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DoubleDown Interactive Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
By: DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. via Globe NewsWire
November 08, 2022 at 16:05 PM EST
SEATTLE, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) ("DoubleDown" or the "Company"), a leading gaming company, delivering unique player experiences across a variety of genres, today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter 2022 Summary vs. Third Quarter 2021
Revenues decreased from $87.0 million in the third quarter of 2021 to $78.8 million in the third quarter of 2022.
Operating costs increased from $59.2 million in the third quarter of 2021 to $124.1 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to a $70.25 million charge related to the previously announced agreement to settle the Benson class action and associated proceedings.
Operating costs decreased to $53.9 million when excluding the charge of $70.25 million. Such charge was recorded as General and Administrative expenses, reflecting the incremental charge associated with the agreement in principle to settle the Benson class action complaint and associated proceedings as previously announced on August 29, 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $30.2 million for the third quarter of 2021 to $25.0 million for the third quarter of 2022, resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.7% for the third quarter of 2022, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.7% for the third quarter of 2021. Such decreases were primarily due to lower revenue in the third quarter of 2022.
Net income was a loss of $24.0 million, or a loss of $9.69 per common share on a fully diluted basis (a loss of $0.48 per American Depositary Share ("ADS")) in the third quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $22.8 million, or $9.91 per common share on a fully diluted basis ($0.50 per ADS) in the third quarter of 2021. Note each ADS represents 0.05 share of a common share.
Average Revenue Per Daily Active User ("ARPDAU") remained consistent at $0.96 in the third quarter of 2022 and 2021.
Average monthly revenue per payer increased from $224 in the third quarter of 2021 to $225 in the third quarter of 2022.
"DoubleDown generated solid results in the third quarter of 2022 with another quarter of positive free cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA margin being above 30%, demonstrating the stickiness of our customer base and long-term engagement by our players," said In Keuk Kim, Chief Executive Officer of DoubleDown. "Revenue in the third quarter of 2022 was 14% higher than the third quarter of 2019, the most recent comparable period prior to the COVID pandemic, which we believe validates our success in capturing and retaining growth in our customer base and player spending over the past few years. Further, we were able to maintain our ARPDAU and average monthly revenue per payer metrics from the year-ago period, despite global inflationary pressure and recession concerns that have impacted player behavior, demonstrating the resilience of our business.
"Furthermore, during the third quarter, we reached an agreement in principle to settle the Benson class action complaint and as a result, recorded an associated charge on our income statement. Although the settlement remains subject to court approval, we do not expect to record any future charges related to Benson class action and are pleased to have this case resolved in principle, of course subject to final court approval. Looking ahead, we plan to launch our newest title, Spinning in Space, before year-end, while simultaneously developing additional new titles for 2023 and innovating our flagship DoubleDown Casino title as we look to grow our business. We will also continue to evaluate potential strategic M&A transactions that may offer opportunities to leverage our core capabilities and diversify our revenue stream. With $130 million of cash and equivalents, net of debt and Benson case accrual, we believe that we remain in a strong financial position."
Summary Operating Results for Double Down Interactive (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue ($ MM) $ 78.8 $ 87.0 $ 244.9 $ 276.9
Total operating expenses 124.1 59.2 313.5 201.8
Loss Contingency 70.3 - 141.8 3.5
Adjusted EBITDA ($ MM) 25.0 30.2 76.9 61.0
Net income ($ MM) $ (24.0 ) $ 22.8 $ (39.6 ) $ 60.7
Net income margin (30.5 %) 26.2 % (16.2 %) 21.9 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 31.7 % 34.7 % 31.4 % 22.0 %
Non-financial performance metrics
Average MAUs (000s) 2,267 2,254 2,301 2,447
Average DAUs (000s) 907 985 941 1,033
ARPDAU $ 0.96 $ 0.96 $ 0.96 $ 0.98
Average monthly revenue per payer $ 225 $ 224 $ 225 $ 218
Payer conversion 5.2 % 5.7 % 5.3 % 5.8 %
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenue in the third quarter of 2022 was $78.8 million, a 9% decrease from the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the lifting of stay-at-home orders and other COVID-related restrictions compared to the prior year, as well as changes in player behavior relating to inflation and global economic concerns during 2022.
Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $124.1 million, a 110% increase from the third quarter of 2021. The increase was due to a charge of $70.25 million recorded in in General and Administrative expenses reflecting the incremental charge associated with the agreement in principle to settle the Benson class action complaint and associated proceedings as announced on August 29, 2022. In accordance with the agreement in principle, which remains subject to court approval, DoubleDown has agreed to contribute $145.25 million to the settlement. The incremental charge for the third quarter is in addition to amounts accrued in previous quarters of an aggregate of $75 million.
Net income in the third quarter of 2022 reflected a loss of $24.0 million, or a loss of $9.69 per common share (a loss of $0.48 per ADS) on a fully diluted basis, compared to net income of $22.8 million, or $9.91 per common share ($0.50 per ADS) on a fully diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2021. Note each ADS represents 0.05 share of a common share.
Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2022 was $25.0 million, a decrease compared to $30.2 million in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenue.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the third quarter of 2022 was $22.2 million, compared to $33.7 million in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by the decline in operating income.
DoubleDown will hold a conference call today (November 8, 2022) at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss these results. A question-and-answer session will follow management's presentation.
To access the call, please use the following link: DoubleDown Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. After registering, an email will be sent, including dial-in details and a unique conference call access code required to join the live call. To ensure you are connected prior to the beginning of the call, please register a minimum of 15 minutes before the start of the call.
A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available with the following link: DoubleDown Third Quarter 2022 Webcast, or via the Investor Relations page of the DoubleDown website at ir.doubledowninteractive.com. For those not planning to ask a question on the conference call, the Company recommends listening via the webcast.
A replay will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website shortly after the event.
About DoubleDown Interactive
DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms. We are the creators of multi-format interactive entertainment experiences for casual players, bringing authentic Vegas entertainment to players around the world through an online social casino experience. Our flagship title, DoubleDown Casino, has been a fan-favorite game on leading social and mobile platforms for years, entertaining millions of players worldwide with a lineup of classic and modern games.
Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" about future events and expectations for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of industry trends, our future financial and operating performance, and our growth plans, taking into account the information currently available to us. These statements are not statements of historical fact. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "estimates," "expects," "goal," "objectives," "intends," "may," "opportunity," "plans," "potential," "near-term," "long-term," "projections," "assumptions," "projects," "guidance," "forecasts," "outlook," "target," "trends," "should," "could," "would," "will," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We qualify any forward-looking statements entirely by these cautionary factors. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we believe the following non-GAAP financial measure is useful in evaluating our operating performance. We present "adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization" ("Adjusted EBITDA") because we believe it assists investors and analysts by facilitating comparison of period-to-period operational performance on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. The items excluded from the Adjusted EBITDA may have a material impact on our financial results. Certain of those items are non-recurring, while others are non-cash in nature. Accordingly, the Adjusted EBITDA is presented as supplemental disclosure and should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements furnished in our Form 6-K to be filed with the SEC.
In our reconciliation from our reported GAAP "net income before provision for taxes" to our Adjusted EBITDA, we eliminate the impact of the following six line items: (i)depreciation and amortization; (ii) loss contingency related to the Benson case; (iii) interest expense; (iv) foreign currency transaction/remeasurement (gain) loss; (v) short-term investments (gain) loss; and (vi) other (income) expense, net. The below table sets forth the full reconciliation of our non-GAAP measures:
Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except percentages) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Net income $ (24.0 ) $ 22.8 $ (39.6 ) $ 60.7
Income tax expense (4.9 ) (7.2 ) (10.9 ) (16.7 )
Income before tax (28.9 ) 30.0 (50.5 ) 44.0
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 0.0 2.4 3.8 15.7
Interest expense 0.4 0.5 1.4 1.5
Foreign currency transaction/remeasurement (gain) loss (9.3 ) (0.8 ) (17.0 ) (1.4 )
Short-term investments (gain) loss (5.7 ) - 0.2 -
Other (income) expense, net (1.9 ) (1.9 ) (2.6 ) (2.3 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 25.0 $ 30.2 $ 76.9 $ 61.0
We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Company Contact:
Joe Sigrist
ir@doubledown.com
https://www.doubledowninteractive.com
Cody Slach or Jeff Grampp, CFA
Gateway Group
DDI@gatewayir.com
DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.
September 30, December 31,
Cash and cash equivalents $ 310,468 $ 242,060
Accounts receivable, net 19,916 21,875
Prepaid expenses, and other assets 7,647 6,817
Total current assets $ 338,031 $ 270,752
Property and equipment, net 348 384
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 4,455 6,830
Intangible assets, net 50,048 53,679
Goodwill 633,965 633,965
Deferred tax asset 1,843 2,616
Other non-current assets 1,300 1,582
Total assets $ 1,029,990 $ 969,808
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 14,743 14,752
Short-term operating lease liabilities 3,138 3,076
Contract liabilities 2,166 2,246
Loss Contingency 145,250 -
Other current liabilities 6,107 730
Total current liabilities $ 171,404 $ 20,804
Long-term borrowings with related party 34,848 42,176
Long-term operating lease liabilities 2,103 4,688
Deferred tax liabilities, net 1,232 28,309
Loss Contingency - 3,500
Other non-current liabilities 7,358 6,453
Total liabilities $ 216,945 $ 105,930
Common stock, KRW 10,000 par value - 200,000,000 Shares authorized;
2,477,672 issued and outstanding 21,198 21,198
Additional paid-in-capital 619,470 671,831
Accumulated other comprehensive income 11,761 23,033
Retained earnings 160,616 147,816
Total shareholders' equity $ 813,045 $ 863,878
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,029,990 $ 969,808
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income
Revenue $ 78,801 $ 87,007 $ 244,857 $ 276,902
Cost of revenue(1) 27,119 30,485 83,464 96,823
Sales and marketing(1) 17,214 17,161 55,056 56,913
Research and development(1) 4,691 4,537 13,704 14,635
General and administrative(1) 4,821 4,674 15,771 14,184
Loss Contingency(1)(2) 70,250 - 141,750 3,500
Depreciation and amortization 45 2,359 3,751 15,704
Total operating expenses 124,140 59,216 313,496 201,759
Operating income (loss) $ (45,339 ) $ 27,791 $ (68,639 ) $ 75,143
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (431 ) (500 ) (1,356 ) (1,521 )
Interest income 1,948 25 2,742 108
Gain on foreign currency transactions 541 634 856 1,040
Gain (loss) on foreign currency remeasurement, net 8,748 215 16,163 353
Gain (loss) on short-term investments 5,651 - (155 ) -
Other, net (42 ) 1,853 (98 ) 2,261
Total other income (expense), net $ 16,415 $ 2,227 $ 18,152 $ 2,241
Income (loss) before income tax $ (28,924 ) $ 30,018 $ (50,487 ) $ 77,384
Income tax (expense) benefit 4,925 (7,185 ) 10,926 (16,713 )
Net income (loss) $ (23,999 ) $ 22,833 $ (39,561 ) $ 60,671
Other comprehensive income (expense):
Pension adjustments, net of tax 102 (81 ) (185 ) (121 )
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation (6,115 ) (800 ) (11,087 ) 415
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (30,012 ) $ 21,952 $ (50,833 ) $ 60,965
Earnings per share:
Basic $ (9.69 ) $ 9.91 $ (15.97 ) $ 27.03
Diluted $ (9.69 ) $ 9.91 $ (15.97 ) $ 27.03
Basic 2,477,672 2,303,192 2,477,672 2,244,404
Diluted 2,477,672 2,303,192 2,477,672 2,244,404
(1) Excluding depreciation and amortization
(2) Litigation Loss Contingency (refer to Note 11)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Cash flow from (used in) operating activities:
Net Income (loss) $ (39,561 ) $ 60,671
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,751 15,704
(Gain)Loss on foreign currency remeasurement (16,163 ) (353 )
(Gain)Loss on short-term investments 155 -
Deferred taxes (26,716 ) 3,524
Working capital adjustments:
Accounts receivable 703 2,006
Prepaid expenses, other current and non-current assets (1,391 ) (2,628 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other payables 1,033 (795 )
Contract liabilities (80 ) (868 )
Income tax payable - (7,035 )
Loss Contingency 141,750 3,500
Other current and non-current liabilities 8,215 3,858
Net cash flows from operating activities $ 71,696 $ 77,584
Cash flow (used in) investing activities:
Purchases of intangible assets (3 ) (12 )
Purchases of property and equipment (164 ) (116 )
Disposals of property and equipment 27 3
Purchases of short-term investments (366,449 ) -
Sales of short-term investments 366,293 -
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities $ (296 ) $ (125 )
Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:
Issuance of new shares - IPO - 86,452
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities: $ - $ 86,452
Net foreign exchange difference on cash and cash equivalents (2,992 ) (4,035 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ 68,408 $ 159,875
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period $ 242,060 $ 63,188
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 310,468 $ 223,062
Cash paid during year for:
Interest - -
Income taxes $ 11,415 $ 13,698


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Goooaaaal!! Foot Injuries and Soccer Players - Healing Feet - NYC Podiatrist & Foot Doctor.
Feet are important. Feet are especially important if you're a soccer player, whose main weapon is his or her feet.There's a reason why the rest of the world calls the sport "football." 'Cause you use your feet, get it?
I'm in the US, though, and I'm accustomed to "soccer," so we'll stick with that here. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and while the professional version hasn't lit the US on fire, participation on the youth level here is huge. Part of that is driven by parents who think the sport is safer than high impact sports like (American) football or hockey.
However, that doesn't mean soccer is injury free. In fact, those feet that do all the running and ball handling can be pretty vulnerable to injuries. Let's talk about some common foot injuries for soccer players, then.
Problem: Ankle Sprains and Fractures – There's no doubt that ankle rolls, twists, sprains, and fractures will happen when you have a group of people running around on a field chasing a ball. Add a sometimes damp or uneven grass field, and it's almost inevitable.
Solution: For immediate care, start with the usual RICE–rest, ice, compression wrap, elevation. In some cases, that will be enough to get a player back on the field in a few days. However, ankle sprains can widely vary in severity, so any ankle issue that seems more intense than something that you can walk on reasonably within a few minutes of it happening should be evaluated by a professional. A podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) can analyze the sprain and decide on a proper course of treatment, including whether a walking boot is required, and whether therapy is necessary. Moreover, X-rays may be needed to find out whether what seems like a bad sprain is actually a fracture. If there is a fracture, surgery by a podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) may be required.
Problem: Youth Heel Pain/Sever's Disease – If you look at a blog like On the Pitch, you'll see that heel pain in youth soccer players, typically around age ten, seems fairly common. The problem is a condition known as "Sever's Disease." Children have a growth plate behind their heel. When their bones are growing quickly, athletic activity can cause an unusual amount of pulling on the soft tissues in the area, thus causing pain. Podiatry Today noted that kids that play often on wet fields seem to have an unusually high incidence of Sever's Disease, or calcaneal apophysitis, due to the excessive bending in or out of the ankles caused by the slick surface.
Solution: The good news is that kids grow out of this condition once they finish most of their growth and their bones fuse together. However, you don't want to have to tell your enthusiastic soccer player kid to sit on a chair until that happens, so there are a few things you can do to help if your child is experiencing heel pain.
Tight calf muscles can be an issue, so work on stretching with your child. A podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) can show you how to tape your child's foot or use posterior heel straps to cut down on some of the extreme heel movement that may be causing trouble. A podiatrist can also choose heel lifts to help cut down on the pain initially, then may advise your child to wear orthotics with deep heel cups to help keep the heel in place. Then just hold on and hope that growth spurt finishes up soon so your child can play soccer without pain, ride on any scary theme park ride they want, and inform you that you don't know anything about anything.
Problem: Overuse Injuries – Yes, we're back with our old repetitive motion injuries:plantar fasciitis, foot stress fractures, and Achilles tendinitis or ruptured Achilles tendons.
Solution: As we have discussed in depth before, most of these injuries can be resolved with rest, adding a change up to you or your child's activities (don't have your kid play soccer all year–let him or her try other sports), or adding orthotics or padding to shoes to protect vulnerable areas. However, some overuse injuries can be severe and may need to be evaluated by a podiatrist; in the case of Achilles tendon ruptures and particularly complicated foot stress fractures, a podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) may need to perform surgery to help the injury heal correctly. When in doubt, see a podiatrist!
Problem: Toe fractures – If you keep kicking a ball–and occasionally other players–you may eventually break a toe. The tough part is diagnosing a toe fracture. It's easy to feel toe pain and think, "It's a sprain, it's a bruise, it's nothing." It's especially difficult when kids (or their parents) want to keep playing and may try to hide the severity of an injury. Here's a tip: if your child, or a child your coaching, is having trouble putting on a shoe because his or her toe is swollen, then that's a good sign that there is a toe fracture.
Solution: Toe injuries are really annoying. The best way to heal them is to stay off your feet, and it's so hard to stay off your feet. If you suspect that you or your child has a toe fracture, you should have the injury seen by a podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) to devise a treatment plan or determine whether surgery is required.
For soccer, you need to have your feet in top condition, so pay attention to how they feel. If you have any problems with your feet, contact us at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine. Dr. Josef J. Geldwert, Dr. Katherine Lai, and Dr. Ryan Minara have helped thousands of people get back on their feet.
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Rotherham Council responds to town's damning public health ranking
The council is aware of health inequalities in the borough
Phoebe Fuller
Rotherham has been revealed as one of the unhealthiest places in South Yorkshire
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Rotherham has been revealed as one of the unhealthiest places in South Yorkshire, according to data from The Consumer Data Research Centre.
Of the eight unhealthiest places in South Yorkshire, mapped according to data which includes things such as air quality and access to alcohol, five were in Rotherham.
Swallownest, Dinnington, Maltby, Hellaby and Rotherham Centre all made the list as among the most unhealthy places to live in South Yorkshire.
Thanks to a collaboration between the University of Leeds, University College London, University of Liverpool and the University of Oxford, the data has been put into a map which colour codes areas of the country on their health credentials.
They are ranked within ten 'deciles', with one being the healthiest and 10 being the unhealthiest.
Many areas of Rotherham are in orange, which denotes the unhealthiest areas (Image: Consumer Data Research Centre)
None of the five areas named above scored below the eighth decile, with all but Dinnington scoring in the ninth.
Each area scored poorly for air quality - as did the vast majority of areas in South Yorkshire - but Rotherham scored especially poorly in relation to access to green space, access to fast food outlets, access to tobacconists and access to pubs, clubs or bars.
But Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has responded to the data and assured residents that they are working on addressing health inequalities in the town.
In particular, the council is combating access to takeaway food and working on ensuring that all residents have close access to outdoor green space, which is essential for health.
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Cllr David Roche, Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: "The Council has a number of initiatives in place aimed at tackling health inequalities across the borough.
"They include the healthy lifestyle support service, Get Healthy Rotherham, which offers advice and support to stop smoking, support reductions in alcohol use and address concerns about weight management for adults.
"The Council also adopted a supplementary planning document in June 2020 which includes a section on managing hot food takeaways and a restriction on new hot food takeaways within 800 metres of a school or college, and policy to manage takeaways in the local area and reduce clustering."
Access to takeaway food appeared to make a big difference between the 'healthiest' and 'unhealthiest' parts of South Yorkshire, with nine of the 11 healthiest places in the region performing well for limited access to fast food outlets.
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Seven of the 11 healthiest places in South Yorkshire also got part of their score thanks to having nearby access to green space for residents, which shows the difference that this can have on the overall health of an area.
Addressing this, Councillor Roche said: "The Green Spaces Strategy was also adopted in 2010 which sets out the Councils aspiration that all residents should live within 280m of a green space large enough for exercise (0.2ha minimum) and preferably within 480m of a larger Neighbourhood green space plus 400m of an equipped play area.
"Developers of all new housing developments of 36 homes or more are required to provide these facilities within their developments or improve existing green spaces for recreation.
"There are a number of projects and initiatives in Rotherham, delivered by the council and partner organisations to help connect people to green spaces and getting more people outdoors more often is a priority within the local Cultural Strategy."

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Have You Thanked Someone Today?
Do you take time to extend gratitude to those who make a difference in your life, even for the small things that sometimes get overlooked? Don't forget to share a few words of kindness with those who have earned them.
Today's post is a little out of my wheelhouse, in some respects. I don't regularly write about the technical side of blogging and social media.
On the contrary though, this post is right up my alley, because I'm sharing about an experience I had that was really great and letting the person who created that experience know about my appreciation. All too often, we forget to or feel uncomfortable extending gratitude toward or complementing someone for their efforts. This often happens at work, and probably even more often at home. We forget to say thanks for the small but wonderful things people in our lives do each day.
For the record, this post is not sponsored. I'm just sharing about something I really liked.
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably noticed that my feed has changed a bit. It's more consistent, and I started a few series (#iheartwastedart #ourbookishbears and #familiesdozerowaste). Did you know you can follow each of those hashtags just like you follow an account? Or you can check out every single image on my Wasted Art Project Page.
Also, I'm starting to explore different types of posts with more creative angles (like this post I love that's about toilet paper… of all things).
Instagram can be a tough nut to crack if you're trying to use it to grow an audience or engage a community. As a passionate photographer who also loves to tell stories, I really enjoy Instagram, but I was having a lot of trouble honing in on my style and the direction in which I wanted to take my account. I vaguely knew about lots of tools to help me find and execute my "ideal Instagram vibe" but I just couldn't pull them all together.
Enter Dominique and the All That Is Instagram course. If you haven't seen her Instagram account, it's amazing. She's so creative and… MAKES IT LOOK SO EASY???!!!
Today I want to share my appreciation for Dominique, the work she did to create the course, and especially her genuine and meaningful engagement she maintained with what seemed like a pretty small and intimate class size.
Dominique did a fantastic job making this course. She found the perfect balance of technical training for each lesson that was meaningful and effective while still feeling manageable to execute. I was able to complete each weekly lesson on time without feeling overwhelmed but also seeing significant growth in my Instagram competencies.
Dominique is a rock star and also so kind. She was incredibly active in the Facebook group, always offering honest, genuine and in depth feedback on our work and our questions. She never hesitated to add another tutorial to the course if a student needed it, and even recorded tutorials on the fly, posting them in the Facebook group when they came up related to a particular image someone wanted to post. It was clear she was sincerely interested in the success of each of us in the group.
After completing the course, I feel so much more confident with my vision for my Instagram account and my skills relevant to achieving those goals. (I know that for some, that might sound silly… to have "goals" related to Instagram. It's a social media platform after all. But I really enjoy curating my feed and writing posts, so I am happy to have a more predictable rhythm with my work there.) Dominique taught me more than how to create a beautiful feed; she taught me how to create an Instagram presence that felt representative of me and my brand and do so in a way that was organic and not overly taxing on my personal life.
Is there anyone you want to thank today? Do you have someone you really appreciate who could use a reminder about your appreciation? It might just be your spouse, a child, your boss or your staff, or maybe someone at the grocery store who was particularly helpful or friendly. Don't forget to let them know their efforts and energy make a difference to you. An extra reminder that we're having an impact on someone else's life never hurts.
While we're at it, thank you for reading and stopping by. Writing this blog and sharing on social media channels is far more fun with you in the wings. Thank you, thank you, thank you!


Section 1. Policy. The mission of the United States Government is to serve its people. In order to accomplish its mission, the Government lawfully collects, maintains, and uses large amounts of information about people in a wide range of contexts. Protecting privacy in the collection and handling of this information is fundamental to the successful accomplishment of the Government's mission. The proper functioning of Government requires the public's trust, and to maintain that trust the Government must strive to uphold the highest standards for collecting, maintaining, and using personal data. Privacy has been at the heart of our democracy from its inception, and we need it now more than ever.
Executive departments and agencies (agencies) already take seriously their mission to protect privacy and have been working diligently to advance that mission through existing interagency mechanisms. Today's challenges, however, require that we find even more effective and innovative ways to improve the Government's efforts. Our efforts to meet these new challenges and preserve our core value of privacy, while delivering better and more effective Government services for the American people, demand leadership and enhanced coordination and collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders and experts.
Privacy. Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Director) shall issue a revised policy on the role and designation of the Senior Agency Officials for Privacy. The policy shall provide guidance on the Senior Agency Official for Privacy's responsibilities at their agencies, required level of expertise, adequate level of resources, and other matters as determined by the Director. Agencies shall implement the requirements of the policy within a reasonable time frame as prescribed by the Director and consistent with applicable law.
Sec. 3. Responsibilities of Agency Heads. The head of each agency, consistent with guidance to be issued by the Director as required in section 2 of this order, shall designate or re-designate a Senior Agency Official for Privacy with the experience and skills necessary to manage an agency-wide privacy program. In addition, the head of each agency, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with ongoing activities, shall work with the Federal Privacy Council, established in section 4 of this order.
Sec. 4. The Federal Privacy Council.
(a) Establishment. There is hereby established the Federal Privacy Council (Privacy Council) as the principal interagency forum to improve the Government privacy practices of agencies and entities acting on their behalf. The establishment of the Privacy Council will help Senior Agency Officials for Privacy at agencies better coordinate and collaborate, educate the Federal workforce, and exchange best practices. The activities of the Privacy Council will reinforce the essential work that agency privacy officials undertake every day to protect privacy.
(xxiv) National Archives and Records Administration.
The Privacy Council may also include other officials from agencies and offices, as the Chair may designate, and the Chair may invite the participation of officials from such independent agencies as he or she deems appropriate.
(iv) perform other privacy-related functions, consistent with law, as designated by the Chair.
(i) The Chair and the Privacy Council shall coordinate with the Federal Chief Information Officers Council (CIO Council) to promote consistency and efficiency across the executive branch when addressing privacy and information security issues. In addition, the Chairs of the Privacy Council and the CIO Council shall coordinate to ensure that the work of the two councils is complementary and not duplicative.
(ii) The Chair and the Privacy Council should coordinate, as appropriate, with such other interagency councils and councils and offices within the Executive Office of the President, as appropriate, including the President's Management Council, the Chief Financial Officers Council, the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, the National Science and Technology Council, the National Economic Council, the Domestic Policy Council, the National Security Council staff, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, and the Small Agency Council.
(c) Independent agencies are encouraged to comply with the requirements of this order.


Dear Lorraine: That same question was asked recently while I was giving a reading. The mom coming through from spirit asked me to tell her daughter that she knew her loneliness and how she missed her mom at night. Her mom showed me herself sitting at the end of the bed, so her daughter felt the comfort of her presence. I relayed this to my client, and she explained she that indeed did feel something on the bed and most times thought it was the cat jumping up, but when she looked there was nothing there. The next thought her mom sent to me was, "Tell her I don't watch when she's kissing!" I started to smile and asked my client if that thought had just crossed her mind. The answer was, "Yes, of course!" Her mom assured me she had no interest in that and her daughter had complete privacy when needed.
This brings me to the famous question: "Is my loved one watching me shower?" I can say without a doubt that unless it's a matter of safety with getting in and out of the shower, your loved ones are not spying on you. Protecting and guiding, but never spying.
Dear Taylor: When I am conducting a reading, your loved ones come through to me looking like they did here on Earth. They might appear to be younger in age because they have the ability to go back to when they felt and looked their best. They can appear psychically younger and in good health.
If your loved one had a leg removed while here on Earth, he will show me he is whole. Unless you would not recognize them as their younger self, they appear looking as you would know them. Many 90-year-old soldiers will come through showing me their picture when they were in the service when they were just 18. I have the ability to ask them to show me how they looked younger and older. If you would only recognize your Grammy as an older lady, that's how she would appear.
That being said, in heaven we have no physical bodies. Until recently, I didn't quite know what that would look like -- until the night before one of my events, when spirit showed me they were lining up and getting ready for the show the next day. I am sure they were letting me know: "No worries, we are ready." I was able to see pure energy and light shaped with the outline of bodies lining up one-by-one. It was amazing and so beautiful to watch!
When I am privy to seeing into heaven, I do see your loved ones looking very much the same -- dressed as they did here, wearing glasses if they did here, and enjoying what they loved to do here on Earth. I see them at dinners and gatherings enjoying each other's company.
I do tell clients, "If you like Dunkin' Donuts, enjoy your coffee and doughnut now," because I never see them actually eating or drinking. They don't physically need to do that anymore. Someone coming through that had a sweet tooth while here on Earth might show me a birthday cake if a celebration of a birthday is near, telling me to tell them to "have a piece for me."
Dear Brad: No, but they do often tell me, "Please tell my loved one" I see them planting flowers, visiting the cemetery, cleaning up around the stone. They very much do appreciate the thought and concern you have for them. It shows you honor them, and they are grateful. They are not in the cemetery (except when you're there), but they do try to leave you a sign to let you know they are close by. I have been visiting my parents' grave and taking care of the flowers, and every time I go, I hear (not see) a cardinal talking up a storm to me. I always smile and say hello to my parents and thank them for their sign. Last time, as I was pulling into my driveway, a cardinal flew right past the front of my car. I let them know that was pretty fancy.
Bonnie Page is available for private readings and classes at Messages from Heaven, Healing and Learning Center, 646 Central St., Leominster, or by calling 978-297-9790. Email questions for the column to bonniepage@verizon.net and include a phone number (not for publication).


Alex's christening is taking place at the end of the month, and one of the main things on my agenda has been to sort out his little outfit for the day.
For Becky's christening four years ago, this was a really easy task – there are so many lovely christening and special occasion dresses for girls out there, and I fell instantly in love with a gorgeous silk Mamas & Papas one. I just added a little hair band and some cute socks and booties, and she was ready for her big day.
Unfortunately, I've been struggling a bit more with Alex's outfit. I've looked at lots of specialist christening brands, including the likes of Rachel Riley, Angels and Fishes, Emile et Rose, Adore Baby, Little Darlings and so on, as well as special occasion ranges in John Lewis, Next, Debenhams, M&S and Not On The High Street, and I'll be honest, I didn't like any.
They were either too classic for my taste, or too much down the sailor outfit route, none of which I'm keen on. I also don't really want an all-white outfit, because I think boys look a bit strange, and let's face it, we wouldn't even make it to the Church without instantly getting stains on it.
Then there's the traditional christening gowns a la Prince George, but again, I think boys look a bit funny in those anyway, and if anything, only really newborns or small babies can get away with it. But Alex is one year old already, so I feel I had to find an outfit that was more suited to a toddler than a small baby.
Also, there is the small but important detail of cost – most of the proper christening outfits are quite expensive, and I don't really want to invest this much in something that he will, realistically, only wear for a couple of hours before I have to change him into his comfy joggers and tees.
So, after a lot of looking around and hours spent on t'interweb (my favourite past time – online shopping!) I ended up buying a little combo from Monsoon consisting of a white shirt and a lovely silver grey vest and cravat (we'll see how long that one will stay on for! I hope at least until after the ceremony!). Sadly, they didn't sell any matching trousers with this, but I found a lovely pair of silver grey linen trousers from Next, which I have teamed with the cravat set.
To finish off the outfit, I also ordered some very cute pram shoes from Baypods, as Alex is not walking yet, but just turning up in socks or nothing on his feet seemed a bit odd, too. I bought them in light blue, as I thought it would create a nice but subtle contrast whilst still being a light colour to match the occasion, and I can still use them afterwards. I am in two minds whether I should have bought a white pair instead though, looking at the outfit put together, but then again, I probably would never put Alex in white booties again. We'll see. I still have over a week to order another pair if I do change my mind.
So this is it, my little boy's outfit for his big day. I'm really looking forward to it now, the closer it's getting. It will be a very small and private affair, but hopefully we'll all have a lovely time and celebrate our gorgeous boy.


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Live streaming: The latest solutions
By David Davies2019-05-07T12:34:00+01:00
From Facebook to Twitch to YouTube, cleverly integrated production solutions and lower price-points are making high-quality live streaming accessible to those who want to share content across a vast array of platforms.
Live: Streaming Tank set-up
There isn't necessarily any right or wrong way of approaching live content streaming, and as such production workflows can vary substantially. But whatever the type of content, viewers tend to expect that the quality be comparable to that of standard linear broadcast content. Meanwhile, the cameras, encoders and capture devices used for streaming must be as simple and reliable to use as possible.
Those are the overriding impressions from speaking to vendors and service providers for this overview of live streaming. It depicts a sector in robust creative and commercial health, and one that is looking to the future with considerable enthusiasm.
London-based Streaming Tank was one of the first dedicated video production and live streaming companies, initially making its mark in the mid-2000s with music-oriented projects for artists including The Who and Sandi Thom. Since then, says founder and CEO James Wilkinson, Streaming Tank has covered "everything from film premieres and fashion shows" to auxiliary content for broadcasters – or as he describes it, "the stuff around the edges".
Being able to respond to a wide variety of requests "with streaming solutions that are attractively priced" and can be easily integrated to different social media platforms is vital in a market that has become "significantly more competitive". Accordingly, the company maintains an inventory of cutting-edge technology to support an array of project types, including portable LiveU units for bonded uplinks and AWS Elemental for broadcast-quality encoding.
'Broadcast grade' video streams
There are several distinct strands to the current live streaming boom. On the one hand there are existing broadcasters wishing to implement permanent live streaming services, sometimes as a way of experimenting with technologies such as 4K/UHD, HDR and immersive audio. Then there are the temporary services that may be created – by broadcasters, rights holders or event producers – to support specific one-off events or tournaments (and there is no doubt that sports is a big driver of present expansion). In addition, there are many individual users and small groups – who may have limited resources in terms of both equipment and trained personnel – who are looking to optimise the quality of their live streams.
Read more: Streamers emerge as top target for cyber attacks
One of the first: Streaming Tank
Datavideo's range of products for streaming includes the NVS series of encoders that can encode and stream to all major platforms, among them those supporting RTMPS for steady encryption. Managing director Johan Lieffers observes that "we see a large growing group of people demanding broadcast grade video without them [necessarily] being the highly skilled video technicians of the older days. If we look at the highest grossing YouTube channels then some of them are individuals with billions of views that just want to have high-end live video while maintaining the ease of use of consumer products they are so familiar with."
But whilst the ability to stream to major online platforms is a key driver of growth, it cannot be allowed to dictate the whole direction of R&D. As Lieffers observes, "the danger of developing specifically for social media platforms is that they can suddenly stop supporting major protocols like RTMP(S) or RTSP in favour of something they developed themselves. This is a substantial risk that poses a threat to manufacturers." For Datavideo, the answer is to aim "to support as many protocols as possible to ensure current and future compatibility with all the major networks".
Blackmagic Design is one of the companies generally credited with helping to instigate the greater emancipation of live streaming. According to channel marketing director Simon Westland, creators now "expect the speed of connecting to platforms such as Facebook Live from a mobile device, but with all the enhanced production values and reliability that are possible using professional video hardware. However, the level of technical understanding and capability varies, and so removing any unnecessary cost and complexity that might hinder that speed-to-air is a necessity."
Bearing that in mind, Blackmagic Design's Blackmagic Web Presenter unit allows content creators "to work with better quality cameras and other video sources, just as they would if using a webcam when delivering to popular streaming platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitch."
"The danger of developing specifically for social media platforms is that they can suddenly stop supporting major protocols like RTMP(S) or RTSP in favour of something they developed themselves."Johan Lieffers, Datavideo
Stream-friendly: Blackmagic Web Presenter
With capability as a basic two-input switcher, the Blackmagic Web Presenter can take an SD, HD or Ultra HD video source via HDMI or SDI, and convert that to a stream-friendly 720 HD signal, which the streaming computer would treat as a single webcam. "If for whatever reason the internet connection slows, the hardware will recognise this and reduce the frame rate instead of allowing the stream to drop out altogether," says Westland.
For NewTek, explains product marketing manager Matt Allard, one of the primary objectives is to enable "creators of all types to tell and deliver their stories" as the distribution of digital media content through streaming continues to rise dramatically. In terms of multi-faceted live production solutions made by NewTek, this translates to systems that are carefully priced and accessible to users with different skill-sets, and which can be live-streamed to multiple platforms.
Hence the recent addition to the TriCaster range of the TriCaster TC410 Plus, described as a "low cost, entry-level offering that includes streaming live to a choice of platforms with presets for Facebook Live, Microsoft Azure, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube Live, and more. It handles up to eight inputs and supports all features of Premium Access," which is a software subscription of additional production tools for TriCaster systems.
Creating more for less will continue to inform the development of streaming. "Because of the pressures to create greater quantities of content, media professionals need to do more at a lower cost per programme or project, says Allard. "The increasing capabilities of software, computers and networks are enabling more powerful storytelling at lower price points, which coincides with core NewTek beliefs."
Read more: Media and the cloud an overview of adoption
'One-touch configurations'
There is a general view that expectations of social media integration will become more exacting as the content production cycle intensifies. "With the sheer quantity of content needed, production systems with streaming require one-touch configurations for the formatting and packaging requirements of multiple platforms. Not only is there more need to deliver video content to mobile devices such as smartphones, systems have to manage video coming from smartphones as well. So being able to produce for screens with formats such as vertical video is crucial," says Allard.
At the same time, observes Streaming Tank's James Wilkinson, there is burgeoning demand for "real-time analytics" that allow content creators to "see what's going on on YouTube, Facebook and other sites. Having access to this kind of detailed information through a single dashboard helps in the process of content curation and in determining what is working and what is not."
This requirement will become more acute as the volume and diversity of content and platforms increases. Meanwhile, there is every indication that streaming is in the process of realising its inherent potential of becoming a truly global business. As Wilkinson remarks, territories such as China, India and Korea could become highly dynamic for live streaming: "There are definitely huge opportunities there, and it will be fascinating to see how those markets develop over the next few year
IBCDaily


Adidas are renound for their comfy sneakers and OG designs, so it was only a matter of time before they released shoe care that equally matched up to the high quality they produce. This repellent spray is perfect for use on any materials, meaning all of your favourite shoes can get the Adidas treatment.
Directions for use: Spray an even layer of repellent onto your shoes and leave to take effect, gently wipe off any excess using the microfibre cloth and allow to dry.


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from meocloud.client.linux.settings import UI_LISTENER_SOCKET_ADDRESS, LOGGER_NAME
from meocloud.client.linux.timeouts import CONNECTION_REQUIRED_TIMEOUT, USER_ACTION_REQUIRED_TIMEOUT
from meocloud.client.linux.protocol.daemon_ui import UI
from meocloud.client.linux.thrift_utils import ThriftClient, wrap_client_call

import logging
log = logging.getLogger(LOGGER_NAME)

class DaemonClient(ThriftClient, UI.Iface):
    def __init__(self):
        super(DaemonClient, self).__init__(UI_LISTENER_SOCKET_ADDRESS, UI.Client)

    @wrap_client_call(timeout=CONNECTION_REQUIRED_TIMEOUT)
    def init(self):
        return self.client.init()

    @wrap_client_call(timeout=USER_ACTION_REQUIRED_TIMEOUT)
    def waitForAuthorization(self):
        return self.client.waitForAuthorization()

    @wrap_client_call(timeout=CONNECTION_REQUIRED_TIMEOUT)
    def authorizeWithDeviceName(self, deviceName):
        return self.client.authorizeWithDeviceName(deviceName)

    # I know you wanted to remove the parenthesis, but believe me, you don't
    @wrap_client_call()
    def startCore(self):
        return self.client.startCore()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def status(self):
        return self.client.status()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def recentlyChangedFilePaths(self):
        return self.client.recentlyChangedFilePaths()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def pause(self):
        return self.client.pause()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def unpause(self):
        return self.client.unpause()

    @wrap_client_call(timeout=1)
    def shutdown(self):
        return self.client.shutdown()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def unlink(self):
        return self.client.unlink()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def networkSettingsChanged(self):
        return self.client.networkSettingsChanged()

    @wrap_client_call(timeout=CONNECTION_REQUIRED_TIMEOUT)
    def remoteDirectoryListing(self, path):
        return self.client.remoteDirectoryListing(path)

    @wrap_client_call()
    def ignoredDirectories(self):
        return self.client.ignoredDirectories()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def setIgnoredDirectories(self, paths):
        return self.client.setIgnoredDirectories(paths)

    @wrap_client_call()
    def webLoginURL(self):
        return self.client.webLoginURL()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def ping(self):
        return self.client.ping()

    @wrap_client_call(max_retries=6, sleep_time=0.1)
    def attemptFirstConnection(self):
        return self.client.ping()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def version(self):
        return self.client.version()

    @wrap_client_call()
    def coreVersion(self):
        return self.client.coreVersion()

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Great solo. A lot of what he's playing and ending on is dictated by the chords he's soloing over, so be sure to watch when I talk about the chords. You'll notice he ends on a lot of chord tones!
Check out my tab. Queen rules.


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Wonderful winter photos. Cardinals are always a cheerful sight. And I love the quote….so true and so appropriate for our times.


A projection of a $1.8 billion state budget shortfall made front-page news this week.
State Sen. Alberta Darling reacted by saying there is no deficit, and that in fact the state has a $443 million surplus.
PolitiFact Wisconsin today checks Darling's claim.


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Flowers from CASA DE FLORES will make any occasion extra special! Proudly serving Olds, Alberta and the surrounding area for over 6 years, we're a premier full-service florist that is family-owned and operated. We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with secure 24-hour ordering right at your fingertips. If preferred, you may call us to place orders direct at 403-556-7783. Our highly-trained staff is ready to assist you with placing orders for local delivery or anywhere in the world. Not sure what to send? We'll gladly help you with creative suggestions! For your convenience, we offer daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals.
Our goal is to provide our customers with the personal touch and the professional service that is to be expected of a family owned and operated business. Customer service and satisfaction is what we pride our establishment on. With a warm and inviting environment, we welcome everyone to come in and enjoy the sights and smells of our floral and gift shop. What sets Casa de Flores apart from the rest is the quality of products and the customer service that is provided with that welcoming and enjoyable touch. For any occasion whether it be flowers or gifts you can always find it at Casa de Flores.
Our store is known for its unique giftware products and for carrying a wide variety of gifts to suit everyone's personal style. Just walking into our store you are intrigued by the European flair and welcoming atmosphere. When passing by the cooler Casa de Flores always has a wide selection of fresh and unique flowers. Receiving shipments of fresh flowers weekly our cooler is always full of the best quality flowers and arrangements. WEDDING FLOWERS AND PARTY FLOWERS: CASA DE FLORES will ensure your special day is a blooming success!! Call us in advance at 403-556-7783 to set up an appointment with one of our floral professionals. Our design team can create the perfect floral arrangements and bouquets to match your personal style and wedding theme. From the small intimate backyard ceremony to the large classic venue reception Casa de Flores can bring your dreams of the perfect wedding to life.
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Can I Verify Funds on a Money Order?
Getting paid with a money order is similar to getting paid with a check: You don't get cash, but you can deposit or cash the item in your bank. Assuming the payment is legitimate, you'll eventually have money to spend. Your bank's funds availability policy may automatically let you spend that money, which leads you to believe that the payment cleared. But if your bank discovers it was a fake, you'll have to replace those funds (which you might have spent several weeks ago).
Depositing bad money orders can result in you losing money (or merchandise), paying fees to your bank, and even facing legal troubles.
Just like with checks, you can attempt to call the issuer and find out if a money order is good (and if the amount is correct). This won't give you 100% certainty, but it will help you quickly weed out the lazy or sloppy scammers.
How to verify: Call the issuer at a number you know is legitimate (from the list below or a visit to the issuer's website). Don't just call the number printed on the money order – if it's a fake, you can be sure that the number goes to a thief who will tell you whatever you want to hear. Provide the money order number, the date issued, and the amount of the money order, and ask for any available details.
No guarantees: Trying to verify a money order is often frustrating. In most cases, money order issuers will only tell you if there is a known problem with the money order in question. But a thief can give you the same money order he gave to 100 different people, and it'll take some time for that item to show up in the system. What's more, a thief can buy a legitimate money order for $1 and then change the amount to a higher number – that's why it's important to verify the amount and look for physical changes on the money order.
Who to contact: Call the organization that issued the money order. In some cases, that's a bank or credit union. If it's not clear where the money order came from, you can call a number on the money order just to ask for that information — and then verify the phone number online or call back using a number you find yourself. Grocery stores and convenience stores often use money orders issued by Western Union or Moneygram.
The safest option is cash: The best way to make sure you don't get ripped off is to cash a money order directly with the issuer. To do this, take it to the issuer and not your bank. For example, if it's a USPS money order, take it to a post office that handles money orders. This can be a challenge: Post offices might not have sufficient cash on hand, and some stores that sell MoneyGram and Western Union money orders will only cash money orders sold by their chain (for example, Walmart might only cash money orders bought at a Walmart location).
Sometimes you can tell that a money order is fake just by looking at it. Most money orders have security features like watermarks, microprint, and a special ink that will change colors if anybody tries to change the amount of the money order. Look for a dark strip across the top of Western Union and MoneyGram money orders that describes the security features.
As a precaution, check the amount. If a money order is for more than $1,000 (or $700 for an international USPS money order), you've probably got a fake. The amount should be printed in numbers and written out in words.
USPS money orders have a watermark of Benjamin Franklin that can be seen when you hold it up to a light and a thin line running from top to bottom with "USPS" printed in small letters.
MoneyGram money orders have a watermark that can be seen when you hold it up to a light and a heat-sensitive logo (or "stop sign") that changes color when you hold your finger over it.
Western Union uses a watermark and ink that will run if the document is altered.
If you're worried about a money order, there's probably a good reason. Trust your gut and hesitate before sending money (especially by wire transfer or using a Western Union transfer). Money orders are often used in scams for online purchases, and they fit nicely with the classic cashier's check scam.
Think back to how and why you got the money order, and how the interaction has gone.
Serious Buyer: If you're selling something, does the buyer seem like a serious buyer who is informed about what he's purchasing (or is he just eager to send you money)?
Only Money Orders: Have you asked for different forms of payment and gotten a (flimsy) list of reasons why a money order is the only option? Note that you can also get ripped off with popular electronic payment tools as well.
Overpayment: Did somebody send you more money than you asked for (and they want you to send the excess back by wire or Western Union)? It's a scam.
High Pressure: Everybody wants their merchandise (or tickets, or whatever) quickly – that's not unusual. But if you feel especially pressured to send something when you're not sure the payment is good, it could be a sign that somebody's trying to slip one past you.


Robert Motherwell was an American painter, printmaker and editor. He was one of the youngest of the New York School (a phrase he coined), which also included Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Philip Guston.
Robert Motherwell was born in Aberdeen, Washington on January 24, 1915, the first child of Robert Burns Motherwell II and Margaret Hogan Motherwell. The family later moved to San Francisco, where Motherwell's father served as president of Wells Fargo Bank. Due to the artist's asthmatic condition, Motherwell was reared largely on the Pacific Coast and spent most of his school years in California. There he developed a love for the broad spaces and bright colours that later emerged as essential characteristics of his abstract paintings (ultramarine blue of the sky and ochre yellow of Californian hills). His later concern with themes of mortality can likewise be traced to his frail health as a child.
Between 1932 and 1937, Motherwell briefly studied painting at California School of Fine Arts, San Francisco and received a BA in philosophy from Stanford University. At Stanford Motherwell was introduced to modernism through his extensive reading of symbolist and other literature, especially Mallarmé, James Joyce, Edgar Allan Poe, and Octavio Paz. This passion stayed with Motherwell for the rest of his life and became a major theme of his later paintings and drawings.
At the age of 20 Motherwell traveled to Europe with his father and sister. They made a Grand Tour starting in Paris, then went to Amalfi, Italy; Switzerland; Germany; The Netherlands; and London; and ended in Motherwell, Scotland.
From Motherwell's own words, the reason he went to Harvard was that he wanted to be a painter, while his father urged him to pursue a more secure career: "And finally after months of really a cold war he made a very generous agreement with me that if I would get a Ph.D. so that I would be equipped to teach in a college as an economic insurance, he would give me fifty dollars a week for the rest of my life to do whatever I wanted to do on the assumption that with fifty dollars I could not starve but it would be no inducement to last. So with that agreed on Harvard then—it was actually the last year—Harvard still had the best philosophy school in the world. And since I had taken my degree at Stanford in philosophy, and since he didn't care what the Ph.D. was in, I went on to Harvard."
At Harvard, Motherwell studied under Arthur Oncken Lovejoy and David Wite Prall; to research the writings of Eugène Delacroix he spent a year in Paris, where he met an American composer Arthur Berger. In fact, it was Berger who advised Motherwell to continue his education at Columbia University, under Meyer Shapiro.
In 1940, Motherwell moved to New York to study at Columbia University, where he was encouraged by Meyer Schapiro to devote himself to painting rather than scholarship. Shapiro introduced the young artist to a group of exiled Parisian Surrealists (Max Ernst, Duchamp, Masson) and arranged for Motherwell to study with Kurt Seligmann. The time that Motherwell spent with the Surrealists proved to be influential to his artistic process. After a 1941 voyage with Roberto Matta to Mexico—on a boat where he met Maria, an actress and his future wife—Motherwell decided to make painting his primary vocation. The sketches Motherwell made in Mexico later evolved into his first important paintings, such as Little Spanish Prison (1941), and Pancho Villa, Dead and Alive (1943), both in the MoMA collection).
Artworks of Robert Motherwell are removed from WikiArt due to a copyright infringement notice.


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Report: Brighton College Celebration of Cricket
On Friday 24th June 2022, Arundel Castle hosted a Brighton College Celebration of Cricket, with two T-20 matches over the course of the day, a girls' game in the morning and Old Brightonians boys vs Brighton College First XI in the afternoon.
Mark Davis, Head of Cricket at the College, reports on OBs vs First XI:
A brilliant day was had by all. On a sunny day at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club, Brighton College won the toss and did not hesitate in choosing to bat first.
The Arundel pitch was magnificent with good true bounce and some excellent carry. Charlie batted with control and aggression to make an excellent 78 and Tim made a quickfire 33 to post a total of 178 for 5. In reply, Josh batted well for 37 before being stumped by Sam off the bowling of Alastair, one of Alastair's 4 wickets. The spinners put a strangle hold on the middle of the OBs innings which they failed to shrug off and were bowled out for 127, giving Brighton College a win by 61 runs. A big thank you to the Old Brightonians for their support this year.
And the Will Heywood reports on the girls' game:
Two Brighton College sides were created to compete against one another, with every year group being represented in plentiful numbers. Team Navy, under the leadership of Ella , won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Team Maroon batted with patience, steadily accumulating a competitive score of 126/2 off their allotted 20 overs. The majority of the runs were scored by Holly , striking the ball well through the off-side for a well compiled 40. Able contributions also came from Orli (21) and departing 1st XI captain, Laura. Mani bowled well, claiming a wicket in her spell, whilst the miserly Emily dried up runs at her end with accurate left-arm swing bowling.
In response, Team Navy made a promising start after the fall of an early wicket, thanks to some powerful batting from Ella. However, it was Mariella with the ball who swung the game, taking two wickets in two balls and leaving the batting side in a spot of bother. Aylmer then backed up Mariella to remove the danger player Ella for 21. Maisie batted well for her 14* whilst wickets fell at the other end but it was quite to be, with the batting team falling 8 runs short. Mariella was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets in total, but was ably supported by a hostile spell from Raphie and two wickets for Tanya.
For more photos from the day, be sure to view the full album on Brighton College Connect.
Thanks to the OB team:
Josh Taylor (He. 2016-21)
Richard Young (Du. 2000-05)
Jono Connelly (Al. 2017-19)
Hugh Richards (Ha. 2007-12)
James Chisholm (Du. 2011-13)
Ned Dean (Al. 2009-20)
Kit Evans (He. 2015-20)
Ali Chisholm (Du. 2009-11)
Will Longley (Ha. 2012-17)
Tom Smith (Du. 2015-20)
Ross Chisholm (Du. 2007-09)
Brighton College scores four Wisden Cricketers of the Year
Anna Harris (Ne. 2011-16) umpires in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy
OB Cricket team won against Old Wellingtonians in the first round of the National Cricketer Cup
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MEGADETH CONFIRMED TO HEADLINE EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDED GODS AWARDS APRIL 7 IN LOS ANGELES
Posted on March 9, 2009 by MSOPR
FROM: KRISTINE ASHTON-MAGNUSON/LIBBY COFFEY-HENRY
CONFIRMED TO HEADLINE
EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
PRESENTED BY THE HONDA FURY
APRIL 7 IN LOS ANGELES
Iconic thrash band MEGADETH has just been confirmed to headline the first annual EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS, presented by the Honda Fury April 7 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music award show will be broadcast on MTV2 as a one-hour special debuting Saturday, May 2. The ultimate evening of heavy music will also feature performances from Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, All That Remains and Suicide Silence, along with a very special DJ set from Slipknot's Corey Taylor to kick off the event. The night will culminate with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
After over 20 million albums sold worldwide, metal legends Megadeth remain at the top of their game. The band are the reigning kings of thrash, with a classic catalog that stretches from Rust In Peace and Peace Sells…But Who's Buying? to their latest critically-acclaimed creation United Abominations. Megadeth has headlined stadiums around the globe for 25 years and influenced a generation with their classic sounds, incendiary and thought-provoking lyrics and screaming guitars. The band is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to 2007's United Abominations which will see its release in late '09.
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine commends Revolver on the awards, noting: "Finally a heavy metal award, of the people, by the people, and for the people! This evening's line-up of talent is a heavy metal fan's wet dream! Only Revolver would have the credibility to make our dreams come true with the First Annual Golden Gods Awards. To see Ozzy get a lifetime achievement is long overdue. It is an honor to say, 'YES! Megadeth will headline!'…I doubt Jethro Tull will be getting an award."
Hosted by actor/comic Brian Posehn ("The Sarah Silverman Program"), the night–a celebration of one of rock's most enduring and fan-supported genres–will also feature special appearances by Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister, Glenn Danzig, Maynard James Keenan of Tool and Puscifer, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Alice In Chains, Vinnie Paul, Scott Ian, Olympic gold-medalist Shaun White, Chuck Billy of Testament, Protest The Hero, Marta Peterson from Bleeding Through, Isis, Ken Susi and Trevor Phipps of Unearth, Brendon Small from Dethklok, Steel Panther, WWE wrestler CM Punk, Sirius XM radio host Jose Mangin, nationally syndicated metal radio host "Full Metal Jackie" and many more.
Rock fans have the opportunity to experience this incredible night of rock and roll for a low ticket price. A limited number of tickets are now on sale to the public via Ticketmaster.com (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900424B8FB53F45?artistid=735627&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200), select Macy's, all Ritmo Latino stores and 800.745.3000. Tickets for Club Nokia events are also available from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday at the STAPLES Center Box Office. General admission tickets are $35.00 and VIP tickets are $75.00. Look for additional information about the EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS to be announced soon and go to www.GoldenGodsAwards.com for updates.
The EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS are made possible through the support of title sponsor Epiphone Guitar and presenting sponsor the Honda Fury, along with MySpace Music, MTV2, Affliction Clothing, Sinful Clothing, Monster Energy Drink, Lionsgate's new release Never Surrender, Sirius/XM, Century Media Records, Roadrunner Records, Prosthetic Records, E1 Entertainment, Nuclear Blast, Metal Blade, Snap Jack, Guitar World, Metal Hammer and LA Weekly.
About Revolver Magazine:
Written for the hardcore, by the hardcore, Revolver is the leading publication for hard rock and heavy metal fans and musicians. It takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, behind the scenes and into their favorite artists' hearts and minds with an in-your-face, high-energy attitude. In publication for eight years, Revolver speaks its readers' language and provides them with exclusive, in-depth information they can't find in any other music magazine. Revolver is also the official metal magazine of MySpace Metal (www.myspace.com/revolvermagazine).
About MTV2:
Now reaching over 75 million homes, MTV2 possesses the highest concentration of young males in all of television, and reflects the way our audience consumes media. MTV2 is the premier destination for the hottest mix of music programming, exclusive access to bands and groundbreaking music as well as a compelling lineup of music, irreverent lifestyle and cross-platform programming.
About Epiphone:
Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos, as well as amplifiers. Epiphone's new "Prophecy" guitars are designed specifically for advanced players of rock and metal with a focus on speed, tone and reliability. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands. For more information visit www.epiphone.com.
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BMW moves forward with new plant in Mexico
BMW has started construction of a new factory in Mexico, becoming the latest automaker to head south of the border.
The BMW Group's new facility, estimated to be ready for production in 2019, will be located in San Luis Potosi, an area that's home to several auto plants from various makers. Construction began Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony. It will be building the BMW's best-selling car line, the BMW 3 Series, and is expected to meet a production capacity of up to 150,000 cars per year. The BMW Group is investing around $1 billion in the plant, which is expected to create 1,500 new jobs.
BMW adds to the growing number of automotive jobs that have migrated to Mexico over the past decade. Mexico has seen a 40% increase in auto jobs from 2008 to 2014, according to the Center for Automotive Research. The U.S. has only seen a 15% increase in the same period.
At least 18 auto plants are already in Mexico with several others planned or under construction. More automakers are moving their production to Mexico, seeking lower overall wage costs than the two other members of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada or the U.S, can offer.
The plant is envisioned as BMW's showcase for sustainability. Most of plant's electricity will come from renewable energy sources on the site. The facility is also expected to have the lowest water consumption per vehicle produced in BMW's production network. Its paint shop will recycle its water.
Source: USA Today.
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There are many sports awards that are given out to athletes every single year. A lot of time and effort goes into crafting personalized trophies in San Jose , Santa Clara, and other cities around the country to celebrate athletics. Watch the video here to see how Tiffany & Co. is able to take a single sheet of sterling silver and turn it into a US Open trophy.
The process of putting together a sports award like a US Open trophy is not easy. Cup trophies need to be molded, engraved, and then polished in order to look as beautiful as they eventually do. If everything is not done precisely, the trophy will not look its best. Athletes strive to win these trophies and spend hours practicing to try and win them, so great care is taken to make sure they are created properly.


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The Motley Fool Canada » Investing » 3 Start-Up Stocks You Should Add to Your TFSA
3 Start-Up Stocks You Should Add to Your TFSA
Vishesh Raisinghani | May 13, 2019 | More on: FLT PAT SVI
Start-up investing is anything but easy. The vast majority of new companies run out of cash long before they ever turn a profit. The precious few who survive need to deliver extraordinary returns to compensate venture capitalists for the numerous duds in their portfolio.
Despite the risks, however, savvy investors should consider allocating a small portion of their portfolio to young and innovative companies that could potentially deliver some serious out-performance. Fortunately, startup investing in Canada is streamlined through the Toronto Venture Exchange.
Here are three stocks listed on this exchange that deserve closer attention from experienced investors:
StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI)
I previously called investing in self-storage the most boring way to get rich. However, great investing is often boring and Ontario-based StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI) is a prime example. It operates over 160 different storage locations across the country and is rapidly consolidating its position in this niche.
Expanding demand for storing goods away from home, the rising cost of housing, and the fragmented nature of this market all converge to place this company in a good position for steady growth. StorageVault has a solid balance sheet with $2.7 in debt for every $1 in equity and double-digit growth in operating cash flows every year.
At its current market price, SVI is a reasonable bet on hyper growth.
Patriot One Technologies Inc. (TSXV:PAT)
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster security makes this start-up a rare example of a company that is solving a critical problem while creating a competitive moat. Patriot One Technologies Inc. (TSXV:PAT) is rapidly accumulating security data from its network of smart sensors to mitigate the risk of gun crime in public spaces.
2018 was a record year for firearm homicides in Toronto, and the threat seems to be growing this year as well. With public safety in mind, policymakers and business owners could soon turn to surveillance technologies like the systems Patriot One offers.
The company's devices are already available through a wide network of re-sellers spread across 12 countries. The team has a partnership with defense giant Raytheon Canada Limited (RCL), a subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, and nearly $65.7 million in cash to drive growth even higher, all of which could translate to a windfall for early investors.
Drone Delivery Canada (TSXV:FLT)
Ontario-based Drone Delivery Canada (TSXV:FLT) targets a market that could be worth $100 billion by 202o: package deliveries via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Over the past few years, DDC has been expanding its fleet of drones, upgraded their payload capacity and has signed an agreement with the Moose Cree First Nation for deliveries to remote locations.
Further down the line, the team hopes to manage an extensive last-mile delivery network for medical supplies, vehicle spare parts, and groceries across Canada.
The lack of revenue and clear regulations in this space make FLT the riskiest stock on this list, and the lack of a clear competitive moat weakens the investment thesis further. However, it's also the only pure-play drone delivery stock in Canada at the moment, which makes it an ideal addition to any tech-savvy, growth-hungry, risk-taking investor's portfolio.
Betting on start-ups is tricky, but the ones on this list are either far ahead of the competition or have proven business models in rapidly expanding industries. Growth-oriented investors should definitely take a closer look.
Forget Apple! Buy This TSX Stock Instead…
There's something crucial you need to know about Apple's stock today, especially if you already own it, know someone who does, or have even thought about buying it.
This revolutionary new technology involved in "Project Titan" should make any investor's ears perk up.
But you may want to consider investing in a TSX-traded company that's poised to have a drastically larger role in this new tech, and yet is less than 1% the size of Apple.
Discover why we're especially excited about this tech opportunity for Canadian investors like yourself.
Fool contributor Vishesh Raisinghani has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.


We are excited to announce the start of the Haystack 4.0 public review. Haystack 4.0 is the culmination of over a year's worth of work by WG 551.
Haystack 4.0 includes a brand new website and documentation engine. So for the public review we are going to run the new website and documentation on a different domain - https://project-haystack.dev. We will run this website in parallel to the current website until the review process is complete. The new website has a refreshed look and feel, but will have login and forum disabled.
A new framework for the definition of tags and tag combinations is the core feature of Haystack 4.0. Defs are modeled as dicts just like all Haystack data.
We've built a brand new documentation engine which is completely generated from machine readable definitions. The new definition model will also feed directly into vendor tools making it easier to properly tag your data.
Haystack 4.0 introduces a new scalar type called Symbol used by defs to cross-reference each other.
The current version of Haystack defines only a vocabulary of our terms. In Haystack 4.0 we organize the terms of our vocabulary into a tree structured taxonomy using the concept of subtyping.
Haystack 4.0 also enables us to build more knowledge into our models by creating relationships between definitions. For example we now model containment and the flow of energy and substances in our tags. This brings Haystack into the realm of a full ontology.
We have included a proposal for how Haystack definitions and instance data is exported to RDF. This is an important new feature to ensure Haystack data is easily used with RDF tools to integrate into external ontologies.
We have not changed how you model your data. All of your existing Haystack data models will work in Haystack 4.0. We may tweak a few of the standardized tag names, but Haystack data is still fundamentally modeled with dicts and tags just like today. Haystack 4.0 features are primarily designed to address the definition side of tag names.
The core of the new design is complete.
A large portion of the existing tags have been redefined using the new design. However several domains are incomplete including unitary controls, lighting, VFDs, fans, pumps, etc.
Also portions of the Haystack 4.0 proposal are still in flux, specifically Generics and RDF.
I want to find all weather points at 90 degrees and have it return time series data for the energy consumption of each RTU etc.
Or more simple, I want to find all the temp points that have went above 90 degrees.
With the current design, I don't see a good future for using Haystack & finding trends in data.
Is this planned? Am I missing something?
That is exactly what people do with Haystack today. I would suggest if you have questions about how Haystack is applied that you start a new thread.
That means that you would tag your temp points almost exactly the same way as in the current Haystack system.
This is great. I really like the sub-typing. What is the timeframe for this being official?
The principle of inheritance is described, which I think is a really great feature. But why is it still mandatory when I implement the tag building to a dict, to also add the tags site and space? In my opinion the advantage of inheritance is that you apply the most specific tag (as low as possible in the super/subtype tree) to a dict so that all the def's supertypes apply to the dict. For axample, I would only have to tag an air handling unit with the tag ahu which would be much easier (and not like it is described now that I also have to add the tag equip; becasue the ahu def describes "is: equip" this is allready clear.
Is there a list of changed tags: as I see in the documentation now, I see that hotWaterPlant is replaced by the tags hot'', water, plant and the conjuncts that result from these tags: hot-water, hot-water-plant. So some tags have changed?
Can you explain what the use is of the compose defs (parent/child). Is this to make a combination of tags mandatory when one of those is applied?
It is a little bit strange to me that in the new situation with conjuncts we have the combination of hot-water-plant and hotWaterPlantRef. In the situation of Haystack 3.0 this was the combination of the markerTag + Ref (hotWaterPlant + Ref) wich was really consistent. Still using this consistency I would expect hot-water-plantRef.
Hopefully you can explain these situations and why some of these choices have been made.
The concepts of def tags sounds interesting. In PyHaystack, we're doing a kludgy form of this already… there's a stack of mix-in classes which are then "composed" into a concrete class of base type Entity based on the tags seen (i.e. if equipRef is there, EquipRefMixin gets pulled in, if his is there, it pulls in HisMixin too).
Primitive, but this does allow for a bit of flexibility. By the sounds of things, greater power will be unlocked by having a way of looking up the definitions of tags and parsing how those tags are composed.
RDF is just a format that assumes there are "things" that you want to talk about and a really basic way to exchange data about them (and there are lots of data formats for exchanging the exact same thing, JSON-LD happens to be easy for lots of developers, Turtle is a little less syntax overhead, and RDF/XML for superlative omitted).
RDFS is a layer on top of RDF for grouping things together and has some rules for subclasses, for example, if Fido is a bush and all bushes are plants, Fido is a plant, but it doesn't say that Fido can't also be a dog.
OWL is another layer on top of that where you say that something can't be a dog and a plant at the same time. OWL is also where you can say that if something is a plant then it has roots...but not all plants have roots you say? And what about things with roots that aren't plants?
Knowing what tags are required, optional, disallowed in specific combinations, or which ones can be inferred is based on a set of conformance rules, and entailment rules can be used to "know" things that are not explicitly stated. So the concept of "hot water temperature" might be good enough for a particular context, maybe a really small Project Haystack instance.
ASHRAE 223P is in the thick of this, and a bi-directional translation from RDF to Project Haystack is a required first step in going to a Linked Data Platform.
What is the timeframe for this being official?
I think that will depend on how review process goes and how quickly we can get multiple implementations as proof of concept. The way these things go in practice is that they start off with every design decision on the table and as the months go back certain things become locked down so that we can build towards stable implementations.
The principle of inheritance is described, which I think is a really great feature. But why is it still mandatory when I implement the tag building to a dict, to also add the tags site and space?
It is true with the new def framework that the equip tag could be inferred from another tag such as ahu. However the primary goal of Haystack 4.0 was not to break how Haystack data is modeled today. We always require these tags today, so the def design includes a mechanism to ensure that supertype tags are added via mandatory. From a query and data model perspective having those tags is really convenient. I think it will take years of 4.0 rollout before we would want to consider changing anything so fundamental to how Haystack is used today.
an you explain what the use is of the compose defs (parent/child). Is this to make a combination of tags mandatory when one of those is applied?
No tag is mandatory (unless its the marker tags discussed above). Tags might be required for specific applications, but from a data modeling perspective if you don't know the information then you should omit the tag. So primarily the parent/child is for docs/tools to guide users in how tags are applied to specific entity types.
It is a little bit strange to me that in the new situation with conjuncts we have the combination of hot-water-plant and hotWaterPlantRef.
Its hard to recap 18months of discussion and brainstorming on this topic. But in general the goal was to use conjuncts for the "primary dimension" of modeling. And to use camel case for the "secondary dimension". Then move the extra information about the meaning of the camel case tags into the def and make it accessible to the query engine.
I don't think I was very clear. The only queries on time series data I see are startDate, endDate.