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Divided City: Cold War Berlin
Explore the deep divisions between East and West Berlin during the 20th century
Architecture, History
Examines history of Cold War Berlin through an architectural lens
Led by local architect or historian
Karl-Marx-Allee and Hansa Quarter
As Europe began to rebuild following the wreckage of the Second World War, Berlin was instead cleaved in two: East Berlin, under Soviet control, and West Berlin, an "island of democracy" deep inside East German territory. On this 3-hour Berlin Cold War tour we will join a local architectural historian for an in-depth comparison of East and West. We'll focus mainly on buildings and landscapes to build a compelling picture of a divided city and fractured years.
A Model Project of Soviet Architecture
We begin our discussion in the east side of the city, at Frankfurter Tor on Karl-Marx-Allee. A striking example of Berlin's boulevards, this avenue reminds us that part of the history of the two Berlins is recorded in the naming and renaming of streets and sites. Stalinallee's immense boulevard was the primary focus of East Germany's post-war development project, attempting to reorganize Berlin's urban landscape and stressing the political and visual importance of the city center. In the shadows of the Frankfurter Tor's twin towers, we will discuss the 1950 decision by communist East German leadership to do away with the "cosmopolitan fantasies" of modernist, decentralized planning and to create instead a monumental architecture capable of embodying the promise of a new socialist society.
"Divided City was probably our favorite walk. Our docent's background in architecture made for a fascinating exploration of Soviet-era East Berlin residential areas and, for comparison, the West German equivalents. The three hours flew by. This tour also gave us an insider's sense of Berlin; afterwards we felt very much at home in the city."
The West's Response: Democracy and Commerce
After uncovering the layers of meaning in the architecture of the former East, we will hop on Berlin's historic S-Bahn train line and cross to the West. Here, we will explore West Berlin's response to the communist model of Stalinallee: the reconstructed Hansa Quarter.
In this neighborhood, in ruins since the Second World War, a host of internationally prominent architects designed a series of individual, overtly modernist buildings scattered across the green, park-like area. We'll discuss how the spaces and structures embody Western principles of freedom, individuality, and the non-authoritarian order of democracy and the marketplace.
For a deeper look at West Berlin, consider our West Berlin tour.
Berlin Cold War Tour
By the end of our time together we will have investigated how architecture and urban planning in Berlin were one of the main fronts in the political and ideological struggle of the Cold War. We'll also be newly equipped with an insightful perspective that will transform the way we see the city thereafter.
For help planning your visit to an icon of the city's Cold War history, see our guide on how to tour the Berlin Wall, or join us for our Berlin Wall tour.
Christina is an East Berliner who was born in the GDR, a socialist republic that no longer exists. She danced on the Wall in 1989, and closely observed the restructuring of Germany and the frantic urban transformation of Berlin. At the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) she earned an MA in cultural history and comparative social sciences, particularly the ideology-based history of the twentieth century. Her dissertation was on a more contemporary subject of "The Economic Impact of the Contemporary Art Scene on the city of Berlin." She now works as an arts administrator, manages urban development initiatives, and since 2006 routinely walks guests through the eclectic and varied political, cultural, and architectural histories of the German capital and beyond.
Heribert
Heribert is a native Berliner whose family history can be traced as far back as the founding of the city. An expert in urban history, for more than twenty years he has been guiding interested crowds through the German capital and the surrounding Mark Brandenburg, letting the stone witnesses of passing time tell their stories while he enthusiastically revives old lifestyles and tastes. He studied sociology, history, and cultural anthropology at the Freie Universität Berlin. His professional experience is varied and far-ranging, including working as a freelance trainer for communication and intercultural education since 1982, and guiding tours since 1986. In the West Berlin borough of Wannsee he runs with his wife two fine cafés (including at the Max Liebermann Villa Museum) and a gourmet delicatessen, and he is well-versed in fine cuisine. With an anecdote for just about every historical detail, Heribert is the consummate companion for any and all learning adventures in this city.
Raised in New York City, Jan graduated from Williams College in 1985 with honors in the history of ideas and later went to the Harvard University Graduate School of Design to receive his MA in architecture in 1990. He has worked as an architect in Berlin since 1994. He has been a regular contributor to a wide range of publications, including The New York Times, the Harvard Design Magazine, the International Herald Tribune, Places Magazine, and the Architectural Record, writing chiefly about European architecture and urbanism. He teaches urban studies and sustainability at the IES Berlin Metropolitan Studies Program, and has served as an invited guest critic or lecturer at the Technische Universität in Berlin, the University of Warsaw Architecture School, and the Architectural Association in London. Jan is the Academic Director of the Northeastern University School of Architecture Berlin Program, where he also teaches two required seminars.
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Dora was so knowledgeable and very receptive to questions. I really did not know much about Cold War Berlin but was able to glean quite a bit of understanding about what it was like to live through these times on both sides of the wall. It was fascinating to travel between both sides which today look very similar to an outsider like me but to have someone who could point out the subtle differences in architecture that characterized how the soviets went about rebuilding the city vs west
John was personable, interesting and extremely knowledgeable. A very enjoyable tour experience.
Wow! What a great tour! Chris provided such an amazingly interesting perspective on Berlin, the Cold War, and Reunification. All my previous Context tours have taught me interesting facts and angles I didn't know before, but Chris' tour today was one that really made me think, question "facts" I thought I understood, and appreciate aspects of Berlin's and its residents experiences that I never even imagined before. Really eye-opening!
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Xamarin is quickly gaining a lot of traction within the Microsoft developer community. Using the same language – C# – we can now create apps which run on iOS and Android, next to only Windows Phone previously. Developers which have been developing using the .NET stack now get the ability to extend their reach onto other platforms, while still being able to use tools like Visual Studio.
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In this 2 day intensive training session, we are exploring more advanced features in Xamarin development, targeting iOS and Android. It's recommended that you have already followed the 2 day introduction course before taking this course.
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Mayor Weighs In On Pedicab Vs. Cabbie Brawl
Published Oct 7, 2009
Modified Oct 7, 2009
Because there were, miraculously, no injuries, that professionally-shot video of a street fight between a pedicab driver and a cabbie was an instant classic—especially that part where the pedicab driver rides off on the sidewalk after throwing a trashcan at his adversary (and missing). But Mayor Bloomberg was not amused, and told reporters yesterday that the traffic-stopping fisticuffs were "totally inappropriate."
Hizzoner seemed to place the blame squarely on the pedicab driver, who escalated the altercation by throwing his coffee at the cab's window. And Bloomberg took the opportunity to remind everyone that "by the end of November we'll have licensed all these pedicabs. If they had been licensed by now we would be able to look and see who the pedicab driver was because we'd see his license plate on the pedicab." Does that mean police are investigating the licensed cab driver (top, left)? Because it takes two to tango in the middle of traffic.
Pedicab drivers must now apply for a special license, and owners must apply for a business license by November 20th. The licensing requirements also come with new restrictions in Central Park, which have pedicab drivers outraged. Under the new rules, pedicabs will be forbidden from areas where taxis and carriages make pick-ups; required to operate in the right lane of traffic, not the bike lane on the left; and, weirdly, prohibited from displaying advertisements at times when other motor vehicles are barred from the park.
But City Councilman Leroy Comrie doesn't think the new rules are stiff enough, telling the Post, "Pedicabs have been for too long acting like they rule the streets ahead of any other mode of transportation because they're wearing a cloak of environmental friendliness that no other commuter vehicle could do." In June, a serious collision between a pedicab and a taxi by the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn left three injured.
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India is producing less coffee. Here's why
Extreme weather events in August 2018 in coffee producing areas of Kerala and Karnataka led to a dip of around 20 per cent in the total coffee production
By Jitendra
Last Updated: Friday 04 January 2019
Extreme weather events and depressed international coffee prices have hit coffee growers in India. South Indian states like Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu—which contribute 80 per cent of the country's total coffee production—have suffered extreme weather events in the last few years impacting coffee production.
Extreme rainfall causing heavy flood and large-scale landslides in August 2018 in coffee producing areas of Kerala and Karnataka led to a dip of around 20 per cent in the total coffee production.
"There is going to be around 63,000 tonnes lesser coffee in 2018-19," says a senior official at Coffee Board of India, on condition of anonymity.
MB Abhimanyu Kumar, member, Coffee Board of India, says the Board has done a survey but not released any report regarding dip in production.
"Devastation is still visible on the ground, which shows loss of crops and further dip in production. The assessment of a 20 per cent dip in production was done by independent market researchers, not by the Board itself," says Kumar.
India had record production of coffee in 2015-16—producing 348,000 tonnes of coffee. However, since then, the output has been declining. In 2016-17 and 2017-18, the production was 312,000 tonnes and 316,000 tonnes respectively. Extreme floods and landslides are predicted to further cause a dip in production to the tune of 253,000 tonnes.
Coffee-producing South Indian states have been witnessing a series of extreme weather events in the last four years. The frequency of dry spells during rainy season has increased, resulting in deficit monsoon and droughts.
"The deficit rainfall and rise in temperatures led to lesser coffee production in the country," says Saleela Patkar, a Kodagu-based organic coffee grower.
Extreme weather events have not only led to a decrease in coffee production but have also impacted the premier coffee market.
"Premier quality of coffee is grown in specific regions where the climate allows it to ripen on time. But uneven rainfall and rising temperatures led to deterioration in the quality of the beans," says Pawankumar Reddy, a Hyderabad-based coffee trader, who is also engaged in export-import of premier coffee from Ethiopia.
International market scenario
Besides climate change, international market has also raised serious concern. Prices are quite depressed, leading farmers to not invest in coffee plantation.
"Four to five years back, we used to get Rs 22,000 per quintal of coffee but now it has reduced to Rs 12,000/quintal," says Kumar.
In spite of price depression, global coffee production has increased over the previous year. The estimated amount of coffee produced in 2018-19 was around 174.5 million bags—which was 158.9 million bags in the previous year. One bag is equivalent to 60 kilogrammes of coffee.
The global increase is primarily due to the increase in production in Colombia and Vietnam. Brazil, the world leader in coffee production, is likely to produce less coffee, down from 63 million bags to 55 million bags.
Experts explain that over the last four years, Brazillian farmers have been receiving the lowest amount for their produce which discouraged them from investing in coffee farms.
According to a Bloomberg market analyst, coffee prices will increase to $1.24 per pound (Rs 192 per kg) in 2019. In the previous years, farmers have been receiving below the average price of around $ 1.15 per pound (Rs 178 per kg).
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To assess the efficacy of cervical open-door laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and the lateral mass without suturing.
All patients who underwent cervical open-door laminoplasty with C2/C7 undermining and insertion of hydroxyapatite implants from C3 to C6 were retrospectively evaluated for surgical time and neurological outcomes according to the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score. To assess the alignment of the cervical spine and postoperative cervical pain, the C2–7 angle and a visual analogue scale score were used, respectively.
The population consisted of 102 women and 222 men ranging in age from 32 to 90 years. The average surgical time was 86 minutes. Fourteen of 1,296 hydroxyapatite implants were kept in place with sutures due to a weak restoration force of the hinge during surgery. No hydroxyapatite implant dislocation was detected on cervical computed tomography at 1 year after surgery. The average JOA score was 10.2±2.5 before surgery and 14.6±2.8 at 1 year after surgery. The average recovery rate was 61.8%. The average C2–7 angle at the neutral position was 7.1°±6.2° before surgery and 6.5°±6.3° at 1 year after surgery.
This method enabled us to achieve minimal exposure of the lateral mass, prevention of lateral mass injury and dural injury, and a shorter surgical time while maintaining acceptable surgical outcomes. The idea that firm suture fixation is needed to prevent spacer deviation during cervical open-door laminoplasty may need to be revisited.
Cervical laminoplasty is recognized as an effective decompressive procedure for the treatment of cervical myelopathy [1-5]. It is performed to avoid the disadvantages of cervical laminectomy, including recurrent spinal canal compression by the postoperative laminectomy membrane . However, several essential problems after cervical laminoplasty remain unresolved: these are de novo kyphosis and atrophy of the nuchal muscles [7,8]. To overcome these problems and obtain satisfactory outcomes, several refinements of the cervical laminoplasty procedure are required.
To our knowledge, there is no manuscript reporting the procedure of cervical open-door laminoplasty without suturing the implant. Implants have been fixed with suturing or screw in the previous reports [9,10]. In the technique of cervical open-door laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass, exposure and injury of the lateral mass are inevitable during for hydroxyapatite implant suturing. In addition, because of the severe deformity of the lateral mass, it was necessary to peel off the part of semispinalis cervicis muscles attached to the lateral mass and pass the suture through the lateral mass in 24 of 141 patients underwent cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass with suturing in Otsu Municipal Hospital between January 2010 and March 2012 (unpublished data). These factors cause neck pain after the operation  and impossible to do a posterior cervical fixation by the time of need. This concept has been issued as patent in Japan (JP 5088722 B2). From our experience, there have been cases in which suture fixation was not necessary, especially if the restoring force of the hinge was strong. Therefore, we hypothesized that suture fixation of a spacer might not be always necessary during cervical open-door laminoplasty. If proven safe, cervical open-door laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion without suturing would be preferable in several respects to performing the procedure with suturing. The purpose of this study aimed to assess the efficacy of cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass without suturing by retrospectively evaluating the surgical time and neurologic outcomes.
Between April 2012 and December 2015, 324 consecutive patients underwent cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass without suturing from C3 to C6 (Table 1). This patient group consisted of 102 women and 222 men ranging in age from 32 to 90 years (mean, 64 years). Mean duration of symptoms were 11.7 months (range, 1–80 months). All patients were followed at least 2 years after surgery. These patients had spondylosis (n=127), canal stenosis with degenerative changes (n=92), canal stenosis (n=40), and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (n=65).
Hydroxyapatite implant has been accepted as a safe biomaterial for use in spinal surgery [8,10,11]. We used 3 sizes of ceramic implants made of hydroxyapatite, which were manufactured by Pentax Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) (Fig. 1). In brief, a low-grade crystal of hydroxyapatite was made by mixing calcium ions with phosphate ions in liquid at a temperature lower than 100°C and then drying. This dried material was mixed with foaming liquid, processed into the desired configuration, and then sintered at a temperature higher than 1,000°C. This hydroxyapatite implant is 30% porous and has a compressive strength of 175 MPa, which is much higher than that of bone. The configuration of the implant was designed to expand the spinal canal firmly. It has 2 holes for suturing and 2 notches for capturing bony edges (Fig. 1). We used 3 types of implants, such as L3-157-VM-327-7.5, L3-157-VM-327-9.5, and L3-157-VM-327-11.5, to obtain the appropriate cervical canal diameter.
Skin incision and exposure of the laminae were performed as described previously . A midline skin incision (3–4 cm in length) was made, usually at the level of the spinous process from C3 to C6 (Fig. 2A). After the left laminae of C3–6 were exposed by dissection and retraction of paravertebral muscles, the spinous processes of C3–6 were cut near the base using a surgical saw and retracted to the right side. The right paravertebral muscles were detached from the right side of the laminae. The semispinalis cervicis muscle was not cut off from the spinous process of C2 because it plays an important role in maintaining the alignment of the cervical spine . After the laminae of C3–6 were exposed at both sides, a dome-like resection of the inferior part of the C2 lamina was performed by undercutting the cortical bone without detaching the muscle-ligamentous complex . In addition, a dome-like resection of the superior one-third of the C7 lamina was performed to preserve the architecture of the C7 vertebra while decompressing the C6–7 area. The laminae of C3–6 were cut at the left lateral boundary using a high-speed burr. Then a trough, which functioned as a hinge during elevation of the lamina, was made just lateral to the right lateral boundary of the lamina on the dorsal surface of each inferior articular process.
We had the following ideas for performing cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass without suturing. To provide elasticity to the hinge, cancellous bone was left intact as much as possible. The laminae were then elevated gradually and gently using a penfield, while the yellow ligaments were cut. At this time, good expansion and pulsation of the dural sac were observed. A hydroxyapatite implant was inserted from the inferior side into the space between the left lamina and the left articular process by elevating the laminae with the penfield (Fig. 2B). The laminae fell automatically when the penfield was removed, leading to strong fixation of the hydroxyapatite implant (Fig. 2C). At this point, the hydroxyapatite implant remained firmly in place even if forceps were used to move it. If the restoring force of the hinge was detected to be weak during surgery, the hydroxyapatite implant was secured with 2-0 FiberWire sutures (Arthrex, Naples, FL, USA).
Immediately before surgery and 1 year after surgery, neurologic status was evaluated according to the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scale for cervical myelopathy . The recovery rate was calculated using the Hirabayashi formula: recovery rate=(postoperative JOA score–preoperative JOA score)/(full score–preoperative JOA score)×100. The anteroposterior diameter of the cervical spinal canal was measured on axial computed tomography (CT) scans. The alignment of the cervical spine was assessed based on the angle formed by a line parallel to the posterior surface of the body of C2 and a line parallel to the posterior surface of the body of C7 (the C2–7 angle) . Neck pain was assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS).
The data are presented herein as mean±standard deviation. Changes in the anteroposterior diameter of the cervical spinal canal, JOA grades, and C2–7 angles before and after surgery were compared by performing paired t-tests. A probability value of <0.05 was required for statistical significance.
The mean operative time was 86 minutes (range, 58–145 minutes) (Table 2). Twelve of 1,296 hydroxyapatite implants were kept in place by sutures due to the weak restoring force of the hinge during surgery (Table 2). A wound infection was observed in 2 patients. There was no dural tear, postoperative hemorrhage, or lateral mass fracture observed (Table 2). Twenty-three patients developed new sensory disturbance in the upper-extremities postoperatively (Table 2), but this neurologic complication resolved within 2 months after the operation. The mean postoperative follow-up period was 44 months (range, 28–72 months). The average JOA grade significantly increased from 10.2±2.5 before surgery to 14.6±2.8 on 1 year after surgery (p<0.01) (Table 3). The average recovery rate of the JOA score was 61.8%.
The VAS scores were 3.8±2.1 before surgery, 7.1±3.2 on the day after surgery, 3.3±1.8 on 2 weeks after surgery, and 2.4±1.2 on 6 months after surgery (Table 3). No patients reported severe neck pain that disturbed activities of daily living upon discharge. Fourteen of 324 patients (4.3%) required regular intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at 1 month after surgery. Between January 2010 and March 2012, 141 patients underwent cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass with suturing in our institution. The VAS score of these patients was 3.5±2.4 before surgery, 7.7±3.4 on the day after surgery, 4.2±2.0 on 1 week after surgery, and 2.8±1.4 on 6 months after surgery. Ten of 141 patients (7.1%) required regular intake of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs at one month after surgery. No significant differences between the VAS scores of those with suturing and those without suturing were observed.
Follow-up X-rays and CT scans obtained 1 year after surgery revealed no breakdown or dislocation of the hydroxyapatite implants (Table 2). CT scan reassessment of the bony fusion at the hinge 6 months after surgery showed resolution of the clefts in all of the patients.
Alignment of the cervical spine was evaluated on a lateral Xray according to the C2–7 angle at neutral position. The average C2–7 angle at the neutral position was 7.1°±6.2° before surgery and 6.5°±6.3° on 1 year after surgery (Table 3). Between April 2012 and March 2014, 154 patients underwent cervical laminoplasty. We could follow 143 of them more than 4 years. The average C2–7 angle at the neutral position 6.3°±5.1° on 4 years after surgery in these patients.
Cervical kyphosis was observed in 41 patients before surgery. None of these 41 patients developed further deterioration of the C2–7 angle after surgery. On the other hand, 3 patients with normal cervical alignment before surgery developed deterioration of the C2–7 angle by 5° to 10° within 2 months after surgery. These patients wore cervical vertebral collars for 3 months to prevent further deterioration.
In all of the cases, CT scans obtained the day after surgery revealed good expansion of the spinal canal and minimal hematoma. The changes in the anteriorposterior diameter of the cervical spinal canal that were caused by L3-157-VM-327-7.5, L3-157-VM-327-9.5, and L3-157-VM-327-11.5 were found to be 4.2±0.4 mm, 7.1±0.3 mm, and 9.2±0.5 mm, respectively (Fig. 1).
Cervical open-door laminoplasty is a procedure that enlarges the spinal canal, with excellent neurologic outcomes . To maintain enlargement of the spinal canal, many kinds of materials have been used, such as hydroxyapatite implants, titanium spacers, and plates [4,5,15,16]. It is generally accepted that these spacers must be firmly fixed to avoid instability and injury to the spinal cord. However, firm fixation may cause damage to the attachment of the contralateral semispinalis cervicis muscle and lateral mass injury.
The technique of cervical laminoplasty without suturing hydroxyapatite implants enabled us to achieve minimal exposure of the lateral mass and prevention of lateral mass injury. The advantages were avoidance of dura matter injury and lateral mass fracture. In addition, posterior cervical fixation was possible when needed. With this technique, neck pain after operation may be reduced by minimal exposure of the lateral mass. Although there were no significant differences between the VAS scores of the patient with and without suturing after performing cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion, there was a tendency for the VAS scores to be better when the procedure was performed without suturing. Only 4% of patients (14 of 324) required regular intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at 1 month after surgery in our series.
One potential and important problem of cervical laminoplasty without suturing hydroxyapatite implants may be spacer deviation. Fortunately, we have not experienced this situation as of the writing of this manuscript (Table 2). To prevent spacer deviation, the hinge must be raised carefully to maintain elasticity. Both the cancellous and ventral cortex bone of the hinge side should be preserved as much as possible. In addition, the hydroxyapatite implant should be kept in place with sutures if the restoring force of the hinge is found to be weak during surgery. In this series, twelve of 1,296 hydroxyapatite implants (0.9%) were kept in place with sutures due the observation of weak hinge restoring forces during surgery (Table 2).
Based on JOA grade, the recovery rates reported in literature range from 20% to 81%, with a mean of approximately 55% . Our results are in agreement with these previously reported high recovery rates (Table 3). The average C2–7 angles at neutral position before and after cervical laminoplasty were 7.1°±6.2° and 6.5°±6.3°, respectively (Table 3). These results are comparable to those reported previously [5,18]. In addition, the average C2–7 angles at neutral position 4 years after surgery were similar to those 1 year after surgery. These results indicate that cervical laminoplasty without suturing hydroxyapatite implants may be superior to that with suturing hydroxyapatite implants. In addition, it was impossible to keep the implants in place without sutures during cervical double-door laminoplasty. Therefore, use of hinge elasticity to obtain firm spacer fixation might be an advantage of cervical open-door laminoplasty without suturing. Since changes in the anteriorposterior diameter of the cervical spinal canal are based on the size of spacer (Fig. 1), the appropriate cervical canal diameter can be obtained by selecting an appropriate spacer.
The average surgical time of cervical laminoplasty without suturing hydroxyapatite implants was 86 minutes (Table 2). This shorter operative time may extend the applicability of the procedure to patients who cannot tolerate prolonged surgery because of comorbid conditions and old age. These patients are prone to complications, such as decreased physical strength, as a result of long-term bedrest. Early ambulation is therefore considered important in these patients. We allowed our patients to begin walking and start rehabilitation from the day after surgery. Moreover, no patients experienced postural deterioration after surgery with this procedure. These factors are thought to have played an important role that patients could obtain reasonable recovery after cervical laminoplasty. Because this procedure enables us to achieve shorter surgical times while maintaining acceptable surgical outcomes, the concept of cervical open-door laminoplasty without suturing may be worth discussing among the spinal surgeon.
Cervical open-door laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass without suturing enabled us to achieve (1) minimal exposure of the lateral mass, (2) prevention of lateral mass injury and dural injury, and (3) shorter surgical times while maintaining acceptable surgical outcomes. The idea that firm suture fixation is needed to prevent spacer deviation during cervical open-door laminoplasty may need to be changed.
Cervical laminoplasty by hydroxyapatite implant insertion between the lamina and lateral mass without suturing. (A) A midline skin incision (3–4 cm in length) was made at the level of the spinous process from C3 to C6. (B) A hydroxyapatite implant was inserted from the inferior side into the space between the left lamina and the left articular process by elevating the laminae with the penfield. (C) The laminae fell automatically when the penfield was removed, leading to strong fixation of the hydroxyapatite implant.
JOA, Japanese Orthopaedic Association; VAS, visual analogue scale.
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On Old Flames
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We've all been there. Standing in a queue at a shop, maybe, or on a bus, lost in thought, in a bit of a funk. Your job is going nowhere fast, family and friends are busy with their own lives. There's nothing particular coming up to look forward to, and no-one in your life who seems like a great prospect right now. And that's the exact moment that it happens.
All the while you've been here, the person from your past who you can't stop thinking about has been unwittingly sharing your space unseen, as if the years between you mean nothing. You had a thing for a while, but it never became a Thing, as though your orbits never quite aligned. There was a spark, but only a brief one, and never quite hot enough for it to catch light.
Your eyes meet and there's that moment of mutual recognition, the surprise, the disbelieving stare. And then you both flick the hair away from your faces and mutter awkward greetings at one another's shoes, and then the smile appears that makes you wonder why you ever let them slip away from us, and we begin to think, 'Maybe, just maybe…'
A couple of weeks back, I was excited by the news that Avernum 3: Ruined World was set for release on Steam. Avernum 3 is (unsurprisingly) the last game in a trilogy, a remake of an old game from an original trilogy called Exile III which was released as a demo with one of my earliest PCs. So old was this title that downloading the content wasn't even an option – instead, you installed from a CD and paid for a key that you entered into the game itself to unlock the content. AAA titles weren't a thing, and the trashy 2D graphics mattered not one jot, because the writing was skilful, the world felt vibrant and surprises, both humorous and violent, were many and thrilling.
But its spiritual successor made me feel … conflicted. There was a joyful moment when I emerged into the map of Fort Emergence, one of the game's early locations, where the map has been faithfully recreated right down to the tiny storeroom where you collect your initial goods (and back in the day, I completely missed it for the first few playthroughs, meaning I was gutted en masse by even the softest enemies). There were one or two glorious junctures where the flat token graphics from the game have become lovingly reimagined in the brave new world of 3D, and I felt a little stirring in my heart.
The problem was, no matter how much I willed it to, this spark did not catch fire. Six characters in your starting team had become four. Not a big thing, but when you need two fighters, a direct damage mage and a priest to heal, your scope for trying one or two experimental roles in addition to these core stereotypes is diminished. But that wasn't a problem! Spellcasting had been streamlined – for this, read simplified in lots of small, disappointing ways – and little things like the use of torches, lockpicks and the need to find food were all taken out. Want to bash down a door in unsubtle fashion? Tough. Work on your Tool Lore, which handily combined several other skills from the previous incarnation in one.
Everything I remembered from the original was there, from the glorious large maps to the names of the characters, but some inexplicable thing that made the original game so special was missing. It had gotten lost somewhere in a minefield of strange design decisions that made Avernum 3 feel like it was somehow less than the original.
Media gets remade. This is something that happens to games, to films, and to books. TV shows are rebooted. For every good remake (Elite Dangerous!) there's another that sucks horribly, and plenty more that are just moribund. Original stories are reimagined – though thinking about this now, I struggle to think of any instance where I would regard the remake or reimagining as a wonder in its own right. Instead, all that comes to mind is repetitive, dour examples – the latest Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was the film that taught us that Johnny Depp will never be an acting colossus like Gene Wilder, and the new Ghostbusters was strangely insipid. I would freely accept the point that as an old white guy, I shouldn't expect all new media to be made with me in mind as the target demographic, but I can't help thinking that part of the reason for the perceived lack of quality reboots is at least partly due to commercial expectations trumping the willingness of producers to take risks.
Avernum 3 can hardly be the first game to be accused of oversimplifying its mechanics. When Sims 4 was released, there was a lot of critical commentary about the way that it had once again reverted to the tried and tested ground of the original – coloured wallpaper and furniture, rather than bells and whistles. The main thing that attracted critics' ire in the early days was the decision to remove swimming pools – a mainstay of the series that featured in many fan stories, since it's an easy way to ensure … timely inheritance. Once again, the criticism here was that the new game does less in some way than the original – and it matters not to fans how many new features have been added, only that something they knew and loved is missing.
There comes a moment with that person from the past, perhaps over coffee when you remember that they'll only drink a Grande, Iced, Sugar-Free, Vanilla Latte with Soy Milk when you're quite happy to drink anything. Or maybe you've been to the cinema and they've spent the hour immediately after the film waxing lyrical about the camera angles, analysing the weak dialogue and critiquing the poor characterisation and all you want to say is, 'I ONLY ASKED IF YOU LIKED IT. A SIMPLE YES OR NO WOULD HAVE SUFFICED.' Whatever the issue is, at some point you have to reflect that the new situation was always going to be different from how you remembered the old, and if you're going to persist with that, you need to adjust accordingly. And persist I will with Avernum 3, since I know the issue may not be the game, but my expectations thereof.
So is it worth revisiting your old flames – those films, books and computer games that have been remade? Well, yes … but with due caveats. It's no good expecting a modern reimagining to invest you in the soapy nostalgic goo of another time in your life – you need to be honest with yourself and step into that flame with your eyes wide open.
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It is also the birthstone for August and the Zodiac star sign Leo, as it is said to bring peace to the wild hearts of their bearers!
Purple Amethyst has been highly regarded throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate, and soothe, the mind and emotions. It is a semi-precious stone today, but to the ancients it was a "Gem of Fire," a Precious Stone worth, at times in history, as much as a Diamond.
Rainbow Moonstone called gem of the goddess Diana. The ancient roman believed that the moonstone is trickle of moonlight. In Asia, moonstone considered the jewel of luck. Other cultures believe moonstone is a symbol of fertility.
As it is a stone of love and fertility it was often used as a wedding gift or as a token of eternal love. In some traditional communities in India and the Middle-East it is still very common to present newly-weds with a moonstone.
It is known as the "healing quartz". This golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the wearer.
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'TECNO Phantom X' six months later: Is it still worth buying?
December 5th 2021, 5:20:29 pm
The TECNO Phantom X provides a comprehensive flagship experience at a slightly affordable price for consumers in Africa–but the device falls short because of the brand's processor choice.
TECNO launches PHANTOM X as a brand-new flagship featuring elegant design and extraordinary camera technology
Looking at it from afar, the TECNO Phantom X looks like a Samsung or Huawei device. Yes, it sort of does. But it is a TECNO. And it is so well done that it feels worthy of the flagship status TECNO is pitting it as.
Standout features like a 3D borderless screen that makes scrolling smooth and the rear triple camera setup with a 1/1.3-inch sensor makes the Phantom X an even more important handset for TECNO than in previous years. Plus, it's even more of a steal if you're not yet ready to make the jump to 5G.
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Saying the Phantom X is a giant leap forward wouldn't make sense if you've never used a TECNO device. However, in a world with so many devices, one can argue that TECNO is doing really well in 2021 by giving accessories like chargers and earphones in the box.
The TECNO Phantom X comes with a predictable assortment of accessories, including a 33W-capable charger, USB-A to USB-C cable for data transfer and charging, a protective case, a SIM ejector tool and a pair of headphones with a 3.5mm plug. Sadly, there's isn't a screen protector included. That's something a user would have to source if they're accident-prone, given the phone's curved AMOLED panel is what makes the Phantom X truly stand out.
Curved edge smartphone displays used to be exclusive to Samsung at first; however, in a bid to justify its leap to a truly premium price segment, TECNO has improved the display of its smartphones. The TECNO Phantom X features a "6.7-inch″ curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate enabled - a design that definitely stands out from all other TECNO phones in the market.
The back panel is made of glass (probably Gorilla Glass 5 just like the front) and comes in Starry Night and Monet's Summer colours. The centrally-placed camera housing has also morphed into a rectangular blob featuring three cameras, an LED flash, and a laser autofocus module.
A curved Gorilla Glass 5 sheet protects the front panel, and the bezels are slim and uniform to both the top and the bottom. We can see what looks like a big punch-hole for the two front cameras on the top-left part. The top makes room for the antenna line and the dual SIM card + microSD card tray, while the bottom features the - USB-C connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone, the USB Type-C port and the loudspeaker grille.
As far as the essentials go, the quality of the design of the TECNO Phantom X screams something that belongs to the premium mid-range department. The phone is light - measuring 8.7mm of thickness but sturdy and actually grips much better thanks to its curved edges. Single-handed use is effortless, and the volume and the power buttons are located exactly where you want them to be. Also, fingerprints and smudges are a lot less visible.
TECNO produces a top-tier display for its flagships every year, and the Phantom X is no different. The Phantom X has one of the best displays on a mid-range smartphone with a large 6.7-inch size, Full HD+ resolution, and a 90hz refresh rate. The AMOLED panel provides excellent colours for a wide range of content, including streaming videos and playing games. The optional 180Hz refresh rate enables a smoother scrolling experience and screams more improvement in quality than an essential upgrade.
The display is also embedded with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner that unlocks the phone quickly with our registered fingerprints. We especially like the lock screen images, which switches every time you turn the screen on, so there's always something new and captivating to see on your screen.
The Phantom X features a simplified camera arrangement consisting of an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel main camera that uses a 1/1.3-inch ISOCELL GN1 sensor.
Daylight shots are awe-inspiring, as you would expect. Plus, exposure, detail, and overall sharpness come out nicely virtually every time. The only criticism is that photos were sometimes overexposed, and the colour rendition is often inconsistent.
Surprisingly, the Phantom X has an excellent nighttime photography experience than the daylight. We think this is TECNO's primary focus with the Phantom X, as the camera software has been better optimised for low-light shooting. That said, the telephoto and ultra-wide camera are nearly as crisp and clean as the main camera. The telephoto camera has a lower resolution but definitely handles indoor scenes more consistent. The colour reproduction is very satisfactory. However, the image quality of the ultra-wide camera is not impressive as they're more heavily processed and appear muddy and noisy when cropping in.
Finally, the 48MP selfie camera is up there with the other flagship phones. It captures a fair amount of detail and handles exposure well, although the photos can sometimes lack fine detail and be even soft in low light conditions. The wide-angle option isn't very wide, but the sharpness and detail are expectedly excellent after all.
The TECNO Phantom X runs a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset paired with a massive 8GB ram and 256GB storage capacity, which indisputably promises a brilliant performance.
TECNO has also equipped the Phantom X series with an octa-core CPU speed capped (2x2.05GHz and 6x2.0GHz) and a Mali-G76 MC4 GPU for a promising high-end graphic operation. The device comes with an Android 11 operating system out of the box and a top-notch HIOS 7.6 skin, giving it an enhanced experience with that unique TECNO dash. It's a lot cleaner and more user-friendly compared to its previous generations.
The excellent battery life of Phantom X makes it one of the most enticing features compared to its predecessor in the phantom series. It has a 4700mah battery capacity with a 33W fast charging support. Even if you somehow manage to drain the phone's battery, the fast charging will have you back on your feet in no time. NOTE: It's not the fastest charging brick out there, but the Phantom X still manages a full charge in 1.5 hours.
Our review of the TECNO Phantom X shows that the Phantom X is a standout in the mid-range segment for its overall premium build. The blue colour is really lovely for the summer, the camera is top-notch (main and ultrawide not so much), the design and AMOLED screen is just perfect, and the Ella app is pretty impressive, although it still needs a lot more improvement.
The major drawback to this phone is the chipset being used. TECNO could have opted for a Qualcomm 888 or Qualcomm 855 Snapdragon processor as this would have elevated the Phantom X's potential to go up against more established brands in the market. This also plays a big factor in the price, as $550 seems a bit too much for a MediaTek helio G95 powered smartphone in this aggressive market where someone can get something better at a cheaper price. All the same, TECNO Mobile has really improved, and the pros to this phone are way more than the cons, so it's definitely a good buy if you can afford it.
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Q: Load file form root of rails I am new to rails. I uploaded image to root of rails project folder. I want to access this image in show method. I write some code by googling, they are not working. Can anybody help on this?
My code is
<%=  "#{Rails.root}/uploads/works/#{upload.id}#{upload.fileextension}" %>

It returns
http://localhost:3000/home/user/Documents/rails/TimeTracker/uploads/works/6.jpg

A: Rails is very strong on sticking to conventions.
one big convention in rails is that images should be uploaded into the app/assets/images directory. you shouldn't be putting it in the root directory.
Then you can use the image_tag helper.
Sticking to Rails conventions (where possible) will make your life much easier and make your code easy to understand and maintain
have a read through the documentation on rails assets to get a better understanding on how rails expects you to deal with images (and other assets)

A: You could use like this. Hope it works.
<%= image_tag "#{upload.id}#{upload.fileextension}", :alt => "image name" %>

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» News and Features » Broncho interview: I want to release stuff before it's finished
Broncho interview: I want to release stuff before it's finished
Oklahoma's Broncho spoke about slowing it down on their recent album 'Double Vanity' ahead of upcoming UK tour dates.
Last updated: 9th Sep 2016
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In Ryan Lindsey, Broncho posses a front-man who sounds unlike anyone you've ever heard before. An evolution in their sound on third album Double Vanity sees them stir in new wave influence, and it's this fascinating croon, sodden in reverb, settling into a densely layered motif that sees the Oklahoma band nail a more reclined approach.
Woven into a setlist that already contains their hook-laden sophomore LP Just Enough Hip To Be A Woman and its stand-out track 'Class Historian' (listen below), this churning dynamic makes for a wholly unique proposition when the band tour the UK in autumn.
Ahead of a stop at The Magnet in Liverpool on Tuesday 4th October, we had a quick chat with the band about the difference between their records, an affinity with the new wave era and more.
How do you feel the band has evolved from your first album to 'Double Vanity'?
We have been slowwwwwing down for sure. The slowdown is nice, because it makes the speed up feel so much more wild. If all our records were on the same plain, there would be no perspective on what we are doing. Now you can step back and see the difference between the records.
You streamed the album ahead of its release, an ever increasing trend, did any noticeable advantages come from that in comparison to your debut?
We did it mainly because we booked the tour before we had an official release date. And, we are procrastinators, so to help ease the consequences of being so late, we requested streaming our record first. It really got us out of a jam. Release dates are hard for me anyway. I want to release stuff the minute we finish something. Or, sometimes I want to release stuff before it's finished.
It's got to be said that your voice is thrillingly distinct, is this entirely natural or conscious for performance?
I think it is a little of both. It is something that has been developing through years of playing shows and time spent recording. I try not to think much about it. I try to just let things happen. I guess you could call me a naturalist.
Your music harks eighties new wave, do you hold an affinity with this era and was this a desire when you set out to record 'Double Vanity'?
I do love that era, I think the last two records show our love for that era. It wasn't really talked about at all during the process, but my guess is that we just can't get away from what we love.
The new record is much more laid back and groovy, is this more natural for the band when performing live?
It's way easier to play fast and hard. It's more of a challenge to figure out how to play slower and still retain as much energy as there was before. But it's more natural for us to record slower, so that's the trade off, I guess.
We saw you've just finished a tour with Cage The Elephant, how was that experience?
It was a great tour. I love all of those guys. They are true entertainers, and that's all I want to see. I want to see a show! They are good show business.
Aside from the shorter journeys - Is there anything you're particularly looking forward to whilst you're over in the UK in September/October?
Hanging out with Gavin Poole. Also, I love the beach in Brighton. I imagine I will end up on that beach.
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…where the outcome is decided upon by the referee?
I'm always mesmerized by news reports of those games. Inevitably, the newscaster goes to representatives from each side to interview them about the play.
Eyesight has nothing to do with it my friends. Or maybe it does.
You see, in life, the same event can be seen from multiple perspectives.
It just depends on who is doing the seeing, how it relates to their experience –how they make meaning out of the events.
We know ALL about multiple perspectives in Judaism. Rabbinic literature is full of different perspectives.
The Mishnah from the year 200 features famous opposing arguments from feuding rabbinic pairs like Hillel and Shammai, Shamaya and Avtalion and Yose ben Yohanan and Yose ben Yoezer.
Because our tradition is not fixated on dogma, the multi-vocality IS the tradition! Taking a deeper look, we can see many ways to view Hanukkah, too. Asking the age-old question: Ma'ei Hanukkah? What is Hanukkah? The Babylonian Talmud from the 5th century relates four answers.
1) it answers from a practical perspective: Hanukkah is the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev that lasts 8 days.
2) it answers from a historical perspective: Hanukkah marks when the Hellenists entered the Temple and defiled the oil there, but the Maccabees prevailed and conquered them.
3) it answers from a spiritual perspective: Hanukkah marks when oil was sought to light the lamp in the Temple, only one vial to last just one day was found with the seal of the high priest intact, but a miracle occurred and it fed the holy lamp eight days in succession.
4) and it answers from an emotional perspective: Hanukkah was established as days of good cheer on which psalms of praise and acknowledgement of God's wonders are to be recited.


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The National Women's History Project has announced its theme for National Women's History Month 2018: "NEVERTHELESS THEY PERSISTED: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women." The 2018 theme recognizes the intersecting forms of discrimination women have faced, and continue to face, throughout American history and celebrates the diverse women who have fought, and continue to fight, discrimination at all level and in all forms. Nominations should be emailed to nwhpnominations@gmail.com. Nomination will be accepted through May 20, 2017. Nomination form on the NWHP web site. The nominee's contributions should be of national significance and her work should amount to more than a single act or accomplishment. Nominations of women from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Nominations can be of both living and deceased women. For details, contact the NWHP.
IN OTHER NEWS: The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Commission will present a program on April 27th: "The Extraordinary Harriet Tubman: From Slavery to Freedom and Beyond" by Dr. Judith Wellman at the Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in collaboration with the Association for a Buffalo Presidential Center, the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, and the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. The Trailblazing Women Speaker Series celebrates the centennial year of women's suffrage in New York State.
May 4 to 7, 2017 is the Spring Writers Literary Festival in Ithaca, NY, a four-day festival the first weekend in May hosted by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County. Erica S. Brath Jennifer Cremerius, Rachel Dickinson, Barbara Mink, Liz Thompson, and hosts Stacey Murphy and Nora Snyder will present material from an anthology of writing related to women's suffrage to be released in summer 2017. The anthology is a project of the Writers' Block Party.
June 7, 2017 is the date for the New York Cultural Heritage Tourism Network's spring conference "Developing Strategic Organizational Sustainability" at Colgate University from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is designed for organizations, businesses and private sector interests to become active participants in their communities through regional economic development.


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Dance theater presents "Down the Rabbit Hole"
Local dance theater partners with Loyola alumnus to create an "Alice in Wonderland" themed productio
Kabrena Robinson as the Cheshire Cat in Chard Gonzalez's dance adaptation of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland."
GREY CROSS/COURTESY OF CHARD GONZALEZ DANCE THEATER
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The Chard Gonzalez Dance Theater invites you to play the role of Alice and step down into the rabbit hole for a whimsical experience.
"Down the Rabbit Hole," an abstract take on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," is choreographed by Chard Gonzalez with music composed by Loyola alumnus Shane Courville. The show premieres March 8 at the Marigny Opera House. Gonzalez wanted the performance to engage the
audience in a special way.
"I really want the audience to play the part of Alice. They will experience all of the whimsical adventures that Alice does, all through music and dance,"
Gonzalez said.
Courville, an '01 graduate,
adds his own magic to Gonzalez's production with the composition he has created. He will be conducting a folk band and soprano vocalist for "Down the Rabbit Hole." Courville will play original music, along with an arrangement based on David del Tredici's "An Alice Symphony."
Courville is currently an elementary school music teacher in New Orleans East. He is also working on a minimalist composition inspired by the cajun music of his upbringing.
"The major skill that the Jesuits and Loyola gave me was recognizing that my talents weren't just for me, but were for everyone. It has driven my life since," Courville said.
Courville said he is honored
to be a part of this CGDT production.
Choreographer Gonzalez is especially excited to premiere "Down the Rabbit Hole" because of a childhood fascination with "Alice in Wonderland."
"Growing up as a young boy in southern California, I always thought that Alice lived in Disneyland. From age five on, I was obsessed with finding Alice in Wonderland, a.k.a. Disneyland," Gonzalez said.
He said that while the show will be fantastical, it won't be "Disney-fied."
Gonzalez's dance company started rehearsing for their big premiere in January.
"There are 18 dancers in the show. They range from high school age to 45 years old," Gonzalez said.
About half of the dancers in the production come from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, a pre-professional arts training center for middle and high school students.
Three of Gonzalez's former dancers are currently students at Loyola. While these women are not in "Down the Rabbit Hole," they all had great things to say about Gonzalez.
Mass communication freshman Morgan Ballard learned from Gonzale and his unique approach to teaching.
"As his student, he allowed me
to figure things out on my own but gave me direction. In my 15 years of dance, my favorite piece I've ever been a part of was one he choreographed," Ballard said.
Ballard said that she definitely plans on seeing "Down the Rabbit Hole." She doesn't know what to expect from Gonzalez, though, because each performance is so unique.
Mass communication sophomore Jade Below appreciates Gonzalez's no- nonsense approach to dance.
"Chard is a very direct teacher. He pushed me out of my comfort zone all the time. I know so much more than the average dancer thanks to him," Below said.
Through Gonzalez's vision,
the Marigny Opera House will be transformed into the rabbit hole Alice falls into, described at the beginning of Carroll's novel. With the combination of Courville's music and Gonzalez's choreography, "Down the Rabbit Hole" is a highly anticipated production.
"Chard's definitely the best teacher I've ever had and I have a
lot of respect for him," psychology freshman Katie McCusker said. "He changed the way I see dance, as well as art in general."
"Down the Rabbit Hole" runs March 8-9 at 8 p.m.and March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Marigny Opera House.
Melanie Potter can be reached at [email protected]
Christopher Forsyth plays the Mad Hatter in "Down the Rabbit Hole." The show turns "Alice in Wonderland" into a dance spectacular. (GREY CROSS/COURTESY OF CHARD GONZALEZ DANCE THEATER)
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Ora aqui está uma grande verdade: ser específico.
Be specific with your clients, your vendors, your colleagues, and in your sales materials and you will avoid much of the unpleasantness involved in services, especially those communicated online. If possible, get your client to repeat back and always double check anything you are told, then get sign off, preferably in writing. It might seem difficult, but it is much more difficult later when you all remember the conversation going a different way!
Este artigo resume muito bem o que sempre advoguei junto aos meus colaboradores. Ser específico, e ser completamente honesto e transparente, traz sempre bons resultados. Pode afastar alguns clientes, mas nunca nos afasta o sono.


I have been loving the Simon Says Stamp Exclusive products including inks, cardstock, stamps, dies and more. I put together a quickie video showing this month's haul so you can see it up close and decide if you need it too! :) And all the supplies in the video are listed and linked below!


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Having a mobile website may soon not be enough to get users to patronize your local business if it doesn't deliver a fast and positive user experience. Wesley Young takes a look at the latest data and developments with regard to mobile websites.
BuzzBoard's research found that 47.3 percent of SMBs do not have mobile-ready sites. The report also notes another 2015 study by RBC Capital Markets that reflects an even lower rate of adoption, it found 67 percent of SMBs' sites are not mobile-ready.


A small-town Australian, Christine moved to London in 2011 in search of adventure and has never left. She's married to Ben, a Londoner, and has an unnatural obsession with indie magazines, good coffee shops, and the Wimbledon car boot sale. She is one of the co-ordinators and writers for threads, after a brief stint being Delia Smith's body double.
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// And that's a problem, because pain and disappointment are part of life.
// This Easter, let's not skip ahead of the pain into Act 3.
// It's all going to be okay.
// What does it really mean to love your neighbour? Another post in our series on modern slavery.
// Or, why I am not currently sunning it up in Barbados.
// The final post in our series on sport is a user's guide to a sweat-free summer, while still burning a few cals.
// Because surely I can't be the only one?! The last post in our series on risk.
// This month we're challenging ourselves to change up our day-to-day routines, consume less and live more thoughtfully. So I'm scrapping my beauty routine.
// How to deal with Sudden Revulsion Syndrome when you're dating.
What if we're not all meant to save the world after all?
// Sometimes the pursuit of a 'meaningful' career can become as narrow-minded and limiting as the pursuit of success.


Many people take it upon themselves to talk to the police, even though they do not have to. These statements are used against the defendant in some very harmful ways. Of course, any statement made to the police can and will always be used against you (see our blog on Miranda Warnings.) Other than statements made to the police, other types of statements can and will be used against criminal defendants. In this blog, we explore the various ways in which a person's own statements can be used against them.
Jail calls are always recorded. In fact, defendants are warned at the time of making the call that this is going to happen. Nonetheless, it is alarmingly common for criminal defendants to make incredibly incriminating statements on these phone calls. They go so far as to make full blown admissions to loved ones. These calls are always monitored and recorded. They are then played at the defendant's trial. If you are in jail, do not talk to anyone about the contents of your case. Be very, very careful about what you say. Know that these phone calls are always monitored and WILL be used against you.
Anything said to your attorney cannot be used against you. But remember that all phone calls are recorded and listened to. It would probably not be wise to go into details about your case over the phone even with your attorney. It would probably be best to wait until you see him or her in person.
Text messages, emails, Facebook messages, voicemails, etc. can be used against criminal defendants. They can be used in a number of ways. For one, they can be used as evidence that gives rise to probable cause to charge you. Further, they can be used against you in the negotiating phase. Finally, they can oftentimes be used against you at your trial. Even something as simple as an apology can be turned against a criminal defendant. It is important to consider what you say before you say it.
Criminal defendants often feel free to make incriminating statements on their social media accounts. What is posted on social media is then seen by the world and is turned over to the prosecutors. These posts/statements are then used against the defendant in trial. If you have pending charges, you should be watching what, if anything, you say on your social media account. Sometimes it is a good idea to deactivate your account altogether.
Statements that you make to anyone other than a person that falls into a privileged relationship (lawyer, doctor, spouse, therapist, etc.) can be used against you at your trial. Evidentiary rules against hearsay prohibit certain statements from being used as evidence in a court proceeding. But this does not include statements that the defendant himself made.
If you have pending charges, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney and get his or her advise on whether or not you should be making certain statements. At Gilles Law, we have criminal defense lawyers licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina.


Jokes on April Fool's Day, even a few days before April 1, are sought after by many people who want to find the original jokes on this occasion. If you do not have the idea of making fun on April fools pranks for kids, parents, a boy or a girl, then we have came to help. Below we have collected the best jokes and jokes for you that you can do to your relatives.
The best ideas for the April Fool's Day 2019 – at school, for children, for parents, for a boy, for a girl, for a sister, for a brother, by SMS, via the Internet . If you do not have ideas for jokes on April Fool's Day, then below you will find our suggestions.
April Fool's Day 2019 – when is it, what does it mean and what is the history of this holiday?
The funniest jokes on April Fool's Day are below. We found jokes for you that you can do for parents, children, sister, brother, boy or girl. Check out our suggestions for jokes on April Fool's Day.
1.Salt instead of sugar – this joke at April Fool's Day is always working!
A trick with a computer desktop – just go to the computer, do a print screen desktop(windows key +prt sc key), and then set the photo as your desktop background. Remember to put all files in one folder and hide in the taskbar.
The worm in the sugar bowl – cut the raisin in half and roll the half with your fingers to make it look like a worm. Then we place it in the sugar bowl.
Scrambled eggs with hard-boiled eggs – we boil all the eggs we keep in the fridge. Then ask the close person to make scrambled eggs.
A joke with a watch – we set all the watches in the house one hour back or forth.
Broken TV – how to make this joke on April Fool's Day? Just pull the plug from the socket so that it looks like it was there all the time.
Extremely unpleasant muffins – when baking muffins, add a tasty, fruity filling to ketchup or mayonnaise. The skewed face of your beloved is guaranteed!
Broken remote control – if we want to make a joke on April Fool's Day, all we have to do is remove the battery from the remote control.
Below you will find original jokes on April Fool's Day 2019 , which you can do, among others colleagues from work. However, let's remember to look at jokes with a grain of salt this day. It's all about having fun, and the April Fool's jokes are meant to make you smile on the other person's face.
Stick your friends and colleagues with sticky notes on their backs with funny inscriptions.
Wrap the co-workers' job post with sticky notes.
Tell your colleague that he was called to the boss when he will not be there.
Take the coin and glue it to the floor. Then watch colleagues who will try to pick up the glued money.
Wrap your colleague's computer with an aluminum foil.
April Fool's Day literally means the first day of April. It is a day of jokes , which is celebrated in many countries around the world. It's about making jokes, pranks and deliberately misleading someone. In this period, also in many media appear jocular information, aimed at creating a smile at the recipient. One of those jokes on April Fool's Day, which was recorded in history, was cut by the BBC station in 1957. Television announced that thanks to the mild winter and other favorable factors, Swiss farmers managed to collect the first crops of spaghetti. In addition, the video was accompanied by video material on which were presented smiling farmers who were just picking pasta from the trees. Thousands of people believed in television information. They called the BBC asking them for information on how to grow spaghetti in home gardens.
Interestingly, with the making of jokes by school-age children in some regions was also related to March 12, that is, St. Grzegorz (patron of students). This custom was called gregorian or geche.


Overusing antibiotics on livestock and poultry contributes to a major public health problem, antibiotic-resistant infections. People are increasingly aware of this, and customers have been hungry for meat raised without antibiotics.
The sandwich chain made its announcement just two days before we planned to deliver the petition signatures of more than 110,000 PIRG supporters to Subway headquarters -- part of the more than 250,000 petitions we collected along with our coalition partners.  Our staff and volunteers blanketed neighborhoods here in Maryland and around the country since early this summer collecting the signatures.
Coincidence? I don't think so either.
This is a huge victory for our health.
Subway's plan to eliminate antibiotics from its entire meat supply means fewer poultry and livestock operations will dose healthy animals with our life-saving medicines. It means halting a practice that breeds antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which already sicken two million and kill 23,000 Americans each year. And it means more hope that antibiotics will keep working to save lives today, and for generations to come.
We've still got a lot of work to do to solve this problem, but today we're celebrating. I hope you enjoy the moment, too. After all, you made it possible. Thank you.


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Foodstuff is superb! The problem is that not each food offers you the right sorts of healthful natural vitamins and minerals. Natural vitamins and minerals are vital to suitable physique operate and you are unable to constantly get what you require from meals by yourself. To learn a lot more about keeping yourself healthful, study on.
If you might be functioning out regularly, you need to have to be getting vitamins. This will let your muscles to recover a lot more rapidly and give you with the important nutrition you require to remain match.
Vitamins should be synthesized in get to be used by the body therefore, it is crucial that you know how nutritional vitamins and minerals react with 1 yet another. Iron is absorbed well with Vitamin C, but its absorption is inhibited by calcium. When you get an iron health supplement, you should stay away from calcium nutritional supplements, antacids, and dairy goods for 50 percent an hour just before or soon after.
In get to stay a healthier life-style, there are a certain quantity of minerals and natural vitamins you should take in in every single food. Attempt to take in at minimum 5 fruit and veggie portions day-to-day along with a little bit of protein. When you can't achieve this, search to dietary supplements for the missing natural vitamins and minerals.
Plan your supplement doses for mealtimes when any supplements have fats that require to be taken together with meals. This would include Vitamin E and omega3 fatty acids. They operate particularly properly when ingested with fatty foodstuff like fish.
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Paul Henderson and friends at ruralnet|uk have now reported on their year-long I-See-T project to explore the use of new technologies in the voluntary and community sector. I'm comforted to see it chimes in with a lot of the points Beth Kanter and I will be making at our workshop on Monday ... and in doing so offers a detailed account on the project blog of how the information and insights were gathered. I really like the way that the blog provides opportunities for people to comment on different sections. Why couldn't Digital Dialogues do the same?
Why is ICT not used for collaboration?
What are the barriers to ICT use for collaboration?
How can we overcome those barriers?
As I read the findings, the first thing that strikes me is that this report talks about the need for technology stewardship. Who are the people in your community or organization who have an interest in and sufficient technology skills to help you scan, select, implement technology and, very importantly, steward technology in use? This is the intersection between technology and practice which feels so natural for early adopters, but may be a barrier for the rest of us. (This is echoed in their comment about the challenges of rapid change.) Choice alone is overwhelming, and practices are not always obvious. In fact, people are inventing great new practices every day, but their spread seems slow.
Second, is their noting the "significant investment in time and animation." This is a direct follow-on to the stewardship of technology practices, into the stewardship of group processes. This is not to diminish the power of self organization. What I notice online is that self organization of talking has firmly taken root. Self organization of action is lagging far behind. Now animation or facilitation is NOT the only reason. But I think it is part of the mix.
I know we'll be exploring that on Monday.
Do you think the project covered too many applications rather than focusing on one or two specific cases and uses?
Am also curious to know if you thought about measuring the impact and sustainability of your project?
I am working on a project somewhat similar in nature, i.e., teachers separated geographically, and am happy I stumbled across your work here.
Please drop me a line if you'd like.


Google maps gets even better with the introduction of a better and brighter UI. New category icons and more colour coding are also part of the revised UI.
With the new update that Google has introduced to the look and feel of its Maps app becomes even better with revised colours and additional icons to correspond to places and business categories. The palette of this version is also brighter.
Food and drink is orange or gold, shopping is royal blue, services are lavender, entertainment is turquoise, outdoor activities and places are green and so on.
Google has also plans to highlight the places that it believes are relevant to query or need of the searcher (e.g., explore, driving, transit).
The changes are expected to be rolled out over the next several weeks and be reflected on all "products that incorporate Google Maps, including the Assistant, Search, Earth and Android Auto." These UI changes will also appear in third-party apps and sites that use the Google Maps API.
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