Decimation is an acceptable word in Scrabble with 15 points. Decimation is an accepted word in Word with Friends having 18 points. Decimation is a 10 letter long Word starting with D and ending with N. Below are Total 475 words made out of this word.
Decimation Meaning :- A tithing. A selection of every tenth person by lot- as for punishment. The destruction of any large proportion- as of people by pestilence or war.
Note: There are 1 anagrams of the word decimation. Anagrams are meaningful words made after rearranging all the letters of the word.
Note There are 5 vowel letters and 5 consonant letters in the word decimation. D is 4th, E is 5th, C is 3rd, I is 9th, M is 13th, A is 1st, T is 20th, O is 15th, N is 14th, Letter of Alphabet series.


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Q: Dailymotion API request returning blank result I am using the following code to retrieve video ID, title, thumbnail, duration and tags.
$dailymotion = "https://api.dailymotion.com/video/xreczc?fields=title,duration,thumbnail_url,id,tags";
$curl = curl_init($dailymotion);
curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
$return = curl_exec($curl);
curl_close($curl);
$results = json_decode($return, true);
print_r($results);

However it returns empty/blank page. I am using this on my localhost what could be wrong? I can call https://api.dailymotion.com/video/xreczc?fields=title,duration,thumbnail_url,id,tags directly in the browser and it works.
Any help, or ideas?

A: Please try with this one.
$dailymotion = file_get_contents("https://api.dailymotion.com/video/xreczc?fields=title,duration,thumbnail_url,id,tags");

$results = json_decode($dailymotion, true);

print_r($results);

A: You are trying to fetch a https link via curl which has known issues. See the following links to see if they help your issue.
Can't connect to HTTPS site using cURL. Returns 0 length content instead. What can I do?
http://unitstep.net/blog/2009/05/05/using-curl-in-php-to-access-https-ssltls-protected-sites/
Regards,

A: This code seems to fix it.
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, "https://api.dailymotion.com/video/".$id."?fields=id,title,thumbnail_url,tags,duration,embed_url");
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HEADER, 0);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_TIMEOUT, 20);
$results = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
$results = json_decode($results);
if (!$results || $results->error->code) {
    return false;
} else {
    return $results;
}

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The writer and poet Hugh MacDonald (1817-1860) photographed by Duncan Brown in 1858.
Hugh MacDonald was born in Bridgeton to Highland parents who had moved south to find work in the Glasgow cotton mills. The family was poor and MacDonald went to work when he was young, apprenticed to a block printer in a calico printing mill. He left to run a grocer's shop but the business failed and he returned to work as a printer.
MacDonald became a supporter of the Chartist movement and began to write articles and poems for Chartist newspapers. He is particularly associated with the Glasgow Citizen, a weekly newspaper founded in 1842, which first published his Rambles Round Glasgow describing walks round the city and the surrounding countryside with the Literary and Artistic Club. He became a member of staff on the newspaper in 1849, moving to the Glasgow Sentinel in 1855, and later editing the Glasgow Times.
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This is the second time around that I have purchased these shirts as I found the first two fantastic.With the humid weather we have had this year they are extremely comfortable to wear then its into the wash,on a hanger,dry in 1hr.How good is that!
These shirts are the best shirts I have ever owned for the price one cannot go wrong.They are very easy to care for just throw in the washing machine then hang on a hanger to dry you don't even have to put them outside I hang them in my bedroom!I will be getting a few more soon.
Very happy with the colour and quality of the shirts and the delivery time was excellent also.


Climate change is one of the biggest challenges that we face as a City. It is established that Green House Gases (GHG) are the cause of climate change and the actions taken to mitigate its effects need to be taken by the government and city residents. Optimally, the City's actions to address this issue should support and facilitate residents in reducing their carbon footprint.
-Vancouver's electricity is generated in British Columbia – 93% of it is from renewable sources. We are also developing neighbourhood-scale renewable energy projects. Conversion to renewable sources will create new green jobs.
-The City has implemented the greenest build code in North America.
-Vancouver is rising to meet the green transportation challenge by creating compact neighbourhoods with higher density to provide easy access to work, shopping and recreation. The City has shifted investment to walking, cycling and transit infrastructure instead of building new roads.
In conjunction with the Greenest City Action Plan, the City also has the 2040 Transportation plan that sets goals for residents and the city to reduce GHG emissions by making a more sustainable transportation system.
The City of Vancouver's Transportation 2040 Plan envisions an efficient transportation system to support a thriving economy, a healthy, safe, accessible and vibrant city, and an improved natural environment. Specific targets include having two-thirds of all trips in Vancouver by sustainable modes by 2040 and eliminating traffic-related fatalities. The projects outlined in this report support the high-level goals and specific targets of the Transportation 2040 Plan.
Transportation 2040 includes visions to make walking 'safe, convenient, comfortable, and delightful' and to make cycling 'safe, convenient, comfortable, and fun' for people of All Ages and Abilities (AAA), including seniors and children. The Cycling in Cities research from the University of British Columbia concludes that cyclists, and potential cyclists, prefer bicycle routes that are fully separated from vehicle traffic or are on local streets that have traffic calming to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic.
In the West End and Downtown core we know the benefits of living in a high-density community where walking, cycling and taking transit are the highest levels in the city. The sustainable transportation choices that we make contribute a huge reduction in the amount of GHGs that are emitted.
Going forward with the City's new building code to create more efficient uses of energy in buildings for lighting and heating will also lead to a significantly reduction the carbon footprint. When neighbourhood heating systems are implemented it will really make the density work to create more environmentally sustainable housing types.
Still, the West End needs to have more improvements to the roads to promote cycling for all age groups and abilities. Road conditions need to feel and be safe enough for more women, children and older folks to ride. Women riding bikes is the fastest growing group of cyclists in Vancouver with the construction of Hornby and Dunsmuir bike paths. The largest overall ridership levels in the world are in Denmark and the Netherlands where women are a least 50% of the cycling ridership While the construction of the Comox/Helmcken Greenway is a needed and great addition to safe biking routes in the West End, roads like Robson, Denman, Beach and Davie need more work. Cyclists do not feel safe to ride on these roads and are often found riding on the sidewalk. Imagine if there was West End Downtown separated bike lane!
This is next big vision for the West End and Vancouver to make cycling more mainstream for men, women and children of all ages. Safer road conditions like separated bike lanes need to be constructed on the high streets. This will not just reduce the amount of pollution in our community by reducing car use, it will also improve the health of all us living in the West End.
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The Dead Weight Fly Series features totally rad pen and ink drawings from artist Ryan Sharpe. This wicked cutbow trout design takes fly fishing and crosses it with a little fantasy, creating a beautiful hybrid- just like the cutbow itself! Rave on Hooligans.


I don't know about you but, I always feel like the holidays seem to come and go SO quickly! We've already sent and received cards wishing all our friends and family a merry Christmas and counted down to midnight to ring in the new year. Maybe it's just me but I almost feel as if I blinked twice and now it's almost Valentine's Day…um, what?!


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Black Adler v. Little Britain: Conflicts in the Meanjin takeover
When is a conflict of interest not a conflict of interest? Presumably when it involves two 'wholly owned subsidiary companies' of the University of Melbourne.
When is a conflict of interest not a conflict of interest? Presumably when it involves two 'wholly owned subsidiary companies' of the University of Melbourne.
Louise Adler is CEO of Melbourne University Publishing. She is also on the board of Meanjin, the little magazine with a big history that punches well above its weight. MUP is keen to subsume Meanjin so that the masthead is married to the MUP logo. So why isn't Adler's balancing act not coming in for closer attention?
"It is something we have found puzzling," says Meanjin editor Ian Britain mildly.
Before you consider what Louise Adler has in mind for Meanjin now that the magazine's board has approved in-principle a handover to MUP (the vote, apparently, was four in favour with three dissenting) you have to ask what it is that Adler thinks Meanjin is doing wrong.
Despite a subscriber base of about 2000 – a figure the MUP-pets are at pains to sear into the public mind – Meanjin continues to be a record of intellectual life in this country. Its historical role, according to Britain, is that it will be "a distillation in Australian thought of a particular subject at the time". It is, he adds, "a crucial player in what our chancellor Glynn Davis calls 'knowledge transfer'".
Why does Louise Adler (and presumably those board members who supported her and remain tantalisingly anonymous) have a problem with this?
Sandy Grant, the Meanjin board member responsible for offering external advice who resigned last year, offers some insights. It is all to do with that business of being a 'wholly owned subsidiary company'.
The university is not happy to have separate companies under its aegis acting independently. Since Meanjin depends on the university's largesse, you would think that was hardly the case. As the publisher at Hardie Grant books, naturally, Grant is used to a business model rather than an academic one. What he calls "a publishing environment".
"The time came," he says unequivocally, "for [Meanjin and its supporters] to realise that the form was finished as it was."
Time, in other words, to go on-line. His real beef with the Meanjin board, however, was the "endless to-ing and fro-ing" about who had jurisdiction over the magazine. He was also frustrated with an editor who "didn't want the board's input".
Adler likes to cite the Griffith Review as a model for what Meanjin might be. Britain thinks it is bit like comparing apples and oranges since the first has "a more political pitch" while the second is a literary journal directed at "a highly sophisticated, highly educated, non-specialist audience".
The quoted readership of the Griffith Review is 5000. It also receives more subsidy than Meanjin. A more realistic comparison might be The Threepenny Magazine, America's premier lit mag which has a print run of 10,000. The fact is that the high-end literary market is only so big and the only way to expand its reader base is to dumb it down.
The principal scenarios for Meanjin, then, are these:
Meanjin will cease to publish as a book and go on-line. An on-line edition, interestingly, will require more investment from the university, not less. There is also the vanity aspect. Many writers of note (according to Britain) would be chary of being published in an on-line only journal.
Meanjin will cease to exist altogether due to 'economies of scale' or, more pertinently, a withdrawal of funding from the Australia Council and Arts Victoria.
Meanjin will become a Trojan horse for MUP product.
Which brings us to the second and most intriguing instance of possible conflict of interest. MUP, in partnership with the university itself, is said to have invested something like $750,000 in a three-year sponsorship deal with The Australian Literary Review. It is an extraordinary investment and puts the $70,000 Meanjin is requesting for 2008 into the pale.
If MUP is so entwined with a literary rag which is rival to Meanjin then what is MUP's CEO doing on Meanjin's board pushing for the magazine's acquisition? That, you might say, is the $750,000 question.
It is not Meanjin's failure but its success, Ian Britain reckons, which has attracted the attention of MUP and Adler. It will be "a worthy ornament to her empire". An empire from which Britain has no choice but to exile himself.
"She has made it the case that I cannot apply for the job there."
By which you understand that in this battle of Britain his chief weapon is nuance.
A new editor for Meanjin, and 'all is well' at MUP
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"Industry Insights" is a recurring feature on Wysidio's blog highlighting music industry professionals and sharing their knowledge and experiences.
Musicians often face challenges with getting paid properly for their work, especially when they're just starting out.
Dae Bogan is an entrepreneur with many areas of interest and expertise in the music industry, but currently serves as CEO and co-founder of TuneRegistry, helping musicians and rights owners protect their works and receive what they are owed.
He moved to Los Angeles 13 years ago as an aspiring artist, but slowly became interested in the business side of music as he became the go-to person in his social circle for finding opportunities and making connections. While studying at UCLA, he started his first businesses in management and event promotion and production, and has undertaken many entrepreneurial ventures since then.
He became interested in the music tech space organically, as he began to notice the perpetual challenges musicians and rights owners face when it comes to managing their music and catalog and properly registered their work to receive what they're due. Thus, the idea behind his current venture, TuneRegistry, was born.
TuneRegistry is an online music rights and metadata platform with two key functionalities. Music creators can organize and store music metadata for their work, including who contributed to each song, recording session and release information, what distributors were involved, etc., adding up to over 100 different data points collected all in one place. Musicians and rights owners can also keep other important documents and contacts here to streamline their organization process.
Additionally, TuneRegistry works with the many various music rights, publishing and licensing organizations, such as BMI and ASCAP, to standardize the music registration process. Normally, the registration process is very segmented and you have to register with each of these organizations individually, as they don't share information with each other or have a standard format. TuneRegistry has one standardized process built in so that musicians can be sure their music is registered everywhere it needs to be, and it's a much simpler process than manual registration.
In addition to TuneRegistry, Bogan teaches courses at UCLA and other California-based universities on music business and entrepreneurship. He also serves as a mentor and advisor for a variety of music tech startups. One such startup that musicians working on building their following may be interested in is called ethr Music. It's a new app that enables you to broadcast the music you're listening to to your followers, so they can listen along with you.
Learn more about Bogan on his website or visit TuneRegistry to sign up for his registration service.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Volume 20 - Number 40
Asia-Pacific Leaders Consider Next Steps for TPP Accord
US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he would be pulling the United States out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) upon taking office, in a move that has left fellow Asia-Pacific trading partners considering how this will affect plans for deepening trade ties in the region.
The announcement was conveyed by a video message posted on YouTube, in which the incoming US leader outlined a series of executive actions which he intends to enact during his first 100 days in public office, based on what he termed "a simple core principle: putting America first."
First among his list of actions was trade, with Trump then following with other items such as removing curbs on shale energy and coal production, as well as cutting back on business regulations and investigating "abuses of visa programmes that undercut the American worker."
"On trade, I am going to issue a notification of intent to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a potential disaster for our country. Instead, we will negotiate fair, bilateral trade deals that bring jobs and industry back onto American shores," said Trump.
The announcement was far from new, given Trump's repeated promises on the campaign trail to rip up those trade accords that he finds are not sufficiently beneficial to the US.
Trump has not yet specified how he would approach new bilateral deals, neither in terms of their content nor in terms of their strategic positioning relative to the various other economic integration efforts underway around the world, including in the Asia-Pacific region. The president-elect also has not explained what aspects of the TPP he dislikes, besides the fact that it is a multi-country accord.
Congressional leaders in the committees that work on trade have said that they do have an interest in engaging with the Asia-Pacific region, and hope that Trump supports such a goal once taking office in January.
"That Asia-Pacific region will hold half of all the middle-class customers on the planet by the end of the decade. We want to be in there. And if we withdraw from that field, our economy suffers," said Representative Kevin Brady, the Texas Republican who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal after Trump's announcement, Brady also warned against ignoring the potential of that particular market. "I'm hopeful the new president gives us a chance to make the case to keep what's good in trade and creates jobs, and fix what's perceived to be bad," he said, according to an interview transcript provided by his office.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters in Washington on Tuesday that not moving forward on the TPP in the US would be "a significant missed opportunity for the American people," allowing other major players in the region such as China to advance their own trade accords that would not necessarily be built around US interests.
TPP leaders debate next steps
The announcement of the US' impending TPP exit has left the next steps for the accord – which took several years to negotiate – largely uncertain.
Some other TPP officials have suggested that perhaps Trump could change his mind, even at this stage, despite his multiple public pronouncements of wanting to leave the accord.
"Certainly the United States is a key anchor for all of the TPP countries," said Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo in an interview with the Sydney-based 2GB radio station. "We are very keen, though, recognising that many benefits would flow from this deal, to push ahead. We need to give the US time."
In a separate interview on 22 November, the Australian official said that his government intends to continue with TPP ratification, as are others.
"As I mentioned there is a substantial period of time that can elapse yet. And that gives the Americans time to remain abreast of the various developments with respect to ratification of the TPP," said Ciobo.
Meanwhile, Mexican Economy Secretary Ildefonso Guajardo has suggested that there may be other ways to proceed, for instance to see if the TPP could be split into bilateral deals.
"To move ahead is to have it ready for whether countries decide to continue in this [current] process, or if not to do as other countries have done, analysing pathways to integration or converting the TPP negotiation into bilateral deals. These are options to analyse," he told reporters in Mexico City.
Leaders from some fellow TPP countries have openly questioned whether there would be value in advancing a deal without the US. (See Bridges Weekly, 8 October 2015)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters in Buenos Aires this week that a TPP deal without the US would effectively have "no meaning" given the balance of trade-offs struck between the 12 countries in the negotiations. Abe had met with Trump just last week in New York, with the TPP expected to be among the subjects discussed. (See Bridges Weekly, 17 November 2016)
Meanwhile, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that a TPP without the US would essentially entail a new deal entirely, according to comments reported by Channel News Asia.
"That means the 12 [countries] minus one will have to get together and sign an agreement with a different coming-into-effect clause. And that is fresh negotiation, and that is not so easy to do," said the Singaporean premier in Lima.
He added, however, that the group was not yet at that stage and suggested that it was still worth watching to see what the US president-elect does once actually in office.
Indeed, the news of Trump's plans came just days after leaders from the 12 TPP countries met in Lima to take stock of any advances seen in their domestic ratification procedures, along with what may lie ahead for the mega-regional accord.
"President Obama conveyed that as we continue to engage globally, we must also continue to find ways to ensure that trade agreements contribute to our shared objective of reducing inequality," said a White House readout of the discussions.
"Our partners made very clear during the meeting that they want to move forward with TPP; preferably, they'd like to move forward with the United States," Obama told reporters in Peru last week.
The TPP currently includes 12 signatories: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam.
Eyes on RCEP, FTAAP
What the TPP developments could mean for other regional integration projects remains an open question, with some analysts suggesting that it could help inject these with additional momentum.
For example, a group of 16 Asia-Pacific countries – including all ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea – is in the process of negotiating a separate accord on trade and investment.
In other words, the accord involves ASEAN and its six FTA partners, aiming to deepen economic ties within the region.
That deal is known as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and is narrower than the TPP in scope. It covers nearly 30 percent of global GDP, though it does not include the US among its participants. Negotiators and ministers from the RCEP countries have both met over the past month to advance the talks, though a deal is no longer expected in 2016. (See Bridges Weekly, 10 November 2016)
RCEP officials are now planning a sixteenth round of talks next month in Indonesia, along with developing a provisional work programme and hosting schedule for the coming year.
Another project that would likely be affected is a planned "Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific," (FTAAP), a long-standing idea with backing by both the US and China which has seen renewed interest in recent years.
The FTAAP would potentially involve all members of the 21-country Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group, which includes both the US and China, as well as all of the TPP's signatories and several other countries from the region.
APEC ministers and leaders met this past weekend in Lima, Peru, with progress on the FTAAP plans one of the major topics on the agenda. On the FTAAP, leaders endorsed a "collective strategic study" which had been mandated by a 2014 "roadmap" endorsed in Beijing, and affirmed their commitment to continue with this project. (See Bridges Weekly, 6 November 2014)
"We reiterate our commitment to the eventual realisation of the FTAAP as a major instrument to further deepen APEC's regional economic integration agenda," said the group's leaders in their closing declaration.
An annexed "Lima Declaration on FTAAP" provides a series of recommendations, confirming that the planned free trade deal would be conducted in parallel to APEC, but outside of it. It also refers to what overall goals and principles should guide the process, and says that the future deal should build on the various other trade initiatives already underway in the region – including TPP and RCEP.
"We reaffirm that the FTAAP should do more than achieve liberalisation in its narrow sense; it should be high quality and comprehensive, and incorporate and address 'next generation' trade and investment issues," the annex says.
It also affirms that APEC economies will review by the end of the decade how "current pathways" are contributing to helping the FTAAP become a reality, in order to see what more work will be needed. Officials have also been directed to examine how so-called "next generation" trade and investment issues are being dealt with in regional trade deals and at the World Trade Organization, among various other instructions.
Officials are due to provide updates on FTAAP-related work in 2018 and 2020, in line with already scheduled updates on the implementation of the "Bogor Goals" adopted in 1994, which aim at slashing trade and investment barriers in the region.
Shifting trade landscape
Whatever the outcome on these multiple fronts, trade officials say that the various political shifts seen in major economies over the past year could potentially have long-term implications for the global trading scene, and are really driving home the need to make trade deals more responsive to the communities who have not experienced their potential benefits.
"Recent political developments could also have a significant effect on the trading landscape – from the Brexit referendum in the UK to the new administration in the US and upcoming elections in many big traders. It's early to tell what those effects could look like, but we must be watchful," said WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo during the APEC ministerial meeting which preceded the leaders' summit.
ICTSD reporting; "TPP 'has no meaning' without US, says Shinzo Abe," FINANCIAL TIMES, 22 November 2016; "TPP without the US would mean a new agreement, but would be a great loss: PM Lee," CHANNEL NEWS ASIA, 21 November 2016; "Acuerdos bilaterales, opción a la salida de EU del TPP: Guajardo," LA REDACCIÓN, 22 November 2016.
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First-Aid History: Taking A Look Back At An Old Antiseptic Merthiolate
Updated by Stephanie Thomas
Today we take a look back in history at an old first-aid antiseptic, Merthiolate (sometimes mistaken for other words like metholiade).
Everyone seems to have a go-to remedy for minor scrapes or cuts. But such remedies have varied over time, from hydrogen peroxide and iodine to rubbing alcohol, adhesive bandages, and over-the-counter ointments.
But treatments like these weren't so always popular. In fact, there were some treatments that were previously popular but have fallen out of favor in more recent years. Thiomersal is one of those treatments.
But what is thiomersal? If you're old enough, you might remember it as Merthiolate (or Metholiade). Both it and the related Mercurochrome were common antiseptic treatments in the U.S. during the 1950s and 60s. But whatever happened to it?
The Origins of Thiomersal
Development into Merthiolate
Questions About Safety
Decline As Antiseptic And Use In Vaccines
Merbromin was a chemical compound developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It consisted of carbon, hydrogen, bromine, mercury, sodium, and oxygen atoms, and was found to have antiseptic properties.
It was eventually marketed as Mercurochrome — an over-the-counter brand that diluted merbromin with water and/or tincture (alcohol) — a treatment for small cuts or open wounds. This product was widely used in the United States in the postwar years, and it was most notable for its sharp sting and tendency to leave red or brown stains on the skin.
Thiomersal was a related, and possibly derivative compound developed by the American pharmaceutical developer Eli Lilly and Company. The compound contained carbon, hydrogen, mercury, sodium, sulfur, and oxygen atoms.
In 1929, Eli Lilly and Company trademarked thiomersal as Merthiolate. It began to market and sell Merthiolate as an antibacterial treatment, also as a vaccine preservative.
Merthiolate was similar to Mercurochrome in that it was a mercury-based antiseptic treatment that gained popularity in US households during and after World War II. It also stung (some sources say even worse than Mercurochrome) and tended to leave red marks on the skin.
Many Americans of the Baby boomer generation (and earlier) remember Merthiolate as an antiseptic staple of bathroom medicine cabinets. But now, it is virtually unknown to later generations — for a few reasons.
The use of Merthiolate came into question in the 1970s. By that time, organic mercury poisoning (like from seafood consumption and environmental waste) was well-known — that it caused damage to the kidneys, brain, and developing fetuses — and made an ethylmercury-based treatment like Merthiolate subject to review.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began to review over-the-counter antiseptics in 1978. Over the next decade, Eli Lilly and Company stopped putting thiomersal in its over-the-counter products (ending the practice in the mid-1980s), including the antiseptic Merthiolate.
Nowadays, Merthiolate, and its counterpart Mercurochrome, are more likely to contain the compound Benzalkonium chloride — an ammonium compound — as an active ingredient.
In 1998, the FDA ended the "Generally Recognized As Safe" status of thiomersal, due to pharmaceutical companies' non-submission of corresponding health studies. The FDA also determined that it would subject companies intending to use thiomersal to lengthy review processes.
This may have been the end of thiomersal in over-the-counter Merthiolate, but the compound continued to be used as a vaccine preservative, well into the 1990s, at least in the United States. Thiomersal is still used internationally (though in very small amounts) in many vaccines.
Some believe the use of the compound in vaccines causes autism in infants. In 2011, however, the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed that "there is no evidence to suggest the amount of thiomersal used in vaccines poses a health risk".
Addressing this controversy, the FDA has suggested both that thiomersal is not harmful in the amounts used in current vaccines, and that the compound is not present in most vaccines recommended for use in the United States. Furthermore, the FDA states the use of thiomersal has "markedly declined due to reformulation and development of new vaccines."
Though once a wide-spread treatment for small cuts and abrasions, Merthiolate and thiomersal have a greatly-reduced status as over-the-counter antiseptics. However, the pain Merthiolate brought is likely not so easily forgotten.
So if you're wondering where Merthiolate went, look for members of your generation who remember it, too — they will probably have some pretty powerful memories, to say the least.
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Haley Thomas is a homesteading expert on The Survival Journal living off the grid and striving to be more self-sufficient isn't just a passion for her, but a lifestyle that brings her happiness every day.
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The Boston Globe today endorsed the Libertarian Party's Dan Fishman for the position of Massachusetts state auditor, the office tasked with checking under the hood of government and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Why are they always making the libertarians look like screwballs. The main thing they want is less government and more self reliance. What the hell is wrong with that?
We could use some of that in the clowns we, as Republicans, send to congress. In fact we could use a LOT of that in congress.
Is this finally a confession of just what MSM is actually backing and that's a comminist Libertarian style of Government run by Communists? They are the real enemy we're having to stand up to and do away with. Hitler would be so proud of them for the hate they produce.


Throughout life, the average person meets thousands of people and is exposed to even more ideas, concepts, and beliefs. The content of conversation, or the words used to convey a message, quickly fade, but the impression remains.
A contractor bidding for a job who makes a lasting impression on the client is more likely to get the job.
An applicant going through the interview process who makes a lasting impression on the hiring manager is more likely to get selected for the position.
A person who is courting another who makes a lasting impression on the other person is likely to gain the interest of that person.
An employee of a large organization who makes a lasting impression on the right people is more likely to advance within the organization.
A salesperson selling a similar product or service as other salespeople who makes a lasting impression on the prospect is more likely to sell that prospect his or her product.
A business marketing a similar product or service as other businesses that makes a lasting impression on the market is more likely to have success marketing their product or service.
A parent who makes a lasting impression on a child can change that child's life for the better.
Strong emotion. The stronger the emotion, the stronger the impression. It is easy for us to recall events in our lives where we were feeling strong emotion, either positive or negative. However, we generally cannot recall everyday events such as what we had for lunch last Tuesday (unless the meal was exceptionally good or exceptionally horrible).
To make a lasting impression on someone, get them to feel some kind of emotion. The anti-smoking commercials use ex-smokers with holes in their throats to get the public to feel fear. Beer commercials use half-naked people to make us feel good while seeing their product. Of course, your approach to getting others to feel strong emotion can be less gruesome and should certainly be less manipulative.
Use of imagery. People remember best in pictures, not words. This is why the use of imagery is so important in both memory and creating a lasting impression. For example, one of the most effective techniques for remembering numbers is to convert the numbers into words, then convert the words into mental pictures. The more outrageous the imagery, the more memorable it becomes.
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Luke Skywalker & Grogu set to RETURN With New Mandalorian Promo Art!!
Yowza!! So it looks like we have some more good news on the Star Wars front for everyone who was disappointed with The Sequel Trilogy!! This new official poster just dropped today as promo art for the next season of The Mandalorian. It's clear that Luke Skywalker and Grogu Will officially be back for swashbuckling adventure together. This brings more questions though who will be playing Luke Skywalker this time? It sure does look like Mr. Hamill himself! However I'm fully prepared prepared for Sebastian Stan to step into the role so bring it on!
Written by Peter Saturday Leave a comment Posted in childhood nostalgia, Movies, Sci Fi	Tagged with Baby jedi, baby yoda, casting, grogu, jedi, jedi academy, luke skywalker, mark Hamill, return, season 3, sebastian stan, Star Wars, the mandalorian, The thrawn trilogy, timothy zahn
Disney+: Bring Back Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker For One Last REAL Adventure!!
Bring. Back. Hamill. There I said it, I've been thinking about this for a while and now that I've accepted the fact that in reality Disney "Star Wars" is really nothing more than big budget fan fiction, my feelings on the sequel trilogy aren't quite as enraging as they once were. That being said, I was pondering the one major thing most disgruntled fans were livid about in the "Sequel" trilogy and it's hands down the portrayal & underwhelming demise of Luke Skywalker. I don't need to explain anything at this point, it's been talked to death over the last couple years. However I think you could really soften the blow of the "Sequels" if one bold move with a Disney Plus mini series, bring back Luke Skywalker from the Force in the flesh for one final curtain call.
Ok, of course I know it sounds like a total long shot but why let the opportunity pass by without giving Luke a one last real adventure, with Hamill in the damn role?! Lets say, something like a 4 episode series like the proposed Obi Wan show? What if Luke had unfinished business, learned that he could return from The Force or was pushed back out of it against his will? We could finally have one last real adventure with him, R2, 3P0, Chewy, Lando and maybe a sequel character or new ones altogether? Is the Disney Star Wars universe really better without Luke in the flesh? Perhaps the series could go deeper into the lore of The Force entirely, focusing on more of the mystery behind it in a dimension jumping adventure?
Luke being forced to wield a lightsaber once again, perhaps living his older years on the physical plain? Something akin to the 'Picard' show but with more action and a more compelling reason for Luke to return? Maybe he gives up his right of entry back once he returns? What if he returned to reunite or help Mara Jade, perhaps she's out there still and he was unaware of it? The possibilities for an 'Old Man Luke' mini series could be very compelling and it'd be a great way to right the wrongs of the sequel trilogy. It'd be a wonderful way to continue the current timeline having Hamill return for what fans were truly hoping for. I think it'd be the most epic tale and it's a shame that our limited time with the character in the "sequels" was such a disappointment, so there's still time to correct the Luke Skywalker problem, but it'd be a bold move. As it's really just all fan fiction without Lucas, I'd see no harm in letting Luke come back for one last REAL adventure-what fan would not have a total blast with this? C'mon Disney make it happen, the Star Wars universe is a more exciting place with Master Luke getting to walk among the living one last time!! Let's get this idea out there!!! Below is the one scene from The Last Jedi that imo makes the case for more Mark Hamill as Old Man Luke…
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Star Wars Episode IX: Hopes & Predictions Part 2!
Hey! Here we are with part two of my hopes and predictions for Star Wars Episode IX, this next installment is quite a deal breaker for the franchise's future. The Last Jedi was a polarizing film and JJ really needs to rope all the fans back into the arena and get everyone to stop bickering and name calling. How's he going to accomplish this? Well the last installment I focused on Luke, Rey & Kylo and what I hope to see from them in the next movie, I also included what I think though will actually end up being the case for the characters. One things clear, there's a lot of fans who're lacking the enthusiasm they once had for Star Wars, so let's take a look at some of the remaining characters and figure out just what'd be the winning recipe for Episode IX that just might bring back the disgruntled customers to the franchise!
I loved Finn in The Force Awakens, his character was totally likable and his back story was actually pretty unique as well. Sadly in The Last Jedi he was given a pretty uninspiring side quest that went nowhere not fast enough. I continue to think of all the other more compelling scenarios that could've been thought up instead of the whole casino thing and that whole being arrested for parking his ship illegally on the beach and thrown into jail thing. Uggh…such bad writing in my opinion. I hope in Episode IX Finn gets a little more respect and is given a more interesting story arc. I also hope he's given another chance to wield a lightsaber, he's got serious potential and needs one of his own for sure. In my opinion also he'd be the best love interest for Rey, him and Rose had absolutely zero chemistry.
Finn's going to be given serious redemption and JJ's gonna for sure have a rewarding adventure for him to embark on as well this time around. I'm predicting he'll use a lightsaber again as well at some point in the movie. He'll also spend a lot more time with Rey as the two of them had sweet chemistry together in The Force Awakens, I'm also predicting they'll have some sort of love connection, it makes a lot more sense than the whole "Reylo" theory. I wouldn't be surprised if he actually saves Rey from Kylo in the first lightsaber duel in the next movie. Whatever the case he's gonna be utilized in a much more compelling way this time around. I'm guessing that his "relationship" with Rose will be headed into the "friend zone" in the next film.
The Remaining Original Trilogy Characters: Leia, Chewy, Lando, R2D2 & C3P0
Oh how I'd love these characters to get their chance to really shine one more time. It's a shame how they've been shoved to the background especially in the last movie. I'm hoping Chewy gets a ton more screen time and is included this time around as a real supporting character. He was barely in The Last Jedi and when he was he was simply utilized for quick "porg humor". This time I hope he's actually in on the action, teaming up and sharing the screen with Lando in the Falcon.
Speaking of Lando I'm hoping he get's more than a quick cameo, give him a substantial role and perhaps pair him up with the remaining classic cast members. I think it'd be interesting if Lando was so angered by Han's death that he was fueled to want revenge against Kylo. That's a scenario we could really feel for his character. Also let's get C3P0 and R2D2 in this damn movie more, am I the ONLY one who thinks these two need more screen time?! These droids are truly iconic & what'd be amazing would be if Luke didn't die and could be teamed with the droids and Chewy once again. That however for some reason seems like wishful thinking at this point.
Lastly Leia, sadly there's not much they can really do with her at this point, they've got some footage they can splice etc but since she was pushed to the background in The Last Jedi sadly we're left with whatever JJ's got in the vaults. I'd have loved to have seen her use the Force in a different way, I think it would have been amazing if it had been revealed that Luke had indeed trained her as a Jedi (like in the Legends/EU material) and she'd pulled out a lightsaber in The Last Jedi rather than oddly flying through space. But hey that's just my opinion. All in all I hope they showcase the classic characters more this time around-people still LOVE them!! Continue reading →
Written by Peter Saturday Leave a comment Posted in childhood nostalgia, Epic Battles, Fantasy Movies, Movies, Sci Fi	Tagged with alive, asoka tano, billy dee williams, c3p0, carrie fisher, cast, casting, Darth Vader, fan backlash, finn, flashbacks, grand admiral thrawn, jedi, john boyega, keri russell, kylo ren, lando calrissian, leaks, luke skywalker, mara jade, new lightsaber, palpatine, plot, predictions, r2d2, richard e. grant, rose, secrets, snoke, spoilers, the knights of ren, thrawn
Casting the 'Star Wars: Heir to the Empire' Live Action Movie!
After the last two installments of the "Skywalker Saga" sequel trilogy 'The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi' from Disney I've decided to look elsewhere for a good fix of the iconic series til 'Episode IX' drops. There's definitely not a better spot to start than with Timothy Zahn's iconic "Thrawn" Trilogy!! There's a lot of Star Wars fans out there, like myself, who've never really seriously delved into the EU (expanded universe) stuff, I'd been recommended this trilogy of books, 'Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising & The Last Command' for a long time as they're considered by many fans the real Episodes 7, 8 & 9. I can firmly say I'd wished they'd have drawn from this storyline for the current trilogy as it's not a direct "retelling" that mirrors the original trilogy. It has incredible villains at it's core as well, that bury characters like Snoke, Kylo Ren & Phasma. The current trilogy is actually more of a reboot, borrowing major plot points from previous movies, even Rian Johnson's "The Last Jedi" while supposedly attempting to subvert audience expectations still follows very similar beats with the original trilogy.
Heir to the Empire is set five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the Rebellion, which is now known as the New Republic, is still fighting the final remnants of the Imperial resistance and trying to set up a strong new government. But in outer reaches of the galaxy, the most cunning of all the hand picked Grand Admirals is quickly gaining power and preparing to launch a series of deadly attacks on the New Republic. After convincing a crazed Dark Jedi to join his side, Grand Admiral 'Thrawn' is scheming his ultimate victory. I've been listening to the audio books, narrated by Marc Thomson and damn does that guy nail the voices of almost all character to perfection, as I listened I could picture it all unfolding on screen with the original actors, so if you're a bit late to the party (it came out in 1991!) & wanna check this out most definitely check out this version of the story, it's a ton of fun.
So obviously I began to think about how much I'd like to see this basic story on the big screen & while it is true, that because of the newest trilogy they'd have to change a few of the plot points I think they could still manage to tell a decent version of the original story. Fore instance Leia is newly pregnant with twins at the time in the book, that'd have to change, it'd have to be baby Kylo and it could take place a bit later than 5 years after Return of the Jedi. Still though, this story could indeed be brought to the big screen as many of the major characters required for this adventure have actually already been recast in 'Solo' and 'Rogue One'. I have my doubts however this movie would happen at this point in time, as 'Solo' was a bit of a flop and perhaps Disney wouldn't want to take a chance recasting the original trilogy characters again. If they ever do bring this to life though, I've got the actors right here cast that'd likely please hardcore fans- let's take a look at some choices for major characters in the story that I think would be great for the movie version of the epic trilogy….
Han Solo: Alden Ehrenreich
Obviously we've got to to cast Alden again as Han right? To keep with continuity of the new 'Solo' film it makes perfect sense he'd be up for the role again. I of course wish they'd have given Anthony Ingruber a shot as he's a spitting image and mastered the general vibe of Harrison Ford. But in this case we've already got our new Han so we might as well roll with it right? That's the good thing here, some of the casting is already complete. Phew!
Lando Calrissian: Donald Glover
Another no brainer, as Glover did an excellent job as portraying Lando in 'Solo'. He had it down and obviously did his homework on mastering a similar swagger of icon Billie Dee Williams. There's a lot of Lando here in this Star Wars adventure and it further cements him and Han's friendship after the events of ROTJ. It'd be amazing to see Glover back again and cement his legacy as a younger Lando once again as this story has a good deal of trouble for him and Han to get into!
Princess Leia: Billie Lourd
To me Billie Lourd is the only real option for Leia. She's the perfect age to play the role, she's totally beautiful like Carrie and she's Carrie's daughter!! She's also looks a lot like her and has already expressed interest in playing a young version of the character. How truly sweet would it be to have her play her mother's iconic character? Check this out as she states how she wishes she could play a young Leia:
I know she's got a small role in the latest trilogy but this would be a whole new timeline. I'd love to see Billie as Leia learning to use a lightsaber as well as tapping into the Force like she did in the book. How could you turn her down for the role? You'd have to have no damn soul!
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The Inspiration Behind "Big Trouble in Little China"!
It's pretty much common fact this day and age that 'Big Trouble in Little China' is one of the coolest movies ever made. Anyone wanna disagree with me here? It pretty much stands alone as one of the best, most original movies that John Carpenter has ever done and defies any real genre. Carpenter must be a genius right?!
Most likely that's true, but even genius minds get inspired to create awesome things often from some other source. Sometimes though these brilliant minds can unintentionally take full credit for something great. So I wanted to take a quick minute to address just what movie was indeed the inspiration behind 'Big Trouble'. Ever heard of "Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain"? I didn't think so!
This rad Hong Kong flick from from 1983 was indeed the inspiration for Carpenter's masterpiece! John Carpenter has gone on record several times citing this movie as his inspiration for his 1986 feature film. Yep this little known special effects driven flick was what got Carpenter's mind reelin' to eventually compose "Big Trouble in Little China". This one is an unknown gem, at least here in the United States where it's extremely hard to find. Director Tsui Hark, who was attempting to break out a s a superstar, attempted to mix the kind of mythological adventures that were popular at the time, with a more Hollywood approach and more western stylized special effects work.
Even more impressive was that he brought in the people behind Star Wars for technical special effects assistance. Add in my favorite chinese actor Sammo Hung and you've got quite a stellar movie! So go check it for yourself but keep in mind that there was a remake (which wasn't nearly as enjoyable as the original) and if you loved 'Big Trouble' eat your heart out with this one! Hong Kong cinema in the 1980's was a ton of fun!
Here is the FULL movie uploaded to Youtube!!
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Is Mark Hamill Just Too Damn OLD for Star Wars Episode VII?!
Sorry folks I had computer problems for the whole last week and wasn't able to effectively blog unless blogging from a smart phone sounds fun? Anyway I kinda missed reporting my thoughts on the whole Star Wars future trilogy / Disney fiasco. So first let me say I think it's a great thing that we finally got Star Wars away from Lucas. Sorry George! I also think this will mean BETTER films for the franchise. The prequels can't be erased from our minds sadly but maybe we can tarnish off the shit that has been coating Star Wars and get something truly amazing that the fans will lose their god damn minds over. I have a feeling that is exactly what we'll get. In fact I think a great director will be chosen and like J.J. Abrams did for Star Trek this director will do similars wonders for Star Wars.
So today I want to address the fact that we are getting major speculation that Episode Seven will feature possibly Luke Skywalker, Leia and Han Solo. They won't be casting new actors, they will be including Hamill, Fisher and Ford. I've already heard people bitching about this idea, calling them too old to carry a movie. Quite possibly this really could be the case. I however think that with a few younger cast members the movie could be rounded out perfectly and capture the nostalgia for longtime fans and younger fans alike. My real focus here though is on Luke Skywalker. I feel Episode Seven must feature Hamill as Luke, much like the way the last Star Trek movie featured Nimoy as Spock. However I'd like to see Luke as a major player in the movie rather than a cameo, maybe not first billed but a great supporting part played. So let's cut the small talk and get to the point is he too old for the role?
That's what I hear people saying, however one thing that has been a constant theme in Star Wars is one simple fact. A Jedi is dangerous, but and OLD Jedi is the most lethal and deadly of them all. Obi-Wan, Yoda, Vader, Dooku? Need I go on?
So this makes perfect sense to me to have Mark Hamill return as an older Jedi. I mean I almost wish Hamill was even older for the role. I imagine him training someone in the Jedi Ways and having to fight along side his student/students against whatever threat is chosen for the next film. I'd also agree that Hamill would have to take this role very seriously, I mean he better be running on the damn treadmill as I type this. All we need is him to get back into shape, he can look old as shit but he's got to look like he can still kick some major butt with a lightsaber. I also think it could possibly end up being the most bad ass Skywalker role yet if done tastefully. I think it's a must, it would tie the films together and make a lot of sense. Now Harrison Ford & Carrie Fisher? I'm not so certain about. What I do know is these movies cannot possibly be worse than the prequels, so whatever we get will seem like a god damn Academy Award winner next to the last few films. One thing to seriously consider is who else could return form the past for these movies? Bring 'em on Disney!
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Buy 5 Skyroam Daypasses and get Skyroam Mobile Hotspot for FREEBuy 5 Skyroam Daypasses and get Skyroam Mobile Hotspot for FREE. Each Daypass gives you 24-hour access to internet data in over 130 countries. Buy and activate daypasses whenever you need them.. Skyroam's personal Wi-Fi hotspot provides fast, secure and cost-effective mobile internet service around the world.. Simple, cost-saving pricing - Get UNLIMITED data anywhere around the globe for just $8 per day pass. Buy day passes only when
GlocalMe G3 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, Worldwide MIFI Portable Travel WiFi Device with 8GB US &1GB Global Data, International Pocket Prepaid WiFi Hotspot Wireless Hotspot Upgraded Version -Gray
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Connect Global, Pay Local Stay online globally without any SIM card and roaming fee! GlocalMe is redefining the way we stay connected to the internet globally by offering network compatibility with a number of carrier networks in 106+ countries and regions around the world. Cost-effective data rates GlocalMe brings affordable, predictable and flexible rates to fit your need. You can do pay-as-you-go and pay only for the data you actually used. GlocalMe also provides quite a few multi-country or
Skyroam Solis: Mobile WiFi Hotspot & Power Bank + 1-Year GoData Data Subscription // Global SIM-Free 4G LTE // Pay-as-You-go // Coverage in 130+ Countries ...
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38% Off Skyroam Solis with 1 year of the Skyroam GoData Per GB Subscription. Stay connected on-the-go with super fast mobile WiFi and power for charging for devices. Hassle-free - always fast and secure internet at one low, flat rate worldwide. Skyroam Solis is the ultimate travel companion, a smart travel device that is a dual global 4G LTE hotspot and power bank. Skyroam Solis provides super fast, secure and affordable mobile data for up to 5 devices with no SIM card in 130+ countries.BUNDLE &
Netgear Unite Explore 4G LTE Rugged Mobile WiFi Hotspot GSM Unlocked
By NETGEAR
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AT&T Netgear Aircard 815SDOES THIS DEVICE NEED A SIM CARD: Yes this device needs a micro size SIM card, (not-Included though Free from most GSM Networks with activation of an account) There will be a sticker with the Unlock code enclosed on the box Label in case you need to reformat the device or change your Network provider.. WHAT NETWORK FREQUENCIES ARE SUPPORTED BY THIS DEVICE: The Phone will support the folowing Technology Bands: 3G 4G HSPA+ UMTS 850 900 1900 2100MH. 4G LTE Bands 1 2 3 4 5 7
ZTE Velocity 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot (AT&T) - Black
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The AT&T Velocity offers worry-free WiFi! Velocity features an intuitive touchscreen, easy connection process, 4G LTE and dual-band WiFi. Plus, you can connect up to 10 devices and get up to 10 hours of secure WiFi virtually anywhere you are!DOES THIS DEVICE NEED A SIM CARD: Yes it does Being that this device is GSM unlocked it will work on any GSM Network with a Micro size SIM Card The sim card does not come included, FYI Firmware Updates will only be available over the Air with an Active AT&T
Huawei E5573Cs Unlocked 150 Mbps 4G LTE & 50 Mpbs 3G Mobile WiFi (4G LTE in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and partial LATAM)
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Huawei E5573Cs can be used as a wireless modem when the Wi-Fi is enabled. All you need to do is insert a SIM card of your choice (as it is UNLOCKED) then the device is ready to use. A maximum of ten wireless users can access the E5573 at the same time. The E5573 allows you to access the Internet via LTE/3G or Wi-Fi. When you are using the E5573 in areas with a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, an airport, a cafe, a hotel, or your home, the E5573 switches to Wi-Fi connection automatically, saving your
Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - AC791L (Verizon Wireless)
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Replacement router from Verizon, Comes with accessories in a replacement box. Sim Card is NOT included.Powerful Performance: Surf at top speed. Use a device that offers the latest in bandwidth, speed, and performance - ideal for stremaing videos, sending emails, and keeping your social status up-to-date while on-the-go.. Powerful Battery - Recharging is the least of your worries. Last the day out with up to 24 hours of continuous use. The Jetpack 971L can also charge a smartphone or small portab
Huawei E5785Lh-22c 300 Mbps 4G LTE Mobile WiFi (4G LTE in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa & 3G Globally. 12 hrs Working, Original OEM Item) (White)
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Huawei E5785Lh-22c is a high-range 300 Mbps 4G LTE & 43.2 Mpbs 3G Mobile WiFi Hotspots from Huawei. It can be used as a wireless modem when the Wi-Fi is enabled. A maximum of ten wireless users can access the E5785Lh-22c at the same time. The E5785 allows you to access the Internet via LTE/3G or Wi-Fi. When you are using the E5785 in areas with a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, an airport, cafe, hotel or your home, the E5785 switches to Wi-Fi connection automatically, saving your LTE/3G network traf
USB Adapter for AT&T ZTE Mobley OBD2 LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
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This item is used to power a ZTE Mobley off of USB power for using the Mobley hotspot in the home, RV or anywhere you want to use your connected car data plan including the $20 unlimited one. ZTE Mobley will need to be set to No Time Out on the power save menu in order to prevent item shutting off. If your ZTE Mobley doesn't have the No Time Out feature then set it to 2 hours and wait for firmware update. Current firmware is VM6200V1.0.1. USB adapter may not be compatible with some USB power ban
Verizon Wireless - Novatel 5510L Mobile Jetpack 4G LTE Hotspot (Renewed)
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This Verizon Wireless Mifi Novatel 5510L Hotspot offers 4G LTE. SIM card is NOT included.4G LTE: Connect up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices. USB tethering-capable with Windows. Requires a SIM card Not included. Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n). VPN Capable 1.54-inch OLED status display.
Huawei E5573Cs-609 Unlocked 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot Router 150 Mbps (4G LTE in USA AT&T Europe, Asia, Middle East & Africa Digitel Orange)
Huawei E5573Cs-609 can be used as a wireless modem when the Wi-Fi is enabled. All you need to do is insert a SIM card of your choice (as it is UNLOCKED) then the device is ready to use. A maximum of ten wireless users can access the E5573 at the same time. The E5573 allows you to access the Internet via LTE/3G or Wi-Fi. When you are using the E5573 in areas with a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, an airport, a cafe, a hotel, or your home, the E5573 switches to Wi-Fi connection automatically, saving y
Samsung 4G LTE Network Extender Verizon Wireless Cellular Signal Booster SLS-BU103
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Description The 4G LTE Network Extender is like a personal mini cell tower for your home or office*. This sleek, compact device enhances your existing 4G LTE coverage at no additional monthly cost. (Please note that it does not support legacy 1X voice or 3G EVDO data services). Up to seven users can simultaneously have access to 4G LTE data and HD Voice. Simple to install and easy to use; the intuitive LCD display assists in set-up and operation. The 4G LTE Network Extender utilizes your always-
Huawei E5573Cs-509 up to 150 Mbps 4G LTE Mobile WiFi (AT&T in the USA, Movistar and Movilnet in Venezuela! Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa & 3G Globally) Original/OEM Item from Huawei!
Huawei E5573Cs-509 can be used as a wireless modem when the Wi-Fi is enabled. All you need to do is insert a SIM card of your choice as it is UNLOCKED then the device is ready to use. SIM CARD OR SERVICE NOT INCLUDED! You will need to buy a SIM card with an ACTIVATED DATA PLAN. A maximum of ten wireless users can access the E5573 at the same time. The E5573 allows you to access the Internet via LTE/3G or Wi-Fi. When you are using the E5573 in areas with a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, an airport,
Huawei E5788u-96a 1Gbps 4G Cat 16 LTE Advanced Mobile WiFi (4G Advanced LTE Globally - Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa)
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Huawei E5788u-96a is a worlds first LTE CAT16 device with the best LTE 6 capability: 4x4MIMO and has a ultra fast download speed reaching up to 1Gbps. It can be used as a wireless modem when the Wi-Fi is enabled. A maximum of 32 wireless users can access the E5788u-96a at the same time. The E5788 allows you to access the Internet via LTE/3G or Wi-Fi. When you are using the E5788 in areas with a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, an airport, cafe, hotel or your home, the E5788 switches to Wi-Fi connecti
ZTE Velocity 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot GSM Unlocked - Black
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AT&T Velocity offers worry-free Wi-Fi when you're on the go. With its intuitive touchscreen and simple connection process, you can easily create a secure Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices and up to 10 hours of use-in the car, a customer meeting, a hotel, or virtually anywhere you need Wi-Fi. 4G LTE connectivity1 and Dual-Band Wi-Fi technology combine to maximize reliability and data transfer speeds. And you get the confidence that comes with connecting to an encrypted Wi-Fi networ
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AI robot helps support shielding households during pandemic
Two brothers who founded a company to develop assistive technology to support digitally excluded individuals, after their grandmother fell over and was left for eight hours unaided, is looking for growth.
Monty and Hector Alexander, from Inkberrow in Worcester, launched Yokeru last year. Their AI call centre business proactively calls households, assesses vulnerability, and monitors the wellbeing to ensure vulnerable households are adequately supported.
Yokeru, has now joined the Birmingham-based Serendip Incubator. The incubator operates in partnership with the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN).
Serendip Incubator supports digital start-ups similar to Yokeru, providing access to technology markets and the vital knowledge and expertise that small businesses need to launch.
Yokeru uses technology to identify hundreds of shielding households in need of local authority support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since May this year, the AI automated call centre has been helping local authorities identify hundreds of households that need further local authority during these unprecedented times.
Digital exclusion is a national challenge.
While the digitisation of public services, such as health and welfare, improves access for many, those who are most vulnerable are often left behind.
99% of those in their 20s and 30s have internet-enabled smartphones, and online services are convenient. Newly-established platforms like Babylon Health now allow people to reach their doctor immediately, and from anywhere, over app-hosted video calls.
For older and more vulnerable cohorts, however, digitisation can perversely mean further exclusion. In the UK, only 40% of those over 65 use an internet-connected smartphone (leaving 7.08 million people without). Across all age groups, 8% (4.3 million people) have zero basic digital skills, and a further 12% (6.4 million adults) only to have limited digital abilities.
The automated platform works by calling the home or mobile phone line. This use of existing communication infrastructure is a reliable, and less invasive, way of contacting the digitally excluded and at a fraction of the cost of a call centre.
To date, Yokeru has made regular contact with 9,000 shielding residents in the West London borough. Of the 9,000 residents contacted, the platform identified 927 households with 'unmet needs' such as mental health, struggles to get food or medication, loneliness, and safeguarding concerns.
While the work has begun in London, the brothers are planning to roll out the work across the West Midlands region.
Hector & Monty grew up in Inkberrow, in Worcestershire, and now spend their time between Inkberrow and Shepherds Bush in London. With no formal office space, the company are looking to make the most of the facilities that Serendip has to offer, as well as the WMAHSN networks and links to industry as they expand into the West Midlands.
Hector said: "We are very excited to begin working as part of the Serendip incubator. The WMAHSN's approach to supporting digital innovations with the potential to save lives and improve health outcomes resonated with us at Yokeru, so we applied to the Serendip programme.
"We are from near Worcester, so the opportunity could not have been timelier – especially as our technology could have a tremendous, positive impact in the region. We developed the platform in response to a specific, widespread and unreported problem of digital exclusion, an issue that is particularly severe in the West Midlands.
"Research demonstrates that one in five people in Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent hadn't been online in the past three months or had never used the internet – twice the national average (ONS). WMAHSNs generous support will help us to develop and deploy the technology throughout the region (and further afield) ensuring that public services can support these digitally excluded individuals."
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