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Q: DocuSign Connect webhook not including HMAC header I've referenced this StackOverflow question, but the responses were not helpful in my case.
I've setup DocuSign Connect to use the SOAP interface and checked the "Include HMAC Signature" for the Connect configuration. I've built my endpoint and can properly receive the envelope payload, but the request does not include the X-DocuSign-Signature.
I'm observing the headers by looking at the HttpContext once the WebMethod is called:
HttpContext.Current.Request.Headers

9 headers are being sent: Connection, Via, Content-Length, Content-Type, Expect, Host, User-Agent, SOAPAction, X-ClientSide.
I used @CountZero's recommendation from the other thread and set the EventNotification IncludeHMAC property on the envelope request, but that didn't result in the header being populated either. Also, I'd prefer to continue using the SOAP interface.

A: At this time what you're trying to do is unsupported. HMAC signatures are not included if the Connect SOAP interface is enabled. We don't have an open enhancement request for use of SOAP with HMAC, so if that's important as well, please contact DocuSign Support include your use-case so we can include your justification and file an enhancement request.
Envelope-level EventNotifications can support HMAC if includeHMAC is set to true in the EventNotification parameter block.

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Congratulations to Yesenia and Greg for their picture to be included in the Top 20 photos under Bouquet/Garter(Action) category in WPJA Q4 contest. I am really excited and honored. Thank you Yesenia and Greg, for letting me to be your photographer, to share your joy and capture the unforgettable moments.
And congratulations to all the winners and their outstanding work. That's a really great driving force to push myself to get my work better.
Below are the awarded images in previous 2009 WPJA contests.
Teresa and family took us to Deep Water Bay and Stanley Market on the third day of Chinese New Year. Deep Water Bay was rather quiet (as I remembered it) with only a few elders swimming in the cold icy water. Cute little Jocelyn had fun playing with bubbles and sand. Our two boys had fun running on the beach and throwing rocks into the sea.
Stanley Market has changed so much since I last visited, many many years ago. We had a very tasty and authentic "fish ball" noodles meal at a local street side restaurant (Dai Pai Dong). They even had Coca Cola in classic bottle!
Here's a selection of pictures just for Teresa and her family =).


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India Must Plan New Strategy for Cities to Reap Full Benefits of 'Self-Reliance' Initiative
By Pavan Ankonapalli and Jaya Dhindaw on August 7, 2020
While announcing a stimulus package of INR 20 lakh crore ($260 billion) in his address to the nation on May 12, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to make use of the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to ...
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Today's streets are contested spaces. There seems to be an ongoing, intensifying competition between cars, bikes and pedestrians, trying to get from point A to B as quickly as possible. How do they all share the limited space available in ...
Unlocking Climate Action: When Nations, States and Cities Reinforce Each Other, Everybody Wins
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My name is Harshitha, and I am the Technical Team Member in Asia for the International League for Brand Responsibility.
I have the honor to organize alongside brave garment workers and members of the Garment and Textile Workers Union (GATWU) in Bangalore, India fighting to form an independent union in an Avery Dennison supplier factory.
Avery Dennison produces for brands like Levi's, H&M, Gap and more.
I am writing to you today to share with you the alarming updates from the factory floor, and to ask your support.
GATWU is fighting to grow our union to combat management's coercion and unequal pay practices. Through legal means, we are fighting to reinstate 52 dismissed contract workers and demand back pay against major violations of the Minimum Wage act. The Ethical Trading Initiative has taken the lead in conducting the mediation between management and our union, despite Avery Dennison's attempt to delay the process.
Furthermore, in an act of bad faith, Avery Dennison recently announced it would effectively end overtime benefits for members of GATWU in order to weaken them financially and persuade them to not join the union.
This action is part and parcel of a consistent pattern of retaliation from management against our union. Our members are standing strong to demand reinstatement and respect for overtime benefits. We are holding trainings for workers producing for H&M and wearing pamphlets and buttons on the factory floor to galvanize support.
We are fighting to collectively bargain for fair wages and fair hours.
Avery Dennison has a fight on their hands. Will you support us in this critical moment?
Please consider donating to the League today. Your donation here goes towards supporting GATWU leaders in ensuring job security and fair wages today!


Arts Teachers' Union in collaboration with Daugavpils University Department of Arts and Design, as well as Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center are inviting scientists, artists, educators and students to participate in annual international conference ''PERSON. COLOR. NATURE. MUSIC. Rothko and Abstract Expressionism.", which is taking place in DMRAC in between May 8 – 12. Applications should be sent until March 15.


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Most Spoken Languages in The World 2019
There are over 7,000 languages in the world, each with their own histories and sounds. All of these should be celebrated. But some languages are much more widely spoken than the rest. Find out which languages keep us connected and keep the world running.
Determining what are the most spoken languages in the world is a more difficult task than you might imagine. When tallied according to number of native speakers only, these are the 5 most spoken languages in the world.
1.	Chinese
People sometimes speak of "Chinese" as if it's a single language. It's a group of related languages, of which Mandarin Chinese is by far the biggest. It's an official language in the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Singapore. Mandarin Chinese is the largest language in the world when counting only first language (native) speakers. This is due to the significant population of China. Numbers vary widely — Ethnologue puts the number of native speakers at almost 1.2 billion native speakers, roughly a billion of whom speak Mandarin — but there's no doubt it's the most spoken language in the world. If you wish to learn a language that one in six people in the world speak, this is the one for you. Seeing as Chinese is a tonal language that uses thousands of logograms, it will certainly keep you busy.
2.	Spanish
Sí señor! By number of native speakers, Spanish is the second biggest language in the world. If we were only to look at native speakers, Spanish has its nose in front of English with about 400 million speakers. If you want a language that will open a whole continent to you, Spanish is your best bet. The language now known as Spanish originated in the Castile region of Spain. For this reason, it's sometimes referred to as "Castilian" – castellano in the language itself. Since then, Spanish explorers and conquistadores have spread their language all around the world. It's spoken across South and Central America and the Caribbean, with pockets of speakers in Southeast Asia and even Africa.
(Trivia titbit: Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa to have Spanish as an official language.)
3.	English
If you're reading this article, you may be one of the 360 million-odd native English speakers, or one of the halves a billion people who speak it as a second language. Thanks to the historical dominance of the British Empire – and, more recently, the economic and cultural clout of the United States – English is well-established as the world's lingua franca (if only there were other contenders for an international language) of business, travel and international relations.
The relative ease with which English can be picked up (especially compared with Chinese) and the pervasive soft power of US culture means that English will continue to dominate the world stage for the foreseeable future. For some, English is still synonymous with opportunity and a better quality of life.
4.	Hindustani
Hindustani is the collective name for Hindi and Urdu – two dialects of the same language. India has 23 official languages, with Hindi/Urdu chief among them. Whether this is one language — Hindustani — or two dialects, is still fiercely debated. Hindi is spoken across northern and central India and is the official language of the Indian government. Urdu is primarily spoken in Pakistan. While Hindi and Urdu have differences in vocabulary and pronunciation, speakers of either language can easily communicate with each other. A notable difference between Hindi and Urdu is that they use different writing systems. Hindi is usually written in in. Urdu, on the other hand, is written right-to-left with a script that's closely related to the Arabic alphabet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Hindu nationalist, is seeking Hindi displace English in the southern Indian states as the primary language of official communication and education, a strategy that has been met with resistance. If you ever travel in the Indian subcontinent, a little Hindi will get you a long way. Plus, this is the language that gave us shampoo, jungle, jodhpurs and bungalow — what's not to love?
5.	Arabic
Arabic is the official language of 26 countries, although some have argued that it's not really one language, but several. Recent numbers put Arabic at around 250 million native speakers. But this is another instance of numbers not telling the full tale: Arabic, like Chinese, is so vastly different in its respective dialects as to be effectively several languages, grouped as one for the sake of convenience. Modern Standard Arabic is a primarily written form, closely related to the Classical Arabic of the Quran. However, the spoken forms of Arabic in, say, Oman and Morocco are so different that a couple of philosophy professors from these countries might be able to discuss the finer points of the ancient texts while still struggling to order lunch. If we leave this aside and assume that there's a single tongue called "Arabic", then it's a massive language, with over 400 million speakers. It originated on the Arabian Peninsula and has since spread all across the Middle East and North Africa. Arabic is also, of course, the language of Islam. While most Muslims are not native Arabic speakers, the language is of special importance to the world's second-largest religion. Islam holds that God (via the angel Gabriel) literally spoke in Arabic when he dictated the Quran to Mohammed. That was 1400 years ago, and modern Arabic dialects have changed a lot since the "Classical Arabic" of the Quran. As well as their local dialects, many Arabs also speak "Modern Standard Arabic", an academic dialect that's based on Classical Arabic. Other than these five languages, we also have Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Tamil, French which are some of the most spoken languages in the world, but with lesser speakers. Our diverse world is full of languages. Some are widely spoken, while others are small, intimate secrets that bind a group of people together. Yet all languages are equally important.
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The thyroid gland in our body secretes certain hormones which regulate the body metabolism.
There are many severe ailments caused due to the deficiency or excessive secretion of these hormones or chemical substances.
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Two significant hormones released from the thyroid gland are thyroxine and iodothyronine. These regulate the normal body functioning.
In several conditions, thyroid gland starts behaving in an abnormal manner and these hormones are secreted in a very large quantity. This causes hyperthyroidism which hampers the body physiology.
So, when these hormones are deficient, they cause goiter or hypothyroidism.
Thyroxine is mainly affected by iodine levels. Low iodine causes goiter, and it can also lead to mental retardation, abnormal skin, cretinism and many more.
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Be Personnel are assisting their client in recruiting a Mobile Patrol Office to monitor and issue parking tickets to vehicles that contravene the operational procedure across their 2 main sites in Inverness.
This role will be predominantly be based Inverness where there will be occasion travel required to work at other sites across the Ross-Shire, Inverness-Shire and Moray-Shire areas.
•	Represent the client with professionalism.
•	Patrol car parks in accordance to company procedures and policies.
•	Sign in/out at sites, log in and out on hand-held device according to specifically set rotas.
•	Improve accessibility for all site users.
•	Protection of disabled spaces.
•	Management of abuse of parking facilities.
•	Issue parking tickets to drivers of vehicles that breach the terms and conditions set out in the signage within the car park.
•	Accurate and immediate reporting of all incidents and/or any health and safety issues to the site management and Line Manager.
•	Carry out any other tasks and instructions as and when required.
•	Networking and strong customer service skills.
•	Enthusiastic and flexible approach.
•	Capable of working independently and as a part of a team.
•	Ability to drive (use of own vehicle and current driving license) is not necessary but will be beneficial.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors.
The Mobile Patrol Officer will work on a temporary agency contract for 3 months where they will work 20 hours per week and receive a pay rate of £8.21 per hour.


Prolific is a mobile-focused product agency based in Brooklyn and San Francisco. Through a strategy-driven, user-centric approach to creating products, Prolific delivers mobile experiences and strategies for leading brands including SoulCycle, American Express, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora, Scotts Miracle-Gro, David's Bridal, Alex and Ani, and Lilly Pulitzer.
Founded in 2009, Prolific has been recognized as one of Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2016, one of Crain's New York's "50 Fastest Growing Companies" and "Best Places to Work", and also one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work."
Jet had an intriguing, unprecedented business model, a lean mentality, and an expanding digital presence. As they continued to grow, they knew that a user-centered design process and a sustainable strategy around mobile were critical to success. Prolific came in to help establish this foundation for the mobile team.
We led the Jet team through an ideation workshop to surface assumptions that we could test. We conducted 20+ in-depth customer interviews in Jet's UX lab; focusing on their motivations, mobile activities, and shopping behavior. We built personas and journeys from our findings and coupled those with market research and competitive analysis.
Armed with our exhaustive findings, we worked closely with Jet to develop a strong point of view and next steps.
Prolific partnered with Baublebar, an up-and-coming fashion ecommerce brand, to lead their mobile development. This case study provides insight into how we partner with brands and how closely we work together.
Prolific launched Hibbett into the native mobile space, creating their first app for iOS and Android. A key feature of the app is the opportunity to enter raffles for exclusive sneaker launches, which solved for Hibbett's extremely manual in-store process. In addition, Prolific developed a robust, integrated IT architecture to connect the POS system across locations to help Hibbett's team manage the raffle.
GRO's initial release featured an illustrative style that didn't help customers explicitly identify plants or generate excitement around gardening. The marketing voice had personality but overpowered the instruction.
We re-imagined tone, style, and presentation to make the app accessible — especially to novice gardeners who need help getting started — while also providing seasonal ideas to more experienced gardeners.
The TB12 Method was founded by Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero as a holistic approach to achieving and sustaining peak performance. Prolific partnered with TB12 to help spread the mission and method to the masses by making it accessible to everyone through mobile.The app offers a library of engaging videos, information, and advice to put the TB12 Method into practice, and transforms your mobile device into a dynamic workout guide to help you reach and stay at your peak.
This video is a case study about our partnership with SoulCycle to create their iOS app. It provides insight into how our team embeds themselves into our partners brands and how valuable user research is in our process.
"They're a great agency with a ton of really talented folks. They love thinking deeply and strategically about things."
Prolific Interactive built an iOS app for fashion consumers. They provided frontend and backend development with an eye to seamless navigation and App Store marketing. An iMessage app is in progress now.
Prolific Interactive delivered significant growth in App Store performance metrics. The new UX speaks to the luxurious nature of the brand. Although different project managers had different strengths, project management was very strong. They excelled at using customer research to guide their work.
I work for Hudson's Bay Company, which is the parent company to Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson's Bay, Saks off Fifth, Lord and Taylor, and Gilt Groupe. I oversee customer-facing mobile applications.
What challenge were you trying to address with Prolific Interactive?
We had a legacy app in the marketplace. We weren't updating it very frequently, and it wasn't driving a lot of revenue. We knew that our customers increasingly are turning to mobile first, and we wanted to create a high-touch, high-value experience for our most valuable customers. At the time, we didn't have the resources to hire an iOS development team in-house, so we reached out to Prolific to help us rebuild the app from scratch and roll it out to the market.
They were really a full-stack team. They had a product manager who really helped us scope the details of the entire initiative and project. We had frontend iOS developers, and we had two folks working on the backend. We also had two designers on the project, one of whom specialized in user experience. We also had an analyst helping us sort through the analytics architecture and the different database flows that we would end up using.
They pretty much built everything from scratch. One important feature was our navigation. We put a lot of time, effort, and resources into thinking about a way to reduce the number of taps it takes our customers to access products. We did have a user testing of the navigation, and then spent a lot of engineering time to develop a highly custom navigation experience. We had a person on the team who helped with app store optimization, strategy, onboarding the marketing team internally on best push notification strategies as well.
How did you come to work with Prolific Interactive?
That slightly predates me. My old boss was the one who connected with them and brought them in. By the time I joined the team, we already in the scope of work signing phase. I believe she met the founder at a conference or something like that. She really liked Prolific's approach to user experience first testing, really focusing on the customer first and then evolving from there. They why they ended up winning the account.
How much have you invested with Prolific Interactive?
We've invested upwards of $2 million.
We started working together in November of 2015, and the relationship is ongoing. They're currently helping us build an iMessage app.
Our app store rating went from under three stars to now close to five with the new version of the app. From the initial app launch to December, when they rolled off the primary development for the iOS app, we went from 3% of our revenue from the app, to closer to 5%. In terms of year-over-year, it's about an 80% increase in revenue. The app runs very smoothly. If we do receive bug reports, it often isn't related to the app, but the website services.
The feedback has all been very positive. People overwhelmingly think the new app is incredibly user-friendly. The look and feel is much more elevated and more in line with the Saks brand or a luxury designer brand.
How did Prolific Interactive perform from a project management standpoint?
They're pretty strong. We've worked with a couple folks on Prolific's team. The project manager we had for the iOS app roll-out was very strong. The person we have working on iMessage isn't as strong. I think it depends on the team that's working and the dynamics. Overall, I'd give them strong project management performance.
We've varied the tools we've used. In the beginning, we used Pivotal, and now as an organization, we're using JIRA across all projects. Those are the primary tools we use to communicate stories and all that stuff.
They're great at delivering on time and on budget. The way our contract was structured, delivering on budget wasn't an issue for us. In terms of on time, when we initially wanted to build this app, we wanted a million features within six months. Obviously, that's not realistic. Together with them, we hit our launch goal, which was awesome. They built an app from scratch within five months, which is incredibly aggressive. We didn't have all the features we hoped for, but that was an unrealistic goal.
What did you find most impressive about Prolific Interactive?
It's their focus on the customer and using customer research to fuel all aspects of product development. We incorporated weekly user testing into the app build, so we could vet high-level themes of our customers first, understand the customer intimately, why they're using the app, why they don't use the app, and why they shop at Saks in the first place. When we got to the prototype phase, they really validated all concepts with our actual customers. Even though Prolific is not on our primary team, that's something that we've brought into our own process here. So, their focus on the customer and how that influences all aspects of product development is extremely unique.
Are there any areas Prolific Interactive could improve?
They're a great agency with a ton of really talented folks. They love thinking deeply and strategically about things. We work with a lot of different consultancies. The one thing about Prolific is that they have high expectations and high standards for their team and how their team wants to work, so it took a bit of time to meet in the middle on a couple things. They want the best setup possible for their dedicated team, and it's important for them to keep that team intact. They're not necessarily as flexible as other consultancies, where you can just hire one analyst or one UX person. They have a point of view, and here's this whole team. You can't really build a team piecemeal.
Overall Score They're great partners. Agency-client relationships can sometimes have challenges with resourcing and all that, but overall, I had a great experience with them.
It was a difficult project, and they're expensive. The end product was well-polished and worth the cost.
Excellent product in the end, and a lot of strategic thinking around the customer.
They're great to work with, and we did roll them on to additional projects with us.
"The thing that's unique about them is they're the one-stop, full-service shop."
Prolific Interactive designed and developed an iOS and Android app for a bridal e-commerce platform. They also conducted user research. Key features included a personality quiz and appointment booking tools.
Prolific excels at large projects where they can contribute their vision. The app is successful at getting appointments; each version of the app is faster and more stable. Although they could test the code more thoroughly before delivering, the team is independent, transparent, and responsive.
We sell wedding dresses along with other items for weddings and prom dresses. I'm the senior manager of omnichannel and e-commerce. Along with managing the app, I also manage our SEO program and website initiatives.
We wanted to build a mobile app that was a replica of our website. The app also has some new and fun features like a wedding dress finder that allows our customers to take a quiz about preferences that they're looking for in a wedding dress and it gives them recommended results. I was not with the company when they initially launched the project but the goal was to maintain our competitive advantage. We're a large retailer, and we wanted something that would distinguish us from all the mom-and-pop bridal retailers and all the smaller sites.
Prolific has been a great partner soup to nuts, handling all of the frontend development work and the design work. They've gone above and beyond and done some of the user research analysis. They not only built the backend code for the app but also did the frontend design, all of the analytics for the app, and provided some recommendations for app strategy. The wedding dress finder used to just be in our app but they created a web version of it within an IFrame that's linked through from our desktop site. The app was developed for both iOS and Android. They helped us launch the app in the app stores.
I wasn't involved in that process. The folks that made the decision are no longer working here.
We typically invest $1 million to $1.5 million per year with them.
We started working with them in April 2014, and the work is ongoing. We're transitioning to one of their partners, Heady, just because the app hasn't been as big of a priority for us this year and we're looking for a company to help keep the app functional. Prolific is a better provider if you're looking to make innovative changes or doing a lot of updates. We will maintain our partnership and keep in contact with Prolific. I can see us bringing them back in at a later date when we do want to make some major enhancements for the app.
Our conversion rate and appointment rate is much higher on the app than it is for our mobile website. Appointments are worth more than orders for us. We really use the app as an appointment driver. We've been neglecting it a little bit. We're getting back our stability this year. We've been focusing on cleaning up the code, making it more stable, making it faster. That's not a result of anything Prolific did. It's more that we're not investing what we should have in the app.
They are wonderful. We had a couple of different teams and once you get rolling with a new team, they can almost run on their own with limited input from our team. They're a full-service shop. They're very responsive. They're not always able to finish tasks by the deadline but it's not always their fault. We use Google Docs and they have a repository of notes from every call and meeting we've had. We have daily standups with them. They use a tool similar to JIRA for ticket management and also a Gantt chart. They're extremely organized. We use Slack, email, and daily calls as our primary forms of communication.
I haven't really looked at other providers but the thing that's unique about them is they're the one-stop, full-service shop. That is really nice because when there's a lot on your plate, they can take it and run with it as if it's their own.
We've had some hurdles in the road in terms of the development team. We've had a lot of bugs or issues with the code that is deployed. They have the mentality of moving quickly, being super innovative and getting things launched, but they need to make sure everything is fully QA'd.
Overall Score The team was really engaged. They treat our company as if it was their own business. The major issues we've had have mostly been on the technical side and not on the project management side with things going into production being broken.
For the most part, they've done a good job. We've had some issues where we've expected them to be done with certain elements and I think they're more agile and are able to move quickly.
When I first saw how much they cost, I was taken aback especially as it relates to our website costs. But once you see what you get and how dedicated the team is, then it makes sense.
We did have a couple bumps in the road in terms of the quality of what they delivered. When they have made mistakes, they've been able to quickly resolve them so that's a plus. I think they have a well-rounded team that thinks of all aspects.
It depends on what the client is looking for.
"I thought Prolific had the strongest area of expertise compared to other providers."
Prolific Interactive provided mobile strategy for an e-commerce retail platform. They assisted in user research and conducted customer surveys to provide an in-depth strategy for improving the mobile app.
Throughout the process, Prolific's team was transparent and excellent with providing daily status updates. The team charged a flat rate and delivered all projects on deadline. They have a very strong expertise in mobile strategy, which led to an invaluable partnership.
I run the mobile growth team for an e-commerce company. We are a multi-platform company and are live on every platform, including mobile web, iOS, and Android.
We had limited resources on the native teams. Also, our app was not differentiated from our mobile website. We wanted to bring in a company that could give us a better idea of how customers use native versus mobile web. We wanted them to help us understand our holistic mobile web strategy and how we should differentiate our native app from other platforms. The second challenge was since we had limited resources, we wanted to make a case to build out an autonomous native team. We also asked Prolific to come up with a strategy for staffing in order to have a fully functional native team. We had our own UX [user experience] design team, so we just were looking for strategy and a road map for getting there.
During the first week, they came to our office and interviewed all the stakeholders that would have a point of view on mobile. That was really important because they took the time to ask the same set of questions to each stakeholder to get their perspective on mobile and identify their goals. We spent the next week onboarding the team so they would have the full background of our business, brand, performance, etc. The next phase was focusing on user research. Prolific recruited users to come into our office and interviewed them about their mobile shopping habits. They also conducted a survey that we sent out to our own mobile app users. This survey helped us get an understanding of what features they're interested in, how they shop on mobile, etc. The last two weeks was spent synthesizing all the information and putting a strategy together for us. The total engagement ended up being six weeks, and we worked with a team of three people.
We went through a formal request for proposal process and spoke with a few different local agencies. Overall, we thought they had worked with a lot of great clients in the past. Their team, particularly Al [Director of Strategy] really understood our business and challenges more so than the other providers. We also spoke with some of their clients who provided really strong references.
We started working with them in July 2016 and the project was completed in August 2016.
They had a number of final deliverables that we still use today. They are our guiding point for our strategy. Since hiring them, we have doubled our resources that are focused on native apps.
They stayed within the timeframe we had outlined, charging a flat fee for their services. The first two weeks of onboarding were really important in aligning goals and expectations. At the beginning of every day, we had daily stand-up meetings. Each person on the team would talk about what they're working on, which was great for transparency. They were also really good at sending out recaps and doing weekly retrospectives, where we talked about what we could do better and what we liked and want to continue doing. We used Slack as our primary communication tool and Trello to keep track of all the tasks within the project. Trello is a tool that we use internally, and Prolific wanted to use the same tools we were using.
Their focus on mobile was a differentiator from other agencies. There are a lot of agencies that focus on UX and broader products while a few companies are similar in terms of native app strategy, but I thought Prolific had the strongest area of expertise compared to other providers.
They could have done better at communicating final deliverables before presenting them to the whole group. It would've been nice to have more check-ins with the stakeholders to make sure we were progressing as they wanted. That way, the stakeholders could have given feedback into the final deliverables.
They were very good at scheduling meetings and were always on time.
It was expensive, but it was competitive with what we were seeing on the market.
We recently recommended them to another company.
"They have as much ownership and pride in what they deliver as we do."
Prolific Interactive developed two native iOS and Android mobile applications for a lawn care company. They were also involved in some mobile and device strategy.
The apps have been launched, and have a considerable amount of weekly and monthly users. Prolific Interactive's team offers productive feedback to ideas, and the value created from their deliverables has established a positive long-term relationship.
We manufacture plant food, fertilizer, and garden soil. I lead the digital team.
We have a need to connect with our consumers in all channels, which includes native mobile applications. We came to Prolific Interactive as a partner to help us conceive and bring to market mobile app experiences for our consumers.
Right now, we have at least four or five developers that are actively working on iOS and Android on the frontend and backend of the apps. We scale our relationship with them up or down based on the needs of the projects for the business dates that we have. Sometimes, we need more help, and sometimes we need less help.
One app is a lawn app, and the other is a garden app. The lawn app helps you identify what's wrong with your yard. It will recommend a care plan for the season to help you take care of your yard, including product recommendations and reminders on what to do and when. It's a very functionally oriented app. The garden app is more about inspiration and helping you understand or articulate why you want to garden or why you would want to do things in your yard. "Do you want to grow food? Do you want to grow flowers? Do you want to grow inside? Outside?" Then it will serve up projects and plants that have a high likelihood of success, mapped against where you live, your weather conditions, and the interests or things that you've expressed to us.
Prolific Interactive is involved with us in mobile and device strategy, but not marketing per se. We launched the app ourselves. Since we're a large enterprise, we have a media agency that helped us with the acquisition efforts.
We did a multiagency search where we talked to agencies that specialized in the mobile space. We felt like Prolific Interactive was an agency that would roll up their sleeves and work with us, rather than either being a pair of hands or being too dictatorial about the way in which we needed to interact with them. We felt they were willing to meet us in the middle.
We started working with Prolific Interactive in August 2015. The relationship is ongoing.
We're very pleased with the engagement in the apps and with the weekly and monthly active users within the apps. We get feedback every day, and it's largely very good.
I worked 20 years at an agency, so I have a high bar, but Prolific Interactive works well from a project management standpoint. We feel in tune and aware of what's going on and what's next. We communicate with them using Google Hangouts, phone, and email.
Prolific Interactive, like other agencies, could do a little better job of looking forward and helping us understand where there are impacts—not what do we need to be conscious of for the next week, but what do we need to be conscious of for the next month, or three months, from now. But to be fair, we move very swiftly with them, so there's not always the opportunity to do that.
The most noteworthy thing is that Prolific Interactive cares about the work they do for us like it was their own. They have as much ownership and pride in what they deliver as we do. It's not them simply doing what we tell them to do. They give us dialogue and push back in a very constructive way when we're making decisions—not in a "We want it this way," but "We're thinking about the user and the consumer, and is this going to make sense to them?" That's definitely noteworthy because there's plenty of firms that will just do what you tell them to do.
Not really. Not in what we would expect from Prolific Interactive.
Overall Score Prolific Interactive moved our business ahead, which is important.
Prolific Interactive is pretty good with deadlines. Very few surprises.
Prolific Interactive is on the higher-end, from an expense standpoint, but they do deliver value against it.
Never had a problem with the deliverables.
I would have no problem recommending Prolific Interactive.
"We didn't have to change anything for them. They just changed to fit within our business model."
Prolific Interactive revamped multiple e-commerce apps for a well-known clothing retailer in order to make that retailer mobile-first. With thorough research, they added Android apps and a loyalty program.
Prolific Interactive succeeded in increasing in-app ratings from 1.5 to 4.5 or 5, and the loyalty program has yielded revenue growth. Although Prolific struggled to scale to speed up their development, they effortlessly fit into the business culture and had unique insight into mobile design.
I worked for Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus, Ohio.
I was the Mobile Practice Lead on the team that was building mobile applications for A&F.
What business challenge were you trying to address with Prolific Interactive?
In working with other web and digital marketing agencies, we couldn't find any with enough resources to help us be a mobile first company. That's when we started looking for different partnerships. We found Prolific to be one of the leading agencies in the mobile retail domain.
We wanted to shift to a mobile first design, meaning that we wanted to revamp all our mobile applications with them.
We were considering seven or eight different agencies including large, small, mid-size, US based, and offshore based companies. The reason we chose Prolific was because we realized that they offered exactly what we were looking for. They were a perfect cultural fit with us. One thing that we learned in the past from choosing different agencies is that people from the outside don't always blend well with A&F because we have a very specific culture. That was one of the main reasons that they were a good fit for us besides their engineering capabilities.
It cost probably over a million dollars.
Our project with them is completed.
The first application they built for us was the Abercrombie & Fitch Android application. Up until then, we only had iOS. Hollister had Android, but not A&F. The iOS and Android apps were not very successful from a performance perspective, according to in-app reviews. I think we had 1.5 stars or 2 stars in all those applications, but once we brought Prolific in, the first application they built immediately had 4.5 or 5 stars. We've seen more revenue coming from the Android application than iOS, even though about 85% of our customers are on iOS. Before working with Prolific, everything we built were marketing applications: things that would engage customers with the brand. Then we would hope they would come to the store and purchase things. The app Prolific built was our first e-commerce application. It was the first one that generated any revenue that could really be attributed to the application itself. After that, they implemented a similar platform for iOS, where we saw revenue increases as well. With our Hollister app, they implemented a loyalty program which is more successful than the previous program we had.
They were really good communicators. We were co-located half of the time because they were in Brooklyn and would have to travel to Ohio, but I was in New York most of the time, so I would meet with them and we'd work together. They were really good with that. They fit in our project management model. We didn't have to change anything for them. They just changed to fit within our business model.
What distinguishes Prolific Interactive from other providers?
They're definitely great business partners. One thing that stands out compared to other agencies I've worked with is that they spend a few days working in our stores to learn about them, blend with the culture, and understand what our business model is. That was really helpful. I haven't seen that before. Because Prolific Interactive is mobile first and mobile only, they had lots of vision in areas that we didn't know about. We were just trying to figure out what the mobile space should look like. I've worked with probably 20 different agencies in my lifetime and they were the easiest to work with.
Is there anything Prolific Interactive could have improved or done differently?
Their ability to scale up was not there. If we needed to speed up our process or we needed to build something new, they could not scale up. Another thing is that their model is built around them owning everything, like having their own project manager on the project. They have their engineers. They have their designers. They have their strategists working on a project. It would be hard to create a blended model where you would have your product team only working with their engineering team and their project management. They automatically have their whole team working on a project. That would be another thing I think they could fix.
Overall Score They're great people. I've been more pleased working with them than anyone else.
It's the scaling. When deadlines become tight, they have a hard time scaling up.
They're quite pricey, but we never had to increase the budget.
I've been recommending them anytime I have a chance to do so.
"The app totally exceeded our expectations in terms of revenue and of significantly increasing our mobile traffic."
Prolific Interactive developed an iOS app for a women's fashion retailer to increase brand loyalty. The goal was to encourage online shopping and increase overall purchasing, without diminishing web shopping.
Prolific Interactive delivered a solution that dramatically increased mobile sales and contributed to overall brand growth. Although backend technology was not their strongest area, the team more engaged and responsive than any known competitor.
I worked for a notable women's fashion retail brand.
I was the mobile experience supervisor. I managed the project between my team and Prolific.
We were having trouble with our conversion rates and traffic on mobile. We wanted to build an app targeted toward our top consumers to increase their overall purchase frequency and average order value and to get them used to purchasing on mobile.
It was available on iOS only. Approximately 95 percent of our customers were coming to us from an iPhone, so we didn't need to have it on Android.
We did a comprehensive RFP [request for proposal] and looked across 10 to 12 different vendors. It ended up coming down to Prolific Interactive and GPShopper. There were probably eight people on our team that were part of the selection process. We selected Prolific because we felt like they understood our brand the most. They had worked with other lifestyle brands like lululemon, and we liked some of the other apps they created. We felt like they could offer us a customized app that looked new and different and wasn't just a template like other firms were offering.
It cost upward of $200,000.
The app totally exceeded our expectations in terms of revenue and of significantly increasing our mobile traffic. Then, when the app launched, within six months, a significant portion of revenue was coming through mobile if you include mobile web and the app. We worried that it was going to cannibalize our mobile web business, but we felt like it increased it. It wasn't taking away from mobile web. It was an additive business.
I thought the Prolific team was incredibly communicative. I felt like they were understanding of our needs. I thought they over delivered, and it was probably the best vendor experience I've ever had, I've worked with probably 15 to 20 vendors at this point, and I have nothing but good things to say about them.
We knew this going in and that created some hesitation in choosing them – back-end technology-wise, they're not as strong some of the others. We had some difficulties integrating APIs [application programming interfaces] and stuff, but that was something that we were responsible for, too. I think that's a challenge that's pretty common. I think they're well aware that it's a weak point for them.
"They put serious effort into devising a viable solution."
Prolific Interactive developed two mobile e-commerce applications for an online shop. They provided a project manager and three iOS developers.
Prolific did a fantastic job with both applications, which together received nearly 100,000 downloads. The apps attracted users from multiple devices and were uniformly well-received. The team's thorough project management processes amd daily remote stand-ups kept the project moving smoothly.
I work for a company [that is] primarily an online e-commerce shop that retails crowd-source designed T-shirts directly to customers. Anyone in the whole world can submit a design to our website and then the rest of the users on the site can vote for their favorite designs. The winning designs are printed onto the T-shirts and then merchandized to anyone interested. The website functions as an e-commerce platform for artists to sell their designs, but it also functions as an online community for artists to interact and potentially collaborate. All of the contributing artists remain independent, so we feel like it's a really great vehicle for these fledgling artists to gain more exposure, build their brands and actually monetize their hard work.
I'm the director of user experience and the head of digital marketing.
Could you describe the challenges you were attempting to address when you first approached Prolific Interactive?
Sure, there were a few challenges we were facing when looking for a partner to build a mobile application for us. One of the key challenges was that we didn't have the appropriate API [application programming interface] required to run the app. More importantly, though, was the fact that we didn't have the internal development capabilities or resources to remedy the issue ourselves. We needed to find a qualified technology partner to perform the custom development on our behalf, under our direct supervision and guidance.
How did you select Prolific Interactive as your solution partner?
Interestingly enough, I believe it was they who reached out to us first to inquire about our mobile strategy. Our CEO had been familiar with the work they've done for another company, so we were very open to meeting their team and hearing what they had to say. During our first meeting, we expressed our difficulties and frustrations with developing a mobile app. We explained that the real issue was the API. Outside of that, we were pretty much ready to go. Two months later, they returned to us with a very elegant and viable solution to our API problem: It worked flawlessly. We were very impressed, so we decided to negotiate the terms of retaining their services for our development and design work. That's how it all began.
Could you describe the scope of work they've delivered over the course of this endeavor?
Could you provide a sense of the size of these initiatives in monetary terms?
That information is confidential. Our work has been extensive, to say the least.
How long has this partnership remained ongoing?
We started working officially, I believe, in September of 2013.
Yes, absolutely. First of all, I want to say they did a fantastic job of building both apps. The app was a pretty straightforward deployment, and I really liked the way that they would offer their unique ideas. They'd offer alternative solutions to us and provide strategic recommendations. That's been one of the most valuable aspects to them.
In terms of impact, we've also been very satisfied. We have close to 100,000 downloads at this point. It's been very well received by primary our customer base. We've also been able to attract new users from other devices, which is great. I can't share exact figures, but it continues to grow, which we're thrilled about. There have been virtually no issues with the application. We're hoping to continue building on it as we move forward. This app was our first foray into e-commerce with a mobile platform. I'd say that overall, it's been a very positive experience for us.
When working with Prolific Interactive, is there anything you'd consider unique about their strategic approach or development methodology that distinguish them from other vendors?
I've been fortunate enough to work for and with many different types of creative agencies on the digital side. I really like that they're all young and very passionate about mobile technology. They really put the effort into devising and developing a viable solution. Even if it takes a little than initially expected, they're OK with that, because they know it's about having the right solution, not necessarily the fastest. They're also very well versed in the latest and greatest technologies, approaches and solutions. It's clear to us that they place a lot of emphasis on professional development.
That's a good question. I'm typically not good at answering these. I can't really offer much in the way of constructive criticism. Our experience has been entirely positive with them.


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Aldaskeller Wine Co. denied liquor license, seeks appeal
By Gino Fanelli
PHOTO BY JACOB WALSH Aldaskeller had planned to open this spring on Gregory Street.
The owner of Aldaskeller Wine Company said he plans to appeal a unanimous decision by the New York State Liquor Authority board to reject his liquor license application.
Aldaskellar has been operating as a pop-up retailer, setting up temporary shops in hipper restaurants such as Swan Dive. But the company's owner, Brandon Opalich, has taken steps to open an 825 square foot storefront at the corner of Gregory Street and South Avenue. His plan, which CITY reported on earlier this month, has been to offer about 75 different varieties of natural and spontaneously fermented wine.
"Should New York bureaucrats decide what businesses succeed and what businesses fail in our community?" Opalich said. "Or does Rochester get to decide that?"
The three-member SLA board rejected the license during its Feb. 16 meeting. Members argued that Rochester lacked a natural wine market that could support the store. They also cited Aldaskellar's proximity to Time for Wine and Spirits on South Avenue, whose owner spoke against Aldaskellar's liquor license application. Opalich has already outfitted its storefront to serve as a wine shop.
"I'm opposing this application for the reason that the applicant's proposed location is 350 feet from my front door," said Thomas Williams, owner of Time for Wine and Spirits.
Williams also argued that his natural wine sales show there's no interest in Rochester for a shop dedicated to spontaneously fermented bottles. In the past year, he said he's sold $4,100 worth of organic wines, of which he carries about 15 brands. He also expressed concern about the proximity of Aldaskeller to his shop.
In making a case for his application, Opalich pointed to the success of his pop-ups as proof there's a thirst for the products he sells.
"Lots of Rochesterians coming in are really excited about these types of wines and are looking for a place to go, try these types of wines, and enjoy them," Opalich said to the board members.
Brandon Opalich hopes to create a haven for natural wine drinkers in the city's South Wedge.
Under the license Opalich applied for, he would have had to abide by a condition that the shop sell natural wine exclusively. But the SLA commissioners questioned the financial viability of that model.
"Here's what happens, regularly, when people come in here and say they're only going to serve natural and organic wines: they figure out pretty quickly it's not economically feasible, and then they come back and want to be a full-blown liquor store," said chairman Vincent Bradley. "And at that point, I got to shut them down."
Opalich, in a phone interview Thursday morning, took exception to that argument, calling Aldaskeller a "passion project" and the insinuation that he would pivot to selling liquor "offensive." He also questioned the availability of natural wines at Time for Wine and Spirits, which he is a customer of, saying their selection is mostly made up of a few bottles of low-end organic wines.
In the wine world, "organic" and "natural" do not necessarily mean the same thing.
"My goal is that when we go to that appeal, to bring a room full of supporters," Opalich said. "To show them that you don't decide what's right for the people of the city, we decide."
In response to the denial, Opalich's wife Erin Francisco has launched a Change.org petition for the State Liquor Authority to reconsider its decision. In less than 24 hours, the petition has garnered nearly 2,000 signatures.
Opalich is also in the process of collecting letters of support to bring to the SLA. He plans to formally file an appeal once he officially receives his denial letter from the SLA.
"Now I have to spend money that was going to go into my wine inventory on this," Opalich said. "But I'm going to fight them, and if I have to sue them, I'm going to sue them."
Gino Fanelli is a CITY staff writer. He can be reached at (585) 775-9692 or gino@rochester-citynews.com.


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Squirrels are among the most fascinating creatures to observe in their natural habitat. These playful, furry friends can bring hours of entertainment as they scurry from tree to tree, cheerfully chattering with one another. Getting started by installing a couple of squirrel feeders in your yard is a great way to attract wildlife for your viewing pleasure. One side benefit is that these feeders will often attract quite a few wild birds, the cheerful songs that these birds produce will brighten anyone's day. Enjoy peaceful mornings watching these crafty creatures, while you relax on your couch or deck. A well-placed squirrel feeder will not only help attract squirrels to your yard, but when placed far away from your bird feeders, they can also keep the squirrels from gobbling up all of your bird seed - check squirrel-proof bird feeders if that is a concern. If you want to know what squirrels eat , check out this article to get an idea. Squirrels are territorial creatures. When they get used to eating in a certain location, they are less likely to go to others. With so many squirrel feeders on the market, it can be hard to choose which one is the best option for you. When selecting a feeder, it is important to find one that is both easy for the squirrel to use and durable enough to withstand the elements and normal wear and tear from the animal.
On the other hand, you could decide to get a feeder just for the entertainment!
If you didn't watch the video above, please do! Very difficult not to smile while the squirrel tries to get a nut out of the horse head. These feeders are usually mounted from a string and hang down to where it is just in reach of a squirrel. Another factor to consider is that you shouldn't expect this to last too long. Remember that squirrel teeth continually grow and they need to bite and chew and gnaw on their environment to keep their teeth in-check and this bad-boy just doesn't have the muster to withstand the barrage that the squirrels can bring. The good news is that they are fairly cheep and provide a few chuckles!
One of the most popular squirrel feeders on the market is the environmentally friendly Woodlink Going Green Squirrel Munch Box . It is almost entirely constructed from thick, recycled plastic. The attractive design incorporates an imitation woodgrain box, with a hinged lid and clear Plexiglas front for enhanced viewing. The outer ledge allows the squirrel to stand outside of the box while eating and also has a screw to attach a delicious corn cob for the squirrel to enjoy. This natural looking feeder is eight inches high, ten inches deep, and seven inches wide. It can hold 1.7 pounds of squirrel feed. The feeder can be easily attached to a tree or wooden post with the screws that are included.
One of the feeder's greatest qualities is its durability. Squirrels' front teeth continually grow throughout their life, causing them to gnaw on everything. The sturdy plastic design is much more resistant to being chewed up than cheaper wood feeders. While it is high in quality, its cost remains very affordable.
It is designed for squirrels to easily access the food, while keeping out larger birds, such as blue jays. Squirrels can easily lift the hinged lid to get to their food, but the self-closing lid will keep out unwanted pests. The box design allows you to fill the feeder with a wide range of squirrels' favorite treats, including unshelled peanuts, sunflower seeds, and variety squirrel feed.
The plastic casing will not absorb moisture like wooden squirrel feeders. This not only extends the life of the squirrel feeder, but also protects the food from mold that could harm the squirrels. The self-closing lid also helps preserve the food by keeping it dry.
The plastic squirrel feeder is much more efficient than wooden feeders, but still may eventually suffer damage from squirrels' continued chewing. However, the company has been praised by past customers for their excellent customer service, which includes a quick response time and free replacement of damaged parts.
Another complaint that some customers have had is that the removable Plexiglas front has popped out on occasion. If this happens, it can be easily fixed by screwing it to the plastic casing.
If you are looking for something even sturdier than plastic, this Erva Bird Proof Squirrel Feeder metal squirrel feeder is made of 18 gauge steel and provides the ultimate in strength and durability. Its strong construction makes it impossible for squirrels to chew it up. The feeder is twelve inches wide, seven inches high, and seven inches deep. The large design can hold up to two pounds of squirrel feed. The back plate can quickly be screwed to a fence post or tree, with the included hardware.
This metal squirrel feeder has a very attractive appearance that will blend into any outdoor scene. The base of the feeder is shaped like a rustic house, with large windows on the front and sides of the feeder for unobstructed viewing. There is a ledge for the squirrels to stand on while they eat, but the feeder is also big enough for the squirrels to climb inside.
The roof of the house is a hinged lid that these crafty creatures enjoy opening to get to their food. When the lid is opened or closed it makes a clanking sound, alerting you that there is activity in the feeder, so you never miss a show.
It costs a little more than other squirrel feeders, but it is practically indestructible and will outlast feeders of inferior materials, making it well worth the additional amount.
The large space allows you to fill your feeder with a variety of food options. However, it does not have a corn cob holder like some other feeders.
There is a small gap between the lid and the base, which could let some moisture into the feeder and also allow blue jays to be able to steal feed from the top when it is completely filled.


Kulapati Manon Mardemootoo sends photos of progress on the steps to the river at our center in Mauritius.
"The second wall on the right is almost done.
"A larger step has also been added at the begining close to the river.
Kulapati Anba Dayananden Valayten is on site… one of the early found members of Saiva Siddhanta Church in Mauritius.
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In the Victorian era new factories sprung up, thanks to innovations in technology such as steam power.
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The first piece of law brought in to protect children was the Factory Act of 1833.
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It said no one under the age of nine should work in factories, and that certificates to show the age of all the workers must be kept. It also said children shouldn't work at night and that they must have some schooling.
The trouble was two-fold; firstly factory owners merely ignored the laws, knowing that there were only a handful of inspectors, and records could easily be faked.
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Another problem was that there weren't many schools, certainly not free ones, and ideas varied about what children should be taught.
It wasn't actually compulsory to go at all and no one would check to see if any particular child was attending.
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A new more strict factory law came into being in 1847 and then in 1880 it became compulsory for all children under 10 to go to school, and over the course of Victoria's reign more schools were built so that every child had a school to attend.
As things changed, children were less likely to be employed in these dangerous and unhealthy places, and more likely to be in schools, but the process was slow, and hindered by families being reluctant to loose the extra pennies earned by their children.
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U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto applauds $848,685 contract for Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site (UASTS)
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the $848,685 in funding awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) toward an overall contract of $1.79 million to demonstrate and validate drone technology in coordination with Nevada's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site. The contract awarded to Switch (NYSE: SWCH), who contracted with the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) will help fund the demonstration and validation of new drone technologies. Switch will leverage hybrid cloud computing mechanisms, data-driven analytics, command centers as well as tens of thousands of simulated drone flights. The funding used for this opportunity was appropriated by Congress through requests by the Senator for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019.
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SNL Cast: The 15 Biggest Stars The Show Ever Produced
By Will Ashton published 30 September 19
For well over 40 years, Saturday Night Live has provided comedy lovers with a treasure trove of talent, with multiple generations of comedy superstars getting their start on NBC's late night sketch comedy series. That hasn't changed, either, as the newest SNL season premiered this weekend, and continued spotlighting comedy's brightest new talents inside this cast. Let's take a look back through the annals of "not ready for primetime players" over the decades to pick out the biggest stars.
Naturally, there are a high volume of incredible talents that came out of Saturday Night Live. We're only looking at the 15 biggest stars. Let us know your favorites in the comments.
Will Ferrell (1995-2002)
Certainly among the biggest comedy stars working today, Will Ferrell came at a pivotal point in Saturday Night Live's history. Through his fearless brand of absurdity and gleefully over-the-top comedy, mixed with delightful bits of sophistication, Ferrell allowed SNL to expand into a transitioning 21st century. His impressions of Harry Caray, Alex Trebek, Robert Goulet and President George W. Bush are among his best, and he also famously fronted "Short Shorts For The USA," which was credited as the skit that helped people laugh again after 9/11.
These days, Will Ferrell is celebrated as one of Hollywood's most famous working comedy actors. Some of his biggest movies include Anchorman 1 & 2, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, Elf, Old School, and Zoolander. In addition to his acting work, Ferrell also co-founded the comedy incubator website FunnyOrDie.com.
Adam Sandler (1991-1995)
After struggling through the late 1980s to capture its early success and notoriety, Saturday Night Live got the rejuvenation it needed from a number of talented new stars ushered in through the early '90s. One of the brightest stars was Adam Sandler, a comedian known for his goofy boyish charm, his quirky songs and his flair for sudden rage.
While Adam Sandler wasn't as adept as other SNL vets with his impersonations of real-life figures, he had beloved original characters like Opera Man and Pepper Boy, and tunes like "Lunch Lady Land" and (more famously) "The Hanukkah Song" still get radio play decades after their releases. After being fired from SNL, Sandler became a big screen mainstay with hits like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and more. Next, Sandler stars in Uncut Gems, which is already getting the comedian serious Oscar buzz.
Chris Rock (1990-1993)
As a comedian, Chris Rock gained prominence during the 1980s, but it was when he joined SNL that Rock became a household name, paving the way for a prominent career as a stand-up and movie star. Through SNL, Rock offered up spot-on-ish impressions of Arsenio Hall, M.C. Hammer, Michael Jackson and Whoopi Goldberg, not to mention original characters like Buster Jenkins, Kevin Stubbs, Nat X, Onski and Young Pop, to name a few.
Although Chris Rock only had a three-year tenure on Saturday Night Live, it helped paved the way for hi s exceptionally huge stand-up comedy career, which sold out concert halls and arenas and earned Rock major HBO and Netflix deals. (Not to mention getting more black comedians onto SNL.) Rock continued to push himself on TV with The Chris Rock Show and Everybody Hates Chris, winning four Emmys in the process. And his big screen work includes Lethal Weapon 4, Dogma, Madagascar, Head of State, I Think I Love My Wife and Top Five, among others.
Bill Murray (1977-1980)
One of the most elusive yet distinctively unique talents in Saturday Night Live's storied history, Bill Murray has always been a bit of an enigma. He carries a quiet charisma, somewhere between average man charm and oddball rarity, but he built himself up as not merely one of the sharpest minds in comedy, but one of the most intriguing dramatic actors of the century. Murray got his first brushes at fame through SNL on Seasons 2-5.
Known for his mix of absurdity and casual sweetness (and crassness), Bill Murray became one of the most profitable stars of the '80s and '90s. His most famous movies include Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, Stripes, Lost in Translation, for which Murray got a Best Actor nomination (and almost won). Murray continued to impress in the 2000s when he took on less farcical roles in Wes Anderson films such as Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and Moonrise Kingdom.
Kristen Wiig (2005-2012)
Among the most famous contemporary Saturday Night Live's talents, Kristen Wiig quickly went from bit player to major standout. The show practically became "The Kristen Wiig Hour" before she left in 2012, with the comedian being known for playing odd and absurd characters, as well as more rigid, bent-out-of-shape characters. This mix of weird and relatable helped cement Kristen Wiig as one of comedy's major stars.
While Kristen Wiig had developed a core following throughout her time on the show, it was ultimately her work in Bridesmaids — as both an actress and screenwriter — that finally made her a mainstream talent. She was nominated for an Oscar for the R-rated comedy's screenplay, and it didn't take too long before Wiig vacated SNL to continue working on different projects, each with varying levels of success comparatively, such as the Despicable Me series and the Ghostbusters reboot.
Bill Hader (2005-2013)
Through his knack for killer spot-on impersonations, as well as his interest in playing odd and goofy characters with a straight face (unless he adorably broke), Bill Hader became one of the biggest modern SNL stars. That is primarily thanks to his Emmy-winning work on HBO's sensational Barry, but Hader also earned great praise through his lovingly strange, quotable work on SNL.
While Stefon is the character that Bill Hader is likely best known for on Saturday Night Live, the comedian could voice a variety of different celebrities, and it was clear that he was on the rise and ready to do great work. Barry has certainly lived up to that potential, and there are many folks out there who believe Hader deserves Oscar attention for his turn in September's IT: Chapter Two. Clearly, Hader's career continues to grow.
Easily among the most tragically gifted performers in Saturday Night Live's history, there's reason to believe that, if he were still with us, Chris Farley would not only be one of the biggest comedy superstars on the planet, but likely an award-winning actor to boot. The comedian, who could play any variety of characters and often get the biggest laughs and biggest heart tugs (even when he played bit roles), was always quick to win audiences over.
After appearing in Tommy Boy, Beverly Hills Ninja and Black Sheep, Chris Farley wasn't getting the roles that served him best, but he had big projects in the works. He was the original voice of Shrek, and he was set to star in a biopic on silent film star Fatty Arbuckle. Alas, Farley passed away from a drug overdose in 1997, when he was 33, and didn't get to move to the next phase of his career.
Jimmy Fallon (1996-2004)
Famous for his earnest, boyish charm and his knack for breaking during sketches, Jimmy Fallon was considered the cute boy of the Saturday Night Live ensemble. Through his inability to stay in character, as well as Fallon's musical talents and handful of impressions, he stayed on the show for a good while before he decided to jump into movies, starring in films like Taxi and Fever Pitch.
Eventually, Jimmy Fallon took over for Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, before Jay Leno stepped down (for real) and gave over the keys to The Tonight Show to Fallon. He has been the host of the NBC late night talk show since 2014.
Tina Fey (2000-2006)
Similar to Will Ferrell, Tina Fey came at a pivotal point of restructure for Saturday Night Live. The comedian molded the show to her writing and acting talents, turning into the head writer and one of the lead Weekend Update hosts. She boosted her profile through writing the acclaimed teen comedy Mean Girls, before she became the lead actress and the head writer for 30 Rock.
Tina Fey was known/celebrated for her dry wit, her everywoman charm, and her blunt, straightforward comedy delivery. She continues to be beloved as a best-selling author, movie star and television showrunner, notably as the co-creator of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Also, after her SNL tenure, Tina Fey became known for her frequent guest appearances to play Sarah Palin.
Amy Poehler (2001-2008)
Similar to Tina Fey, Amy Poehler had a sensationally dry wit and excellent comedy delivery, which made her rise up the ranks during her extended time period on Saturday Night Live. She appeared in a variety of sketches, but it was Poehler's Weekend Update that became her biggest claim to fame.
These days, Amy Poehler is perhaps best known as the lead actress on the recently concluded NBC series, Parks and Recreation. The actress was also famously the voice of Joy in Pixar's excellent Inside Out. Poehler recently made her directorial debut with Netflix's R-rated comedy, Wine County.
Chevy Chase (1975-1976)
Chevy Chase certainly didn't spend a lot of time on Saturday Night Live, leaving the show in a wave of controversy after only one season. But Chase made a big legacy for himself through the show, providing a nice blend of charisma and funny antics. He was also the first person in history to say the infamous words, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"
Chevy Chase had no trouble making a name for himself outside of Saturday Night Live. He starred in Fletch, Caddyshack and National Lampoon's Vacation, to name a mere few hits. Recently, Chase played a regular role in Community, which turned into another source of controversy. He is also famously one of the few people banned from hosting SNL again. In any case, Saturday Night Live wouldn't be what it is today if it weren't for Chase.
Eddie Murphy (1980-1984)
There are a few cast members from the early days of Saturday Night Live who became major superstars almost instantly. Eddie Murphy is one such talent. The comedian, who blended his fearless edge with a nice attention to character and playing up the absurdity of bits, soon found himself to be one of the most famous stand-up comedians and actors in Hollywood, particularly thanks to movies like 48 Hours, Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop.
In the years since, Eddie Murphy continued to find fame through The Nutty Professor movies and the Shrek films before earning a wealth of acclaim through his electric turn in Dreamgirls. Murphy was close to winning an Oscar for movie, but Norbit reportedly killed those prospects. Nevertheless, Eddie Murphy has earned Oscar buzz again for the Netflix biopic Dolemite Is My Name, which finds Murphy playing the legendary Rudy Ray Moore.
Mike Myers (1989-1995)
Through his unique charisma, strange comedy talents and love of eccentric, quote-friendly characters, Mike Myers quickly rose up the ranks at SNL, to the point where he was given his own project (alongside Dana Carey) with Wayne's World, based on one of SNL's most popular reoccurring skits. For many folks, the movie remains one of the best made from SNL — if not the best. And, that goodwill helped Wayne's World expand with a sequel.
It didn't take long before Mike Myers' popularity paved the way for his next movie, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, which wasn't an instant hit but earned a following. With its first sequel, the franchise became a box office juggernaut. When Myers lent his pipes to Shrek, he became a bonafide A-lister...before The Love Guru helped take that away. Recently, Myers appeared in Bohemian Rhapsody and he's now working on a Netflix show.
Andy Samberg (2005-2012)
Andy Samberg played a key role in keeping Saturday Night Live on its feet during the 21st century. Specifically, through "Lazy Sunday" and other digital shorts he made with The Lonely Island, Samberg carved a new way for Saturday Night Live to stand out in the digital era — producing YouTube-friendly content which kept the show's brand alive and well in a changing media landscape.
Key on capitalizing this building Internet fame, Andy Samberg's film career didn't find the same success. He starred in Hot Rod, That's My Boy, and Popstar, the former and the latter of which have their respective fanbases, but didn't take the box office by storm. In any case, Samberg found himself on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which really worked to his sensibilities. It recently aired its sixth season earlier this year, with the newest season probably also debuting at mid-season, in early 2020.
John Belushi (1975-1979)
Yet another tragic story from one of Saturday Night Live's most beloved talents, John Belushi was one of the standout players during SNL's earliest run. The actor's livewire performances and raw comedic energy made him an instant sensation, and someone Hollywood wanted on the center stage. Sure enough, it didn't take long before John Belushi was earning both success and acclaim in music and film.
Through The Blues Brothers, Animal House and his involvement with Saturday Night Live until 1979, John Belushi was a huge star on the big screen, the small screen and on the radio. Alas, Belushi's troubled history with substance abuse led to his untimely death in 1982 when he was 33-years-old.
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Q: Find ALL solutions to $23x + 13y = 275$ when $x,y \ge 0$ Find ALL solutions to $23x + 13y = 275$ when $x,y \in \Bbb N$.
How can I approach this exercise? do I need to use GCD?
I got to $y = 23k + 16, x = 13t + 4$, when $k,t \in \Bbb Z$

A: Since $ \gcd(23,13)= 1 =  4\cdot 23 -7\cdot 13$, the general integer solution for  $23x + 13y = 275$ is $x=13t+4\cdot275, y=-23t-7\cdot275$ with $t \in \mathbb Z$.
Now solve $x \ge 0, y \ge 0$ for $t$. You'll find that $t = -84, x = 8, y = 7$ is the only solution.
Indeed:
$x=13t+4\cdot275$ and $x\ge0$ imply $t \ge -1100/13 > -84.7$
$y=-23t-7\cdot275$ and $y\ge0$ imply $t \le -1925/23 < -83.6$

A: Hint :there is a linear combination of 23 and  13 that equals to 1(why?) , can you adjust this combination such that it would yield 275?

A: Hint: Use the Euclidean Algorithm to express $13$ and $23$ as a linear combination of $\gcd(13,23)=1$.
Then proceed with doing Belgi's hint.

A: This is called a linear Diophantine equation, if $x, y \in \mathbb{Z}$. There exists an algorithm on how to systematically solve it. And yes it involves the $\gcd$.
You can determine the solutions in $\mathbb{Z}$ and then restrict them to $\mathbb{N}_0$.
WA gives
$$
x = 8 - 13 k \\
y = 23 k + 7
$$
for $k \in \mathbb{Z}$.
$$
x = 8 - 13 k \ge 0 \iff k \le 8/13 \Rightarrow k \le 0 \\
y = 23 k + 7 \ge 0 \iff k \ge -7/23 \Rightarrow k \ge 0
$$
This leaves only $k=0$ and we get the solution $(x,y) = (8,7)$.

A: In this case, brute-forcing isn't completely insane.
By successive subtractions, the possible values of $275-23m$ are
$$275,252,229,206,183,160,137,114,\color{green}{91},68,45,22.$$
And by successive additions, the multiples of $13$ are
$$0,13,26,39,52,65,78,\color{green}{91},107,130,143,156,169,182,195,208,221,234,247,260,273.$$

A: In some cases it is possible to have an easy brute force search.
Here for instance the divisibility by $5$ brings great thnigs.
$23x+13y\equiv3x+3y\equiv3(x+y)\equiv275\equiv0\pmod5$ and since $3\land5=1$ we get $x+y\equiv0\pmod 5\iff x+y=5k$.
So $23x+13y=65k+10x=275$, obviously $k$ is also odd for $10$ to divide $275-65k$
$
\begin{array}{c|cccc}
k & 65k & 275-65k & x & y\\
\hline
1 & 65 & 210 & 21 & -16\\
3 & 195 & 80 & 8 & 7\\
\end{array}
$
Brute force is reduced to only 2 choices!


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In 2006, the Village of Forest Park, in partnership with Allied Waste Services, launched the 64-gallon recycling container program. Residents who called Allied Waste at 708-345-7050 and ordered their new container received it free of charge. The "toter," as it is commonly called, holds ALL of your recyclables, making it easy for anyone, even children, to contribute to saving the environment! Further, by reducing waste at landfills, you also save the Village money in disposal costs. Click THINK GREEN to view more about recycling.
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