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Why Are We So Reluctant to Pay for Apps?
Mobile apps aren't expensive at all, yet we hesitate. It doesn't make any sense!
byJoel Lee
Image credit: William Hook/Unsplash
Last week, I spent $5 on a bag of mandarins that looked great in the store but turned out to be horribly bitter. Disappointed would be an understatement; more like crushed. I really need some citrusy goodness in my life right now. They're still sitting in my fridge, and I don't know if I'll be able to summon up the willpower to finish them off.
A waste of money, but I'm not too bothered.
Just a few weeks ago, my buddy Dave mentioned that he had spent $1 to buy Heads Up! in the iOS App Store (to be fair, he was testing it out for his article on fun mobile games to play with friends in the same room) and I balked. "You spent money on a mobile app? Are you insane?"
But if I sit back and really think about it, is it really that insane? Why am I okay with throwing away $5 on fruit but reluctant to drop $1 on an app? There's no hesitation when I buy a $9 Chipotle burrito that I'll eat and forget about by the time I'm in a carb-induced food coma, yet I could agonize for days deciding whether $3 for a mobile app is really worth it—even one that I know will bring me years of convenience, productivity, and/or entertainment.
Why the disparity?
Is it because mobile apps aren't "real"? In a study published by Monash University, researchers found that we don't treat tangible and intangible products the same way:
"The findings from the two brain imaging experiments suggest that people are processing the intangible and tangible objects very differently within their brains."
Robert Eres
So whereas that $4 latte is easy to rationalize because you're actually receiving something in exchange, it's tougher to spend $4 on "nothing." Although I'm not too sure about this, given the huge rise in popularity of microtransactions in gaming and how easily people fork over cash for virtual goods and benefits. Why haven't we developed the same accepting attitude toward apps, which are demonstrably more practical?
Is it because mobile apps don't offer enough value? Definitely not. Are you telling me that you won't get a full $3 worth of value out of Unified Remote, an app that turns your phone into a universal remote and lets you remotely control your PC in all kinds of ways? This app could change your life for the same price as a family-sized bag of Doritos. It ought to be priced higher, if you ask me. There are tons of other paid apps that provide real-life value, and most can be had for $5 or less. That's a steal! So no, this obviously can't be the reason. Anyone who says that paid apps aren't worth paying for hasn't thought things through.
n7player costs $4
Is it because our expectations are anchored to free alternatives? It's hard to justify paying $4 for n7player, an excellent Android music player app, when there are free alternatives like AIMP or Pixel Player that may not be as awesome but are certainly good enough. With so many free apps out there, we've come to expect that apps should be free—and then do a double-take when an app wants us to pay money for it. Perhaps it's unfair, but paid apps need to offer way more value than they're asking for before people will even consider it a good deal, let alone decide to pay for it.
Is it because the act of purchase is inconvenient? I think this one plays a role for me, as I don't like to save card details and am therefore forced to type them in every time I buy something online. It's much easier to toss a bag of fruit into my shopping cart and swipe at the self-checkout register, so there's less friction in the decision to buy that—even if it brings me less overall value than something as useful as a well-made mobile app.
Is it because I'm afraid of buyer's remorse? This is another big thing for me, but rationally speaking, it shouldn't be. Google accepts refunds for up to 48 hours after buying an app on the Google Play Store, no questions asked, limited to once per app. This means there's literally no risk of buyer's remorse. Apple isn't as generous, only allowing refunds for certain valid reasons, but the refund window is up to 90 days. (Although if you have an iPhone, I assume buyer's remorse over a dollar or two isn't something you struggle with.)
Moreover, app purchases are always conscious decisions, whereas grabbing a drive-thru frap at Starbucks or buying a combo meal at the food court are unconscious. There's just more to think about when processing whether to buy an app, and suddenly the price tag seems less reasonable. Even knowing that refunds are available, I know that refunding can be a hassle—and many times I choose to not buy at all than to deal with that.
So what's my point?
Obviously people are buying mobile apps, so this article is admittedly a tad hyperbolic. But you can't tell me that you haven't noticed this phenomenon in your own life, can you? That you find it difficult to justify mobile app purchases, despite their insanely low market prices? Because I definitely do, and I have no idea why. None of the reasons above are satisfying enough to declare as definitive conclusions.
I suppose my conclusion is that my aversion to paying for mobile apps is irrational and that I should be more willing to drop cash on apps that would truly benefit my life. After all, what's $3 in the grand scheme of things, especially if that $3 unlocks an amazing app for the rest of my life? Put that way, it's strange if I don't buy it.
Not to mention the practical benefits of buying paid apps instead of relying on free apps: paid apps are usually more polished and more frequently updated, paid apps don't have ads, paid apps don't collect and sell your personal data, and paid apps support the livelihoods of honest-working app developers.
I'll still use free apps, especially when said free app is as good as any paid alternative. But going forward, I'm going to make a conscious effort to buy more apps when I feel that free options aren't enough. How about you?
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PINE BROOK, N.J. — The sales, engineering, and executive staff at Doosan Machine Tools America hosted a festive Open House recently, celebrating the company's recently expanded Technical Center in Pine Brook, New Jersey. The company welcomed valued customers and its North American distributor network. The three-day event served to introduce and confirm to attendees the support that Doosan offers from its Technical Center and its strength in developing new machine tool technologies.
Visitors enjoyed tours of the Center and watched, listened and learned about the various machines Doosan unveiled at the Open House in the redesigned demonstration area.
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Soloist/Duo
Jay R Beatbox
Before he was known to the masses as Jay R Beatbox, Jorge Amparo Jr, was born to a Puerto Rican mother and a father who hail from The Dominican Republic. While technically, Jay R Beatbox is a native of The Bronx, he calls Las Vegas home, as he has been a resident of the city since the age of 1.  Beatboxing has proven to be a life-changing passion for Jay R Beatbox, as it has afforded him a multitude of lucrative opportunities. In addition to opening up for well-known acts like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wu-Tang Clan, and T-Pain, Jay R has also performed at Las Vegas' annual Life Is Beautiful music festival, Brooklyn Bowl and The LinQ Theater. Jay R Beatbox plans to leave his mark on the world, not only through beatboxing but through his humanitarian efforts as well. Aiming to combat obesity among children, Jay R is an ambassador for a non-profit organization known as Jump for Joy. Moreover, his frequent appearances at Las Vegas hospitals have made him a hit with the kids. He can be seen performing for them and even teaching them how to beatbox.
Dance/Top 40
Jackie Wiatrowski
Jackie has performed in a multitude of venues and theaters around the world; from Singapore to the beautiful islands of Hawaii. She has headlined in Las Vegas for HEARTBREAK HOTEL IN CONCERT at Harrahs, FANTASY at the Luxor, as well as LEGENDS IN CONCERT. Whether it is singing the National Anthem for 20,000 MLB fans, Headlining in Major Shows on the Las Vegas Strip, or landing the cover on several major magazines, Jackie always shines bright like a diamond.
DJ and Elise Duo
This talented duo does a wide range of songs and covers artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Marvin Gaye, Amy Winehouse, Maroon 5, Marshmellow, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, and many more!
Ddendyl
Ddendyl has shared the stage with artists such as Hunter Hayes, Scotty McCreery, Sebastian Mikael, Elle Varner, and opened alongside colleagues for Justin Moore following her appearances on Season 6 of NBC's "The Voice" In addition, Batavia Daily News named Ddendyl the "2014 Artist of the Year" for Western New York. Ddendyl was also named the Nash Next 2017 New York Winner. Aside from her solo performances, Ddendyl also has her own band named "Masters of None" that covers multiple genres of music ranging from Pop and Rock to Country. Be sure to check out this talented artist either solo or with her band!
Cover Bands
Daniel Park
Daniel developed a distinctive sound for his live shows through his use of the electric violin, as well as looping, a technique which is increasingly highlighted by notable artists like Ed Sheeran. The (non-electric) violin was Daniel's first instrument, as he started lessons when he was five years old. He then transitioned to learning the acoustic guitar when his parents started noticing him strumming his violin with both hands, and it became a major instrument of his in high school. Daniel's accolades include being picked as one of the top 100 acts in Season 7 of America's Got Talent, and his "Sidewalk Guitar" EP is the current hold music for the online shoe and clothing company Zappos.
Cover Lane Duo
We are a cover duo in Vegas playing beloved songs from the 50's through today's hits.
Cameron Calloway
Cameron has performed with the likes of Grammy-nominated bands, such as The Internet, Allen Stone, Emily King, and Mayer Hawthorne as well as multi-award-winning group Dru Hill, & The Stone Foxes. Calloway also performed at the 2016 Joshua Tree Music Festival.
Emerald Cut Duo
Multi-faceted acoustic pop duo, featuring looping with guitar, keys, and drum pad for a rich sound. Based in Las Vegas, this talented duo is perfect for corporate events, weddings, venues, cocktail hour, and networking events. Ability to change song choice from upbeat pop to smooth melodies depending on event style.
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Q: classify data into equal size groups I want to divide my data into different classes, each class with a width of 10
such as:
first data
   variable
    10
    20
    33
    23
    8
    14
    16
    40

new data
variable     classify    group classify
    10       10-20             2
    20       20-30             3
    33       30-40             4
    23       20-30             3
    8        0-10              1
    14       10-20             2
    16       10-20             2
    40       40-50             5

A: Use cut with breaks by 10. But be careful with the end-points of the intervals.
brks <- seq(from = min(variable %/% 10) * 10,
            to = (max(variable %/% 10) + 1) * 10,
            by = 10)
classify <- cut(variable, breaks = brks, include.lowest = TRUE, right = FALSE)
group <- match(classify, levels(classify))

data.frame(variable, classify, group)
#  variable classify group
#1       10  [10,20)     2
#2       20  [20,30)     3
#3       33  [30,40)     4
#4       23  [20,30)     3
#5        8   [0,10)     1
#6       14  [10,20)     2
#7       16  [10,20)     2
#8       40  [40,50]     5

Data
To read in the data as posted, copy&paste to an R session and run:
variable <- scan(text = "
10
20
33
23
8
14
16
40
")

The output of dput(variable) makes it more simple to SO users.
variable <- c(10, 20, 33, 23, 8, 14, 16, 40)

A: You can use floor function :
df$group_classify <- floor(df$variable/10) + 1
df$classify <- paste((df$group_classify - 1) * 10,
                      df$group_classify * 10, sep = '-')
df

#  variable group_classify classify
#1       10              2    10-20
#2       20              3    20-30
#3       33              4    30-40
#4       23              3    20-30
#5        8              1     0-10
#6       14              2    10-20
#7       16              2    10-20
#8       40              5    40-50

data
df <- structure(list(variable = c(10, 20, 33, 23, 8, 14, 16, 40)),
      class = "data.frame", row.names = c(NA, -8L))

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Peace process is more important than Jirga: Rana Think Tank
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KABUL: Experts and political pundits participating in the Rana Think Tank monthly session contended the forthcoming Consultative Loya Jirga for Peace slated for April 29 and asked for large scale support to the ongoing peace process to stop the country toward in unrestrained and uncontrolled indecision.
They expressed deepest concern over decades of ever-ending war, which Afghans are only the victims. They urged government concentrate more over peace process rather than running Consultative Loya Jirga for peace, which is already boycotted by many influential figures. They believe peace is the only way that can end war and stop bloodsheds across the country.
Afghanistan is a land of Jirga, and still the Afghans maintained and favored to solve internal and external disputes, they said, adding Jirgas have always worked in Afghanistan. They strongly backed Jirgas, but opposed the upcoming one as they believe could not solve anything rather making this more complicated.
Pointing toward decades of ongoing war and conflict, the participants said peace is a long-term dream of the Afghans, but it has never interpreted in reality, and still is a distant dream.
They called upon the government to give peace process priority as the long-lasting conflicts have taken many lives of Afghan men, women, elder, children and from all segment of society.
At the same time, they called for a dignified peace where it should end the war and lead to a lasting peace and stability in the country. Touching upon peace efforts brokered by US Special Envoy Zalamy Khalilzad, they said that at the moment Loya Jirga is of no use, especially after progress made during talks with US and the Taliban.
Advisor to former President, Shahzada Masoud, said no one is opposing Jirga in its principle and also the people believe that Jirga was and is the only remedy to bring the country out of crisis, and it worked in Afghanistan in several occasions.
However, he said the upcoming Consultative Loya Jirga for Peace is likely to create incredulity and doubt among the people and some parties, where the agenda is yet to be known.
He casted doubt over purpose of the Jirga and to what end it will be convened and questioned the process of selection. "Whether real representative of the nation will participate in the Jirga or the pro-government figures will be at the turnout," he questioned.
According to him Jirga could be useful if it was convened on due time. "Currently much progress made between Taliban and US members and everything is in pending for the Afghan intra-talks."
The Jirga was effective, when the government had no responsibility of its convening, he said, adding when the participants invited by the government, so clearly the people would look at it as distrustful.
He said government is making all-out efforts to turn the result of Jirga in its benefit.
In regards to Qatar meeting cancellation, he said the government intentionally wanted to delay the talk and let the Consultative Jirga to run. "The list deliberately made fat of 250-member delegation to only be a reason for delay or revocation of the talks."
The upcoming Jirga is not legitimate, especially after it boycotted by a number of political parties, candidates' tickets for presidential election and some governmental figures, he said.
He furthered that currently peace opportunity is here that should not be missed even in the face of negligence by government side.
US has made its mind that war is no more a good strategy to resolve Afghan conflict, he said, putting Washington's focus now toward diplomatic ways, where consensus is already in regional countries and beyond.
Another political expert Gul Rahim Safi said everyone favoring peace, but still real consensus has not been made as there are some figures who still not honest to peace process.
He called on both, Afghan security forces and the Taliban fighters to come up to the fore with a comprehensive ceasefire to stop river of bloods first. "After trace negotiation should have launched to reach clear outcome for the peace."
There are some clusters and figures who see continuation of war in their benefit which are not sincere in the peace process, he stated.
Others participants in the Rana Think Thank believe the government has plan to use Consultative Loya Jirga for its electoral campaign to ensure its lasting. They believe the key of peace is at the hand of US and Pakistan. Unless harmonizing of these two countries, bringing peace in Afghanistan is impossible, they said, but recent US efforts toward peace is a positive sign of Washington to end the war.
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A real masterpiece... This is still one of my favorite records ever. As much poetic, dreamy and romantic as dark, obscure and distressing.
Don't even remember how did I discover this, but hell thanks to fate I did.
If I only could I'd give it 10 stars out of 5!
Felix Laband's Dark Days Exit, his third studio electronic album, is deceptively simplistic. Layers of looped sound repeat over rhythmic drums, rattles, and pulses, swooping in and out throughout the tracks. However, the album manages to be anything but repetitive, building a slow tension through the melodies with no discernable climax. The music itself contains a tremendous amount of feeling and emotions that fluctuate throughout the album.
Laband himself is based in Cape Town, South Africa, which he says comes through in his music through the contrasts that he believes are inherent in the South African way of life. Indeed, there is a clear duality in the music on the album. While the album tends to favor lighthearted sounds that are almost whimsical and evocative of childhood, the mood occasionally dips towards one way more sinister. Concise, snappy instrumentals layered with different whistling sounds and grating noises tie together the album, and have to the power to evoke both nostalgia and unease depending on the context and how they are used.
The album begins with "Whistling in Tongues," which suggests images of a nursery with the rattles and baby sounds, as well as bells that sound similar to a baby's toys. The whistling is layered over an upbeat strumming that has a very innocent feel, until the baseline kicks in and the tone of the song changes slightly. A child's voice is heard saying "Die tonight. I can feel it. I don't want to die tonight," which perfectly encapsulates the sinister edge that the entire album manages to convey using upbeat, whimsical sounds. Out of the echoes of the voice emerges the standout track of the album, "Miss Teardrops," which layers an upbeat percussion over xylophone sounds that weave in and out of the album's signature whistling. The short and snappy notes, occasionally wavered and echoed, are reminiscent of drops of water falling, which ties in perfectly with the title of the track. This lighthearted, upbeat approach contrasts sharply with the next song, "Dirty Nightgown," which sounds remarkably similar to the music used in "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events." With its reverberating base lines and eerie snares, it has a distinctly ghostly feel.
Even one of the more subdued tracks on the album, "Sleeping Household," has a subtle edge to it. As the name suggests, the sounds used are those commonly found in a household, such as dripping and flowing water sounds, creaks reminiscent of floorboards, and squeaking that sounds like mice. Beyond these sounds, however, the whistling in the album comes in, this time sounding similar to a theremin. "Red Handed" revisits the use of voice samples from children, with the line "I'm not sorry for anything" weaving in and out of the upbeat xylophone and haunting whistling. By the end of the album, Laband delves into full on gloom, with the almost industrial sound of "Black Shoes." Perhaps not coincidentally, this track features the only adult voice on the album over the low tones and violin-like sounds. The album ends on a beautiful note with "Radio Right Now," which combines the dark and light contrasts on the album to their fullest effect, creating a haunting yet gorgeous overall effect that pulls the album out of its melancholy.
Overall, Dark Days Exit is a remarkably polished composition that creates a wide range of sensation using a very precise arsenal of sounds that complement one another throughout the entirety of the album. Although the album doesn't try to build up to a climactic moment, the moods that it slowly builds up to stick with you and definitely make the album worth many repeat listens.


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Q: How do I store each value in a string? I am aware that this code is iterating through and getting the data from the file but I want to store each value in it's own independent string.
int getHosts()
{
    system("clear");
    GfdOogleTech gfd;
    string data = gfd.GetFileContents("./vhosts.a2m");
    size_t cPos = 0
    string currentValue;
    while( currentValue.assign(gfd.rawParse(data, "|", "|", &cPos)) != blank )
    {
         cout << currentValue << endl;
    }
    system("sleep 5");
    return 0;
}

The code above outputs the following values:

*

*crativetech.me.conf

*www.creativetech.me

*webmaster@creativetech.me

*/web/creativetech/www

How do I store each one of the above values in it's own string?

A: The obvious answer would be with a std::vector<std::string>, something like this:
string currentValue;
std::vector<std::string> addresses;

while( currentValue.assign(gfd.rawParse(data, "|", "|", &cPos)) != blank )
     addresses.push_back(currentValue);

A: Create a vector of strings, add each new entry to the end.
std::vector<std::string> strings;
strings.push_back(current_value);


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"In that day, there will be those among the Lakota who will carry knowledge and understanding of unity among all living things and the young white ones will come to those of my people and ask for this wisdom."
Immerse yourself in authentic Native American culture, participate in workshops to strengthen empathetic listening and respectful communication, and provide your academic skill sets to your Native American peers to help them achieve greater academic and personal success. You will travel to one of the poorest counties in the United States to gain a greater understanding of social justice issues affecting Native Americans. The things you experience on this trip are life-changing, and we expect participants to want to contribute to a greater dialogue in the Native American fight for equality and religious freedom.
The Lakota Summer Fellowship is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as recent graduates of Williamson County Schools.
The inaugural Lakota Summer Fellowship will take place in the Cheyenne River Reservation community in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The trip is tentatively scheduled for early June 2018. Our hope is that this inaugural cohort of 25 students begins an ongoing partnership with the Cheyenne River Youth Project.
"When you have poverty added to the historical trauma, you have to step into places that are uncomfortable in order to do the work that we're trying to do with our kids."
For nearly a century, it was illegal for Lakota Indians to freely practice their religion. The Lakota Tribe is well-known because of a trio of Chiefs: Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Red Cloud. And, while we know these names, the culture is less well-known to us. This is because the Lakota, as well as other tribes, spent decades dispossessed of their spiritual practices, religions, and native languages. Until 1978, when the American Indian Religious Freedom Act passed, generations of Lakota were raised in the absence of their native culture. The Cheyenne River Youth Project, headed by Julie Garreau, is working with a determined generation of young Lakota to create a stronger economic and cultural future—embracing their strong Lakota heritage and moving forward.
The Cheyenne River Youth Project, located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota in the Cheyenne River Reservation community, lies at the heart of two of the nation's poorest counties. CRYP strives to help Lakota youth build the confidence and skills to establish solid lives for themselves, all while highlighting and celebrating Lakota traditions -- a daunting task in a community stricken by poverty, drug addiction, alcoholism, and suicide.
Young people are at an extreme disadvantage when it comes to getting the education they deserve and particularly opportunities to go to college–things most students take for granted. Resources we do not even consider – hats and gloves in the winter, school supplies, and age-appropriate books, among many others – they have little access to. This community is vastly underserved and underrepresented.
We will bring tutoring, school supplies, enthusiasm, and a heart for empathetic listening and respectful communication to our peers so they can overcome some of the disadvantages and difficulties they face.
Through the Lakota Summer Fellowship, Diversity Leadership Project hopes to build a sustainable partnership with Cheyenne River Youth Project that offers both groups of young people opportunities for academic success, increased conflict resolution and nonviolent communication skills, and the resources they need to live the best lives possible.
Students who participate in this service learning project will make a day trip to Standing Rock, the scene of violence against the "Water Protectors." Long after the confrontation with a private army owned by an oil pipeline company, many Water Protectors remain in jail awaiting trial.
Through every activity, we will focus on helping building cultural awareness, self-esteem, leadership skills, and trust in their own authentic self. We will offer seminars to parents and students about academic advancement, increasing academic opportunities, and engaged learning.
Participants will memorialize their experience on their own Diversity Leadership Project profile page with the assistance of Nashville independent filmmaker Sean Kelly, and create their own video along with an essay on their experience. Topics they will explore may include diversity training, compassion, and nonviolent communication. This offers an opportunity to experience something that could inspire your college application essay, as well as demonstrate to college admissions officers that you are interested in participating in projects that impact a diverse population different from your own – one of the top things highly competitive schools look for in prospective students.
This service learning opportunity offers students an authentic immersion experience. Our students become a part of the Cheyenne River Reservation community, interacting daily with their peers from nearby high schools as well as other members of the community. We will also visit local sites and participate in activities that encourage cultural awareness and improve social justice, in conjunction with teens in the area.
We plan to raise $5,000 through GoFundMe to be used for school supplies and other items needed by the Cheyenne River Youth Project.
We will also provide a template for each student to raise their own funds to support their trip.
Safety is our top priority, and we plan to provide an adult-to-teen ratio of 8 to 1. This allows us to effectively supervise and interact with our students and maintain a safe environment for learning, interacting, and growing.
The trip will be lead by Randall Bedwell, President of College Path Consultants, LLC and cofounder of Diversity Leadership Project.
Sean Kelly (www.SeanKellyFilms.me) will provide documentary support for each student to create their own short documentary film of their experience.
Audrey Bouvier, cofounder of Diversity Leadership Project.
Other educators to be named.
The cost for this unique service learning opportunity is $2,295. This includes airfare, meals, and accommodations for seven days and six nights in Eagle Butte, SD. We expect this to be an inclusive cost, with only meals during travel and any souvenirs not covered. The trip is limited to 25 students, so it is important to apply early. A deposit of $500 will hold your spot. All money is due by March 1, 2018.
- Travel Assistance Insurance is provided in case of delays, lost luggage, etc.
Your $500 deposit is required within seven days of your acceptance into the Diversity Leadership Project summer program. If this deposit is not made during this time period, you will lose your spot and need to reapply for this summer learning opportunity. We expect the 25 spots to fill quickly, so you will not want to let this happen! This deposit is nonrefundable.
The remaining balance of $1,795 is due no later than March 1, 2018, along with your proof of medical insurance and other required documentation.


A group of five weekly newspapers have raised a quarter of a million pounds between them to finish the building of a day hospice serving their patches.
The Archant-owned Exmouth Journal, Exmouth Herald, Midweek Herald, Sidmouth Herald and Cranbrook Herald have won praise for driving the £250,000 appeal.
The target was reached in just 11 months by people from all over East Devon organising numerous fundraising events, including coffee mornings, cream teas, a fashion show, a head shave, art auction, sponsored walks, skydiving and golf days.
Charity Hospiscare has celebrate reaching the target for the site, which will be based in Honiton.
Archant East Devon group editor Phil Griffin, pictured above far left with supporters of the project, said: "With more than 100,000 readers across East Devon, our newspapers have a lot of clout when it comes to spreading a message.
"This is a terrific result and shows how generous people are across the area.
The new hospice will include spa-like treatment rooms, a patient lounge, a specialised bathroom, a garden, plus educational facilities for the training of healthcare professionals and students, and access to palliative care specialists.
The total cost of the building is £1.2 million, with the remainder of the cash brought about through grants and other donations.
Glynis Atherton, Hospiscare's chief executive, said: "Thanks to the amazing support of the Archant papers and the extraordinary generosity of the local community, we have reached our target.
"I can't wait to be able to welcome local people across the threshold and show them what a difference their hard-won fundraising has made.
Great initiative. Well done to all.


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After Ryan Groves won the 2016 Rally Against Kids' Cancer at High Plains Raceway, we chatted with him about how he got started, his road racing dreams, and what's next for him.
Frank Albert: How did all this start for you?
FA: How did you get involved in road racing?
RG: My first real experience with racing goes back to 2004 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. I was lucky enough to drive a 1974 Porsche 914-6 around the track a couple of times, which left me with an incredible thrill.
In 2006, I attended the Bob Bondurant race school for 3 days. While this was an incredible experience, and my first time behind the wheel of a Formula Ford, I didn't go on to get my competition license that year. I simply didn't have the resources to race at the time, but was very grateful for the experience I gained at the school.
I can't get through this interview without expressing an enormous gratitude to my wife, Stephanie. Typically, race cars and love stories don't get mentioned in the same article, unless your love story is about your car, but that's different. I am lucky to have a partner in life who puts up with all my car talk and everything that comes with being married to "not just a typical car guy", but to someone with dreams to race on a circuit track and all that it brings.
Fast forward 11 years…Like all things in life, you work hard to achieve certain personal goals. For me, it was to be able to one day own and drive a race car. This year I will be attending the RMVR Driver's School and I can't wait to learn from the best and finally get a full competition license!
FA: Why RMVR and vintage racing?
Ryan's 1976 BMW street car.
RG: This is a long story, but I will try to make it shorter. Somewhere along the way, I developed a huge love for the vintage BMW 2002. I began buying and building 2002s in my 1-car garage and developed an invaluable relationship with fellow BMW enthusiast, and long-time RMVR member, Art Krill. In 2016, I finished a 1976 BMW 2002 "Street Car" and drove it in the Rally Against Kids' Cancer benefiting The Morgan Adams Foundation to fund pediatric cancer research. Through this event, I was introduced to many great people and passionate racers within RMVR.
When the opportunity came up to purchase a 1969 BMW race car (a race car donated to The Morgan Adams Foundation), you can imagine this brought me right back to 2004 at Elkhart Lake…the dream was coming true. There is something about vintage racing that is un-explainable. Today's race cars are loaded with sophisticated technology, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, the simplicity and beauty of a 100% mechanical vintage race car is phenomenal. If you haven't experienced it, watching these wonderful cars out on the track and to witness the preservation of these magnificent machines is an experience.
FA: What are your plans for 2017?
Ryan's 1969 BMW race car.
RG: This year, I plan to participate in most of the RMVR race events, and couldn't be more excited to do so. I am by far the most excited to be racing in the 7th annual "Race Against Kids' Cancer" on July 29-30 at High Plains Raceway. For us racers, getting to race our cars and help fundraise for such an amazing cause, is a very special thing. I encourage anyone and everyone to come out and watch the races and enjoy all the activities of the weekend!
FA: What words of advice do you have for others who are interested in getting involved in road racing?
RG: For those that are considering getting into racing, just go for it. The RMVR community has been incredibly welcoming and helpful to me as a new member. There is a sense of comaradery that I had never experienced before. At the end of the day, everyone is out there to have fun and race hard (and safe). I would gladly welcome contact by anyone interested and wanting to know more. Come out and enjoy a day at the track with us, participate in our Driver's School, get a Lunch Ride in a race car at the Race Against Kids' Cancer, smell the race fuel and exhaust, and be prepared to get hooked!
My offer to anyone out there reading this article…come out to an RMVR race event and volunteer a bit of your time learning the track, the grid, the cars, and simply meeting the members. Find me by my car and introduce yourself, and I will gladly give you an up-close look at my car and introduce you to others in the club that can help you get involved. You won't regret it. You might have to figure out how to go home and tell your significant other that you need to buy a race car…but that one is on you! Let's do all we can to preserve the sport of vintage racing and the wonderful race cars we all love.


Moms. They fight to do it all and do it well.
They make you eat your vegetables, help you solve your problems and tell it like it is—sugar coating is not in their vocabulary.
Why? Because they said so.
Every Mother's Day, we pay homage to the mother figures who've helped raise us, shaping us into the people we are today.
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Roland's Quest in the Far East
The spring months passed away, and summer opened, inviting heroes forth to manly action, and pious men to pilgrimages. Yet Roland tarried idly at the king's court. Very irksome, though, was this life of idleness and inaction to our hero; and when he looked upon the beaming blade of Durandal, or visited Brigliadoro stamping impatiently in his stall, he longed more than ever to ride out again on errands of knightly valor. But Charlemagne liked not to part even for a day with his favorite nephew. Week after week, under one pretence and another, he persuaded the hero to stay with him at court. And although there were jousts and tournaments and hunting-parties, and much feasting and merriment, and daily lessons in the school of good Alcuin, yet the days seemed to lag, and every thing to run slow, for the lack of more stirring action. By and by the king noticed the growing unrest which filled the mind of Roland, and he said,—
"Dear nephew, this idleness seems little to become one of thy restless nature. Methinks it wears upon thee."
"It does, indeed," answered Roland. "I should be only too glad were some war to break out, or were I sent on some errand of danger, that I might prove my title to knighthood."
"There is not much likelihood of war," said Charlemagne. "But, if there is any deed of knight-errantry thou wouldst fain undertake, thou shalt have leave to do what thou wilt."
Roland could not conceal his pleasure.
"In the fairy gardens of Falerina, in the Far East," said he, "I am told that the arms of the Trojan Hector await the coming of a hero to claim them. I have already the sword, the flaming Durandal, and I would fain have the complete armor. With your leave I will ride forth at once in quest of that fairyland; and, if I win not for myself the arms of the godlike hero, I will thereafter rest content with what I have."
When it became known that Roland was about to ride out as a knight-errant, and when it was told what the object of his quest was to be, all the folk in the king's court tried to dissuade him from the undertaking. No one knew just where the fairyland of Falerina was, for there were no maps or guide-books in those days; but every one knew that there were great difficulties and dangers to be met and overcome before reaching it. There were mountains and seas to be crossed, and forests to be traversed, and monsters to be slain, and wild beasts to be avoided or killed, and a thousand unknown and impossible adventures to be undertaken, before any one could hope to reach that far-away, cloud-covered land. And, if he should be so fortunate as to get there, there were still the weird enchantments of the witches and the fairies to be guarded against, requiring the knowledge of a sorcerer, as well as the strength and skill of a warrior. But Roland was not afraid of dangers and difficulties; and, the more his friends tried to dissuade him on this account, the more determined he was to undertake the quest. Then certain slanderers about the court, among whom was Ganelon of Mayence, whispered that it was the beautiful face of Angelica, rather than the matchless arms of Hector, which was luring Roland to the Far East; and they said that his quest would more likely be in the sunrise land of Cathay than in the fairy gardens of Falerina.
To both the warnings of his friends and the evil speaking of his foes, our hero turned a deaf ear. He ordered Brigliadoro to be saddled; he bade his mother and the gentle Alda and his brother knights good-by; and then, clad in complete armor, with Durandal at his side, he rode away. For many days he travelled straight toward the rising sun, veering now and then to the southward. And he left behind him the broad lands of France, and the fair plains of Lombardy, and the heaven-towering Alps, and the great sea. And in every village or country where he came he was welcomed and kindly entertained as a Christian knight without fear and without reproach. And, when he inquired the way to the Fairyland of Falerina, men pointed toward the east, and shook their heads, and warned him to give up the quest ere it was too late. But he, in no wise disheartened, pressed onward, ever the more intent as the dangers and difficulties seemed greater and nearer.
One day he came to a bridge which spanned a silent, slow-flowing river, and whose farther end was hidden in a dark mist. On the bridge a pretty maiden stood to take toll of all that passed that way. Roland asked her the way to Fairyland.
"It is not far from here," said she; "but the way is beset with many perils. If you will drink this cup of water which I have dipped from the river beneath us, your eyesight will become clearer, and you will be able to see through the mists which hang over Fairyland and hide it from mortal sight."
But the maiden spoke of the Fairyland of Forgetfulness, and not of the gardens of Falerina. Roland thoughtlessly took the cup which she offered him, and drank the water which it held. In a moment he forgot all his past life, all his ambitions and his hopes: he forgot even his friends and himself and the quest upon which he was riding. He remembered nothing whatever. He only knew that beside him was a beautiful maiden, and that beyond the bridge whereon he stood was a fair country full of pleasant sights and sounds, of singing birds, and softly murmuring waterfalls, and gay flowers, and luscious fruits. Farther away he saw a tall castle, with towers and turrets pointing to the sky, and broad battlements, and a high wall surrounded by a deep, wide moat. And, having drunk of the waters of Forgetfulness, he no longer had any will of his own. He suffered the maiden to take him by the hand and to lead him into the halls of the castle. And there, with many other knights who had been entrapped in the same way, he passed days and weeks of pleasurable forgetfulness, content with that which each moment brought him, and having no remembrance of the past, and no thought nor care for the future.
No one knows how long Roland would have staid a prisoner in the castle of Forgetfulness, had it not been for Angelica, the Princess of Cathay. I will tell you how it happened that she came to set him free.
When Angelica returned to her own home, after the death of her brother Argalia, she found that a fierce Tartar chief named Agrican had long been waging war with her father, King Galafron, and had forced him to shut himself up in the walled town of Albracca. Week after week the Tartars besieged Albracca, striving in every way to pass the well-defended walls. But Galafron and his folk held out bravely; and, while they kept their foes a safe distance from their gates, they sent fleet messengers to Sacripant, king of Circassia, praying him to lend them some aid. Sacripant, who had long courted the favor of the Princess Angelica, came with an army of ten thousand men, and gave battle to Agrican outside of the city walls. Fierce was the fight, and great was the loss of life on either side. At last the Circassians cut their way through the ranks of the beleaguering Tartars, and reached the gates, which were opened to receive them. But so closely pressed were they, that, ere the heavy barriers could be closed again, a great part of the Tartar horde, with chief Agrican at their head, had crowded through into the city. Then was there terror and great distress in Albracca, and fierce fighting in every street. Of the ten thousand gallant Circassians whom Sacripant had led to the affray, not half a thousand remained alive. And, in the end, King Galafron, with the remnant of those who had escaped the storm-like fury of the Tartars, was obliged to retire into the citadel, a strong-built castle standing high on a rock in the middle of the town. But the castle was not very well supplied with arms, nor was it victualled for a long siege; and the hearts of all sank within them as they thought of the day when starvation would oblige them to open the gates to their fierce, unfeeling foes. It was then that Angelica bethought her of her magic ring.
"Do not yet give up all hope," she said. "Hold the citadel only seven days longer, and I will bring you help. In the castle of Forgetfulness, which lies on the borders of Fairyland, there are many brave knights imprisoned,—the noblest and the most daring in all the world. I will hie me thither, and awaken them, and call them to our aid."
Then she put the magic ring between her lips, and flew unseen over the heads of the Tartar horde, and over the pleasant valleys and the wooded hills of Cathay, and stopped not until she came to the land of the fairies and the bridge which spans the River of Forgetfulness. The maiden who stood there to take the toll offered her the cup of water; but she dashed it to the ground, and went boldly onward to the castle. She passed through the wide-open gates unchallenged; for, in the dwelling where Forgetfulness reigns, there is no need of warder or of watchman. She entered the great banquet hall, where the guests and prisoners were at meat. There at the table sat Roland, and Reinold of Montalban, and many another fearless knight, eating and drinking and making merry, and not once thinking of their knightly vows, or caring to know each other. She stood in the doorway, her book of enchantments in one hand, and a trumpet in the other. She sang a song sweeter than a siren's voice, and so loud and clear that it was echoed in every nook and chamber of the sleepy old castle. The knights, intent only on the pleasure of the passing moment, scarcely raised their eyes to look at her. They kept on feasting and laughing, and merrily joking, as men are wont to do who never think of the morrow. Then she raised the bugle-trumpet to her lips, and blew a shrill, deep battle call. At the first blast the knights sprang to their feet, and gazed about in mingled astonishment and shame. At the second, all the memories of the past, all their hopes, all their ambition, came into their minds again. With one accord they rushed in hot haste from the banquet table; they hastened to the armory and to the stables. Never before had there been in that place such a buckling-on of armor, such a mounting of war steeds, such looks and words of brave determination and hope. Old Oblivion, the lord of the castle, who was alike deaf to every call of duty, and blind to every noble impulse, shut himself up in the lowest depths of his dungeon-tower, fearful lest the stirring sounds of Angelica's bugle might arouse in him some slumbering thoughts of the great world outside.
It was not long until the awakened knights were fully equipped with their arms and armor, and mounted on their war steeds, ready to follow Angelica wherever she might lead, or to undertake any adventure she might direct. And they rode back over the now dry River of Forgetfulness, and out of the world of Fairyland and enchantments, into the nobler world of reality, of action, and of worthy effort.
On the third day they reached the country of Cathay, and saw the ruin and the ravages that the fierce Tartars had made. The harvests had been overrun, the vineyards had been trampled down, the villages had been burned, and, where there had been plenty and happiness, now naught was seen but smoking heaps and a desolate desert-waste. The country folk of Cathay had hidden themselves from their pitiless foes in the mountain fastnesses and in the thick woods. But, when they heard that many of the most noted warriors of the Far West were riding to the succor of their king at Albracca, they came out of their hiding places, and hailed them as the saviors of their country. And every day, as Roland and his comrades drew nearer to the beleaguered city, great numbers of Cathayan warriors who had escaped from the Tartars, and who had been scattered abroad through the land, came and joined their standard. And when, at last, the tall towers of Albracca rose before them, Roland found himself at the head of an army of forty thousand fighting men. Great was the astonishment and dismay of the Tartars when this host burst unexpectedly upon them. Fearful indeed was the din of battle that ensued. The beleaguered Galafron, at the head of a handful of troops, sallied out from the citadel, and joined the army of rescuers. And, always in the thickest of that fearful fight, there Roland was seen, the flash of his angry eye and the glitter of the wondrous sword Durandal carrying terror into the ranks of the panic-stricken Tartars.
In vain did Chief Agrican strive to rally his men. All was fear and confusion; and most of his followers had at the first onset taken to shameful flight, followed by the victorious Cathayans. He saw, that so long as his foes were cheered on by Roland, who was a veritable host within himself, there was little hope for the Tartars, and he formed a cunning plan to draw him away from the field. He placed his lance in rest, and rode forward, as if he would make an attack upon Roland. Then suddenly, as though in fright, he fled. Roland followed in swift pursuit. The Tartar chief, as if he thought his life in deadly peril, galloped away as fast as his steed would carry him, and paused not until he reached an open glade in a forest, far beyond the sound of the battle's strife. Here he dismounted, to drink of the water which gurgled up clear and pure in a marble fountain which King Galafron had built and made sacred to the nymphs of the wood. Scarcely had he wet his lips, when Roland rode up close behind him.
"Ah, sir chief!" cried he, "how is it that the brave flee thus from peril?"
The Tartar leaped quickly into his saddle, and faced his enemy.
"Sir knight, whoever you may be," said he, "I am fain to look upon you as the bravest warrior I have ever met. I have seen your daring; and, foe though you be, I cannot help admiring you. For your own sake I would rather not touch you, for it would grieve me much to see the death of so brave a man. Ride, therefore, back to your fellows, and goad me not to your destruction."
Roland was pleased with this gallant speech of the Pagan, and he answered mildly, "Pity it is that a warrior so courteous as thou, and withal so brave, should be an unbeliever. Let me urge thee to turn Christian, and to go back in quietness to thy own land. By doing so, thou mayst save both thy body and thy soul."
The Tartar's cheek grew white with rage. "Even though thou wert Roland of France, or any other knight as valiant, thou shouldst rue those taunting words! Draw now thy sword, and save thyself if thou canst!"
Fiercely, then, did the two knights join in fight, and the woods around them rang with the clashing of their good blades. But so well were they matched, and so skilfully was every thrust parried, that neither warrior was able to touch the other, or to gain aught of advantage over him. By and by the sun went down, and the stars came out, and the moon arose; and still the fight seemed no whit nearer its end. The Tartar was the first to ask a truce until morning. They tied their horses to the overhanging branches of an elm, and lay down upon the grass to rest,—Roland near the fountain, and Agrican by the trunk of a pine. The sky was clear and the stars shone bright, and the two knights talked with each other as two friends would talk. Roland pointed to the stars above them, and in earnest tones spoke of the goodness and wisdom and power of Him who had made them. The Tartar was not used to speeches of this kind, nor did he relish the way in which Roland sought to tell him of matters belonging to the Christian faith. At last, growing weary, and filled with disgust, he said,—
"You may be a very brave knight, but you are certainly very ill bred to make me listen to things which are so distasteful to me. If you will not let me sleep, you might at least talk of fair ladies, and daring deeds, and feats of arms,—things much better fitted for the understanding of a knight. But tell me, are you not that Roland of France whose name and deeds are in every one's mouth?"
"I am Roland of France," was the answer.
"And why are you here, so far from home, fighting for one who is no more a Christian than I!" asked Agrican.
"I am fighting for the rights of the Princess Angelica," answered Roland. "Every Christian knight has a liege lady whom he is bound at all times to defend."
The Tartar arose, leaped upon his horse, and drew his sword. Roland, much against his will, again mounted Brigliadoro, and made ready to defend himself. Old stories tell us, that the two warriors fought most furiously until the sun arose, and that Roland's shield was cut in twain, and his armor battered and scarred, and every joint in his body shaken and bruised, so terrible was the onset of the enraged Agrican. And they say that at last, in sheer desperation, and as his only hope, Roland gave his foe a stroke with the sword Durandal, that laid him low at his feet. Quickly then he dismounted from Brigliadoro. Tears of true, heartfelt sorrow, streamed from his eyes as he raised the dying chief tenderly in his arms, and laid him on the marble rim of the fountain.
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"Pagan and foe, though thou wert," murmured Roland, "yet thou wert a man, and a most worthy knight!"
And there on the rim of the fountain he left him, clad in his full suit of armor, with his sword in his hand, and his kingly crown on his head.


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Kunal Kohli's lucky mascot Chintuji!!
HUM TUM & FANAA fame director Kunal Kohli is quite zealous about his upcoming flick THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC. And why not, he is excited to have repeated his team consisting Rani, Saif and Chintuji (Rishi Kapoor) in the film. Kunal shares a very good equation with the trio.
Apparently this is Kunal's first endeavor in film production and he is co-producing TPTM with Yash Raj. Let's wait and watch if he can get the best of both the worlds.


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It's a hard decision to give up the game you love, but it's one that redshirt junior defensive lineman Sam Kamp had to make. With one year of football eligibility left, Kamp has decided to forgo his senior year and retire from football. He will graduate in the spring with a double major.
Kamp was a three-year backup with the Ducks, totaling 33 tackles in his career — including 20 this season playing in the second defensive line unit. With Arik Armstead leaving early for the NFL Draft, the loss of Kamp will surely hurt the Oregon defense in terms of depth, but his decision was much bigger than football.
Kamp had a career-high 20 tackles this past season.
The additional weight put strain on Kamp's body. Playing at 292 pounds, the Oregon lineman is the heaviest he's ever been, and he's in constant pain. When asked about getting the playing weight off in later years, Kamp acknowledged that it is often very difficult for linemen to lose the weight.
As someone who has lost roughly 100 pounds myself, I can relate to his health-conscious decision. Since the national championship game January 12, Kamp has already slimmed down to 270 pounds and plans to graduate this spring at a lean 225 pounds. Hopefully the weight loss will make Kamp a much happier and healthier individual moving forward in his life. We must remember, there is much more to life than football, and when the playing days end, life goes on. It seems Kamp has realized that at a young age, and I applaud him for that.
The loss of a big, talented and experienced lineman will hurt the Ducks next year, but with the stellar recruiting class Oregon is building, the loss of Kamp will be alleviated. Losing weight is a hard task, and giving up the sport you love and the sport that put you through school is even harder, but we can wish him nothing but the best moving forward with his new journey. Once a Duck, always a Duck.


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The rise of the drones—everything you need to know about
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There was a time when drones were just like the initial versions of the present-day computers, bulky, expensive to maintain and operate, and feasibly impossible for the general public to own one. But with advancements in drone tech, the industry has come a long way.
Evolution of the drones; from gigantic useless bodies to extremely intelligent machines
You can find different types and kinds of drones roaming about today; they are helping in the farming sector, helping police and law enforcement agencies for scouting the areas, and thermal imaging of hostile territory. Not only are these drones being used by your average person, the digital creators, to capture the innate beauty of nature all around them, but models are also available specifically designed to race for the sports enthusiasts and those for photography.
Following is a brief explanation of the evolution that has taken the drone industry in its clutches, what kind of changes have been rolled out and what lies for drones in the future;
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Early days of the drones
The earliest form of a flying object was used in 1839 by the Austrian soldiers when they commandeered unmanned balloons riddled with explosives to be used for attacks on Venice. Many of these balloons backfired and went kaput on the Austrian camps, but many managed to sneak past into the enemy territory and were in a way successful.
It was not until the Wright brothers managed to give us an early design of an aircraft that can be maneuvered in the air to reach a certain place. The structure of the plane was based on the earlier designs provided by the world-famous scientist Nikola Tesla, and it was not successful right off from the bat, but with consistent trial and error, the first manned aircraft was soaring high into the sky. With the advent of modern technology, engineers managed to arrange for a pilot to sit in one of these planes and take full control of it.
It might sound overwhelming that after the success of the Wright brother's manned aircraft, various other models were suggested, crafted, and implemented. The first idea of how a drone should look like given the compactness of the whole thing and being unmanned was also developed, but sadly the technology remained hidden and unused for decades.
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Ruston Proctor's aerial target is the name of the aircraft that the Wright brothers built. Its sole purpose was to carry bombs that could be thrown into the enemy territory over the German weaponized Zeppelins. But according to the inventors, this thing could also be used against the ground troops. But the final project didn't deliver the way it was supposed to, and the British Army tanked the whole thing assuming the unmanned aircraft can't be made and are nothing but a wild dream. But that wasn't the case as we have modern drones today performing at their best.
Modern drones at present
Assuming the fact that it was believed that the dream of developing an unmanned aircraft would remain a dream, the drone industry has achieved incredible milestones and is making progress by leaps and bounds. Today we have drones that are used by the military for surveillance and other activities, such as their use in an active operation and scouting of the area.
The use of drones has even extended the world of shipping as these are now used to deliver parcels from one place to another, real estate agents are using drones to list various house listings on the internet, and digital creators are using them for incredible video shooting an eye-catching reality induced photography. Drones also find their use in construction, agriculture, the medical industry, and security purposes. To understand the success that the drone industry has had following are some of the drone stats for you;
Disney; the biggest motion pictures company in Hollywood, used about 300 drones for their 2016 Christmas light show
Around 8% of the Americans either own or have rented a drone in their life
59% of Americans have seen a real drone fly in front of them at some point in their life
Top photographs captured by US photographers are from the drones
About 700K drones were shipped to US users in 2015
According to an estimate, the drone market for agriculture currently sits at $1.2 billion and is expected to see significant growth in 2024 of about $4.8 billion
Implementation of drones in the e-commerce businesses
Drones are practical instruments now, and in this digital age where everything is taking place via a few keystrokes on a computer powered by the internet, the e-commerce giant Amazon is specifically interested in making product deliveries to customers via drones.
Amazon is not the only one thinking of this next-level marketing campaign as UberEats is also interested in the idea and is thinking about employing drones to make food deliveries within a pre-selected region or part of a city. The e-commerce world is admitting to the benefits of employing drones and the agility which these bring to the table. However, it is still in the very early stages of negotiation, but if deliveries begin with drones, then it will only be a start, as you will see many other disciplines of business and life taking inspiration from drones and using them consistently.
Future of the drones and the drone industry
The advancements in the tech industry are definitely inspiring. In a few more years, the design and the execution of the technology present within a drone will become overly intelligent. These would be made lighter, easier to carry the immense load, featuring a sense of compactness that will help them carry these from one place to another and their use increasing at both consumer level and the enterprise level.
Some of the disciplines of business and life that are expected to start employing drone technology in the future are mining, agriculture, public safety, property inspection and area scouting, insurance, and construction. Drones have definitely come a long way, and their rise is on the horizon.
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Toyota's TRD Pro division is getting a new shape. The car manufacturer has prepared three amazing models for this year's Chicago Auto Show and all three will become available in dealerships before the end of this year.
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro seems to carries the biggest number of changes. The popular pickup truck has been equipped with a range of useful features. The awesome off-road workhorse will enrich the cabin with a standard JBL sound system. From the outside, Toyota has added "TRD" red lettering and updated front skid plate. The back of the vehicle is bragging about an all-new and pretty stylish dark chrome exhaust tip. In case you haven't noticed, the truck is carrying a big snorkel, which supplies the engine with fresh air. Though, the feature is likely just an option, not standard. The biggest deal that regards the 2019 Tacoma TRD Pro is definitely 2.5-inch Fox internal bypass shocks. The Fox shocks will be available with other two models. The trio will also share color options. Meaning, you will be able to choose between Super White, Midnight Black Metallic, and the TRD-exclusive Voodoo Blue. The manufacturer hasn't changed anything under the hood, so you can expect just a 3.5-liter V-6 which delivers 278 horsepower.
The 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is getting an additional inch of width for both front and rear track, which will definitely have a positive influence on truck's stability. The half-ton pickup hosts a number of exterior changes. Up front, it hosts a new grille and a pair of LED headlights (and fog lamps too), as well as a totally cool hood scoop. Around back, the workhorse has got just a "TRD Pro" stamping. It's also riding on new 18-inch forged aluminum wheels which are wrapped with Michelin P275/65R18 all-terrain rubber. Toyota hasn't changed anything under the hood, so the 2019 Tundra TRD Pro offers just a 5.7-liter V-8 with 381 hp.
Guess what? The 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is also coming in Chicago. The upgraded off-road SUV will use the same Fox shocks for improved dampening and all three aforementioned color options. It has been paired with 17-inch alloys finished in matte black and mated to Nitto Terra Grappler P265/70R17 A/T tires. Just like Tacoma, the off-road version of the 2019 4Runner will get a new front skid plate with red "TRD" lettering. There will be no change under the hood. The SUV will continue to exploit a little bit outdated 4.0-liter V-6 which pumps out 270 hp.


Chapter 5 provides a review of the literature as it pertains to specific racial and ethnic groups identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. After a brief introduction, the chapter explores each major racial and ethnic group's specific patterns of substance use and substance use disorders, help-seeking patterns, beliefs about and traditions involving substance use, beliefs and attitudes about treatment, assessment and treatment considerations (including co-occurring disorders and culturally specific disorders), and theoretical approaches and treatment interventions (including evidence-based and best practices as well as traditional healing practices). This course also offers assistance in providing treatment to African and Black Americans, Asian Americans (including Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders), Latinos, Native Americans, and White Americans. Counselors, clinical supervisors, and administrators are encouraged to use the information in this chapter as a starting point for learning about the major cultural groups of their clients. Nonetheless, many forces shape how an individual identifies with, is influenced by, or portrays his/her culture, and numerous subcultures can exist within any culture; thus, generalizations about various population groups should be avoided.
This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of cultural competence. The course material provides a literature review of racial and ethnic group differences in terms of substance use, help-seeking behaviors, beliefs and traditions about substance abuse and theoretical approaches, including evidence based and best practices for the culturally responsive treatment of substance abuse disorders.
Identify relapse prevention and recovery strategies that are culturally appropriate for the major racial and ethnic minority groups.
Recognize differences in beliefs about and traditions involved in substance abuse for the major racial and ethnic minority groups.
Recognize treatment patterns for each of the major racial and ethnic minority groups.


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Job Reference: 155-CS-AHP-1120-60
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Community Stroke Team
Sunderland & South Tyneside
£24,907 to £30,615 pa pro-rata
The Trust provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents along with an increasing range of more specialised services provided outside this area. We also provide a range of community based services across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead, particularly within Community Nursing, Family Care and Therapy Services.
Inpatient facilities are provided from Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH), South Tyneside District Hospital (STDH), St Benedict's Hospice and from the specialist Sunderland Eye Infirmary, giving a total number of beds of around 1200 acute beds, as well as a state-of-the-art ICCU at SRH. The Trust is continuing to invest in its infrastructure with: a new Emergency Department and Integrated Assessment Unit opened June 2017 at SRH; a state of the art Integrated Emergency Care Centre at STDH opened in 2012; in 2016 the Trust opened its new Endoscopy Unit at SRH; in 2017 the Trust opened its state of the art Surgical Centre at STDH in 2017; in 2017 the Trust opened its new state of the art MRI at STDH; in 2017 the Trust opened its state of the art Durham Treatment Centre providing satellite dialysis, out-patient clinics, imaging and day case procedures across a range of specialties. The Trust also provides an outreach service to our Durham patients for nephrology, urology, ENT, OMFS and ophthalmology. There is an onsite at SRH Fitness Centre and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with their childcare arrangements.
We're here to deliver the best care to the people we serve and our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for applications from those who will share the commitment to our values and will live and breathe the behavioural standards that support them - Compassionate and dignified, high quality, safe patient care always the first priority/Working together for the benefit of our patients and their families or carers/Openness and honesty in everything we do/Respect and encouragement for our staff
We are looking to recruit a highly-skilled Occupational Therapist to join our award-winning Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, working across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
You will work mainly in community settings on a domiciliary basis to provide specialist advice, treatment and support for stroke patients, using patient-centred goals to enable patients to be as independent as possible in their community.
Our multi-disciplinary therapy, nursing and dietetic team works closely with inpatient and outpatient Stroke services, Outpatient Therapy and Dietetic departments, Social Services, and Primary Care. We have a strong relationship with local Stroke Association services allowing us to provide a seamless transition of care across the whole Stroke Pathway.
You will be a registered Occupational Therapist with experience of stroke / neurological rehabilitation. You should demonstrate recent and ongoing clinical professional development in Stroke and participation in audit, research and innovation is actively encouraged.
As this role requires you to work in the community, you must be able to meet the travel requirements of the Post. To contribute towards the provisions of flexible and timely services, this role may include working across a seven-day week.
Before commencing/submitting your application form, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Process/Confirming Appointment Procedure Candidate Guidance
Important note on completion of the reference section of Application Form - In line with NHS Employment Check Standards, if you are successful at interview, the Trust, as part of the recruitment process will seek to confirm a 3 year employment/training/education history. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous employer and/or educational establishment that cover the last 3 years. If you are currently a professional student due to qualify, please also provide the details of your mentor. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
You will be able to track the progress of your application via NHS Jobs. If you have been successful at shortlisting you will be invited to interview via NHS Jobs using the e-mail address you have registered. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Please quote the job reference number in all correspondence.
Please note the vacancy may be closed early if exceptional volumes of applications are received and late applications will not be accepted or considered.
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As from 1st November 2020, it is a requirement of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
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With beautiful sunshine and an unexpectedly good wind, last Sunday saw a whopping 12 members taking part in both the first and second race of the day, with several others coming down to practice afterwards!
And as if that wasn't exciting enough (for the DO and ADO at least), the duty officers were able to set themselves up with an alfresco style race office on the mid-lake fishing pontoon to take in the action in almost-on-the-water luxury (by CSC standards anyway).
All in all, a great day's racing. Hope to see you all again next week!


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Multigrid is a 1/2" deep multi-purpose, lightweight grating that can be used for a wide range of applications including screens, machinery guards, fencing, dividers and cages. Multigrid, when fully supported, can be used as slip resistant flooring where wet or slippery conditions exist. It can also provide a cost-effective, protective walkway for rooftops and trickling filter media to prevent surface damage when personnel are inspecting and servicing equipment.


In this paper, we investigate joint relay and jammer selection in two-way cooperative networks, consisting of two sources, one eavesdropper, and a number of intermediate nodes, with secrecy constraints. Specifically, the proposed schemes select two or three intermediate nodes to enhance security against the malicious eavesdropper. The first selected node operates in the conventional relay mode and assists the two sources to exchange data with each other in the amplify-and-forward protocol. The second and third selected nodes are used in different communication phases as jammers in order to create intentional interference upon the eavesdropper. We find that in a scenario where the relay and jamming nodes are randomly and sparsely distributed, the proposed schemes with cooperative jamming outperform the conventional non-jamming schemes within a certain transmitted power range. We also find that, in a scenario where the intermediate nodes gather as a close cluster, the cooperative jamming schemes may be less effective than their non-jamming counterparts. Therefore, we introduce a hybrid scheme to switch between jamming and non-jamming modes. Simulation results validate our theoretical analysis that the hybrid switching scheme further improves the secrecy rate.
In Existing System, we use one way co-operative network transmission. The nodes to be operate in the conventional relay mode and a number of intermediate nodes to be transmitted the signal, sometimes eavesdropper could be crash the transmission to hack the file.
In proposed system, we use two-way cooperative network transmission. A number of intermediate nodes with secrecy constraints transfer the files with enhance security against the malicious eavesdropper and to exchange the data with the amplify-and-forward protocol.
In cellular network, and peer-to-peer network efficiency performance of the whole system. In a relay selection scheme was proposed for two-way networks with multiple relays, which maximized the worse receive signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the two sources.
In this module, we can implement information exchange against eavesdroppers in two-way cooperative networks, consisting of two sources, one eavesdropper, and a number of intermediate nodes, with secrecy constraints.
Specifically, an intermediate node is selected to operate in the conventional amplify-and-forward (AF) relay mode and assists the sources to deliver data to the corresponding destinations.
In this module, in a conventional cooperative network, the relay scheme does not have a jamming process. The conventional selection does not take the eavesdropper channels into account and the relay node is selected according to the instantaneous signal – to- noise ratio (SNR) of the links between Source 1 to Source 2.
In this module, the optimal selection with jamming assumes knowledge set and ensures a maximization of the sum of instantaneous to defined as the overall signal -to- interference-and-noise-ratio (SINR) of the channel The overall secrecy performance of the system is characterized by the ergodic secrecy rate that is the expectation of the sum of the two sources' secrecy rate for different types of channel feedback.
The intermediate nodes spread randomly within the square space. It is clear that selection with jamming outperform their non-jamming counterparts within a certain transmitted power range. Outside this range the secrecy rate of OSJ converges to a power-independent value. Whereas the ergodic secrecy rate of OS continues to grow with a slope. This validates the analysis the suboptimal scheme SSJ performs almost the same as the optimal scheme OSJ. Furthermore, it can be seen from that OW provides better performance than any other selection techniques with or without continuous jamming. Within this configuration, we also compare the performance of different selection techniques measured by secrecy outage probability.
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