Music is arguably one of man's greatest inventions. It can invoke many emotions and stimulate many different kinds of moods. When you think about a serene atmosphere, is there music playing? It's very common in places such as yoga studios intended to calm one's mind. However, in certain types of meditation, should music be part of your practice, or does it interrupt your concentration?
Meditation and relaxation may look the same on the surface, but they have very different goals. However, when one thinks of music playing in the background of a meditation session, that's usually because its being confused with relaxation. The exception to that is if the meditator is practicing nondirective meditation, a subtype of meditation where the participant uses soothing sounds or music to help them meditate. However, another type of meditation, concentrative meditation, strictly forbids this, and the meditator only uses the sounds of his or her own breath to enter a meditative state.
Indeed, there are many sides to listening to music while meditating. Be warned, many experienced in the practice will tell you that music, by nature, produces emotion, dampening the effect of meditation by taking away from your concentration.
As opposed to music, one may try an assortment of relaxing but ambient sounds: a running brook, a forest or myriad other ambient sounds that can soothe and deepen meditation.
When was the last time you truly experienced silence? In this day and age, we have sounds all around us – at this moment, I can hear my dishwasher, dryer, neighbor kids playing and a dog barking. All of these sounds are drowned out as I type, but could distract from a successful meditation. Since the point of meditating is to concentrate on one's self to reach a deeper relaxation and focus, I, for one, prefer to get away from the constant noise pollution that assaults me constantly.
Do you agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments!
Why Omni meditation benches are better!
We have written a lot about different ways one can meditate, the benefits and advantages one can find by meditating, and many related topics. But there's one question that we'd like to bring up to answer a lot of questions that we get from our customers: What makes an Omni Meditation Bench better than the rest? We're here to answer that today in the blog below.
The purpose of a meditation bench is to primarily give you a comfortable, stable tool to facilitate your meditation. When you're comfortable, it's easier for you to transcend into a deeper level of meditation. That being said, many other meditation benches only offer one size, and if you're anything like me, "one size fits all" usually means "it's not really going to fit you". We're all different shapes and sizes! However, the Omni Meditation bench has two sizes to choose from, so it's easier to find the one that's right for you. We pride ourselves on how it will fit you. Try one out and see for yourself – we offer a 30 day money-back guarantee, so you don't have to take a risk – if it doesn't fit, return it for a size that fits you better! Also, upon request, we make custom sizes – that's something our competitors won't do.
We use hand-selected cherry wood to make our meditation benches to ensure a beautiful, yet strong and light bench for strength and portability. What's more, after countless hours and trial and error, we have come up with a patented torque hinge that can stand up to many stresses – which is usually one of the weak points in our competitors' benches. And, only Omni Meditation benches feature the rounded leg design for comfort. This design ensures your spine will be perfectly aligned for comfort and stability when you're meditating.
We finish each meditation bench using hand-rubbed Italian lacquer to bring out the natural beauty of the cherry wood. And with brass-plated hinges, the Omni Meditation bench is not only comfortable and strong, but aesthetically beautiful as well.
Want to know more? Check out our products page to find out.
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In case you missed it, a recent study published in the neuroscience journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience links meditation to an increased function of the brain's ability to process emotions and memories.
Nondirective meditation is classified as meditation where the participant uses sounds, such as a peaceful rainfall or even the sound of their own breathing to achieve a meditative state. The mind is then free to explore.
Concentrative meditation, on the other hand, is meditation that is intended to suppress all other thoughts EXCEPT for exactly what's being focused on – i.e., the soothing sound or breaths of the participant. It's no surprise that nondirective meditation leads to increased brain activity during meditation. When only levels of brain activity were evaluated, there isn't much difference between concentrative meditation and simply resting your mind. This is nothing to say about the benefits of either type of meditation, as both have their merits and benefits to all those who meditate, regardless of their style.
As part of the study, 14 participants were evaluated using MRI scans during both nondirective and concentrative meditation sessions. During the nondirective sessions, researchers found an increased level of activity in the medial prefrontal cortex of the brain – you guessed it, the part of the brain that processes emotions and memories.
So, what does this activity mean? The activity when resting suggests that it is more efficient in performing the tasks that do not necessarily require our attention.
Regardless of your preferred method or purpose for meditating, Catizone Omni Meditation benches are there to make your meditation sessions as comfortable as possible. Please visit our products page for your handmade meditation bench for more information.
It's been a pursuit among countless philosophers, scholars, authors, leaders and the common man, probably since man has been able to recognize emotions. How to find happiness seems to be the key to everything in life. We disguise our pursuit of happiness sometimes with material goods, false goals or other things we think makes us happy.
But what really helps? Lately there have been books and movies, and even a top 40 song that tries to explain and spread happiness. But in our simple and humble blog, we'd like to spread just a few pointers that we've learned so you can live happily, too.
Surround yourself with positivity. Look at your social circle, either in your personal life or at work: do you surround yourself with people that are uplifting, or are you friends with people that are cynical? If it's the latter, make a change. One of the best ways to have an instant happiness pick-me-up is to surround yourself with positivity. Positive friends will also serve as a support group that can help you find happiness as well.
Look at the bright side of things. There are ALWAYS two sides to look at an issue. It can be something as simple as changing your thoughts from "I got a speeding ticket today" to "I'm really happy that I was reminded not to speed, that habit could have put me in danger one day." It might be tough to do at first, but always be looking for the upside of things.
Strike up a friendly conversation with a stranger. A pleasant conversation always brightens someone's day. In today's world of using electronic mediums to communicate, people appreciate human contact. Be that contact.
Meditate. Of course we're going to suggest this! Meditation can help you lower stress and anxiety, two huge roadblocks in the road to find happiness. Meditation can also keep your life in focus, and regain perspective.
Realize that nothing is forever. Remember, if you're having a bad day, week, or month, then you're JUST having a bad day, week, or month. Every minute that you're not happy is one minute closer until when you will find happiness again.
Of course, this just scratches the surface, but remember to grow and expand within this list. Soon, you'll be able to appreciate a happier, more fulfilling life.
Which can help me – Meditation versus Mindfulness?
In our last post, we detailed how mindfulness at work can help you lower stress and improve your health. However, we've received a few emails asking for an explanation between mindfulness and our other passion, meditation. You're used to seeing us discuss meditation on this blog, and there are some similarities especially with the end goal in mind.
Mindfulness is living consciously – that is, we are in control of our decisions. Decisions are not motivated by stress, fear or any other kind of negative reaction. Have you ever experienced a traumatic event, or sympathized with someone who did, and it caused you to look at things in a different light? Perhaps the petty stressors in life didn't seem quite so daunting after that. That's similar to the goal of mindfulness, without having to have your perspective changed by an unfortunate traumatic event. Meditation, on the other hand, is reaching clarity and mental focus, at the same time as feeling refreshed by reaching a relaxation standard through daily practice. Don't be confused; mindfulness and basic meditation practices are very, very similar.
Mindfulness is the clinical term that's been adopted by many in the psychology field. Meditation has more spiritual connotations, being more carefully intertwined in Buddhism and Yogiism, and goes back thousands of years. In science's resistance to adapt to many ancient traditions, many of the core tenets of meditation were rebranded and focused to the stressors of the modern world. However, the concept now has valuable scientific and psychological credibility, and is gaining traction as a valuable tool to help everyday people.
In summary, there's actually many similarities between meditation in the basic sense, and mindfulness. They both certainly compete to reach the same goal, that being a more peaceful, focused life, and each one can help you in gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of your life and all that's in it.
Do you prefer one or the other? Let us know in the comments below!
It's no secret that many of us are stressed out at work. Looming deadlines, high workloads, rude customers and more all contribute to a stressful, and sometimes unfavorable, work conditions. We spend a third or more of our lives at work. Spending that much of our lives means that we should make it as positive of an experience as possible, right? The term "mindfulness" in the stress-reduction capacity means being aware of your stressors. If you're one of the 80% of Americans that report they're stressed at work, you may be interested in mindfulness techniques to regain and maintain control of your life at work. Many of our stressors originate in our thoughts – and practicing mindfulness at work can keep you grounded in the present, saving you from the worry and preoccupation of things that you could worry about.
Roll with the punches. Much of our stress comes from an aversion to a bad situation. We can hide from a bad situation, and shy away from or totally avoid it. However, accepting a situation for what it is allows you to take inventory of what is causing the stress – and once you have accepted what the issue is, you can work on solving it and moving forward.
Just breathe. If stress is getting to you, there's nothing better than forcing your mind to take a break and reset. Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind. Do this whenever you've felt like you've met "the point." You know it – it's when you mind is spinning and you feel like you are being pulled in too many directions. Taking time to take a few deep breaths will infuse your body with oxygen, helping to relax you, and the moment of clarity will allow you to refocus your efforts.
Take a break. Sometimes, getting away is the only situation. Along with taking a few breaths, getting up from your desk helps you see the big world out there – not just the one that's on your computer monitor. Taking time step away lowers stress, spurs creativity and process information.
Detach. A recent story in the New York Times shows that constantly being plugged into your work email, and being constantly available to your job is bad for your health. Combat this by leaving your phone, and therefore your work email access, back at your desk when you go to lunch. Even better, consider turning your phone off when you leave work once in a while. This unplugging can mean worlds of difference to reduce your stress levels and improve your health.
Meditating gets you mentally ready. By putting you in a relaxed mind state, meditating can get you ready for the biggest hurdle in your workout: making your mind cooperate. By promoting mental clarity, you can visualize crossing the finish line or scoring the goal. It helps you focus on the game at hand, and helps you block out all the other worries, stresses or preoccupations one tends to dwell on.
Meditating helps you stay well. Meditation has been shown to improve and bolster your immune system. Your immune system not only helps keep you from getting sick, but when you do get a cold that you can't shake, it helps you get better, quicker. And the faster you get better, the faster you can get back to training.
You can train more. Meditation may support muscle recovery. By recovering more quickly, an athlete can make bigger training gains during the course of a season. By putting yourself in a relaxed state, your body responds by tempering the pain found with training. As we all know, dealing with pain is one of the biggest obstacles that prevent athletes from training.
It keeps your head in the game. Ever hear of an athlete blowing a crucial shot, maybe costing him the game? Meditation prevents that by training your brain to focus. That mental focus and clarity can be used when you're faced with being exhausted to keep your head in the game, and keep you focused on how you should be performing.
It'll help you sleep. A good night's sleep is crucial for any athlete, in any sport. The reduced stress levels that come with a meditation regimen will help you get your 7- hours of restorative sleep that your body requires.
Having a deep interest in meditation for more than 30 years, I've learned a few things. One of the most important, though, is how actively meditating has helped me every step of the way. A simple google search will result in everything from simply more relaxing to nearly curing the common cold (your results may vary). However, I'd like to share some of the benefits that I've personally experienced. Because of these benefits, I believe that everyone needs to meditate – that is everyone that wants to see improvements in health, mental focus and overall well-being. So, basically – everyone.
Improved mental focus: We have many distractions on a daily basis. Our way of life is to constantly be bombarded by external stimuli. Just like a newborn baby, we, as adults, are also susceptible to overstimulation. Worse yet, overstimulation is taken for granted, so much that we are unable to detect when we are overstimulated. As a creative thinker, I am painfully aware of the most grievous result of overstimulation – which is a lack of mental focus. By meditating, I can leave the external influences behind, and focus on regaining mental clarity.
Regain perspective: Getting stuck at a red light. Grounds in your morning cup of coffee. A tough day at work. All of our annoyances, anxieties and stressors that we encounter on a daily basis have a cumulative effect. Remember what your parents told you to do as a child, when you're angry? That's right, take a deep breath and count to ten. That sounds similar to a meditation mini-session to me. As an adult, that's still what I do – however, my equivalent to counting to ten is now a 30-minute meditation. By meditating, I'm able to focus on myself and my being in the universe, which helps distract me from the "little things" that can have a negative but profound effect on my life and well-being. This also segues into my next point.
Less stress: Stress is a very toxic element of our busy daily life. I know many people who have been warned by their doctor to decrease the amount of stress in their lives. It can cause myriad adverse health effects, from chronic sleeplessness to heart disease. Meditation results in a deeper relaxation and a feeling of refreshment that can help reduce stress. Not only can a lower amount of stress in your life lead to a happier life, it can lead to a longer life as well.
My reasons are few, but profound. If you're looking to start meditating, there's no better time to start than now! And now you have three excellent reasons to give it a try. In an upcoming post, we'll delve into how to get started in meditation.
How does one start meditating?
In a prior blog, I explained about the many benefits of meditation. Chances are, with all the positive effects that meditation has, meditation is gaining popularity as a way to reduce stress and gain mental focus. I welcome all newcomers to the meditation lifestyle, and I'm happy to see so many new inductees. However, meditation can be hard to get into – it's not like a game of basketball or knitting a scarf – there is no tangible "end product" that tells you if you're doing it right or not. So, I'd like to take some time to help new students of the meditation discipline get started on the right path to helpful, relaxing and invigorating meditation sessions. I'm here to help you start meditating.
Find the right place to meditate. Make it a place that you can be relatively free of distractions. If you have a room that has a window that overlooks a busy street, it would probably be best to try to meditate with the window open. You also may choose to designate an area that's dedicated to meditation. Feel free to furnish it with soothing scents, rushing water, a meditation chair or bench, and other items that will make it easier to relax.
Make sure you're in the right state of mind. Meditation is a deep relaxation, and it's not easy to relax when you're wound up. Don't try to meditate when you're anxious, angry or stressed. It's uncomfortable to try to sit still in this state of mind. Clear your mind before meditating. You'll get more out of your session that way.
Be comfortable. You'll spend a good deal of time in a meditative state, so it's best to make sure you will be comfortable. If you have back pain, we recommend investing in a meditation chair with a back, or better yet, an Omni Meditation Bench that will help to align your spine to find its natural curvature. You may also want to look into a meditation cushion.
Don't rush it. Like all new endeavors, meditation is something that takes time. Keep trying, clear your mind, and work to relax and find a meditative state you can hold, increasingly longer as you go. When finished with your meditation, transition to wakefulness slowly and gradually. A jarring snap of your eyes opening can undo the clarity you've attained. Don't give up! It gets easier as you go, and you'll soon be on your way to increased mental focus and the reduced levels of stress that meditation can bring.
We're all aware of the benefits of meditation, but what about the obstacles that those who meditate, newcomers and veterans alike, come across when meditating? Nearly by definition, the simple act of meditation is intended to be a comfortable, relaxing endeavor. However, too often, our bodies are too accustomed to be in motion – which can work against the serenity of meditation. Simply put, meditation chairs help your body find its comfort zone while meditating. But what exactly can they help with? If you're experiencing back pain, poor circulation and a painful seated posture, a meditation chair can help.
By far, one of the most common complaints we hear. This is one of the reasons why people seeking serenity through meditation started using chairs. By finding the correct curvature for your spine, Omni Ergonomic Meditation Benches relieve back pain by removing stress on the pressure points created in your back after short and lengthy periods of meditation. The natural way to stop back pain is, of course, to strengthen your back and core, and our rounded leg base allows one to comfortably do so. Your back and core are strengthened the more you use the Omni Bench, as it is a more "active" way of meditation – meaning, you are using more muscles than simply sitting in a recliner or sofa.
To retain our simplistic design that optimizes aesthetics and functionality, Omni Ergonomic Benches do not come with cushions. However, if you are experiencing pressure points that result in a feeling of numbness in your legs, you may want to invest in a meditation cushion. These can range from $10-$20, and can alleviate these symptoms.
This option is for those who have extreme concerns or discomfort in their lower back when meditating. The seat uses a back support (hence the name). However, these chairs are not usually portable, unlike Omni Benches. How often do you meditate in the same place, every day? Do you have a place dedicated to meditating? These are considerations you must ask yourself before investing in a back support chair.
Like back support chairs, these also feature support. Built for comfort over any functionality, these are also cumbersome to move. However, full chairs tend to be expensive, due to their high customization options – you may have a full chair made to your exact specifications and features.
What Omni Meditation Benches feature. These blend functionality, portability and aesthetic qualities. Benches work to support your back not by artificial means, but naturally, by allowing your spine to find its natural resting position, while strengthening your core muscles. These are also designed with maximum portability, and fold up so you can be equipped for a meditation session on the go – on vacation, at the office, and so forth.
Choosing a meditation chair can appeal to veterans and newcomers to meditation alike. However, before you choose a style, make sure you ask yourself why you need a meditation bench. With the many options, there is one for you and your personal goals and comfort level with meditation.


I haven't forgotten my duties in garden education. I've just been following Winston Churchill's advice and doing some different work to keep from getting burned out.
The Fall semester is winding down and this weekend the boys compete in the First Lego League robotics competition at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Our team is named Lego Farm, in case you come to watch.
2-10 kids on them. We have two. Most of the participants have been competing for years. This is our first year. Most of the teams are sponsored by schools and have the fancy educational model robot. We are using the Mindstorms over-the-counter model. What I'm trying to say is: we'd love to see you, but don't expect too much. A win for us is not being disqualified.
They have had the Mindstorms set for two years and this is the fourth robot they have built. The set says it is for ages 10+.
That is a little funny because their birthday is right before Christmas and the year they turned three was a huge deal to them. All the good toys are for ages 3 and up. A lady in the grocery store asked them how old they were and the little one was very proud to tell her, "Oh! I'm three and up!"
Taking apart the old robot.
Another concept young kids learn quickly is the "Trymees." The tall one had to explain the concept repeatedly before I understood. These are toys with "Try me" buttons. It's better than window shopping.
I can't help them with the robot or the obstacles or the programs. Those are the rules. Not that I could anyway. I did show them how to save their programs with "Save As." The competing teenagers probably already knew that. I taught them the most useful skill they will ever learn: copy and paste. I tried to build the practice table for their competition field. Ours is called the floor and it only has three sides. I'm going to turn it around today so they can practice the other half of the field.
The 3-and-up days are over. Now they are 9, competing in a technology game against teenagers with more experience and equipment, using a robot made for kids ten and up. Welcome to the treadmill boys.


Booker gets personal in a special bonus episode for this podcast, "Lift Every Voice."
The purpose of the "Lift Every Voice" podcast hosted by U.S. Senator Cory Booker is to share inspiring stories of change.
Booker usually interviews grassroots activists, stakeholders and organizers who are making a difference in their communities. However, this week, the tables have turned and audiences will have the first look into Booker's own life and upbringing.
"On this podcast I really just wanted to share a few words with you not just of my history but share words in the hope that we think about the future now and what we must do to carry on despite obstacles and setbacks like our ancestors did because there's still work to do, there's still wrongs to righted, there's still injustice to be made just," Booker said.
Booker peels back the curtains on some of the more challenging times in his life. He goes into detail about the racial discrimination his parents fought through. His father was on the frontlines of the early stages of civil rights movement in Greensboro, NC. He also experienced racism within the housing market when his family made the decision to move up north to New Jersey, where Booker would spend the majority of his childhood.
Booker said his parents also taught him about black history, and its pivotal role in American History. Today, he says African-American are drinking from "deep wells of freedom," and we are living off the sacrifices our ancestors made. He also shares the wisdom his family instilled in him and reminds his listeners that even though we can't pay it back we must aim to pay it forward.
"They [his parents] also let me know I couldn't pay back all that was given to me through this incredibly rich history of struggle, of overcoming injustice, of advancing our country towards its ideals," Booker added. "I couldn't pay those blessings I inherited back, but I had to pay them forward."
One of the highlights from this episode is his perspective on the last black congressmen to serve during the era of reconstruction, Congressmen White, from N.C. In 1901, the last year that an African American would serve in Congress for 70 years, White gave his final speech. In it, he said, that like a phoenix black people would rise up and come again. Through his lens Booker said he hopes that we use our past as compass to guide us to unlock our own potential.
"The spirit of our ancestors, the spirit of those that have come before, may we continue on, may we fight the good fight and may we – even if we don't live to see it - give to future generations an America beyond our greatest dreams, an America that lives up to her promise in a way that we're not experiencing now," he said. "We can make that happen if we persist."
The podcast episode is now available on Apple, Spotify and http://tidal.com/#!/us/corybooker">Tidal.


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The Partnership comprises the South Carolina Hospital Association, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and the South Carolina Medical Association. Its mission is to advance the conversation among and between hospitals, providers, patients and the public on pain and the appropriate use of alternatives to opioids in pain management.
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Bold and striking Rosso high pressure laminate from Abet Laminati is making a splash in a children's washing and breakout area at St Helen's Catholic School in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
As part of a beautifully-designed first floor extension by local architects SK Architects and the local authority, six new classrooms, a studio and a central breakout area has been added in bold and bright colours more than doubling the school's capacity.
Specialist furniture manufacturer Benchmark FF&E Solutions was employed to create the innovative scallop-shaped wash and utility stations which were cleverly moulded around yellow columns housing sunpipes. Abet's bright red Rosso colour in a high gloss HR-LAQ finish was used to clad the sides of the stations while compact grade was placed on the top coupling high performance with an attractive appearance. The compact grade on the surface was carefully routered out to allow for under cabinet sinks and drainage lines to be created.
HR-LAQ is a high gloss finish available in 28 bold and bright colours. Its unique finish comes from a unique formula applied to the surface layer that can maintain the level of glossy shine while offering long life cycle performance in terms of durability, scratch and impact resistance; perfect for this kind of heavy use environment where children are playing.
Abet Laminati's compact grade High Pressure Laminates is also popular for other types of heavy duty application, such as lockers, table tops, vanity units and cubicles. Their finish provides a tactile, hardwearing and attractive surface coupled with excellent resistance to impact, scratches and abrasion.
The compact grade's solid core construction in 6mm, 10mm or 12mm thickness makes it a perfect choice for areas prone to high moisture and humidity, such as leisure centres, swimming pools and changing rooms, because there is no risk of peeling, cracking or delamination. The fully self-supporting boards are also easy to work with for cutting and fabrication.
As with all Abet Laminati Collections, the laminates meet or exceed all European and British performance standards for resistance to wear, heat, moisture, impact and scratching. In addition, they are widely used in situations where high quality performance and design can be carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience.
View the HR-Laq Collection HERE.


I took a 3-day trip to City X with Jenn, got back yesterday. It's a very touristy town so there were lots of things for us to check out. (And by "things", I mean "pubs" and by "check out", I mean "drink at".) Also, Jenn and I discussed moving in together next year (as in, after this school year) and I think we're going to do it. She's swell. And I'm turning 22 this year so I think I'm a little old to be living in a dorm again. I'm really looking forward to getting back to class. I need my old routine back.
With that being said, here's the newest video from our friends at Westwood College.
Today, for the first time, I seriously considered getting an apartment for next year. I had previously planned to just live in Residence X next year but due to unforeseen circumstances (that is, me running out of money sooner than planned), I've been paying more attention to my finances and planning out some stuff for the future. That is, the future that is next year.
But for next year, I'll only be in City X from September to January and then going to my second on-the-job training session at the beginning of the New Year. And, hopefully, I'll be offered a job somewhere and I'll go back to City X for graduation in June. And that's that. If I had the choice, I'd stay in City X for a while, at least a couple more years. I like it here… well… mostly. Apparently City X is a bit colder than my former place of residence, and I hate the cold. But I'd deal with it if it meant staying here.
Anyway, I'll only be in City X for four months and Residence X doesn't offer a semester-to-semester lease so I'd be paying to live there for eight months instead of four. And I'm not down with that, as the moment. Someone from my Journalism class was looking for an apartment so Jenn started looking it up online (yes, instead of doing work…) and ended up searching out two-bedroom apartments to look at for her and her current roommate (and our pal), Caitlin. Then she mentioned getting a three-bedroom apartment with Caitlin… and moi. Although I'm a little hesitant about living with a friend and putting the friendship at risk, Jenn and I have always been very honest with one another from Day 1.
Plus, Caitlin and Jenn like to clean. I hate cleaning. So, that's always a plus.
Preferably, not located in Crack Whore Alley (or the adjacent streets, Skinhead Row and Drug Den Boulevard).
But anyroad. I have time to think it over and discuss it further with the girls but I'm thinking that I'd like to go for it. I mean, I'm gonna be 21 next year. And there will be another pack of 18-year-olds moving into the building. Do I really want to cope with that? I did the dorm thing this year and I'm still glad I did. But I think I'll be ready to be a grown-up and have an apartment next year.
SO. If anyone has any experience in the field of apartment-hunting, apartment-buying and/or apartment-living, I'd be glad to hear any comments and/or suggestions.


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Q: Excel VBA - Allow Hyphen and single space in input I am using this function to allow only A-Z characters in a user input, however I need to modify this to allow only single spaces and/or the hyphen symbol "-" as well.
Could this be done without regex, as I understand you need to have additional references to use regex in VBA?
Public Function IsAlpha(strValue As String) As Boolean
    IsAlpha = strValue Like WorksheetFunction.Rept("[a-zA-Z]", Len(strValue))
End Function

A: You can add the - and a space to the like:
"[-a-zA-Z ]"

If you want to not allow double spaces(two spaces back to back) or trailing or preceding spaces use this:
Public Function IsAlpha(strValue As String) As Boolean
    IsAlpha = strValue Like WorksheetFunction.Rept("[-a-zA-Z ]", Len(strValue)) And _
       Len(strValue) = Len(Application.Trim(strValue))
End Function

If instead you only want to allow 1 space in the entire string then use this:
Public Function IsAlpha(strValue As String) As Boolean
    IsAlpha = strValue Like WorksheetFunction.Rept("[-a-zA-Z ]", Len(strValue)) And _
        Len(strValue) <= Len(Replace(strValue, " ", "")) + 1
End Function

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Most Whites Must Adhere to Ivy League University Vaccination Requirement Minorities Allowed To Claim; Racism To Opt Out
H/T Western Journal.
This policy is discriminating against white students.
If Joe Pee Pads Biden does become president race relations will worsen.
Cornell students are required to get a flu vaccination before arriving on campus as part of the Cornell Student Behavioral Compact in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Or, to put it more accurately, white students are required to get a flu vaccination.
Most white students, anyway. If you're Caucasian, you must obtain a medical or religious exemption in order to opt out.
Meanwhile, all "Black," "Indigenous" and other students of color are allowed to cite their racial identity — or a medical or religious reason — as a cause for exemption from the Ivy League school's requirement.
"Students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color (BIPOC) may have personal concerns about fulfilling the Compact requirements based on historical injustices and current events," Cornell's website reads.
According to another page on the website, some minority students "may have concerns about needing to agree to such requirements" because of "longstanding systemic racism and health inequities in this country."
"For example, historically, the bodies of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) have been mistreated, and used by people in power, sometimes for profit or medical gain. It is understandable that the current Compact requirements may feel suspect or even exploitative to some BIPOC members of the Cornell community," Cornell's website read.
"Additionally, recent acts of violence against Black people by law enforcement may contribute to feelings of distrust or powerlessness."
These "acts of violence" or course likely refer to police killings decried by the Black Lives Matter movement and others in 2020, the most noteworthy of which are George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake (all three cases came with extenuating circumstances).
"We know this history and validate the potential concerns it may raise. At the same time, we know that long-standing social inequalities and health disparities have resulted in COVID-19 disproportionately affecting BIPOC individuals," the website reads.
There are numerous reasons why the language in these health guidelines is troubling, with the school's use of the phrase "systemic racism" at the top of that list.
This idea posits that any and all racial disparities among minority groups and America's white population must be due to a series of mostly invisible and unseen forces known as "systemic racism."
Although historical racism indeed has had long-lasting effects, racial divides in economic success are due to many factors, including differences in culture and demographics.
By buying into this nonsense and using it to treat racial groups differently instead of equally, Cornell University is only helping to pull America further away from Martin Luther King Jr.'s colorblind ideal.
If we truly want to unite as a country and move forward, we need to start treating all people as equals, regardless of their race.
Cornell's policies don't do this. Instead, they treat minorities as victims and white people as oppressors.
No wonder race relations in this country continue to worsen.
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Q: System Idle Process network traffic?-Updated I was using NetBalancer and noticed network traffic on an unidentified service, but when I highlight it and then go to the lower center pane and click the parent process it says it is the System Idle process, it is showing incoming and outgoing traffic in the upper pane, anyone know why this Windows System Idle Process is talking on the network?
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How do declare my major?
How do get an "Independent Study?"
How do I go to Grad School?
Sociology majors and non-majors can transfer sociology credit from accredited colleges or universities by following the steps here.
What if I've discovered Sociology so late it looks difficult to major in it?
This happens fairly often, because people are not usually exposed to Sociology in high school, so they don't arrive at Rice wanting to be Sociology majors, but rather discover Sociology through coursework. Even if your schedule makes it really hard to actually major in Sociology, you can take courses so that your transcript shows a record of active and consistent interest in Sociology. This will be enough to satisfy employers or graduate schools that you have a substantive background in Sociology. If you are in this situation, come in and discuss options with the Undergraduate Advisor.
What if the major requirements change during my time at Rice?
You have a choice of graduating either under the terms of the catalogue you enter Rice with (your matriculation catalogue), or of the catalogue for the year of your graduation. Be aware of this, and plan your major to meet the requirements of one of those two academic years.
What do I do if a Sociology class I want or need to take is full?
First, if you know that you may have trouble getting into a class, register as early as possible. If you are abroad, the only way to do this is to get a friend to register early for you. If the "early bird" tactic fails, then go to the professor and discuss the situation. Some faculty have formal waiting lists, some faculty have a less formal procedure of noting interest and trying to keep a place open for students who need a given course, but it is always worthwhile to discuss your situation with the person offering the course. In general, if you are a Sociology major, and especially an upper class major, this may count in your favor for winning a place in a capped course. If you are having trouble completing one of the required courses for the major, discuss this with the Undergraduate Advisor.
Quite a few Sociology majors are double majors, combining Sociology with majors from English and History to Biology and Computer Science. People also combine Sociology with Policy Studies, WGST, and other interdisciplinary programs. Double majors take the same number of courses, and have the same core requirements for the major as single majors.
Independent study courses are individually tailored courses whose content and workload are negotiated between a faculty member and a student. A student desiring to do this kind of course should approach a faculty member with an idea – often related to a class taken with that faculty member. They will then discuss the format and requirements for successful completion of a 3 credit hour course. Often, this means doing further reading and/or qualitative (interviewing, observation) or quantitative (statistical analysis) research, with a substantial term paper due at the end of the semester. Faculty members may be interested in other independent projects as well – e.g. directed readings with smaller papers, or term papers written in relation to internships (with additional reading and/or research). If you cannot think of which faculty member to approach, discuss this with the Undergraduate Advisor.
Note: Independent study courses require a lot of initiative and self-discipline. You will probably be working without much direction, and it's easy to put this work aside under pressure of inflexible deadlines from other courses. Establishing a regular time to meet with the faculty member supervising you can help, but students have been known to go underground as the semester progresses, and we will not police you. Think about this issue in advance! On the other hand, doing an independent study is an excellent way to see whether academic research is something that you enjoy doing on your own.
This question is important for our majors, and sometimes for their parents, who may greet our students' enthusiasm for Sociology with a blank stare and expressions of concern about how their children are going to make a living. It is true that there is no single route into the world of employment with a Sociology degree; in fact few fields have as broad a scope and relevance as does Sociology. This makes it both exciting and challenging to build a future, because many choices are open to you.
Many of our majors go on to graduate school or professional schools, pursuing graduate degrees in medicine, public health, law, business, social work, international relations and policy studies, as well as Ph.D's in Sociology. We have information about graduate and summer school programs in Sociology, and about internships that can expose you to experience in business, government, and non-profit organizations. We can also connect you to offices at Rice University and to our alumni should you want more personal sources of information about a given career.
Even if they eventually go on to post-graduate education, many majors take jobs when they graduate. The strong analytic, methodological, and statistical skills acquired as a Sociology major have qualified our graduates for jobs in business, government, service, and education.
We urge you to discuss these issues with the Undergraduate Advisor, as well as faculty you know well in the department. We will all be happy to discuss resources at Rice and beyond to help you in building on your major to make a future you will find rewarding after graduation from Rice What have other Sociology majors done after graduation?
This list describes the post-graduate activities of some of our majors and should give you a clearer idea of the career opportunities open to a Sociology major. As you can see from the variety of careers, majoring in Sociology does not so much impart a narrow set of professional skills as educate majors to see the world through a "sociological perspective," which can be applied in a broad range of contexts.
People with a bachelor's degree in Sociology are often employed in the helping professions, business, and administrative positions. They do not usually hold the title "sociologist," however. Employment opportunities for those with BA's in Sociology include (but are not limited to) entry-level positions in: administration, advertising, banking, accounting, counseling (family planning, developmental, career), community planning, health services, journalism, marketing and market research and consulting, publishing, sales, human resources or personnel work, social services, social research, teaching, IT writing and marketing. Finding a job often includes but goes beyond designing a resume and consulting with Rice's office of Career Services. Use some of your skills as a sociologist, here. For example, use summer employment and internships to develop both knowledge of what you're interested in and networks of people who can help you in your job search. Consult personnel offices of corporations, social service agencies, etc. to find out more about possible employers. Use the web. Use resources at Rice to contact alumni who are in areas you may be interested in exploring. (E.G. the Sociopath contains correspondence from Sociology alumni; the Alumni Office has lists of alumni "mentors." Also remember that faculty members will be as supportive as possible in this endeavor.
Examine the Guide to Graduate Departments of Sociology published annually by the American Sociological Association and rankings of graduate departments you can find online. Discuss graduate school, both generally and in regard to specific departments, with faculty members in our department, especially those whose interests resemble yours. If you think you may be interested in becoming an academic sociologist, make plans to do a long research paper, independent study, Sociology honors, or the Mellon or RUSP programs. This is useful in order a) to see whether you enjoy independent scholarly research and b) to have a writing sample to send off with your application. Bear in mind a couple of things as you select schools to apply to. First, it is crucial in establishing a career as a sociologist to find a highly-ranked graduate department, for your training, your advisor/recommender, and the network of peers you develop in graduate school are all important in building an exciting academic career. Second, Rice has an excellent record in placing students at the top Sociology graduate programs. If you are interested in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, contact the Education Department at Rice and the state board of education in the state where you wish to work to see what requirements must be met to receive a teaching certificate. Houston, for example, offers an Alternative Certification program.
A resume of jobs, activities, etc.
A description of papers you have written or projects you have done for that professor.
A list of where you want the recommendations sent and deadlines for their completion.
This preparation will make it easier for the professor to write a detailed and timely letter of recommendation. Also remember that Career Services will keep a file of recommendations for you, so if you are going abroad, or wish to have letters for the future, ask for recommendations while you can contact and discuss your needs directly with a professor.


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Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot
Rabbi of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Teaneck, New Jersey
(New York, NY) Mar 18, 2014
Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot is the rabbi of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Teaneck, New Jersey. He serves as Chair of the Departments of Bible and Jewish Thought at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School in New York City where he also teaches halakha to first year students. In addition, he teaches Judaic Studies at the SAR High School in NYC. Rabbi Helfgot previously served as Coordinator of Judaic Studies Curriculum at the Maayanot Yeshiva High School from 1996-2002 and as a faculty member and director of Israel Guidance at the Frisch Yeshiva High School from 1988-1995. He is a graduate with honors of Yeshiva College, Azrieli and completed graduate course work in Bible at Bernard Revel Graduate School. He is a musmach of RIETS and spent a number of years in the YU Kollel both here and in Israel.
Rabbi Helfgot has also served as educational coordinator for the Torah –U-Mada project at Yeshiva University and is a long-time faculty member at the Drisha Institute of Jewish Education. He has served on the boards of AMODS and T'chiya Volunteers. He currently serves on the steering committee of the Orthodox Forum, the executive board of the Orthodox Caucus and the American board of Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Rabbi Helfgot is a prolific essayist in all areas of Jewish studies and has published in major journals such as Tradition, Techumin, Jewish Action, and Or Hamizrach. He is the author of Divrei Berakah U-Moed, a compendium of hiddushei Torah on areas of berakhot and holidays written in memory of his father, Salomon D. Helfgot z"l. Last year, he edited and published the widely acclaimed Community, Covenant and Commitment: Selected letters of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on behalf of the Toras ho-Rav Foundation. His most recent volume is a collection of essays on Tanakh entitled "Mikra and Meaning" (2013).
Rabbi Helfgot has served as an active member of the Executive Committee of the RCA and served as a co-chairman of the Continuing Rabbinic Education committee. He is a member of the RCBC, Beit Hillel, and an officer of the IRF. Rabbi Helfgot is a frequent guest lecturer and scholar-in-residence throughout North America, and served as RCA Convention Co-Chair with R. Shlomo Hochberg in 2003.
R. Helfgot lives in Teaneck with his wife, Rachel Brenner and their four boys, Shlomo David, Ephraim Dov, Nehemiah Dvir and Yakir Noam.
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Character-uphold principles of morality and ethics.
In addition, applicants must submit a short essay about why they desire to be in NHS, complete an activity sheet where they verify their above mentioned criteria, and have a letter of recommendation from an OHS teacher.
We are looking forward to new members and the fresh ideas they bring!
Thank you for your interest in the Oceanside High School chapter of the National Honor Society. When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, it was with the hope of creating an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of scholarship, character, service and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921. Now more than 75 years later, the National Honor Society has become a prestigious organization, ranking high among administrators, faculty members, students, parents, and residents of the school community. Its reputation for excellence is the result of years of commitment on the part of everyone involved. Through NHS chapter service activities, members maintain and extend the qualities that won them selection. Membership is both an honor and a commitment.
The application process is designed for efficiency and impartiality. Qualifications require you to have a 3.50 G.P.A, to submit a letter of application and a completed Student Activity Information Form, neither of which may exceed two pages, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher at OHS. You should also include a copy of your transcript. Choose your teacher wisely as they will play an important role in your future induction. A teacher should only recommend one student per semester.
Your letter of application must discuss the specific evidence and activities that demonstrate how you embody the four strengths required of NHS membership: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. You might consider why/how your past activities qualify you for membership and how you plan to contribute to NHS. It must be in 12 pt. font and double-spaced. Seniors also need to address why they waited until their final year of high school to apply.
You must also attend a short tutorial with current NHS students at lunch in room T-104 on one of the dates listed on the application. This is to ensure you submit an application which will put you in the best light.
Please submit your original plus TWO (2) copies of your completed application (two copies of your letter, your recommendation and two copies of your Student Activity Form) to the Faculty Council. Please type your name on each page of both copies of your application and staple your letters to the Student Activity Form. Failure to comply will result in automatic rejection of your application. Please put copies of letters and activity forms in an envelope and return to Room T-104 by 2:30 P.M. on the application due date. There will be no exceptions.
Once again, thank you for your interest in the National Honor Society.


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Stargate: Timekeepers PC Strategy Game Officially Announced
Posted by B.K. Lok | May 12, 2021 | Gaming News, Latest News & Rumors, Sci-Fi | 0 |
Rejoice, fans of Stargate SG-1! For someone else has decided to take up the mantle and attempt to make a Stargate game in the form of Stargate: Timekeepers!
A bit lacking in substance, but it'll do for now.
Slitherine Software (Panzer Corps, Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock) and CreativeForge Games (Hard West, Phantom Doctrine), in collaboration with MGM, are proud to officially announce Stargate: Timekeepers on May 11, 2021. This announcement also came with the teaser trailer you see above. The teaser should be familiar to all fans of the Stargate series. It shows a Stargate slowly activating, chevrons locking into place as it dials into an address. You can tell from the surroundings that this particular Stargate is the SGC's. The metal ramp, Earth-made power cables, and the concrete background gives it away. All this is set to the tune of Stargate SG-1's theme song, which makes the eventual activation and travel through the event horizon of the wormhole all the more enjoyable.
Stargate: Timekeepers: The Stargate Game We've All Been Waiting For?
Now hopefully, it lives up to the hype.
Unfortunately, that imagery plus the message that it's coming to PC is the only things of substance in that Stargate: Timekeepers teaser trailer. The trailer gives no release date. It certainly does not give any gameplay footage. It is only an announcement trailer, after all. However, in the video's description, we do get a bit more info. They actually talk a bit about the nature of the game itself, and what we can expect from it. The info is as follows:
In collaboration with leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Slitherine, a world leading producer and publisher of digital strategy games, is proud to announce that it will develop and publish Stargate: Timekeepers, the first-ever strategy PC game based on the fan favorite series, Stargate SG-1.
Stargate: Timekeepers departs from the end of season 7 of the Stargate SG-1 main plot to create a wholly original story starting during the Battle of Antarctica, where Command Eva McCain and her team are tasked with supporting the SG-1 against Anubis's fleet. The aftermath of the battle sees Commander McCain and her squad face an epic adventure that spans multiple original locations.
In Stargate: Timekeepers, players will travel through time and space, save civilians from the threats of their system lords, rescue their friends and allies from danger, and much more.
So yeah, Stargate: Timekeepers will be a strategy game. You may or may not be excited about this news. However, speaking as a fan of the series myself (minus Stargate Universe), I do hope this actually results in a good game. There have been a couple attempts to make one before. So far, none of them thus far have resulted in anything like a good game. Hopefully, Timekeepers will be different.
Slitherine, CreativeForge, and MGM officially announce Stargate: Timekeepers. It will be a sci-fi strategy game for the PC set in the Stargate: SG-1 universe with an original story set during the Battle of Antarctica against Anubis' forces. Beyond that, we have no other additional info. Not even a release date. Stand by for more news as this story develops.
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Brazil's Formiga To Compete In Her Seventh World Cup
Posted at 22:52h in International	by	Stuart Barker
Paris St Germain and Brazil's Formiga was named in the side's squad for this summer's Women's World Cup. This is significant because this will be the 41 year old's seventh World Cup!
Formiga shares the record of six World Cups with Japan's Homare Sawa but if she plays in France, she will also become the oldest to appear in a women's World Cup.
Her first World Cup finals appearance came when she was 17-years-old at the 1995 competition in Sweden. Formiga initially retired from the national team in 2016 but performed a U-turn and returned in 2018 to compete in the Copa América Femenina, in Chile.
Copa America champions Brazil will be take on Jamaica, Italy and Australia. The first game being against the Reggae Girlz on June 9th.
Brazil's strong side has yet to win a Women's World Cup, with their best finish being a as runners-up to Germany in China in 2007.
National team coach, Vadão, faces a lot of pressure to readdress the side's worrying form, losing their last nine games, including losses to England, USA and Japan during the She Believes Cup.
You will be able to follow the Women's World Cup in France on Since 71. Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @Since71Blog.
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Experience the joy of setting sail and shutting off the engine as we sail on Chequamegon Bay. We offer public sails on mornings, afternoons and evenings when the Abbey Road is in her home port and available.
Our Public Sails are designed to get everybody involved, and no sailing experience is required. From the moment we get under way you'll be invited to help raise the sails, take a turn at the wheel, or just sit back and relax. The choice is yours.
Public Sails are limited to 6 passengers. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult. These sails are not recommended for children under 5.
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Discounts are available for all LSTS members.
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LAKE MARY SURPRISES APOPKA, 19-7 CURRY'S 2 TDS -- INCLUDING 100-YARD KICKOFF RETURN -- PROVIDE SPARK
Herky Cush of The Sentinel StaffTHE ORLANDO SENTINEL
A 100-yard return by John Curry on the opening kickoff sparked Lake Mary to a 19-7 upset, Class AAAAA victory over visiting Apopka Friday night before a crowd of 7,200.
Curry, who also scored on a 2-yard run early in the first period, said he was stumbling when his momentum carried him back into the end zone on the kickoff return.
"I got good sideline blocks from Rick Burkett and Carlos Hartsfield," Curry said. "I just jumped over the pile and it was off to the races."
Lake Mary's specialty teams set up the second score of the game when it forced a fumble on the ensuing kickoff by Apopka, ranked No. 5 in the state in Class AAAAA.
Starting at Apopka's 15, the Rams used six plays to score, with Curry going in behind Rams guard Troy Jackson, who weighs 395 pounds.
Apopka's specialty teams accounted for its only touchdown. With 3 seconds left in the first quarter, Jerome Orr broke through to smother a punt by Lake Mary. Steve Scoggins scooped up the ball at Lake Mary's 40 and went for the touchdown.
"We needed to make something happen when we pulled to within 14-7," Apopka Coach Chip Gierke said. "But we just couldn't.
"Lake Mary took us away from our game plan with those two quick scores. We had to throw the ball much more than we wanted. But it was just so untypical for us to play this kind of game."
Lake Mary's defense intercepted Dan LaForest three times in the fourth quarter but had nothing to show for it. The returns of those interceptions, one by Doug Bandy and two by Shelton Richards, put Lake Mary at the Apopka 12-, 24- and 19-yard lines.
"Give credit to the defense," Lake Mary Coach Harry Nelson said. "Theirs . . . and ours.
"After the first quarter the game was anticlimactic," Nelson said. "We just lost our offensive zip after the first period."
Curry, who finished with 57 yards on 22 carries, lauded the Apopka defense. "They were really stuffing the holes on us," Curry said. "There was just nowhere to go."


Students! Get ready for the biggest, craziest and most intense weekend of your life! DNOW is an in-town weekend retreat where students stay in the home of a church member with some of their closest friends, study the Bible with guest leaders, and enjoy amazing worship sessions at the church. Don't miss out on this weekend filled with tons of fun!
While we highly discourage students from missing any part of the weekend, we understand participants may have other commitments. In order for students to leave DNOW, they must submit a completed Time Away Form signed by a parent.
8 a.m. - Breakfast, clean up and pack up; students wear DNOW shirts.
12:30 p.m. - DNOW concludes; student groups meet at cars to retrieve bags and personal belongings.
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Staring guest performers Whitney Sloan (soprano) and Vikoria Reiswich-Dapp (piano), Russian Art Song features works by Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky, experience the beauty, force, love, and passion found in the dynamic and complex genre of Russian Opera Music.
Whitney Leigh Sloan, has been praised for her clear, lyrical voice and ability to take full advantage of both the light and shade in a score (Opera Canada). This season, Whitney is excited to return to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and celebrate her debut with with the Edmonton Opera performing the role of Second Maid in Strauss' Elektra.
Whitney completed both her undergraduate and master's degrees in Opera performance at the University of British Columbia.
Viktoria Reiswich-Dapp, was born in Uzbekistan and is an award-winning soloist and collaborative pianist with a special love and passion for art song and the delicate musical intimacy of performing in small chamber music ensembles. Her artistic finesse across a wide range of genres and styles has earned her recognition around the world, and she has performed as a soloist with orchestras, and in various chamber music formations in Canada, the US, Austria, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.


At Geonetric, Agile coaches are an important part of our culture. They are relentlessly focused on improving team and individual performance. We're excited to welcome our newest coach, Sarah Ernst. Here's some more about our latest #GEOSTANDOUT.
Since I was in elementary school, I wanted to be an artist. Later in life, I earned my BA in Art and became a Graphic Artist. I still dabble in the arts through creative projects when I can.
Geonetric teammates are awesome! There's definitely an "everyone's in this together" mentality where everyone supports each other and provides open feedback for growth.
In the past, I had the opportunity to visit India for business. It was a different world but it was so interesting to learn more about the people, food, and customs.
Best advice that you've ever been given professionally or personally?
Always play nice and consider the "other side of the story" before making assumptions.
Popcorn, but I try not to eat it at work or I would only sit and eat all day!
The no-managers philosophy where everyone is self-organized and held accountable by their peers. When you hire great people, they don't need supervision, they just need support!
My first official job was being a grocery store clerk. Being in a small town, it helped me to meet more of the locals and to be courteous no matter what the customer's dishing out to you.
If someone asked you what it was like to work at Geo, what would you tell them?
It's "open" in so many ways. The structure is "open" to individuals' needs for flexible work hours. The facility is "open concept" where you get to interact more directly with teams. And the Agile environment brings all tasks and projects out "in the open" so we can visually see what we are accomplishing every day.
We have an open office area – what's the funniest thing you've overhead/seen?
The occasional "raspberry" sound from a baby visiting with a teammate. It's so funny to hear – and to encourage over and over!
Traveling to see the 50 states and gardening on warm summer days!


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Stephen Gold: Goals are great, but the right goals are better
Setting the correct goals is vital if law firms are to suceed
WE ALL need goals, right? And, of course, they must be Smart: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely.
For an alternative view, listen to a man very much in the goals business: Sean Dyche, manager of Premier League over-achievers Burnley FC. Many good judges think his success in keeping Burnley in the Premier League, and in 2017 taking them into Europe, is at least as impressive as the feats of Pep Guardiola, whose champions Manchester City have only the sovereign wealth of the United Arab Emirates to fall back on.
"When I was at Watford, they had a system that was about six-game cycles and there was a benchmark as to where you wanted to be," he said. "Well, that's great when you're winning. But what about the six-game cycle when you get four points behind and the benchmark was 14? All the best with that when the players go, 'Ooh! We're miles behind where we wanted to be! Oh no! Oh no!'"
Dyche is not alone in his scepticism about targets. It's long established that when employees care exclusively about reaching a goal, and fear the consequences of failure, cheating is likely. This is not to argue for a ban on incentives. But goals that focus on narrow performance targets can easily lead to disaster.
Look at the carnage in the Home Office, otherwise known as the Department for Unintended Consequences. No one disputes that the Government's target of reducing annual immigration to "the tens of thousands" was key to developing the hostile official mindset that led to the Windrush scandal.
In law firms, there is much evidence that narrow performance goals have baleful effects. Aggressive billing targets risk overcharging, employee burnout and clients in revolt. Excessive focus on billable time discourages spending the non-chargeable time essential to developing relationships. Targets imposed to reduce time written off frequently result in fee-earners 'forgetting' to record it altogether.
Professor Max Bazerman of Harvard Business School is co-author of the research paper Goals Gone Wild: The Systematic Side Effects of Over-Prescribing Goals Setting. In it he makes two notable points. The first is: "If you know the exact behaviours you want, stretch goals may be fine. But, if you want employees to engage in other social behaviours (eg, helping others in the organisation) and/or to act ethically, you need to be a lot more careful than simply providing a stretch goal."
The second is that "learning or mastery goals" are far more beneficial to performance and motivation than stretch goals in isolation.
Apply this to the issues above and you see its wisdom. Mastery of our specialism, allowing us to do more complex work, or a wider spread of it, or do it more productively, is a far more effective way to grow sustainable revenue than just whacking up the hourly rate, or recording time until 3am.
Developing skills in scoping work, pricing it and drafting effective terms of engagement is the way to minimise time write-offs. Become an accomplished rainmaker and objections to you spending non-chargeable time on building relationships melt away.
The law is a tough, relentless profession, in which sustained excellence is the minimum standard. It makes great mental, physical and emotional demands. If we are not highly motivated, we may enjoy bursts of short-term success, but no more. This is the context in which goals should be set by us and for us. What should they be? I think the following are universal.
Put client satisfaction first, the firm's interest second and self-interest third. In other words, be known as a giver, not a taker. This way lies competitive advantage, true collegiality and personal advancement, not to mention a more fulfilling life.
Consistently hone our skills, and learn new skills – commercial, managerial and interpersonal as well as legal.
Deliver the whole firm, creating opportunities for colleagues as well as ourselves.
Ensure governance that is demonstrably fair, transparent, and congruent with decent human behaviour.
Mentor and support colleagues to help them make the most of their talents, overcome difficulties and live fulfilling lives.
Invest consistently in the resources needed to stay successful.
Recognise that the firm is part of a wider community, and give back to it.
Consistent with these overarching goals, every person is free to pursue their own personal objectives. Most of us start out motivated to do our best. We need a few carrots and fewer sticks. If leaders walk the walk – never a given – setting goals like this ought to encourage high performance, strong ethics and team spirit, while discouraging the hamster-wheel mentality and cult of the individual that bedevils so many firms.
It's true that I have barely mentioned money. But I do say with confidence that of the many returns this approach to targets will produce, not the least will be at the bank.
Stephen Gold is a solicitor and law firm consultant.
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The global SoC market for Smartphone saw a 19% growth annually crossing the $8 billion mark in terms of revenue in Q3 of 2017. The data comes in courtesy of Compact Tracker Q3 2017 report by Counterpoint Research.
The No.1 player in the SoC market is still Qualcomm with 42% market share. The mid and affordable tier Snapdragon 600 and 400 series SoC makes much of the shipment. The top tier SoC models have been facing more competition from top manufacturers like Apple, Huawei, and Samsung who choose to use their in-house built chipsets in their premium device offerings.
Following Qualcomm is Apple with their A-series of SoC which makes up 20% of the market share. Apple went down from 21% in Q3 2016 to 20% in Q3 2017 whereas Qualcomm gained to 42% in Q3 2017 from 41% in Q3 2016.
Qualcomm and Apple are gaining tough competition from Samsung's Exynos and Huawei's HiSilicon SoC's which both manufacturers are extensively pushing on their best selling Smartphone series. Samsung and Huawei have a market share of 11% and 8% respectively in Q3 2017 compared to 8% and 6% respectively in Q3 2016.
MediaTek still fares above offerings from Samsung and Huawei but is constantly losing the market. The manufacturers who earlier preferred MediaTek for their cheaper offerings are either forcing their own SoC or turning towards Qualcomm. MediaTek has a market share of 14% in Q3 2017 compared to 18% in Q3 2016.
Spreadtrum is another SoC manufacturer who hasn't made any significant market presence in 2017 but is eating up MediaTek's chunk of the affordable Smartphone market by developing low-cost 4G LTE solutions of its own.
The tough competition in today's SoC market has also led many other manufacturers like Broadcom and Marvell to exit the competition altogether.
Akhil is a CSE undergrad from Kerala and is a tech lover. He loves to stay updated about everything in the Android space and equally loves to share his findings here with other Androiders!


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Summary 0029691: Constructor of BRepFill_MultiLine adjusts V-parameter of sphere in the range -PI/2 ... +PI/2 mistakenly.
Description See IR-2018-04-10, BRepFill_MultiLine.cxx, line 230.
1. Sphere is not V-periodic surface. See the section "Periodicity concept" written in frame of the fix 0029115. Therefore, applying ElCLib::AdjustPeriodic(...) method is a foolish.
2. Default U work range of sphere is 0 ... 2*PI. Therefore, adjusting U parameter in range -PI/2 ... +PI/2 is a foolish.
and documentation updates See the message 0029115:0075138, item 8.
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0029691: Constructor of BRepFill_MultiLine adjusts V-parameter of sphere in the range -PI/2 ... +PI/2 mistakenly.
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Please pay attention to the fact that the branch CR29691 has been tested (instead of CR29691_1). However, these branches differ the comiit message only. I.e. they are equivalent.
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[ Details ] [ Diff ] 0029691: Constructor of BRepFill_MultiLine adjusts V-parameter of sphere in the range -PI/2 ... +PI/2 mistakenly.
1. Sphere is not V-periodic surface. See the section "Periodicity concept" written in frame of the fix 0029115. Therefore, applying ElCLib::AdjustPeriodic(...) method is unreasonable.
2. Default U work range of sphere is 0 ... 2*PI. Therefore, adjusting U parameter in range -PI/2 ... +PI/2 is unreasonable.


Essayshark Review: Is EssayShark.Com Legit or Scam?
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Brent crude oil futures rose by just 30 cents to $67.33 a barrel on Monday afternoon, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures increased by only 11 cents to $59.15 a barrel. Trump's remarks were not the first time he's voiced his opinion that oil prices are too high.
FILE PHOTO: Oil pours out of a spout from Edwin Drake's original 1859 well that launched the modern petroleum industry at the Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, Pennsylvania U.S., October 5, 2017.
US crude inventories have drawn down for two straight weeks, slumping almost 10 million barrels in the latest EIA report.
Oil rose further above $67 a barrel on Tuesday as OPEC supply cuts and expectations of lower USA inventories outweighed concern about weaker demand due to an economic slowdown. Additional support is being fueled by the US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses into a second consecutive session following a surprise rise in USA crude inventories and President Donald Trump's latest tweet asking OPEC to tamp down the cost of crude.
"Oil supply fundamentals remain price-constructive with OPEC+ collectively making good progress on pledged supply cuts", BNP Paribas strategist Harry Tchilinguirian told the Reuters Global Oil Forum.
In agreeing to the postponement, European leaders hoped Britain's deadlocked politicians would find a solution to the crisis. This follows the European Council conclusions last week calling for work to be continued on preparedness and contingency.
In early May, analysts expect the United States will extend some sanction waivers on Iranian oil but might reduce the number of countries receiving them.
The 180-day exemptions were granted in November to eight countries - China, India, Greece, Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey and South Korea.
Weekly figures on USA oil data from the American Petroleum Institute (API), an industry group, will be released on Tuesday, followed by the official Energy Information Administration (EIA) figures on Wednesday.
"Enjoy it whilst it lasts".
Brent crude oil futures Friday were at $66.96/Bbl, down 1.3%.
The number of oil rigs in the US fell to 824 for week ending March 22, a drop of nine over the previous week, according to data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes on Friday. Demand concerns on the back of economic jitters linked to the US-Chinese trade war have further capped prices.
It is very important that Manchester United qualifies for the Champions League , as it was when I was manager. Louis van Gaal (right): Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can thank Mourinho's work.
That said, a big press event would give Apple the platform to tout its iPads as great devices to enjoy all that new content on. That's according to several media outlets that have received invites from the maker of the iPhone.
Naresh Goyal, Chairman of Jet Airways speaks during a news conference in Mumbai November 29, 2017. Goyal's wife Anita Goyal and Kevin Knight, a nominee of Etihad Airways, have also resigned.
Wednesday's jackpot is the fourth largest in USA lottery jackpot history and third largest in Powerball jackpot history. Tickets only cost $2 to play and can be purchased in gas stores and convenience stores in participating states.
The UN Security Council declared the annexation null and void in its Resolution 497 on December 17, 1981. He pointed out that the relevant worldwide law "only prohibits taking territory in a war of aggression".
Why is Pogba praising Real Madrid?
Since Solskjaer was handed the keys to Old Trafford, many have been backing his star midfielder to stay and sign a new contract. He has got some outstanding players just in front of him but he's slowly getting more and more game time.
Yahoo Finance's Dan Roberts, Melody Hahm, Myles Udland, and Brian Sozzi talk about McDonald's largest acquisition in 20 years. More broadly, McDonald's can glean valuable insights by gathering data on its 68 million daily customers.
Ms Ardern said she had wanted to come to Dunedin sooner, but scheduling a trip had been hard in the circumstances. New York Times wrote an editorial "America also needs a good leader like Jacinda Ardern".
Social media and non-state Venezuelan media picked up the information and posted pictures of the planes at the airport. Last week, US and Russian officials met in Rome to discuss Venezuela, but remained split on how to resolve the crisis.
Officials at the World Health Organization called for renewed efforts to control the outbreak . The rest of the cases originated in current hot spots, including Katwa and Butembo.
While local news outlets showed the party winning the most seats, election authorities still haven't released official tallies. Thailand has been racked for the past 15 years by street protests by both opponents and supporters of Thaksin.
The number that are A320neo jets, the chief competitor to the Boeing Max, will be determined later, an Airbus spokeswoman said . Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore representatives will also attend, a spokeswoman for the regulator said.
" Borderlands 3 " was officially confirmed with a splashy trailer during developer Gearbox's annual PAX East talk on Thursday. We were treated to the first trailer for the highly anticipated threequel, which, of course, promises billions of guns.
But here's what I would say in all seriousness, Mueller was given the ability to complete his job without political interference. Just 43% feel Congress ought to end the investigation completely following the release of Barr's summary of Mueller's findings.
The Italian driving team are testing in Bahrain , before Schumacher tests for Alfa Romeo a day later at the same venue. Mick Schumacher looks set to drive not one but two separate formula one cars at the post-Bahrain GP test.
The administration said Monday that the entire law should be struck down , a dramatic reversal of its earlier stance. The poll also found that 39 percent felt that Trump "should be impeached", while 49 percent felt that he should not.
K-State responded on a 3-pointer from Stokes with 4:26 left in the game, which brought the Wildcats to within 5 points at 61-56. Offensively, the Anteaters are putting up 72.8 points per game while shooting 45.9 percent as a team.
During that seven-hour spacewalk, Hague and Koch will install new batteries for a pair of the station's solar arrays. But in her interview with the Times , Schierholz did say she thinks it's coming, one way or another.
Coming in at No. 5 is Universal and DreamWorks' " How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ". Fourth spot went to CBS/Lionsgate's teen drama " Five Feet Apart ", at $8.8 million (Sh885m).
The company has also added a couple more options to its Watch GT family of smartwatches - the Active and Elegant editions. Smartphone cameras have improved dramatically in the last few years, owing to better sensors and smarter image processing.
But in reality, the Lakers have already mailed in the rest of this season, going 1-9 SU and ATS in the month of March. The Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from playoff contention Friday night after a loss to the Nets.
Chicago got the last laugh in Week 15 on their way to the NFC North division title. Defending Super Bowl champs are 8-2 in their last 10 season openers.


Selena finished her Championship at 7 months old. She is everything we had hoped for.
In Selena's first litter by Can/Am Bronze Ch. Kensil's Nutrageous, she is the mother of 2 Champion kids "Desi" & "Drew" and has one more from the litter to finish.