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Tag: Ambassadorship
Marketing Featured Global
Logistics J&T Express gets football star Lionel Messi as first global ambassador
Post author By Maureen Basa
Singapore – Global logistics service provider J&T Express has appointed football star Lionel Messi as its first global brand ambassador.
According to J&T Express, the ambassadorship reflects the company's commitment to continue benefiting the local communities and its efforts to bring technology-enabled solutions to customers in all its global markets through collaboration with local network partners, embodying Messi's continuous commitment to improvement and collaborative attitude.
As part of the partnership, Messi will be promoting awareness of J&T Express not only as a prominent logistics provider but also as a one-stop e-commerce specialist across every touchpoint in the supply chain, and a champion and practitioner of the "better together" spirit.
The ambassadorship is also targeted at elevating the brand's popularity and promoting J&T's offerings. Messi's addition to J&T Express also launches a series of social media and marketing campaigns under the theme of #JTBetterTogether, amongst other activations.
Rachel Liu, global branding director of J&T Express said, "We are honored and excited to collaborate with Lionel Messi as our global ambassador. He is a generational athlete whose work ethic, humility and dedication align with the values that we imbue at J&T Express."
Liu added, "Through his grit and accomplishments, Messi is an inspiration to many. This resonates deeply with our values of building a caring, responsible and sustainable business."
On partnering with J&T Express, Messi said, "J&T Express has made remarkable achievements since its launch. We share many similarities in our passion and determination to never stop improving. Just as the sport of football unites millions across the globe, J&T Express seeks to develop logistic solutions to connect its customers to the world. I look forward to being part of this journey."
J&T Express has been making its brand more known globally through various initiatives, including its expansion in the UAE and Saudi Arabian market.
Tags Marketing Campaign, logistics, Ambassadorship, J&T Express, Lionel Messi
Chinese kid's clothing Balabala partners with Ogilvy Shanghai to unveil new virtual influencer Gu Yu
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Shanghai, China – China's kid's clothing label, Balabala, has partnered with advertising agency Ogilvy Shanghai, to launch its new official brand ambassador, Gu Yu, a one-of-a-kind virtual child influencer. This latest move is part of Balabala's brand rejuvenation journey, shifting away from the traditional fashion marketing playbook in favour of innovative, tech-infused activations that resonate with the new generation of digital-native parents.
Gu Yu, which translates literally as 'grain rain', takes her name from the eponymous Chinese lunar calendar festival on 20 April, signalling a rise in temperatures and the arrival of heavy rainfalls essential for good crop growth – a symbolic nod to Balabala's belief in promoting children's free growth and self-expression.
To bring Gu Yu to life, Ogilvy Shanghai has conducted extensive target consumer research and analyzed data sets of children's faces that were then aggregated into a 3D rendering software to create an initial prototype. The creative technology team then used a suite of AI and 3D modelling tools to further refine her facial features including eye shape, hair thickness, and skin texture, and animate the virtual influencer in various scenarios as she explores her passions.
First introduced to the world on the social commerce app Xiaohongshu, Gu Yu doubles up as an independent fashion blogger, connecting with fans through regular short-form content that documents her life as an influencer, such as sharing behind the scenes of upcoming promotional videos and introducing some of the most recent clothing item releases from Balabala, alongside real-life child models or in the form of NFT digital collectibles.
In this first phase of a multi-dimensional strategic repositioning campaign for Balabala, Gu Yu acts as a modern companion of real-life children with their unique passions and lifestyles by showcasing a variety of outfit styles, inspiring kids to express themselves freely through fashion.
Thomas Zhu, group executive creative director at Ogilvy Shanghai, shared that bringing Gu Yu to life has been an incredibly exciting creative journey, from the very early research and conceptualization stages where they defined her key traits, facial features and personality all the way to technology implementation and agile social content creation.
"As one of the first virtual influencers for a childrenswear brand created in China, Gu Yu is a testament to Balabala's commitment to digital innovation and positions the brand as a true metaverse pioneer in the kids' fashion category. We look forward to seeing her interact with fans over the next few months in novel, exciting ways," said Zhu.
Meanwhile, on e-commerce, Balabala took the launch of these new modern silhouettes up a notch to release a limited-edition 'meta dress' NFT piece, which 1000 lucky customers could get their hands on by shopping on the brand's flagship store or by using their loyalty points. Gu Yu's presence will not be limited to China's top social media and commerce platforms. Soon she will be at the heart of new phygital experiences, where digital and physical boundaries will blend in to deepen customer interactions – from walking down the runway at Balabala's offline fashion shows to co-hosting in-store brand events, fans will be able to connect with Gu Yu way beyond their smartphone screens.
Tags China, East Asia, Virtual influencer, Ambassadorship, Balabala, Gu Yu, Ogilvy Shanghai


Any discussion on universal health coverage in India is premature without a comprehensive understanding of public financing of health coverage in the country. This article analyses the government's share of financial resources for health across different agents, with particular focus on resources for health coverage. An attempt is made to separate spending for health in general and health coverage in particular, and to examine the issue of equity. The analysis indicates that the present health coverage system is inadequate and iniquitous, with various systems running at different costs. It suggests consolidating finances and moving towards a more unified system to realise the benefits of efficiency gains.
Instead of different ministries taking initiatives to provide health insurance coverage for the areas or populations that are under their jurisdiction, it is important for planners to understand that parallel schemes run on public money can only introduce inefficiencies and wastage into the system. It is necessary to plan the spread of health insurance on a national scale and to set up an apex body that would be in charge of implementing health insurance in the country.
This paper looks at the concept of social health insurance (SHI), the form in which it currently exists in India, the issues and constraints in scaling up and innovations in SHI that may be possible in the existing system, especially in the context of other forms of health insurance. The health system in India is ripe for moving towards ?Coverage for All? which meets the ?Health for All? objective to a great extent.
This paper attempts to understand the role of TPAs, and examines the issues that need to be taken into account while evaluating their usefulness and functioning. TPAs, in spite of their importance in enabling accessibility to insured healthcare, cannot be seen as a panacea for the problems of the health sector.The TPA system should be regulated and checked in order to ensure that consumer interest is not compromised.
The IRDA Bill and the consequent opening up of the health insurance sector to foreign and private investors' raises several questions. Are Indians ready for private health insurance? Will there be demand from all sections of society? What would consumers look for when they 'purchase' insurance to cover future health risks, a concept hitherto non-existent in India? These are some of the questions this paper attempts to answer, based on data collected in Delhi from about 500 households. The study found a wide disparity across sections on willingness to participate. The challenges for the new system would be to pool individuals across risk and economic status categories; set up a multi-tier system to meet objectives of equity and efficiency in health care delivery and for planners and regulators, to keep health insurance separate from other non-health insurance.
Whether people benefit sizeably by migrating from rural to urban areas is a question that has loomed large in development economics literature. Based on a primary survey carried out among slum-dwellers in Delhi, this study examines the links between duration of migration, distance of migration, occupation and the incidence of poverty. With experience, it is found that migrants are more likely to move from low income and casual jobs to high income and regular jobs, and thus undergo an increase in their standards of living.
There is growing evidence that the level of health care spending in India - currently at over 6 per cent of its total GDP - is considerably higher than that in many other developing countries. This evidence also suggests that more than three-quarters of this spending includes private 'out-of-pocket expenses'. Despite such a high share of expenditure by individuals, the provision of health care, that is adequate in terms of quality and access, is becoming more and more problematic. Particularly, public delivery of health care is poor in quality, presumably for reasons of inadequate financing. This highlights the need for alternative finances, including provision for medical insurance at a much wider level. The paper attempts to review a variety of health insurance systems in India (defined here as any mechanism which covers the risks of payment for health care at the time of its requirement), their limitations and the role of the General Insurance Corporation as an important insurer agency. It also attempts to develop a prospectus of strategy for greater regulation and increased health insurance coverage by making suitable changes - particularly in claim settlements and the exclusion clause. Also highlighted is the need for a competitive environment (which is at present completely missing), and an opening up of the insurance sector.


The educational goal of the Department of Biology at UNB is to foster a fascination with and an ability to learn about progress in the biological sciences, and appreciate the importance of these fields to society. This is achieved through teaching within the department that emphasises the questions of contemporary biology, and how they are asked. Our graduates understand that the sub-disciplines of 21st century biology are interrelated, ask questions at a range of spatial and temporal scales, with a broad taxonomic scope, and that these dynamic disciplines have a strong quantitative foundation.
Our aim is to provide students with a foundation upon which they can build in future professional or postgraduate training, and as scientifically literate citizens of our society.
The Department of Biology offers the following programs: Honours (by Thesis or by Course), Major and Minor.
The Minor program is structured to meet the individual needs of the student and will complement his/her major program.
Admission to these programs is by application to the Chair of Biology or Director of Undergraduate Studies. Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) requirements and prerequisites may be required for admission.
An advisor, assigned to each successful applicant, must approve course selections according to the guidelines given below.
Students are reminded that courses offered by other Departments form an important complementary part of the overall program of studies. A minimum of 12 ch of electives selected from the course offerings of the Faculty of Arts are required in the Honours and Major programs.
NOTE:* In addition to their Biology advisor, pre-professional students must consult the Assistant Dean of Science for information about prerequisites and advice on program planning.
BIOL 1001, BIOL 1006, BIOL 1012, BIOL 1017; CHEM 1001, CHEM 1006, CHEM 1012, CHEM 1017; MATH 1003 or MATH 1053 and one of MATH 1013, MATH 1063 or STAT 2264.
2 more term courses of first year science lectures (Physics or Earth Sciences).
Upper level (Level III or IV) Biology courses totalling a minimum of 34 ch, including a minimum of 10 ch of laboratory or field courses (denoted by the course designation "L" in the course description). Courses considered toward the laboratory and field experience requirement include BIOL 3058, BIOL 3083, BIOL 3102, BIOL 3113, BIOL 3173, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3293, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3371, BIOL 3383, BIOL 3441, BIOL 3541, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3883, BIOL 3908, BIOL 3933, BIOL 3943, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4211, BIOL 4221, BIOL 4368, BIOL 4393, BIOL 4443, BIOL 4523, BIOL 4533, BIOL 4581, BIOL 4641, BIOL 4688, BIOL 4691, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4746, BIOL 4851, BIOL 4863, BIOL 4981, and BIOL 4991 (but do not include BIOL 3149, BIOL 4149, or BIOL 4090).
12 ch of Arts courses.
24 ch of other courses (in almost any field including Biology) * (see Note 4).
A C grade or better is required in all courses for Biology degree programs. Students in all Biology programs will not be allowed to take any third or fourth level Biology courses, until they have passed (C minimum) all first level requirements for Biology programs.
If STAT 2264 is counted as a first year requirement, then an extra 3 ch of Level III/IV courses must be taken.
Students are urged to register early (by the end of classes, Winter term) for courses they plan to take in the next academic year that are required for their program and that have limited enrollment.
Some courses offered in other Faculties will not be considered for credit toward a BSc; so, students should see their advisor for course approval.
There are two honours programs: Honours by Course and Honours by Thesis. Students must have (and maintain) a minimum CGPA of 3.0 to be accepted in and remain in either program.
Application to the Honours by Thesis program is initiated by writing a letter of intent to the Chair of Biology before preregistration at the end of year 3. Students must make arrangements to complete their dissertation research with a Faculty member in the Department of Biology before applying to the Program. BIOL 4090 (Honours Thesis Project) is required and the course description should be consulted for further information and specific procedures. As well, a general research skills course, either BIOL 3933, BIOL 3943, BIOL 4463 or BIOL 5473, is required (note that a student can do more than one of the general research skills courses).
BIOL 2003, BIOL 2008, BIOL 2013, BIOL 2018, BIOL 2023, BIOL 2028, BIOL 2063, BIOL 2068; CHEM 2401 (3 ch) and STAT 2264 (3 ch)* (see Note 2).
Upper level (Level III or IV) Biology courses totalling a minimum of 46 ch, including a minimum of 10 ch of laboratory or field courses (denoted by the course designation "L" in the course description). Courses considered toward the laboratory and field experience requirement include BIOL 3058, BIOL 3083, BIOL 3102, BIOL 3113, BIOL 3173, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3293, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3371, BIOL 3383, BIOL 3441, BIOL 3541, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3883, BIOL 3908, BIOL 3933, BIOL 3943, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4211, BIOL 4221, BIOL 4368, BIOL 4393, BIOL 4443, BIOL 4523, BIOL 4533, BIOL 4581, BIOL 4641, BIOL 4688, BIOL 4691, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4746, BIOL 4851, BIOL 4863, BIOL 4981, and BIOL 4991 (but do not include BIOL 3149, BIOL 4149, or BIOL 4090). For the Honours by Thesis, the minimum of 46 ch also includes BIOL 4090 and one of the general research skills courses (BIOL 3933, BIOL 3943, BIOL 4463 or BIOL 5473).
24 ch of other courses (in almost any field, including Biology)* (see Note 4).
A C grade or better is required in all courses for Biology degree programs. Students in all Biology programs will not be allowed to take any third or fourth level Biology courses, until they have passed (C minimum) all first year requirements for Biology programs.
The Honours student (by course or by thesis) must achieve a minimum final CGPA of 3.7 to obtain First Class Honours standing upon graduation. A student completing all course requirements for Honours but with a CGPA below 3.0 will be given a Majors degree.
The Minor in Biology is designed for students in other Departments of the Faculty of Science, and outside the Faculty of Science, who are interested in a coherent package of Biology courses. The Minor follows section V in the "University Wide Academic Regulations" of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar and consists of BIOL courses, totalling at least 24 credit hours with a grade of C or better, approved by the Biology Director of Undergraduate Studies. The Level II BIOL courses and the Concentrations can be used as guidelines. Students requiring BIOL 1001, BIOL 1006, BIOL 1012 and BIOL 1017, or other BIOL courses for their Major are not eligible to also count these courses towards a Biology Minor. Students not requiring Biology courses for their Major must take, and can count, BIOL 1001, BIOL 1006, BIOL 1012 and BIOL 1017 as part of their Biology Minor. Also, see Note 2 below.
Some upper level courses (3000 and 4000 level) have limited enrollment. Students should register in the Winter term for these courses, since assignments will be made in May following pre-registration. Priority for admission is as follows: Year IV Honours, Year IV Majors, Year III Honours, Year III Majors. Within each category, students will be selected based on CGPA (and at the discretion of the instructor). If space permits, students in a Minor program may also enroll in these courses.
Some Biology courses are designed for non-Science students. Students enrolled in Biology programs may take these courses, but they can only be considered as electives for the purposes of the Biology programs. Permission of the instructor may be required. Such courses include: BIOL 1711, BIOL 1719, BIOL 1782, 1789, BIOL 1846, BIOL 2251, BIOL 2259, BIOL 2501, BIOL 2509, BIOL 2513, BIOL 2519, BIOL 2721, BIOL 2761, BIOL 2769, BIOL 2792, BIOL 2812, and BIOL 2819.
The Faculty of Science seeks to provide opportunities for students and employers to develop relationships that enhance the learning experience for students and present employers with skilled, motivated employees looking to make a career connection. To achieve this, the Faculty, through the Department of Biology and other Science departments and programs, operates a Co-operative Education Program. Co-op opportunities are available for qualified students; please refer to the Science section of this calendar for detailed information.
Upper level Honours and Major students in Biology can choose from many Biology courses (see requirements for Levels III and IV, above). Concentrations are optional and designed to guide students who want more focused education in a specific area, and can be indicated on the final transcript at graduation if a student successfully completes a minimum of 24 ch from the Concentration. The majority of these 24 ch should come from the "Recommended courses" list, and the remaining ch from the "Other Relevant courses" list. Note that BIOL 3933, BIOL 3943 and BIOL 5473 can count towards any of the Concentrations. Selection must be approved by an academic advisor, and the student must then indicate their concentration on their application to graduate.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3383, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4746 or BIOL 4981, BIOL 4773, BIOL 4863, BIOL 4973, BIOL 4991, BIOL 6183.
Other Relevant courses: BIOL 3603, BIOL 3802, BIOL 3908, BIOL 4393, BIOL 4443, ENR 2531, ENR 3201; also see Marine Biology Concentration; FOR 3457, FOR 4576.
Recommended courses: BIOL 1846, BIOL 3083, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3261, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3371 or ESCI 3721, BIOL 3493, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3673, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4221, BIOL 4233, BIOL 4351, BIOL 4443, BIOL 4523, BIOL 4581, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4746 or BIOL 4981.
Other Relevant courses: BIOL 3162, BIOL 3383, BIOL 3633, BIOL 3821, BIOL 4043, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4368, BIOL 4533, BIOL 4691, BIOL 4823.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3013, BIOL 3031, BIOL 3043 , BIOL 3058, BIOL 3073, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3261, BIOL 4043, BIOL 4302, BIOL 4533, BIOL 4581; CHEM 2421, CHEM 2422.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 3102, BIOL 3133, BIOL 3162, BIOL 3242, BIOL 3311, BIOL 3493, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3673, BIOL 3812, BIOL 4123, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4272.
Students interested in environmental biology should take ESCI 1001, ESCI 1006 and ESCI 1012.
Recommended courses: BIOL 4863; BIOL 3261 and BIOL 3207 or BIOL 3802 and BIOL 3908; BIOL 3441, BIOL 3633, BIOL 4191, BIOL 4233, BIOL 4351, BIOL 4773; CHEM 2121 and CHEM 2136; ENVS 2003, ENVS 2023; FOR 2281.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 1846, BIOL 3083; BIOL 3173, BIOL 3293, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3383, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4302, BIOL 4368, BIOL 4393, BIOL 4423 , BIOL 4443, BIOL 4563, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4746; ENVS 4001, ENVS 4002; ESCI 3271, ESCI 3442, ESCI 4452; FOR 4545, FOR 4721; PHIL 3206; see also Marine Biology Concentration.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3013, BIOL 3113, BIOL 3242, BIOL 3293, BIOL 4123, BIOL 4523, BIOL 4533, BIOL 4563.
Other Relevant courses: BIOL 3083, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3423, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3873, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4221, BIOL 4581, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4823.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3603, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3802, BIOL 3908.
Suggested field courses: BIOL 3173, BIOL 3383.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 3162, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3673, BIOL 3812, BIOL 3873, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4523, BIOL 4691, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4746 or BIOL 4981.
Recommended courses: BIOL 1711 or BIOL 1719, BIOL 2761 or BIOL 2769, BIOL 2792 or BIOL 1789, BIOL 2812 or BIOL 2819, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3261, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3833.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 3013, BIOL 3031, BIOL 3043, BIOL 3058, BIOL 3073, BIOL 3162, BIOL 3311, BIOL 3493, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3673, BIOL 3802, BIOL 3801, BIOL 3812, BIOL 3833, BIOL 3908, BIOL 4043, BIOL 4123, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4953; PHIL 1201, PHIL 3203; PHYS 1091, PHYS 1092.
Students should complete the Level II requirements prior to entering this concentration. The Marine Block Semester offers four of the recommended courses in the Fall term in a block format, where the courses are offered consecutively over the term.
Marine Block courses (recommended; taken together in the Fall term): BIOL 4221, BIOL 4221, BIOL 4641, BIOL 4691 or BIOL 4851 or BIOL 4981, BIOL 4991.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 3173, BIOL 3603, BIOL 4233, BIOL 4393, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4746, BIOL 4773, BIOL 4863.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3593, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3673, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3802, BIOL 4688, BIOL 4691.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 3031, BIOL 3043, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3261, BIOL 3311, BIOL 3493, BIOL 3873, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4191, BIOL 4863, BIOL 4991; BIOL 6671/BIOL 6672.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3031, BIOL 3043, BIOL 3162, BIOL 3207, BIOL 3261, BIOL 3593, BIOL 3802, BIOL 3812, BIOL 3908, BIOL 4043, BIOL 4182, BIOL 4823.
Other relevant courses: BIOL 3083, BIOL 3133, BIOL 3311, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3673, BIOL 4688, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4741.
Recommended courses: BIOL 3083, BIOL 3113, BIOL 3293, BIOL 3441, BIOL 3541, BIOL 3603, BIOL 3673, BIOL 3703, BIOL 3873, BIOL 3883, BIOL 4191, BIOL 4233, BIOL 4351, BIOL 4423, BIOL 4393, BIOL 4723, BIOL 4732, BIOL 4741, BIOL 4773, BIOL 4863, BIOL 4973.
Relevant field courses: BIOL 3173, BIOL 3383, BIOL 4443; also see Marine Biology Concentration.


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Home QUANT-QUIZ QUIZ Quantitative Aptitude for SBI PO/ Clerk 2018: 11 May
Quantitative Aptitude for SBI PO/ Clerk 2018: 11 May
IBTSINDIA.COM - Friday, May 11, 2018 QUANT-QUIZ, QUIZ,
Directions (Q. 1-3): In each of the following question, a question is followed by three statements A,B and C. You have to determine which of the statements is/are necessary/sufficient to answer the question.
1. What will be the cost of painting the four walls of a room with length, breadth and height 87 metres, 5 metres and 4 metres respectively? The room has one door and one window.
(A) The cost of painting is Rs. 22.00 per square metre.
(B) The area of the window is 2.56 sq metres, which is half of the area of the door.
(C) The area of the walls is 368 sq metres.
1) Only (C)
2) Only (A) and (B)
3) Only (A) and (C)
4) Only (A)
5) All together are necessary
2. What is the amount saved by Rohit per month from his salary?
(A) Rohit spends 30% of his salary on shopping and 35% on travelling and education.
(B) Rohit spends Rs. 5000 per month on shopping, 15% on entertainment and he saves the remaining amount.
(C) Rohit spends Rs. 3000 per month on travelling and education and saves the remaining amount.
1) Only (B)
4) Both (B) and (C)
5) None of these
3. What will be the compound interest earned on an amount of Rs. 1000 in two years?
(A) The SI on the same amount at the same rate of interest in 5 years is Rs. 4000.
(B) The CI and the SI earned in one year are the same.
(C) The amount becomes more than double on CI in 20 years.
4) Only (B) and (C)
4. A can do a piece of work in 15 days while B can do it in 20 days. They work together for 6 days and the remaining work is done by C in 2 days. If they get Rs. 6500 for the whole work, what will be B's share?
1) Rs. 1800
5. 168m-and 182m-long two trains are running towards each other on parallel tracks at 48 kmph and 42 kmph respectively. In what time will they cross each other from the moment they meet?
1) 14 seconds
6. A sum of Rs. 16050 was taken as loan. This is to be repaid in two equal instalments at the rate of 14% compounded annually. Find the amount of each instalment.
7. A man borrowed Rs. 50000 from two money lenders. For the first loan, he paid 24% pa as simple interest and for the second loan he paid 28% pa. If the total interest he paid at the end of the year be Rs. 12560, how much amount did he borrow from each lender?
1) Rs. 24000, Rs. 26000
Directions (Q. 8-12): Study the following information carefully to answer the questions given below:
In the recently held Commonwealth Games, a total number of 500 players participated in five different games, viz Athletics, Hockey, Lawn Tennis, Rugby and Badminton. 15% of the total players participated in Badminton.
2/5 of the total players participated in Hockey. 6% of the total players participated in Lawn Tennis, and 25% of the total players participated in Athletics. The remaining players participated in Rugby.
One-fourth of the Hockey players are females. 20% of the Badminton players are males. Half of the players who participated in Lawn Tennis are males. There are 55 female athletes. No female player participated in Rugby.
8. The number of female players who participated in Badminton is approximately what per cent of the total number of players who participated in Rugby?
1) 82%
9. What is the difference between the number of male players who participated in Hockey and the number of female players who participated in Lawn Tennis?
10. If due to certain reason Athletics was dropped and all the athletes left the tournament, then what was the percentage of male players among the total players remaining in the tournament?
1) 45.66%
11. What is the ratio of the total number of male players participating in Badminton to the total number of female players participating in Hockey?
1) 10 : 3
2) 3 : 10
12. If there is an increase of 10% in the total number of female players participating in Hockey and Badminton, then what is the total number of female players who participated in the tournament?
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Home Quick Answers Question: How Usability Testing Is Performed
Question: How Usability Testing Is Performed
In a usability-testing session, a researcher (called a "facilitator" or a "moderator") asks a participant to perform tasks, usually using one or more specific user interfaces. While the participant completes each task, the researcher observes the participant's behavior and listens for feedback.
How do you write a usability test report?
What is usability example?
How the usability test of a website is performed?
What are the types of usability?
Which testing is used for usability testing?
What is usability testing and how is it conducted?
What is a usability test report?
What are usability guidelines?
How do I start user testing?
What are usability features?
How much money can you make user testing?
Which is the first step in usability process?
What is usability testing example?
How do you write a usability test plan?
What are the three main principles of usability testing?
Is user testing safe?
Who is involved in usability testing?
What are the 10 rules of good UI design?
What is the goal of usability testing?
Which testing is performed first?
What are the six steps to conduct usability testing?
What should a usability report include? Goals. Your research goals should be placed here in list format, and shouldn't be altered from the original research goals you laid out prior to the sprint. Methodology. Results. Bugs & issues. Recommendations & action items. Disclaimers. Additional information.
Usability describes the level of ease with which a system allows a user to get to that goal. Picture a food delivery startup. Their product allows people to order food from their smartphones or computers, then receive that food wherever they are.
To conduct effective usability testing, it's necessary to follow these six steps: Determine what to measure. Identify the best usability testing method. Create the task scenario and set the success rate. Find the participants. Conduct the test. Analyze and report your findings.
The three overall usability testing types include: Moderated vs. unmoderated. Remote vs. in person. Explorative vs. comparative.
Usability Testing also known as User Experience(UX) Testing, is a testing method for measuring how easy and user-friendly a software application is. A small set of target end-users, use software application to expose usability defects.
Usability testing is the practice of testing how easy a design is to use with a group of representative users. It usually involves observing users as they attempt to complete tasks and can be done for different types of designs. It is often conducted repeatedly, from early development until a product's release.
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Usability Guidelines Design Process and Evaluation. When it comes to the design process and evaluation, the research concludes that you should only have useful content on your website. Optimizing the User Experience. Accessibility. Hardware and Software. The Home Page. Page Layout. Navigation. Scrolling and Paging.
How to conduct user testing Step 1: Define Testing Objectives. Start by clearly outlining your user testing goals. Step 2: Choose a User Testing Method. Step 3: Find Representative Users. Step 4: Create Task Scenarios. Step 5: Replicate the Testing Environment. Step 6: Analyze the Findings.
An understanding of the five characteristics of usability – effective, efficient, engaging, error tolerant, easy to learn – helps guide the user-centered design tasks to the goal of usable products.
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A 5-step process for usability testing Step 1: plan the session. Planning the details of the usability testing session is, in some ways, the most crucial part of the entire process. Step 2: recruiting participants. Step 3: designing the task(s) Step 4: running the session. Step 5: analyzing the insights.
If for example, a washing machine brand wanted to test the usability of its product, then it would have to test it on a potential customer. To understand whether or not the machine is usable, the company should pick a potential customer and give her a precise task.
You will need to include these elements in the usability test plan. Scope: Indicate what you are testing: Give the name of the Web site, Web application, or other product. Purpose: Identify the concerns, questions, and goals for this test. Schedule & Location: Indicate when and where you will do the test.
the basic principles of usability testing. preparing for a usability test.Turning that data into useful information involves three steps: Tabulate the information. Analyze the information. Report the information.
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A usability-testing session involves a participant and a facilitator who gives tasks to the participant and observes the participant's behavior. The facilitator administers tasks to the participant. As the participant performs these tasks, the facilitator observes the participant's behavior and listens for feedback.
Nielsen and Molich's 10 User Interface Design Guidelines Visibility of system status. Match between system and the real world. User control and freedom. Consistency and standards. Error prevention. Recognition rather than recall. Flexibility and efficiency of use. Aesthetic and minimalist design.
The goal is to identify any usability problems, collect qualitative and quantitative data and determine the participant's satisfaction with the product. To run an effective usability test, you need to develop a solid test plan, recruit participants , and then analyze and report your findings.
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Q: How to upgrade from python 2.7 to the latest version of python I have python 2.7.15+ installed and I want to upgrade to the latest version 3.7. I have come across the command from net

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But this command adds another software right, it's not replacing python 2.7  How should I proceed? Would be grateful for any help.
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A: Why would you replace python 2.7? They both can live along on the same system. You can run python3 by calling python3. You can set your preferred version (what is executed by calling python to python3), but beware if there are some system scripts needing python2 but not explicitly specifying it you might break things.
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If you need a newer python3 install or guarantee its own name space (without modifying the system configuration) you need to work with virtual environments and custom distros like conda.

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Foo Fighters' sold-out Resch show on May 10 rescheduled for Oct. 15
ASHWAUBENON - The wave of coronavirus-related concert postponements that continues to creep further into summer just wiped out the sold-out Foo Fighters concert on May 10 at the Resch Center.
That's the bummer news. The good news: Green Bay is still getting a stop on the band's rescheduled The Van Tour. The new date is Thursday, Oct. 15.
The Foo Fighters had postponed the April stops on the tour a couple of weeks ago, and it seemed likely it was just a matter of time before the May dates followed suit.
Tickets for the original show, which sold out in less than an hour when the 10,000-plus tickets went on sale in February, will be honored for the new date. It will be the first time the band has played in Green Bay.
When frontman Dave Grohl announced the first round of postponed dates on what is the band's 25th anniversary tour, he referenced performing for the band's 20th anniversary with a broken leg.
"Hi, this is Dave. Remember me? The guy who wouldn't even postpone a show when my goddamn leg was falling off? Well ... playing a gig with a sock full of broken bones is one thing, but playing a show when YOUR health and safety is in jeopardy is another ... We (expletive) love you guys. So let do this right and rain check (expletive)."
The Lauren Daigle concert on May 30 at the Resch Center was postponed on Sunday with a rescheduled date still to come.
Here's a look at the status of all Resch events through July:
April 4-5: Monster Jam (rescheduled for Aug. 22-23)
April 13: Cher (rescheduled for Sept. 22)
April 15: JoJo Siwa (postponed; new date TBA)
April 25: Reba McEntire (rescheduled for July 31)
May 2-3: Beja Shrine Circus (canceled)
May 10: Foo Fighters (rescheduled for Oct. 15)
May 15-17: WBAY Pet Expo
May 30: Lauren Daigle (postponed; new date TBA)
May 31: AJR
July 8: John Fogerty
July 15: Impractical Jokers
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Two young women take a break from a game of tennis to enjoy the views across Port Phillip bay in this wonderfully engaging print from Australian graphic artist James Northfield. The bay is alive with a variety of watercraft from the era and in the distance, families enjoy a day at the beach.
James Northfield was active as an artist from the 1910s through to the 1960s, and this print is one of many that he produced for the Australian Travel Association.
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James Northfield was a commercial Australian graphic artist mostly active from 1910 and 1960. James was born in Inverleigh in 1887 and educated in Geelong. He died in 1973.
He was commissioned to produce a series of posters by the Australian National Travel Association, with the aim of encouraging visitors from local and overseas tourism markets. He also created a series of patriotic work for the Government during World War II.
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ICYMI: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument turns 5 today
It's been five years since President Barack Obama designated Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks as a national monument. What's changed since then?
ICYMI: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument turns 5 today It's been five years since President Barack Obama designated Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks as a national monument. What's changed since then? Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2019/05/19/organ-mountains-omdp-national-monument-marks-fifth-birthday/3680976002/
Diana M Alba-Soular, Las Cruces Sun-News Published 9:50 a.m. MT May 19, 2019 | Updated 5:11 p.m. MT May 21, 2019
Celebrating the OMDP national monument's 5th anniversary
Supporters of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument gather Thursday, March 21, 2019 at La Cueva Picnic Area near the Organ Mountains, as U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., background, discusses the importance of public lands protections. Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News
A cake from Le Rendez-vous Café highlights on Thursday, March 21, 2019 the official creation of nearly one-quarter of a million acres of wilderness in Doña Ana County. Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News
The Luchador Food Truck serves food Thursday, March 21, 2019 at La Cueva Picnic Area in the foothills of the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces. Truck owner Ivan Saenz says the mobile nature of his business is helping to find a market niche in catering to events — such as this celebration of the official creation of wilderness — that take place at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. The monument turns 5 on Tuesday, May 21. Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News
Bicyclist Philip Simpson, left, of the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance gets a piece of cake from Grecia Nuñez of the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance during a March 21, 2019 event celebrating the creation of wilderness within Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Wilderness was created just month's before the monument's fifth anniversary. Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News
A sign marks the entrance to La Cueva Recreation Site in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Diana Alba Soular / Sun-News
Patrick Nolan, executive director of the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, addresses attendees Thursday, March 21, 2019 at an event celebrating the the federal designation of wilderness in OMDP National Monument. Diana Alba Soular / Sun-News
Maps of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument are on display Thursday, March 21, 2019 at La Cueva Recreation Site, near the base of the Organ Mountains. Diana Alba Soular / Sun-News
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., addresses attendees at an event March 21, 2019 to celebrate the creation of official wilderness within the existing Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument by President Donald Trump and Congress. Diana Alba Soular/Sun-News
A sign marks the location of an event Thursday, March 21, 2019 celebrating wilderness being created in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Diana Alba Soular / Sun-News
The foothills of the Organ Mountains are blanketed with poppies on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - Tuesday will mark the fifth anniversary of the creation of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument by former U.S. President Barack Obama.
It's about the same amount of time the Luchador Food Truck, founded by longtime Las Crucen Ivan Saenz, has existed. For Luchador, which serves up tacos, tortas and burgers, the monument has become a source of business in the years since.
The Organ Mountains have always been a backdrop to Saenz's life in Las Cruces. He'd end up at Dripping Springs or Aguirre Spring for family outings and school field trips growing up. But he said he took them for granted in a way — until the creation of the national monument, which highlighted the area's uniqueness as a natural resource.
"That really opened my eyes as to how lucky we are," he said.
The Luchador Food Truck serves food Thursday, March 21, 2019 at La Cueva Picnic Area in the foothills of the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces. Truck owner Ivan Saenz says the mobile nature of his business is helping to find a market niche in catering to events — such as this celebration of the official creation of wilderness — that take place at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. The monument turns 5 on Tuesday, May 21. (Photo: Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News)
Created with a pen
Signed into existence in a unilateral move by Obama in 2014, the OMDP monument encompasses nearly a half million acres of public lands in four separate areas of Doña Ana County.
There was no shortage of debate in the years leading up to the monument's creation about whether to put in place — and if so, to what degree — federal protection for hundreds of thousands of acres of federal lands. And that debate continued — mainly split down partisan lines — even in the years after the monument's creation.
Since its establishment, visitation to the monument has risen sharply, according to numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. And monument proponents are quick to point out this has economic benefits to the community.
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Since 2014, perhaps the biggest development in connection to the monument was what appeared to be an attempt by President Trump, soon after taking office, to scale back monuments created by previous presidents. OMDP national monument was on his radar, prompting a visit to Las Cruces by then-Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke. But in the end, OMDP was left intact. And — in a curious turn of events — Trump, earlier this year, ended up granting an even stricter level of protection to roughly half the acreage in the national monument. He signed a massive public lands bill that included a provision forming 241,554 acres of federally designated wilderness in Doña Ana County.
Other changes have been taking place, as well. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has boosted the number of expert talks and guided hikes available to the public. However, the agency hasn't yet begun an important step: the long-term planning process that will guide management of the monument for years to come.
After working in the local restaurant industry for years, Saenz, the owner of Luchador Food Truck, graduated from New Mexico State University in 2008 with a degree in hotel, tourism and restaurant management. He then became food and beverage manager for Hotel Encanto before founding his food truck.
And after launching the eatery on wheels, Saenz began fielding requests to serve food at monument events. All based from his food truck, he's served food at weddings, a marathon, private picnics and public events, like a monument celebration in March featuring a visit by U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. Saenz has served items from his normal menu and five-course catered dinners. While monument-related work is not the sole sustenance of his business, it's becoming a bigger aspect.
"This year alone we've already done three events up there," he told the Sun-News in an interview last week.
In catering food at remote areas, such as the monument, Saenz acknowledges he does have a certain market niche.
"We work to our strengths, and one of our strengths is being flexible and mobile," he said.
Patrick Nolan, executive director of the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, addresses attendees Thursday, March 21, 2019 at an event celebrating the the federal designation of wilderness in OMDP National Monument. (Photo: Diana Alba Soular / Sun-News)
A growing buzz
There has been growing buzz around the monument. It's gained mentioned in some publications with national reach. Some recreational endeavors — such as the Monumental Loop, a figure-eight shaped trail designed to give bicyclists and hikers a sense of the whole monument — have popped up. And the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, which oversees the monument and its affiliated wilderness areas, says visitation is increasing.
From October 2014 to September 2015, some 177,400 people visited sites in the OMDP monument, according to the agency. In the 2018-19 year, that had more than doubled, with 415,690 people visiting.
While the BLM does keep these visitation numbers, it also acknowledges there's room for improved accuracy. At issue is that many of the areas in the monument don't require visitors to log in or get a permit or pay a fee. So the BLM is able to track sites such as Dripping Springs and Aguirre Spring — both of which require a per-vehicle fee — with relative precision. But for areas outside that, it relies upon tracking educational and recreational events, as well as techniques such as traffic counters.
Patrick Nolan is executive director of the Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, a nonprofit that formed in 2011 with a focus on the monument.
"We've seen visitation — and the data's not super-accurate — but best estimates show visitation to the monument doubling since its designation," he said Friday. "That amount has increased every year consistently. We're seeing a lot of people visiting from other places, out of state, and businesses really using the monument as a way to bring business and people here to Las Cruces. Organ Mountain Outfitters is one that I think best exemplifies that."
Bicyclist Philip Simpson, left, of the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance gets a piece of cake from Grecia Nuñez of the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance during a March 21, 2019 event celebrating the creation of wilderness within Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Wilderness was created just month's before the monument's fifth anniversary. (Photo: Diana Alba Soular/ Sun-News)
Organ Mountain Outfitters is a retailer in downtown Las Cruces that sells a range of Organ Mountains-themed clothing, like T-shirts and hats. A lot of its marketing is Organ Mountain-themed. The Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, a staunch supporter of OMDP, has compiled a kit to give businesses a primer about how to incorporate the monument into its marketing and products.
Visitation to Dripping Springs and Aguirre Spring recreation sites, which is tracked by a per-vehicle permit, has increased since the monument's creation, though to varying degrees, according to BLM numbers. The number of visitors to Aguirre Springs, on the east side of the Organ Mountains, roughly doubled, to about 41,700 total, from 2012-13 to the 2017-18 federal fiscal year. Dripping Springs, on the west side of the Organ Mountains, saw a more modest increase — of about 2,200 visitors per year — from 2012-13 to 2017-18.
As far as determining how many of these visitors are from Las Cruces, compared to locations outside the county, the BLM doesn't immediately have that data available but is interested in that analysis, said Bill Childress, manager for the BLM's Las Cruces District Office.
"That's something we'd want to look at and get a better handle on at those two sites," he said.
Childress agreed the formal designation of the monument — as well as a road that was paved to make it easier for visitors to reach Dripping Springs from Las Cruces — have helped to increase visitation to the monument.
During a recent event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, which is northwest of Las Cruces but separate from OMDP, Childress met a man who by chance happened to be visiting the area for a specific reason.
"His goal was to visit every national park and every national monument," he said.
Outdoor recreation a big economy
In 2016, outdoor recreation accounted for about $414 billion of the nation's gross domestic product. The biggest components of that were in the entertainment/ food services/ hotel accommodations and retail trade categories.
In New Mexico, outdoor recreation has about a $10 billion per year economic impact, according to the Outdoor Industry Association.
Udall, during a visit in March to La Cueva Picnic Area at the base of the Organ Mountains, said out-of-area visitors to the monument — and its more recently established wilderness areas — will boost the economy.
"People are spending a lot on outdoor recreation," he said.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who touted promoting the state's outdoor recreation economy during her campaign last year, was expected to attend a Saturday night celebration and Friends of the OMDP fundraiser in Las Cruces centered upon the monument's five-year anniversary.
After celebrating the 5th anniversary of the beautiful Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument last night, I had to get out there myself this morning! Thanks to the tireless work of so many, this land will be preserved for future generations to enjoy and admire. pic.twitter.com/Oyfr93741u
— Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) May 19, 2019
While OMDP's natural areas in Doña Ana County have always been around for people to possibly visit, monument proponents say the added monikers of "national monument" and "wilderness" raise their public profile to a level not seen previously.
Founding a trail
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., addresses attendees at an event March 21, 2019 to celebrate the creation of official wilderness within the existing Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument by President Donald Trump and Congress. (Photo: Diana Alba Soular/Sun-News)
A decade ago, Matt Mason and his wife moved to Las Cruces; debate was still raging about the public lands' future. Mason, who wanted to see more lands protections, first had the idea to create a bike and hiking trail that, if followed, would give people a look at each of the four major areas of the county that at the time were proposed for stricter protections. And he hoped that, if people saw the areas, they'd be more inclined to support legislative proposals. He started hiking various areas, but it took several years for his idea to take shape.
"It was 2016 when we started making attempts to ride the whole thing," he said. "It was hard — harder than we thought."
The route had to be modified slightly when wilderness was created this year because mechanized travel, including bicycles, isn't allowed in official wilderness. But the trail currently borders nine of the 10 wilderness areas. It consists of two large loops, one to the north of Las Cruces reaching up to Hatch and another to the south stretching to Vinton, Texas. The idea all along was for trail riders and hikers to see the monument, but also visit cities and towns along the way to rest and resupply. Because of that, Mason said, there's an economic development component. For instance, part of the route passes by Spotted Dog Brewery in Las Cruces.
Creating the loop was a personal undertaking by Mason, and he doesn't earn any money on the project or have a budget to do things like promote it. But he said people from other places have been finding out about the loop — mainly from https://bikepacking.com — and visiting Doña Ana County to traverse it.
Mason recalled a couple from Canada who got engaged while traversing the loop near Hatch. Last year, a runner completed the more-than-300-mile route. Mason said some of the stretches are open to vehicles, too. He's been hearing about repeat visitors from out of town. And when it comes to people who've finished the whole loop, "there's more people who've finished from Alaska, in fact, than from Las Cruces.
Ella Raff runs near Kilbourne Hole on the Monumental Loop trail. In 2018, she became the first person to run the 328-mile mountain-biking route. (Photo: Blake Gumprecht/Sun-News)
"I'd say we're getting 100 riders a year, maybe, who come ride the whole thing," he said. "The way the locals have embraced the out-of-towners is what makes it so special. It's been neat to see the response the community has had."
Mason said he'd eventually like to see the BLM formalize the loop in its own management of the monument, possibly by adding signage and designated camping spots. And the agency could set up a permit system. These steps could help mitigate the impact to the desert environment from visitors, he said.
Starting a long-range plan
A long-range planning process that will guide management of the entire half-million acre monument has yet to get underway. Childress, the BLM district manager, said some steps that are precursors to the development of what's known as a resource management plan are in progress. Developing the plan will require a budget authorization from Congress, which hasn't happened yet.
Nolan said he's hopeful that planning process will get underway, but "these things take time.
"We would like to see an effort to really figure out how we're going to manage this place for the foreseeable future," he said.
Part of that plan, known as an RMP, will include an economic impact analysis of various proposals for managing the monument. The BLM doesn't currently have an economic impact study pertaining to OMDP monument. Another aspect of the agency's efforts will include a travel management plan — which will address roads within the monument. That plan could be joined with the overall RMP, Childress said, or it could stay separate.
Childress said the agency has continued to field concerns from people, such as ranchers, who've expressed concerns about the monument. But he said grazing, which is permitted in the national monument, has continued.
"We're taking it upon ourselves to communicate and continue to address those concerns," he said.
Boosting OMDP programming
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Pictured is a Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument sign posted along Dripping Springs Road on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce has requested newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to roll back the size of the monument. Robin Zielinski/Sun-News
Poppies are in bloom on Monday, March 27, 2017, on the east side of the Organ Mountains near Aguirre Spring Campground. Robin Zielinski/Sun-News
Clouds roll over the tops of the Organ Mountains as seen from the entrance of Dripping Springs Natural Area.The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument includes the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, Potrillo Mountains and Doña Ana Mountains. Josh Bachman/Sun-News
Snow is left on the Organ Mountains on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Many are wondering what the future holds for the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument as Rep. Steve Pearce has recently requested newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to roll back the size of the monument. Robin Zielinski/Sun-News
In this file photo, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell hikes the trails of Organ Mountains- Desert Peak, through Soledad Canyon, taking a break to talk with members of the Bureau of Land Management and Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Josh Bachman/Sun-News
Cacti are among the plant species in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. One project NMSU researchers have proposed is a vegetation map of various plant species within the monument. NMSU
The Dripping Springs Natural Area in the foothills of the Organ Mountains includes hiking to natural and historic landmarks. Courtesy
An example of Fouquieria splendens, or ocotillo plant, at the Dripping Springs Natural Area. The green nature of the plant indicates that it has rained in the area in recent two weeks. Jett Loe/Sun-News
The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monumentwas established by presidential proclamation in 2014. Bureau of Land Management
Even without the resource management plan in place, the BLM — along with groups that use the monument lands — have taken some steps to boost awareness about OMDP, such as by such as installing new signs and increasing programming.
"One of the best things we've been able to do is foster good working relationships with some of our partnerships — the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance, the Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks and the Four Wheel Drive Club," Childress said.
Childress credited the BLM's staff and range of experts who've made a "concerted effort" to host an event each weekend within the monument. Paleontologists, archaeologists, biologists and rangers host talks, hikes and other programs.
The Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks has an effort underway to help youth from low-income families visit natural areas in the monument, an opportunity they might not otherwise have. Also, for several years, the organization has offered an artist-in-residence program in conjunction with the BLM that allows artists to live in the monument while creating OMDP-inspired works. Nolan said the organization is looking next to develop a docent program with the BLM, in which volunteers are trained by experts to give interpretive talks.
And for the past two years, the Monuments to Main Street program has planned events to showcase OMDP each weekend in September. A third year of programming is expected in 2019.
Continued growth expected
The City of Las Cruces in an attempt to send a creative message to the Trump Administration and Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke by projecting Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Images and promotional videos on the the Convention Center and former Doña Ana County Courthouse Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 8:30P.M. to 10:30P.M. Pictured here Wednesday July 26, 2017. (Photo: Josh Bachman/Sun-News)
Monument supporters said they expect visitation to OMDP to continue growing. And, while that can be a positive for local tourism, it also carries a potential risk.
"How do we manage an influx of visitors to these really delicate and sensitive places?" Nolan said. "We want people to come to these places, but we want them to enjoy them responsibly to ensure they are as pristine as we can possibly keep them for future generations. I think that's the issue we'll be looking at in the next five years."
For monument proponents, one of the biggest successes is that OMDP still exists after what seemed to be an attempt by the Trump administration to downsize it. Nolan said that was a "testament to our community and the work that was put in to establish this monument.
"I think we really stood tall and sent a strong message to D.C. that people want to see this place to continue to be protected," he said.
For Saenz, owner of the Luchador Food Truck, the monument designation is one of several happenings locally that are putting Las Cruces on the map. Recently, Virgin Galactic announced it's moving its operations to southern New Mexico for the start of space tourism flights.
"I think it's all kind of come together," he said. "It feels like we're going to be the whole package."
Diana Alba Soular may be reached at 575-541-5443, dalba@lcsun-news.com or @AlbaSoular on Twitter.
Visitor numbers to Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
October 2014 to September 2015 = 177,429
Source: U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Correction: The visitation numbers in this info box have been corrected from an initial publication of this article.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued a statement Tuesday, May 21 on OMDP monument's fifth anniversary:
Five years ago today represented a historic achievement for — and by — the people of New Mexico, when President Obama created the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument under the Antiquities Act. Thanks to overwhelming support in the local community and years of work from an incredible coalition, we were able to put the spectacular landscapes of southern New Mexico on recreation maps across the country, all while creating jobs, and boosting our state's economy. On this day, we celebrate the thousands of New Mexicans who fought tirelessly to make sure the rest of the world recognized just how special this land is for all of us. This monument is a reality because New Mexicans worked hard to get it done — and I'm so proud to have been a part of getting this effort over the finish line.
Today, the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument is a crown jewel of southern New Mexico — a gorgeous landscape that attracts visitors from around the world, and an important economic driver for our thriving tourism economy and outdoor recreation industry. The national monument has put a star on the map for Doña Ana County, and we must continue to build on this success and remain vigilant against this administration's assault on our most iconic public lands, including unlawful attempts to eliminate or shrink existing national monuments. That's why I have fought so hard for measures to give permanent protections to this breathtaking landscape, and we finally saw our bill signed into law this year. This landmark legislation is a critical step in safeguarding the monument's most special open spaces, and ensuring that future generations can enjoy this stunning natural treasure for years to come.
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Q: Java-Binary Search Error This is my program for binary searching:
  import java.io.*;
    public class Program14
{
public void ArraySearching()throws IOException
{   BufferedReader br=new BufferedReader( new InputStreamReader(System.in));
    int A[]=new int[15];
    System.out.println("Input an array of 15 elements in descending order");
    for(int i=0;i<15;i++)
    {
        int j=Integer.parseInt(br.readLine());
        j=A[i];
    }
    System.out.println("Input the number to be searched");
    int n=Integer.parseInt(br.readLine());
    System.out.println("Press 1 for Binary search");
    System.out.println("Press 2 for linear search");
    int ch=Integer.parseInt(br.readLine());
    switch(ch)
    {
        case 1:
    {
        int flag=0,low,up,mid=0;
        low=0;
        up=14;
        while(low<=up)
        {
            mid=(low+up)/2;
            if(n>A[mid])
            low=mid+1;
            else if(n<A[mid])
            up=mid-1;
            else
            {flag=1;
                break;
            }
        }
        if(flag==1)
        System.out.println("Element at position"+(mid+1));
        else
        System.out.println("Element not found");
        break;
    }
}}}

The output is always "Element not found". Could someone please point out my mistake? The linear search part of the program hasn't been done yet. Thanks in advance.

A: Your line:
j=A[i];

should be:
A[i]=j;

Also, you need to swap the location of the following two lines:
low = mid + 1;
up = mid - 1;

A: public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException
    {   BufferedReader br=new BufferedReader( new InputStreamReader(System.in));
    int A[]=new int[15];
    System.out.println("Input an array of 15 elements in descending order");
    for(int i=0;i<15;i++)
    {
        int j=Integer.parseInt(br.readLine());
        A[i]=j;
    }
    System.out.println("Input the number to be searched");
    int n=Integer.parseInt(br.readLine());
    System.out.println("Press 1 for Binary search");
    System.out.println("Press 2 for linear search");
    int ch=Integer.parseInt(br.readLine());

    switch(ch)
    {
    case 1:
    {
        int flag=0,low,up,mid=0;
        low=0;
        up=14;
        int count = 0;
        mid=(low+up)/2;
        while(low<=up)
        {

            if(n>A[mid]){
                                mid--;
                            }
            else if(n<A[mid]){

                mid++;
                            }
            else
            {

                flag=1;
            break;
            }
            count++;
        }
        System.out.println(count);
        if(flag==1)
            System.out.println("Element at position"+(mid+1));
        else
            System.out.println("Element not found");
        break;
    }
    }
    }


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Q: Can't find the relation between two inequalities but they are obviously related I must prove that  for n natural and bigger than one. In the previous question, I managed to prove that  (log means the natural logarithm, not base 10), and I'm pretty sure these two are related and I may use one to prove the other. I have already tried another methods, such as induction (couldn't complete the induction step) and proving that the difference between the two is always negative(couldn't take the derivative). I don't know how to proceed.
Computed some values just to make sure they are related:
n = 2
0.3862943611198906
0.34657359027997264
2
2.081040380091556
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n = 3
1.2958368660043291
1.242453324894
6
6.329004838808519
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n = 4
2.5451774444795623
2.484906649788
24
25.490979004346343
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n = 5
4.047189562170502
3.9827727865649956
120
127.98441752046358
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n = 6
5.750556815368331
5.683371477396074
720
770.0354478695812
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n = 7
7.621371043387192
7.552206286537758
5040
5400.928260732347
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n = 8
9.635532333438686
9.564882131905334
40320
43271.65602044078
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n = 9
11.775021196025975
11.703215191413362
362880
389895.28602964873
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n = 10
14.02585092994046
13.953120026578494
3628800
3902560.665090633

A: We have
$$\exp\left(\sum_{k=1}^n\log k\right)=n!$$
and
$$\exp\left(\frac{1}{2}\log n\right) = \sqrt{n}$$
so it suffices to show that
$$\exp\left(\int_1^n\log x\, dx\right) \le \frac{n^ne}{e^n}.$$
You can compute this integral explicitly.

A: OK, so you've shown that
$$
\int_1^n \log x dx> \left( \sum_{k=1}^n \log k\right)- \frac12\log n.
$$
First, of all using the fact that $\log a+ \log b= \log(ab)$ we see that the RH is equal to
$$
\left( \sum_{k=1}^n \log k\right)- \frac12\log n= \log(1\cdot 2\cdot\ldots \cdot n)- \log\sqrt{n}= \log\frac{n!}{\sqrt{n}}.
$$
Moreover, for the LHS, we have that $(x\log x- x)'= \log x$, thus
$$
\int_1^n\log xdx= [x\log x-x]_1^n= n\log n-n+1= \log n^n-\log e^n+\log e= \log\frac{n^n\cdot e}{e^n}.
$$
As a result, the inequality becomes
$$
\log\frac{n^n\cdot e}{e^n}> \log\frac{n!}{\sqrt{n}},
$$
that is
$$
\frac{n^n\cdot e}{e^n}> \frac{n!}{\sqrt{n}},
$$
which is what you wanted to show.


Maybe not the best Von Trier film, but still this is the better kind of film. "Europa" tells the story of the American Leopold Kessler (Jean-Marc Barr) who goes to the post-WWII Germany to be conductor in a sleeptrain. Germany is in ruins, a terrorist organisation practically rules the country and everybody tries to make life as livable as possible. The film is almost entirely in black and white with here and there some colour to bring things under attention. Further you don't get to see the light of day, which makes the film extra grim and depressive. Also it is very slow and not much happens. Actually it is mostly an atmosphere-picture.


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McWhiney and his camp are trying to get the loss overturned because they contend he was hit with an illegal strike to the back of the head. I find this ironic given the repeated illegal strikes he landed on Schoonover in TUF 10, once clearly illegal AND after the end of the round.
The Hammer Hammill has more heart than most fighters I've watched fight, but the fact that he and his team knowingly exposed Jardine and anyone fighting after them to an active staph (MERSA) infection is absolutely inexcusable. Whatever doctor cleared him to fight should be fired, if not prosecuted. Staph is incredibly resistant to anti-biotics, and commonly costs people limbs if not their lives. There is absolutely zero excuse for knowingly exposing anyone to an active, untreated staph infection. I really like Hammill and think he's an inspiration, but man they screwed up when they let him fight.
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The Pubs Code Adjudicator is unable to settle disputes which are not in scope of the Pubs Code. If you are a tied tenant of one of the pub companies regulated by the Pubs Code Adjudicator and have concerns which do not relate to the Pubs Code, then you should refer to your pub company's individual complaints procedure in the first instance.
The Code imposes information and transparency obligations on the pub companies. An important element of the Code is the introduction of the option for tied tenants in certain circumstances to request a Market Rent Only (or MRO) option.
Paul Newby - the Pubs Code Adjudicator, and Fiona Dickie – the Deputy Pubs Code Adjudicator, are responsible for monitoring and encouraging compliance with and enforcing the Code.
The PCA has adopted a modern regulatory approach which reflects the principles of the Regulator's Code. The PCA works collaboratively, where appropriate, with pub companies to respond to issues raised by tied tenants and others to bring about beneficial change in the sector.
The PCA issues advice and guidance which aims to help tied tenants understand what their rights are under the Code and to set out to pub companies what the PCA's expectations are regarding Code compliance.
The PCA monitors compliance with the Code. The PCA can investigate where there is reasonable suspicion that a pub company has breached the Code, with enforcement measures ranging from recommendations to imposing financial penalties on a pub company (or companies).
The PCA arbitrates Code disputes between a tied tenant and their pub company.
This dual role of both regulator and arbitrator, which Parliament has given to the PCA, is a powerful one. Though arbitrations are confidential unless both parties agree otherwise, the general lessons learned from them can be used to get the message across to the wider industry on how the Code should be applied.
As a modern regulator, it is important that the PCA has regular contact with pub companies in order to maintain a dialogue with those regulated under the Code, reflecting the Regulator's Code. The PCA also has regular contact with a Tenant Reference Group and other stakeholders, and attends industry events in order to be as accessible as possible to tied tenants.
The PCA is aware of both the need to separate the roles of regulator and arbitrator and to be as transparent as possible about the way it carries out each of these roles.
In discussions with pub companies or any other person or body, the PCA will never discuss individual cases which are or may be the subject of arbitration.
The PCA is aware that parties to arbitrations are entitled to have full confidence that the arbitrator has no conflict of interest and conducts arbitrations fairly. A further safeguard is provided through the oversight of the PCA's Compliance Officer, who will take all necessary steps to ensure that there is a clear separation of functions and that neither the PCA nor the Deputy PCA does anything that could compromise that confidence or give rise to a reasonable perception of bias. The test for apparent bias the courts apply is 'whether the fair-minded observer, having considered the facts, would conclude that there was a real possibility' of bias. The Compliance Officer will apply this test objectively, but not to the extent that an undue concern for appearances is allowed to interfere unnecessarily with the functioning of the PCA office. Full details of the Compliance Officer's role are set out in the PCA's Conflict of Interest Policy.
As a general rule, the PCA will publish the minutes of meetings with stakeholders on the PCA's website. There may, however, be times when it is important for the PCA or Deputy PCA, in order to act as an effective regulator, to be able to discuss matters that are not subsequently made public. This would be for example to allow full and frank discussions with pub companies on matters of specific commercial sensitivity, and will never relate to individual arbitrations. Further details are set out in the PCA's response to a Freedom of Information Act request on meetings between the PCA and pub-owning businesses.


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Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to convince you to become a bad loser. I'm only realizing that there are many types of person in this world, and that on a certain level I can count myself as an extremely lucky girl. My life has been so great so far. I have success in school and in sports. I always meet warmhearted people wherever I go, even when I'm heading towards the other end of the planet.
Lately, I noticed some campaigns on the prevention for suicide. Have you watched this week's episode of 'House M.D'? If you haven't, don't worry, I won't spill out the HUGE spoiler like one friend did to me (damn you!). But at the end of it, during the credits, they shared an organization for those with suicidal thoughts.
I find it wonderful to witness social responsibility by the mass media.
Furthermore, I have friends who are taking part in raising awareness for suicide prevention. I bought their promotion T-shirt on their website (altitude-sports.com) and I encourage you to do the same. Get your own 'Suicide Action Montréal 6500 km à vélo' T-shirt.
Altitude-Sports.com invites you to support Jerome Blais as he cycles across Canada to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Encourage him by purchasing one of the 100% cotton t-shirts by BLANK, proudly made in Quebec.
In Quebec, suicide is the leading cause of death in men aged 20 to 39, as well as in women aged 25 to 29. Suicide Action Montreal (SAM) is an organization which, thanks to its many volunteers, works hard in the area of suicide prevention. SAM offers support to those with suicidal thoughts and their friends and families.
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SA's high growth companies investing more in AI - Microsoft
By Staff Writer
South African firms with double-digit growth are more than twice as likely to actively be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) compared to lower-growth businesses.
This is according to research by Microsoft, Altimeter Group and the University of St Gallen in Switzerland into how business leaders view the impact of AI on leadership.
Researchers have categorised high-growth companies as those growing in double digits and low-growth companies as those experiencing single-digit growth.
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In South Africa, 41.7% of companies are companies expect to use more AI in the coming year to improve decision making (45.5% globally) – as compared to 20% (30.8% globally) of low-growth companies.
More local high-growth companies are also looking at using AI to optimise processes, 37.5% (40% globally), and to develop new products and services, 45% (33% globally) in the next year than lower growth companies at 31.3% (33.3% globally) and 7.1% (24.7% globally) respectively.
Susan Etlinger, an industry analyst focused on business and ethical implications of AI said "What's striking about the research is the difference between double-digit growth companies and those with lower growth. Double-digit growth companies are further along in their AI deployments, but also see greater urgency in using more AI. They are looking at a one to three-year timeframe – often times really focused on the coming year. Lower growth companies are looking at more of a five-year timeframe. What this says to me is that the more you know, the higher your sense of urgency is."
According to the research successful leaders in business are looking to use AI to augment decision making, drive efficiencies and help drive growth, including job creation.
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В экономике гомотетичными предпочтениями () называются такие предпочтения, которые могут быть представлены гомотетичной функцией полезности. При анализе спроса на потребление различных товаров и услуг и для представления предпочтений потребителя часто используются и однородные, и гомотетичные предпочтения. Гомотетичная функция представляет собой монотонное преобразование однородной функции. Впрочем, ординалистские функции полезности определены с точностью до монотонного преобразования, поэтому на практике разница между данными двумя концепциями (однородной и гомотетичной) незначительна.

В модели, где конкурирующие потребители оптимизируют гомотетичную функцию полезности при заданном бюджетном ограничении, соотношения товаров, на которые предъявляется потребительский спрос, зависят лишь от их относительных цен, но не от дохода или масштаба. Это соответствует линейному «пути расширения» () богатства (то есть, имеющихся средств): наклон кривых безразличия не изменяется вдоль луча, проведённого из начала координат. Более того, косвенная функция полезности может быть записана как линейная функция богатства, то есть гомотетичные представления имеют форму Гормана и могут быть агрегированы среди индивидов.

См. также
 Гомотетия
 Однородная функция
 Отношение предпочтения

Примечания

Типы предпочтений и функций полезности
Теория потребления

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After 12 years I returned to Seattle and loved it even more than the last time. I suppose when I was 12 years younger I didn't appreciate how clean and how beautiful of a city Seattle was and is. It's cold weather is no match for its warm embrace. THe city is filled with character and Seahawks fans. There was plenty to do, plenty to see and especially plenty to eat! If you love the rain, don't mind the cold, you might fall in love with this place. There's pike place, the space needle, live streets and Rachel the pig. Not too far from the city you can visit the well-known University of Washington, I recommend checking out the main quad. There's also plenty of wonderful restaurants and tea spots. If you want to take a hike, no pun intended, there's plenty of green, wild rivers, treehouses and nature trail just east. Want to hit the slopes and experience some cold snow, Mount. Rainier is just south. Seattle, is a culture of good foods, good fish and bold personality. One thing I especially loved about this place is it's willingness to embrace green sustainability. Being conscious of our world, reducing waste, preserving natural resources, this is something we all have to do. It's great to see this city march forward as one of the pioneers in the sustainability movement. There wasn't a dull movement while visiting, I only wish I had more time to explore and visit friends and family, but I assure you this isn't the last time I'll be in the great Northwest!


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Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? Do you like technology? Well, read the inspirational interview below to see how Sankriti Deva is continuing to strive towards her dream of helping others through her love for problem solving, technology, and entrepreneurship and what advice she has for others with similar dreams! Let's learn from and be inspired by her and achieve our dreams through the interview below!
What obstacles have you had to overcome?
"As a young woman in technology and entrepreneurship I've had to overcome a couple of obstacles. First of which was just figuring out how to start and the basics. What is a pitchfest? How do people get funding for their inventions? How do you patent something? Then I also encountered a lot of mental obstacles like getting over the imbedded fear of failure most people have, learning how to balance all aspects of my life, and getting over what I now know to be "imposter syndrome."
In what ways did overcoming these obstacles empower you to achieve your dreams?
"Overcoming these obstacles made me realize that times of difficulty and obstacles are simply opportunities for self-improvement and growth. Getting through these obstacles made me a better problem-solver, entrepreneur, and person. My experiences taught me that I could get through anything and as long as I do what I need to do, I am always taking a step forward to achieving my dreams."
How did you overcome your obstacles?
"I overcame the obstacles of learning the basics through research. I used tools like Google to learn more about the process, and looked at people in my community who had already done the things I wanted to do. I reached out to them, and was amazed at how willing they were to help me. This made me realize that at one point these amazing people were at the same point I am, and someone helped them to reach their goals, which is why they pay it forward. I got over my fear of failure by redefining what failure meant to me. To me, failure isn't not achieving what you set out to do, but is instead not learning from the journey. I now view failure as an opportunity. Finally, I got over "imposter syndrome" by realizing that even if I walk into the room with the most accomplished people in the world, no one else knows my product better than I do, and in reality no adult truly knows what they're doing 100% of the time."
What advice do you have for other people who may be dealing with obstacles?
"No matter what's going on, whether it be personal or family difficulties, or not doing that well in a class at school, don't think that it's the end of the world. This might sound cheesy, but everything in life changes, and that's the beauty of it. Use the obstacles you're facing now to your advantage. Improve yourself, your work ethic, and just do your best."
What mindset do you have towards future obstacles?
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Despite the odds, how are you a girlboss today?
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What does being a girlboss mean to you?
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What is your ultimate dream in life? How are you achieving it?
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Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Piyush Sharma from India. In this short interview he shares his perspective on youth involvement in politics & what drew him to get involved himself. We love to see youth across the globe sharing their perspectives with our magazine! Why did you become interested in politics? There…
"Giving South Asian Girls a Voice"
Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Srinithi Srinivas (@srinithi_ks), the founder of Empowering Your Desi (@empoweringyourdesi). Read the interview below to learn more about Srinithi and her journey through creating Empowering Your Desi. What is Empowering Your Desi? "EYD consists of an Instagram page (@empoweringyourdesi) and a website. Our website- empoweringyourdesi.wixsite.com/mysite – houses…
"Lessons from an 18-year-old Award-Winning Author and Speaker"
Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Yash Tiwari, an 18-year-old award-winning author and speaker. On top of speaking at events from around the world, Yash recently won an international award for being the "Youngest Author to Write A Fiction Novel On Covid-19!" Read the interview below to see what advice he has for…
"Creating the Urban Garden Initiative"
Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Megan Chen, the founder of The Urban Garden Initiative (TUGI). What started as a small dream has grown to be an international nonprofit with over 40 chapters! Read the interview below to learn more about the initiative and her advice for others who are interested in creating…
"How Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Impacted My Life"
Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Erica Carnegie, the 2019 Miss Teen Nation Nationals, a National American Teen & Collegiate Ambassador, and the first National Youth Ambassador for the Aneurysm and the AVM Foundation. In the interview below, Erica opens up about the struggles of having Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a rare deadly genetic…
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