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Q: What libraries are used to make this animation? (Animation on outside source) I'm trying to read up on how i-remember-fr made their circle on the page out of particles.  All of my attempts have not been fruitful, and I really want to learn how they made the effect!
Can anyone help figure out what libraries they're using, or help get an animation close to their effect?
Here's what I've got so far...

I tried to do it with THREE.js, but this is my first time making something with THREE.js, so it was difficult.  But I needed it for optimization - even though my version isn't even close to well optimized...
Can anyone help me get closer to their effect, and get more FPS in there?
Here is my current code:
On CodePen
Javascript Engine
var AMOUNTX = 2000;
var container;
var camera, scene, renderer;
var particles, particle, count = 0;
var mouseX = 0,
    mouseY = 0;
var windowHalfX = window.innerWidth / 2;
var windowHalfY = window.innerHeight / 2;
init();
animate();

function init() {
    container = document.createElement('div');
    container.setAttribute("id", "apparatus");
    document.body.appendChild(container);
    camera = new THREE.PerspectiveCamera(75, window.innerWidth / window.innerHeight, 1, 10000);
    camera.position.z = 350;
    camera.position.x = windowHalfX;
    camera.position.y = windowHalfY;
    scene = new THREE.Scene();
    particles = new Array();
    var PI2 = Math.PI * 2;
    var material = new THREE.SpriteCanvasMaterial({
        color: 0xffffff,
        program: function(context) {
            context.beginPath();
            context.arc(0, 0, 0.08, 0, PI2, true);
            context.fill()
        }
    });
    var i = 0;
    for (var ix = 0; ix < AMOUNTX; ix++) {
            particle = particles[i++] = new THREE.Sprite(material);

        particle.velocity = Math.floor((Math.random() * 3200) + 2500);

    particle.angle = (Math.PI * 2 / 0.2) * Math.floor((Math.random() * (windowHalfX * 2)*4) + 10);

    particle.distance = (Math.random() * 8 + 10) + (Math.random() * 8 + 10)+ (Math.random() * 8 + 10)+ (Math.random() * 8 + 10)+ (Math.random() * 10 + 12);

    particle.increase = Math.PI * 2 / 0.5;
    particle.position.z = particle.distance;
    particle.bx = Math.random() * 20 + 1;
    particle.by = Math.random() * 20 + 1;
          scene.add( particle );

    }
    renderer = new THREE.CanvasRenderer({ alpha: true });
    renderer.setPixelRatio(window.devicePixelRatio);
    renderer.setSize(window.innerWidth, window.innerHeight);
    container.appendChild(renderer.domElement);
    window.addEventListener('resize', onWindowResize, false)
}

function onWindowResize() {
    windowHalfX = window.innerWidth / 2;
    windowHalfY = window.innerHeight / 2;
    camera.aspect = window.innerWidth / window.innerHeight;
    camera.updateProjectionMatrix();
    renderer.setSize(window.innerWidth, window.innerHeight)
}

function animate() {
    requestAnimationFrame(animate);
    render();
}

function render() {
    var i = 0;
    for (var ix = 0; ix < AMOUNTX; ix++) {
            particle = particles[i++];
            particle.position.x = particle.bx + particle.distance * Math.cos(particle.angle / particle.velocity) + windowHalfX;
        particle.position.y = particle.by + particle.distance * Math.sin(particle.angle / particle.velocity) + windowHalfY;
          particle.angle += particle.increase;
    }
    renderer.render(scene, camera);
    count += 0.1;
}

A: Digging around in their code, you can find a list of postprocessing effects they used, which I'm sure account for the fading in and out. Search for amd/postprocessing/EffectComposer.
Here's all of them: EffectComposer, SavePass, MaskPass, RenderPass, ShaderPass, CopyShader, BlendShader, HorizontalTiltShiftShader, RGBShiftShader, VerticalTiltShiftShader.
Sounds like good next reading would be on EffectComposer and its various effects.
You could, for example, use multiple layers of particles, and use MaskPasses to mask out parts of them. It looks like they do at least this.


The panel of experts hearing the Kennedy presentations.
The presentations were a part of the seminar "Investigating the Kennedy Assassination," team-taught by Criminal Justice Professor Tod Burke and Criminal Justice chair Stephen Owen.
The student presentations included an examination of Lee Harvey Oswald's psychological profile; the investigation of the Texas Schoolbook Depository police procedures following the assassination; an examination of Marina Oswald's knowledge prior to the assassination; and an in-depth review of the Warren Commission's interview process.
The students presented to a panel of experts, comprised of Bruce Brown, mayor of Radford City; Thomas Goodale, who worked with Ted Sorenson as an aide and liaison to President Kennedy; Emil Moldovan, a retired investigation lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office and former adjunct instructor in criminal justice at Radford University; Chris Rehak, Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Radford; and Don Goodman, Chief of Police for the City of Radford.
Junior Devon Cahill addresses the panel regarding the timeline of the crime scene investigation of the Texas Schoolbook Depository.
Junior criminal justice major Devon Cahill thought that the project – and the course – taught her the importance of thorough investigative research.
In the analysis of Oswald's psychological profile, it was found that he would have been competent to stand trial had Oswald not been murdered.
Debbie Robinson presents the conclusion to the panel of experts.
Senior political science major Brianna Guest, a member of the group that analyzed Oswald's psychological profile, learned a lot about his mindset.
Another controversy was law enforcement's handling of shutting down the Texas Schoolbook Depository, the location from which Oswald shot President Kennedy. Radford University students pored over officer's reports regarding the building.
Senior Brianna Guest addresses the panel.
Goodman, who also served with the Blacksburg Police Department for 23 years, brought up the difficulties of police strategy at the time.
The third group analyzed Marina Oswald. The group arrived at the conclusion that she wasn't interrogated adequately after careful analysis of her testimonies, police reports and the testimonies of acquaintances.
The final group considered the Warren Commission, which is the unofficial name given to the President's Commission on the investigation of the Assassination of President Kennedy. The students found that the Commission had serious shortcomings.
Grant Scott presents the conclusion of the Texas Schoolbook Depository to the panel.
The students were in the courtroom during class prior to the presentations.
"We were able to do a rehearsal beforehand, so the students were able to get a feel for the professional environment in which they would be presenting," Burke said.
The environment allowed the students to get professional experience presenting to a group of distinguished individuals.
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Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has come under fire from civil society groups as well as ruling party and opposition MPs for refusing to nominate a candidate to head the Supreme Court. Some critics warned the move could allow a 'dominant group of judges' on Georgia's High Council of Justice to strengthen their grip over the judiciary.
The President's administration announced a nomination would be pointless 'due to the absence of consensus', after the ruling Georgian Dream Party refused to participate in the selection process.
Following the unexpected resignation on 3 August of the court's previous chairperson, Nino Gvenetadze, several prominent local NGOs called for the president to name her successor as soon as possible. Constitutional changes taking effect after October's presidential election will mean the Supreme Court's chairperson will in future be selected by the High Council of Justice, instead of parliament voting on a presidential nominee. The new chairperson will hold the office for 10 years.
Gvenetadze's resignation for 'health reasons' sparked speculations she may have been pressured to quit. Gvenetadze herself claimed to be 'victim of violence' on the High Council, and President Margvelashvili pointed to 'harsh conditions' in the court system.
The High Council, an independent body responsible for appointing and dismissing judges, has been accused by some members, as well as several civil society groups, of being ruled by an influential cabal of judges.
On 24 August, Giorgi Abashishvili, head of the President's Administration, said the president would not present a candidate to parliament. He said a candidate could only be approved with a 'broad consensus', which he said 'unfortunately, couldn't be achieved'. He added that the president's decision came after Georgian Dream announced they would not participate in the consultation process.
After holding meetings with a number of civil society groups, on 20 August, the president suggested that they should name their preferred candidate, who he would then submit to parliament.
'A candidate chosen by you will have a high level of public legitimacy along with high political legitimacy provided by my submission and parliament's voting', said Margvelashvili on 20 August.
The groups refused, calling on Margvelashvili to take political responsibility and name one himself.
Margvelashvili responded to criticisms against him in a statement on Friday evening clarifying his decision.
'As you know the constitution will change in several days and neither I nor the new president will be able to name a Supreme Court Chairperson. Secondly, it's been more than a year since I presented three candidates for judge's positions and parliament still hasn't voted on them. Thirdly, Georgian Dream has openly declared that they won't consult with me on this topic, meaning they would not approve of my candidate' said Margvelashvili.
He added that it was unclear to him why his suggestion that he nominate a candidate chosen by legal professionals was rejected.
'I'm very frustrated this consensus couldn't be reached. Moreover, no steps were taken towards this. I'm heartbroken because the judiciary system has always worried me and I've always been trying to act on this', said Margvelashvili.
Sopo Verdzeuli, a lawyer from rights group the Human Rights Education and Monitoring Centre (EMC), criticised the president's proposal, accusing him of creating a deadlock despite knowing that NGOs would not agree to his suggestion. EMC was one of the organisations Margvelashvili consulted with.
'The format he suggested was ambiguous and inconsistent with the logic of the current constitution', Verdzeuli told OC Media.
'I wonder why he decided to push a format he knew we didn't agree with. We couldn't manage to agree on one thing — that he shouldn't be only a technical part of the process who'd submit a candidate proposed by us. It was very important he take political responsibility and choose a candidate himself. I think there still is a time for him to change his decision', said Verdzeuli.
'Even though there is a risk parliament may not vote for a candidate chosen by the president, it is parliament's political responsibility and burden to carry', she added.
Verdzeuli said she now expected the High Council to take over in the selection process and appoint Gvenetadze's successor from 'their affiliates'.
'This is why neither the president nor parliament should have allowed this kind of a deadlock. As we can see, none of the institutions was ready for this', said Verdzeuli.
A report by Transparency International Georgia published in July suggested that there was a dominant group of judges within the High Council of Justice that 'influences [other] judges, which in turn increases opportunities for corruption'. Ana Dolidze and Nazi Janezashvili, both members of the High Council, have been critical of the system, referring particularly to this 'dominant group'.
Janezashvili, who is a non-judge member of the High Council, told OC Media the president should have named a candidate in order to 'ensure that Chinchaladze's clan isn't strengthened further'. Mikheil Chinchaladze was one of 10 judges named in the Transparency International report.
Janezashvili said he fears if the president does not name a candidate, one will be selected by this group and further strengthen their grip on the judiciary.
'It's really important not to strengthen the clan further, or it will be a message to the judiciary that judges are under the influence of Chinchaladze, of the clan, who have the power to launch disciplinary proceedings', said Janezashvili.
She said she was hopeful the president would consult with other members of the High Council regarding a candidate, given that the previous chairperson's resignation 'indicated that there is something wrong in the judiciary'.
'It's pretty much impossible the council will name a candidate not affiliated with the clan. The candidate must be a supreme court judge. There will be around 10 judges there by that time and the new constitution urges us to have at least 28. We don't know what the council will decide: fill the court with their affiliates or nominate the chairperson first. Whichever happens first matters a lot as well', Janezashvili told OC Media.
The president's decision was criticised by a broad political spectrum, including figures from both the ruling and main opposition parties.
Parliamentary Chair Irakli Kobakhidze said Margvelashvili's actions were surprising given that 'submission of Supreme Court Chairperson candidacy is the constitutional responsibility and prerogative of the president. His decision has been denounced by many already, therefore I won't add anything else to it', said Kobakhidze.
Mamuka Mdinaradze, an MP from Georgian Dream, said the move was 'inadequate', and that Margvelashvili 'didn't take responsibility for his constitutional right and [is] trying to blame it on Georgian Dream'.
Concerns over the president's decisions were also expressed by members of the opposition United National Movement and European Georgia parties.


very impressive.I didn't know that "wild" side of Bronx.Thanks Martin.
If it hadn't been identified as the Bronx, I'd have thought it was out West in one of the rapids.
Martin is an astute observor. And cropper.
And hiker. Is this in the Bronx Botanical Gardens? It makes we want to try canoeing the rapids on Golden Ball day.
Lovely — makes me want to go there Right Now!


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El Movimiento de Seglares Claretianos es un movimiento seglar de la Iglesia católica, surgido en Colombia. Algunas fuentes lo conocen también con el nombre de «Laicos Claretianos». La organización tiene un objetivo evangelizador y su inspirador es San Antonio María Claret; se trata de una de las diversas instituciones relacionadas con este último.

Referencias

Bibliografía
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Enlaces externos
 Web del Movimiento de Seglares Claretianos

Movimientos eclesiales
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The Best Man Holiday () é um filme de comédia dramática estadunidense dirigido por Malcolm D. Lee, lançado em 2013.

É a sequência do filme Amigos Indiscretos, lançado em 1999. O filme é estrelado por Morris Chestnut e Taye Diggs.

Sinopse
Em , os velhos amigos envelheceram e se reuniram vários anos depois. Seu modo de vida evoluiu, mas todos conhecem fraquezas, segredos que virão à tona.

Ficha técnica
 Título: O Natal dos Amigos Indiscretos (Brasil)
 Título original: The Best Man Holiday
 Diretor: Malcolm D. Lee
 Roteiro: Malcolm D. Lee
 Música: Stanley Clarke
 Fotografia: Greg Gardiner
 Edição: Paul Millspaugh
 Produção: Sean Daniel e Malcolm D. Lee
 Produtoras: Universal Pictures, Blackmaled Productions e Sean Daniel Company
 Distribuidora: Universal Pictures (Estados Unidos)
 País:
 Gênero: Comédia dramática
 Duração: 123 minutos
 Datas de lançamento:
 : 15 de novembro de 2013

Elenco
 Taye Diggs: Harper Stewart
 Sanaa Lathan: Robin Stewart
 Nia Long: Jordan Armstrong
 Morris Chestnut: Lance Sullivan
 Harold Perrineau Jr.: Julian Murch
 Terrence Howard: Quentin Spivey
 Monica Calhoun: Mia Sullivan
 Riele Downs: Faith Sullivan
 Melissa De Sousa: Shelby
 Regina Hall: Candace "Candy" Murch
 Eddie Cibrian: Brian McDonald

Bilheteria
 Despesas: US$ 17 milhões
 Bilheteria: US$ 71.625.195 milhões

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Filmes da Universal Pictures
Sequências de filmes
Filmes de comédia dramática dos Estados Unidos
Filmes dos Estados Unidos de 2013
Filmes em língua inglesa


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Galen Center, Los Angeles, California Attendance: 3,273
Johnson punctuates USC comeback as Trojans down Oregon State
(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Johnson scored 17 points shooting 7 for 10 and USC's methodical second-half comeback led to a 63-62 win on Sunday night over Oregon State.
Dzmitry Ryuny's 3-pointer early in the second half gave the Beavers their last double-digit lead of the night at 37-27. The Trojans (6-3, 2-0 Pac-12) then started their persistent climb back when down 53-50 with less than three minutes to go, Johnson made a layup and a 3 in a 17-second stretch and USC held on.
Jordan Pope's 3 with three seconds left brought Oregon State (4-5, 1-1) to 63-62. Dexter Akanno fouled the Trojans' Jordan Morgan who missed both foul shots but Oregon State failed to get off a shot.
Johnson's 5-0 outburst marked USC's first lead since Morgan's jumper with 7:19 before intermission put the Trojans up 14-13.
Backup Glenn Taylor Jr's. 3 with 6:24 before halftime broke a 15-all tie and started an 11-0 run for Oregon State over the next minute-and-a-half. The Beavers went to halftime shooting 14 for 25 including making half of all 12 3 attempts. USC was 1 for 6 from beyond the arc before intermission.
Morgan scored 15 points and Drew Peterson 10 for USC. Morgan entered second in the country with 29-blocked shots and smacked three more against Oregon State. The Trojans didn't help themselves offensively going 4 for 16 from 3-point range and 13 for 21 from the foul line.
Akanno scored 17 points for Oregon State, Pope 11 and Taylor 11.
USC has won 11 of its last 14 games against the Beavers. USC leads the all-time series 78-66 (USC vacated two wins due to NCAA penalty).
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UWF recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings
The University of West Florida was ranked in the top 20 public institutions in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings on Sept. 13.
"These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming we have here," said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. "At UWF, we remain steadfast in our efforts. We are pleased to continue earning recognition in many areas by U.S. News and World Report."
U.S. News & World Report awarded UWF five Best Colleges award badges as symbols of excellence. UWF received badges for ranking among the top regional universities in the South in the following categories: Regional University South; Regional Public University South; Social Mobility; Best Colleges for Veterans; and Undergraduate Nursing.
Undergraduate nursing is a new category added this year, in light of growing interest in the field. To be included in the rankings, a nursing school or department needed a program accredited at the bachelor's level by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. It also needed to be a regionally accredited institution that awarded at least 35 BSN degrees, according to 2018-2019 data from the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
The UWF School of Nursing topped state and national averages for 2020 by wide margins, with 95.97% of its graduates passing the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses on their first attempt. UWF surpassed the national average for first-time pass rate by over five percentage points and exceeded the state mark by nearly 10 points.
"We are delighted to be recognized as a top undergraduate nursing program," said Dr. Crystal Bennett, director of UWF's School of Nursing. "We have an outstanding team of faculty and staff who support our nursing students. Our dedicated faculty provide exceptional instruction preparing graduates for a successful nursing career. "
UWF ranked in the top 15 Best Colleges for Veterans, recognizing institutions that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees. UWF is well known in the region for its support for veterans, active-duty service members and their dependents through the Military & Veterans Resource Center.
The MVRC serves as a leading campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students, coordinating with multiple university offices and services to ensure their needs are met. The Center provides assistance with VA education benefits, active duty tuition assistance, out-of-state fee waiver, academic advising coordination, and tutoring.
U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings by comparing institutions across the nation on 17 diverse academic measures. Changes to the rankings methodology this year include the introduction of two outcome measures pertaining to graduate indebtedness and reduced weight in the rankings to SAT/ACT scores, high school class standing and alumni giving rates. Only institutions that grant bachelor's degrees are eligible. This is the 37th year for the rankings.
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Now that the kids are older, the old man and I manage to get out more. Sometimes we go watch a sporting event, which is what he likes to do. (Okay, so he watches whatever event and I sit there with my notebook or laptop and work while we take our time eating.) But sometimes, we go see a movie, I had gotten to the point that I didn't care to go to the theater, because it's more comfortable to wait until whatever it is comes out on disc and watch it at home… Until recently. A few months ago one of the theaters in town remodeled so that all 7 of their screens now have recliners. These, I love. Now I'm happy to get out of the house for a bit and go see a movie.
My first choice recently? King Arthur, Legend of the Sword.
Despite what my children and the old man think, I didn't choose the movie because it stars Charlie Hunnam. Though he was a very nice bonus. The story was good, it was a different twist on the old King Arthur tale that kept me interested the whole time and didn't totally disregard the original. I really enjoyed it, not only for the eye candy but that was good too. The action was good, the twist in the tale was good, it even kept you guessing just a little because you didn't know what they'd changed and how that fit into the story.
Overall? I'm waiting for a sequel!


AR apps not only entertain but also serve deeper communication between brands and their customers.
Immersive technologies are becoming an indelible part of the holiday spirit. As digital immersiveness advanced to the point where you only need a smartphone in hand to take the plunge, it is now easier than ever to add an augmented twist to familiar celebrations. Taking it further from last year's Christmas frenzy, augmented reality keeps finding its way into our shopping and entertainment habits. Now with Easter fast approaching, it's curious to look at how AR is set to reimagine family holidays as we know them.
Just a year after the famous Pokemon Go release, Microsoft pioneered Easter egg hunt in AR with its HoloLens game in 2017. Somewhat awkward graphics and limited spatial coverage made the game look more like an experiment rather than a mainstream product, yet it was another important step in AR's broader acceptance.
HoloLens is a bulky headset, though, and not that easily affordable by families in search of new Easter entertainment. Instead, handheld devices, as simple as smartphones, are taking over the augmented reality domain. Thanks to ready-made toolkits released by Apple and Google, mobile AR now holds a much bigger potential for widespread adoption. This trend keeps showing up in more recent AR inventions in time for this Easter season.
Released last year, Lightweave's Bunny Hunt AR became another take on the beloved Easter game. This time, the developer managed to overcome technological limitations and presented a successful augmented reality app that is now adopted internationally.
This April, the City of Brisbane is hosting an Easter-themed live event for kids using this location-based app. The organizers invite kids to color in their own bunny and then bring it to life with the help of eight scannable AR markers found across the city. Brisbane is for sure showing a good example of merging physical and digital realities into one exciting holiday experience for its citizens.
Another option to keep children entertained on their Easter holidays is augmented reality board games. For the last couple of years, new titles have been sprouting on the market so frequently you won't have trouble finding just the right one.
For example, Star Wars fans can play the iconic Dejarik, a chess game popularized in the movie, via an AR-based iPhone app. Kickstarter has also seen a slew of AR tabletop games successfully funded recently. Among them, Spacial offers a holographic multiplayer AR game enabled through a specially designed tabletop gadget called the Spacial MRX. Sold for $60 each during the crowdfunding campaign last fall, the devices are expected to be delivered in March 2019 – right to the Easter table.
This year's AR advances into the Easter season don't come from nowhere but have a whole history of 'augmented holidays' behind them.
Last Christmas was a good chance to see augmented reality in action. Brands just couldn't miss out on the opportunity to take part in the customer engagement race, and came up with innovative AR uses to win over Christmas shoppers.
Walmart was quick to launch its Christmas Sleigh Ride in between its retail stalls early in December 2018. Sponsored by many consumer goods brands like Pepsi and M&M's, this proved to be a win-win strategy for the retailer to attract Christmas shopping crowds with 3D animations, games and more entertaining options – all made possible by AR.
Retail stores aside, there were also options to augment domestic spaces with holographic Christmas trees and decorations. Apps like Deck Your Halls or Augmented Christmas Tree helped users to avoid all the hassle and put up festive decor without spending a penny on it.
At the same time, Easter treasure hunts have definitely stemmed from similar AR quests released last Christmas season. Although they came in many different shapes, treasure hunt apps shared the same game logic: to use a phone camera to scan surroundings for hidden markers that blended the physical reality with entertaining digital overlays.
When it came to Christmas presents, it stands to reason augmented reality had plenty to offer. From interactive gift guides, such as the one released by Magenta magazine, to "come-to-life" storybooks filled with heart-warming Christmas symbols, augmented reality added a bit of magic and fun to otherwise plain and familiar objects.
There is one particular reason why augmented reality is so much in demand around holiday seasons. For brands competing on the grounds of customer experience, AR offers a powerful marketing tool – the one that beats many others in this respect.
Augmented reality is a blessing in the sky for companies looking to engage their audiences in a completely new way. As an emerging technology, AR still has this capacity to make a wow-effect and differentiate a brand as a forward-thinking one. That is why every announcement of a brand launching into AR resonates so much with the community and earns that brand much media coverage.
Just last year, Oreo partnered with Google to release its own augmented reality treasure hunt. Available for free, this app is unlikely to contribute anything to these multi-million brands but a spike in publicity and recognition. As a form of brand loyalty generation, AR marketing campaigns are likely to become quite popular as they keep proving their effectiveness.
At the same time, AR is bringing marketers' dreams about ultimate personalization to life, literally. Even when designed for multiplayer experiences, an AR app still allows each user to interact with it personally and create unique stories. These stories can often be made public then, as many of such personalized AR experiences include social media sharing – the feature that makes this big AR groundswell even bigger.
These outstanding capabilities to engage and personalize make AR a game changer for brands, especially those in the retail scene. It's little surprising that Shopify, ranked #3 among ecommerce platforms, introduced AR to its out-of-the-box features last November. This way, the company hopes to help brands engage with their buyers at all stages – from brand discovery to offline marketing activations and post-purchase service.
Christmas and Easter have already become major playgrounds for immersive technology that put a new spin on how we see and interact with the world.
While AR apps are mostly reserved for entertainment, they also show a potential to create more meaningful interactions between brands and their customers – both around the holiday time and beyond it. As augmented reality is expected to make a huge leap in its worldwide adoption in 2019, we'll be keeping an eye on how the technology delivers on this promise.


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Alicia Souza on Instagram, Her Husband George, Books and More!
You may not know Alicia Souza directly, but you've definitely seen her work across the country whether you realize it or not.
One of the first employees at Chumbak, and now an independent artist with her own online store, she is quite a force to be reckoned with.
She's a full-time illustrator in India, and what that really means is she:
draws,
she sells,
she takes up design work,
she speaks,
she works from home,
she sends invoices
she deals with client briefs
she travels the world with Adobe and other brands
she social media influences
she leverages the power of Instagram for growing her business and
she pretty much lives the entrepreneurial ethos we've all grown accustomed to.
I just love it.
I started following Alicia years ago on her ever-popular Instagram, but of course, although we more or less "knew" of each other, we never met.
We both took similar projects, similar talks and hung out with similar people, but just never really crossed paths.
Luckily for you and me, Alicia is quirky and funny as her work would have you believe and stopped by my studio *cough* living room *cough* to talk about her journey and share the wisdom I think would benefit a ton of you.
I recently got her on my podcast, the Birdy Num Num podcast (iTunes/Spotify) to talk about design, creativity, illustration, art, comedy, her marriage, her background and more.
The major takeaways from our one hour chat are:
You have to initially take whatever you can get. Logos, restaurant menus, ad work, whatever.
Eventually, after doing that for a while, you'll have to figure out what you want to be known for. It will be painful.
It takes time to find your voice. Alicia keeps her style the way it is because it's true to what she wants to do, but she opens up that she didn't really have a style.
Work just kind of got her there, and then she stuck with it. I love this kind of anti motivational nugget honesty. Real-life is just like that, sometimes things just happen.
In art, just like we're seeing with film production…higher production values or crazier photoshop tricks doesn't mean better. I struggled with this personally for years.
You need to learn your fundamentals and then play around and experiment. But if you don't have that strong foundation, well…you'll be broke and you'll also have no creative output that fulfills you personally.
A graphic designer or illustrator does not draw all day. In fact, just like a film producer goes for meetings and budget and market research and probably is on set for a fraction of that, well, the graphic design industry feels similar. (and comedy, ditto).
How To Grow in Illustration and Graphic Design in India
The entire podcast is an hour, so if you just want to jam in the car or at the gym those audio links are above. But I wanted to also split out some of my favorite moments in which Alicia talks about something I hear daily.
"Sir, Madam, I don't want to do engineering. I want to draw. I want to act. I want to make movies."
"Ok have you tried to draw or act or tell someone what you like to do, or even take an online course for the price of a beer?"
#facePalm
Alicia on Work and Life Balance
I remember taking a few weeks playing WhatsApp ping pong to finalize a day for us to shoot. And in that time I noted the timings she'd be responding to me, so I asked:
Sanjay: So you work from home, that's nice. What's the average day of an artist?
Alicia: I get up at 5AM, walk my dog, get started on my…
Sanjay: Wait huh?
Hustling as an artist is no joke bruv.
No wonder the Alicia Souza planner is what it is.
People like to think that "doing what you love" and "quitting engineering" are some simple, easy thing that takes guts and once you do it, everything falls into place.
*evil laugh*
I just did a talk today at Mt. Carmel for that Under 25 summit thing and in fact, I realized a lot of kids thing that.
In fact, most of us do engineering or medicine because that's simply a blueprint instructional manual to the middle class.
But the grind of a creative entrepreneur is anything but glamorous.
Courtesy AliciaSouza.com
It's rooted in discipline and time management that only the most seasoned managers would ever understand.
In fact, as someone who left engineering for stand up comedy, I can tell you I've never worked harder in my life.
How did you Find Your Style?
I have no clue about art, so thankfully Alicia gave a quick primer.
Sanjay: What's the difference between Illustrator and Graphic Designer?
Alicia: I mean there's a lot, but a fun definition for our purposes is that illustration is drawing, and graphic design is solving a design problem.
If you follow Alicia on Instagram and Social media, you might have realized that one of the beautiful things about these mediums is you can see the progression of a person's work.
Experiment with
different styles and you'll be able to get so many more jobs.
Since she primarily uses it to showcase her art which also know includes peeks into her life, you get to go along for the ride and relate it to your own life.
You feel like you know her before you know her.
You see yourself in the work, you laugh at the jokes, and the wonderful illustrations of her husband and her I think can all give us all some #senti #coupleGoals.
Sanjay: How can someone find their style?
Alicia: You have to sometimes move backward. You can work for an agency and do hoardings and billboards and then use social media to create your own field on Instagram or stick figures like XKCD. It's such an exciting time!
Alicia: Most people don't have their style. In fact it takes time to find a style, and even longer to stick to that style. And then it evolved since then.
Birdy Num Num Podcast
Finding your style, just like finding your voice, or your passion is something you still can't use google maps for.
Alicia Souza in 2020 | Dearest George
What's next for Alicia?
Alicia Souza's latest book about her husband George is set to release in January 2020, about well…life, love and the fun quirky parts about relationships!
Look for it from Penguin India.
It's never been more of an exciting time to be an artist in the world. Social media hasn't changed us many people say, but it's exposed us.
And while that has it's ups and downs, I'm glad to see that there is something as positive what you see with a simple scroll through Alicia's feed.
She's disciplined, she's funny about her trials and tribulations and beyond everything else, she's channeling all life throws at her into a blender and ending up with some lovely creative output.
Thanks for the chat dude!
And to the rest of you, please do follow Alicia and let me know if any of this was helpful. Would mean a lot.
Sanjay Manaktala is the host of the Birdy Num Num podcast, you're guide to creativity from an Engineers blueprint.
July 19, 2019 Sanjay Manaktala Blog, Design, Motivation


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How To Modify Spousal Support in California
The award of spousal support or alimony from one party to another is the court's way of balancing the incomes of the parties consistent with their lifestyle during the marriage. There are many reasons why it might be necessary to change a spousal support order. Sometimes the person paying the support has had a substantial reduction in their income and can no longer pay the amount ordered. Sometimes the person receiving the support no longer needs it. Sometimes the person receiving spousal support has remarried. The issue of modifying or terminating spousal support is complex but we will try to discuss some of the key points that are evaluated by the courts in this process.
The Ability to Modify Spousal Support California Orders
California Family Code Section 3603, 3651(c) and 4333 provide that temporary as well as permanent Spousal Support awards and agreements can be modified during the period support is schedule to be paid except if the parties have signed a written stipulation and agreed otherwise.
Unlike child support jurisdiction, the court's jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support California orders can be terminated by court order. If the parties want the court to be able to continue to have ongoing jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support, the Judgment should include that jurisdiction of this issue is being "reserved to the court." This does not apply to long marriages, typically marriages 10 years or longer. In long-term marriages, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement or order, it is implied that the court shall retain jurisdiction "indefinitely" over the issue of spousal support and be able to modify a spousal support order (increase, decrease or terminate) at any time in the future. This includes the court's ability to terminate support, in the court's discretion, upon showing changed circumstances of the parties.
Spousal Support Orders That Are Not Modifiable
Orders by Agreement to Be Nonmodifiable: California Family Code Section 3651(d) allows parties to voluntarily make a spousal support order non-modifiable by executing a written agreement which specifically provides that the spousal support being agreed to cannot be terminated or modified. This type of agreement can also be orally agreed to in open court.
Orders of Specified and Fixed Duration: Often parties will agree to spousal support over a period of fixed duration. Once the spousal support period expires based upon a definitive termination date or terminating event, the court no longer has jurisdiction to extend support unless the previous order specifically gave the court further jurisdiction. A specified termination date in a spousal support order, however, does not terminate the court's ability to extend support past the termination date if the previous order did not otherwise explicitly prevent the order from being modified.
Modifiability of Spousal Support Agreements
California Family Code Section 3590-3593 governs the court's authority to modify spousal support agreements. There are some key points to understand should you want to modify a spousal support order.
1) Spousal support can be modified but such modification would not apply to amounts that accrued or became due prior to the date of filing the motion to terminate or modify.
2) If the parties previously agreed either by written agreement or oral testimony in court, that the spousal support order may not be modified or revoked, the court cannot modify the order.
3) A California court has no ability to modify an out-of-state sister state spousal support order as long as the other state has exclusive jurisdiction over the order under it's state's laws. Conversely, no other state may modify a California spousal support order as long as California has continued jurisdiction over the current order.
Basis For Support Modification – Material Change In Circumstances
If the court has jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support, an existing spousal support order can only be modified by the court if the party seeking the modification can show a material change of circumstances since the last order. However, while proving a change of circumstances is required to modify a spousal support order, the court is not required to terminate or modify an existing spousal support order merely because one party has proven some change. There must be a substantial, material change.
If a reduction in the obligor's income is the basis for the spousal support modification request, the court has discretion to determine whether or not the reduction in income was under the obligor's control. A party cannot deliberately reduce their income and then seek a reduction of spousal support. If a court believes that the obligator could have prevented the income reduction, the court may, in it's discretion, deny the modification request.
Factors Considered When Determining Change In Circumstances For Spousal Support Modification
When a court is requested to consider the modification of an existing spousal support order, there are several factors outlined in California Family Code Section 4320 they must take into consideration. Those factors are:
1. Both parties ability to maintain the marital standard of living in light of their individual earning capacities.
2. The extent to which the supported spouse contributed to the other spouse's earning ability through costs of education, training, career position or license during the marriage.
3. The supporting spouse's ability to pay spousal support taking into account their earning capacity, assets, standard of living and earned and unearned income. This means that a spousal support order must be based upon the supporting spouse's ability to pay, based on their present circumstances (not past or future) at the time of the support hearing, and current income, cash flow and earning ability.
4. The needs of each party based on their standard of living during marriage. The word "needs" means more than "bare necessities of life" but more specifically references the parties station in life during marriage and before separation.
5. The parties assets and debt. A spouse's separate estate, including assets allocated to them during the divorce proceedings, and potential income these assets may generate, would be considered by a court to reduce or terminate a previously awarded spousal support order.
6. Duration of marriage. The length of the marriage of the parties directly affects the "need" for support and the amount and duration of spousal support. If a spouse has been out of the job market on account of the marriage, this fact would give the court more reason to grant spousal support. If the parties were married a relatively short period of time, the court will consider the totality of the circumstances which may justify a lower amount of spousal support and/or a shorter support term.
7. Employability of custodial spouse vs. impact on children. The court will compare the ability of the supported spouse to seek and engage in gainful employment to the impact such employment might have interfering with the interests of children in that parent's custody. This means that the needs of young children may theoretically justify indefinite spousal support to a custodial parent even if the parties were married a relatively short time.
8. Age and health of the parties. After considering all of the § 4320 factors as they pertain to an award of spousal support, a party's age and health may justify the continuation or termination of an existing spousal support order. Age and health considerations are also strongly relevant to the duration of a spousal support order.
9. History of domestic violence. Documented evidence of previous domestic violence between the parties is also considered by the court when awarding spousal support.
10. Tax consequences. Spousal support is a tax deduction for the payor and considered taxable income to the payee. The court will consider factors such as who pays the taxes, who gets the deduction, and what effect this will have on the overall net income of each party.
11. Relative hardships. The court will consider the balance of hardships to each party. This would appear to underscore the court's obligation in considering all the § 4320 circumstances when determining the duration and appropriate amount of spousal support.
12. Goal to be self-supporting. It is the court's intent that the supported party be self-supporting within a reasonable period of time. "Reasonable period of time" is typically considered to be one-half of the length of the marriage, except in marriage of long duration (10 years of more).
13. Spousal abuse conviction (mandatory factor for support reduction/termination). California Family Code provides that the criminal conviction of an abusive spouse is a mandatory consideration to reduce or terminate spousal support.
14. Other "just and equitable" factors." The court can consider any other factors they believe just and equitable when awarding, modifying or terminating spousal support.
Burden Of Proof In Motion For An Increase In Spousal Support
In order for the court to consider an increase in spousal support, the moving party must prove to the court that either (1) when the prior order was made, it was not enough to meet his or her reasonable needs at that time under the factors outlined in California Family Code Section 4320 or (2) the reasonable cost of meeting those needs has increased. Once this has been established, the party seeking an increase in spousal support must then prove that the obligor has the ability to pay increased support.
Burden Of Proof For Lowering Spousal Support
When lowering or terminating an existing spousal support order, the court must consider and weigh the appropriate spousal support factors outlined in Family Code Section 4320. Although the passage of time since the start of the spousal support order is considered by the court when a party is seeking to lower or terminate an existing order, the mere passage of time is not, by itself, a sufficient basis for modifying an existing spousal support order. The party seeking to reduce of terminate an existing support order must show a change in circumstances such as a job change, income change, change in health, age, etc. California courts, however, have made passage of time the basis for support modification or termination when it is consistent with the statutory goal that a supported spouse become self-supporting within a "reasonable period of time." Other than in long-term marriages, this is generally one-half the length of the marriage.
Separate Estate of Supported Party Considered
California Family Code Section 4322 provides that if a supported party has no minor children and has acquired a separate estate that includes employment income sufficient for their proper support, a court must grant a motion to terminate spousal support. When determining proper support, the court can consider all income produced from the separate estate as well as the reasonable income expected to be produced.
If a supported spouse has dissipated their separate estate that would have otherwise been sufficient to allow them to be self-supported, the court can still terminate spousal support. A supported spouse will not be rewarded for their mishandling and mismanagement of their separate estate in this situation.
Supported Spouse's Domestic Violence Conviction May Affect Spousal Support Order
Although it has no bearing on the financial circumstances of the parties, a criminal conviction of a spouse is considered by the court when making a reduction or terminating spousal support. There is a rebuttable presumption in Family Code Section 4325 wherein a spousal support award should not be made to an abusive spouse.
Automatic Alimony Termination Upon Remarriage
Unless the parties have agreed in writing to the contrary, when a supported spouse remarries, a spousal support order automatically terminates.
Cohabitation With Person Of The Opposite Sex: Unless the parties have agreed in writing to the contrary, if a supported party cohabitates with a person of the opposite sex, there is a rebuttable presumption that decreases the burden of proof regarding the need for spousal support. There must be a showing of a homemaker-companion, romantic relationship between the supported spouse and the person they are living with, not just a simple roommate or boarding arrangement. Income derived from the renting of a room, however, may be considered in reducing support.
Supporting Spouse's Retirement May Trigger Reduction or Termination of Support
If the supporting party retires or stops working, this change of circumstances may be a sufficient to decrease or terminate support obligation. A person who has reached 65, the normal retirement age, cannot be mandated to continue working just to pay spousal support at the current level. In addition, when a person retires at a normal retirement age, they cannot be required to invade the principal of their investments to continue paying spousal support. Only the income generated from their investments may be considered. If, however, a supporting spouse elects to retire early but still has ability and the opportunity to work, a court may decline a request to reduce or terminate spousal support.
Temporary Reduction In Supporting Spouse's Income
Sometimes a change in circumstances in only temporary. For example, if a support payor loses his job and temporarily experiences a drop in income until they get a new job. the court may order that support payments be temporarily decreased.
Bankruptcy Discharges: If a supporting spouse is required to satisfy community debt that was discharge in bankruptcy by a party receiving spousal support, the court may consider this as a change in the parties economic positions which would call for a reduction or termination of spousal support. However, if the supported spouse or both parties obtain a bankruptcy discharge of debt, it may be proper to actually increase, and/or extend the duration of spousal support.
How to Modify Spousal Support California Orders
When a party wants to modify a spousal support order, they must file a Request for Order in the court case where the original order or judgment was rendered. Both parties must provide current financial information for the court's consideration. The party seeking the modification must personally serve the Request for Order on the other party consistent with California Code of Civil Procedures Section 1005(b), which is usually at least 16 court days prior to the scheduled hearing. If a case is still "open" meaning a final Judgment has not yet been entered, the party can be served by mail, but additional time for "mailing" must be allowed for. At the hearing, both parties must be prepared to present their case. It is best that the papers submitted for filing contain comprehensive declarations supporting their position and factual basis because the allowance of testimonial evidence at the actual hearing for modification of a spousal support order generally lies solely within the court's discretion.
A People's Choice has provided legal document preparation services in California for 35 years. Our experienced staff can help you prepare all the necessary documents to bring your request for a spousal support order modification before the court. If you have other questions or would like to contact our office regarding your particular situation, don't hesitate to call our office at 800-747-2780.
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Cenza October 31, 2018 at 2:44 pm
I have been divorced for 11 years. My ex and I were married 25 years. I stayed at home to raise our two boys. I receive spousal support. I helped put my ex through law school and we concentrated on his career. It was difficult to get back into the workforce after 17 years of being a stay at home mother. I have not remarried and still receive support. Can I go back to court and modify the support amount to include the cost of living?
Sandy McCarthy November 2, 2018 at 7:48 pm
You might be able to if you order is modifiable. Talk to an attorney for legal advice and when you are ready to proceed with the paperwork give us a call.
Liz May 1, 2018 at 6:06 pm
My ex remarried and says his new wife lost her 1,000 a month paying job which is temporary . Je says he is supporting her and her two kids which are over18 and one doesnt even live with them. He also lived with his new wife years before marrying. His income has also gone up considerably each year. Is this a basis for a alimony modification?
Sandy McCarthy May 1, 2018 at 8:51 pm
I could not say. You may want to get the opinion of a lawyer.
Chris Reid October 3, 2017 at 9:10 am
It is important to understand the specifics of every situation. These are great tips and tools to handle spousal support and modify it if necessary.
Yamilis July 6, 2017 at 4:49 am
Hi Sandy My ex will like to terminate or modify my allimony, how can you help me?
Sandy McCarthy July 7, 2017 at 4:50 am
Please call the office to discuss your situation. 800-747-2780.


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import com.netflix.raigad.indexmanagement.indexfilters.YearlyIndexNameFilter;
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Special constables begin horseback patrols
April 19, 2012 April 21, 2012 Horsetalk.co.nz 1106 Views 0 Comments Police horses
Special constables are using their own horses to patrolling rural areas of Norfolk, England.
Special constables on horseback are now patrolling rural areas of Norfolk, England, in a bid to bring crime down.
After months of working together with World Horse Welfare, three specials and a police community support officer from Norfolk Constabulary began their first horseback patrols last weekend.
Two World Horse Welfare staff members assessed the officers in February at its Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton, Norfolk.
World Horse Welfare field officer Jacko Jackson and Hall Farm assistant centre manager Justina Smith carried out the assessments, which involved the officers undertaking a competency test to ensure their suitability to perform the role, and their own horses were also assessed.
Jackson said: "We were really pleased with how the assessments went and the final outcome. They all achieved the required level of competence and we hope that the officers will now go on to be a real asset to the Constabulary.
"Re-introducing officers on horseback is a positive move as it allows them to be seen in areas of the countryside where they traditionally may have not been seen.
"The horses can also be a magnet for people wanting to come and speak with you which could potentially lead to the disclosure of important information about crime in the area."
The aim of the new mounted officers is to help tackle rural crime in the county and will be used as part of Norfolk Constabulary's successful Operation Randall.
Temporary Chief Superintendent Nick Dean, who leads the operation, said: "The scheme will make a real difference as the mounted specials will offer a visible yet reassuring presence in the local communities where they will be patrolling.
"There is also no additional cost to the Constabulary as the specials would be using their own horses."
The patrols began on Sunday, with three officers on horseback covering the South Norfolk area and one officer covering the North Norfolk area.
It is hoped, if successful, the initiative will be extended to other areas of the county.
The Norfolk scheme follows the success of specials on horseback in Hertfordshire which began in October 2009.
World Horse Welfare field officer Nick White, who was a former mounted police officer and instructor from the Metropolitan Police, carried out the competency assessments of the four rural specials more than two years ago.
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