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The shrinking global workforce: Responding with technology
Automation and data intelligence will become increasingly critical building blocks of a successful business.
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By liz carter 3 minute Read
As the global workforce shrinks, businesses face several new challenges. I manage a large team and it seems like every time I get staffed up to the ideal level, something happens that puts us back on the search for hard-to-find talent. Things may get worse before they get better. According to EMSI's The Demographic Drought report, in the U.S. we can anticipate a declining labor force participation rate through the rest of the century. Ouch.
AUTOMATION AND IOT
Boomers are retiring. Birth rates are dropping. Economic inequality is growing. All these factors are contributing to a talent gap that diminishes productivity. So, it's no surprise that we're seeing customers across all industries implement new technologies like automation tools and AI capabilities designed to increase productivity. Automation is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic permanently removed an estimated three to five million people from the U.S. workforce. That has accelerated the use of automation in many businesses that had been slow to embrace it.
At the same time, new IoT technologies have introduced an entirely new dimension to automation. IoT devices and sensors can now leverage machine learning technologies that help automate predictive and proactive maintenance. Today's IoT-enabled equipment can identify anomalies, diagnose issues, send automated alerts, and even identify the parts necessary to fix the problem—all with virtually no human assistance.
Even consumer items are getting in on the action. For years, your printer has been telling you how to service and repair it, but now ink is delivered to your doorstep before you know you need it. It's part of the service plan you paid for when you bought the printer.
These tools and technologies help boost operational efficiency in several ways: They minimize unnecessary service calls or visits, reduce costs by performing part repair and replacement only when necessary, and ensure business continuity by detecting issues before they impact the organization or its customers. Extending automation capabilities now may provide a competitive advantage and give your business a good head start—before it becomes a business imperative down the road.
Over the last decade, technology has dramatically changed the role of the marketer. The widespread adoption of data analytics ushered in a much more scientific, data-driven approach to marketing campaigns and activities. But the trend hasn't been limited to marketing. Other departments across virtually all industries have had the same experience. Today, data analytics is becoming even more valuable as companies are forced to do more with fewer workers.
To survive, companies must become experts at both capturing and fully leveraging the data that's available to them. That requires a four-step process.
First, companies must address information siloes. Only when intelligence is centralized and viewed holistically does it offer clear visibility. Replace outdated, inconsistent data capture and disparate systems with a central, standardized system to collect data, analyze it, and transform it into actionable intelligence.
Second, ensure all data—customer contact information, prospect databases, asset data, etc.—is as clean as possible. Consistent, reliable data is essential to any organization's success, so you must be extremely diligent about how the data is collected, stored, altered, and updated. It sounds easier than it is—data is surprisingly easy to corrupt, and once corrupted, the lifeblood of your organization is tainted.
Third, make sure you're collecting all the data you need. If you're managing assets, for example, it's important to know when the asset was purchased, what kind of warranty it has, and other basics. But to provide real value, you need a rich, comprehensive dataset that also provides details like where that asset is currently located, how it's being used, its present state of health, and so on.
Fourth, focus on maximizing the use of the intelligence you've gathered and analyzed. Many marketing departments struggle with this. It's more than tracking visitors to your website. It's about devising a method of sharing detailed information with sales development teams in a timely way that maximizes their ability to understand the very specific interests of the organization they're targeting—before initiating any direct communication.
Automation and well-managed, highly leveraged data analytics can help businesses deal with current and future labor shortages. But technology alone won't solve the problem. Companies will also need to rethink the way they hire, train, and retain their employees. The right approach to the workforce will make additional strides in alleviating the problem. But I'll save that topic for next time.
Liz Carter is the SVP of Marketing at ServiceMax with experience in high tech, cloud, SaaS, and communications.
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Born near Victoria, British Columbia in 1969 as a member of Tsartlip nation, Chris Paul was immersed in Coast Salish art as a child. Before the age of thirty, Chris had completed one year of intensive training at 'Ksan, the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Art, and had completed a two-year apprenticeship under celebrated Tsimshian artist, Roy Henry Vickers.
In 2007, Chris completed a major commission for the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa. This project resulted in the creation of three large scale etched glass panels for the lobby of the hotel, as well as smaller panels placed in each of the hotel's 55 rooms.
Chris has also gained exposure through the hit television series Grey's Anatomy, in which a number of his prints have been featured. Chris' pieces often reflect flora, fauna and mythologies associated with his culture and his home on Vancouver Island.
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Chris Paul (Salish)
Edition 8/100This print is only available framed.Eagle is one of the most important beings in the...
Edition 8/100This print is only available framed.Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intelligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usually noble characters. Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may gather for co-operative whale hunting expeditions, since, unlike the giant Thunderbird, Eagle is not s...

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Q: Windows 8: Drive partition is missing wanted to run 2 operating systems on the same laptop so downloaded manjaro ( I have windows 8). When i opened 'Gparted' (after booting manjaro) in order to partition my disk i got the message "partition(s) 3 on /dev/sda have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. You should reboot now before making further changes". I clicked "ignore" and tried to make partitions but I couldn't because I have already 4 partitions. I restarted the computer and tried to boot my windows 8 but I got an error (the error starts with a sad face :( it disappeared very fast). I have tried to system recovery and resetting the PC and I the the message "Unable to reset your PC. A required drive partition is missing." I don't know what to do now.
The question is: how do I fix this problem and log in to windows or at the very least restored my computer?
Thanks in advance. If anything is unclear I can add more details.

I run "parted -l" & "lsblk" on terminal and i got this (after booting Manjaro, but manjaro is not installed yet.):
[manjaro@manjaro ~]$ parted -l
Model: ATA Hitachi HTS54756 (scsi)
Disk /dev/sda: 640GB
Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/4096B
Partition Table: msdos
Disk Flags:

Number  Start   End     Size    Type     File system  Flags
 1      32.3kB  1049kB  1016kB  primary
 2      1049kB  147MB   146MB   primary  ntfs         boot
 3      147MB   210MB   62.9MB  primary
 4      210MB   607GB   607GB   primary  ntfs

[manjaro@manjaro ~]$ lsblk
NAME   MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
sda      8:0    0 596.2G  0 disk
├─sda1   8:1    0 992.5K  0 part
├─sda2   8:2    0   139M  0 part
├─sda3   8:3    0   8.2G  0 part /bootmnt
└─sda4   8:4    0 565.3G  0 part
sr0     11:0    1  1024M  0 rom
loop0    7:0    0   112K  1 loop
loop1    7:1    0 174.5M  1 loop
loop2    7:2    0 863.8M  1 loop
loop3    7:3    0   284M  1 loop
[manjaro@manjaro ~]$

Here is a picture of Gparted:
http://postimg.org/image/m44uwut0f/
I'm a newbie at this, any suggestions on what to do next.

A: By looking at the screenshot - correct me if I'm mistaken:
/dev/sda is marked as a SYSTEM, but does not have a "boot" flag set.
/dev/sda2/ has a boot flag set but doesn't seem to be manjaro booter.
In other words, you tried to utilise a hard drive while breaking up the partitioning. It
seems Windows tries to boots from /dev/sda but it cannot find its way, because it was installed on /dev/sda4.
You are in a perfect opportunity to:
a) learn a lot of OS and system internals stuf
b) reinstall the system. Files should be accessible on "Recovery" mount easily enough.
Out of curiosity, can you try to launch /dev/sda4 from Vbox? We could try to emulate the OS in a virtual environment.
VBoxManage internalcommands createrawvmdk -filename devsda4.vmdk -rawdisk /dev/sda4

This way you could be able to launch your previously "physical" OS in a virtualbox - create a new VM and attach the created VMDK file as a hard drive.

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Here Are the World's Richest Automakers, Tesla Isn't in the Top 10
30 Sep 2022, 19:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / New research shows us which car brands make the most money. This isn't about whose stock is the greatest, but it shows us who rakes in all the cash
Carmakers Are Misleading Investors About Global Emissions, New Report Says
30 Sep 2022, 15:13 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A European non-governmental organization (NGO) published a report that contains worrying information for investors. Here's what it uncovered
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17 Jun 2022, 17:17 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The event was at its first edition and included displays, talks, live music, and exhibitions that paired tailoring houses from the Row to car manufacturers
Workers And Automakers Will Lose If UK Leaves EU, Analysts Warn
22 Jun 2016, 16:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to industry analysts, if Great Britain votes to leave the EU, automakers in the country could lose millions. Jobs are also at risk
Takata Has Begun Selling Shares It Owns In Automakers To Raise Money
15 Jun 2016, 08:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Japanese automotive supplier Takata begun a cash raising campaign, and one of the steps involves selling stocks it owns in several automakers.
Introducing Mercedes Benz W25 Inspired Concept Car
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Michigan Delegation to Decide Joining the Fuel Fight or Not
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14 Apr 2009, 12:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ad fight was taken to the streets. And not just any streets, but those of California. Santa Monica, to be more precise. Just one of those places where luxury cars come to meet each other in the fina...
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Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker named vice captains for Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup will be played September 28-30 at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France. The Americans have not won in Europe since 1993.
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Feb 21, 2018, 11:22 AM IST
Los Angeles: Team captain Jim Furyk named Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker as vice captains for the American Ryder Cup team. Furyk made the announcement at PGA of America headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The Ryder Cup will be played September 28-30 at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France. The Americans have not won in Europe since 1993. Furyk had previously named 2012 and 2016 captain Davis Love to be a vice captain.
Furyk, Woods and Love served as assistants on Stricker's winning American Presidents Cup team last year. Woods was an assistant for the US Ryder Cup victory at Hazeltine in 2016.
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The SEC has been dominating the AP poll in recent years and has had eight ranked teams six times in the regular season and three times in the preseason.
Teams dropping out of the rankings were Arizona State and Stanford, part of a lackluster 7-5 start to the season for the Pac-12. Wisconsin also dropped out of the rankings after losing to Alabama.
On the bright side of the Pac-12's opening weekend, Utah moved into the rankings at No. 24 with its victory against Michigan in coach Jim Harbaugh's debut with the Wolverines.
– No. 8 Oregon at No. 5 Michigan State. For the second straight season, Ducks-Spartans is a Top-10 matchup that could give the winner a major boost to its playoff resume.
– No. 14 LSU at No. 25 Mississippi State. The Tigers get no tuneup after their opener against McNeese State was cancelled because of lightning.
– No. 19 Oklahoma at No. 23 Tennessee. Another chance for the SEC to make a statement or be just a little bit humbled.
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Published: June 16, 2011 at 03:11 p.m.
We've been kicking around the new rules regarding kickoffs on NFL.com a lot recently. While much of the discussion has been about the value -- or devalue -- of premium returners, there's one facet of the discussion I'm sure of: The Colts will be fine.
Or, put another way, the Colts are gonna thrive.
Here's the deal: Kickers and kickoff specialists are booming the ball like never before, with touchbacks going up more than 200 percent since the NFL moved the kickoff back to the 30-yard line. Now that the little rubber kicking tee will sit at the 35, touchbacks are sure to increase, meaning teams that will thrive are those that can drive. Indy killed that stat last season.
The NFL measures long drives by those that involve 10 plays or more, and Indy led the league in that area in 2010. Offenses that can handle their business with the worse field position include the Patriots, Eagles, Falcons, and, of course, the Colts.
Not only did Peyton Manning and the offense build tons of quality drives, they also led the league in touchdowns scored on long drives, getting into the end zone a whopping 52.5 percent of the time that they went 10 plays or more on a possession.
Worse field position? Meh, who cares.
Indy's defense is of the bend-but-don't-break variety, a Cover-2 "bubble" defense that keeps everything in front of it. Defensive coordinator Larry Coyer's unit makes opposing offenses methodically work their way down the field, consistently having to convert third-and-short situations. What the Colts don't do is take unnecessary risks, giving up lots of big plays. In fact, in both 2007 and 2009, Indy gave up the fewest plays of 20-plus yards in the league.
So, if teams have worse field position, they'll have to convert more third downs and sustain longer drives to score. Clubs like the Colts that don't allow quick strikes thrive in these conditions. Not to mention, with Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney on the defensive line, Indy doesn't have to take risks to get pressure. Basically, Indy will eventually stop you on a third down, without having to blitz everyone and leave its back end exposed.
Speaking of, some fans felt the Colts' struggles in 2010 -- including an early playoff exit -- exposed them as a team on the decline.
Hate to break it to the masses, but the new touchback rules only make Indianapolis a much stronger club in 2011.


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package com.carrotgarden.nexus.aws.s3.publish.config;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import javax.inject.Inject;
import javax.inject.Named;
import javax.inject.Singleton;

import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;
import org.sonatype.nexus.plugins.capabilities.CapabilityReference;
import org.sonatype.nexus.plugins.capabilities.CapabilityRegistry;
import org.sonatype.nexus.proxy.events.RepositoryGroupMembersChangedEvent;
import org.sonatype.nexus.proxy.registry.RepositoryRegistry;
import org.sonatype.sisu.goodies.eventbus.EventBus;

import com.carrotgarden.nexus.aws.s3.publish.util.CapaHelp;
import com.carrotgarden.nexus.aws.s3.publish.util.RepoHelp;
import com.google.common.eventbus.Subscribe;

/**
 * provides exploded capability list per repository, resolved from repository
 * group membership
 */
@Named
@Singleton
public class ConfigResolver {

	protected final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(getClass());

	private final ConfigEntryStore entryStore = new ConfigEntryStore();

	private final RepositoryRegistry registry;
	private final EventBus eventBus;
	private final CapabilityRegistry capaRegistry;

	@Inject
	public ConfigResolver( //
			final CapabilityRegistry capaRegistry, //
			final RepositoryRegistry registry, //
			final EventBus eventBus //
	) {

		this.capaRegistry = capaRegistry;
		this.registry = registry;
		this.eventBus = eventBus;

		this.eventBus.register(this);

	}

	/**
	 * involve entry into repository
	 */
	@Subscribe
	public synchronized void handle(final ConfigEntry configEntry) {

		log.info("\n\t ### involve {} {}", //
				configEntry.configId(), configEntry.configState());

		switch (configEntry.configState()) {
		case ADDED:
			entryAdd(configEntry);
			break;
		case REMOVED:
			entryRemove(configEntry);
			break;
		default:
			return;
		}

	}

	/**
	 * change entry involvement with repository
	 */
	@Subscribe
	public synchronized void handle(
			final RepositoryGroupMembersChangedEvent event) {

		final String groupId = event.getGroupRepository().getId();

		log.info("\n\t ### change groupId : {}", groupId);

		final List<String> repoAdded = event.getAddedRepositoryIds();
		final List<String> repoRemoved = event.getRemovedRepositoryIds();

		final List<ConfigEntry> entryList = entryListForGroup(groupId);

		for (final ConfigEntry entry : entryList) {

			final String configId = entry.configId();

			for (final String repoId : repoAdded) {
				entryMap(repoId).put(configId, entry);
			}

			for (final String repoId : repoRemoved) {
				entryMap(repoId).remove(configId);
			}

		}

	}

	private List<ConfigEntry> entryListForGroup(final String groupId) {

		final List<ConfigEntry> entryList = new ArrayList<ConfigEntry>();

		final List<CapabilityReference> referenceList = CapaHelp.referenceList(
				capaRegistry, ConfigDescriptor.TYPE);

		for (final CapabilityReference reference : referenceList) {

			final ConfigEntry entry = reference
					.capabilityAs(ConfigCapability.class);

			if (entry.comboId().equals(groupId)) {
				entryList.add(entry);
			}

		}

		return entryList;

	}

	private void entryAdd(final ConfigEntry configEntry) {

		/** individual or group or virtual id */
		final String comboId = configEntry.comboId();

		final List<String> repoList = RepoHelp.repoList(registry, comboId);

		for (final String repoId : repoList) {

			final ConfigEntryMap entryMap = entryMap(repoId);

			entryMap.put(configEntry.configId(), configEntry);

		}

	}

	private void entryRemove(final ConfigEntry configEntry) {

		for (final ConfigEntryMap entryMap : entryStore.values()) {

			entryMap.remove(configEntry.configId());

		}

	}

	private ConfigEntryMap entryMap(final String repoId) {

		ConfigEntryMap map = entryStore.get(repoId);

		if (map == null) {
			map = new ConfigEntryMap();
			entryStore.putIfAbsent(repoId, map);
			map = entryStore.get(repoId);
		}

		return map;

	}

	/**
	 * find repository servicing entries
	 *
	 * @param repoId
	 *            individual repository (not group, not virtual)
	 */
	public ConfigEntryList entryList(final String repoId) {

		final ConfigEntryMap map = entryMap(repoId);

		final ConfigEntryList list = new ConfigEntryList();

		list.addAll(map.values());

		return list;

	}

}

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Top 10 Ways to Tell If You are a Mysophobe (Germaphobe)
Germaphobia. Mysophobia. Whatever the moniker, it is a fear that contains many divided views. It may seem a sign of paranoia or annoyance, maybe an eccentricity. But to some, it is a symbol of alertness, difference, and (above all) good rules of hygiene. This begs the question: how can you tell if you're a mysophobe?
1 You have an obsession with hand sanitizers, wipes, whatever is available and says "kills 99.9% of germs."
The scenario: you're leaving the house and, right as you get in your car and start the engine, you realize you've forgotten that little packet of sanitizing wipes or the bottle of hand sanitizer! It is your only chance of salvation away from home, and you thus treat such items like gold.
Good list. I'd like for it to be featured. Also glad I'm not a Germaphobe because of some of these reasons lol.
2 Going to the hospital is like going into the heart of a zombie apocalypse.
You're right about this. But overall, it's prudent to be cautious because it is indeed a jungle out there (with props to Randy Newman), with new pathogens being imported through illegal immigration as well as common carrier air travel. Most people are totally clueless when it comes to practical protections against infection. Because of this, if God forbid we should be facing some lethal potential pandemic, we're toast.
It's the place you go to to get tested and checked for hosting any germs/pathogens, and yet also where you could catch many of those germs in the first place. You might try as best as you can to schedule every appointment as early as possible, so as to avoid contracting germs from a larger crowd.
3 You don't wear shoes in the house.
Once inside, they go straight to that shoe shelf in the garage (or somewhere similar) -- you can't stand the idea of tracking dirt or who knows what else inside your house, which is meant to be an area of calmness and unwinding from the day. You then mutter to yourself that at least you didn't have to spend the next hour or so mopping the floor.
4 Anytime someone sneezes or coughs, you nearly jump out of your skin.
You wince, unable to keep yourself from thinking: why in the world couldn't they have at least covered their nose?! Due to a heightened alertness, you might also be that one person who can distinguish the cough of a sick person from that of someone who's just choking -- and yet regard the worse more often, just to be safe.
5 Public bathrooms are one of the worst areas to be in.
It's like going into a zone that's been quarantined for radiation. You are completely unnerved by the smell as you start to comprehend how many people have been in there. As you spend the first couple of minutes lining the toilet seat with tissue, you wish that you'd invested in a gas mask just for these kinds of trips.
Guess I'm a germaphobe then.
6 You feel rejuvenated when you meet someone who is also a mysophobe.
Finally, the one person who you are absolutely free to complain to about how ridiculous it is that the supermarket did not have any antibacterial hand soaps, along with the long list of unusual things that you have noticed being mysophobic. Not to mention, you don't quite feel like the odd one out as much anymore.
7 You cringe every time you have to go somewhere during colder months.
Two words: flu season. Whatever you can do to delay that appointment until springtime -- to avoid the echoes of throaty coughs and spreading germs -- you will be sure to do it. And if it's not a changeable date, you arm yourself with sanitizing packets and bottles as though a soldier going into battle.
8 Whenever you meet someone, you cave in to the idiosyncrasy of analyzing how well he or she keeps house.
Your speculation might not actually be the case, but you can't help but wonder whilst conversing with someone. It's almost like you've mentally become Sherlock Holmes: pondering the origins of that hair strand atop the left shoulder, observing the state of those slightly scuffed-up shoes. It's a quirkiness that acts almost like a conscience.
9 Developing a sickness or infection makes you feel like someone just slapped you in the head.
You've worked so hard to avoid falling prey to those irksome germs -- adopting a cautious demeanor whenever your health is jeopardized -- yet somehow it's all been undone. With every passing day, your mental questionnaires on what could have gone wrong also become more frequent.
10 You resent sharing utensils, straws, or anything else that involves the transfer of saliva.
Family or friends, you address everyone else's saliva equally -- by avoiding it. Maybe someone at the table wanted a sip of that tea you're drinking, or just a bite of that freshly cooked dinner sitting on your plate. As far as you're concerned, this is the time when sharing can be disregarded.
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Original Student Of The Year Trio to Make Special Appearance in Sequel?
The original Student Of The Year trio of Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra will be making a special appearance in the sequel, claim media reports.
Alia will be seen dancing alongside Tiger Shroff in a starry dance number, Sidharth and Varun will also be seen making their presence felt in the love triangle.
A source tells an Indian newspaper:
"Farah Khan will be choreographing the song which only features Alia and the film's team is figuring out ways to incorporate her co-stars from the first film, Varun and Sidharth, in the sequel.
Both the actors are expected to shoot their portions in the coming weeks too.
Alia and Tiger's song will be shot over one week on a grand set that is being put up at a suburban studio."
Alia's hit dance number Radha in the original flick went on to become a huge hit.
The actor is herself counted among the most successful A-listers in Bollywood and recently delivered one of her biggest hit Gully Boy opposite Ranveer Singh.
Varun and Sidharth are also doing well in their respective careers.
Varun and Alia will now be seen together again in Kalank whereas Sidharth will be seen alongside Tara in the film Marjaavaan.
The Student Of The Year (SOTY) 2 cast recently appeared on the chat show Koffee With Karan and made quite a few revelations. Ananya even left host Karan surprised by saying on record:
"I agree with this section because I haven't done anything. I don't deserve to be here.
There are so many people out there who are talented…I am just lucky that my dad was an actor and this is what I had wanted to do."
SOTY 2 is helmed by Punit Malhotra and is touted to release in May this year.
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Sultan ends visit to Manila
By M K Anwar in Manila
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar yesterday afternoon ended the State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines.
Accompanying Their Majesties and Her Royal Highness were His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna and other members of the Royal family.
The State Visit, at the invitation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, was His Majesty's second State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1984 and it signifies the close bilateral relations that had long existed between the countries.
The bilateral meeting during the visit yielded some significant development which in particular will contribute to enhancement of relations in different fields.
Brunei's involvement in the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao will be significantly increased with the additional personnel Brunei has agreed to send.
The Philippines meanwhile has agreed to send its technical experts to assist in Brunei rice production while for the BIMP- East Asia Growth Area linkages, the first chartered flight will be heading to Brunei for the Davao-Brunei-Davao route in April.
Before departure to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the "doa selamat" prayer was read by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz, the State Mufti.
Present at the airport to bid farewell were Noli de Castro, Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Hermogenes Esperon, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process as Secretary-in-Attendance and other senior officials of the Republic of the Philippines.
Also present at the Airport were Virginia Benavidez, the Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam, Malai Hajah Halimah binti Malai Haji Yussof, the Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam in the Philippines as well as officers of the Embassy. - Borneo Bulletin (1st Feb 2009)


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La Pokšenga (in russo Покшенга) è un fiume della Russia europea settentrionale, affluente di sinistra del fiume Pinega. Scorre nell'Oblast' di Arcangelo, nei rajon Vinogradovskij e Pinežskij.

Il fiume ha la sua sorgente nell'estremo sud-ovest del distretto di Pinežskij a tre chilometri dal confine con il distretto di Vinogradovskij. Scorre inizialmente in direzione nord-ovest poi gira a nord-est e si muove in questa direzione per il resto del percorso segnando per un lungo tratto il confine tra i due distretti. Le rive del fiume sono piuttosto deserte e spopolate, qualche piccolo insediamento si trova solo nel tratto inferiore. Sfocia nella Pinega a 269 km dalla foce. Ha una lunghezza di 170 km, il suo bacino è di 4 960 km².

I maggiori affluenti sono: Ochtoma (lungo 81 km) proveniente dalla sinistra idrografica,  Pil'men'ga (96 km) e Šetogorka (81 km) dalla destra. Gela dalla fine di ottobre - novembre, sino a fine di aprile - maggio.

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Fiumi dell'Oblast' di Arcangelo
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Use a homemade chicken stock, veggie stock, or fish fumet to elevate your paella to next-level deliciousness. Here's our favorite recipe to get you started.
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This Valencian specialty will conquer your heart.
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When Europe began allowing vaccinated Americans to cross its borders, a lot of us slammed the "buy now" button for an airline ticket faster than you can say "hola." But others took pause. The Delta variant is dangerous, and after a year-and-change of consistently astronomical stress levels, a staycation might seem like the far more relaxing summertime plan. But just because you aren't packing your suitcase quite yet doesn't mean you can't take full advantage of the double-vaxxed lifestyle. Readers, allow us to invite you on a trip to Spain… by way of your kitchen.
Paella is a classic Valencian specialty that's positively perfect this time of year. This dish turns any meal into a special occasion, and it's perfect for feeding a crowd (accompanied by, porque no, some delicious sustainable wine).
It's also notably a favorite of our founder and resident chef, Laura Klein, who first encountered it in Nerja, Spain and has treasured it as a special dish ever since.
"I like to make paella for a crowd or a dinner party particularly during the summer," she says. "It's fun, it's family style and people are always impressed by it. And it's not something that people find at our local restaurants or eat often, so it's a bit outside the box."
In terms of a recipe, Klein lets the ingredients be her guide.
"I stick with the classic Spanish version as inspiration," she says, noting she blends a combination of vegetables, Spanish chorizo, and fresh fish or seafood with the base of saffron-scented rice. When choosing the seafood, Klein relies on a nearby expert.
"I have a local fishmonger that I've gotten to know over the years whom I know and trust," she says. Bolstered by some research on SeafoodWatch.org for the most sustainable options in her area, she lets him guide her to the best choices.
"So it comes out a little different every time."
Michelin-starred Chef Danny Lledó of Washington D.C.'s Xiquet echoes Klein's call for quality products, especially the seafood, which he says is sure to bring this dish to the next level every time. But the most essential ingredient, in Lledó's opinion? The broth.
"The broth is the most important part and will really bring the flavor of the rice to life," he says.
Don't cut corners here: use a homemade chicken stock, veggie stock, or fish fumet to elevate your paella to next-level deliciousness. Here's our favorite bone broth recipe to get you started.
(Want to up the seafood flavor a notch? You can also try out his fish-and-lobster-shell broth version, which I detail in full at Inside Hook.)
In terms of techniques, paella isn't all that difficult to prepare. One caveat? Creating the soccarat, the crispy rice at the bottom of the pan. Fortunately, mastering this calls for nothing more than wholesome neglect.
"Most home cooks make the mistake of stirring it too much and not letting the pan do the work," Klein says. "If you stir it too much, you'll never achieve the socarrat."
"The caramelization is a desired quality of the paella," says Lledó. "Don't be afraid of it!"
To make her paella, Klein relies on the carbon steel paella pan from Made In. Carbon steel is a favorite among chefs because of its outstanding heat conduction, and the beautiful pan is also hardy enough to stand up to grilling over an open flame.
"It's very rugged and rustic, and it can take a beating," says Klein. "I can put it on the grill, put it over direct fire or flame, and not worry about ruining it."
And best of all, it makes for a beautiful, convivial serving dish.
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Philip Shaw's work is published across Canada and the United States. He is an accomplished speaker, journalist, commodity market commentator, agricultural economist and farmer from Dresden, Ontario, Canada.
I am getting closer to harvesting soybeans. With another 2 inches of rain last weekend it has been quite a challenge to find dry ground and dry soybeans. It so happens that I farm some lighter sandier ground as well as my heavy clay ground. With the clay taking much longer to dry out, it gives me the option to harvest on the later ground first. I'm hoping to have a better harvest report next week.
My beans might be wet, but I can walk in the crop and it is a good one, better than 2017 for me. After today's USDA October report, maybe many of us can think the same. The USDA announced today US farmers are expected to harvest 53.1 bushels per acre of soybeans, which is up from last month's forecast of 52.8 bushels per acre. This will put the overall production at 4.69 billion bushels. With this increase production 2018/19 soybean ending stocks were pegged at 885 million bushels. Wow, that is a huge number, hard for somebody like me to get used to. This was not the year for losing all of that Chinese demand.
On the corn side of the ledger the USDA actually reduced US national corn yield to 180.7 bushels per acre, which is down slightly from last month's prediction of 181.3 bushels per acre. This will put the US national corn yield of 14.83 billion bushels, which would be the second-highest level production ever recorded based on a record bushels per acre yield prediction. Corn ending stocks for 2018/2019 are predicted to come in at 1.813 billion bushels.
I know what some of you must think; we've seen this before. A couple months ago I said that we as farmers have come to expect our annual productivity gains as almost a fait accompli. In other words, higher yields on a consistent basis are almost being taken for granted. For instance, a cornfield very close to me was taken off recently and the farmer said that he got between 210-215 bushels per acre. He then remarked that this was a very good yield that he was almost expecting, even though 200 bushel yields on corn wasn't part of the discussion 10 years ago in this part of country. Clearly, we've had a good six-year run of yields since the 2012 drought and farmers have dialed in their productivity gains. The USDA report released today was another indication of that.
If only we could have the same demand gains on a consistent basis, we might be able to get those prices a little higher. Needless to say, the USDA actually maintained their export forecast for soybeans at 2.06 billion bushels, the same as their September report. Many of us are skeptical with this, as the Chinese seem determined not buy very many Americans soybeans. On the corn side of the ledger USDA actually increased corn export predictions by 75 million bushels. Despite ruminations to the contrary, grain demand still remains strong.
This demand might be strong but every American or Canadian farmer would love to see it stronger. Interestingly enough, today a story surfaced that US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to meet at the end of November in Argentina during the G20 meeting. Of course, I won't be at the meeting and depending on what you read the Chinese are enthusiastic about the meeting and some are not so much. However, wouldn't it be nice in a show of faith if the Chinese dropped the 25% tariff on American soybeans? It would be a goodwill gesture maybe to help bring some sanity back to our agricultural trade flow.
This present environment has presented us futures prices in October of approximately $3.69 for December corn, $8.58 for November soybeans and $5.08 for December Chicago wheat. These are generally low prices, but they are not the lowest we've seen in the last couple of years. There is always an argument in farm country that we got to these prices because of overproduction in 2018. The other argument is that we got to these prices because the American administration was so difficult with their best customer the Chinese. It surely is a bit of both, but that does not give solace to the many American farmers who are finding a desperate, moribund cash market for their soybeans this fall.
Fast-forward to the November meeting in Argentina and we will hope for only good things. How about if the Chinese soybean tariff is lifted on American beans at the same time a devastating drought begins in South America? Simply put, it is easy to use agriculture within a trade war when things are abundant, but it is not so easy to sustain it if the supply becomes at risk. In 2018, supply is not at risk, but it could easily become that way if South America runs into problems.
As we move ahead, there should be some clarity as harvest advances and as the Argentina meeting gets closer. This crop is not in the bin yet but history tells us it's only a matter of time. That will not be good for those forward grain futures curves. However, there is still much market flux in play beyond your farm horizon. This world needs food and the path on getting it often has many twists and turns.
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Figgins began his 30-year career with First American after three years in the real estate business. He spent 15 years in the company's San Bernardino, Calif., office, moving up from marketing to vice president-operations officer, and then moved to Las Vegas as manager and executive vice president of the company's subsidiary, First American Title Company of Nevada.
Figgins holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Redlands in California. He has been active in civic clubs, serving as president and then lieutenant governor for the Optimist Club while in California, and as vice president and president of the Hualipia Club in Las Vegas.
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With Spring is almost upon us, here's the latest news from the Vincent Price Legacy UK.
Inspired by the 90th anniversary of Vincent's Seven Capital Tour of the Art Capitals of Europe, Victoria Price and myself invite you to join us on a cultural tour of two of the cities that Vincent visited in 1928: Amsterdam & Vienna. We've planned an exciting cultural itinerary, which will be attractive to both travellers who have never been to Europe before, as well as for seasoned visitors.
Our new company ESC TOURS creates unique itineraries that include both travel highlights as well as unique cultural experiences that allow travellers to get beneath the tourist experience and develop a deeper connection with each country. This two-city tour includes museums and castles, World Heritage sites, exploring parks and neighbourhoods, food adventures, musical entertainment — and much more!!
For those of you who have travelled with us before and consider yourselves the more adventurous type, we are also offering an Off the Beaten Track: Austria & Germany trip from 30 September 30 – 9 October. We will only have a limited number of seats for this trip, and first priority goes to previous ESC travellers. If you are interested in this trip – or both trips – please let us know vie email as soon as possible.
Victora is currently on the road promoting her inspirational memoir The Way of Being Lost: A Road Trip to My Truest Self, which is available in the US from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.
I am working with the publisher on bringing Victoria back to the UK for a book tour, where all of the Price Family Legacy titles will be getting their first-ever UK print run in November.
These will include Vincent's visual memoir, I Like What I Know, his tribute to his canine pal The Book of Joe, and all of his cookbooks, including Cooking Price Wise. I am ooking for suitable venues to host Victoria.
Well that's all for now folks – hope you are enjoying the snow.


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Audrey Faith Perry was born September 21, 1967, in Jackson, Mississippi, to parents Ted and Edna. The daughter of a factory worker and a former bank employee, Faith took her singing abilities to family reunions and gatherings, local rodeos and fairs, church, school -- virtually wherever she had an audience -- while growing up in Star, MS.
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FALLZ approach to music combines electronica and modern rock with melodic female vocals. FALLZ achieves a unique sound that is both dark and cutting-edge, melodic and memorable, by combining intense synthetic sounds and guitar riffs with big vocal hooks.
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Emily W (ag) wrote: An excellent movie that showed how a single event can affect many different people in different ways. Stiles' character put me off a little bit - she seemed too interested in a town she just moved to. Made me wonder what her made her feel drawn to move there. I was also slightly disappointed with the ending. I admit - I wanted a slightly larger Hollywood ending. The resolutions were good and fit the story, I just wanted it bigger and to involve more of the characters.
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jason w (jp) wrote: A pleasant war movie with twists of love, and friendship. Eastwood shows his valor, and ideology in this film as he trains his company, but also fights for the woman he loves. its a great film, and another star on Clint's chest. A must see film!
Charlotte B (ag) wrote: A strong film about the mechanisms of power and dependancy, never outdated.
Stuart K (it) wrote: Written and directed by Clive Barker, based upon his 1985 short story The Last Illusion from Books of Blood: Volume 6. Barker had intended this to be a modern day film noir touching on the supernatural. Like his previous film Nightbreed (1990), it was a troubled production, which took ages to get funded then it was re-cut by the studio, although Barker got a director's cut on video later on. It's a good horror film with some good old fashioned scares. In 1982, cult leader Nix (Daniel von Bargen) can use real magic and calls himself 'The Puritan', but he's defeated by Swann (Kevin J. O'Connor), who buries Nix's body so deep it won't be found. 13 years later, New York detective Harry D'Amour (Scott Bakula) is sent to California to look for Quaid (Joseph Latimore) in connection with insurance fraud. He finds Quaid after a stabbing, who tells D'Amour that The Puritan is coming. D'Amour's investigations lead him to Swann, now a stage magician living with wife Dorothea (Famke Janssen), who Swann had saved from Nix all those years ago. It's a very complex plot, but there's something old school about it, with the effects and the make up. It has a colourful cast (in some cases literally), but this is the sort of thing you'd expect from Barker, who hasn't directed again since. Pity.


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A Night Like This – traccia inclusa nell'album The Head on the Door dei The Cure


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YOUNG performers spell out the real yuletide message.
PUPILS take to the stage for a strictly Christmas extravaganza.
NATIVITY performers deliver a very special gift.
PUPILS serve up a treat to a packed audience.
Hats off to pupils who stepped out in festive finery.
Outstanding school opens doors to early years pupils.
Students stage smash hit It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas!
MUSICAL maestros bring Mowtown to the manger.
PRIMARY pupils sprinkle Christmas animal magic.
SHINING stars herald the start to Yuletide.
PRIMARY support staff are hailed as shining stars.
YOUNG leaders are appointed to represent their peers.
MATHEMATICAL master class adds up to success.
LEADING multi-academy trust signs agreement with trade union chiefs.
BUDDING boffins examine the colourful world of chemistry.
NUMBER crunching students showcase their skills Shanghai-style.
KINGS, camels and dancing snowflakes heralded the advent of Christmas.
CHRISTMAS stars took centre stage for a yuletide extravaganza.
POLITICALLY-minded pupils get privileged insight into parliament.
STUDENTS serve up sweet treats to thank school support staff.
PUPILS learn about the world of work at inaugural careers day.
STUDENTS become the official ambassadors for their school.
BRIGHT sparks have ignited their future academic ambitions.


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Building Trades raise red flag on proposed EPA carbon dioxide regulations
July 28, 2014 Concrete News
Responding last month to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to curb existing power plant carbon dioxide emissions (2005 levels) nearly one-third over the next 15 years, AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department Sean McGarvey reviewed implications:
"North America's Building Trades Unions express deep concerns that in releasing new, aggressive regulations affecting carbon-producing power plants across our nation, the Environmental Protection Agency has lost sight of the potential economic chaos that will ensue if these ambitious regulations fail to provide realistic and achievable standards. Significant numbers of states, and countless communities across America, are currently heavily reliant upon coal-burning power plants. Our unions are concerned that these rules, insomuch as they are proposed on an accelerated and unrealistic timetable for implementation, will cost us in higher electricity rates, in lost jobs, and in lost business growth due to a lack of affordable, reliable electricity.
"What these rules fail to acknowledge is that until large-scale renewable energy sources and their storage capabilities become commercially viable, the notion that we can meet our baseload energy needs through renewables is nothing short of fantasy. Equally frustrating is that we must bear witness to EPA, in effect, crafting national energy policy via regulatory fiat because our elected officials lack the political courage to develop a comprehensive energy policy. As a result, our nation is being forced, by a small band of federal bureaucrats beholden to radical environmentalists, to pick 'winners' and 'losers,' with the losers falling disproportionately among a middle class that is sure to see higher energy costs and fewer opportunities for well-paying jobs.
"The EPA and the Administration have been quick to cite their assessments of the improved health, in terms of lower rates of asthma, etc. that would purportedly occur in certain communities under these new regulations. But, to our unions, that begs the question: When and where will EPA or the Administration produce an economic assessment that measures the impact these regulations will have on job losses, family finances and economic growth in communities all across the country? Like health issues, are these not equally important priorities of the American people?
"By taking away an energy source such as coal in such an immediate fashion, while not proposing any semblance of a strategy to accelerate the production of nuclear energy—the only true and proven low-cost, baseload source of energy with zero emissions—EPA's regulations will inevitably result in higher electricity costs for consumers and businesses.
"The United States is correct to pursue an 'all of the above' energy strategy today, while encouraging and implementing measures that will lead to the increased efficiencies and energy storage capabilities of renewable energy which will lead to those sources assuming a greater concentration of our nationwide power production. As a nation, we cannot be governed by unrealistic wishes that believe our nation can simply 'flip a switch' and magically turn to renewables on a moment's notice. Yet that, for the most part, is what EPA is saying we are going to do.
"In seeking to reduce carbon emissions, we must consider any negative consequences to baseload generation, jobs and economic growth. The watchword here should be prudence. Prudence in the design and implementation of a serious national energy policy; and prudence on the part of environmentalists, whose goals and objectives would be better served by focusing their attention on those parts of the world where carbon-based pollution is rapidly on the rise; which is certainly not the United States, where carbon levels have leveled off.
"On an issue that has such far-reaching economic implications, policy makers ought not be spooked into taking radical action that would have severe effects on the American economy, American workers and the American middle class. North America's Building Trades Unions intend to remain engaged in this process by working in close collaboration with our affiliates who are directly and significantly impacted by this proposal."
MANUFACTURERS' CONCURRENCE
National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons responsended to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed carbon dioxide emissions reduction plan:
"As users of one-third of the energy produced in the United States, manufacturers rely on secure and affordable energy to compete in a tough global economy, and recent gains are largely due to the abundance of energy we now enjoy. [The EPA] proposal could singlehandedly eliminate this competitive advantage by removing reliable and abundant sources of energy from our nation's energy mix. It is a clear indication that the Obama Administration is fundamentally against an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy, and unfortunately, manufacturers are likely to pay the price for this shortsighted policy.
"The White House itself acknowledges that the United States has reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions more than any other nation on earth since 2005. Manufacturers have led the way, reducing their emissions through advances in technology and innovation. Ironically, the EPA's new regulations will impede future development of these technologies by limiting the domestic market and discouraging future investment.
"Manufacturers believe there is a better way. We need a more balanced approach, one that allows our nation's manufacturers to do what they do best: find solutions and innovate. With the right policies that give us access to affordable and reliable energy, manufacturers in the United States will continue to develop sustainable solutions that power our economy, drive growth and, most importantly, create jobs here at home."
Government Affairscarbon dioxide, carbon emissions, carbon-producing power plants, economic assessment, electricity, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, renewable energy sources
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In recent years, local business owners have been taking notice of the increasing popularity of online shopping. Retailers have learned that there are major benefits that come with operating an offline store that utilizes online marketing strategies. As a result, many brick-and-mortar store owners have been using online content as a way to get local shoppers into their stores. Take a few minutes and learn how properly utilizing online content can help improve in-store traffic for your local business.
One reason why online content is so important for local businesses is because most customers like to do research online before they do any shopping. According to Retail Dive, more than 65% of customers research local businesses online before heading out to buy something in person. This means investing in a well-designed website can draw more customers to your store, improving your local presence.
Having detailed product pages on your website can help you convince customers to buy your wares when they do research online. On top of this, you can draw more people to your physical store by allowing customers to review your products. People like to look at reviews for certain products so they can see if other customers liked them. If they see that customers liked a particular product, they might head out to buy it.
In addition to browsing websites, people tend to use social media to gather research about particular brands and products. Shoppers frequently bring their phones with them when they shop, since this allows them to find information on certain products while they are at the store. As a result, social media can help you engage with your customers, both at your store and online.
Social media can be used to showcase popular products and highlight key sales that are coming up in the near future. Your store can get a lot of attention if people start sharing these kinds of posts online. You can also post videos that show your customers how particular products function at home. For any customers who are unaware of your social media channels, you can promote them in your store so customers can keep up-to-date on upcoming products and deals.
One benefit local business have in regards to online shopping is the practice of ordering a product online and picking it up in-store. This practice involves customers shopping for products online, and having the local business hold onto the products at the store so the customers can drive out and pay for them. Not only does this help improve traffic for your website, but it also helps get customers to come out to your local establishment.
Online-exclusive retailers that do not have a physical store cannot benefit from this practice, so this practice gives brick-and-mortar stores an edge over the competition. On top of this, if your local store already has the product in stock, your customers can pick it up the same day it was ordered. This gets products to the customers much faster, which can also make your business more enticing.
Another benefit that comes with giving your local business a website is that you can learn more about how your customers shop. Website owners have access to a wide variety of analytics tools that can be used to track data on your site. You can use this data to see how shoppers behave on your website, and this information can be used to improve the shopping experience for your local customers.
To give an example, analytics can show you what items people are searching for the most, allowing you to see what your most popular products are. With this knowledge, you can make adjustments to your physical storefront. For example, once you have learned what your most popular products are you should move them to a place where customers can easily find them. Shopping data can help you learn more about your customers, which in turn gives you the chance to adjust your plans to meet their needs.
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If you are a local business owner, you should consider taking advantage of online trends. Doing this properly can help improve public perception of your brand both online and offline.


The game of poker doesn't require an introduction. Thanks to television commercials for poker tournaments, live action at the casinos or playing online, poker seems to have caught the fascination of increasing number of people. It's not only popular among the people, but also among the celebrities who don't shy away from showing their poker skills at various tournaments. Poker requires essential skills to prepare a strategy for playing the game. Do you think if you know the basics, then it would be sufficient? I don't think so!! Poker requires a smart strategy which involves a lot of factors to win the game or even turn a losing hand into a winning one.
To design an effective strategy to be implemented in the game of poker the following tips would be useful.
You should know the winning order of poker hands. The first thing you should keep in mind while playing poker is the winning order of poker hands. The best way to know about them is to refer a book or search online and preferably memorize them. You should be aware of the basic structure of the game. A game of poker has five cards only. Ace is the highest card which is followed by the face cards and the number cards. The highest hand is the royal flush which consists of an ace followed by the king, queen, jack and ten, all of them the same suit.
You should learn the basic principle of playing poker. Once you're aware of the poker hands, the next step would be to understand and learn the principle of playing poker. In poker even when you have a bad hand then also you can win that hand. The trick is to play cautiously by observing your opponent's hand. You have the power to manipulate your opponent's game. You can the tricks of bluffing or slow-playing.
In bluffing you show the opponent that you're stronger and trick him folding his hand. In this case it's your confidence which works for you.
In slow-playing you convince the opponent that your hand is weaker as you bet weakly. This helps to trick your opponent to bet aggressively thereby filling up the pot.
In poker your position plays an essential role. If you go early, then your opponent has a good chance of having a strong hand. However, if you go later or at last then you have an opportunity to observe the opponent's hand and plan your strategy accordingly. Your position in poker goes a long way in determining your winning strategy.
Poker requires you to be alert all the time. The reason behind this is facial expressions and behavior of the player can reveal a lot. If you observe your opponents effectively, then you are in a state to predict his moves in the game.
Poker is a great game and you'll enjoy playing it. A strategy is an integral part of poker and having one is essential to be a winning player. I hope the tips I have shared in this post will definitely help you to design your poker strategy. All the best!!
Ben Oren is a marketing specialist at WSOP. He started as a recreational poker player, but is now an expert in Texas Holdem. He plays poker online regularly. His hobbies include playing baseball and trekking.