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Category Archives: Altruism
Will Helping Others Also Benefit You? Adolescents' Altruistic Personality Traits and Life Satisfaction
The importance of improving adolescents' quality of life is widely known, especially with the proliferation of so-called "diseases of civilization" (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, tension, panic). According to numerous previous studies, personality is a very important influencer of life satisfaction, … Continue reading
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Solidarity: an art worth learning
Can solidarity exist? Or is it just a fantasy, a pious dream of the soft of heart and weak of brain? Gross inequality, greed and prejudice: these manifestations of selfishness which stalk our world may seem to invite our condemnation … Continue reading
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Altruism: New perspectives of research in sociology of morality
Since coined by Comte, altruism has become one of the most controversial concepts in social and behavioral sciences, although altruistic behavior and related topics have been successfully studied within a number of fields. Oddly, while the theme of altruism was of primary significance … Continue reading
Can Microbes Encourage Altruism?
If gut bacteria can sway their hosts to be selfless, it could answer a riddle that goes back to Darwin. Evolutionary theorists have puzzled over such altruistic behaviors, particularly among unrelated creatures, because selfishness often seems like a better survival strategy … Continue reading
Empathy promotes Altruistic behavior in economic interactions
What are the determinants of altruism? While economists assume that altruism is mainly driven by fairness norms, social psychologists consider empathy to be a key motivator for altruistic behavior. To unite these two theories, we conducted an experiment in which we compared … Continue reading
Anthropology on Individualism or Altruism – Did natural selection favor individualists or altruists?
Christopher Boehm has been studying the interplay between the desires of an individual and that of the larger group for more than 40 years. He has conducted fieldwork with both human and nonhuman primates and has published more than 60 … Continue reading
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Fairness Expectations and Altruistic Sharing in 15-Month-Old Infants
Human cooperation is a key driving force behind the evolutionary success of our hominin lineage. At the proximate level, biologists and social scientists have identified other-regarding preferences – such as fairness based on egalitarian motives, and altruism – as likely … Continue reading
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Questioning His Existence
Many a time I wonder if You are there or not but some particular things remind me, on a daily basis, that indeed, You have always been watching me despite my uncertainty regarding your existence. Thank You for guiding me as always.
2017 Resolutions
Yup, it is that time of the year: stating one's resolutions.
Here is my list in no particular order:
- Pray more and read more scriptures on a daily basis
- Learn at least two or three programming languages
- Make time to draw
- Stay on top of my studies
- Network
- Read and write more
- Stay healthy
- Exercise
- Be less credulous
- Start a research project of my own
- Participate in a career related club at school
- Be happy and enjoy life
- Don't get too emotional/sentimental
- Be independent
- Do not be afraid to say NO
- Do not dwell in the past. Past is in the past. Enjoy the present and prepare for the future.
I would love to hear yours!
A very happy new year to you all!!!
Truly Madly DISAPPOINTED
I have recently finished reading Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty. I am sorry to say that I did not enjoy it at all. I stuck with it till the very end just so I will have the satisfaction of finishing a novel, something that I have not been doing as often as I would like due to time constraint. The only reason that I picked this particular book to read was after seeing that it won the fiction category in Goodreads Choice Awards (2016). Very disappointed. The story and the characters were so dull!!
The book was too long, weak storyline, and very dull characters. I guess I was expecting more, may be a faster pace and a more interesting story.
I still cannot believe that this book was picked as a winner of all the fiction books released in 2016!!
Truly Madly Unbelievable!
However, there was one thing that I really liked, the title, of course! 😉
A Day Unplugged
Hello my loyal followers,
Here is an attempt at a poem that I did as an extra credit assignment for one of my classes this semester. I hope you enjoy it!
The Modern Day Hermit
How blissful were the days
When no modern technology existed
To disrupt the little peace of mind we once had
When relationships were as strong as ever
When people were living in the moment
And enjoying that moment to the fullest
Surrounded by families and friends
And not by lifeless electronics.
When stories, art, and music were enough
To inspire and motivate us to soar up to the sky
On the wings created from our imaginations
And our ambitions did not include
Gaining thousands of friends,
Or, if you will, strangers
On our social media accounts.
When our dreams and ambitions were
so simple and pure in that they did not consist of
Jealousy, spite, and bitterness
When Love was more than enough
To overcome the tragedies of life
All the while reminiscing the
Songs of love that our mothers
Sang to us as lullabies.
When the big, bright screens had not stolen
The spare time we had on our hands
When leisure hours were spent
With beloved family members and friends
Not with glowing screens in our hands:
Screens that lack life, mirth, and passion
Screens that have made us mute, deaf, and blind
To the emotions, feelings, and opinions
of others and ourselves
Screens that somehow make us feel inferior to others,
And even worse, to ourselves.
How disappointing these days are
When modern technology has snatched away
The purity of our minds
The innocence of our youth
The sheer joy of relishing the company
of fellow human minds and hearts
that ooze love and affection
Instead, we keep spiritless gadgets
Close to our minds and hearts as company.
The new generations would never know
What life is like without modern technology
As they have already been made mute, deaf, and blind
And are now incapable of understanding
The beauty of the tranquil life that the world
Without technology once had.
Alas, little do they know that
These electronics have nothing to offer but
Regret and constant loneliness
If used extensively and inappropriately.
Re: The Sprit Catches You and You Fall Down
I have just finished reading the above book. It is truly a very sad story!
To be honest, I did not actually read every single word in the book as I skipped some chapters that I couldn't get myself to read, such as the background info of the Hmong people. (This tells me that I will have to start reading history books, to get used to reading histories!)
Has anyone of you read this book? It is terrifying! Regardless of what you might think of me later, let me say the following: After having read about Lia Lee (the child on the front cover), I am thankful for a lot of things in my life. I mean, think about it. We do not appreciate the blessing and fortunes that we have till we come across someone or someone's story whose life was (or is) much harder than the ones we have lead or currently leading.
Let us forget about the the one who is actually going through difficult times, but think of the ones who have to watch their beloved ones suffer! Specifically, a mother who has to watch her child fighting to survive, how awful it must be for her to see her child that she gave birth to suffering from severe medical problems?! Just try to put yourself in her shoes (not literally) and think/feel from her perspective! It is agonizing!
I am not sure whether I would like to read the book again mainly due to the bad memories that this book brings back.
I would love to know about the feelings of those who have read this particular book! I am itching to discuss about it with the ones that have read it.
Oh, on a brighter note, I finally went to the library and got that Dicken's novel (Great Expectations). I seriously need to read something that is light after having read the above book.
Well, happy reading and writing, y'all!
Disappointed, but it's ok!
Hello, my darling readers,
Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to go to the library as planned to check out Dicken's novel!
I planned to get to the library before my 1:30p class but I got stuck at home writing a paper for my research project. After the 1:30p class, I had to attend a meeting with my team for a project we are working on for one of my classes. The meeting lasted longer than I expected! After the meeting ended, I got home only to eat something and to resume my research paper that is due tonight. I have still got a long way to go!!
Hopefully, I will be able to get that novel tomorrow after my classes end at 11a. I am super excited to read from an actual book! Ebooks are great but not as satisfying as holding a real book, don't you agree?! Such a pleasure just turning the pages in a book!!
Well, guys, I have to continue working on my paper.
Happy reading and writing, y'all!
Yours truly,
Pomegranate Lover
Hello everyone,
Long time, no see! Don't blame me, blame my studies!!! Seriously!
Anyway, hope you are all doing good!
I am not sure why but especially when finals are near, I pick up a book and start reading! Since my finals are 2-3 weeks away, I have indeed picked up a book (not literally, ebook) and started reading it. The book: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. I am enjoying it but I will have to admit that I sometimes get lost with keeping tracking of names and places mentioned. Its pretty sad! Have you guys heard of Lia Lee? Google it!
Also, I am on book hunt, well, hunting for another book. The one that I am reading now gets a little boring at times and so am looking for another to keep me interested. I am not even sure what I am looking for! Maybe, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. However, I would like to read it from an actual book, not an ebook. The libraries are closed due to holidays and so I will have to wait till Monday to get it. I just hope that I will have enough time to actually go to the library, search for it, and get it checked out. I know, it IS a SHAME that I still have not read this particular book!!!!! I hope to change that soon! I will definitely start and finish reading it before the end of 2016.
I have to get back to studying now!
I wil bug you all later!
Happy reading and writing, y'all!
Yours truly,

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Hard to believe he's been around since 1987. That's only about five or six years short of my even learning what punk rock was (it wasn't high visibility in Maple Ridge circa 1981-1982, which was when a friend first hooked me with Never Mind the Bollocks).
A marathon of Nardwuar begins at 9pm tonight, on CiTR fM 101.9 ! 20 straight hours of Nardwuar interviews - "ranging from Jay-Z to Michael Gorbachev, from Destiny's Child to Wesley Willis to everything in between!"
Do you all know Wesley Willis? "Suck a Caribou's Ass," you know? I had a fun fifteen minutes sharing Wesley Willis with my wife. Speaking of which, I know a woman (knew her BIBLICALLY, you know - why the hell do we use THAT adverb for sex?) who got a Wesley Willis headbutt, which she was quite proud of. It's almost like having had sex with Wesley Willis himself!
And it reminds me of the time I sat on a toilet seat just departed by Doug Bennett of Doug and the Slugs, but I digress. A marathon of Nardwuar's CiTR interviews tonight and tomorrow, then on Saturday there's this gig!
I was delighted to be at the last Evaporators in-store with Nardwuar leading the band out as Thee Goblins (grunting and covered-up and satirizing machoness) and then breaking into a set of giddy, hilarious, high-energy power-pop. The image I will remember is Nardwuar pulling up his Evaporators' uniform to reveal his hairy man-teats for "I Can't Be Shaved," which is right up there, as an anthem for the hirsute, with the Eels' "Dog Faced Boy" (which also works a pun between being "saved" and "shaved," but is nowhere near as funny about it). If I were hairy, this is the anthem I would want.
Funny that there is more than one song about being hairy but no songs at all about being bald. But what can one say about an absence of hair? (Doud Bennett used to observe onstage that men with hats in bars were always bald underneath, and has made me self-conscious for life about wearing hats into bars or clubs, which, let's face it, is a good place to wear a hat; I mean, you're not gonna wear your fancy new hat out in the RAIN, ferchrissake, so where ELSE are you supposed to wear it?).
...Happy anniversary Nardwuar!
And speaking of gigs and gig posters, more people should be excited about another show tonight. Go look up Giuda on Youtube, these guys rock - a sort of heavy-glam-meets-Cock Sparrer pub rock - and they're coming all the way from Italy. And the Vicious Cycles MC open (and London ska punk outfit Buster Shuffle, touring with Giuda). Once again at the Rickshaw - another great gig there, one I will even try to peek in on, though tending to my wife's busted foot will also be a factor. Doors at 8pm.


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You will need the following:
- 2 and 1/2 sticks room temperature butter (you only see two sticks in the photo, but I added another 1/2 stick)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 4 packages Hot Chocolate Mix (not sugar free)
- 1 teaspoon salt (I never, ever add salt to anything I bake).
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Marshmallow Bits (you could substitute mini marshmallows or you can just use the marshmallows that came in the Hot Chocolate packs. I did).
|Batter! Yummm! (Although, we at Modern Mommy Reviews do not reccomend you consume raw cookie dough).
Next, cream together your butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. And in eggs and vanilla and blend well. In a separate bowl, mix together your dry ingredients, including your hot chocolate packets.Then mix both bowls together, slowly adding the dry ingredients in. Christi warns that the mixture is a little tough to combine after so long, and she is totally correct! It took quite a bit to mix it!
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Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 8-11 minutes. Allow to cool for approximately (possibly the longest five minutes of your life) five minutes then remove from cookie sheet. And you are ready to enjoy the warm, ooey, gooey deliciousness that is Hot Cocoa Cookies!
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Vlad Guerrero Jr has arrived at OYO
It is always amazing when MLB has a legacy within a family. The newest one with the Guerreros is an amazing tribute to Canada's influence on the game, and vice-versa.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr started on Friday for the Blue Jays. His long anticipated debut for the Jays may be ushering in a new era of Jays young stars and a return to their Champions form in Toronto.
Vlad Jr is the son of Expo great and Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero. Vlad Jr was born in Montreal in 1999 while his Dad was having an amazing year for the Expos, hitting .316 with 42 HRs and 131 RBIs! Vladimir Guerrero finished his career with 9 ASG appearances, 8 Silver Slugger Awards, 449 HRs, and a career batting average of .318! He entered the hall of fame in 2018. We produced a Hall of Fame induction minifigure for the Hall of Fame to honor his achievement a year ago, which was numbered to just 100 minifigures.
Vlad Jr's first minifigure has just released! The first print run was sequentially numbered to 250 minifigures (First Edition), and subsequent print runs are not numbered and progressing. We captured his personality in his custom facial features and his trademark dreds on the back of his head. We anticipate this will be the first of many minifigures as all experts expect this Baseball America top prospect to have a long and fruitful career.
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Here we are once again at the end of another eventful year. I will continue to count the blessings that I have been able to continue another year as a freelance photographer full time. It's been an interesting year overall, I can't complain too much (or at least I shouldn't complain too much). Here are…Read More
2019 in Review…
A B1G Weekend…
Recently I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about a job I worked a few weeks ago. The conversation was what goes into working for a LARGE event that spans multiple days potentially needing multiple different cameras, lenses and locations. The event in question was the B1G Ten Football championship which I…Read More
Off the Rails…
A few months ago I was approached about a very unique project from someone who I have worked with in the past but not really on a paid scale (when I review their products I am never paid). Sigma called, well, they emailed, but that's beside the point. Sigma called and ask if I would…Read More
The NEW Sigma 35F1.2 for E Mount…
In the last review, I mentioned that I would be reviewing this lens next, and here we are. This is a very exciting lens for many including myself despite the fact that it is for E and L mounts only. For the last several years Sigma has been working to fill the gap in the…Read More
The NEW Sigma 45 F2.8 DN C…
It was a quiet Wednesday when I got a call saying a lens had arrived for me at Roberts Camera here in Indianapolis. While I do lens reviews somewhat regularly this was still a surprise as I wasn't expecting any lenses to review nor had I ordered one. (Plus they normally get sent to me…Read More
At the Summit…
A few weeks ago I undertook the very exciting task of heading out to Denver Colorado for what the photographic community considers to be one of the top photography workshops around. The Rich Clarkson photography at the Summit workshops. This was a really cool thing for me because it's something I had always wanted to…Read More
The Symposium…
Multiple years ago now I worked at an event at Roberts Camera here in Indy called the EDU Expo. It's been around for a while now, and each year I have either attended, presented, or otherwise helped out in some way. It's a great event, filled with great people, and I'm honored to know them. …Read More
Rockin Roller…
Hello again! Welcome to the next blog adventure. This time around our story is about tackling a unique challenge regarding photographing a vehicle while moving to show the motion by panning. You can do this a number of ways, but the way to get the most opportunities at the shot is to attach your camera…Read More
Making Bubbles…
Recently in Indianapolis, the city befell a cold spell not normally seen in this part of the world. Late in January in Indianapolis, the temperature reached -11 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. I say during the day because everybody knows its colder at night, but during the day, while the sun was out, the temperature read…Read More
The NEW Sigma 70-200F2.8 Sport…
I'm sure that I have mentioned this previously, and if not then this will be the first I suppose, but the very first professional lens I ever bought was a Nikon 80-200F2.8. For most professional photographers the 70-200 range (or 80-200 way back when) is a staple and a lens you can find in literally…Read More


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This post includes information for music tech startups & entrepreneurs. Herein we've fleshed out a few main features, which you can consider during music streaming apps development.
"Let me take the night, I love real easy….". We are damn sure that the tune is already played back side of your mind.
We live in an era where listening to music is pretty easier than ever before. Technology has made things easier, especially listening to music. The emergence of music streaming apps like Spotify, Pandora or SoundCloud has given new way in order to how we interact with music. A popular name has been added in the list of most popular music streaming apps, which is known Deezer (on-demand music streaming app) and another is Spotify. This streaming app, Spotify, was the most downloaded music category app worldwide for July 2019 with over 20 million installs that represented a 35% increase from last year.
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Deezer: Music Streaming App
Deezer is internet-based music streaming app, allowing its app users to listen to music both online and offline. Founded in March 2007, France-based music streaming app, Deezer has gained popularity after getting the high traffic.
Image Credits: davidprati
Some Facts & Figures About Deezer
- Initially, Deezer saw about 773,000 visitors to its website with traffic increased rapidly in the next several years.
- In May 2008, approx. 2.75 million people used the service. There were 7 million users by December 2009.
- According to the report, "Deezer had 53 million licensed tracks in the library, with over 30,000 radio channels, 14 million monthly active users, and over 6 million paid subscribers as 3 April 2018."
- Deezer has ranked #3 among one of the most downloaded music apps in France for 2018, according to the latest report from Sensor Tower's Intelligence platform. This is what you can see in this image.
- Founded by Jonathan Benassaya and Daniel Marhely, Deezer is based on the intuitive, proprietary algorithm, Deezer app gives instant access to the most diverse global music streaming.
- Deezer connects 12 million active users globally. It is available for more than 180 countries worldwide.
- Talking about the performance of the Deezer app in the United States, the download rank of Deezer is #37 across the Apple App Store, as per the report from App Annie.
- The Google Play rank of Deezer is #48, as per the report from SimilarWeb. This is what you can check in this graph.
As a music tech startup, If you would like to develop a music streaming app like Deezer, we've curated a list of main features, which you can consider during music streaming apps development.
4 Main Features to be Considered Before Developing One of The Most Downloaded Music Streaming Apps like Deezer
1. Browse a Wide Range of Tracks & Music Catalog
One of the main features is to allow your users to search the track effortlessly. It is all important to make things easier for your users in order to search their favorite tracks. To make easy for your users, you can also allow them to live stream, download and listen to music offline.
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On the other hand, the music catalog is another important feature for music lovers, which you need to integrate whilst developing an app like Deezer. The music catalog helps your users in terms of finding out how many music contents your music streaming app offers. If you want to give a whole new experience to your users, then don't miss out to integrate such app feature during music on demand app development.
2. Push Notifications
Push notifications is another important feature to engage music lovers. This feature does not only inform your users about the new updates but it also leads to higher engagement. Generally, push notifications is essential for every kind of mobile app category.
According to the research, "Push notification can increase app retention rates by 3 to 10 times."
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In short, push notifications is the crux for engaging your app users for a long time. Furthermore, push notifications are also a great way to drive music app users to engage with the music app like Deezer on a regular basis. The most important thing to notice is that the frequency of push notifications varies the industry to industry. For instance, if there is a latest track or album of popular singers, then informing about the latest track in push notifications can be relevant for music lovers.
3. Create Music Playlists, On-Screen Music Lyrics & Live Radio Stations
To make your users completely enjoy the tracks in the music application, you need to provide them with features that help to enhance the experience of your users. So, you'll need to consider the following features in order to engage your users for a long time:
- Allows to Create Music Playlists: To give customized music experience to users, allow them to create music playlists of their favorite tracks. Well, it makes easier for them to listen to their favorite tracks instead of searching, again and again, the for another track.
- On-Screen Music Lyrics: For a music lover, what else can you do for them if you are providing them with on-screen music lyrics! So, this is an important feature for them to consider while developing an app like Deezer.
- Live Radio Stations: This feature allows users to listen to live radio stations. It searches and accesses the radio stations locally. Also, it allows users to listen to live streaming songs.
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Source: Google Play
If you are planning to create an on-demand music streaming app like Deezer, then it is important to consider the blend of features in order to get success like Deezer.
4. Get Social
It is pivotal to induce the social elements into your music streaming app in order to engage your customers. You can provide an online platform where they can connect socially, share their favorite tracks to their friends or they have shareable playlists. Thus, it is important to seamless integration with all major social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp & Instagram.
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Social sharing is the other highly recommended feature, which you need to consider when creating a music streaming application like Deezer or Pandora.
Concluding Remarks
We've just uncovered a few main features, which are highly recommended to consider while developing on-demand music streaming apps development. While reading this post, if any idea emerged into your mind, then you can cross-verify it with us. As we are a leading mobile app development service provider and have already developed over 3500 mobile applications in diverse app categories along with unique features and functionalities like geolocation, payment gateway integration, multi-lingual support, cross-platform ability, payment gateway integration, and online support.
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That is the regular stuff that most (if not all) VPN suppliers are logging And it is nothing you should be worried about. Particularly when NordVPNs payment processor is not tied up with their main company.
Powerful Features & Add-Ons
While being relatively cheap, they do provide some Fantastic features Such as:
- IP concealing: Yes
- Netflix accessibility: Yes
- Kill-switch: They have two distinct sorts of kill-switches: an individual is now able to choose whether to shut a particular app or fully terminate the online connection in case of unexpected dropout (system-wide kill-switch).
- 6 simultaneous connections
- Access to their own DoubleVPN servers which encrypts data double
- 4870+ fast and protected Servers
- Countries 62
- 6 simultaneous connections
Not only do they have applications for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android they have detailed tutorials for Protocol connectivity for these and 40 other cellular OS, RaspberryPi's and routers.
- Kill Switch: NordVPN software automatically kills your link if your VPN connectivity is disrupted, blocking your device or terminating certain apps from accessing the internet.
- DNS Leak Security: If you have installed your VPN connection manually (say you did not want to join via OpenVPN) or have recently reset your Windows, you are more likely to DNS escapes. All these DNS requests will then be completely unprotected. NordVPN have implemented measures to protect you and negate such escapes.
- Onion Over VPN: For additional protection, or those needing to stop by the darkened web (TOR network), NordVPN supplies you with the capability to route your visitors through their VPN and then send it into the Onion Router.
- SmartPlay: SmartPlay technology ensures you can access over 400 geo-restricted streaming services; Netflix, Amazon Prime, Pandora, BBC, and others. With more and more VPN servers struggling to get Netflix, this is a welcome attribute. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
OpenVPN (among other tunneling protocols)
OpenVPN comes with 256-AES-CBC with a 2048bit Diffie-Hellman key. I Generally like to watch DH over RSA, on account of the former allowing Perfect Forward Secrecy. On iOS and MacOS clients, you'll be encrypted through an IKEv2/IPsec protocol; AES-256-GCM and a 3072bit DH key,
In short, NordVPN has gone out on safety and has employed Standard encryption algorithms.
Double Data Protection
If you opt to turn this feature on, NordVPNs double encryption will Relay your data via not one, but two subsequent VPN servers, until it reaches the webpage or application you're trying to access. By chaining your link through two VPN servers, your information gets encrypted twice.
In addition to the (often unnecessary) double encryption, the next VPN Server will probably be unaware of your IP address that is original and connections are made through both TCP and UDP protocols. This is a"one additional step" security feature. Your vast majority are unlikely to require it, particularly if you're using it for torrenting and Netflix unblocking.
Not to mention the impracticality of this radically rates You're going to incur.
NordVPN Speed is Stable And speedy
Ah, bones and the meat of any Respectable VPN review — independent, Successful and meticulous speed testing.
When I reviewed their rates were not anything to brag about.
But Once I re-did this rate test in December 2018 See their rates among the top.
To gauge NordVPN is at securing your traffic, I Conducted several dozen rate tests connected into the US, UK, EU and Asian servers.
And while the VPNs managed to achieve rates of 70 Mbps+ and up, NordVPN came outside with 74.15 Mbps.
US Server
- Ping: 101ms
- Download: 56 Mbps
- Upload: 29 Mbps
On average mile journey.
EU Server
- Ping: 37ms
- Download: 74 Mbps
- Upload: 48 Mbps
Decent speeds for EU.
Asia Server
- Ping: 211ms
- Download: 12 Mbps
- Upload: 5 Mbps
Bad for a Europe!
In general, NordVPN is fast VPN supplier. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
Works Great for Torrenting and Netflix USA
Since NordVPN includes a lot of servers they work nicely with Torrenting and bypassing.
When I analyzed NordVPN together with Netflix it appeared to work.
I have to confess, not all servers are functioning with Netflix, since we All understand Netflix tries to crack down certain IPs that belong to VPNs.
However 5 out of 6 should do the job. Listed below are my Netflix test results:
NordVPN servers unblocking Netflix:
- United States (2)
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Canada
NordVPN servers blocked by Netflix:
- Sweden
You can always get in touch You choose the servers to your own streaming.
Torrenting is secure and fast .
NordVPN has made particular"P2P servers" which are solely meant for maintaining Your own activities safe and private. You are able to get into the P2P servers through"specialization" servers list in their program.
No IP or DNS Leaks Located
Whenever I examine VPNs, I make Numerous evaluations to see if they're Leaking my DNS or IP.
I put my location to their USA server used 5 to make these true Different websites for assessing DNS leaks:
- IPLeak.net
- Perfect-Privacy. Com DNS & IP leak evaluation
- Browserleaks.com for WebRTC escapes
- IPC.ax
I can be confident that your IP nor DNS will probably never get Leaked when utilizing NordVPN.
Moreover, once I did research on Chrome extension escape test, NordVPN Was one of those few that did not need to fix it as it wasn't leaking (read the entire case study here).
Found in Panama (Safe Jurisdiction, No Data Retention Law)
According to their website (NordVPN.com), NordVPN was launched 2008 in Panama and is controlled by Tefincom co S.A.
For some, this can raise a red flag.
But that's common practice.
All VPNs are located in countries that don't Share information on logging (Switzerland, Singapore, Caymans, British Virgin Islands and so forth ).
NordVPN definitely hides This information enough. And it's good for their users, too.
But when I actually paid to compose this NordVPN Inspection, my payment went to CloudVPN Inc (located in the US). So aren't they located in Panama like the claim?
To be fair. They are"officially" based in Panama which lets them avoid any data retention laws. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
Knowledgeable Customer Support via Live Chat
NordVPN could be contacted by [email protected] or via Live chat.
After reviewing three dozen different VPN providers, hundreds Of hours of analyzing, studying and reviewing, we desire for technical assistance or have questions.
Whether it's to double check the encryption for your router, or A troubleshoot on a rig that is newly developed, you'll be forced to deal with the customer support of your VPN of choice.
If you're a newcomer or not inclined? You might have some Technical questions.
Any VPN worth their salt will have a successful database of tutorials, Guides and informational posts as well as live quick email & chat support.
Click here to sign up for NordVPN.
Live Mail & Chat
No different to the very best of the best, NordVPN has recently started Offering chat that will assist you with any query you might have. I utilized their chat twice, to get an question and an open-ended question.
Both times the Client Support Rep was fast to help, but came with Copy & paste response.
Should you opt to utilize their service Or when the chat broker did not fully resolve your issue, you'll get another helper who will assist you with your own VPN. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
Just as important as assistance for minor questions is the vast Directory of support posts you will have access to. For a subject as networking, making it accessible to your regular layman is no small task.
After quickly skimming to any support and moving through their directory Page I could find, I quote NordVPN to have tutorials and over 500 guides.
Works Great for Torrenting and Netflix USA
Since NordVPN includes a lot of servers that they work with Torrenting and bypassing geo-restrictions on certain sites like Netflix.
As soon as I tested NordVPN with Netflix it appeared to work.
I have to confess, not all servers are still currently functioning with Netflix, since we All understand how Netflix attempts to crack down IPs that belong to VPNs.
But 5 out of 6 should do the job. Here are my Netflix evaluation results:
NordVPN servers unblocking Netflix:
- United States (2)
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Canada
NordVPN servers blocked by Netflix:
- Sweden
You can always get in touch with their customer service who will help You choose the servers to your own streaming.
Torrenting is secure and quick too.
NordVPN has made special"P2P servers" which are solely meant for keeping Your own torrenting activities private and safe. You can get into the P2P servers through"specialty" servers list on their program. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
Your Privacy With NordVPN
When you use a VPN, it has as much insight Your ISP does. If it so desired, it could examine every bit of information. Additionally, it can identify you to another party–law enforcement, for example–which makes it feasible to monitor online. That's why it's important that before you buy a VPN subscription, you understand and are comfortable with the measures the company has created to safeguard your privacy.
An agent from NordVPN assured me that The company does not insert advertisements into your internet traffic, nor does it gain from the sale of user data. As for information it gathers, the company representative told me that NordVPN only collects aggregated app-crash statistics and voluntary information. The representative also affirmed that NordVPN doesn't gather any personally identifiable details. All of this information is offered in the organization's privacy policy.
2018, in November, NordVPN announced that it Had passed a third-party audit of its own no-log coverage by one of the"big four audit firms." It joins several VPN businesses, including TunnelBear VPN, that are undertaking similar audits. Each of these audits differs, but the effort proves that the businesses are seriously interested in consumer privacy and safety. Hopefully, more companies will follow suit.
NordVPN is based in and operates under the Legal jurisdiction of Panama, in which there are no laws requiring the company to keep data for a period that is mandatory. The company says it doesn't collect log data, therefore it has no advice it could actually hand over in response.
It is difficult, but to endorse the Privacy practices of any given VPN company. To do this will necessitate access to the hardware and code of this company, as well as the expertise to interpret all of it. That said, based on my discussions with NordVPN and studying the organization's privacy policy, it seems to be saying all the ideal things. As always, however, you as the customer should ask yourself whether or not you are familiar with trusting any company with your own personal information. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
Hands On With NordVPN
For this review, I utilized a Lenovo ThinkPad T460s notebook. Some VPN services prefer to use the VPN client software built into the system rather than developing a stand-alone application. NordVPN provides both options. I performed my tests all using the NordVPN Windows client.
Virtually Every VPN company I have reviewed thus Much offers handy programs rather than requiring that you manually set up your VPN. NordVPN has provided an excellent user experience with its programs. At testing, the Windows client shared a lot of design attributes with the NordVPN apps, using a blue map as its focus. It's somewhat whimsical, with submarines and boats on the animation seas, but it's a simple way to pick the server you want.
An internet search bar at the top of the screen makes Work of finding a server if your geography skills are lacking, or you can watch the servers as a list. The servers that are technical are placed by this option and it provides useful analytics concerning the load on any server.
Clicking the Quick Connect option Of the display or the System Tray, connects you to the VPN server that NordVPN believes is best (generally, the nearest and therefore fastest). That's a great option for people unfamiliar with VPN services, as is the Preferences option that forces NordVPN to start and connect on startup.
From the Settings section you can also change The DNS resolution service, though NordVPN utilizes its own option. The client includes options to connect on startup, however, it doesn't have a split tunneling feature that allows you route some traffic beyond the VPN's encrypted tunnel. TunnelBear is 1 VPN service which does include this feature, though using it will reduce your protection.
From the NordVPN settings you can Pick a TCP or UDP connection, and even opt to connect to exactly what the company calls"obfuscated servers," that it says helps reconstruct government VPN blocking. The client contains a Kill Switch which shuts off access to the internet for programs that are specific, should your computer become disconnected in the VPN. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
NordVPN Disadvantages
Refund Can Take ~30 Days
Though NordVPN provides 30 days money back guarantee, Lots of the people Have contacted us saying that it functions, but with a caveat…
It takes NordVPN nearly 30 days to process your refund.
While this isn't a large problem, it certainly isn't a good consumer experience. Most VPNs give instant refunds using a max waiting period of 7 days.
But, I wouldn't refund (nor didn't) NordVPN, therefore I doubt you'll need To use that feature at all.
Business Not Transparent Enough
As mentioned previously, upon my investigation, NordVPN seems to be connected with CloudVPN Inc — A business located in the U.S. that is in contradiction of what they say on their website.
But that doesn't mean they're not private or actually located in the USA.
They gave me a response, though…
And by believing two — it made a lot of sense to me. So I would not Segment it to disadvantages, though.
Cost and Characteristics
NordVPN supports Android, Chrome, Firefox, IOS Windows with programs that are handy, and macOS. NordVPN's mobile customers both permit you to buy subscriptions . Alternatively, you can configure some routers to link via NordVPN. Doing this provides coverage for all of the devices in your system, such as home devices that can not run a VPN on their own.
NordVPN offers four pricing tiers: $11.95 each Month, $83.88 yearly, $95.75 every couple of years, or $107.55 every three years. The company accepts PayPal, but additionally credit cards, of course, different anonymous cryptocurrencies, and other payment methods that are online. NordVPN includes a 30-day money-back warranty, too. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
NordVPN also offers a three-day free trial But it still hasn't made it easy to get, and, considering the constraints, it is almost not worth it, years. There are lots of competent and generous free VPN providers on the market. ProtonVPN is our top pick for free VPNs, since it puts no data limit on its users.
You can use up to six devices On NordVPN, even though there are a few limitations concerning linking devices to the server. That's still outstanding, as most VPN services limit you to five simultaneous connections. Should you want more than six devices, consider installing NordVPN in your own router (as mentioned previously ). 10 apparatus slots are notably provided by cyberGhost, and Avira Phantom VPN and Windscribe VPN place no limit on the amount. Most services let you add a subscription for a fee and apparatus slots.
As of this writing Top-rated VPN service is all about $10.68. NordVPN is above that average, but its own host of features, excellent apps, and heart support justify the cost. That said, other VPN providers have lower-cost and more flexible pricing plans. KeepSolid VPN Unlimited$8.99 in KeepSolid, as an instance, provides a life subscription, if you happen to want to hedge your bets on collateral for the 22nd century. Personal Internet Access, on the other hand, costs only $6.95 a month and shares an Editors' Choice award with NordVPN.
One of the perks of using a VPN is that your Actual IP address is concealed from the external world. The issue is that some sites and services may blacklist that IP address. For that, you will have to buy a static IP address, which NordVPN can also supply. For a $70.00 charge, you can secure a dedicated IP address on a NordVPN server in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, or the USA. Static IP addresses are handy if you are concerned about VPN traffic being obstructed, and NordVPN's wide choice of US and Western European IP addresses signifies that your new static IP will go awry. Note, however, that you have to email NordVPN and request a dedicated IP address. Other providers, such as TorGuard VPN$4.16 in TorGuard – 24 month program and VPN Unlimited, offer static IP addresses as easy add-ons to an present subscription.
NordVPN for iPhone
NordVPN for iPhone continues NordVPN's Tradition of supplying the user experience supported platforms. On iPhone or even iPadthe attributes feel very familiar to users of other NordVPN solutions.
Unfortunately, the iOS version does not have any Of the convenient options that you locate in the Android variant, due to the quirks of all iOS. Still, this well-designed app feels very much at home on Apple's platform. NordVPN also brings Smart Reconnect feature and its Kill Switch, which is welcome.
Unsurprisingly, NordVPN gets an Editors' Choice for VPN for your own iPhone. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
NordVPN for Android
The Android customer for NordVPN is Sleek, using a new interface that retains the interactive map but presents a more glowing, stylish appearance.
NordVPN has taken great pains to provide a Every customer is tweaked to work best on each stage, although Familiar experience throughout every device the company supports. On Android, as an instance, it's still possible to access the superb servers that are specialized of the company. We especially like this you can browse a list of servers in a country, not just a category.
For its excellent collection of attributes and Excellent interface NordVPN is an Editors' Choice for Android VPN programs.
NordVPN for both Chrome and Firefox
In addition to phones and computers, NordVPN Provides a Firefox add-on a Chrome plug-in and, more lately. Browser plug-ins for VPNs are getting more common, and it's a development I appreciate.
When busy, they protected Transmitted by means of your browser, leaving the rest untouched. This is a compromise in security, but it can be more efficient for some tasks, such as gaming with a VPN. A business representative informs me that both extensions have been encrypted with TLS 1.2.
The NordVPN browser VPN lacks the granularity Of the full-fledged client on both Android and Firefox. You can not link to servers that are specific, as an instance places. All these plug-ins are, however, simple to use and lightweight, and they comprise all of the company's CyberSec security, which I discussed above. They have ability to obstruct WebRTC, which could leak information. Nevertheless, I favor the plug-ins from TunnelBear, among which functions as a VPN connection and the other as a pleasant ad blocker.
NordVPN for Mac
As with Android, there are a few yells That create the customer for NordVPN feel right at home on a Mac. The view is the comfortable and lovely monochromatic blue map, using its cartoon ships and submarines. But the left goes in with a slickness of the macOS apps that are best. By clicking the magnifying glass to hunt the available servers, the main webpage is blurred out. These are small tweaks, but VPNs services do not require the time to optimize their clients for certain platforms.
After I examined the Mac app Complaint was that NordVPN's excellent technical servers are too hard to find via the Mac user interface. You have to apply special filters into the full list, or notice that the tiny links at the bottom of the webpage. These should be front and center to allow the consumer. I also wish you could select different VPN protocols, however, on the other hand, NordVPN already uses my preferred option, OpenVPN.
Unfortunately, NordVPN performed badly in my Last batch of macOS VPN speed tests. Nevertheless, the features and expertise of NordVPN outweigh the rate results, and NordVPN is among our VPN customers. Cancel Nordvpn Subscription Iphone
Do I Suggesting Using NordVPN?
Slimming down, I do urge NordVPN.
It is secure, safe and quick. Plus it does not come with a huge learning Curve as some other VPNs like TorGuard or even AirVPN.
Their host park is the biggest that I know of, 4870+ servers in 60+ countries.
It isn't the fastest VPN, but the performance is steady and quick. I would not If they property 1st any-time soon if they keep up the good performance at low prices, Be amazed.
Will see what the future brings, but for now — I'm pretty much Advocating NordVPN, especially if your budget is limited.
In my experience, the average man would Risk having no protection than cope with security program. That NordVPN succeeds. It has everything we expect in a VPN and then some, with technical servers such as Tor-Over-VPN and double encryption being the service's standout features. Continued server updates make it the strongest VPN service and ad blocking and network protection characteristics raise NordVPN's skills higher. NordVPN also has an superb stance on user privacy, operating from the authority of Panama and collecting very little data.
Taken together, these variables are Enough to justify its monthly cost that is relatively high. NordVPN is a option, is highly recommended.
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It's not easy pretending to be dead - especially when it feels as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. Between an unfulfilled prophecy, the demon-occupied Lowlands, the continuing power of murderous Aifric Moncrieffe - not to mention her constant yearnings for Byron - Integrity Adair has a lot to worry about.
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If you haven't already noticed, I am a Geek! And nothing excites the geeky side of me more than new upgrades to my favorite programs and software and business tools. I just love it.
I am especially excited about the newest version of Wishlist Member that was released yesterday … with some wonderful new upgrades that I have been patiently (well, maybe not quite so patiently) awaiting.
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The Infusionsoft integration is now out of beta and released to the public. I work with many Infusionsoft clients; many of which have expressed a desire to incorporate a Wishlist Member site into their business. I've had access to the beta version for some time now, but as it is with most software or products in beta, there are usually a lot of bugs to work out and things to tweak to make sure they function properly; especially when that product is trying to integrate two very complex systems like Infusionsoft and Wishlist. I am so thankful for a very wonderful client that patiently worked with me during the beta testing of the software on their site. It was a tedious process, and I can't tell you how thrilling it was to finally call them with the news when we successfully integrated the two systems – it was almost like announcing the birth of a new child. (I told you I was a geek)
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On October 21, Dr. Wei Sun, representative of the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), made the announcement.
October 22, 2014 - EtherCAT has seen strong global use for more than 10 years, and accordingly, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has indeed grown into a global organization. A new milestone – not only for the ETG, but for the technology itself – was achieved today: EtherCAT is now a national technology standard in China. On October 21st, Dr. Wei Sun, representative of the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), made the announcement at a ceremony in Beijing. Hosted by ITEI president, Prof. Jinsong Ouyang, the event brought together numerous experts from a wide range of industries on October 21st in the official guest house of the Chinese government. There, SAC Director, Dr. Wei Sun announced EtherCAT as National Standard GB/T 31230 in China. As a special highlight, Chinese company representatives shared experiences with their numerous EtherCAT systems and applications with the audience and explained the benefits realized through implementation. When Yunying Huang, Vice President of Shenyang Machine Tool R&D Institute Shanghai, introduced the company's new, intelligent i5 CNC machine tool entirely based on EtherCAT, he emphasized that performance, openness, and the large product selection available from many of the world's largest vendors were the main decisive factors for selecting EtherCAT. Dr. Frank de Schepper, CEO of Wenzhou-headquartered SIBONAC Laser Technologies, which is also heavily involved in CNC applications, reported the benefits of EtherCAT for his company: "The EtherCAT protocol is open, easier to use, and faster than alterntive protocols." In addition, Prof. Ji Huan from Beihang University explained from a research point of view how CNC machines benefit from EtherCAT. Huan stated: "Besides the performance, I see the main advantage of EtherCAT for Chinese users and implementers alike being the excellent support that the technology enjoys in China. Training classes and workshops, sample code, documentation, and implementation support, as well as test and certification services, are readily available." In close cooperation with ITEI, several ETG member companies from China, as well as the local EtherCAT Competence Center at Beihang University in Beijing, contributed significantly to the completion of the standard. The worldwide adoption of EtherCAT, especially in China today, was clearly demonstrated in the presentations of Martin Rostan, Executive Director of the EtherCAT Technology Group, as well as Beryl Fan, Manager of the ETG China office in Beijing. "With over 400 local members, the ETG has grown tremendously in China, particularly over the past few years. Acceptance as a Chinese National Standard is a significant milestone for our organization. With this development it will now be even easier for end users, manufacturers, and vendors to understand, implement, and use EtherCAT in the future," explained Fan. Rostan adds: "China is growing into the world's largest automation market, and we are pleased to see the outstanding adoption rate of EtherCAT within this market in all kinds of applications, from machine controls, power generation and distribution, to mobile applications, scientific systems, and beyond. Becoming a recommended national standard in China will further boost the success of EtherCAT, providing even more local language access to the technology and ensuring acceptance in all publicly-funded projects." The ceremony closed with live demonstrations of various EtherCAT systems featuring Chinese and international EtherCAT products. About EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG): The EtherCAT Technology Group is an organization in which key user companies from various industries and leading automation suppliers join forces to support, promote and advance the EtherCAT technology. With over 2.900 members from 58 countries, the EtherCAT Technology Group has become the largest fieldbus organization in the world. Founded in November 2003, it is also the fastest growing fieldbus organization. About EtherCAT: EtherCAT is the Industrial Ethernet technology which stands for high-performance, low-cost, ease of use and a flexible topology. It was introduced in 2003 and became an international IEC standard and a SEMI standard in 2007. EtherCAT is an open technology: anyone can implement or use it.Learn More
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agosense @ embedded world 2020
On February 25 - 27, 2020 we are attending the embedded world - the international leading international trade fair for embedded systems - in Nuremberg.
Discuss with us - at booth 200 in hall 4 - the latest topics in the world of embedded systems and get to know our latest features around agosense.fidelia and agosense.symphony.
Would you like to visit this fair and our booth in hall 4?
With the E-Code 424733 you get your free admission ticket to embedded world 2019 in Nuremberg.
Please register online at: www.embedded-world.de/en/visitors/tickets/voucher
We are looking forward to interesting discussions and a lot of visitors to our booth!


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Who We Are
We Are Capstone
Capstone is a community of women & men pressing into God's love and purposes. On a regular basis lives are transformed, miracles happen, and people become more like Jesus – full of love & kindness. We write and play our own worship songs, meet in small groups called throughout the week called house churches, and we are involved in serve initiatives in our neighbourhoods.
What's To Come
Capstone is believing that God will continue to do amazing things in this season and the next. As our community grows so do our dreams! We're looking forward to new house churches, new serve and ministry opportunities, and new creative worship expressions in our community. We are anticipating seeing God continue to move in our city, and we are excited to see how the kindness of Jesus Christ will be shown through Capstone!


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As we approached the end of the 2018 Rotary year and started the new 2019 period, several new members joined the Rotary Club of Wolverhampton.
We look forward to the service and fellowship that being a member of the Rotary Club of Wolverhampton can bring.
And of course, being part of the World wide family of Rotarians is
extra special! Wecome everyone.
And its a special welcome too to a long standing friend of RC Wolverhampton- PP Sylvia Morgan who joins us from her previous club, RC Wolverhampton St Geirges- It's great to have you with us Sylvia.


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The latest happenings in the Webster Groves and Kirkwood school districts!
9640 Litzsinger - Premier location with a large New England style Cape Cod cottage. Wonderful park like lot (almost an acre) surounded by trees and privacy and lots of room for expansion. Enjoy the summer surrounded by charming brick pathways, multiple brick and stone patios and a four season room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the the rear gardens. (View Virtual Tour) You'll love the newly finished hardwood floors and original mouldings throughout. Plus two master suites (one up and one down) with the potential to use one as a mother in law suite or a study/office. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath and there is a lower level rec room. Seller has plans for an large addition/renovation to include a new family room/kitchen addition, luxury master bedroom wing, 4 car garage, and more. Plans are available at the property. Here's your chance to live on Litzsinger Lane only a 1/2 mile from fabulous Tilles Park. Plenty of additional off-street parking.
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Einstein's theory of happiness sells for $1.56M at auction
Albert Einstein's note on the theory of happiness sold on Tuesday for $1.56 million at a Jerusalem auction, handing over the scientist's 1922 musings to an unknown buyer.
Gal Wiener, CEO of the auction house, said the offers began at $2,000 and bids quickly flooded in for about 25 minutes. Wiener would not reveal the names of the seller or the buyer of the note.
The note largely exceeded the estimated pre-auction price, which was placed between $5,000 and $8,000. The $1.56 million price included the buyer's fee, the auction site stated.
The Nobel-winning scientist wrote the note while he was in Tokyo, just after he was told he would be awarded a Nobel Prize in physics, Winner's Auctions and Exhibitions said. A bellboy arrived at his room to deliver an item and Einstein didn't have cash to tip him. Instead, the scientist handed him a piece of paper with a message.
"A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness," the note reads in German.
A second note was handed to the same bellboy, which reads, "Where there's a will there's a way." That note also sold in the auction for $240,000, Wiener said. He did not disclose who was the buyer and seller in this case either.
The second note also exceeded its pre-auction estimate, placed between $4,000 and $6,000. Its bidding opened at $1,000.
The seller was reportedly the bellboy's nephew, the BBC reported.
Einstein was a founder of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and left it his literary estate and personal papers. He declined an invitation to serve as Israel's first president. Though not his most famous work, the scientist's musings shed light on one of the great modern minds.
Einstein died in 1955.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Straightforward scientific conclusions about climate change often fail to reach policymakers and the broader society. Climate scientists need to revise their communication strategies to close the vast gap in understanding that persists between what is known about climate change and how the public perceives the issue.
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Moving into the clarity of grey
Some people find comfort in black and white opinions. I find comfort in grey.
A while back I admitted that I was bad at contracts. I know I need to make them, sure, but that doesn't mean I will love them or won't mourn a little of my haphazard but contract-free zone.
Solidly grey opinion right?
Yes, and I got my fair share of mini-lectures from people who love contracts, suggesting I should be careful not to romanticise a world where the rules aren't omnipresent.
And then there was my post about ethical omnivores uniting with vegans to fight a common enemy. Not them and us, but good old grey against industrial animal farming. I'm nervous even mentioning it in case I get sent the same amount of vitriol again, not from unthinking meat eaters but the vegans themselves. One even told me I should walk off a bridge.
Why do some try so hard not to wear grey in life, and even more so in business? Grey people say life is complicated, yes. There's no simple path toward the correct answer, no. Why not move forward anyway, together into the grey?
Intrinsic to so much of business is this kind of complexity: schisms between staffing and revenue, between individual needs and the needs of the business as a whole, between decisions that might limit revenue but follow an ethical line. Grey means understanding both sides of an argument, embracing complex decision making, accepting a collision of ethics, guilt, habit, history, blindness and passion.
Moving forward with grey requires decision making that rests less on clear lines and more on clarity of purpose. If you know why you're doing what you are doing, then even when the answers aren't black and white, acknowledging the grey brings power.
It brings power even to the grey in your thoughts, in your mishaps and semi-successes. Sure, you might need them all to actually surface for this to happen, but think of all the grey-ish friends you'll make.
Let me be clear, your grey friends will not be wish-washy. They will be brave. And the decisions they make aren't rash, they're challenging. Grey people will say, bring on the pain and the questions! the salutes and the condemnation. To avoid these is like avoiding a bandaid that needs ripping off.
Go on, rip it off. After the shearing pain, your skin will start to breath.


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Small-cap stocks clung to the lower reaches of the broader market Thursday, largely moving in sync with the lukewarm
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Weighing things down were several health stocks, among them
Progen Pharmaceuticals
, an Australia-based biotech that agreed to sell 6.9 million of its shares to institutional and other investors for a heavily discounted price of $4.75 apiece. Shares were plunging 19.9% to $4.83 in recent trading.
Monogram Biosciences
( MGRM) lost a penny more than the Street had expected, according to Thomson Financial, and came in under sales estimates. Shares of the diagnostic-substances maker lost 11.4% to $1.64.
Fellow Californian
( CLRT), purveyor of cancer-related diagnostic services, sank 13.2% to $2.10 after posting a first-quarter continuing-operations loss of 6 cents a share that missed two analysts' estimates by 2 cents.
Meanwhile, medical-products maker
(THOR) - Get Report
, of Pleasanton, Calif., plunged 14.5% to $17.01 despite edging out top- and bottom-line estimates for the first quarter.
Town Sports International
(CLUB) - Get Report
, a New York-based fitness-club operator, was off 9.4% to $20.54 after widening its GAAP-based first-quarter loss.
Small tech losers included semiconductor-equipment maker
Axcelis Technologies
(ACLS) - Get Report
, which reported first-quarter income that fell just under the Street's 4-cent-per-share targets, and
( OPTC), a communications-equipment maker that swung to a first-quarter loss vs. last year. Axcelis, based in Beverly, Mass., plummeted 19.2% to $6.63. Maryland-based Optelecom tumbled 19.8% to $6.71.
On the other hand, California-based
Hansen Medical
shot up more than 20% to $22.75 after the Food and Drug Administration approved for commercialization its Sensei Robotic Catheter System and Artisan Control Catheter, a platform that assists physicians during the diagnostic phase of complex cardiac arrhythmia treatment.
( EPCT) said a midphase trial of its NP-1 cream pain medication achieved its primary endpoint in patients with a painful condition called post-herpetic neuralgia. Shares of the Tarrytown, N.Y., company were leaping 11% to $3.24.
Another health name,
Albany Molecular Research
vaulted 11.7% to $10.73 after first-quarter income totaled a dime a share vs. 6 cents a year ago. Analysts were looking for profits to flat-line with last year.
Also coming in higher than anticipated were staffing-services firm
Hudson Highland
( HHGP), recently leaping 12.2% to $18.99; wireless-products maker
, which added 9.4% to $22.21; and
(PGTI) - Get Report
, maker of impact-resistant windows and doors, lately up 13.3% to $11.90.
The Russell 2000 and
SmallCap 600 indices were both up slightly.


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Customer engagement and retention is vital for telcos to prosper, but is also a major challenge given high levels of competition and the often fickle nature of mobile users.
"Data is the new oil" has become a popular phrase in recent years, and while there is some dispute over who first coined the expression, there is far less disagreement about the veracity of the statement. Indeed, the value of data is widely recognised across most industries. When correctly applied, data analytics can help companies to better serve their customers, fostering loyalty and helping to generate more business.
The situation is especially familiar to telecom operators, which have collectively recognised the value of customer data for longer than many companies in many other industries. This is partly down to the fact that operators own the networks and the relationship with their customers, and therefore already have access to a certain amount of data. But given the fierce competition in the telecoms industry and the complex nature of gathering, analysing and using data, it is critical for telecom operators to work with partners to achieve success in this area.
One company that is more than proving its worth is Dubai-headquartered incentives and data analytics specialist, the ENTERTAINER, which is best known to residents in the GCC region for its popular consumer 'two-for-one' offers. After transforming itself during the past five years into an e-business that can help other companies better understand and serve their customers, the ENTERTAINER is fast becoming the go-to partner for telecom operators in the region and beyond.
Holistic approach
The ENTERTAINER, which already counts UAE telco du and Bahraini operator Batelco among its telecom clients, is able to help operators offer their customers an array of special offers such as 'Buy One Get One Free' for various products and services, while also increasing uptake of important telecom services such as roaming. At the same time, the ENTERTAINER can also assist its telecom operator clients and partners with data analytics, helping them to better understand their customers' behaviour and requirements, as well as gathering previously untapped data points. Moreover, the ENTERTAINER is also able to provide telcos with the flexibility of offering their customers the 'the ENTERTAINER' co-branded app or a tailored white-label product.
Peter Hubbard, head of the ENTERTAINER Business, explains: "Through the ENTERTAINER business's mobile app solutions, telecom operators have the ability to incentivise certain behaviours and actions throughout the customer lifecycle - from acquisition stage, to retention and upgrades.
"Beyond the thousands of rewards available through the solutions, the platforms also allow operators to accumulate data on their customers, from location-specific data to their redemption behaviour. This information can be used by telecom operators to create and improve on their marketing strategies, increase customer retention, and enhance their customer offering."
Hubbard adds that by showing customers the immediate value and ongoing savings in real time, operators can give their subscribers more reasons to join their network and stay loyal to the brand. The ENTERTAINER platform can also be leveraged by telcos to design tactical retention campaigns.
In terms of prepaid consumers, which account for a major proportion of operators' mobile revenues, telcos can introduce validity-linked offers through the ENTERTAINER platform to increase top-up frequencies. Additionally, they can also offer customised value added services to a particular consumer segment to improve ARPU values. Similar offers can also be designed for upselling to post-paid consumers.
Tried and tested
The ENTERTAINER's partnerships with du and Batelco offer pertinent case studies: Batelco and the ENTERTAINER launched a co-branded mobile app in July, giving Batelco's customers easy access to a wide range of 'Buy One Get OneFree' offers from merchants across Bahrain and travel vouchers for hotels around the globe. As part of the agreement, Batelco's Al Dana members and loyal high usage customers are eligible for the range of special offers and discounts available in the Batelco ENTERTAINER. Customers receive direct communications with details of the special offers and how to use those offers.
Dubai-based du has had a long-standing partnership with the ENTERTAINER. The first du ENTERTAINER App was launched in 2014 and was positioned as a value-added incentive for the acquisition of new du customers. "Due to the success of the programme, du went on to further increase its investment with the ENTERTAINER by requesting different solutions to meet their different business goals," Hubbard says.
This led to the debut earlier this year of a new in-destination app, du ENTERTAINER go. The app comes with every tourist sim purchased in the UAE and offers impressive discounts on attractions, trip planning features, all on an intuitive interface. Fahad Al Hassawi, chief commercial officer, du, explains: "We wanted to focus on providing exclusive benefits and added value to tourists through our Tourist SIM. Now visitors can engage and enjoy many of the sights and sounds of the UAE and really get to know our wonderful country."
Right to roam
One particularly important area where the ENTERTAINER can help operators to drive demand for services is roaming. Many mobile users in the region remain sceptical of using roaming services when traveling, partly owing to concerns about so called bill-shock. Hubbard suggests that operators can encourage uptake of roaming with bundled offers. For example, if customers are offered roaming packages that also include 2-for-1 deals on hotel bookings, meals, and discounted tourist experiences, they are far more likely to accept.
Demystifying deployment
For a platform that offers such advantages, the ENTERTAINER app in its various forms is also remarkably easy to deploy. Indeed, Hubbard says that the process is simple for operators."The ENTERTAINER team takes care of everything from the design to the build and the operation," he says. "Depending on the client's needs, ENTERTAINER can go as far as offering marketing resources to customer services," he adds.
The ENTERTAINER Business solutions are packaged in three different app platforms. These include the ever-popular 2-for-1 incentive based ENTERTAINER app and more recently, two new travel editions, ENTERTAINER guest (a mobile concierge for hotel guests) and ENTERTAINER go (a travel companion). These platforms can be used as a marketplace for a business's assets, in conjunction with the ENTERTAINER offers or solely on their own. Each platform is customisable and can be presented as a white label app, co-branded, or as an off-the-shelf solution, or simply integrated into an existing app.
For more info on the ENTERTAINER's B2B services, contact firstname.lastname@example.com


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Words and photo are great.
over and next
"Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'." -Viktor Frankl
"Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'." -Viktor Frankl
Words and photo are great.
Thank you!
Hi Julia. Haven't seen a post in a while.
Hope all is all right. Take care. 🙂
What is your "why"? 🙂
(Everything all right at work? Settling in?)
Be good.
Nice. Is the painting at your place? 🙂
It's live @julialight do you have insta profile if yes send me your username I will be happy to follow u
appreciated, though I don't do insta
God I love your blogs just have written a blog on resilience idea generated from one of your blog I'll be happy if you just give some time to it …😃
God thank you. I'll look at your stuff.
hmmm, wish it was as easy as 'deciding to be this or that'! Marvellously illustrated
Absolutely! Thanks, Paula


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|Project by NCchance
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I'm not ashamed to get right to the point and admit the heart/arrow feature were done using a HandiBot. The box was constructed of Curly Maple and Purpleheart lumber. This was my first time using many tools I've recently acquired. 6" Powermatic Jointer (helical head) and Festool DF 500 to name a few. Needless to say, this was an intimidating process and many mistakes were made and are evident. i.e. Didn't know how to do stopped dadoes. My wife did the writing because women have steadier hands, duh! Ultimately, I hope those of us who are new to the (dare I say sport?) world of woodworking use this as a motivator to grab the bull by the horns. The first cuts have always been the hardest for me. Lettuce get over it and make some progress! Imgur: https://imgur.com/gallery/NQQXp
-- Chance Lester
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#1 posted 01-05-2018 12:10 PM
Very nice…..the Handibot is interesting but expensive.
#2 posted 01-05-2018 04:10 PM
This is an interesting box. Nice work!
helluvawreck aka Charles
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
#3 posted 01-06-2018 05:11 AM
Chance, building boxes is a fine way to build skills. Sounds like you have a great eye for buying quality tools. Remember, there is a fine line between tool collecting and wood working. As time goes by and you get more accustomed to your equipment, I am sure your joinery will evolve. This box has some beautiful wood, and it looks like you are well on your way. Your work certainly looks far better that my early attempts. Nice job. Keep boxing and keep posting.
-- Big Al in IN
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Shiraz Tomb of Cyrus the Great
Tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae
The Tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae is his entombment put taking after his passing in the late spring of 530. Situated in old Persia and in present day's Fars territory, it lies 43 kilometers from Persepolis and is one of Iran 's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is said to be the most established base-separated structure on the planet. Regardless of having ruled over a significant part of the antiquated world, Cyrus the Great would plan a tomb that portrays outrageous straightforwardness and humility when contrasted with those of other old lords and rulers.
The Tomb is basic in shape, developed of substantial, painstakingly dressed ashlar pieces set with accuracy and secured by dovetail clasps. It has six expansive strides prompting the mausoleum. Though each of the three upper strides are 0.57 meters high, each of the lower ones are 1.05 meter high. The least stride appears somewhat taller as a feature of the establishment is uncovered. On the northwest side a thin entryway, 1.39 m high without the ledge and 0.78 m wide, leads through a little section to a chamber measuring 3.17 meters in length, 2.11 meters wide and 2.11 meters high. The gabled stone rooftop is empty. Around the Tomb were a progression of sections in spite of the fact that the first structure which they bolstered is do not present anymore.
Cyrus the Great
The plan of Cyrus' Tomb is credited to Mesopotamian or Elamite ziggurats, yet the internal chamber is typically ascribed to Urartu Tombs of a prior period. The fundamental improvement on the Tomb is a rosette outline over the entryway inside the peak. By and large, the workmanship and engineering found at Pasargadae exemplified the Persian combination of different customs, drawing on points of reference from Elam , Babylon , Assyria, and old Egypt , with the expansion of some Anatolian impacts.
In spite of the fact that there is no firm confirmation recognizing the Tomb as that of Cyrus, Greek students of history disclose to us that Alexander III of Macedon trusted it was. At the point when Alexander plundered and obliterated Persepolis , he visited the Tomb of Cyrus. Arrian, writing in the second century of the BC, recorded that Alexander told Aristobulus, one of his warriors, to enter the landmark. Inside he found a brilliant bed, a table set with drinking vessels, a gold pine box, a few adornments studded with valuable stones and an engraving on the Tomb. No hint of any such engraving survived and there is significant contradiction to the correct wording of the content was. It is trusted that it initially read "O man! I am Cyrus the Great, who gave the Persians a realm and was the ruler of Asia. Resentment me not thusly this landmark."
Another proposed, yet unverified, hypothesis is that the group of Cyrus (and his better half) did not lay inside the primary chamber, yet rather in a limited slither space that was found in 1959 in the middle of the principle chamber and pediment above. While the low roof of the structure's inside can be ascribed to the position of this emptied space, be that as it may, there is little proof to recommend that the space really housed any bodies.
Amid the Islamic success of Iran , the Arab armed forces happened upon the Tomb and wanted to crush it, viewing it as disregarding the principles of Islam. The guardians of the grave figured out how to persuade the Arab summon that the Tomb was not worked to respect Cyrus, but rather housed the mother of King Solomon, along these lines saving it from devastation. Thus, the engraving in the Tomb was supplanted by a verse of the Quran, and the Tomb ended up noticeably known as the Tomb of the mother of Solomon.
Pasargadae was first archeologically investigated by the German prehistorian Ernst Herzfeld in 1905, and in one unearthing season in 1928, together with his partner Friedrich Krefter. Late research on Pasargadae 's auxiliary designing has demonstrated that Achaemenid engineers constructed the city to withstand a serious tremor, what might today be named 7.0 on the Richter extent scale. The establishments are named having a base segregation outline, much like what is by and by utilized as a part of nations for the development of offices, for example, atomic power plants, that require protection from the impacts of seismic movement.
There has been developing concern in regards to the Sivand Dam, named after the close-by town of Sivand . Its position between both the remnants of Pasargadae and Persepolis has numerous archeologists and Iranians stressed that the dam will surge these UNESCO World Heritage locales, in spite of the fact that researchers required with the development say this is not clear in light of the fact that the destinations sit over the arranged waterline. Of the two locales, Pasargadae is the one considered the most undermined. Of extensively shared worry to archeologists is the impact of the expansion in dampness brought on by the lake. It is for the most part concurred that stickiness made by it will accelerate the demolition of Pasargadae.
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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
"Beautiful but Sparse Ruins"
The ruins of this city are spread out and require a car to go from site to site. The tomb of Cyrus is beautiful and has great light in the early morning. The other palaces are interesting but there is not a lot left. Still well worthwhile. Make sure you climb to the top of the fortress for great views of not only the ruins but also of the surrounding crops growing dramatically in the dry desert.
Visited October 2014


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In a story that resembles a made-for-TV movie, a single woman appears to have painted a picture of her future husband before she had ever seen his face.
In 2009, artist Chloe Mayo created a romantic depiction of her dream husband -- tall, dark, handsome, and bearded. According to Bournemouth News & Picture Service, the 31-year-old artist quickly forgot about the painting and a couple weeks later took up online dating. She encountered Michael Goeman on a singles' site before meeting him in person.
When the couple finally met, she was struck by the feeling of déjà vu. After realizing her new beau resembled her prophesied hubby, she hid the evidence under her bed. "I thought that if he saw the picture he would think I was a stalker..." she told the Daily Mail.
As the relationship evolved, Mayo decided to reveal her predictive painting and Goeman later popped the question. The couple were married last May and the artwork now hangs in their home.
Check out the painting in comparison with the couple's photographs in the slideshow below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.


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Contemporary Barbacoa
Not to be confused with barbecue, barbacoa is a dish traditional to South Texas made from meat byproducts from a cow's head and other parts. Traditionally, it was prepared by digging a hole in the ground, placing the head in the hole and slow-cooking it with hot coals. The meat separates from the bones and is served on corn or flour tortillas. More contemporary recipes for barbacoa often use lamb and are prepared in steamers.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Another Take on Barbacoa
Tejana music legend Mendoza, 88, shares her recipe for Barbacoa. Her daughter Yolanda Hernandez translates.
Lydia Mendoza's Recipe
Baking Time: approximately 4 hours
Utensils: A large steamer with a lid and a draining basket or a steaming rack
1 leg of lamb of about 3-4 kilos
2 kilograms of lamb ribs
250 grams of chickpeas, previously soaked
1 kilogram of carrots cut into pieces
6 laurel leaves
10 garlic cloves
10 green tomatoes cut into quarters
2 spoonfuls of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
2 onions cut into quarters
4 liters of pulque (a thick fermented alcoholic beverage made from various species of agave), beer or water
8 roasted maguey leaves (prepared by cooking the fleshy leaf base and trunk of certain agaves, especially the century plant)
12 avocado leaves
6 green chili peppers (optional)
Pour the liquid (either pulque, beer or water) into the bottom of the steamer. Add the chickpeas, carrots, laurel, garlic, tomatoes, salt, pepper, onions, chili peppers and avocado leaves.
Put the steamer basket or rack in place and cover it with maguey leaves. On top of the maguey leaves, alternately place pieces of meat and avocado leaves, and cover that with more maguey leaves. Seal the edges of the steamer with tortilla dough or with a mixture of flour and water, which takes on a consistency similar to bread crumbs. Leave the steamer cooking on the fire for approximately 4 hours.
NOTE: This recipe won't work if you leave out the pulque, beer or water. Placing only the vegetables at the bottom of the steamer would result in a more concentrated consome.