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As with other social technology websites in this project to make society work, the black arrows represent interpersonal compatibility, while a red arrow represents incompatibility or hostility. By choosing their friends carefully, they can all avoid that unpleasantness. At first I considered only these benefits, however new software has also many dangers, especially in the hands of the wrong people.
The front page of this website, Explosive Recombination, illustrates what can happen when interpersonal compatibilities are suddenly revealed, causing the breakup of all marriages. This is a simpler example, one in which a gradual optimization is possible.
Consider three acquaintances, Andrea, Barbara and Cecilia. At first, Andrea has little contact with Cecilia. Barbara does, but the two do not get along. These relationships can be improved if Barbara goes out of her way to avoid Cecilia. But to remain connected, Andrea now cultivates a friendship with Cecilia. Barbara can still communicate with Cecilia, but only indirectly, through Andrea. Communication is maintained but hostility is avoided.
I have used the term social network optimization for decades to refer to methods for improving the social environments of individuals, with the ultimately goal of making society work better for everyone. See the page on compatibility levels for more information.
My own use of the term social network optimization dates back to 1979, but first appeared on the web in 1999. I used it only reluctantly, because as a friend said to me, "nobody wants to be optimized". Because of that, I later broadened scope of my discussions to social technology, a more inclusive term, and a less controversial one. Perhaps it was not controversial enough, since it has taken many years to attract any attention at all.
As in the early days, my interest has been on a specific kind of problem, the creation and improvement of social structure. Because people are interconnected, this structure takes the form of a network. This network would be improved if it was easy for every single person to find a compatible spouse, for each of us to have a best friend and a good job, which not only makes the best use of our skills, but meets our preferences.
The contemporary social media do not help. Indeed they are probably harmful, because they decrease the signal to noise ratio — our needs and preferences are barely visible in the sea of noise. Facebook, for example, makes it easy to have hundreds of low level friends. What we need are a few high level friendships.
In general, I think that using the social network for anything like marketing can only hurt it, and that weakening it with dangerous social media is even more harmful. Our current social technology, including what is now being called social network optimization spreads noise and adds distortions not unlike the diseases spread by microbes before the germ theory of disease and the need for sterile operating procedures was known. What I have called social network optimization and advocated as social technology is different, something based on mathematics and capable of changing society with surgical precision, to make it work without the "infections" of war, famine, violent crime and poverty.


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Orange and Apricot Muesli Crunch
- Serves: 6-8
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 30 mins chilling
- Effort: easy
- 2 3 tbsp orange curd
- 250 ml crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
- 140 g dried apricots, (no-soak) diced
- 55 g golden syrup
- 55 g light brown sugar
- 2 level tsp ground ginger
- 225 g luxury muesli
- 55 g dark chocolate, grated, to decorate
1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/Gas 5.
2. In a bowl mix the orange curd into the crème fraiche, adding more to taste and stir in the apricots. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the golden syrup, sugar, ground ginger and muesli, mixing well.
4. Spread the muesli mixture evenly in the greased lined 23cm loose-based flan ring. Press the mixture down with the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden-brown. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Once cooled, transfer the baked muesli crunch into a serving dish. Spoon over the crème fraiche mixture. Top with grated dark chocolate and serve at once.
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- Solder iron and solder
- Jumper cable (or any cut wire)
- Screwdriver set
- Allan key
- Scissors (to pry the box open)
- Multimeter (to measure continuity/voltage after modification)
- Mbox2
- USB cable with 5V power supply
I have an old Mbox2 that I used when I was a student at Berklee. Never sold it for nostalgic reasons. As time passed, the manufacturer stopped supporting the software driver and I even though I really wanted to use it as a preamp/mixer, I couldn't just connect a 5V (any current rating from 1A to 2.5A) DC USB power supply and use it as a standalone. It requires the box to be connected to a computer.
Thanks to the internet, I found two partial solutions:
- Mbox1 software bypass: http://www.zachpoff.com/diy-resources/digidesign-mbox-1-standalone-mod/
- Opening an Mbox2: https://youtu.be/6X70MhScVEM
Here is my solution to the Mbox2 standalone.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage caused with this modification.
Start by removing the box's stand with the provided Allan key.
Remove the three Phillip screws underneath the sticker.
Remove all the screws on the back panel. Remember to organize them in groups.
Remove the rings around the 6 1/4″ mono jacks. (Notice the screw difference used to tighten the MIDI ports and the others).
Remove the front panel's sticker using the smallest flat head screwdriver. Checkout the YouTube video above, if necessary. The video suggested to have the knobs removed. I didn't think it was required. Also, I recommend removing the front panel with it facing the bottom. This will keep the LED casings and plastic buttons intact. You can now slide the front panel out – slowly.
You'll then expose four screws for the top cover. Unscrew them. Remember to organize your screws accordingly…
Then, unscrew the screws attached to the bottom cover.
This may be the hardest part – prying the plastic cover open. As they are not only tightened to the box with screws, they top and bottom covers are held together with double sided tape on both the left and the right side. Use common sense. For me, my best tool was the pair of craft scissors. Be careful with the amount of force you use. If needed, watch the YouTube video I posted above.
The back panel should also come off easily at this point. If not, try checking if you missed anymore screws on the back panel.
Once that part is over, you'll find eight more screws on each side of the box. Remove them. Remember – organize.
Look, more screws to hold the shield of the box together!
… and more screws… when all the screws have been removed, slowly separate the top shield from the bottom shield from the back panel side, as there are wires connecting the top PCB to the bottom PCB. Sorry I didn't take a photo to show this part. But you can roughly see the said wires from the 3rd photo from the end of this post.
This is how I organized the various screws.
Wet your soldering iron sponge with water (if that's what you use), and turn the iron on. If you don't have flux, I recommend melting some solder on your jumper cable legs first, then attempt to solder one end of the jumper legs to U19 (74HCT14D)'s pin 14 (in this case I soldered it to the via/little hole next to the pin) and the other to U23 (6N137)'s pin 8, as shown in the pictures below.
Test your continuity with the multimeter. If it's all good, plug in the USB cable power supply to the USB port. The LEDs should come on immediately.
The working theory behind is briefly explained in the Mbox1 software bypass link, except that on Mbox2, the components have changed. In a nutshell, the original design of the box is to hold back the power to the amplifiers (MAX4488 ICs located near the front panel) to prevent any power surge damage to the amplifiers until the power is stable and your computer has completely loaded the driver for the Mbox. That's the risk I'm willing to take since the box is of no use to me anyway if I don't modify it. Furthermore, the surge risk is higher when the Mbox is powered via a computer's USB port, as different computer manufacturers have different USB output power tolerance, whereas the power coming from a wall adapter is better regulated.
When you are ready to put the box together, simply reverse the steps above. When you come to the part of putting the front panel back, this is how I arrange the LED casings and buttons before re-attaching the front panel back to the box.
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- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Buttery Sweet Dough Flavor or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia, optional
- 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups berries or 12 Italian prune plums, halved
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon, to sprinkle on top
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8″ or 9″ square pan, or 9″ or 10″ round pan.
- Beat together the butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Add the eggs, beating until thoroughly combined. The mixture may look somewhat coagulated; that's OK. Stir in the vanilla and optional flavor.
- Add the flour, mixing to make a smooth, stiff batter.
- Spread the batter in the pan. In the larger-sized pans, the batter will be spread fairly thin; that's OK.
- Spread the berries or plums on top. If you use plums, place them with their skins up. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake the cake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, and the cake showing around the berries is a light golden brown. Remove it from the oven, and serve warm, or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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SCOTLAND have vowed to continue their fight to have Steven Shingler declared eligible to play for them in the forthcoming Six Nations.
The Swansea-born fly-half, whose "qualification" rests on the fact his mother, Jeanette, hails from Dumfries, was called up by Andy Robinson for the opening match with England.
But an International Rugby Board (IRB) ruling this week stated that the London Irish fly-half can only represent Wales after he represented them at age-group level.
The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) believe Shingler, who has several family members in Langholm, should still be free to switch nationalities and say they will be appealing the decision.
In a statement, the IRB said: "A player is tied to a country if he has played for the senior national team or the next senior national representative team against opposition of the same designation.
"The IRB has reiterated to both Unions that during 2011 both Wales and France officially designated their Under 20 team to be the next senior national team.
"As the IRB has been advised that Shingler represented Wales Under 20 against France Under 20 in 2011 it would therefore indicate that he is tied to Wales and ineligible to play for any other Union."
In response, the SRU outlined their intention to challenge the matter and said Shingler wanted to play for Scotland.
Their statement said: "We remain fully supportive of the player and his sincere desire to represent Scotland and we intend to refer this matter to the IRB's Regulations Committee in order that it can consider the case formally in accordance with IRB Regulation 2."
The SRU are hopeful that a previous case involving two former Wales Under 20 internationals, James Loxton and Matthew Jarvis, will help their claim.
Both players remain eligible to play for Ireland despite also playing against France in a game in 2010.
But the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) remain adamant that the player is ineligible to represent Scotland.
Their statement read: "The WRU welcomes the IRB announcement which confirms that proper procedures were followed when informing the 2011 Wales U20 team to play France they would be solely Wales qualified at senior level after taking part in the game.
"It is important that all players informed of their potential senior selection status now or in future are left in no doubt about the authority of the regulations and protocols in place.
"The case of Steven Shingler being named as an RBS Six Nations Scotland squad player could not be left untested because of the impact on all other players."
Shingler's London Irish head coach Toby Booth said this week that "common sense must prevail" in the international row.
Booth said: "Steve wants to play at the best level he can.
"Commonsense must prevail surely because why are we trying to stop people reaching their full potential?
"One country has shown an interest, the other hasn't."
Scottish fans could get a first look at Shingler this Sunday in Edinburgh's bid to claim a Heineken European Cup quarter-final place with a win over the player's London Irish side.
The Exiles deliberately kept Shingler's presence low key by restricting him to a brief appearance from off the bench when their qualifying hopes ended in a 22-15 defeat by Cardiff Blues on Saturday.
Booth said: "He is in contention. He finished the game fit and well which makes him a potential because of the size of our squad and who we have got fit. We are only 60 per cent healthy at the moment so the 24 who are fit and healthy will probably go."


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The Disgusting Assumption People Make About A Man Based On His Wife
Once upon a time it was considered custom for women to take their Husband's name after marrying. These days, more women are choosing to keep their maiden name than ever before and according to new research, this affects the way their husband is perceived by others. When a man's wife rejects the concept of taking his surname, he is subsequently perceived as less masculine.
Conducted by researchers at the University of Nevada, the Sex Roles study examined people's perceptions of men whose wives had chosen to keep their last name.
The authors carried out a series of online surveys on UK and US-based undergraduates who were asked to envisage a hypothetical scenario in which a heterosexual woman had decided to keep her surname after marrying. They were then prompted to answer questions about the husband's personality.
The results showed that these men were perceived as disempowered as a result of their wife's decision.
"A woman's marital surname choice therefore has implications for
perceptions of her husband's instrumentality, expressivity, and the
distribution of power in the relationship," explains lead author
Rachael Robnett.
"Our findings indicate that people extrapolate from marital surname
choices to make more general inferences about a couple's gender-typed
personality traits."
The number of women choosing to keep their maiden names is rising, According to a Google Consumer Survey conducted by The Upshot. Previous studies have shown that women who make such a decision are also perceived differently. They are generally described as more ambitious, assertive and powerful - terms that Robnett's team concludes are typically ascribed to men.
According to Robnett, people who make such assumptions are unable to let go of traditional gender roles and can be described as "hostile sexists".
"We know from prior research that people high in hostile sexism respond negatively to women who violate traditional gender roles," she Explained.
"Our findings show that they also apply stereotypes to non-traditional women's husbands."
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Artists' deadline for art show nears
The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft show, is set for April 30 and May 1 on Hilton Head Island.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is seeking artists who work in acrylic, pastels, clay, wood, fibers, metals, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media or photography to participate in the event. More than 60 artists from 12 states displayed and sold original artwork at last year's market. There will be $5,000 in prize money awarded. Applications are due Tuesday.
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text: 09 Dec 2013 08:00 Etihad Airways has doubled the number of flights and tripled the number of seats which it offers between Abu Dhabi and the Indian cities of Mumbai and New Delhi, adding a second daily service and introducing wide-bodied Airbus jets on both routes. Under the expanded schedules, effective immediately, new mid-afternoon services to Mumbai and New Delhi are operated with single-aisle Airbus A320s, each seating 136 passengers, and existing late evening departures have been upgraded to larger aircraft. On the Abu Dhabi-Mumbai route, the evening flight is now operated with 292-seat Airbus A340-600 aircraft, seating 12 passengers in Diamond First Class, 32 in Pearl Business Class and 248 in Coral Economy. This is the first Indian route on which Etihad Airways has offered First Class. The A340-600 will add 2,044 seats per week from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai, taking the total from 952 to 2,996 seats in each direction – just over triple the previous capacity. On the Abu Dhabi – New Delhi route, the evening service has been upgraded to a 254-seat Airbus A330-200 aircraft, seating 18 guests in Business Class and 236 in Economy. This will add 1,778 seats per week to and from New Delhi, increasing from 952 seats to 2,730 in each direction – almost triple the previous capacity. The new Etihad Airways flights will also be marketed by Jet Airways as an extension of the airlines' existing codeshare partnership. President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said the increased capacity on both routes was in response to growing demand for more seats and delivered more schedule choice between Abu Dhabi and India's two largest cities. "India is a significant and growing market for us," Mr. Hogan said. "These increases enable us to serve not only the local traffic demands between Abu Dhabi and India, but also to deliver much greater international connectivity for business and leisure guests. "Travellers from India will have more opportunities to connect with flights to destinations including Abu Dhabi, the GCC, Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America, while those flying to India will benefit from additional seats and more schedule options, providing greater travel flexibility." Contatti Siamo una compagnia aerea internazionale e in quanto tale siamo presenti ovunque. Scopri come contattare l'ufficio Etihad più vicino.Visualizza i dettagli di contatto Commenti Se ci vuoi inviare un commento, un complimento o un reclamo, oppure se vuoi semplicemente porci una domanda, ti invitiamo a fare clic qui Dacci il tuo "Mi piace" Visita la nostra pagina su Facebook! Guarda i nostri video Visita il nostro canale su YouTube! Seguici Etihad Airways | Offerte Etihad | Assistenza Etihad | Premi Etihad


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So what happens when you've got married and you've got a lot of time on your hands? Start a wedding blog and come up with tricks and ideas for the next time round…to the same man obviously!
Here are some of the ideas from my wedding that I thought I'd share x
I wanted something really interactive and fun for the guests to do our wedding reception. There's that period in between photos and dinner with not that much to do, so I came up with the idea of a 'DIY photobooth'. I found this template on the Martha Stewart website and asked my lovely Usher Martin to change the colour to match my colour scheme. I then had this printed to around 6ft by 8ft. It's pretty big, but it had a really great impact when people walked into the hall.
Then I scoured charity shops and any other place that I could find for props! My mother in law kindly lent me her vintage suitcase to put all of the bits and pieces in which I think really finished off the look.
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My partner and I work with each and every client personally. Your case will not be passed off to paralegals or assistants. We understand the hardships you are facing and are here to help you get the benefits you need and deserve. We have been serving the legal needs of those throughout the Colorado Springs area for over 25 years and have a long track record of success winning results for our clients.
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Earlier today, we reported how the EFCC reportedly froze seven different bank accounts of the Adeleke family, including that of Osun state PDP governorship aspirant Isiaka Adeleke, Davido's billionaire father.
Ovation International CEO, Dele Momodu has now via his twitter handle, confirmed the story.
According to a tweet shared by ChangeTheChange (PDP Twitter handle) which Davido has since retweeted and dropped comments like, 'Make dem go Wells Fargo for Atlanta na'.
EFCC freezes 7 different bank account of the Adeleke family (@IsiakaAdeleke1 PDP gubernatorial Candidate's family) including that of @iam_Davido and his multi billionaire dad.
On the other hand, PMB releases N16B to @raufaregbesola to rig election. pic.twitter.com/RyUQ2Z1tOL
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Talia chose her gown a full 2 years before her wedding. Her choice was so stunning and worth the wait. Talia and Brett got married at Cornwall Park with the gorgeous photo setting it offers. Talia said
"Thank you so much for all your help and amazing service. I absolutely loved my dress and had so many compliments on the day. Thanks to Liz for making everything so easy too. She made the whole process a breeze and (I'm sure this happens all the time!) but thanks for convincing me to wear a veil. It just completed my look. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
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PlayStation Vue problems
PlayStation Vue is a cool TV service that allows its users to watch movies, live TV and sports until their hearts are content as a an Internet streaming service. But from time-to-time its service does have issues when streaming, movies etc shutting down for no apparent reason and not being able to access the service full stop due to servers not working properly.
Right there on your PlayStation 3 and 4 is a better TV experience and when working in the right manner it is a very good service indeed. But customers have come forward to complain on social media networks, but now we here at Is Down Right Now USA would like for you to use this as your main PlayStation Vue community page when you have problems.
Are you having PlayStation Vue problems? If the answer is yes please do share with the community and us, please do remember to add your location and what console you are using.
PlayStation Vue status reports for Tuesday 23rd of July 2019To find out if PlayStation Vue is down right now, see reports below.
Problems with PlayStation Vue? Share issues with Is Down Right Now readers:
- Jacob
All I keep getting is "Authentication of your PlayStation Vue account failed" why is this happening and is it happening to anyone else?
- Perry
I have PlayStation Vue on my PS4 and no movies are playing for me, seems like contect is not working and i have no idea why.
- Lucy
According to the PlayStation Service Status page they are aware of isses with Vue, there are issues on both PS3 and PS4 and users may have issues with accessing content. Basically a few channels and features not working.
- Bruce
This is the case I know and thank you for sharing Lucy, but its been a fair few hours now Vue services have been down. How long now do we have to wait until all content and features are back to normal?
- Holly
Why is it I cannot access my PlayStation Vue app on my tablet?
- Robert slack
My PS vue is down. Geez
- Mike Wenzel
PS Vue Philadelphia is down
- Gold Brix
Had some trouble earlier today…
- Paul Higley
It plays just fine for about 10 minutes then just hangs up and says I have network connections problems. If I reboot the playstation it works fine for another 10 minutes and then hang us again.
- Gina B
Yes, I'm having problems too in Indiana. Using Fire TV and Fire Stick, 4 TV's, same error message claiming I'm in a differnt location. I HAVE NOT MOVED! Apparently internet providers change IP addresses each time they update their systems and it causes problems This is not good.
- Kal
cant access from my Fire TV Stick – shows a network connection problem [MLBAM-500] anybody else? thanks
- Katherine
From Apple TV, can't get past the create profile page, after answering all the questions and checking off all the boxes
- Jeff Schembera
ROKU user. Couldn't launch after answering all questions,using code, etc. Talked to help desk and was told they couldn't help. Told me I couldn't activate using an IPad. Tried lab top still no luck. If you can't access what good is it.
- Fred
Roku user. Won't access live TV or My Shows. Nothing playing now.
Roku won't access now, it went down after 7:30pm since we have it working on one of our Roku units, but can't access on others right now, location SW Indiana
- Lee Haley
Roku 3 cannot access down for me also getting status 500 internal server error
- carl p.
Playstation Vue down, internal server 500 error
- carl p.
Playstation vue up now, north texas area
Mine is down. Clearwater, FL.
- Jsay
Ps vue down in east Texas
- Independence_R_US
I've been getting "PN timed out errors". But only on my PS3. The other devices don't seem to give this error. Also, other applications on the PS3 don't give this error. Any suggestions?
- Mitch
My vue wont get fs1 cant watch dodger game wtf
- Rick Minor
FS1 not working "Network error." Other stations have this same problem. Have restarted app several times and roku several times.
- Thomas Henson
Currently down in Ohio
- Mindy Drum Busch
Did update software on PS4, now it continuously shows Playstation vue logo on the screen and an error message pops up every 3 minutes saying : error, please select another program….
- Sam Delgado
Same exact thing here. I deleted the app and did a reinstall but this didn't work, same error.
- Eric V. Parms
My PS Vue is down right now. I'm using firesticks and smart TV'S in my house. I should have known with Sony always having server issues this would happen. Stone Mountain Ga.
- Christopher Mullins
Buffering like mad in mn
- Chris Vetter
None of my channels are playing, they are all registering put it's like it's paused and will not play
- Chris Vetter
Fixed, apparently I needed to restart my fire stick
- Shayla Lemna
PS Vue starts with putting in zip code after I push Ok then shows a black screen!! Push back ext and still nothing!! PS4 Michigan
- QuestionsEverything
PS Vue is currently not showing anything except Search and Profile. None of the Channels, My Shows or Recent are shown. This is on Roku Stick (2016).
- Alias1333
Ps vue is nothing but junk. I started a free trial last night and I have already called them like 5 times with problems. The problem was it kept saying it was picking up a zip code in Raleigh Durham NCbut I only live less than twenty miles from Charlotte NC. So I called them and told them the area code I live in and still would not after countless times register my service in Charlotte. I tried to change the zip on my ps4 and my actual home computer. It would not take. I don't blame the people who answer the phone but apparently Sony has not trained anybody properly. They were all very nice just not very knowledgeable about what to do with any problems. They seemed to struggle with my concerns. So thank good this happened during my free trial. I cancelled my service and removed credit card info. I'm gonna try Sling Tv if that still does not work I will just get cable in my area. Appreciate this site letting me vent.
- Beth
What causes the system failed error code. Vue has been down since last night. Nothing is getting it running again. I have tried all the normal things.
- Rob
None of the channels or the guide will load currently, restarted the Roku and that didn't work, moved to the Apple TV and the last channel I had open will play but none of the channels will open and the guide will not load. All other services are working correctly.
won't even log into the service at all on my ps4 since Sunday morning…..I'm in Jacksonville FL
I've had Vue for about 3 months and when it works properly it's a good service but this is my first time that its been down in my area, it's been off about two days, luckily I have sling and Netflix as backups….this sucks
- felicia kobernik
Watching a dvr harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2. Watched 1/4 of the movie then says "um-ba4z" error code. Everything else works on vue. Ohio ps4
- Peter Ian Staker
Trying to login via PS4, won't work. Keep getting error that says it's not available and to try again later.
- James Starr
Can't getting playstion vue programing to work. Get error saying not available (2 days now). No customer service available to help with issue. Paying for service that doesn't work, what is Playstion vue doing for there customers that are paying for service that they are not receiving?
- Bernard Shenkman
Noticed I got an email from Playstation stating that my Vue acct was canceled due to non payment….email was dated for today….SUNDAY the 5th of Feb! Now thats a little strange, as my bank does NOT do business on Sunday….but just to make sure I checked my acct. Sure enough, there was NO attempt on the part of Playstation to collect their subscription payment. My payments are usually taken from my bank acct on the 6th of the month. Now I find that I simply cannot log onto my Playstation vue….getting messages like,"check connection….no Internet connection available" ….problem is that I have a wonderful connection to the internet and my Fire stick is accessing all the other apps! Now I am beginning to wonder if this "Cancellation due to failure to make payment" BOGUS email was received by anybody else…..can there a nefarious connection?????
- Tava bowman
Black screen that says select in bottom left and guest in bottom right. Anyone have this issue before?
- Arriverderchy
Having issue right now also. Never happened before
- Jake McCardel
Having same issue. Never occurred before
- Brenda
PlayStation channels keep buffering did all the usual fixes still doing it some channels worst than others really getting tired of it
- James C.
I Can't get it to load fully. I get to a black screen after it clears buffering
- Jackie
My ps vue kicked me out 2 days ago and has not worked since, and when I try and send a email it says system error try later…..so pissed off
- Dewey
Constantly buffering
- Tony Waugh
Useless! Buffering is constant. Switched to online stream on iPad and it is perfect. Can't understand why this is such a problem. Bad deal sony.
- Gray JM
The app on my phone continues to tell me to select another show/video to vue. Works fine on the console. This started happening Friday June 9th, 2017. Nothing wrong with my phone or Google cast. Uninstalled and re-installed the app. Signed in and out, cleared cache. Tech supports doesn't know. Anyone?
- Mike
I have no idea what is happening but timing out all the time seems to be my current issue with PLayStation Vue.
- Mike
The general loading screen keeps freezing on me, i switch on then off and then back on again and the issue keeps happening.
- DaveM
Down in Omaha now………. Just billed me and now nothing to watch.
- Darth Kaltavius
Down for me right now.. Huntsville AL
- greenpumpkin
In Tennessee. Not working. Seems to have a lot of problems very frequently. I'm cancelling.
- Greg Hull
Was kicked out of Vue to Amazon home screen around 6:00 pm in Bakersfield on Monday. Using Amazon Fire TV 3rd generation. Also had a couple of freezes on two channels prior to the kick out.
- Jack Nelson
Went out right when sotu to start
- Pete Corsi
Same old um-ba4z error when trying to watch dvr. So tired of this happening
- QuietStormX
Yeah down online.. On PC!
- QuietStormX
D.C Metro area…… ;-(
- Susan Webb Bailey
For the past couple of weeks, it is down more than it is up. Stops like it is buffering, both in DVR and live modes. Sometimes locks up completely and will not go past a certain point. Then eventually just goes back to the blue playstation screen and you have to start all over. When it does this, there is no getting out of it. I just switch to Netflix. Last night it would NOT play Madam Secretary. I switched to the app on my phone and watched the entire show without a hitch. Is it the Fire Box? I'm thinking of switching to another service.
- Lynette
am so sick and tired of the constant need to "activate" my account and be able to watch! No problem with them taking out the money each month, I don't make them jump through to get paid. Now, you have to pick which pictures have a bicycle in them, or a car, and by the time you frikking do that, your activation is worthless. I am about ready to throw in the towel on this!………………
- Keyser Söze
I just cut the cord last week. Already having problems with Vue. Besides weather, never had a problem with cable. I can't even use ESPN or NBC apps because I don't have a sub with them (which I do with the Vue Core package). I'm missing playoff hockey and basketball tonight. Not a very good first impression Sony.
- Jennifer Perryman
Psvue is down on my ps4 and on my phone. It even signed me out on my ps4. I'm in Lexington NC
Sony Playstation Vue down right now in Santa Fe, NM… Also signed out of iOS. Was watching Man U vs Liddypool on TV when it dropped dead, not even allowed signing back in. Finished watching match on ESPN app via tvOS.
- Tom
Using Firestick and PSVue… constant daily buffering. Only when streaming PS Vue. Hulu and Netflix work fine. More annoying lately especially with price increase
- Patrick D Ryan
I am using Firestick and vue. Last week, I had a problem with getting CNBC. I talked with support (Playstation) and I was instructed to flush the data and cache. That worked fine. But, now I find that I need to do this on a frequent basis. I am using a 2nd generation Firestick. I have another set that has a 3rd generation, that has not had this problem (…yet).
I have only had the problem with CNBC.
- Brenda
I use fire tv box that's a little older started buffering so bad you can watch I'm about ready to cancel PlayStation and pitch the box out the window anyone else having trouble
- Cobra
Playstation Vue is down in Las Vegas .
- David Francis
PlayStation Vue has CNBC on USA right now. It's pissing me off
- John
PSVue A)WAYS has Fox news shuttering until you switch channels. wHY
- Christina Scamahorn
Error 409. Down in Piqua OH
- Geneva Ayte
Central Florida here. I spoke to Customer Service (30 mins. for a call-back). They say it's "Maintenance" and the "servers should be back up" by 9 p.m. ET. Total baloney. Better they just say: We're down, working on it and don't know what the heck happened. Heard that UK went down a couple of hours prior so this is suspicious.
- Geneva Ayte
Stop watching CNBC then. Sheesh.
- DonnieDopeNeedles
Seems to work on my computer but not on the Roku box. It looks Like it buffers a bit on the computer though.
Central Florida down message 409
- rth77
Down in Oklahoma City.
- nicole
Just shut down
St louis mo there is no sound
- J Crane
vue lagging seriously in east central fla! been that way for 2 days on and off, normally rarish issues, but this has been the worst! im skurd, hold me


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Admissions and Enrollment
An admission information session and testing will be scheduled after transcripts, validating documents and the letter of reference are received. Nursing school applicants who meet the minimum admission standards are brought before the Admissions Committee and notified of the Committee's decision by letter. Upon receipt of an acceptance letter, the applicant must submit a nonrefundable deposit by the deadline indicated, which ensures a seat in the upcoming class.
Enrollment Procedures
- The deposit is credited to the first-term tuition and purchase of the Nurse's Pac.
- Outstanding liberal arts or science courses may be taken at Mercy College, or upon approval by the Registrar, other accredited colleges. The student will be automatically enrolled at Mercy College as a part-time, nonmatriculated student. Financial aid will not be available for students who choose to attend a college other than Mercy College.
- All students must have a computer and printer or external access to a computer and printer to receive emergency announcements. Internet accessibility is essential. All students must submit a valid email address to the School of Nursing to facilitate communication with faculty and staff. Students are expected to possess basic computer literacy skills—including proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-mail.
- Students must complete a health examination with screening tests and immunizations as required by the New York State Department of Health and affiliating agencies prior to registration.
- Students are responsible to obtain BLS-C (CPR) training, purchase uniforms, submit for background check and drug testing, and purchase textbooks and necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.
Students are not permitted to begin the clinical experience without a background check, drug testing, health clearance and a current CPR card. A special form will be provided that must be completed before registration by the student's primary care provider. This form requires health records, screening tests and immunizations. The completed form is submitted directly to Occupational Health Services.
Accepted candidates can defer enrollment up to one year with payment of nonrefundable deposits. If registration does not occur in one year and the applicant decides to enter the school at a later date, a new application must be submitted with the appropriate fees. Admission criteria in effect at the time of reapplication will apply, and prior acceptance does not guarantee the applicant's reacceptance status.


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These SF Stores Are Collecting Supplies for Displaced NorCal Neighbors
On Monday morning, most of San Francisco woke up wondering if our city was on fire. So far, San Francisco proper has been spared, but our beloved wine country neighbors have not been as fortunate. At least 11 people have died, more than 100 are still missing, and 1,500 buildings have been destroyed.
Locals have already stepped up this year to support hurricane relief efforts for folks in Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and more. While there's still so much to do for those affected by the storms, we also need to help our NorCal friends who just lost their homes and possessions in the fires. Many of these people got out with only the clothes on their backs. They need us.
To that end, several San Francisco stores are collecting clothes and supplies. Love On Haight (1400 Haight Street at the corner of Haight and Masonic) is giving away free clothes to displaced wine country residents and accepting donations "for the next few days." Similarly, Noe Valley Pet Co. (1451 Church Street), is collecting donations of pet supplies to donate to Sonoma animal shelters.
In Pacific Heights, Superga San Francisco (2326 Fillmore Street) is collecting supplies and donations through Sunday, October 15.
In Bernal Heights, Kids Cuts (85 29th Street) is collecting money for food and blankets for NorCal residents. The salon has already raised a "few hundred dollars," and writes on Facebook, "We will be matching it all and bringing water/food/blankets to anyone I know who asks for help and all the shelters I can get to in order to assist everyone!"
Andytown Coffee Roasters in the Outer Sunset is collecting donations at their roastery (3016 Taraval) as well. Please note: this is not the same address as the coffee shop. Drop off items between 7 am and 5 pm on Wednesday, October 11. The Andytown crew will be driving donations to the Petaluma shelter Thursday morning. For more information on the types of items they're requesting, check out Andytown's Facebook page.
All four Ambiance locations (Haight Street, 24th Street, Union Street, and Irving Street) are collecting goods to send to the North Bay. In a post to Facebook, the local boutique chain announced that it will be collecting diapers, pet food, wet wipes, new socks, toilet paper, clean pillows, clean blankets, hand sanitizer, phone charging cords, small tissue packets, and feminine hygiene products. Drop off supplies at any of the four shops by Sunday, October 15.
Know of another local business that is collecting items for the NorCal fires? Please comment below or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I will update this post as more information becomes available.
If you have a way to bring supplies to the North Bay, 7x7 has a longer list of shelters that are accepting donations. If you have room in your home, you can also host a displaced neighbor through Airbnb's Open Homes program. (H/T SFGate)
NorCal has a long road to recovery ahead. Do what you can to help your neighbors.


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The crypto-currencies are becoming an incredible craze in the world. To such a point that some criminals are interested in it very closely. The proof with these kidnappers of South Africa, who have demanded a ransom in Bitcoins. A great first !
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It is in South Africa that the events took place only a few days. A young teenager was the victim of a kidnapping. Events that could have remained unnoticed but has quickly become an international one. In fact, the kidnappers have set the conditions of release, to say the least surprising. They asked for the equivalent of 105 000 euros in Bitcoins.
Pixabay – The DigitalArtist / This is the first time that a ransom is required in Bitcoin.
This ransom demand in crypto-currencies is a world first. The young boy who was kidnapped in the town of Witbank in the area of Mpumalanga has become in spite of himself a star. And it was lucky, because the whole world is made of passion for its removal that was extremely fast and well-organized. The child has been abducted by a group conveyed, under the frightened eyes of his parents.
A ransom in Bitcoins
The kidnappers have left him a word to the attention of the child's parents, asking for ransom money in Bitcoins. This would be the first documented case of kidnapping, including of Bitcoins in the country. Yet, kidnappings are unfortunately very common in this part of the globe and extortion attempts to explode these last few months. It is, however, unusual for criminals to claim the Bitcoins.
Pixabay – Stux / criminals have demanded a ransom of 15 Bitcoins.
The ransom was thus 15 Bitcoins and the interest is obviously the intraçabilité of the virtual currency. A great way to escape from the authorities. The criminals have not been identified, but the child was released. It is not known in exactly what circumstances, but it seems that the young adolescent goes well and that the parents have not had to pay the ransom.
A case of kidnapping of a genre totally new so that could unfortunately give the wrong ideas to other criminals…
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Balance, not burnout – the highlight of 26 years as a criminal investigator
Assistant Police Commissioner Pierre Calleja talks about the ups and downs – the dedication and the necessary sacrifices – of a career investigator in the 199-year-old Malta Police Force
"I've tried imagining myself doing things other than investigating crime but I doubt I'd manage", Assistant Police Commissioner Pierre Calleja laughs as he pulls two chairs around a table for our scheduled interview.
At 49 years of age, Calleja has spent half his life working at the Criminal Investigations Department. Having joined the force at 23 as a constable, he spent his first four years in the forensic section and as a district police officer. After a brief stint in the traffic section, he was transferred to the CID, where today he occupies the role of assistant commissioner.
However life at the CID is not a bed of roses. "There were times when I requested to be relieved from the CID, but my requests were always thrown out of the window", he says.
Through his years at the department, Calleja has witnessed a lot of changes - not only to the force, but even in his section. Legal amendments led to changes in methodology and approach. "We have to keep abreast of a constantly changing world. A world which at times spins too fast and you need to keep up."
The work of the police, more than that of investigators, is a constant learning curve. "There's always more to do. You never stop and cannot afford to either. New crimes bring new issues, which need new solutions. New realities in policing bring with them new priorities." However the basic work of the CID has remained unchanged, and the foundations of investigating serious criminal offences are left unaffected by the passage of time.
"Whilst we are barred by legal parameters, criminals know no boundaries. Our work and equipment are controlled through a priority budget, however crooks have access to easy money and have nothing to answer for unless caught."
Looking back on his years of service, Calleja chooses not to pick any career highlight. His main satisfaction is that through his lengthy tour of duty, he has managed to keep things balanced. "People tend to burn themselves out. After a long time in the same place ideas run dry and one could find oneself lacking in motivation." Calleja, on the contrary, has managed to keep his wits about him and kept going.
Pierre Calleja was one of the senior officers behind the creation of the Rapid Intervention Unit, he affirms with satisfaction. The merger itself was no major issue, however it left a number of officers visibly frustrated. Reacting to an interview of two former SAG officers which ran in last Wednesday's edition of MaltaToday, Calleja says they have a right to their opinion, "However I disagree and abhor the 'it will always be us and them' attitude".
He explained how the unit brings together the specialisations of two previously separate squads. "The birth of the RIU was studied before it materialised. The SAG had expertise in weapons, VIP protection and riot control. The Mobile Squad were equally expert in rapid response and faced different scenarios daily. All this knowledge is now pooled within the RIU."
Experience showed, for example, that in particular scenarios, rapid response by officers armed simply with a sidearm was not enough. Using the HSBC hold-up as a study, Calleja states that there was no time to scramble together an SAG unit. "Time is of the essence, and now we have these men out patrolling streets, putting them where they're needed faster." He went on to say that in time all RIU officers will be proficient in all skills. Former SAG staff will be trained in rapid response, while former Mobile Squad officers will be trained in VIP protection and firearms. Individuals will be selected from the RIU and given additional training akin to that of American SWAT teams. "This will result in a roaming SWAT team with a very short response time, as all members and equipment will be already out on the streets."
The creation of the RIU has seen the island being split into smaller zones; and the arrival of an additional 11 patrol vehicles has raised the number of RIU cars to 31.
There are 158 officers employed on the new shift - a shift tailor-made to suit the needs of a rapid response unit. The force envisages increasing the number of officers in time.
Looking out from the AC's office window, I see that the yard below is packed with displays portraying police life through the ages. The police force celebrated its 199th anniversary last week, and Calleja expresses his wish to see more dedicated people filling the police ranks. "One needs to realise this is a career, not just a job. It's not a moneymaking machine and calls for sacrifices. Dedication should be highlighted at the selection phase and not expected to grow on officers."
Policing and family life can walk hand in hand, "but it depend on how well you mix them", Calleja jokes. Officers tend to work long, unforgiving hours, which can take their toll in close relationships and families. "Then again, the traditional cast of the family has changed. Today women go out to work, and late hours happen in every job." Nevertheless the AC reiterates that police work, unlike other, 'normal jobs', carries risks, as officers are always dealing with society's dark side. An officer can take home the joys and satisfaction of a solved case, the sadness of an unsolved one, the anxiety of stalled progress and the frustration of knowing who a perpetrator is but lacking the evidence to convict him. This can have an impact on family life and personal relationships.
Flipping through photos gathered over his 26 years with the force, Calleja chatted to me about the people by his side. Court experts, crime scene investigators, VIPs, victims and survivors pepper the images. "The Criminal Investigations Department is the heart of any police force. You cannot have an effective force, aimed at crime prevention and investigation, without it."
Commenting on the experience and knowledge the unit boasts in criminal investigations, Calleja says that cases are solved with a lot of work. District officers and members of the CID cooperate towards a shared goal: what counts is bringing offenders to justice in the shortest possible time.
Whilst being mainly a reactive unit, the CID insists on a proactive stance. It adopts situational crime preventive measures over target areas - summer beach patrols being a prime example. As people flock to the beaches, beach crime rises, and the beach patrol attempts to clamp down on it.
Calleja reminisces about a time when the CID worked more integrally with the district police. Around 1991, six CID officers began working at police stations. Each was responsible for criminal investigations in his particular zones or districts. Whilst the daily work was still performed by district police, aggravated crime could be addressed with more focus and specificity. "This boosted the camaraderie between the CID and the district police, who worked jointly to solve cases. But for some reason the idea was abandoned."
The AC can't help commenting about the motorbike helmet at my side. An avid motorbike enthusiast himself, he describes being out on his bike.
"The feeling of freedom away from the daily routine is simply amazing. The bike takes me away from it all and puts me in a serene mood. I wish I could think and plan my retirement, but it seems that's still a long way off."
Calleja is clearly seized by thoughts of distant-future hours tinkering in his garage with big boys' toys... bikes, not guns.


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2017 was one of the best years not just for Bitcoin but hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. But as the digital currencies started gaining mainstream attention, regulatory bodies all over the world began to tighten the noose around the crypto industry. As a result, a large number of investors started focusing on digital currencies built to deliver privacy.
While Monero is probably the most popular privacy-focused crypto token, there are now several others that are created to offer anonymity to the users. One such popular cryptocurrency is Verge (XVG). Founded in 2014 as DogeCoinDark, Verge uses a host of advanced technologies like I2P and Tor to offer anonymous transactions.
Several cryptocurrencies managed to grow by 1,000% to even 10,000% in 2017 but XVG's growth was something extraordinary. It started 2017 around $0.000019 per XVG and reached $0.38 in December 2017. So, in about 12 months, XVG gained almost 1,582,000%. In other words, if you had made an investment of $100 in XVG in December 2016 and sold the same around its high of $0.38 in December 2017, you could have been a millionaire by now.
But 2017 is long gone and the crypto markets has somewhat crashed since January 2018. So, is XVG still a good investment now? Can it get as big as Bitcoin or other top cryptocurrencies in future? Knowing about what XVG is, how it works, the team behind the project can help you make a better decision.
As per Verge's official website, Verge is a "secure and anonymous cryptocurrency with a focus on privacy". While there are now various crypto projects built around this concept of privacy and anonymity, XVG is one of the few that can actually deliver what they promise.
What sets Verge apart from hundreds of other crypto projects is the fact that it is one of the few projects that are entirely community led and open source. No foundation or company is behind the project and the team members are from many different parts of the world. Verge was introduced as DogeDarkCoin in 2014, taking inspiration from other popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin. The project was rebranded in 2016 and renamed as Verge.
In the past two years, the project has moved towards legitimacy in order to make it eligible for mass adoption. But how does Verge plan to deliver this anonymity and privacy? Three words- I2P, Tor and Wraith Protocol! Let us try to understand these technologies to have a better idea of how XVG actually works.
I2P is a modern day solution for anonymous connections. While Tor can provide circuit routing based on the directory, I2P provides dynamic routing of the information packets. Like Tor, I2P does not need any directory and this helps in reducing network interruptions and congestion.
I2P works by dividing the routing process in two different tunnels, one for incoming and other for outgoing. This means that information sent to another website or computer uses a different path and the information received by your website or computer uses a different path. This also means that if anyone tries to see this information, they would only be able to see half of it.
Verge takes advantage of this I2P on its network and allows users to route their transactions through I2P or Tor. However, no matter what you select, IP anonymization is available for all the transactions.
Tor or "The Onion Router" is already a very popular scheme for anonymizing IP addresses. The technology is named as such because it actually wraps your information in multiple encrypted layers. Rather than routing the internet connection from a single ISP, the connection is bounced between multiple relay computers of its P2P network.
Due to this, the IP address of the information you send is changed multiple times making it almost impossible for anyone to know about the original sender. With this technology, the nodes never know the entire route the information would take. As a result, the information quickly turns untraceable and anonymous. However, it makes use of a directory for identifying path connection which is not used by I2P.
Unlike most other cryptocurrencies, Verge allows the users to select between its public and private blockchains. The transactions on public blockchain offer speed and transparency while private transactions cannot be viewed on the public ledger.
This is accomplished by combining stealth addresses and Tor. With the help of Stealth addresses, funds can be sent to address that are generated only for a single use. The funds can only be redeemed by the actual recipient. Even Monero uses Stealth addresses to offer privacy to its users. However, the cryptography of Monero is more complex and there are also other features which ensure more privacy than Verge.
The cryptography used by XVG is almost similar to the Elliptic Curve used by Bitcoin and is known as Elliptic Curve Diffie Hellman cryptography. It enables senders and receivers to agree and share transaction signatures and keys without letting anyone else know about it.
Now that you know how Verge offers privacy and anonymity, let us have a look at how you can mine XVG.
Like most of the other cryptocurrencies, Verge too is based on blockchain and has a PoW (Proof of Working) mining algorithm. But while most of the cryptocurrencies use a single algorithm, like SHA-256 or Scrypt, XVG has 5 different algorithms- X17, Scrypt, Blake2s, Myr-Goestl, and Iyra2Rev2.
This is because, the use of high-end mining rigs known as ASICs has made mining of a lot of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, a somewhat centralized activity. Only the companies or mining groups who could afford such expensive mining rigs and the electricity costs can mine such digital currencies profitably.
So, as XVG uses 5 different algorithms, many different types of mining hardware can be used to mine XVG. You can even use your desktop computer or laptop for XVG mining. Verge blocks are mined every 30 seconds and the block time is equally divided between all the 5 algorithms. Maximum supply of XVG would be 16.5 billion coins and out of this, 9 billion coins have already been mined in 2014. From 2015, only 1 billion XVG can be mined in a year.
As mentioned above, Verge is a 100% open-source project and the core team is spread throughout the country. Even the official website of Verge only provides the username of the team members. As per the website, Sunerok is the creator of Verge and also the Lead Developer of the project. Marvin, StanFaas, EdwinB89, and Sourcedexter are some other important members of the development team.
Even the blackpaper of Verge has only been signed by the team members with only their usernames. However, there are links to the social media profiles of all of their team members available on the Verge website. Moreover, many of the team members often upload videos on the official Verge currency channel on YouTube.
Verge cryptocurrency has been a target of DDoS attacks not once but twice in the past few months. The first attack was in April 2018 when hackers stole more than 250,000 XVG's. The hackers were able to exploit a particular glitch on the Verge blockchain to mine several blocks simultaneously using the Scrypt algorithm. A hard fork of the Verge blockchain was soon announced after the hack to avoid such attacks in future.
However, about 20 days later the hackers used another glitch to steal more than 35 million XVGs. While there haven't been any DDoS attacks since May 2018 and the XVG developers claim that all the glitches are now fixed, the attacks did affect the reliability of the project.
In April 2018, Verge announced a partnership with MindGeek, a Canadian IT company which owns a number of adult entertainment portals like PornHub, Brazzers, and more. It is said that the company has a daily revenue of more than $500,000.
While the Verge community was expecting a partnership with a company like Amazon, Walmart, or Alibaba and most were disappointed with the MindGeek announcement, it is still one of the most crucial partnerships for Verge as it takes them a step closer to their goal of mass adoption.
The partnership was soon followed by another partnership with TrafficJunky, one of the largest online advertising networks. Since then, many new partnerships like TokenPay, MoreFun, etc. have been announced. There were also reports that XVG would be partnering with Spotify but the music streaming portal has denied these reports. You can also visit the Vendors section on XVG's website to check the list of vendors who currently accept XVG. There are more than 100 vendors listed here.
Apart from the partnerships, Verge also has some very popular supporters like John McAfee who is one of the most popular names in the crypto community. Several other crypto experts too support the technology behind XVG.
Moreover, Verge also announced the beginning of its atomic swap with almost all the top cryptocurrencies. This interoperability of the XVG blockchain can make it a preferred option for users who want to swap their cryptocurrency to another cryptocurrency.
Rootstock, another crypto project, is aiming to add another sidechain on the Verge blockchain for processing smart contracts. The project is aiming to process 2,000 transactions every second with the help of off-chain settlement just like the Lightning Network.
As per CoinMarketCap, Verge currently has a market cap of $337,046,554 and is the 37th largest cryptocurrency. Its current price is $0.0223 with a 24-hour volume of $3,311,420 XVG and a circulating supply of 15.05 billion XVG. While it reached a high of $0.38 in December 2017, it has fallen considerably since the beginning of 2018.
But the massive fall is not just limited to XVG. The entire market has been struggling since the beginning of 2018 and Bitcoin, the largest of them all, has fallen almost 70% from its December 2017 high of $19,000.
Verge is actually doing much better than many other crypto projects. With several new partnerships and integrations, XVG is expected to rise again and even surpass its previous high. But for this to happen, the entire crypto market too needs to recover from its current lows.
Most crypto investors generally focus on two important factors when selecting a cryptocurrency- the technology behind the coin and the team. If these are the two factors that you consider as well, Verge is definitely a great investment. It is one of the cheapest cryptocurrencies with a solid technology and a transparent team behind it.
Whether or not Verge will be the next big cryptocurrency is a topic of discussion but there is no denying the fact that at its current price of $0.0223, XVG can be an excellent investment opportunity for people who have missed the previous crypto rally. However, you should know that it could take several months or even years for XVG to make any significant upward movement.
XVG is a popular cryptocurrency and is now available on several top exchanges like Binance, Fex, Bittrex, Upbit, HitBTC, Cryptopia, LiteBit, Yobit, and Bitfinex. There are also several official XVG wallets for desktop computers and mobile phones which you can use for storing XVG after the purchase.
While Bitcoin made the blockchain technology popular, not every individual wants their monetary transaction accessible to everyone. It is crypto projects like Verge that such individuals would prefer over something like Bitcoin as they allow them to keep their transactions anonymous and private.
No matter if you believe in the technology behind XVG or are looking for a reliable cryptocurrency that can help you earn handsome returns, this can be an excellent time to invest in Verge as the crypto markets are currently going through a major downtrend. However, one should avoid investing all of their money in Verge or any other currency for that matter.
Divide your investment across a few solid crypto projects and hold for at least a year or two to improve your chances of making some decent profits.
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But a few months ago, a friend asked me, "What do you cook for dinner every night? Meal planning stresses me out!"
I've overheard other busy mamas make the same comment. You're in a rut. You feel like you make the same thing every week. You need new ideas. Or just … ideas period!
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You gotta start somewhere, so why not start with what you already know? This can be as simple as sitting down with a notebook and jotting down every single recipe you make frequently that your family enjoys. Ask your family to help you brainstorm.
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Once this is done, take the time to organize each recipe by category. You don't have to go overboard. It can be as simple as dividing each recipe into chicken, beef, pork, etc. Trust me, taking the time to do this from the start really saves time later on.
Next, compile all your recipes into one central location. I'm old school … I keep a big three-ring binder on my kitchen counter where I store printed copies of all my go-to recipes in plastic sleeves. However, if you prefer to work from a tablet, the Paprika Recipe Manager App is a great tool. It allows you to pull recipes from anywhere on the web and syncs with your tablet and phone.
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In your house, do you have certain day designated to doing laundry? Going grocery shopping, etc? Designate a day that's convenient for you to sit down and plan meals for the next week. I do most of my shopping at Kroger. They release their sales ad for the week every Wednesday. Because I like to plan meals around what's on sale, I typically create my meal plans and grocery list on Wednesday.
Keep Your Calendar Handy
Are there certain days of the week that are more hectic than others? Big Brother has after school activities on Tuesday and Wednesday. Because we usually don't get home until after five o'clock, I know I need to either plan to serve leftovers on that day, or something that can be prepared quickly without a lot of fuss, like a slow cooker meal. Planning easy meals on days where there isn't a lot of time ensures you are less likely to stop at the drive through on the way home.
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Yes, I know "Taco Tuesday" sounds lame, but when you're struggling to come up with seven meals every week, it can relieve some of the stress. My family LOVES breakfast for dinner, so every Thursday night is Breakfast for Dinner night. I serve pancakes, waffles, French toast, or biscuits and gravy.
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One of the advantages of planning ahead is that it allows you to prep ahead. If I'm baking a meatloaf in the oven on Monday and I know I'll need diced cooked chicken breasts on Thursday, kill two birds with one stone! Same thing for veggies. Chopping onions on Tuesday? Avoid extra tears later in the week (literally) by chopping some extra and storing them for later in the week.
Keep Ready-Made Meal Items on Hand
My freezer is full of frozen vegetables that I can heat in the microwave and serve as a quick side. Big Brother LOVES when I serve these buttered egg noodles. And let's face it … sometimes you plan on cooking one night, but life happens and it's just not in the cards. That's why I like to keep a few ready-made soup mixes on hand.
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Even YOU deserve a break. It's a rule in my house that I take Friday night off. The boys eat a frozen pizza and The Husband and I either get take out or HE cooks something.
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