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Bill Beazley Homes Builds Superior Quality Homes in Aiken County Priced from the $200's.
Aiken, SC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/17/2015 --Living in Aiken County, a thriving community bustling with restaurants, entertainment, recreation, and parks, would be a dream come true for any family, couple or retiree. With so much to offer, it's hard to believe there are even homes available. But Bill Beazley Homes, who has been known for producing high-quality homes in Aiken County for over 40 years, currently has four neighborhoods in Aiken County with available real estate. And best of all, they are offering the homes in the $200's.
In their recent blog, Bill Beazley Homes invites readers to visit any one of their four Aiken County neighborhoods: Bergen Place West, Gregg's Mill, Cornerstone, and The Retreat at Storm Branch.
"Take a tour of Bergen Place West, located at 38 Blair Drive in North Augusta, South Carolina," exclaims Bill Beazley Homes. "This gorgeous neighborhood has 27 floor plans of various square footage to choose from and layouts that offer many distinctive space options."
Bergen Place West has it all from square footage and high-quality amenities, to community events and recreation options. Residents here can get to know their neighbors in a relaxing, fun setting.
Next on the Bill Beazley Homes list is Gregg's Mill, a friendly community full of amiable neighbors. The highly rated Byrd Elementary and Midland Valley High are nearby, making Gregg's Mill an excellent choice for families. "A whopping 40 floor plans are available to choose from at Gregg's Mill, from 3 bedroom homes starting at 1,548 square feet all the way to 5 bedroom homes as large as 3,926 square feet," says Bill Beazley Homes, who designed the floor plans to maximize space and storage.
Cornerstone neighborhood is equally as great as the two before. This neighborhood offers prime real estate with a convenient location near downtown Aiken. "Though just 10 minutes away from the City of Aiken, Cornerstone is nestled in a quiet rural community where you can relax, away from the hustle and bustle," says Bill Beazley Homes.
Cornerstone offers homebuyers nearly 40 different floor plans to choose from including one and two-story single-family residences and townhome layouts. Homes range from 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,527 square feet to 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 3,818 square feet.
Last on the tour is The Retreat at Storm Branch, located off Bellingham Drive in Beech Island. "You'll find the splendor of estate style living comes easy with large acreage lots, towering trees, and nature trails," says Bill Beazley Homes.
The proximity to big city amenities combined with the peacefulness of horse country living is what makes The Retreat at Storm Branch so worthwhile. Home sizes range from 2,366-4,577 square feet and are set atop several acre parcels.
All four neighborhoods offer both move-in ready model homes and homes with customizable options. Homebuyers have the option to choose the flooring, paint, counter surfaces, fixtures, appliances and architectural details to meet their personal tastes.
To read the full article, please visit: http://www.billbeazleyhomes.com/aiken-county-homes-for-sale-priced-200s/
About Bill Beazley Homes
Bill Beazley Homes has been building homes in the Augusta, Georgia area for over 40 years. They offer superior homes for sale in Augusta, GA as well as homes for sale in Aiken SC, and they have an excellent reputation for superior craftsmanship. Their professional home builders are committed to customer satisfaction and constantly improving the process of home building. With an excellent warranty program, decades of experience, and customer service that cannot be matched, Bill Beazley Homes is the homebuilder of choice in Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina.
For more information on new homes, please contact Bill Beazley Homes at 706-863-4888 or email them at email@example.com.
They also make regular updates to their Facebook here.


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Lights, Camera, Action…
What is live streaming video? It's internet content that is delivered in real-time. That is, as events happen. It's also one of the hottest trends today, especially at retail, and is one that's readily adaptable to the independent practice as well.
Here are several things you need to know about how and why you should consider adding streaming video to your social media mix.
The Trend
Today, 90% of adults in the U.S. own and use a cell phone. By the end of 2020, there will be over 6 billion smartphone users around the globe. That means that 7 of out ten people on the face of the earth will have access to and use mobile phones. The biggest growth area? Video. In fact, Cisco's Visual Networking Index reports that views of video will account for 80% of online traffic by 2020.
The Basics
To create your own video, all you need is a cell phone with a camera, a steady hand, and an app like Periscope that you've downloaded from the app store… plus something to video. The point is that you invite viewers in to share an in-the-moment experience. And, whatever your message, be sure to close with a call to action.
What To Capture
It can be an event like a fashion show, an interview at a trade show, a celebrity sighting or patient testimonial. Another idea? Show your dispensary's expertise and videotape an eyewear makeover. You can also use streaming video to offer fashion or style tips, talk about blue light or dry eye, report on hot trends in eyewear, or promote a special offer.
Why Video?
Why should you consider featuring video information about your products? Because 73% of consumers surveyed said they're more likely to buy a product or service if they watch a video explaining or showing it. Keep it short, though. Never post a video that's more than 5 minutes in length.
The Options
When it comes to easy-to-use downloadable apps, Periscope has stolen the show. It's biggest competitor, Meerkat, shut its doors last year. And relative newcomer YouNow puts an emphasis on viewer broadcasters.
Periscope is free from iTunes and Google Play. One of its features is integration with Twitter. The streams can also be watched for 24 hours and, better yet, can be saved to a Periscope/YouTube channel. It also offers feedback in terms of viewers, comments, etc.
Though Periscope is the biggest buy in the land of easy-to-create streaming video, everybody has jumped on the bandwagon. For example, Instagram increased its video capabilities from 15 seconds to a full minute. And Facebook added a feature that allows users to stream live into their newsfeed. The video remains on the user's Facebook page, letting visitors replay later.
Bottom Line
It's all about show instead of tell. And what better way to educate consumers — especially millennials — about eyewear than with a 3-minute video that you've created?
Do you already use streaming video to promote your practice? If so, please share any tips or suggestions below and join in the conversation.

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Kate Ruddle recently wrote:
Last Saturday, I went to my first real fashion show and what a treat it was! Sandra Betzina was showcasing her pattern line – "Today's Fit" for Vogue. To my delight the "program" was a collection of about thirty patterns that the audience got to see made up in beautiful fabrics and wonderfully finished garments worn by Canada student volunteers.
It was very inspiring to see the fabrics that Betzina chose to go with her patterns. A real stand out was a velveteen skirt with leather piping ! She started her talk by saying how lucky we are to have access to such wonderful fabric in the Bay Area and later in her show recommended StoneMountain and Daughter's denim in 12-14 oz for her cropped jean pattern (Vogue 1034).
Coats were a real highlight, Sandra Betzina said " When you look at fashion magazines…Its all about the coat, the bag, and the shoes", and indeed, my friend and I were particularly taken with her coat patterns. As Sandra encouraged us to get most most mileage out of our sewing skills for this Fall, I perused the program to choose the most wonderful Betzina coat pattern.
I loved pattern 1147 with its long sweep and my friend loved the shorter and more versatile Vogue 1198. I also was inspired by Vogue 1097, her raincoat pattern. It was a short swingy number that transformed with fabric choices: Betzina had made it up as a fun and useful Bay Area raincoat and as second coat in the same pattern as an elegant silk coat.
After the fashion show, Betzina's gave a half hour lecture demonstrating many wonderful techniques from her new upcoming books. She has so much new knowledge to share that she is releasing two new books – Power Sewing Toolbox 1 and Power Sewing Tool Box 2. She started out with techniques that complement her patterns: rolled hems, fusible thread techniques, and sequins which will be hot for Fall !
I imagine that her lecture will be preview of your evening in October at StoneMountain and Daughter and so I also wanted to share it. There was a continuous collar that seamed on the back instead of at the collar points – a very discrete detail. She also showed a technique to line a wool ribbing pant with tricot that was easy and elegant, and finally a fast and super easy cut away seam for a bulky jacket that gets laid on a ribbon and feather stitched !
Oct. 14 – 6:30-9:30pm $30. Come to an evening of fun -–space is limited so please sign up early– see her samples and learn her new techniques. You will get to see how Betzina intends her creations in the fabrics that she uses and it will inspire your creativity.
You will also want to order Power Sewing Toolbox 1 and Power Sewing Tool Box 2 soon to get the first publishing, which you will receive for the Winter Holidays. The second publishing will be available in January.
~ Kate Ruddle


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Robotic Vision
Implementing algorithms on topics such scene understanding, object recognition or cognitive neuroscience of visual object recognition.
Machine Learning
Implementing algorithms on topics such machine learning, deep learning or reinforcement learning.
Achieved using CUDA parallelization and highly optimized data structures and algorithms.
Using C++, GPU, CUDA, Python, OpenCV, Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux, Eclipse, CMake, Git, QT, Design Patterns, OOP, UML, TDD.
Robotic automation has transformed the manufacturing industry and has the potential to change many other aspects of our lives. However robotics has made relatively less progress in other important industries which have a complex and time variant landscape. Vision is the missing capability that currently prevents robots from performing useful tasks in the complex, unstructured and dynamically changing environments in which we live and work.
Seeing is a lot more than just processing images. It is a complex process tightly coupled with memory - which enables an understanding of the scenario required to robustly perform tasks that involve objects and places. These are tightly coupled with action, thereby providing rapid and continuous feedback for control.
For these reasons combining Image Processing with Machine Learning is highly advisable. All algorithms are to be developed in a manner that enables real-time execution on commodity embedded systems.
#1 Software Development
Java, C++, CUDA, Linux, Eclipse, QT, Git, Agile
#2 Robotic Vision
GPU, CUDA, OpenCV
#3 Machine Learning
Object Recognition, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning
#4 Embedded Systems
ROS, NVIDIA Jetson
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