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Matthew B. Crawford has a distinctively interesting curriculum vitae that includes, but is not limited to, work as an electrician, a bachelor's degree in physics, apprentice work with a VW mechanic, academic abstract-writing in a sweatshop environment, a PhD in something like political science, and an 11-month position as the executive director of a "think tank." He quit to open his own motorcycle repair shop. (I know. Whew! ) The interests I share with him include lean, strong academic writing and motorcycles, but I'm no repairman.
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I don't claim to grasp fully the philosophical, educational, and economic angles that Crawford handles adeptly as he probes white-collar and blue-collar work. Despite the bias inherent in the book's title, Crawford's emphasis is not to denigrate the work of thinkers and "knowledge workers"; I'd say he rather handles both sides fairly, but he does engage in a bit of "affirmative action," seeking to right some wrongs that have led to societal devaluing of manual labor. Crawford challenges assumptions, as well—for instance, the assumption that every smart young person ought to go to college:
So what advice should one give to a young person? . . . Even if you do go to college, learn a trade in the summers. You're likely to be less damaged, and quite possibly better paid, as an independent tradesman than as a cubicle-dwelling tender of information systems or a low-level "creative." To heed such advice would require a certain contrarian streak, as it entails rejecting a life course mapped out by others as obligatory and inevitable. (p. 53)
Crawford also seeks to connect the world of the intellect with the world of manual labor:
If thinking is bound up with action, then the task of getting an adequate grasp on the world, intellectually, depends on our doing stuff in it. (p. 164)
I imagine Crawford, now that he works in motorcycle repair, would say he still thinks vibrantly, but differently so than when he was in academia or employed in "knowledge work." There might seem to be a built-in conflict (risking loss of credibility?) when one thinks deeply, writes eloquently, and produces a highly significant book: such enterprises as philosophizing, writing, and reading do not represent what he has set out to advocate. Again, though, he does not aim to oppose philosophy or graduate school or books (or even think tanks); he aims to highlight aspects of manual labor that have for decades or even centuries been downplayed or ignored. Below are some more excerpts from Crawford's book. Maybe your appetite will be whetted for more from the book. (And now I get to combine a little manual labor with thought as I trade in this book to the bookstore, helping my wife, the manager, by considering its best possible exposure . . . and then engaging in my periodic activity of alphabetizing and shelving books. It can be satisfying.)
The popularity of Dilbert, the office, and any number of other pop-culture windows on cubicle life attests to the dark absurdism with which many Americans have come to view their white-collar work. Absurdity is good for comedy, but bad as a way of life. It usually indicates that somewhere beneath the threshold of official notice fester contradictions that, if commonly admitted, would bring on some kind of crisis…. (p. 126)
A carpenter faces the accusation of his level, an electrician must answer the question of whether the lights are in fact on, a speed shop engine builder sees his results in a quarter mile time slip. Such standards have a universal validity that is apparent to all, yet the discrimination made by practitioners of an art respond also to aesthetic subtleties that may not be visible to the bystander. (p. 207)
How far we have come from the hand oiling of early motorcycles is indicated by the fact that some of the current Mercedes models do not even have a dipstick. This serves nicely as an index of the shift in our relationship to machines. If the oil level should get low, there is a very general excitation that appears on the screen: service required. Lubrication has been recast, for the user, in the frictionless terms of the electronic device. In those terms, lubrication has no rationale, and ceases to be an object of active concern for anyone but the service technician. In a sense, this increases the freedom of the Mercedes user. He has gained a kind of independence by not having to futz around with dipsticks and dirty rags.
But in another sense, it makes him more dependent. The burden of paying attention to his oil level he has outsourced to another, and the price he pays for this disburdenment is that he is entangled in a more minute, all-embracing, one might also say maternal relationship with… what? Not with the service technician at the dealership, at least not directly, as there are layers of bureaucracy that intervene. Between driver and service tech lie corporate entities to which we attribute personhood only in the legal sense, as an abstraction; the dealership that employs the technician; Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany, who hold the service plan and warranty on their balance sheets; and finally Mercedes shareholders, unknown to one another, who collectively dissipate the financial risk of your engine running low on oil. There are layers of collectivized, absentee interest in your motor's oil level, and no single person is responsible for it…. It used to be that, in addition to a dipstick, you also had a very crude interface, simpler but no different conceptually from the sophisticated interface of the new Mercedes. It was called an "idiot light." One can be sure that the current system is not referred to in the Mercedes owners manual as the "idiot system," as the harsh judgment carried by that term no longer makes any sense to us. By some inscrutable cultural logic, idiocy gets recast as something desirable. (pp. 61-62)


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A leadership gap is a deficiency that a leader has which directly checkmates their progress at certain stages and poses an equal and opposite reaction to the full realization of their lifetime leadership goals.
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By Anne B.
Hello Ramblers! Anne here to give you some birthday wisdom now that I've turned 22 haha. I don't know what it is about turning 22, but it feels like I'm more of a real adult now and that I should have my life together. Well, I do feel like a real adult, but I definitely still don't feel like I have my shit together most days. Through the ups and downs that these 22 years have brought me, though, I have learned a couple things that help me stay happy and thriving. So, today, I will be sharing 22 little mottos to live your life by and, hopefully, make it easier.
1. Stay True to Yourself
Be whoever you want to be, no matter what other people say. Well, as long as it doesn't bring any harm to yourself and/or others.
2. Improve Yourself Every Day
Invest in yourself. Learn something new every day. Become as knowledgeable as possible. Work on yourself and on improving this planet cause it could sure use our help right now.
3. Find Your Style
This will make it easier to get ready and you will feel so much more comfortable and confident about what you're wearing.
4. Listen to Your Elders
Sure, they may not know about social media and their selfie game might not always be the strongest… but that doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to their advice. Parents, grandparents, mentors, and other older people in your life have lived on this planet for longer than you. They have already gone through a lot of the trial and error that makes up life, so learn from their experiences to make your life easier and better. Also, if you want a truthful opinion on certain things like clothes, parents and grandparents can be brutally honest. Sometimes, a little TOO brutal in my opinion haha...
5. Do Not Dwell on Things
Whether that's relationships, friendships, negative thoughts, negative people, and so on. If something is bringing you down, stop dwelling on it and move on. Your happiness will thank you.
6. Take Care of Your Health
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Stop saying "you can't" and start saying "you can".
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Be kind to everyone you pass in life, even if they aren't to you because you don't know where they've been or what they've been through.
13. Find Reasons to Get Up
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14. Heartbreaks Are a Part of Life
They suck and they hurt, but you will learn and grow from them. Refer back to number 10.
15. You Can Be a Jack of All Trades
You do not have to limit yourself to being one person or following one path. If you want to be a doctor but also want to be an artist, don't let anyone stop you.
16. Friendships Can Come From Anywhere
Nowadays, it really doesn't matter whether you met someone in real life or through social media. You can make friends and genuine connections in all sorts of ways, and distance doesn't really matter. All that matters is that you put in the effort and stay genuine.
17. Spend More Time Outside
There's nothing like some fresh air and the touch of sun rays to make you feel happier and clear your mind.
18. Friends Come and Go
Make sure to check out our blogs on friendships: 7 types of friends and how to attract new friends.
19. Don't Jump to Conclusions
Whether it's a good or bad conclusion, avoid jumping to conclusions. Take the time to really absorb whatever the situation is before making a judgement.
20. Have a Flexible Mindset
Be adaptable. Don't be afraid of change or growth. Sometimes things won't go according to plan, but in the end, it'll usually be for the best. Just go with the flow because the harder you fight against certain things, the harder it will be and you'll likely just get stuck.
21. Stop Self-Criticizing
Stop picking out the things you don't like about yourself and start picking out the things that you do. For everything you don't like about yourself, find something you do, no matter how small. I know how easy it can be to look in the mirror and think about all things you want to change. Been there, done that, and still there sometimes. If there's something you don't like about yourself, then change it in a healthy way.
22. Love Yourself
Because you are amazing and you have managed to survive through the ups and downs of this crazy thing called life. Just that alone is reason to celebrate. Sure, nobody is perfect, but if you are willing to improve yourself and spread positivity and love into the world, then you're pretty damn near perfect to me.
Well, Ramblers, those are 22 little lessons and mindsets that I've learned during my 22 years on this earth. I hope you guys liked these! Make sure to let me know what you guys thought in the comments - do you agree, disagree, relate, etc. ?
Here's to 22 and Ramble On!
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He emphasised that an end to the crisis should be based on international law."Berlin (ANTARA News/AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that she considered the referendum being held in Crimea this month on joining Russia was "illegal".
"The chancellor asserted the German position forcefully that the so-called March 16 referendum on Crimea is illegal. It is against the Ukrainian constitution and international law," her spokesman Steffen Seibert said, recounting a phone call between the two leaders.
In a strongly-worded message, Merkel also said that she "deplored the lack of progress that has been made in forming an international contact group to help find a political path and a solution to resolve the conflict in Ukraine".
Seibert added that the German Chancellor had stressed the urgent need to find a result in this area.
Merkel also discussed the Ukraine situation during a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
According to Seibert, Xi said he was favourable to finding a political solution "through dialogue".
"He emphasised that an end to the crisis should be based on international law," he said.
A statement released by Moscow after Merkels conversation with Putin -- and a subsequent conversation the Russian leader had with the British Prime Minister David Cameron -- asserted the Kremlins position that the pro-Russian forces in Crimea were "legitimate".
Putin wished in particular to stress that "the lawful leadership in Crimea is taking actions based on international law and with the aim of guaranteeing the legitimate interests of the population of the peninsula," Moscow said.
A referendum will be held in Crimea on March 16 to see if the southern Ukrainian region wants to immediately become part of the Russian Federation.


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Representative Executive Vice President Shouji on stage of Morning Pitch
SFM Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that on January 12, Representative Executive Vice President Shouji made the presentation in Morning Pitch, the event organized by Tohmatsu Venture Support Co. Ltd.
He demonstrated our Facelogin system and introduced our products and services of face recognition system.
The audience was surprised at the recognition speed of Facelogin and we exchanged many business cards with persons in a long line after the presentation. Thus many people had a great interest in the possibility of application to IoT business using our AI technology. We are planning to cooperate with many companies in various manufacturing and service industries and will promote the spread of face recognition technology actively.
【About Morning Pitch】
Morning Pitch, held every Thursday at 7 AM, is a pitch event that aims the platform to create a business partnership between venture company and large company. Starting from January 2013, total 600 venture companies have been on stage up to December 2015. Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd., and Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. has been a joint Secretariat for the event.
HP: http://morningpitch.com
【About Facelogin】
Facelogin is our original product of a next generation data terminal login system that matches the user's face, as presented to an authentication camera in the terminal and matched against pre-registered face information, in place of a password. The user can log in to the system instantly with almost eliminated influence of usage environment.
Product Website:http://smart-facematcher.co.jp/en/product/facelogin/
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Deepware.ai is aware of the trust users place in us and our responsibility to protect people's privacy. As part of this responsibility, we publish this Privacy Policy to explain the information we may collect when you use our products and services (collectively the "Service"), why we collect the information we do, when and how we may share it, and how we use it to improve your experience, protect members of the public, partners, and security-minded organizations that contribute to the Service (collectively, the "Community") in support of stronger global cybersecurity.
This Privacy Policy also details the rights you may have in relation to any information that may be considered personal information. Any reference to "you" or "yours" means you as a user of the Service. Any reference to "we", "us", "our" or "Deepware.ai" is to Zemana A.Ş., a Turkish Limited Company that owns Deepware.ai, including www.deepware.ai(the "Site)
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Information we collect and when we collect it:
We collect information, including personal information, from visitors to the Site, as well as our registered users, customers, and partners. We also collect certain information when anyone uses the Site. We collect information about the use of the Site and interaction with the Service, and information extracted from any information, text, graphics, URLs, files, audio, video, photos or other materials uploaded, downloaded or appearing on the Service ("Samples") or submitted through the Service.
Specifically, we may collect information:
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- If you pay us: To the extent you purchase any premium services offered by Deepware.ai, we may collect or receive credit card data and other payment information from you and or our payment processor.
- If you register an account and participate in the community: If you elect to register with the Service in order to post comments, vote, and otherwise engage with Samples and members of the community, you must submit a name, an email address, and create a unique username and password. We will use this registration information and information about your public participation in the Service (such as profile information, comments, mentions, and votes) to monitor and maintain the safety of the Community.
- If you submit Samples to the Service: If you submit Samples to the Service, we will collect all of the information in the Sample itself and information about the act of submitting it. We will also generate a non-personal identifier that we associate with the Sample. We share this non-personal identifier with the Community in a ciphered form. Submitter ciphers enable the Community to better detect patterns in how deepfake media is submitted and distributed through the Service and make it more difficult for threat actors to use our Service to improve or hide their deepfake sample from detection. To the extent you elect to contribute Samples to the Community, our Terms of Service require you to be the original owner of the Sample or to have all necessary rights and permissions to information in the Sample, including any personal information. Other Samples, may contain metadata that includes personal information that could relate to someone other than you.
- About your devices: We may collect device-specific information (such as your hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information) through the use of Google Analytics. Similarly, for every Sample submitted to, and requested from, the Service we will log the User-Agent (Browser and Browser version used as well as Operating System) and IP address of the submitter. These data points are used to provide analytics that allows us to optimize the Service based on actual use patterns and help us detect abuse. User-Agent data are only analyzed and used at an aggregate level for statistical purposes and are not tied to unique users or individuals.
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- Using cookies and local storage: We and our partners use various technologies to collect and store information when you visit the website, and this may include sending one or more cookies or randomly generated identifiers to your device. A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is stored on your computer when you visit a website. Cookies may store user preferences and other information. We use cookies to remember user preferences, such as language, provide users with customized experiences based on the account type, and to prevent abuse. We also use third-party analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to assist us with analyzing and improving our services. The "help" portion of the toolbar on the majority of browsers will direct you on how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to command the browser to tell you when you receive a new cookie, or how to fully disable cookies. However, some of the features of our Site or aspects of the Service may not function properly without cookies. We may also collect and store information using other mechanisms such as browser web storage (including HTML5) and application data caches.
How we use the information we collect
We use the information we collect to administer registered user, customer and partner accounts, respond to requests for support or information about our Service, to allow participation in the Community, and to perform contracts applicable to customers and partners. We also use the information we collect to provide, maintain, protect, and improve the Service, to develop new features of the Service, and to protect the Community and our deepfake-fighting mission. This includes using Samples and other collected information for any of the following activities:
- Sharing Samples with cybersecurity partners in order to generate requested deepfake verdicts for the user who uploaded the same;
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- Further analyzing and scanning Samples submitted by the Community to generate useful information and corresponding security reports and further publishing and updating the reports to the Community and making such material available through the Service – including Comments, mentions and trusted ratings;
- Adding Samples to our database of known or potential deepfake (the Deepware.ai "Deepware Corpus"), to continue to advance the security industry's understanding of those threats;
- Developing new features to improve or refine the Service;
- Developing and providing information to the Community;
- Communicating with our users and third-party contacts;
- Creating and administering your user, trial, customer or partner account;
- Understanding and improving how our users use and interact with the Service, including carrying out analytics;
- Protecting and securing the Site, including the networks and systems through which we provide the Service;
- Processing payments for premium services offered by Deepware.ai
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations; and
- Other business-related purposes, including negotiating, concluding and performing contracts, managing accounts and records, supporting our corporate social responsibility activities, and conducting legal, regulatory, and internal investigations.
When you contact Deepware.ai or Zemana about the Service or premium services, we may keep a record of your communication to help us resolve issues and to safeguard you, the Community, and the Service against fraud and abuse. We may use your email address to inform you about the Service if you have inquired about aspects of the Service, have otherwise requested to be contacted, or otherwise agreed to hear from us.
With your permission and otherwise at your request, Deepaware.ai may also contact you with marketing, promotional materials, and other personalized information that may be of interest to you.
If you consent to commercial e-mail messages from us, you can unsubscribe through the email directly or by contacting us at any time. We may also send you administrative messages related to your account or use of the Services. You cannot opt-out of administrative messages.
The legal basis we rely on to process personal information
In order to comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws, we are required to set out the legal basis for the processing of your personal information. For the purposes set out above, the legal basis for the processing of your personal information will typically be one of the following:
- With your consent, for example, if you contact us and ask for more information about the Service, request a trial or indicate that you wish to receive marketing updates about the Service
- To perform or take steps to enter a contract
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to us, or
- Based on our legitimate interests, or the legitimate interests of our third parties, as outlined below.
Our legitimate interests: As a provider of deepfake detection services and the operator of a platform designed to share knowledge about deepfake and other online threats, to better protect the internet and our collective data assets from exploitation and compromise, we can't evaluate or monitor what sorts of information are contained in the Samples uploaded by the Community. By establishing rules for uploads to prevent the upload of Samples that could contain personal information, either in the resulting analysis metadata or in the upload itself we would fail to detect, analyze or prevent it, the Service would cease to operate effectively. Further, while we do not encourage the contribution of Samples that may contain personal information, we are aware that deepfake media files can take any form, and personal information could be included in certain Samples submitted to the Service. Accordingly, we must process all information, including any personal information which could be received in the Samples submitted to the Deepware Corpus. We must also share Samples with our security partners in order to receive verdicts about the maliciousness of contributed Samples and with customers to allow them to understand deepfake better. The processing and sharing of certain unmoderated information, which may contain incidental personal information, is essential for the Service to function. By unequivocally accepting and distributing all Samples, we take steps to ensure that deepfake media will be more broadly and quickly detected across the globe through the efforts of those participating in the Community. The larger our collection of unmoderated Samples and the more security partners and contributing members of the community, the greater the collective deepfake-detection ability of the Service, and the more potential it has to continue to make the internet, individuals and companies safer.
Measures to offset any potential harm to private individuals that could be adversely affected by our incidental processing of personal information: We have implemented the following measures and built various tools and internal processes to protect individuals in conjunction with the way that the Service may process personal information:
- Our Terms of Service require our users to attest that they are the original owner of or have all necessary rights and permissions to information (including any personal information) contained in, any Sample uploaded to the Service and clarify that the purpose of the user's submission is to share the Sample with the Community;
- We prompt users to verify a Sample before it is submitted to ensure it is intended and suitable for upload as outlined above;
- We adhere to policies to investigate any Samples which have been identified to us as containing personal information and take steps to remediate in cases where Samples have been confirmed to contain personal or other information where the risk to the Community is not outweighed by the potential harm to an individual or an entity;
- We technically and operationally secure our Deepware Corpus using appropriate techniques and tools;
- We take steps to anonymize or partially anonymize any personal information contained in publicly available metadata;
- We do not allow the public to search for personal information, or to download or otherwise access Samples within, the Deepware Corpus (users can only search by a hash that corresponds to a specific Sample).
Our partners and customers may have access to the raw data contained in Samples uploaded to the Service. This access is necessary to allow them, to provide deepfake verdicts corresponding to uploaded Samples requested by the user, and for all of them, to advance the legitimate interest of performing advanced security analytics on all Samples, including those which may contain personal information, to advance the security threat industry and protect the Community as a whole.
Information we share
We share the raw data underlying Samples uploaded to the Service as well as information relating to the submitter (ciphered ID, city and country) of the Sample, as follows:
With our security partners: When you upload a Sample to Deepware.ai in order to receive a report about the potential maliciousness of its contents, we store it in the Corpus and share it with our partners in the cybersecurity industry. Partners that participate in Deepware.ai are bound by contract to only use the Samples for internal security purposes in compliance with our Terms of Service to detect malicious media.
With our customers: Our customers may be security researchers, academic institutions engaged in artificial intelligence, governmental bodies, or corporate entities with advanced security functions. Samples submitted to or shared within the Service may also be included in premium services offered to a select group of security actors all of whom we have verified are engaged in active deepfake-detection and prevention activities and who are collectively committed to contributing to an overall safer online environment and improved safety of all end-users and their data. Participants may include a broad range of cybersecurity professionals focused on product, service, and system security and security products and services, all of whom are contractually bound to use the Service and any of its contents only for internal security purposes in compliance with our Terms of Service.
We may also share your information in the following circumstances:
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- With third party processors. We may provide personal information to Zemana and or other trusted businesses or persons to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security terms.
- For legal reasons. We will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Deepware.ai if we believe that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to:
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- detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or
- protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of Deepware.ai, users, or the public as required or permitted by law.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. We may disclose your personal information to the prospective seller or buyer of such business or assets. We may share aggregated, anonymized information publicly, and with our customers and partners described above. For example, we may share aggregated information publicly to show statistical trends about the general use of our services.
Data Transfers
Deepware.ai processes personal information on servers in many countries around the world. We may process, transfer, and/or store your personal information on a server located outside the country where you live.
Please note that the privacy protections in Europe and other jurisdictions may not be equivalent to those under your local law and the rights of governmental and law enforcement authorities to access your personal information may also differ. When we transfer your information abroad, Deepware.ai will take all steps as required by the applicable law to ensure that your personal information is adequately protected by appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
If you do not wish for your personal information to be transferred in the ways described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.
Information security & retention
Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone. We take steps to ensure that the personal information that you provide is retained by Deepware.ai for only as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For users of the Community, please note that if you delete your account, comments you make about Samples or other materials in the Service may be retained to protect the security and integrity of the community as a whole. Your comments, however, will not be attributed to you. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information that we collect and process about you. The measures we use are designed to provide a level of security appropriate to the risk of processing your personal information.
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We will let you know if we plan to process your personal information for marketing purposes when we collect it. You can change your mind at any time by contacting us, by opting out in the body of any marketing email you may have subscribed to, or by specifying your preferences in your account profile.
You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, update, restrict processing, and object to processing your personal information. You may also have a right to portability of your information and to have your information erased. These rights will vary depending on your locality, and we will handle any request in accordance with applicable law. To exercise any of these rights concerning your information, please contact us. In some cases, we will need you to provide further details so that we can identify you.
If you have a Deepware.ai account, you may be able to make changes to correct your personal information by logging into your account. Please note that we may not act on a request to erase your personal information in certain situations. For example, where your personal information is contained in a Sample that is currently helping the Community combat security deepfake threats, we may reject your request when we have an overriding legitimate interest in preserving the Sample (specifically, the malware it embodies) in our Deepware Corpus. We may also reject requests that are unreasonably repetitive, require disproportionate technical effort (for example, developing a new system or fundamentally changing an existing practice), risk the privacy of others, or would be extremely impractical (for example, requests concerning information residing on backup systems).
For users in the EU, you may also have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority if you think we have processed your personal information in a manner that is unlawful or violates your rights. If you have such concerns, we request that you first contact us so that we can investigate, and hopefully resolve, your concerns directly.
Deepware.ai does not sell your personal information. We only share your information as described in the "Information we share" section of this Privacy Policy. Deepware.ai processes your information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, which include "business purposes". These purposes include:
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Minimally invasive surgical techniques are growing in popularity due to the smaller the incision, and shorter the recovery times for the patient. Smaller incisions are also easier for medical personnel to manage, safer for the patient, and can reduce the risk of infection. With the number of minimally invasive surgeries increasing, professionals like Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum are growing in need. This method is was formed in the 1980s and is rapidly changing along with computer-assisted surgeries (CAS).
How Minimally Invasive Surgeries Are Performed
Today, many minimally invasive surgeries are performed with advanced robotic systems. Biomedical engineers have created these robotic systems in order to give surgeons more control and a better line of vision during the procedures. This allows for doctors to perform safer, less invasive and more precise work. During surgery with robotic systems, surgeons operate at a console that is equipped with two types of control systems. The controllers maneuver four robotic arms. There is typically a high definition 3D image displayed on a color console next to the controller. The surgeon is able to see the exact positioning of the robotic arms in real-time. Computer software programmed into the advanced robotic system takes the place of traditional hand movements. The arms can move fractions of a millimeter, resulting in highly precise work. All of this can be accomplished with incisions that are just 1 to 2 inches long. In addition to being done with robotic systems, minimally invasive surgeries are known for shorter patient recovery times and smaller incisions which in turn allows for patients to quickly return to their normal lives.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
There are many benefits to the patient when a surgeon performs a minimally invasive surgery with the use of advanced robotic systems. One major benefit is the smaller incisions for accessing the area of the body that needs surgery. With a traditional surgical procedure, an incision of 4 to 6 inches or even longer may be needed. In a minimally invasive technique, the incisions are just 1 to 2 inches long. As a result, patients are able to ambulate and get of their beds in less time. Smaller incisions are less likely to rupture and less likely to need large staples for closure.
Patients also tend to experience less pain and shorter recovery times. There is less swelling in the area and less intrusion on sensitive nerves. When patients experience less pain from their surgery, they may not require the strongest pain relief medications or intravenous pain relief. Manageable pain is easier to treat. Lower pain levels also allow patients to begin physical and occupational therapy at an earlier stage of recovery. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, a skilled orthopedic surgeon for joint repair and replacement procedures, offers this technique to the athletes he treats who cannot afford a lot of downtime after an orthopedic procedure. Dr. Kirschenbaum is the head of Orthopaedics at Bronxcare Health Systems in New York City and works to help patients achieve wellness through his orthopedic practice.
Another benefit to minimally invasive surgery is the lower risk of infection. Large incision sites require more intensive wound management. Smaller incisions heal faster and are less likely to become infected. A lower risk of infection means fewer surgical complications and a higher success rate of the procedure.
Shorter Hospital Stays
Most patients want to go home as soon as possible after surgery. A minimally invasive procedure also reduces the length of the time most patients need to spend in the hospital. This is especially true for shoulder, hip and knee repairs, and replacements. In the past, a patient could expect to stay in the hospital for a week after a knee or hip replacement. Many patients had to transition to an inpatient recovery facility for four to six weeks after a joint replacement. The minimally invasive techniques practiced by orthopedic surgery experts like Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum reduce the hospital stay after surgery and allow patients to go home instead of to an inpatient post-surgical recovery center.
Shorter Recovery Times
The length of time from surgery to recovery is important to patients. For college or professional athletes, quick recovery time is key in returning to their sport. Too much time off of the sport could result in a sullied career prospect for such athletes. Orthopedic surgeons such as Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum offer minimally invasive surgical repairs for athletes. These techniques shorten the amount of recovery time so that athletes can get back to their training, practice and playing schedules.
Less Scarring
Minimally invasive surgeries may also result in less scarring. The scars from these surgeries are less noticeable, which may be important to patients who have surgery on a more visible body part. Scars may cause patients to be self-conscious, and smaller scars mean more self-confidence. Another important aspect of reduced scarring is less internal scar tissue. Scar tissue is stiff. When its located near a part of the body that moves more such as the hip or knee, it can result in a considerable amount of pain and more complications. Minimal scarring allows patients to regain their full range of motion and strength in the affected joint, tendon or ligament after surgery.
Reduced Blood Loss
Blood loss is a serious complication of surgery. In an invasive procedure, surgeons must cut through a lot of layers of tissue, which can trigger blood loss in unexpected places and amounts. Too much blood loss may increase the length of a patient's hospital stay. Blood loss may also necessitate additional procedures, including transfusions. Patients who have a high blood loss during surgery might suffer complications such as anemia, which requires treatment to resolve. Excessive blood loss during surgery can have additional consequences, such as causing weakness and a delay of recovery in the patient.
General Medical Conditions Treated By Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
Talented surgeons use minimally invasive surgery and advanced robotic systems to treat many conditions. Some of the general uses of minimally invasive surgery include the removal of benign pancreatic lesions and benign and malignant liver tumors. The technique can also be used for pancreatic cancer and gallbladder cancer. Severe gastroesophageal reflux disease is typically treated with minimally invasive surgery. People in need of obesity surgeries such as gastric bypass, bariatric surgery or gastric banding may qualify for minimally invasive techniques.
Specific Medical Conditions Treated By Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
There are a variety of specific issues that minimally invasive surgery can help treat. These include Lung Disease, Gynecologic diseases including cervical cancer, benign cervical disorders, ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, Uterine Prolapse, uterine fibroids and Endometriosis. Patients with heavy uterine bleeding may have robotic cauterization and tissue ablation performed. Cancers of the head and neck, including thyroid cancer, are also often treated with robotic surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. Heart surgeons use the robotic systems to perform mitral valve prolapse repairs, atrial fibrillation surgery and repairs for atrial septal defects. Urological problems such as bladder, kidney and prostate cancer may be handled with minimally invasive robotic surgery. Kidney diseases including blockages, stones or cysts benefit from the technique. Nephrologists can also remove a kidney with minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum who specializes in knee and hip replacements has utilized these methods on patients. These techniques may be used for tendon and ligament repair in the shoulder, knee or hip. They may also be used for cartilage repair or replacement. In some patients, an entire joint can be replaced with this minimally invasive technique.
Although, not all minimally invasive surgical procedures are performed with the assistance of a robot, surgeons may also use endoscopic techniques or open surgical techniques. In some clinics or hospitals, it might be referred to as laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, or keyhole surgery. In endoscopic surgery, an endoscope is used to reach the internal organs or tissues of interest. An endoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a camera on one end. The tube also has enough space for tiny surgical instruments to pass through it. The camera transmits a signal to a color monitor for the surgeon to view. Its done through small incisions. Today's technology has allowed for effective treatments and faster recovery times than traditional surgeries.
General Conditions Treated By Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery
Surgeons use non-robotic, minimally invasive surgical techniques to perform several types of general surgery. Hernia surgery is typically performed with an endoscope. It is used to fix hiatal, paraesopahgeal, ventral or incisional hernias. People with severe gastroesophageal disease benefit from the technique. The removal of gallbladder, liver, or pancreatic tumors or lesions is performed with endoscopic surgical techniques. Surgeons also use minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal and rectal conditions. Obesity surgeries such as gastric banding, bariatric treatment a gastric bypass may be done with an endoscope.
Specialty Surgeries Performed With Non-robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialist surgeons also use the non-robotic minimally invasive surgical techniques in order to care for their patients. Some lung diseases are treated this way. Uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and benign tumors can be removed with endoscopic surgery. Endometriosis and vaginal prolapse can be treated with the technique. Women who need removal of the ovaries, uterus, cervix or lymph nodes may have their procedures done in this way. Heart surgeons use the technique for atrial septal defects, aortic regurgitation, aortic insufficiency, aortic stenosis and mitral valve repair. Vascular surgeons use endoscopic surgeries for treating varicose veins, venous insufficiency and peripheral vascular disease. Cervical disc hernias, lumbar disc hernias and degenerative disc diseases are treated this way. People with spinal trauma may have fusions or rods placed with an endoscopic technique. Disorders of the kidney, including stones, cysts, blockages and bladder incontinence may be corrected with endoscopic procedures. Patients having a living kidney donation performed may elect to have the procedure done with an endoscopic technique.
Cancer Surgeries Using Endoscopic Techniques
Oncologists use endoscopic surgical techniques to remove some lung tumors. The technique can also be used for brain tumors that are located on the base of the skull, including those that are on the front or back skull base. Malignant ovarian or uterine tumors may qualify for removal with endoscopic surgery. Urologists may treat prostate cancer with endoscopic prostate removal.
Arthroscopic Surgery
When a joint needs surgery with an endoscopic technique, the procedure is called arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum is a leader in this technique. In an arthroscopic surgery, an endoscope is fed into the joint through a small incision. As one of the most important surgical developments of the 20th century, arthroscopic surgery allows orthopedic patients to enjoy less swelling of the operative site. Arthroscopic procedures are associated with lower morbidity and better patient outcomes compared to open surgical techniques. Nearly all arthroscopic orthopedic procedures can be done on an outpatient basis, which lowers the costs for the patient and allows the patient to go home within hours after the surgery.
Orthopedic Conditions Treated With Arthroscopic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeons also use minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for their patients. A knee or hip replacement can be done in this way. People who experience a ligament or tendon tear in the shoulder, hip or knee may have the repair performed with an endoscopic surgery. Congenital malformations may also qualify for correction with this technique.
Choosing an Orthopedic Surgeon Experienced in Minimally Invasive Techniques
Not all surgeons have equally successful outcomes with minimally invasive techniques. If a patient is in need of a general or specialty surgery, it is important to research both the procedure and the available surgeons. The experience of the surgeon at performing minimally invasive techniques is critical to the patient's outcome. The more of this type of surgery a physician has performed, the more likely the patient is to have a positive outcome. Patients should inquire about the annual and total number of minimally invasive surgeries of that type the surgeon has performed. Patients should also ask whether the surgery will be robotic-assisted or endoscopic. With any surgery, there are risks. If a patient qualifies for a minimally invasive surgery, there are fewer risks associated with such procedures. Patients should always ask the surgeon about the risks of the particular procedure that they need. Experienced surgeons typically recommend surgery to a patient when the benefits of the procedure far outweigh the consequences of not having surgery.
About Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum
Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum currently serves as the Chairman and Director of Orthopedics at Bronxcare Health System in Bronx, New York. In his current position, he helped grow the surgical department 8 fold and outpatient services ten fold.
He began his education at Brown University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1979. He later graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1984. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum trained in adult hip and knee replacement and reconstructive surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also engaged in a research fellowship in cartilage and joint aging at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum continued his orthopedic training at several esteemed institutions, including the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Dr. Kirschenbaum's medical specialties include orthopedic surgery and adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery with both endoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques. His particular area of focus is on correcting congenital problems of the knee, hip and shoulder, including joint replacement surgeries. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum also performs surgery on people who have experienced an injury to a joint. He has cared for amateur, college and professional athletes with injuries of the knee, hip or shoulder joints, ligaments, tendons or muscles.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum founded the Medscape Orthopedics website, which was bought out by Medscape and was later acquired by GE and later by WebMD. Today, he serves on its Editorial Advisory Board. In his early years, he served as the Director of Orthopaedic Resource Management at Kaiser Permanente.
He has lectured extensively over process reengineering, information technology, and innovation design. With his experience conducting question and answer sessions and lecturing on orthopedic surgical techniques, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum is comfortable talking with patients about their surgical options. He also holds positions as the Chief Medical Officer for DTC Healthcom and as the Advisory Chief Program Officer for the Swiftpath Program. In the past, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum served on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. Since 2010, he has served on the Board of Directors for the EHR Project Team.
Accreditations and Memberships
In addition, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum has been accredited by many medical boards and organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research Society. He is licensed by the medical board of New York to practice medicine in the state. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum has also earned many awards over his 34 years of orthopedics practice, including the 2001 James A. Vohs Award for Quality.
The medical professional has garnered a notable career through decades of experience where he has treated patients coping with a wide range of issues.


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Apistogramma (Apistogramma)
Many species have long, protruding rays in the front of the dorsal fin. Peaceful, calm fish. Kept in the thickets of plants at the bottom. Fish tank for apistogramma tools as well as for tetras. The temperature is 23-26 °C, the water is soft. In the aquarium should be enough shelters from flower pots or driftwood, in which the fish lay yellow or reddish eggs. The female takes care of the clutch, the male guards the nest. In large aquariums, the male can guard the clutches of several females. After 3-4 days, the larvae hatch, and after 5-6 days, becoming fry, they begin to swim and eat. Within 2-4 weeks, a flock of fry is taken care of by a female. A good pair can spawn several times with a month's break. Spawning is stimulated by fresh water and an increase in temperature by 3-4 °C. Continue reading


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Editor's Picks: 17 of the Best Luxury Beauty Gifts to Buy for Yourself
Confession: whenever people ask me what I want for Christmas, I honestly can't think of anything.
Not because I don't like presents, mind you. It's because I've already bought almost everything on my list for myself!
And I'm not alone—according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of shoppers now practice self-gifting.
Hey, you have to love yourself before anyone else can, right?
While this guide was all about my favourite beauty gifts under $25, $50 and $100, and this one under $20, the luxury products below are the best ways to really SPLURGE.
If you know somebody that'll treat you to one of them, consider yourself lucky! Otherwise, read on for my favourite "to me, from me" gift ideas...
The Best Luxury Beauty Gifts
Charlotte Tilbury Naughty and Nice Magic Box
Charlotte Tilbury Naughty and Nice Magic Box is a beauty lover's DREAM. Similar to an advent calendar, it's filled with 12 makeup treats ranging from lip gloss to eyeshadow to mascara (many full-sized!). When you're done, you can use it as a jewellery box.
Resurface by Shani Darden Retinol Reform
Give yourself the gift of better skin with a new retinol regimen. Ever wondered how celebrities get such perfect complexions? A lot of it has to do with Resurface by Shani Darden Retinol Reform. I reviewed it here and it's still one of my favourite retinols, especially for acne-prone skin.
Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon Collection
Imagine having a complete wardrobe of creamy matte lip crayons in a rainbow of colours. That's what you get with Bite Beauty's Matte Crème Lip Crayon Collection, which includes 18 of them (deluxe-sized, but as you can see in the photo at the top, they're quite big). When you do the math, you're getting them at one third of the regular price!
Bobbi Brown Classic Brush Set
You deserve better makeup brushes. My pick is the Bobbi Brown Classic Brush Set, which has everything you need (and nothing you don't, like contour brushes!). I have an older version of this set, and of all the brushes I've owned over the years, these have held up the best.
RMS Beauty Luminizer Set
Want to fool people into thinking you have better, more radiant skin? You NEED luminizer. The RMS Beauty Luminizer Set gives you three shades (including a gold one that's never been released before), plus a retractable brush.
Déesse Pro LED Mask
Okay, it's a major splurge, but the Déesse Pro LED Mask emits various wavelength combos of LED light, treating everything from fine lines to pigmentation to acne. Fans include Emma Stone, Jessica Alba and celeb facialists Shani Darden and Georgia Louise.
The Detox Market The Best of Green Beauty Box
If you're a green beauty junkie, you'll have so much fun opening The Detox Market's The Best of Green Beauty Box. This year's version has more than $300 worth of goodies, including full sizes of the RMS Beauty Vintage Cake Liner, Odacité Green Ceremony Cleanser and MV Skincare Rose Soothing & Protective Moisturizer.
SK-II Pitera Essence Set
I don't think most luxury skincare products are worth it, let alone their gift sets, but the SK-II Pitera Essence Set is an exception! You get their famous essence, sheet mask and a mild acid-based lotion—all with surprisingly clean ingredients lists. Any type of skin could use these for brightening and lightweight hydration.
Marc Jacobs Cosmetic Bag
If your makeup bag is looking a bit worse for wear, why not upgrade to the Marc Jacobs Cosmetic Bag? Recently, I did just that, and I couldn't be more pleased with it. It's the perfect size (roomy but not too big for your purse) and made of durable nylon with bright gold accents.
Mason Pearson Hair Brush
Everything you've heard about the Mason Pearson Hair Brush is true! It's the best quality, and you'll have it FOREVER. Here are six reasons you should invest in one.
NuFace Trinity Facial Trainer Kit
If you want a little rejuvenation, but are hoping to avoid going the injectable route, I strongly recommend microcurrent. I use the NuFace Trinity Facial Trainer Kit—well, actually I bought all the parts separately and paid more, so don't make my mistake! You get two attachments (one for eyes/lips and one for the rest of your face), a charging stand and the conductivity gel. This will retrain your facial muscles to stay lifted and firm!
ZIIP Nano Current Device
The ZIIP Nano Current Device is the new gadget everyone's buzzing about lately, and it's along the same lines as the NuFace—except it's a nanocurrent (a lower frequency than microcurrent). No word yet on which one is "better," but I'm going to self-gift this so I can find out!
Consonant HydrExtreme
My number one most-recommended skincare product over the years has to be Consonant HydrExtreme, an all-natural hydrating serum. It's pricey, yes, but once you try it, I'm confident that you'll see why I rave about it so much! My original review is over here.
Omorovicza Omoressence
If you can't get hold of HydrExtreme, another great option is Omorovicza's Omoressence. Ounce for ounce, it actually works out to be cheaper, and you get similar weightless hydration (that can be worn alone or layered underneath creams or oils). This is new to my skincare routine and I love it.
Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser
If you don't own an essential oil diffuser yet, you are missing out! I never burn candles anymore because the diffuser is just easier and safer. (You add water and oil, and plug it in. Voilà, a soft stream of essential-oil-infused steam!) The Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser is the most gorgeous one I've seen.
Red Light Man Red Light Device
Maybe the Red Light Man Red Light Device isn't what you'd think of as a "luxury" item, but trust me—its output is more powerful than any light therapy device I've seen (yes, I'd say even the Déesse). That means less treatment time and faster results! Now is the time to get on the red light train to counteract winter darkness and improve all aspects of skin health.
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous
Last but not least, I can't think of a better gift to you, from you, than Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous. This is the mantra you need every morning to conquer your day!
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Des Moines Seat Belt Defect Attorneys
Seat belts are meant to keep drivers and car passengers safe in the undesirable event that the vehicle is involved in an accident. We trust that these safety devices will function properly if they are ever needed, lessening the potential for serious injury during a wreck. Unfortunately, seat belt defects may leave their silent guarantees unfulfilled, and give motorists a false sense of security.
Seat belt defects can take a number of forms, but in all cases, it likely that the manufacturer may be held liable for injuries suffered due to negligent manufacturing processes or faulty materials. Peoples' safety is not a matter to be taken lightly, so the standards to which automotive manufacturers are held are high.
If you believe faulty seat belts have caused you or someone you know to be unduly injured in a car accident, contact Des Moines car seatbelt defect attorneys at 877-327-2600.
Types of Seat Belt Defects
There are many types of seat belt defects, but the following are some of the most common:
- Excessive slack in belt
- Lack of shoulder strap
- Unintentional unlatching
- Failure of belt to lock in accident
These examples represent only a few potential seat belt defects. It is important for drivers to thoroughly inspect their vehicles for components that appear to be in an unacceptable or dangerous condition.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one have been in an accident and feel that a defective safety belt is responsible for unnecessarily serious injuries, you may want to consider filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer. To discuss your case, contact the Des Moines seatbelt defect lawyers of LaMarca Law Group, P.C. at 877-327-2600.


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Camila Cabello Announces Her Debut Album 'Camila'
Get the details on her first solo album.
Get the details on her first solo album.
Text: Jake Viswanath
After months of teaser photos from the studio and a string of singles, including the effortlessly slinky worldwide smash "Havana," Camila Cabello has finally announced the final details of her upcoming debut album, her first full solo effort since departing Fifth Harmony. The artist decided to change the name of her first album from The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving. to simply Camila, which will be released to the world on January 12.
"I decided to call it by my name, because this is where this chapter in my life ended," Camila explained about the album title change in an Instagram post. "It started with somebody else's story, it ended with me finding my way back to myself." The artist also unveiled the striking album cover, in which she simply poses in a floral dress surrounded by authentic sketches and vintage furniture. It gives an aura that better reflects Camila's confident image and heritage prominent in "Havana."
The star also announced that two tracks from the album, "Never Be the Same" and "Real Friends," will be released on Friday alongside the album pre-order. Given the diverse sounds of "Crying in the Club," "OMG," and "Havana," we could be in for anything. Check out the album cover and her full statement below.
to my Camilizers.... my debut album is finally finished. now i'm trying to steady my heartbeat!!!!!!! thank you for being so patient with me this year, i can't wait for you to hear what has been the soundtrack to the past year of my life... all of these songs have special memories behind them, and i'm not gonna lie, it feels emotional letting them go, feels like the end of a chapter... i decided to call it by my name, because this is where this chapter in my life ended. it started with somebody else's story, it ended with me finding my way back to myself. my album is gonna be available for pre order this Thursday, and i'm putting out two instant grat tracks with it.... one is called never be the same, and one is called real friends. it's in your hands January 12 ???? love you guys so much, Camila


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Anyone interested in monitoring their home power usage may be interested in an awesome little project created by Hackster.io member Jorge. Which uses a Raspberry Pi Zero W together with a Pimoroni Micro Dot Hat and EAGLE-200 Energy Gateway, which in this instance communicates with the utility metre owned by the power company. Although you would be able to use one supplied by your local supplier if preferred.
Full instructions on how to create your instant home power usage monitor have been kindly published to the Hackster.io website and the project has been classed as Easy, and should take no longer than two hours to complete. It's creator explains a little more about the inspiration behind the Raspberry Pi powered home power usage monitor. "I wanted to check how much power I am using, I often seat in my home office and from there i can have a quick view of my power usage and notice when things my be going wrong, Sometimes nobody is on the second floor of my home and the AC is running and I can check all that by simple looking at the display."
For more information in full list of instructions and components required as well as a link to the 3D printing files required to make the projects outer casing jump over to the Hackster.io website by following the link below. If you enjoy building Pi projects you might be interested in our comprehensive list of Raspberry Pi displays, HATS and small screens.
Source: Hackster.io


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With fans now looking to finalise their SuperCoach line-ups ahead of round one next week, many kept up to date with the JLT Community Series to scout potential players for their side.
Young players stepped up and older players continued to impress, but it was ultimately interstate players who turned heads the most.
The top six SuperCoach averages over the JLT Series were all scored by interstate players, with Brisbane midfielder Dayne Zorko averaging 29.5 disposals over his two JLT Series matches, which translated to a pre-season high of 125 points a game.
GWS had three players average over 115 points per game, with Toby Greene (118.5 points), Heath Shaw (116.5) and Callan Ward (115.5) all achieving that feat.
The cheapest player in the top 10 was West Coast goal sneak Mark LeCras, who averaged 117 over the pre-season and will cost you just $428,000.
125 Dayne Zorko (BL) $593,000 MID
124.5 Aaron Hall (GC) $519,800 MID
119.5 Josh J Kennedy (WC) $532,200 FWD
118.5 Toby Greene (GWS) $492,000 FWD
117 Mark LeCras (WC) $428,600 FWD
116.5 Heath Shaw (GWS) $576,500 DEF
116 Luke Dahlhaus (WB) $520,700 FWD/MID
115.5 Adam Treloar (Coll) $605,400 MID
115.5 Callan Ward (GWS) $574,400 MID
114 Tom Mitchell (Haw) $565,600 MID