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|In this thesis, we investigate human decision making dynamics in a series of simple perceptual decision making tasks. The level of caution with which a human subject responds to stimuli is of central interest, since it influences the speed and accuracy of responses. We study the role of caution parameters in models of cognitive control processes. We first investigate the influence of stimulus likelihood on human error dynamics in sequential two-alternative choice tasks. Errors are understood to increase in frequency when caution is low. When subjects repeatedly discriminate between two stimuli, their error rates and mean reaction times (RTs) systematically depend on prior sequences of stimuli. We analyze sequential effects on RTs, showing that relationships among prior stimulus sequences and the corresponding RTs for correct trials, error trials, and averaged over all trials are significantly influenced by the probability of alternations. Finally, we show that simple, sequential updates to the initial condition and thresholds of a pure drift diffusion model (DDM) can account for the trends in RT for correct and error trials. Our results suggest that error-based parameter adjustments are critical to modeling sequential effects. These relationships have not been captured by previous models. In the remainder of the thesis, we compare models of human choice dynamics in tasks in which subjects must trade off between speed and accuracy in order to maximize reward rates. Caution is of critical importance: while errors decrease in frequency as caution increases, decision time increases. Direct manipulation of caution provides a framework with which to compare models. Recent work has compared the predictions of the Linear Ballistic Accumulator (LBA) and the DDM for simple RT tasks but has identified no important qualitative differences between the predictions of the two models. Comparing the fits of the two models for simple RT tasks in which subjects attempt to maximize reward rate, we show that while the pure DDM predicts a single optimal performance curve, the curve for the LBA varies significantly with model parameters. Critically, we find that while reward seeking behavior is predicted on average by an increase in caution in the DDMs, the same behavior in the best-fitting LBA model is instead predicted by a decrease in caution.
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I don't know whether to find this funny or sad since when I watched this just after I stopped watching Oceans because I started getting teary seeing the cute adorable sea-lions get eaten by the Killer Whale! D:
Episode 6: Unexpected Twists and Turns
Holy shit, holy shit, HOLY SHIT. I was not expecting to learn that Ringo once had an older sister and the actual reason she's going through this trouble is because she has been trying to be her in order to bring her family back together again. We also learned that Momosaka also was the one who have the diary in possession before her and that since Ringo learned about what it (may possibly) can do she's been set on completing this fate. Now ehn you look at Ringo's character in a bigger picture, I feel so sad for her. She has basically cast aside her life to live it as her sister's! That's a huge sacrifice. So here's the question- now that we know this isn't actually her true-self, is her 'love' towards Tsubaki true or forced for fate?
And then we got this crazy bitch on the loose, making the girls that Tamba once dated who have information lose their memories by shooting these balls that explode or whatever – I don't know what they are called, but they are terrifying weapons. Worst of all, this girl has a penguin and is aware about Ringo's Project M which makes us question just who the hell is this girl?!
Episode 7: What Project M really is…
DX OH GOD RINGO, YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!!!!!!!!! Somebody stop her before she really regrets it!!! Well I doubt she's going to be able to succeed because somebody's going to interrupt. I'm also growing suspicious that the bitch who has been wiping out people's memories may end up targeting Yuri to make Project M succeed.
Honestly speaking I did think that M stood for 'Marriage', but then seeing the whole set up and her yapping about 'marriage with Tubaki' I started thinking 'Masturbation', but then we learn its Maternity! And I'm like, "WHAT?! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!"
Anyhow speaking of the batshit insane bitch, she isn't even trying to hide the fact she's hunting Tamba, and she's definitely doing a good job scaring him. Worst of all he is indirectly involved with her since it looks like she is connected with giving him the money for whatever he's doing.
Man, look at what this jetlag is doing to me. I'm too tired to write anymore – all my stuff is super short. T^T/ Well maybe it's better that way, I do tend to write too much anyways. Forgive me for skipping summaries for these two episodes, I really don't have the energy to do it. Now excuse me I'm going to take another snooze. =______________=;

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As implantable CGM company Senseonics continues to wait for clearance from the FDA, the company isn't sitting on its hands. On a Q2 earnings call, CEO Tim Goodnow reported that the company continues to expand its operations in Europe, is close to a CE Mark for a longer-lasting second generation device, and is partnering with Roche and Type Zero on an artificial pancreas study with an eye on commercialization.
As for FDA clearance, which would finally bring Senseonics' Eversense offering to the United States, Goodnow is now expecting the FDA to convene a special panel, like it did for Dexcom's nonadjunctive dosing claim.
"It is our belief that the agency will convene an advisory panel to explore the community's feedback on the safety elements of an implantable sensor, as well as the training programs designed to introduce endocrinology, diet, and pathology professionals to the in-office procedures of sensor placement and removal," Goodnow said. "This process will allow the interested medical community to comment on an implantable product. We are confident that the strong patient data demonstrated in our US pivotal trial, our European pivotal trial, and our robust post-market surveillance program -- currently underway in Europe -- will support and confirm the efficacy and safety of the Eversense system. We continue to anticipate the advisory panel will likely be held in the late fall and that our final approval will closely follow this conclusion."
A little over a year out from Senseonic's European launch, the company is now live in seven countries, adding Belgium and Austria this quarter. European sales have also brought in $814,000 in revenue this quarter, up from just $19,000 this time last year. The company is forecasting $6 to $7 million in revenue for full year 2017.
Senseonics is also close to securing a CE Mark for Eversense XL, a new version of the sensor that can be implanted for 180 days, twice the length of the current model.
"With Eversense XL, for the first time patients can extend a single sensor wear across three seasons," Goodnow said. "They can insert in the late summer, wear through the fall, and finally remove it in the winter. This is truly remarkable for our industry and a long ways from when we rejoiced when sensors last three days a decade ago."
As for the company's previously announced R&D partnership with Roche and Type Zero, Goodnow affirmed during the Q&A that the research partnership does have designs on creating a commercial product eventually.
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A challenge to the common Humanist argument that science is not like a religion
Author's Note: This article of mine exploring the similarities between science and religion, or rather exploring the ways that science and religion are typically thought of and operate in the world, was published in 1997 in The Humanist, the magazine of the American Humanist Association. The article has been one of the most frequently quoted I've ever written, and has been the subject of some rather "interesting" attacks and interpretations around the internet — usually based in some pretty fantastical misinterpretations of my ideas or strange assumptions about who I am and what I believe. There was also an article that was written by a woman who is either my coincidental parallel universe soulmate or simply someone lifting my ideas very generously without deeming fit to cite me or pay me a royalty, in a 2006 Harper's Magazine review of Dawkins' book, The God Delusion. Anyway, since Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and the whole pseudo-scientific "rational" attack on "religion" has only snowballed into mega-fame since then, I'm re-posting my old article about the topic.
Contrary to popular belief, the world is not round. And the tale of the world's alleged roundness is not the only mythology that modern science has passed onto mass culture. It is this dubious role as "mythological web spinner" that science and rational thinking play in our broader culture and in actual human lives which many Humanists often avoid exploring.
The 1996 Humanist of the Year, Richard Dawkins, for example, in his article, "Is Science a Religion?" in the January/February, 1997 issue of The Humanist, has a tendency to speak very glowingly about Science with a capital 'S' and Rational thinking with a capital 'R'. He speaks about Science being "based upon verifiable evidence," and "one of the most moral, one of the most honest disciplines," and about it having "none of [religion's] vices." But is all this the actual reality of science as it is practiced in the world, or is all this a reified, idealized, and almost mystically fantastical dream about What Science Might Be In a Perfect World? After all, if we distill almost any prominent religion down to its capital 'R' form, it will always claim to be about living intelligently, rightly, honestly, based in Truth, etc. Sounds pretty nice. But of course, when we assess religion as a whole, we look at what it is in actual practice. We factor in the advocation of genocide on page 237, the way the hierarchy of experts creates blind followers, and the way the whole vast conceptual structure is founded on some highly questionable assumptions which often lead to unnecessary wars. Humanists go through this process because in the final analysis, Humanists care most not about idealized concepts, but about real people and actual lives. So if we want to compare science and religion fairly and objectively, let us not compare Science The Fantasized Ideal to religion in human reality, but science in human reality to religion in human reality. And here is where the role of science as spinner of myths, as deluder of the masses, as intensely repressive force, must be confronted.
So let us look for a moment at the actual role of science and rational thinking in human society.
Scientists once widely believed that the world was flat. 'There is ample proof,' they said. And they had proof. Objectively, the world looked pretty flat, particularly on prairies and next to oceans. People did not fall off or feel like they were upside-down anywhere on the planet. No one had proof they had ever gone around the world. In fact, people had so much confidence in this line of rational thinking that when others began to argue the world was round, they were often looked upon with extreme skepticism, as evangelical believers in fantastical gobbledygook.
'Rational thinkers' have not always been the most insightful and open-minded of people. Throughout history, 'thinking rationally' has often become a guise for repressive attitudes towards the new or unconventional.
Indeed, science and rational thinking have had a dubious and ragged history in our culture, exhibiting a constant and sometimes savage battle between the 'rational' and the 'radical.' Many scientists — most famously the early promoter of hand-washing, medical doctor Ignaz Semmelweiz — were widely ridiculed for their speculations about invisible creatures that caused illnesses. Even by the time Einstein was being awarded the Nobel Prize, relativistic mechanics was still so controversial amongst physicists that he was instead given the award for other aspects of his work. Which is to say, well into this century a plethora of top scientists still believed in Newtonian mechanics as the best model for activity in the universe and were much more interested in adapting the old model to the new evidence than in accepting a radically new model. Which is not at all unlike the process religious institutions have often used as they have tried to adapt to changing times: retain the old system of beliefs, but slightly revise it so it coincides more readily with new, contemporary beliefs and observations. And indeed, the history of science does not, as Dawkins implies, show simply a vast group of reasonable people testing each other's theories in warm camaraderie. The history of science has often been and continues to be and will continue to be a history of completely debunking established belief systems by positing entirely new belief systems in their place, or significant progress more often by revolution than evolution. And because science has always been so heavily founded in vast, systemic views of the world, the mainstream scientific community has always been extremely, I would argue repressively, conservative when confronted with radical new notions which threaten to change too much too fast. Again, it acts much like its institutional brethren in the religious field. Americans need only look to the 1950's and 60's in their own country to see a virtual plague of cases of scientists involved in advocating the banning of scientific books and the dismissal of professors, victims including the likes of Wilhelm Reich, Timothy Leary and Linus Pauling.
Meanwhile, through all the political struggling over the years, the ultimate issues of Fact and Truth have remained elusive due to fundamental problems within the whole nature of Science and Rationality (with a capital 'S' and a capital 'R'). These deep quandaries within science and rational thinking are perhaps best made explicit with reference to Descartes, that quintessential enlightenment thinker. Descartes sought to remove all mythologies and assumptions in order to build a philosophical system based on objectively verifiable fact. When he felt he had removed all his assumptions, he stated that all he knew for certain was that he existed. He thought and felt that he existed, after all, and even if he were utterly insane, there would still have to be some thing which was insane; therefore he must, indeed, one way or another, exist. From this cornerstone in objectively verifiable, undeniably rational, scientific fact, Descartes went on to rationally build an entire philosophical system which even, amazingly enough, proposed the existence of God. There was only one problem. Descartes forgot all about the second option: that he might actually be utterly insane. After step one, he simply ceased considering that as a possibility.
'Insane' seems a bit of a harsh moniker to toss on a long-deceased gentleman philosopher, but certainly one could argue that he was not being altogether clearheaded. His momentary lapse of rigor let him go on to continuously neglect a host of assumptions he was making: that he was rational, that thinking was a reliable tool, that it was not worth questioning what "I", "to think," and "to exist" really meant, and so on.
And this brings us to the basic, underlying problem of science and rational thinking as a whole. It may all just be plain wrong. Ultimately, what we call 'rational thinking' may just be a highly sophisticated and powerful method of self?delusion, and we do not have an experiment we can conduct to definitively prove or disprove that.
In typical Humanist fashion, Dawkins asserts: "Science is based upon verifiable evidence." This is partly misleading. Science uses verifiable evidence, but in the final analysis it is based on working assumptions and faith. For example, let us use his example of evolutionary theory, which is, of course, also a cornerstone of much Humanist thought. Dawkins says that he believes in evolution because the evidence for it is "overwhelmingly strong." In this case, he is using the apparent facts to concoct a theory. This is acceptable science. But his facts may be wrong or misinterpreted, and his theory may be misguided. A Creationist could simply say, "God has made it appear as though evolution has occurred." Yes, indeed, this argument gives us a hypothesis based in blind faith that is extremely difficult to verify or rebut, but then, it merely exposes how much the belief in evolutionary theory is ultimately based on a similar kind of blind faith. It shows there is no definitive, final proof for evolution, either. There are just a lot of suggestive facts that make some of us formulate an argument, every bit as tautological as the quote-the-Bible-to-prove-Creationism-is-right arguments, which goes something like this: "Evolution seems to have occurred; therefore, evolution has occurred."
In truth, what proof do we have that anything about science is correct? Most of us point to technology as evidence, but technology is also just a reflection of science successfully using apparent facts, not establishing their Objective Truth. Technologies may come about as a result of scientific discoveries and hypotheses, but just because something works does not mean our theory about why it works is right. Just because we all get monthly electric bills for our toasters does not conclusively prove that our current model of electronic activity is correct. It simply means that, regardless of whether we are right or not, our suppositions work well enough for us to not really care. Toast is toast and we are hungry. And that is remarkably similar to what many religious believers may say, is it not? Christians know they cannot objectively prove that God does indeed enter the hearts of all who truly believe in Him, but as far as the believers are concerned the process works well enough! Believe He is in ye, and ye do indeed feel Him in ye. The religious joy of the television audience unravels and the checks roll in, and they do not really care that they do not 'ultimately, objectively' know. They are hungry, and wafers are wafers.
As we see, then, religion in our society is a rather pragmatic, rational activity, albeit one based on some inherently questionable presuppositions. And that is a reasonable description of technology as well.
When it comes right down to it, we do not have a clue if our current model of electricity is ultimately correct or not, any more than we can be completely certain of anything else. Sure, we have lots of evidence to suggest our theories might be close to being accurate about certain things, but ultimately, we could be simply insane. Or, to put it in more scientifically-friendly and historically verifiable terms, we may not be quite insightful enough yet. We do not know what is holding this universe together or blowing it apart, and we do not know what the essence of material substance is nor where to find it. We do not know why there is something as opposed to nothing at all, nor why that 'something' seems to obey certain physical laws at times.
Still, Dawkins contends that "the main vice of religion . . . is faith", and by that he implies blind faith, or faith which allows no questioning at all. When contrasted with blind faith, science is clearly a more open?minded pastime. But it may not be that blind faith is religion's main vice, because it is arguable whether that is even the kind of faith that most religious believers have. As Dawkins himself points out a little further on, religion, in a sense, has always been "bad science." Religion has sought to "offer a cosmology and a biology, a theory of life, a theory of origins, and reasons for existence." This is the point. For the vast majority of people, religion is not a blind faith; it is more like a messy hodgepodge of rational and mystical beliefs, unconscious assumptions and genuine convictions borne of differing amounts of analysis and reflection. This is the main vice of religion, and it is precisely here that we see the dividing line between religion and science fading completely. Because science does not exist in a perfect world, either. Scientists can be tired, ornery and incredibly irrational when they wake up in the morning; they do lie, they do falsify data, they do have moral beliefs strongly directing their investigations, they can be greedy, they may well have weak powers of logic while no one else has the time or money to debunk their arguments, they may well use statistical data that is misleading or that can be misinterpreted, etc etc.
Dawkins does have a response to this, however. He suggests that the definitive difference between scientific zealots and religious ones, is that scientists are "content to argue with those who disagree with us. We don't kill them." Well, many, many religious believers are content to simply argue, too. So it is with acute irony that Dawkins interprets the troubles in Northern Ireland and the Middle East as evidence of the dangerous "virus of faith," while failing to note the extraordinarily important and equally powerful role played in the physical violence and emotional fervor in these places by modern weaponry and communications systems; by the relentless march of science and technology through cultures. Which is truly more destructive, the half-baked religious belief that fires a missile, or the half?baked rationality that constructed the missile in the first place?
The central problem with rational thinking then, is that it may not work much better than religion when it comes to fundamental issues of truth and understanding of life. Just because we believe it works better, we think it works better, and people who believe in rational thinking believe they have proof that it works better, does not necessarily raise rational thinking above the level of a remotely tolerant religion.
Rational thinking is a tool which seems to help with powerful effectiveness on a very superficial level of human functioning. (You want toast, we can give you toast.) But a total prescription for understanding oneself, the world, or for founding a philosophy of life it is not. (What is toast? Should toast be considered the be?all and end?all?) Not unless you are the kind of person who is content to merely believe moral and ontological statements without much questioning, until someone convinces you to believe something else. If you are not that kind of person, if you are eager to live a life based on continually learning and discovering and not on accumulating beliefs of any kind, then you must confront the shaky foundations upon which rationality is based as you explore the essence and nature of life and existence.
If we really wish to go beyond the mythologies and illusions that the mind projects, beyond the half-baked theories it routinely spews, fights to defend, and only much later discovers to be false, then we must find ways to understand the world and ourselves which go beyond rational thinking. Rational thinking obviously has an important role to play in the modern world, in thinking, in science, in functioning, and in discussion, but the truly serious person must at all times be skeptical. We must always be exploring and discovering that which lies beyond the rational, inside and outside ourselves; we must be open to the possibility of the new and the radical. Such a person can then be touched by art, by meditation, by the experience of the sensual and so much more. Many well?known rational thinkers, like Einstein, have spoken much of sudden inspiration and spontaneous insight; quasi?indefinable things which apparently also reach beyond the rational.
And why is it so important to always be exploring that which lies beyond the rational? Because we want to understand the world, and rationality alone cannot do that. Rationality possesses dangerously deceptive qualities due to its inherent superficiality and its need to always have working assumptions. It must be tempered with far less tangible things like eager open-mindedness, sensitivity, insight, enduring affection, and rigorous skepticism. Truly straight lines, after all, are just a mythological theory. Nobody has ever seen one. And contrary to the popular myth that science has propagated, the world is not round. From a distance, it looks somewhat like a pie. Other learned knowledge will suggest a sphere. The actual fact of the matter seems to be that it is a rugged, erratic, uneven, unnamable shape which, when its surface is made relative to its overall bulk, gives the appearance from a distance of being somewhat round?like.
Now, if you are the kind of person who always calls a line that runs from the floor of Death Valley up across the Himalayas and down into the deepest holes of the Pacific ocean and back up across the Rockies a smooth and constant convex curve, then hey, I yield to your mystical, God-given level of insight into these matters. But I still might suggest we go out for a long, meditative hike one day and explore it for ourselves before we start telling people what shape the world is, and how best to look at it.


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Bananas, the fruit that comes in its very own wrapper, is healthy and nutritious and tastes delicious. That's what most people know about bananas and I find that odd since bananas are one of the more widely known and eaten fruits of its kind.
There are many interesting facts about the world around us and bananas are no exception. After reading this article, you will know more about bananas than you ever did and you will never look at bananas the same way again.
#1. Bananas are naturally radioactive!
That's right, the venerable banana is one of nature's most radioactive fruits. They contain Potassium 40 which is a radioactive isotope.
#2. Bananas could be wiped out!
Bananas are a perfect clone of each other and ultimately one source of banana plants found in Southeast Asia. This fact, means that if you could wipe out one plant, you could effectively wipe them all out. That would mean no more bananas forever!


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Hi everyone! Co-founder of Eliot&me here. We're a team of data scientists and entrepreneurs who helped build from scratch real-estate app Trulia and more recently, build a cool travel app called Rove - acquired by TripAdvisor. We're excited to be on ProductHunt again! We've been working hard developing a pricing AI (named Eliot) and today we're launching the first application. Give it a try and find out how much your home is worth on AirBnb (or similar sites). We would love to get your feedback... How good do you feel the estimates and underlying trends are? Did you find the tool useful? Would you rent your place on Airbnb now that you know how much you're leaving on table? We also built a price surge alert you can subscribe to, and be the first to know when the price spikes in your neighborhood. Thanks, Edouard
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@edouardtabet Hi, I'm actually an active host. Can you add me to the private beta list?
@nadia_yun Did you subscribe via the website?
I've been looking for something like this to evaluate property I might want to buy and use as a second home. The daily price is very useful, but do you have data on % occupancy and average monthly income. Or is that what the monthly bar chart is showing? In which case it would be helpful to label or explain it more clearly. Great stuff!
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@psturrock Thanks for the feedback Paul, the monthly bar chart is the estimate daily rental price you can expect to rent your place for a given month, it varies based on the demand for places like yours. We don't currently share occupancy rates but we'll consider exposing this information in the future.
This is really useful! Great work
This is a very interesting product, Edouard!
@edouardtabet This is a really nice tool! I'm finishing bootstrapping my startup www.keydrop.co; 24/7 worry-free key exchange for bnb-hosts & guests for just 10,- a month, and I think Elliot is the perfect companion for my customers. As for feedback; first off it's really easy to use and straight forward, you simply can't go wrong. Also seeing the events in the near future is really informative to see the increase of price. My two cents on what could be better; automate your retention The only option you provide for signing up for a notification is when the weekly price surges (weekly), yet sometimes it's only for a day or two when that price surges. I would like to be informed when I'm planning to go on a holiday and to do so, I now have to manually remind myself and go to your site. What would be ideal if I could opt in on the Events that you have listed as most people I know rent out their homes on those days, so they automatically get notified beforehand. Adding your own event would be great either (say "my holiday") so people get notified next time they go on a holiday and are reminded of any price surges around the time they leave. Next to that I would love to slipstream your service into our app and create even more visability here in Amsterdam, so feel free to get in touch! Greetings, Guus (Gus in Dutch)
@guus_hoeve Thanks for the feedback


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Consolidation methods of credit debt in Guntersville, Alabama
As an example, if you wish to use a balance transfer to consolidate your personal credit card debt, you need to formulate a payment plan that can capitalize on the 0% or minimal-interest. That isn't the choice for those looking for smaller installments. You should have a consistent income to make it work. You need to have the ability to pay just as much as possible as your payments will go to your principal rather than the interest. This is the perfect option for people that will be able to use it to cover a significant sum toward the balance.Read More
If you've got a great credit score, then choosing a personal loan for consolidation is a great way to save cash on higher interest credit card debt. To increase the savings available, it is advisable to simply get a short term. Low interest and a quick term will help you make best use of this method by lowering costs on interest with time. Should you do this the right way, you'll save a considerable amount of money by consolidating your credit debt with a personal loan.
In case your property has an adequate amount of equity, then you can also look into a home equity loan. For the right outcomes, your equity must pay for as much of your excessive interest rate credit debt as possible. You'll also have to ensure that you've got a good plan in place to pay off a home equity loan. Failing to do so can make you surrender your house.
Be aware of the advantages and drawbacks in Guntersville, Alabama
It only makes sense to consider the benefits and drawbacks of consolidating debts before you can make a decision.
We can start with studying the advantages of debt consolidation loans.
It unites multiple debts into a single debt, simplifying your installment payments. This tends to help save time and stress on managing multiple balances. Much less energy is required to coordinate the simplified payment process.KEN
You will get more effective terms on your arrangement. The business of consolidation will involve numerous credit card accounts restructured in to a new agreement. This adjustment is the perfect time for you to improve conditions on your loan. You may get a faster loan repayment period or a far more versatile plan. You'll save money on interest charges with a more affordable interest rate and faster repayment.
More affordable interest rates! Finding a smaller interest is a valuable part of consolidating debts. If you cannot find one, then you should not consolidate. Debt consolidation isn't worthwhile if you're getting a higher rate of interest within the new arrangement.
Here, we'll have a look at some of the downsides.
It gives you a false sense of debt relief. After you consolidate your various credit card bills, you'll free up other balances - particularly your credit cards. However, it doesn't mean that you have paid back your debt. You've simply moved your debt to a different loan balance. You only transferred your debt however you still owe the exact same amount of money.
Further debt could follow. Your lines of credit are freed up, which means that you could be tempted to use them. Since you continue to owe the exact same amount, should you put even more on your account, this can only raise your debt balances.
It does not fix the actual source of the matter. It's your responsibility to take care of the main cause of your financial debt difficulties, while consolidation is going to make things simpler as you do. It only treats the symptoms.
It may place your property in danger. If, for example, you utilize your home as collateral, you put this property vulnerable to being sacrificed to delinquent debt. Naturally, you will get a great affordable interest rate on a home equity loan. You just need to know about the possibility of losing that home if you're unable to pay.
Do you know the steps to request a credit card debt consolidation loan in Guntersville, Alabama?
The process to get a debt consolidation loan depends on the particular kind of consolidation that you'll pursue.
Consolidation through the personal loan approach calls for the exact same application just like any unsecured loan. You will complete the usual loan application, anticipate a credit assessment to be conducted, then find out whether you're accepted or turned down for the loan. When you're approved, you begin the next step in the application process and provide the information requested. When you are making a request on the internet, you may have to scan and email the electronic copy of the files through electronic mail or the site of the lender.
Following this task, the loan originator is able to conduct a thorough procedure for underwriting the loan. Once you finish the task and are approved for the loan, you are able to receive the loan amount. Sometimes, you will need to create an account withthe loan company and will receive the money through that account.
For many who decide on a home equity loan, the procedure is the same as a home loan application form. The actual procedure involved is equivalent to the process involved with unsecured loan applications. Within this approach, your loan company will carry out a home appraisal for your collateral. This will require added charges - if you compare it with an unsecured loan.
Be aware that it's possible for you to obtain the debt consolidation loan with your lender or financial institution. This will make the application process faster and simpler.
Is debt consolidation possible for people who have poor credit in Guntersville, Alabama ?
A lot of people mistakenly assume that it is not plausible to consolidate credit card debt with bad credit, yet there are 2 alternatives available.
You're able to apply for a secured loan or a traditional unsecured loan, to start with. Being a high-risk borrower, you will need to pay substantial interest charges. Having less-than-perfect credit tells a narrative of a reputation of not paying financial obligations punctually. Compared to a secured loan, the rates of interest are higher with unsecured loans. Guaranteeing the personal loan with collateral will generally result in less costly rates.
When you are unable to make use of the financial loan approach, then you will have a second option. You'll be able to seek credit card debt settlement. People that have a bad credit score will see that this can be a fantastic solution to debt relief.
The theory is to bargain with the loan company so they'll let you pay only a percentage of the credit card debt. While you can negotiate yourself, it's much easier to coordinate this method with a debt negotiation business. Once you've reached an agreement to settle your credit card debt for a lot less than your balance, the lender or creditor pardons the remainder of the debt.
Could individuals with unfavorable credit ratings obtain debt consolidation loans in Guntersville, Alabama ?
You've got two main solutions if you need a consolidation loan that has a lower rate of interest. Developing a good credit reputation is the best method. The lender would like to see that you aren't a high risk applicant because you have a history of taking care of your credit card debt responsibly. If you'd like a reduced interest rate loan, your good credit will make all the difference in getting accepted.
Trying to find a secured financial loan is your 2nd approach for the minimum rate of interest. This generally will involve making use of your home equity. Through placing your home as collateral, the loan company will be more secure that they can get something just in case you decide to default on your loan payments.
Are there any cost-free debt consolidation loans?
It is not actually possible to get a debt consolidation loan for free. You're going to always have interest fees to pay on the financial loan. Then, there's the application charges, although they're usually not too high. After all, the provider pays the credit reporting agencies to check your credit profile and the other professionals needed to finalize the loan application form. You'll pay for these kinds of requirements with the application charges.
Though you are not able to find a free consolidation loan in Guntersville, Alabama, you can find a cost-free quote, so that you'll know just how much the loan will cost prior to making a decision.
How can you pick the right debt consolidation business for you?
The provider's certifications can disclose whether they are reliable. This is where you can see what businesses and organizations the company is associated with. When a lender is recognized for credentials with another agency, they're typically screened by that agency. It is beneficial to learn about just what the company's criteria are for acceptance.
Following, are some of the possible accreditations that the provider could have.
Better Business Bureau. The BBB Business Partner Code of Conduct is utilized to rate Business Partners of the BBB. You can check out their website to educate yourself about the debt consolidation provider, any issues that clients have had with their company, and how they have addressed those concerns.
American Fair Credit Council. It is an organization of Consumer Credit Advocates which endorses best practices in the business and advocates for honest treatment of consumers struggling with credit card debt.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling. This agency is committed to empowering both debt relief companies and consumers concerning financial health. To become accepted by the NFCC, a debt consolidation provider has to be endorsed by the Council on Accreditation.
International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators. The debt arbitrators of debt consolidation businesses should be adequately qualified and licensed. This agency helps to ensure that they have been.
There are more accrediting systems, global and nationwide, that you can consider. These certifications aren't easily earned, and only respectable companies can be observed on their listings.
Discover review articles of consolidation loan providers
Another way to ensure you are only transacting with a reputable and honest service is through customer reviews. You can find plenty of web sites that do review articles - some of them are especially developed to critique several services and establishments. Next, there are the web pages dedicated to personal financing matters, which regularly feature providers worth exploring.
When you are studying these consumer reviews, be sure to take note of the price, debt elimination approach, customer feedback and the other financial loans or solutions that the lender offers. Your primary priority, when browsing customer reviews, should not be the price. A debt consolidation business must offer you a lot more than only a lower service charge. Instead, you'll want to place more value on the standard of satisfaction as reported by customers of the lender.
Then, you should consider your own particular needs for debt consolidation. Avoid being fooled by the promise of a low interest rate. Don't end up stuck with extreme fees and penalties or rigorous monthly payment arrangements. Make sure to use a company that will meet all your debt relief needs, over and above the desire for a reduced interest rate.
Attempting to consolidate debt with nonprofit businesses
You could find non-profit consumer credit counseling agencies, but you will not find any legitimate not for profit consolidation loan companies. If a debt consolidation company promises to be non profit, you should be suspicious. Any organization that offers financing will require you to pay above what you loaned. The business normally receives their profits from management service fees and interest fees.
Don't look for non-profit consolidation providers which aren't legit. Instead, seek out services which deliver affordable costs and interest rates. A good credit rating and minimal service fees will guarantee your results with your consolidation loan.
If a business is insisting that they are a non-profit consolidation loan provider, you will need to carry out a far more comprehensive due diligence on them. There is a good possibility that this kind of opportunity is a rip off.
Consider one of the top rated companies for debt consolidation loansin Guntersville, Alabama
On account of the world wide web, it's a great deal simpler today to find the best consolidation organizations than it had been in past times. You can quickly pick an excellent service with minimum investigation. You just have to fully understand what exactly it is that you clearly need and recognize your current financial circumstances. This information will help you make the best choice for your requirements.
If you have a good credit record, you can take a look at Lightstream as a solution. This business delivers unsecured loans to consolidate credit debt. There's rigid standards, but when you satisfy them, you will get the best interest available. To do business with this company, you need no less than five years of credit history with multiple kinds of debt.
Lending Club is the ideal choice for people who need quick approval of a debt consolidation loan. This web based lending company has a rapid completion time. Sometimes, they'll provide you with the loan in just a few days. Your credit score and the sum of the personal loan are going to ascertain how much time it will take to get approved. It's not necessary to be worried about the web based method because your info is secured with a superior safety program.
National Debt Relief is a better strategy for people with less-than-perfect credit and for individuals who have defaulted on their debts. National Debt Relief settles your credit card debt by bargaining with your creditors. The negotiation will involve persuading them to allow you to pay just a portion of your account balance through the settlement deal package. And then, the rest of the financial debt is pardoned. This is a powerful way to lessen your debt and consolidate your numerous credit accounts.
If you want the ideal solution for debt consolidation loans in Guntersville, Alabama, you should not have to look any further than these 3 best lenders.
Information on credit card consolidation loans in zip code(s): 35976


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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress General Secretary Ashok Gehlot had cautioned state party chief Sachin Pilot of "friends who make the Pradesh Congress Committee President chief minister in waiting." He also told Pilot and anyone who falls for such talks is "unable to get the correct feedback" from the ground.
Ashok Gehlot while talking to a news channel has said that when Sachin Pilot became the President of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee, he advised him to not fall up on illusions. He said,"When Sachin Pilot became the PCC President, he came to meet me. I asked him to take care of this things." "There are friends who create this illusion. One does not get the correct feedback if one starts to believe in it. We must beware of such situations," the former CM added.
Gehlot has played an important role in the Congress' performance in Gujarat Assembly polls last year, though he clarified that does not sought any position for himself. He said,"I have had the fortune of being trusted by Congress leaders from Indiraji to Rajivji, Soniaji and now Rahul ji. I have never lobbied for anything. Whatever high command decides, I will do."
It is believed that Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot are the strong contenders for the post of CM candidate of Congress.


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Pickleball in Rhode Island!
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fun and exciting (and addictive) racquet sport, which differs from tennis by utilizing a court less than half the size of a tennis court. It is primarily played as a doubles sport which means each person only has to cover about ten feet of court side-to-side. The rules are few & simple and the game utilizes an underhand serve, perforated plastic ball and "no-smash zone," seven feet in front of the net which allows for an easy-to-learn sport with a slower finesse-style of play.
A pickleball court has the same dimensions as a badminton court (44'x20') with a net that is two inches lower than a tennis net. The sport is played with wooden or composite paddles that are about twice the size of a ping pong paddle and a perforated plastic ball similar to a whiffle ball.
Saturdays: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
For more information please contact Alexander Scott


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Thanks for stopping by today and I am so excited to share my first project as the June Guest Designer for Want2Scrap™.
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Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fatih!
ਅਬ ਕਲੂ ਆਇਓ ਰੇ ॥
ਇਕੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੋਵਹੁ ਬੋਵਹੁ ॥
Hey, now darkness has come!
Plant, plant 1-Nam-Identification.
– Guru Granth Sahib 1185
We recognize that in these turbulent times, countless emails and messages may have been sent to you. Though this is far from the first message on the COVID-19 pandemic, this message is for those who may be searching in the wisdom of Sikhi for answers.
Sikhi is not just a personal commitment, it is also a Sangat (collective) experience. Since the time of Guru Nanak Sahib, Sikhs have gathered to listen, sing, and be transformed by Sabad (Infinite-Wisdom). We value cooking, cleaning, and participating in langar — the act of sharing of food — and sharing in Wisdom that exercises the reality of our 1-Ness.
It's these very practices of Sikhi that are now seen as ways that the coronavirus can spread quickly through communities. This makes coronavirus threatening not only physically, but also emotionally and perhaps spiritually. This crisis is going to test many of our limits as human beings and as a society. As Sikhs, we are inspired to stay in Chardi Kala (ascendant spirits), which helps us to live from a place of fullness, compassion, and courage, when we are pushed to our limits.
Our history tells us that Guru Harkishan Sahib walked and cared for the people of Delhi during the small-pox epidemic, and we as Sikhs of the Guru yearn to emulate our Gurus.
At the same time, public health officials have strongly recommended that we put distance between ourselves and others so that we may be able to contain the virus. Our first reaction may be that "social distancing" is against Sikh practices, but we must listen to the medical experts. In our daily Ardas (supplication) we pray for Sarbat Da Bhala (wellbeing of all). That means we need to refrain from doing anything that might put other people's lives at risk. We need to do everything in our capacity to help stop the spread of the virus, particularly to protect our at-risk elderly and immunocompromised community members.
The medical experts advise us that the best ways to avoid the virus are truly simple:
- Wash hands often, for 20 seconds, with soap and water.
- Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Stay away from people who have been in contact with the virus.
- Avoid interaction with the general public or attending social gatherings.
- Don't share makeup, food, dishes or cutlery.
We have a responsibility beyond practicing personal hygiene. We also have a shared responsibility to support and find programs that protect the vulnerable and care for the sick. A responsibility to support our health care workers putting themselves at risk caring for those who have fallen ill. For those who are healthy and trained, the need of the hour is to join the effort in eradicating this virus. Many continue to risk their lives caring for those with the coronavirus. Our civic and moral duty is to support all the efforts that are being put in place to stop the spread of this virus.
Those in our community who are accustomed to spending significant time in the physical space of a Gurduara (Sikh place of learning) may feel a sense of loss or separation. Through Guru's wisdom, we can always experience the 1-Ness of IkOankar (1Force), bound by no physical space and no amount of physical distance.
During this time, most of us need inspiration. Many of us may be in self-isolation to stop the spread, or in a self-quarantine due to the contraction of COVID-19. Regardless of your current circumstance, we would encourage you to become an explorer of Sikhi from the comfort of your own home:
- Online Courses: Gurbani-focused
- Resources: articles, research reports, and webinars
We truly believe that you will find inspiration and the connection to sangat that will be most helpful at this time. We can continue to emotionally connect and be there for each other. Faith is not always a feeling. It can be a whisper, a flicker, a small step. Let's rise above the fear and feel ourselves broaden. We have it in us, we can do it with wisdom, love, and grace.
The SikhRI Team


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Have you ever pictured yourself doing PWC Freestyle on the big screen or in front of live audiences? Well now is your chance. Universal Studios Japan is holding auditions later this month and next month. Australian PWC magazine OZPWC has made the announcement for those interested in auditioning in Gold Coast September 18. The audition for those here in the States will be held in Los Angeles on August 17.
"Live The Life In Osaka Japan" the audition flyer says. The jet ski stunt roles for this audition series will give candidates the chance to star in the famous Water World show. According to the auditions page, contracts will be awarded for up to thirteen months. Entrants must be at least eighteen years old, in addition to a few other requirements. For full details visit the usjauditions webpage link.
According to Universal Studios, compensation is attractive. You will also be given daily per diem to cover food in addition to benefits such as travel insurance, covered airfare, accommodation, mobile phone, gym membership, and bicycle and train passes for getting around Osaka. In addition to your normal compensation, you will be awarded quarterly and completion bonuses.
Not a bad gig for riding jet ski's daily for a living. What could be better than getting paid to ride. You can check out audition roles at the auditions link above and even view videos of the maneuvers which you will be required to perform at the audition.


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Capitec: Best SA Bank in Forbes World's Best Bank Survey
Global media company, Forbes Media, has released its first-ever ranking of the World's Best Banks in 2019. Capitec rated as the best bank in South Africa, following on other accolades such as the top South African bank in the Lafferty global ranking three years in a row, (2016-2018), and the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Award in 2018.
Forbes Media partnered with market research firm Statista to measure the best banks in nearly two dozen countries. Statista surveyed more than 40 000 customers around the globe for their opinions on their current and former banking relationships. The banks were rated on overall recommendation and satisfaction while trust, terms and conditions, customer service, digital services, and financial advice were surveyed.
The top banks per country were ranked based on the total evaluations collected. Forbes Media senior editor, Kurt Badenhausen, "the global banking industry has experienced a sea of change in the past decade. Consolidation, rock-bottom interest rates and the shift toward digital banking have catapulted the industry."
Capitec Bank's Marketing and Communications Executive, Francois Viviers says, "We help our clients to bank better by providing convenient and affordable digital banking, as well as, personalized service through our over 820 branches." "We've simplified banking and challenge many of the industry norms, for instance, most recently bringing immediate payments down to R8. This approach has created some very satisfied customers, attracting international attention as one of Forbes World's Best Banks in 2019."
Viviers added, "We've set ourselves apart as a leader of relevant innovation in the local banking world. By embracing AI Technology (Artificial Intelligence) we've improved processes and efficiencies, which allows us to offer our clients lower bank fees and more personalised service. We believe that by understanding our clients' banking behaviour, we are able to design products that make banking less of a grudge purchase and rather something that helps you better manage your financial life."


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Brumbaugh, A. J.
If the functions of general education were clear, if their place in the total framework of the college or university were firmly established, and if this relationship between function and structure were an expression of common agreement among faculties, then there would be little point to a chapter on administration in this yearbook. It is chiefly because there is relatively little concensus about these matters that a discussion of administration is pertinent.
Both the high school and the college have a common concern that each individual shall reach his maximal level of achievement in terms of intellectual development, social competence, and integrated personality.


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Judaica Shop
Located on the first floor, the Temple Beth Shalom Judaica Shop carries a wide selection of year-round as well as seasonal judaica items for all occasions.
Although the shop is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, we kindly request that you call in advance to notify us that you are coming!
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Lately I have been hearing the words parabens and paraben-free a lot.
Until this morning I wasn't exactly sure what a paraben was. Assuming this was just another new form of marketing fueled beauty hysteria, I hadn't been paying much attention. Having said that, after reading this very interesting article from Best Health Magazine I will definitely be phasing out products containing parabens from my beauty routine.
In simple terms, parabens are a widely used form of preservative which are added to cosmetics to stop them going off. These chemicals are absorbed through the skin and can affect the endocrine system, messing with our hormones. Particular concern surrounds the possible link between underarm deodrants containing parabens and breast cancer.
In 2012 a study focusing on the presence of five types of parabens in breast tumour tissue found that 99% of the samples had one or more of the parabens present and a shocking 60% of tissue samples contained all five.
Whilst some studies and 'experts' have concluded parabens are a safe ingredient, it doesn't take a genius to work out the huge potential damage this information being spread about would cause to the the multi-billion pound cosmetics industry.
Here are five paraben-free beauties to swap to:
- Dr Organic Rose Otto Night cream
This is my favourite bedtime skin treat. Use with the Rose Otto Cleansing Milk and Rose Otto Skin Toner for beautiful moisturised skin that smells divine. Containing pure organic rose otto oil, rosehip oil, roseflower water, aloe vera and shea butter, life truly is a bed of roses.
- Kneipp Arnica Joint & Muscle mineral bath salts
A restorative bath time remedy packed full of plant derived active ingredients. Perfect to soothe sore muscles after a workout and release tension.
- Tisserand Jasmine in Organic Jojoba
This sweet and exotic all natural perfume is perfectly handbag sized and contains no alcohol or parabens. Jasmine oil is an aphrodisiac and believed to attract love, money and prosperity. This moisturising oil can also be used in the bath and for massage.
- Weleda Skin Food
Deliciously indulgent paraben-free body lotion. Enough said.
- Dove Pure Aerosol Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Winner of the 2014 Eco Beauty Awards for good reason. Being fragrance, alcohol, colourant and paraben-free and sporting a lovely little high-street price tag, buying this winning product is a no-brainer.
Other fab paraben-free ranges include Korres and Origins. If you too want to eliminate parabens from your bathroom cabinet always read product labels and never judge a book by its cover! It shocked me to find out that one particular popular brand known for its eco-friendly, all natural image is stuffed full of the chemical nasties.


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Astros pitcher McCullers could make season debut at Boston
The Astros are likely to have their most electric young arm back in the rotation in time to face the American League's best offensive team.
A day after Lance McCullers threw five scoreless innings in a rehab start for Class AAA Fresno, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said it's "very possible" the righthander could make his season debut during the team's four-game series in Boston that begins Thursday and ends Sunday.
"It depends on how he responds to his workload (from Saturday)," Hinch said before Sunday's 5-1 win against the Mariners at Minute Maid Park. "This is the first time where he's had game action that's outside of (spring training) complex baseball (since April 11).
"So if he responds well and favorably, his arm feels good, his bullpen goes well, it's very possible that he could make a start in Boston."
Hinch has yet to reveal his rotation beyond Wednesday's series finale against the Indians, but it's expected ace Dallas Keuchel will start on regular rest Thursday in the series opener against the Red Sox, who have scored the most runs in the AL this season.
If all goes well for McCullers, he could then slide into the rotation behind Keuchel or behind Collin McHugh, who would be on regular rest Friday. The team will need to make a decision whether to bump Mike Fiers or Chris Devenski to the bullpen.
Fiers starts Monday in the series opener against the Indians, Devenski on Tuesday.
Still with the Fresno affiliate during its series in El Paso, McCullers played catch Sunday and is set to throw a bullpen session Monday. His outing Saturday was efficient - he needed only 64 pitches to log his five innings, an encouraging sign for the Astros - and his fastball velocity ranged from 91 to 96 mph.
The start to McCullers' season was set back because of shoulder soreness he experienced during spring training. He began a rehab assignment April 11 in Corpus Christi before his return was stalled because of lingering recovery issues between outings. He pitched in extended spring training games before starting Saturday for Fresno.
McCullers' impending return will change the complexion of an Astros' rotation that has combined for a 4.79 ERA through 32 games and averages the slowest fastball velocity in the majors.
It will also signal the second rotation change of the season for the 12-20 last-place team, which less than two weeks ago transitioned Devenski into a starting role and bumped veteran Scott Feldman to the bullpen.
Devenski would appear to be the frontrunner over Fiers to continue as a starter, as his two starts thus far haven't warranted a removal from the rotation. Whether he can maintain his success over an extended period of time remains to be seen, but he followed up five innings of two-run ball in his first start by allowing one run over six innings Thursday against a potent Mariners lineup.
Inconsistency has marred the veteran Fiers, who comes into Monday with a 5.35 ERA over 33 2/3 innings spanning his six starts. He followed up his best outing of the season, a seven-inning start in which he allowed two runs against the Athletics, by allowing four runs on nine hits over just 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Twins.
Fiers has already allowed eight home runs, tied for the second-most in the majors. He has completed six or more innings in only two of his six starts.


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Disegno Book Club – 26th February
On 26 February, Disegno Book Club, a group dedicated to discussing the books shaping debates around design, architecture, technology, craft and more will be reading journalist Mark O'Connell's To Be A Machine (2017) which investigates transhumanism, a largely Silicon Valley-based movement that is bent on using technology to edit, alter and prolong lives.
Join them for a discussion and book your free ticket here.
Not had time to read the book? Check out these articles below for a brief taster of some of the topics on discussion.
|The Guardian's 2017 review of To Be A Machine.
|The story of transhumanist Zoltan Istvan, who ran for the 2016 US presidential election and has subsequently entered the 2020 race.
|Colour-blind artist and cyborg Neil Harbisson and his interventions to allow him to "hear" colours.
Wednesday 26 February
6.30pm doors open, 7pm start
Rose Lipman Building, 43 De Beauvoir Road, London N1 5SQ
Complete Ltd hires consultant creative director
Complete Ltd is delighted to announce that Marcus Agerman Ross has joined the agency as consultant creative director.
Founder and editor-in-chief of revered, culture and lifestyle magazine Jocks&Nerds, Agerman Ross began his career in the 1990s where he worked at i-D magazine for five years rising to the position of fashion editor. He also worked at Vice magazine in the 2000s, as part of the team that helped develop the publishing and media company into a global business.
In a career spanning over two decades, as well as his extensive creative direction portfolio, Agerman Ross has worked as a photographer, stylist, writer, brand consultant, editor and lecturer. It is this broad experience, alongside his vast cultural and historical knowledge, that gives him his unique perspective. The numerous clients he has consulted for include Nike, Tudor Watches, Absolut Vodka, C.P. Company, Baracuta, Barbour International and Fred Perry, to name just a few.
Having collaborated with Agerman Ross in various ways over many years, Complete Ltd is proud to welcome him as the newest member of the team, in this formal role.
"I've known Gerry and his team at Complete for over 20 years, since my first job at i-D when they worked closely with the founder Terry Jones, on i-D's publication, campaigns and worldwide events. The care, attention to detail and talent throughout the company is second-to-none, they set the bar for production standards. I've spent so much time either in their London studio or on location with the team, seeing first hand how the agency is continuously evolving under Gerry's leadership, Complete are a team in every sense of the word and I'm really proud and honoured to become a member of this great company"
Utilising unrivalled skills and knowledge, Complete's portfolio over the years has provided fully integrated creative services for Adidas Y3, Levi's, Dior are able to manage all aspects of a campaign, from conception through to delivery.
"Having worked with Marcus over the years, we have witnessed first-hand that he is experienced in this industry and is the perfect fit for this agency. We are looking forward to merging his talents with our renowned in-house production and post-production skills. Exciting times ahead" - Gerry McKeown, Complete Ltd CEO
In the world of digital agencies nearly 20 years ago, it was very common for web designers to complain that non-digital designers (which made up 95% of designers at that time) just did not understand how to design for the web, as all they knew was print.
Now, two decades later, it feels like the media world has gone full circle. We would assume the majority of all designers these days are digital specialists as the world of advertising/marketing has moved away from offline to online. This issue of designing for different sized screens is not the problem it once was. However it seems the industry has lost some skills and experience in terms of creating the best print designs.
And this lost craft is not just in print design, it's also in the expertise of print reproduction. London used to be awash with repro houses, as they were known, working with publishers, agencies and printers on all forms of print media production. Now most of these companies have gone or move more towards more digital work, so high quality reproduction is now a rare commodity. Hence there seems to be more mistakes in the area of print, even with luxury brands in good, quality publications. Soon, we will publish an article about the most common "F**k Ups" in print production, so watch this space...
However, we like to think at Complete, with our long heritage in the luxury print space, along with our long-serving (and long-suffering some might say!) repro experts we are keeping the art of high quality repro work alive as the print revival makes it come back as a popular content and advertising medium.
The Invisibles
For one night only, an exhibition of work by photographer Jermaine Francis in support of Shelter was held in Shoreditch's Protein Studios. Originally for i-D's The Post Truth Truth Issue, The Invisibles is a powerful series of photographs documenting the tents which act as temporary homeless shelters across British cities.
Highlighting the UK's homelessness epidemic, Jermaine explains the concept of the exhibition "This project isn't just about homelessness itself. It's about how we think about society and the most vulnerable people in it. Things need to change, both in terms of the system and of ourselves."
In addition to the photos themselves, there will also be an auction of prints donated by various photographers, with all sales in aid @sheltercharity. Although only at the moment a one event pop-up, Jermaine has plans to exhibit the images again in the future for a longer period of time.
Announcing our nomination : International Content Marketing Awards
We are delighted to announce that Complete Ltd has been nominated by the International Content Marketing Awards in the category of Best Use of Imagery for the William & Son 2019 Luxury campaign. The entries for this years awards were at an incredibly high standard, with huge competition in the categories.
Catherine Maskell, Managing Director of the CMA said 'It has been another incredible year for branded content, with our Awards demonstrating above all others that branded content continues to be at the heart of all notable marketing strategies across the world; with entries flooding in from 23 countries, and from nearly 150 individual agencies.
The accolade of a being awarded a Nomination should not go unnoticed, so congratulations to the nominees and their achievements.'
The awards take place in London on the 28th November 2019 and Complete Ltd are thrilled to part of this year's event.
Luxury Watches – The New Marketing Battlefield
The luxury watch has long been a sign of status, a signal that you made something of yourself in the world. It's a fiercely competitive space with a small number of large competitors and lots of niche, small players. The way that luxury watches market themselves has probably gone through more changes in the last 5 years than in the previous 50 years.
Luxury items were slower than traditional mainstream products in moving to ecommerce sales. This is definitely true of luxury watches with its centre in conservative Switzerland. For example, Rolex only joined social media in 2013. However now there has been a significant shift from the traditional retail market to a much bigger ecommerce share of the market, mainly driven by younger buyers who expect to buy everything and anything online.
The good news is that even small, niche luxury watches can sell to customers all round the world, especially if they market themselves properly. The growing economies of countries like China and India mean that there are more and more people who can now afford the finer things in life.
The other new development is the power of social influencers. People like Justin Hast, who featured recently in our Complete Creative series, help consumers navigate the options and provide independent reviews. Although, not all of these reviewers have a sincere and expert opinion like Justin. The problem arises when these reviews are presented as independent but in fact have been paid for by the brand itself. There is growing discussion that some paid influencer marketing is creating consumer resentment.
According to Deloitte, 60 percent of consumers now use digital to research prices and information when purchasing watches. Therefore it is key to ensure that the imagery used to promote the product on a website, online advert or social media is of the highest quality. This not just about great photography but also high quality reproduction to ensure that the colour is pixel perfect. This is where Complete's 20 years experience in this field comes to the fore.
With the growth of wearable tech, the new explosion of new digital channels, the conservative nature of the luxury watch industry is definitely changing. Exciting times
Tips To TV Ad Production
Despite many predicting the demise of TV advertising over the last 20 years, the medium has actually has become more accessible to lots of smaller brands. The digital revolution has driven a fragmentation of channels, and also the audience, meaning that, these days you don't need huge budgets to get your brand on TV. Here are some key tips to ensure the make the most of the opportunity:
Target Audience
Make sure you target the right audience and using all the tools available to be as precise and focused as possible. Targeting technology has really become more much sophisicated in recent years, a good example is Sky's AdSmart. This technology allows you to pick and choose from a range of household attributes. There are thousands of ways you can mix the attributes .
Joined Up Marketing
To make your budget go further its vital to ensure that your have a "joined-up" approach to all your marketing channels. For example, with paid search you have schedule your campaign to coincide exactly with your TV campaign, to take advantage of the "second screen" phenomenon.
Understand the TV Ad Production Process
The key to any TV ad campaign is planning. From pre-production, production, post and Clearcast everything should be signed off according to the plan as it will risk ads not making it to air. Linear TV ads require the Clearcast approved ads a min of 2 days prior ad is aired. If late they could also incur a hefty fine. Be aware of Tech specs for the channels you are supplying in the PRE production stage as this could also affect how your ad will reproduce or broadcast.
Work with experts who understand the process in-depth will ensure that you don't miss your ad slots! At Complete, we work with Adstream, who we have found to be brilliant partners in this space.
To summarise, the key to keeping your campaign on track is to understand the entire end-to-end process and be advised and work side by side with the experts.
The Face is back!
Recently we posed the question is Print The New Vinyl? In an era of the digital revolution, print publishing has taken a bit of a beating. One such heavyweight tome, The Face was one of the print titles that got knocked to the floor by it's digital opponent. The Face is arguably the most culturally influential magazine of 1980's and 1990's.
The publication closed in 2004 after 24 years of being the authority on British popular culture, music, fashion and style. While online challenges print, it does have it's disadvantages. For a start less sensory and tactile, digital is then challenged by print who offers the reader kindred cultural loyalty and well researched, informative long form journalism on emerging trends and cultures.
Original readers of The Face recall the time when they discovered in their local newsagents a magazine that opened up a whole new world of speaking and engaging with to them, garnering a loyal audience who is made to feel like a part of the gang.
Now returning in print this month after the digital version launched this April 2019. Richard Benson who edited the magazine in the nineties says that "Like anything, it depends how it's done – it had several different incarnations anyway, so there's no reason it can't have another. You have to remember, social media or not, there'll always be 19-year-olds in the suburbs and arse-end-of-nowhere market towns wanting to know what's going on, and those kids can never know enough – and it is never boring to them."
The owner of The Face, Jerry Perkins, CEO of Wasted Talent has been trying to buy the brand for the last 15 years. Perkins told the New York Times, "The really interesting new stuff always grows between the gaps that no one really expected," he said. "With digital media now, there isn't anything that can identify new stuff and say, 'Yes, this is interesting and important,' and talk about why it's important."
We agree 100%, so let's embrace the return of The Face in print this September.
Defining Demi Fine – The link between luxury and costume jewellery.
Demi-fine jewellery has been evolving for the past few years and into everyday fashion parlance but what exactly is it actually and who is buying it?
Blurring the lines between fine and costume, demi-fine jewellery is a more considered purchase compared to a one-season-wonder costume piece as it is crafted from precious metals and stones and offered at an affordable price point.
We asked Paris based, gemmologist, Clemence Devaux of NYF Jewellery, who offers an entire collection online of demi fine jewellery, how it is possible to offer fine jewels at these prices? Buying 14ct gold in bulk quantities and substituting H Si quality diamonds which are a little less expensive for 18ct gold and higher grade diamonds along with minimal overheads is how NYF pass the saving on directly to the customer.
The demi-fine buyer is mostly made up of women who like to reward themselves the finer things in life and embrace the whole idea of luxury self-gifting or as a delightful present to their nearest and dearest.
Featured here in our montage are Anissa Kermiche, Astley Clarke, Zoe & Morgan and NYF Jewellery.
Living With Living Coral
Colour expert Pantone has chosen a peachy orange shade named Living Coral, or Pantone 16-1546, as its colour of the year for 2019.
The colour is researched and selected based on what is taking place in our global culture at the time. Pantone recognises that Living Coral is already being spotted on catwalks in fashion shows, as well as on social media. This year's vibrant shade of golden orange according to the brand, is meant to reflect the "innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits" as a response to social media and digital technology. "It's an animating and life affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energises and enlivens with a softer edge" In response to this we compiled a mood to reflect living with Living Coral.
Restaurant du jour, Gloria, opened early 2019 and is possibly the hottest table in Shoreditch right now. The maximalist exterior and quirky interior design is new and pioneering in an area synonymous for its stark, ultra modern, rows of copycat facades and interiors. Breaking away from the crowd, Gloria's below street level dining room makes good use of the colour on dining chairs, as a base colour for the swirly patterned carpet as well as curtains and the velvet lined walls in the dining booths.
"The engaging nature of Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity," Cooking with Le Crueset's classic Volcanic coloured cast iron certainly satisfies the need for joyful pursuits. Ligne Roset's iconic Toga sofa, available in a vibrant shade of coral is summed up Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute statement "It's an animating and life affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energises and enlivens with a softer edge"
"Colour is an equalising lens through which we experience our natural and digital realities and this is particularly true for Living Coral," And if it's fitting enough for the Tenenebaums 4th floor Ballroom, then we concur that 2019 is the year of living with Living Coral.


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With all the pageantary and sporting excitement that comes with the Superbowl, there is always talk of ad breaks as companies spend millions of dollars to screen their ads during the many stoppages.
It's also where brand new trailers and TV spots for the year's biggest films are screened, and here are all that were shown during the American Footballing fun:
Jason Bourne
Matt Damon returns to the Bourne series for the first time in nine years after the studio went ahead with their threats that they didn't need him to pull of a disappointing, but successful Bourne film.
Jason Bourne is back, and he remembers everthing, which is... good? Plenty of shaky fight camerawork here, it's good to have Bourne back.
Independence Day: Resurgence
After Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum downloaded a virus onto the alien UFO servers via USB two decades ago, they got IT support to fix the virus and now they're back with plans for further destructions of tourist attractions.
With Earth having built new space defenses for future extraterrestrial attacks, will they be strong enough to resist this new alien attack armed with, at least, Apple's lightning connector.
Captain America: Civil War
With Captain America wanting to sign a government bill for all superheroes to report, he comes into conflict with Tony Stark, who wants to continue destorying cities as collateral damage.
The once former allies go head-to-head as the Avengers are forced to pick sides in this rift that will tear Marvel's superheroes apart.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
The Turtles face a new threat in the form of Krang - an alien that lives in a mannequin's stomach and his footsoldiers, an anthropomorphic rhino and warthog.
More thrills, spills, pizza and '90s surfer slang - cowabunga.
Alice Through the Looking Glass
More Wonderland fun as Alice is plunged back to the whimsical world needing to save retrieve a magical sceptre to save
Captain Jack Sparrow The Mad Hatter.
Ryan Reynolds is back for more quips than you can shake a stick at in the latest piece of relentless Deadpool advertising.
Enjoy very small amounts of film footage, and a lot of Deadpool being an insufferable pr*ck - we can't wait!
The Secret Life of Pets
Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max's life as a favorite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke.
They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of abandoned pets determined to take revenge on all happy-owned pets and their owners.
Gods of Egypt
The new Ancient Egypt adventure, a young thief - aided by Jaime Lannister - seeks to dethrone the powerful and merciless god of darkness.
It's like The Mummy, but with more bombastic special effects, and probably not as good.
X-Men: Apocalypse
More mutant hijinks as the first-ever, and most powerful mutant, Apocalypse, reappears in the '80s to enjoy some electropop before attempting to destroy the world.
Charles Xavier and gathers his best X-Men (and Storm, for some reason) to defeat Apocalypse with plenty of special affects.
Eddie the Eagle
In this 'teaser,' some old American Footballers watch a film about a British ski-jumper who they've never heard of, and then give their thumbs up.
Taron Edgerton plays the loveable short-sighted underdog who wants to take part in the Winter Olympics - like Cool Runnings, but with less reggae.
10 Cloverfield Lane
The surprise follow-up, but sort of spin-off, to the found footage phenomenon, John Goodman holds a woman hostage after rescuing her from a car crash.
He claims the world is uninhabitable after a chemical attack, but she escapes to discover it is actually a out-of-frame monster.
Batman v Superman - Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines have teamed up with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to promote Metropolis and Gotham City in cheesy and unnecessary promo videos - which are still better than Man of Steel.


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Varsity Band · Black and Gold Brigade – 2019 University Classic 2A Champions!
The Black & Gold Brigade also brought home 1st Place Trophies for Most Outstanding Music and Most Outstanding General Effect. We also won the Sportsmanship Award recognized for classy and respectful attitudes and support of other groups. Congrats Hornets!


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Despite being raised in the winters of Northern Canada, Miss Delta Daggers is anything but frigid. Whether she is singing, dancing, or doing a little of both, this destructive seductress is sure to heat up the room!
Starting her career as a professional singer at a very young age, Miss Delta Daggers has spent most of her life on the stage. Delta developed her unique spin on classic and neo burlesque while performing for two years with Canadian troupe Capital City Burlesque. Relocating to Sweden, Delta joined the house cast of MELT, Stockholm's premier burlesque club, as a solo performer in 2015.
Performing for members of the Swedish Royal Family in 2017 (to the shock of Swedish tabloids) Daggers earned herself the moniker Stripper Royale. A Name she wears proudly.
When not heating up Stockholm's night life, Delta has been seen singing and dancing across the stages of numerous festivals and clubs including The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, The London Burlesque Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe, the Berlin Burlesque Festival and The Australian Burlesque Festival, just to name a few!
Be warned, this land locked siren will steal your heart and lure you away from reality with her beguiling voice and incendiary silhouette.


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Fits Moultrie Mobile Wireless Field Modem MV1, MV-2 & MA-2.
- Manufactured With All Steel Construction To provide Exact Camera Fit. This Allows Camera To Be Taken In And Out And Still Point Back To Same Spot. (Unlike Competitors Shoe Box Design)
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Posted by Stephen on 14th Aug 2017
I love the box for protecting, and securing the modem. Seems to be a well made product. You do need to be careful inserting the cable that connects the modem to the camera. Mainly because the camera connection is fragile.
Posted by Seth on 10th Sep 2016
Working like it's spose to so far. Camera and modem are still on the tree and sending me pics. A plus is the box is also a really good general protection for the camera since I feel like they're so cheaply made anymore.


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I have never heard of any bad blood between them, but I haven't heard of them being big buddies either. Certainly Bernie has never had a bad word to say publicly about Joe - nor any of the Eagles, actually. He's always maintained that he left of his own accord because the band was going in a direction he didn't agree with, and because the rigors of the road and the fast lifestyle were detrimental to his physical and mental health.
I think Joe was just going for the cheap laugh rather than trying to hurt Bernie, but it was still tacky. JMHO.


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For those of us who have been in the industry long enough – we know that IT is a hype driven field. New fads and fashions come and go… some residual effect and benefit does remain but it is soon overridden by the next hype. Nothing wrong with this per se.
However, there is a disturbing and predictable pattern. Every hype is presented as the next new thing… everyone is supposed to jump on the bandwagon immediately, get enamored with the cutting edge and reap immediate benefits and gain the "first mover" advantage. Sounds nice. But does not deliver the promised value… in most cases!
The problem is that just because something new, genuinely useful and has been marketed well, does not mean we lose track of what is currently happening. Everyone would want you to be at the cutting edge… but there is gap between where you are and where your hype driven aspirational destination is.
In the process what happens is really sad – for the technology vendors and the customers. It is called a lose – lose situation. Most assume that data is already available in a usable and easy to analyze format – which is absolutely wrong. Usually it is available but in the worst possible format. People spend most of their time cleaning it. What is the point?
This article the beginning of a new series about data. It will cover – data concepts, data gathering, data clean up, effective analytics and finally the psychology of analytics.


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Swedish researchers looked at 1173 people over 75 and concluded that people with borderline type 2 diabetes — that is, chronically elevated blood sugar — were some 70% likelier to develop Alzheimer's than those with normal sugar levels. Another study, based in the U.S., looked at the medical records of 22,852 type 2 diabetics, none of whom had any sort of dementia at the outset, and found that the more elevated their blood sugar tended to be, the bigger the risk they'd develop Alzheimer's.
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P. Keith "Keith" Minaker
November 5, 1931 - July 28, 2004
Minaker - Mr. Keith - After a courageous battle at Oshawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, July 28th, 2004, Keith Minaker of R.R. #3, Picton, at the age of 73. Loving companion of Eunice Martin. Loving father of Larry and his wife Carrie, Daniel and his wife Josette all of Oshawa, Debbie-Kay of Newcastle and Heather-Lee and her husband Garnet Gaudet of Oshawa. Dear brother of James, Thelma Williams, Frances Sanford, Linda Robinson, Patricia Weales and Nancy Fennemore. Loved and missed by his 6 grandchildren. Mr. Minaker is resting at The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, West, Picton, Ontario. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, July 30th at 2 P.M. Reverend Audrey Whitney Officiating. Cremation. Donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE). Friends may call on Thursday evening from 7 till 9 P.M.