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the virtual cpuDec 07, 06
for quite a few years now, i've had this idea of a virtual cpu. it all started back in… oh i guess 98 or 99 and my fascination with the beowolf architecture. i convinced a friend of mine to help me persuade the company we worked for to give us like 20 of the old computers. the intention was to setup 2 beowolf clusters and then to… i dunno make them do something. this is really before i was into development, but i loved scripting and batch files and using linux to do something like this seemed pretty cool.
fast forward to now, my idea is this. you setup a cluster. any cluster size, shape etc. it doesn't matter. preferably for a machine to be 'in the cluster' you would just install an app or something like that. it would have to connect to a traffic controller or something. then, you would install a driver on your machine that utilized the cpu cloud for processing. your machine would see it as another cpu. this may not sound as cool, but take a scenario like this. say you are a company who has 100 machines. you need to migrate to citrix for some reason. now your machines processing is lying dormant. you could install a service, install a simple controller box (or maybe more with a single point of entry), or maybe just install a different service. or maybe there is a listener on all of the machines and they dynamically decide who is in charge. kind of like master browser stuff.
i digress. anyway, say you are this company. you want to give a boost to your sql server, and maybe your iis server. neither is used heavily, but sometimes they have spikes. so you install your virtual cpu and bammo. you can use all that extra horse power.
my original idea also involved distributed memory usage and disk space too. just spread it all around the cloud in some sort of ultra parity and retrieve any of it from anywhere. now, while the memory may not be better or even close to memory locally, imagine if you could setup a ram drive using the ram spread across 100 machines. imagine, not only the speed ramifications of utilizing all these machines, but the ability to continue using your old machines. places like google, can always try and reduce power consumption etc. i know that's the big new thing, processes per power unit or whatever. but if you aren't a huge company and you already have those assetts depreciating on the books, it may be worth it. heck, maybe there's a creative way to write it off. /shrug


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Reviews & Perspectives
Uncovering the Depths of the Human Proteome: Antibody-based Technologies for Ultrasensitive Multiplexed Protein Detection and QuantificationIn Brief Probing the human plasma proteome is attractive for biomarker and drug target discovery. Recent breakthroughs in multiplex proteomics technologies enable the simultaneous and sensitive quantification of thousands of proteins in biofluids. We provide a comprehensive guide to the methodologies, performance, advantages, and disadvantages of established and emerging technologies for the multiplexed ultrasensitive measurement of proteins. Gaining knowledge on these innovations is crucial for choosing the right multiplexed proteomics tool to critically complement traditional proteomics methods.

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Sedentarism and lifestyle in western societies is one of the main causes of overweight and obesity. If we add to that a bad diet, we have a cocktail that is not really good for your health.
And it is that the change of life habits linked to the "industrial revolution" first and to the "technological revolution" second, has led many individuals to have a sedentary job, which affects their health and their well-being in general.
The problems of sedentary work
The physical and psychological benefits of exercise and physical activity are numerous, but there are many people who do not exercise and also have worrisome sedentary habits. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a sedentary lifestyle is one of the four factors most at risk of death. This same body declares that between 1980 and 2008, obesity rates around the world doubled due to this factor.
In Europe, the European Heart Network (EHN) has compiled a list of countries with the highest rates of sedentary lifestyle, and Spain is in fourth place with 42% of the population not exercising. People with sedentary work (for example, office work) spend 40 hours per week in front of the computer. But then they go home and spend their free time plugging in the tablet, watching TV, etc.
These behaviors and habits have negative consequences such as diabetes, heart problems, back pain, vision problems or being overweight and obesity.
How to lose weight while exercising
Fortunately, to avoid being overweight (and other health problems), it is possible to modify a number of habits that minimize the negative impact of sedentary-type work.
So, if you are spending long hours sitting at work and want to keep weight off and avoid fat accumulation, you can follow these tips.
1. Increase your NEAT
One of the best ways to lose weight is to speed up your metabolism. This does not mean exercising alone, which accounts for 15-30% of total calorie expenditure. But basal metabolism, which is the calories consumed while at rest (because the body needs energy to perform essential metabolic functions, such as breathing), accounts for 50-70% of our calorie expenditure.
One of the best ways to increase BMR is through NEAT (Activity-Free Thermogenesis), which are simply the daily activities we do that affect the amount of calories we burn. For example, climbing stairs or walking to work. Therefore, if your office is on the sixth floor, do not use the elevator. Plus, if you can skip the car and cycle to work, you'll increase your NEAT and therefore your BMR and calorie burning.
2. Exercise at high intensity
As mentioned in the previous point, exercise represents 15 to 30% of the total calorie expenditure. However, not all forms of exercise help us consume calories in the same way. Strength training helps build muscle, which means the more muscle mass, the more calories burned while at rest.
In addition, intensity training also promotes fat burning after exercise, so that, after training we continued to burn calories for the next 24 hours. This means that while we are working sedentarily, our body takes the opportunity to recover, repair muscle tissue and burn calories.
3. Eat fatty foods
To lose weight, you don't have to live in "fasting mode" or eat only salads. Thermogenesis, the caloric energy we use when we digest food, accounts for 10-15% of total calorie expenditure and helps us burn fat. The body needs to be well nourished because physical activity or work requires that we have enough energy to accomplish our tasks.
for that it's good to eat natural foods that help us be more satisfiedThey speed up the metabolism and allow us to burn fat for various reasons.
- If you want to know what these foods are, you can read our article: "24 fatty (and very healthy) creams"
4. Do not consume sugary drinks
If there are foods that burn fat, there are also foods that are just the opposite, and sugary drinks are an example.
These types of drinks provide unnecessary calories and also cause an increase in the glycemic index, causing something called hyperglycemia. increased blood sugar. It makes us need food more when we spend time carving, and prompts us to continue to eat foods high in sugar and fat.
5. Bring food home
A good way to avoid overeating is to bring food home.. If we go to a restaurant for lunch with colleagues, we may be exceeding the required daily calories. In addition, we run the risk of having a dessert which will generally provide extra calories.
If you bring a tupperware to work, you can carefully select what to eat. If you don't want to gain weight, maybe choose healthier foods.
6. Eat five times a day
One of the keys to increasing thermogenesis is eating five meals a day, This allows you not to accumulate excessive calories in a few meals. By eating five times a day, the body will spend more time digesting food and therefore increase calorie expenditure. This doesn't mean you have to eat five big meals, but you have to divide a day's calories into 5 meals.
Breakfast has been shown to be essential for burning calories throughout the day, so skipping it is not a good alternative. If you want some healthy snack ideas, you can read our article: "7 Healthy Snacks (Very Easy to Prepare)"


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Piñata colours are an alcohol based ink with a beautiful intense colour that is acid-free and transparent.
The Piñata Exciter Pack features an assortment of 9 Piñata colours x 14ml bottles, including 3 true primary, secondary colours, black, white and a metallic gold — making this pack an excellent starter pack for mixing!
The Piñata Alcohol Ink Starter Pack contains 9 x 14ml bottle in the following colours:
- Sunbright Yellow
- Calabaza Orange
- Senorita Magenta
- Passion Purple
- Baja Blue
- Rainforest Green
- Blanco Blanco
- Manilla Black
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Hello Whimsy fans!
Are you guys ready for some new inspiration cards?
I have used one of my absolute favorite stamp set right now: Bunny Ballons.
I think it is so incredible cute and I use it a lot!
So, today there will be three different cards using the same stamp set.
First, a shaker card:
My second card:
And the third one:
(The text is in Swedish and quote from Winnie the Pooh -"Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon")
Did you like them?
How about it? Do you have a favorite stamp from Whimsy Stamps?
If you do, which one is it?
Product I have used:
Thank you so much for stopping by today.
Don't forget to come back tomorrow again, for some new inspiration.
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Vacation Simulator Free Download pc game in a pre-installed direct link Download latest Version with all updates and DLCs
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The year is 2060. Following record enrollment in the Job Simulator, robots set out to uncover what else humans did besides 'job'. After years of balancing buoyancy levels, cataloging campfire chronicles, and securing ski slope safety protocols, their research led to the creation of a rough approximation of 'not jobbing': the Vacation Simulator. Vacation Simulator Free Download .com
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Experience Vacation Island, your destination for optimal relaxation and/or efficient memory-making. Customize a virtual YOU for picture-perfect selfies! Wave to interact with a colorful cast of Bots. Enjoy RECREATION beyond the theoretical limit in immersion-inspiring destinations. Splash in the silicon sea and bask in simulated sunlight, all without getting sand in your… hands. Get lost connecting with your roots, nodes, and branches… then get actually lost on a hike. Elevate your ice-sculpting skills to new heights and reach peak cozy by knitting mittens for a snowman. Exist in a comfortable, all-inclusive VR experience free of motion sickness AND seasickness.
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ADVANCE REVIEW: PJ Holden's Fearless TPB
FEARLESS TPB (On Sale: November 16th)
Story by: Mark Sable & David Roth
Art by: PJ Holden
Colours by: Nick Filardi
Letters by: Kristyn Ferretti
Cover by: PJ Holden
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $14.99
Book Description: From the creator of GRAVEYARD OF EMPIRES and GROUNDED comes the story of a literal man without fear. The vigilante known as Fear is a bold, even reckless superhero. He's also a man paralyzed by a crippling anxiety disorder who needs an anti-fear drug to fight his war on crime. Hell, he needs it just to get out of bed every day. So what happens when his drug supply runs out?
This collected edition has been a few years in the making. Originally a four issue mini series published by Image Comics in 2007, it has taken four years for the book to be collected. Created by Mark Sable whose most recent book Graveyard of Empires has become one of the best series of 2011 and David Roth with art by PJ Holden, this tale of a vigilante who suffers from an anxiety disorder and relies far too heavily on an anti fear drug to overcome his disorder to parade around as Fear.
One of the things that the creators should be most proud of is that they have produced a book that deals with how a person who has a mental disorder and is reliant on drugs as books like these just aren't made with any frequency. It gives the book a real world air about it. But don't think that is what the book is entirely about because it isn't. It is also a rollicking action book that is littered with some great dialogue and feeling. The protagonist, Adam Rygert comes across as a rounded individual and the reader is guided with nice poise through his experiences relying on a drug that quells his fears right through to when that supply is on the verge of running out. His adventure in the book is quite faced paced but reaches its conclusion with some nice pacing and a satisfying ending.
Artist PJ Holden's qualities as a storyteller are well tested in the first chapter as said chapter is relatively dialogue free and Sable and Roth hand over the storytelling reigns to the Irishman and he does a sublime job. This excellent show of art continues right throughout the entire story as Holden makes the most of the book to showcase some nice blocks of pages that range from some nicely paced emotional pieces to balls to the wall action.
The book, incidentally, is coloured by Nick Filardi who may be familiar to some readers as the colourist of some issues of 28 Days Later that featured Declan Shalvey on art duties.
I'm surprised that it has taken so long for this book to be collected as it is a great story, it looks great and is an important story that deals with the affliction of a mental disorder through drug use. It goes on sale on the 16th of November and I wholly encourage you to pick it up.


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The new chapter of Guild Wars 2's The Ice Brood Saga is out on November 19. Titled Whisper in the Dark, the episode kicks off a new chapter of the latest Living World story, bringing with it new gameplay systems and activities. Check out the Whisper in the Dark announcement trailer below.
New features coming to Guild Wars 2 in Whisper in the Dark include a new map called the Bjora Marches, four new multi-tier Mastery tracks fueled by norn spirit magic named Essence Manipulation and Raven Attunement, three new rotating Strike Mission bosses including the sinister Boneskinner, a new two-tier upgradeable Ancient Boreal weapon set, a new Raven-inspired exotic scepter skin and a campfire s'mores roasting kit.
Whisper in the Dark will be free for all players who own Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire, which is currently priced at $29.99 (roughly Rs. 2,150) for the Standard Edition which includes Heart of Thrones and a max-level boost. The Deluxe Edition is priced at $54.99 (roughly Rs. 3,942), and the Ultimate Edition is priced at $79.99 (roughly Rs. 5,734). The Deluxe and Ultimate Editions come with a host of in-game bonuses.


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Stainless Steel Bottles
Many people are curious and want to know how vacuum insulated water bottles are made. Here we will show you the manufacturing process of vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottles step by step in detail to help you understand.
Principle of Thermal Insulation
The vacuum insulated stainless steel bottle is generally a container made of stainless steel and a vacuum structure. The vacuum insulation structure can delay the heat dissipation of the liquid such as water inside to achieve the purpose of heat preservation. Most of the inner walls are made of stainless steel with silver or copper plated. The shiny wall can reflect the radiation of hot water. The vacuum structure can block the heat transfer, thus preventing heat convection and achieve the effect of insulation. This is why insulated water bottles can keep the beverage hot or cold for a long time.
Raw Material of Insulated Water Bottles
The material used to make insulated water bottles is stainless steel, which forms the inner bottle and the outer bottle. SUS304 (18 / 8 food grade stainless steel) is the most widely used as stainless steel, and is used in food equipment, general chemical equipment, atomic energy industry, etc. SUS304 is corrosion resistance, heat resistance, low temperature strength and good mechanical properties. SUS304 using temperature: -196 to 800 °C.
Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle Tumbler Manufacturing Process
Brief description: Stainless steel arrives at the factory in the form of pines and sheets –> Produce outer bottle and inner bottle –> Assembly and welding –> Vacuuming –> Decorating.


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Australia is regarded as a highly inclusive and representative democracy. Universal adult suffrage was achieved for most Australians several generations ago while enrolling to vote has been compulsory for all Australians, excluding indigenous Australians, since 1911. Compulsory voting was introduced in 1924 and has since become an accepted part of Australia's political landscape. Reforms to extend the same franchise rights enjoyed by the majority of Australians to indigenous Australians occurred in 1983 and since this time Australia has worked to operate an open electoral system with minimal hurdles to both enrolling and voting. To achieve this goal, Federal, State and Territory Electoral Commissions have expended considerable effort to ensure all Australians have adequate access to the ballot.
In 2002, the Council to Homeless Persons, the Big Issue1 and the Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) raised concerns that existing enrolment and voting procedures effectively were disenfranchising homeless Australians. Concern centred on the fact that homelessness in itself excluded these individuals from exercising the same democratic rights as other Australians. It was argued that the lack of a permanent residential address should not of itself disenfranchise a significant, and already severely disadvantaged group of Australians, if strong claims for representative democracy in Australia are to ring true.
As the JSCEM submissions and recommendations indicate, making enrolment and voting more accessible to homeless people is an important first step. But unless people experiencing homelessness believe voting is worthwhile and relevant to their circumstances, it is likely that they will not exercise their right.
For the purposes of this project the ABS three-category definition of homelessness was adopted. Homelessness encompasses:
1 The Big Issue Magazine is an independent magazine published in Australia on behalf of and sold by people experiencing homelessness.


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Will a resurgent pandemic revive sales of PPE in distribution?
⢠As companies built up an inventory of personal protective equipment, people learned to live with the new reality, and demand declined, PPE declined as an overall percentage of revenue.
⢠With COVID-19 and its variants still raging, the industry may be facing a new wave of PPE sales – although it is too early to tell.
⢠If demand picks up again, businesses are better prepared, but supply chain congestion could surface.
Like many distributors whose core businesses did not include personal protective equipment, Bulbs.com turned to offering these products last year as COVID-19 began to ravage the economy and companies began to scramble to protect employees.
Mike Connors, CEO of the Worcester, Massachusetts-based electrical distributor, said the company has started sourcing and selling masks, gloves and disinfectants to help customers meet their workplace safety needs while continuing to meet their lighting needs. Even though the company's traditional operations have skyrocketed in 2020 and 2021 due to increased residential and commercial demand, Connors says PPE has been a good boost to Bulbs.com's revenue.
Now, with the peak of COVID-19 cases and variants across the country, it seems plausible that PPE sales are reflecting these trends. âHave we seen an increase in demand for PPE? Connors said. âThe answer is 'not yet'. I have observed the request … and nothing unusual is happening.
Connors notes that the decline in PPE sales was between 70% and 90% âfrom the peak demand we had last year. This includes masks and gloves. All the other ancillary things we had – thermometers and disinfectant and a few other things – are more readily available from specialists in this field. But we have yet to see any further increase in any of the COVID-related products. "
As cases increase, Connors is aware that those numbers could rise again. If they do, however, the PPE sales environment will look different than it did last year, when consumers and businesses were clamoring for all kinds of PPE and demand far exceeded supply. . This is because the United States in September 2021 is a very different place than it was in April 2020. Simply put, distributors and customers are better prepared and they can attribute the lessons of the past year and half to the changing landscape.
Public companies and PPE
The variation in PPE sales has been well documented in public companies like WW Grainger Inc. and Fastenal Co., whose executives share their companies' changing sales mix with analysts during earnings calls.
Take Grainger. In the Chicago-based retail giant's latest earnings call, CFO Deidra Cheeks Merriwether said the company saw a "drop in demand for PPE products," but these products still outpaced sales at before the pandemic. ⦠As a result, pandemic sales have declined by approximately 28% from 2020, âshe said. âHowever, this is an impressive 27% increase from 2019. We estimate that July 2021 will be down around 28% from July 2020, in line with what we saw in the second quarter of This year."
Fastenal is another company that has seen its PPE fortunes go up and down. At the height of the pandemic, sales of these products have skyrocketed. In the second quarter of 2021, a slowdown in business was accompanied by a slowdown in PPE sales. "The low-margin PPE mix affected by COVID has returned to pre-pandemic levels," CFO Holden Lewis said on the company's second quarter earnings call, adding that the company had saw a "drop in PPE buyers sharply over the past year and to traditional buyers".
Lawson Products is another Chicago-listed MRO and industrial distributor that, like many other companies in this space, monitors the supply of PPE to ensure customers receive their orders for gloves, masks and other protective gear. in right time. Because of this, the company has operated in a slightly different PPE sales cycle than many, notes Shane McCarthy, SVP Supply Chain, Product Management and Marketing. âNine months ago, our US and Canadian representatives worked closely with customers on the PPE forecasts against the following COVID waves to help them get ahead of a potential peak in demand or limited resources,â he says. . âSo our PPE sales were actually higher earlier in the year. The exception is nitrile gloves. We of course continue to supply healthcare customers, but as foodservice, auto collision repairs, janitorial services and the general industry pick up, we also deliver them the nitrile gloves they need. , often at reduced prices for all of these industries.
Reports on the third-quarter results of state-owned enterprises will not be released until the end of October, and some companies have refused to share their sales mix until the quiet period ends and their performance continues. financial statements are made public. In other words, it's too early to tell if another PPE rush is imminent. But while next month's list of earnings reports may provide some clues, they are not the only indicator of demand for PPE, which is becoming increasingly difficult to gauge as this country plunges into the pandemic. persistent.
Other issues at stake
Any discussion of PPE supply and demand must include the topic that is blocking all industries: supply chain congestion.
While the supply of PPE was notoriously short in spring 2020, suppliers seem to have caught up with demand in the months that followed. In some ways, PPE is doing better than some products, like computer chips. "Although the global supply chain in general still has many stalled and under-numbered products, the global supply of nitrile gloves has improved a lot," said McCarthy. âThe supply was very tight in 2020 and throughout the first half of 2021, but we now have the glove inventory to easily meet our customers' demands. "
Another issue that is playing a role in the apparent slowdown in demand for PPE is the labor shortage among end customers across the distribution ecosystem. âOne area that's holding back demand is the labor shortage across all of our customers,â says McCarthy. âWe know that if our automotive and industrial customers could find and hire more repair technicians, their production activity and consumption of consumable parts would increase. With the shortage of new car inventory, there is certainly a need for auto technicians to repair vehicles currently on the road. "
These are not the only levers being pulled by macroeconomic trends, making it clear that last summer's PPE craze may never be repeated. On the one hand, companies are better prepared – on all fronts – when it comes to a resurgence of the pandemic. Take Connors' company, Bulbs.com. Earlier this year, when a warehouse worker tested positive for COVID-19, all warehouse staff had to go into quarantine. So Connors and his front desk workers took turns moving and loading boxes until the warehouse workers could return. âI said every employee has to work three hours a day in the warehouse until they come back with a negative test,â says Connors. âMany of our employees already spend time in the warehouse, so it wasn't rocket science. I've packed orders before and told our staff, if I can go get and pack orders, you can too.
This type of approach has been shared across distribution, and it shows how businesses have adjusted to the 'new normal' of COVID-19. Colleagues are stepping in where they are needed, which may not have been possible before the pandemic.
Moreover, if the mask mandates are reinstated – in businesses, in municipalities, etc. – most people have their own PPE, and many companies have stocks of N95 and KN95 masks, maybe even face shields. In other words, the likelihood of a rush on PPE orders has diminished. If there is one, it probably won't be so frantic. âThere are a few factors here,â says Connors. âFirst, I think utility closets are probably filled with a lot more masks than a year and a half ago. Second, the stress level and the reactionary spectrum are a little different because people have been dealing with it for a long time. The propensity to overreact, I think, has clearly diminished.
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Stanhope Financial Group Secures $10 Million Funding from Gate.io
On Thursday, Gate.io, a cryptocurrency trading platform, announced that its venture capital firm Gate Ventures led a $10 million Series A funding round for Stanhope Financial Group. According to the press release, a portion of this funding will be used to develop its product offerings, strengthen its management team, expand its market share, and prepare for SH Digital, the launch company's upcoming affiliate digital assets division.
Stanhope Financial Group has seen significant growth within its business divisions since it began operations in October 2021. Its SH Payments division, licensed as an Electronic Money Institution, provides businesses with global banking solutions for sending and receiving money efficiently.
CEOs Statements
"Our suite of Tier 1 banking services has been specifically developed to enable ambitious businesses to make faster, more effective payments, access investment products, and embrace digital trading with complete confidence. For too long, fast-growing SMEs have been overlooked by the established banks and institutions and we're here to change that. This major funding round will go directly towards expanding our expertise, developing new products, and offering companies access to all the services they need to thrive, but have been denied," Kevin von Neuschatz, Group CEO of Stanhope Financial Group, commented.
Mohit Davar, Executive Chairman of Stanhope Financial Group, added: "These are exciting times for Stanhope Financial Group, and this investment will enable us to further expand our key divisions which have already made huge inroads into the market. I want to take this opportunity to thank all investors, especially Gate Ventures, for the confidence they have shown in the team to continue to deliver on its strategic plans and create tremendous shareholder value."
Yesterday, as a means of expanding its reach, Gate.io launched an institution services division. The new entity, Gate Institutional, will provide services to market makers and brokers.
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From the FanPosts -- JD
I'd say there's a 55-60% chance.
Because 55-60% of the time, Martyball works every time.
I know, I know: look at Kansas City Chiefs history. Former head coach Marty Schottenheimer couldn't win the big one with Martyball -- a dominating defense combined with a ball-control offense.
But saying he didn't win the big one isn't the same thing as saying as he couldn't win the big one.
Honestly, the Chiefs just had a run of really bad luck. It wasn't especially bad under Schottenheimer, either; it was just the beginning of a string. Schottenheimer simply lost twice when his team had a 60% chance of winning.
That's not even all that unusual. Look at the two Super Bowl wins the New York Giants had over the New England Patriots.
Here's the way I see Super Bowl champions:
There have been a few times one of them is just plain dominant. The Patriots a few times. The Denver Broncos under Peyton Manning -- and with Terrell Davis. The 1985 Chicago Bears.
But other times, someone has to win in a down year -- like the Trent Dilfer (and Joe Flacco) Baltimore Ravens. The Eli Manning Giants. Rookie Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Chicago Bears.
Then there have been a few times the best team in football just had a hiccup -- like the Randy Moss Minnesota Vikings that were 15-1, but lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship.
When the NFL has been down overall, that's when the Chiefs have sucked. And when the Chiefs have been good, there have been a few other good teams that have made Kansas City's playoff games closer to 50/50.
And then the Chiefs have had a few of the hiccups -- like 2003, probably 1995 or maybe even 1997. If the Chiefs had made it past the first round in those years, they could have rolled through the rest of the postseason to win the Super Bowl.
But a good game plan, a little luck and a talented team makes most of the years to be close to a 50/50 coin flip -- and because of Survivorship Bias, we remember the Super Bowl winner as the best. Meanwhile, the Chiefs just had a run of losing eight coin flips in a row. While that isn't likely, it's not impossible. The Chiefs just got stuck with it.
This year, though, the Chiefs were simply the best team in the NFL. We proved it multiple ways: beating the Ravens and the Patriots, taking out the Tennessee Titans -- the hottest team in football -- and then beating the (statistically) best team in football: the San Francisco 49ers.
But the Chiefs were actually the best team.
The 49ers embraced the Martyball philosophy -- just like the Ravens, Titans and Vikings: take control of the game, don't make mistakes, exploit the other team's mistakes -- and if you get a lead, chew up the clock so the other team panics and makes more mistakes..
So no matter what, a Martyball team was going to win the NFC. The Green Bay Packers really weren't a good team. They just hid their weaknesses with Aaron Rodgers' ability. So Martyball worked in the NFC championship -- but it made the 49ers look more dominant than they really were.
So when they ran up against the actual best team in the NFL, they lost.
The 49ers have a blueprint to rack up a lot of regular-season wins, get a 55-60% chance of winning each home playoff game and return to the Super Bowl. They could make it back. But the next time, it could be the Vikings that ride modern Martyball to the Super Bowl -- with the same result.
We have to remember that injuries to key players are always a wild card in these kinds of calculations. But as long as the Chiefs keep enough talent together, I don't think any modern Martyball team can beat them in the postseason; it would take another dynamic team like the Seattle Seahawks to do it.
So yes... the Chiefs could face the 49ers again. But the Chiefs will still be more likely to win.


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Horseware H2O 3/4 Over Trousers are fully waterproof overpants that fall just below the knee making them a perfect fit with breeches and tall boots or half chaps.
- Waterproof, breathable, taped seams, windproof
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- Zipped sides for easy access
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- The Solid Tactical 50 Caliber Metal Ammo Can is a steel box with a locking kit hardware already installed on the case.
- It is made of high quality materials that make it durable.
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The Solid Tactical 50 Cal Metal Ammo Can is perfect for storing and protecting your ammunition. Made of steel, this can is durable and will last you for years to come. It features a locking kit that makes it easy to secure your can in place, and it's also stackable for easy storage. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can be sure that you're getting a quality product from us.
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Amid 'Shortage,' India Seeks Quick Weapons Procurement From Local Firms
The Indian Army is eyeing a more rapid procurement of weapons and equipment amid a reported "shortage" due to the "Make in India" initiative.
Last week, several defense officials revealed that the country is running out of weapons because its military can no longer import critical equipment due to program restrictions.
They further estimated that India will be left critically short of high-performance helicopters by 2026 and combat jets by 2030.
Because of that, New Delhi plans an emergency procurement to expedite local production and delivery of guns, missiles, drones, and armored vehicles.
A military official said the army could invoke emergency financial powers to purchase 300 crore Indian rupee ($38 million) in military equipment needed to deter threats from near-peer adversaries.
The weapons must be inducted within a year to meet urgent requirements.
"The process will be based on compressed timelines, wherein the procurement window will be open to Indian industry for six months, and the industry would be expected to deliver equipment within one year of signing the contract," the Indian Army said.
"Procurement cases will be based on open tender enquiry."
Proposals are being fielded for Guns, Missiles, Drones, Counter Drone, Loiter Munition, Communication & Optical systems, specialist Vehicles, Engineering Equipment & Alternate Energy Resources. Look-Out for RFP on https://t.co/uRkHH6DTi5 & https://t.co/k6uE7LaMMq.
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 18, 2022
Weapons Still in Development
India has various weapons and equipment still in the development and testing phases.
One example of weapons the country has yet to field is the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system.
QRSAM has just completed a series of flight trials to evaluate the system ahead of full-rate production and deployment.
New Delhi is also still in the testing stage with its vertical launch short-range surface-to-air missile equipped with an advanced radio frequency seeker.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is also developing an unmanned ground combat vehicle based on the country's Arjun Mk 1A main battle tank.


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Qatar having trouble as it tries to host World Cup
By Daviot Kelly
I was really trying not to do another football-related column, but quite frankly, with the World Cup going on, I'm not sure anybody's even going to read this one.
The fact is if you've been following the news leading up to this World Cup, you would have heard there have been issues with the next one. Well, not the next one, but rather the NEXT, next one in 2022 in Qatar. First off the bat (or boot), I thought Qatar was a bad idea because of all the talk about the heat that will certainly be a factor in the Arab country (yuh think Brazil hot, check deh so). Then there was talk they may move the World Cup to the cooler months, somewhere around October or November.
Of course that would mean the world's biggest leagues, i.e. England, Spain, Italy and others, would have to shift their seasons, which are usually in full swing at that time. Of course, once you pull up so many leagues it's hard to put them back in line. And, remember the Confederations Cup is usually held in the same host country the year before, so there would have to be some 'fixing up' of schedules from that time too.
After that, I recall talk of migrant workers being mistreated on the work sites and there were reports of more than 200 deaths (remember how much uproar there was at the deaths that were taking place in Brazil? Imagine how Brazilians would have reacted to that). Now there have been allegations from The Sunday Times that it has millions of secret documents, including email, letters and bank transfers, which allegedly show proof that former Qatari football official Mohamed Bin Hammam made payments totalling US$5 million (or £3 million) to football officials so they would support Qatar's bid.
Now, whether there was any wrong-doing, I don't know. Mi neva deh deh when money, allegedly, was dropping. But all I am going to say to FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his delegates is that if yuh did tek mi advice and vote fi Australia, unnu wouldn't inna dis problem now. Even if yuh did choose US it wouldn't so bad because, a) they've hosted a World Cup, and b) football (or soccer) is much more popular there now than it was the first time. But noooo! Y'all had to go for Qatar in the name of 'breaking new ground'. News flash, Australia would have been new ground too. Unnu get what unnu deserve!
Have to leave you with the Reggae Boyz getting whipped by France 8-0. I am going to look beyond that beating and focus on the previous three games (2-1 defeat to Serbia, 1-0 defeat to World Cup-participating Switzerland and 2-2 draw against Egypt). Now we weren't perfect, but there are definite reasons for optimism and for that I say, 'Coach Schäfer, gwaan do yuh ting".
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The fisheries department in conjunction with a joint Australian Center for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) project is conducting pearl culture research including hatchery trials, nursery grow-out and farm culture techniques. The species used in this project is the Black-lip Pearl Oyster (Pinctada margaritifera).
The first seeding was conducted in 2001 in which 1000 oysters were seeded. The pearl project saw its first ever harvest in 2003. The major issue encountered during the first harvest is the low quality of pearl produced. Out of 170 pearl, which retained their beads only 10%, shows near perfectness while most pearl are not perfectly round. This might be related to the poor seeding condition in which there is no proper seeding house for the seeding to be carried out.
A second seeding also commenced during 2003 in which 4000 oysters were seeded. Out of 4000 seeded oysters about 60% retained their beads. This is a great improvement compared to the first seeding in 2001. About 2300 pearl retained their beads and now ready for the next harvest.
Three successful spawning runs had been carried out in 2006. All juveniles produced have been sent to the outer islands for grow out purposes.
A nursery and grow out farm in Abaiang is were most of the project activities took place. Since the establishment of this farm about 40- 50 thousand pearl oysters have been kept and raised. With this large size Abaiang farm could be transform to a commercial farm. Great precaution is required to ensure a smooth transition from experimental to commercial phase and this is yet to be achieved.
Three small scale experimental farms were also set up in Abemama, Butaritari and Onotoa in 2003 to help carry out growth monitoring in these islands. The growth and mortality rate in these trial farms indicate promising results.


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Milk Sippy is a range of innovative milk flavourings straws that brings excitement to drinking milk.
As a reward, or as a treat, mums now find it easy to get their kids to love their plain milk. Milk Sippy makes drinking milk fun!
The chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavours contains only natural colours and flavours and no artificial sweeteners. Available both in an English and Spanish version, Milk Sippy is a hit with kids everywhere.
Milk Sippy is a brand owned by The Asian Food Factory Pte Ltd a Singapore based trading company that conducts business in India, Eastern Europe and South East Asia.
The company's brands are on the shelves of International retail Chains like Cold Storage, Lotte, Tesco and others.
Milk Sippy is an innovative milk flavouring straw with glucose beads in multiple delicious flavours.
Milk Sippy adds fun and excitement to milk. Dip a straw of Milk Sippy in a glass of milk and Sip! The milk dissolves the flavoured beads to make drinking milk an enjoyable experience.
Milk Sippy straws are merchandised next to flavoured tetra pack milk on the ambient shelves and next to fresh milk in the chiller section of supermarkets.
It is available packs of 5 straws in Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, Cookies & Cream and Choco-Banana.
Containing just 6 grams of sugar per portion or just 3% sugar per serving (when consumed with a 200ml glass of milk) it is a better alternative than packed ready flavoured milk that can contain up to 14% sugar.
Sonnamera distributes Milk Sippy to 250 supermarkets in Singapore including the modern trade outlets of Cold Storage, NTUC Fairprice, Sheng Siong and Giant.
For more information on Singapore's distribution, please visit www.sonnamera.com.sg


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The Shah Mosque (Persian: مسجد شاه, Masjed-e Shāh) is a mosque in Isfahan, Iran, and one of the historical gems of the city. It was built during the Safavid dynasty, from 1599 to 1629. The mosque is located on the southern side of Naghshe Jahan Square, opposite Ali Qapu Palace.
The mosque has been described as "the most splendid … edifice in Persia" and as "one of the most beautiful in the world". It is crowned with a lofty dome and decorated with a wealth of intricate faience tile work. The square minaret is almost seventy meters high and is decorated with spiral bands of ceramic tiles.
The entrance portal is elaborately decorated with tilework, depicting an intricate mosaic of Persian carpets and flowers. The mosque interior is equally spectacular, with a huge square hall containing a vaulted ceiling painted with elaborate designs. The walls are lined with delicate Qajar era tiles. At the western end of the hall is a magnificent marble prayer niche (mihrab) carved with exquisite floral and geometric designs.
The Shah Mosque is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Isfahan, and it is always crowded with both Iranian and foreign tourists. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the world.
what to see and do when visiting Isfahan
When visiting Isfahan, be sure to visit the Shah Mosque. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran and is a must-see for any visitor to the city. The mosque was built in the 17th century and is home to some of the most intricate mosaics and architecture in Iran.
In addition to the mosque, there are plenty of other things to see and do in Isfahan. The Naqsh-e Jahan Square is one of the largest squares in the world and is home to several historical monuments, including the Ali Qapu Palace and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. There are also several bazaars in Isfahan where you can shop for traditional Iranian handicrafts.
So if you're looking for a beautiful and historical city to visit in Iran, be sure to add Isfahan to your list!
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FAQ about visiting Iran
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting Iran:
Do I need a visa to visit Iran?
Yes, you will need a visa to visit Iran. You can get a visa on arrival in Tehran, or you can apply for one online.
What is the currency in Iran?
The currency in Iran is the Iranian rial. Be sure to exchange your money at a bank or exchange office before heading out into the city.
What should I wear in Iran?
When traveling in Iran, it is recommended that you dress modestly. Women should cover their hair and wear clothing that covers their arms and legs.
Can I drink alcohol in Iran?
Alcohol is not legal in Iran, so it is not recommended to drink it while you are there.
Is English spoken in Iran?
Many people in Iran speak English, but it is not always guaranteed. It is recommended that you learn some basic Persian phrases before your trip.
What is the best time of year to visit Iran?
The best time to visit Iran depends on what you want to do. If you want to see the snow-capped mountains, January or February are the best months. If you want to see the desert, March or April are the best months. May to September is the best time to visit for swimming and sightseeing. October to December is the best time for hiking and trekking.


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Gen Z's search for authenticity means this generation's purchases are often influenced by everyday people: 69% will take fashion advice from associates when shopping in stores. The opinions of the rich and famous have a comparatively smaller effect: only 7% of Gen Z look to celebrities for style inspiration, while 16% are influenced by celebrity endorsements.
This desire for true authenticity carries over to advertising: 62% of Gen Z'ers are more likely to shop from brands that commit to keeping their photos minimally photoshopped. Learn more about how retailers can reach Gen Z via this infographic from Retail Zipline.


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Next week is Angel Tree registration week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Angel Tree registration deadline week approaches quickly.
With ten weeks until Christmas, the Holiday Season is quickly approaching and many local families are in need of material assistance.
To meet this need, The Salvation Army is in the midst of its Christmas outreach programs.
Monday, October 17, is the start of the last week of Angel Tree Registration for our local children and seniors.
The Salvation Army is expecting long lines as need is great.
Families at or below the poverty line with children 12 years of age or younger and seniors 60 years of age and older are invited to register for our Angel Tree Program.
Through the generosity of our donors, the Angel Tree provides much needed clothing, toys and other crucial items to qualified participants.
Registration will take place every day October 17 – 21.
In Chattanooga, folks can register at 5001 Covington Street, off of Rossville Boulevard, 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM on above dates.
In Cleveland, folks can register at Bradley Square Mall, by appointment only, by calling 423-308-3467.
For more information, including documentation required for registration, families in need should call 423-756-1023 or visit the Salvation Army's website.
Volunteers are invited to join our ranks and assist our staff with the Angel Tree Program as well as our other seasonal efforts.
Volunteers may assist at Angel Tree tables in the mall, and serve as bell ringers in order to raise money for our many ministries which meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of local residents.
Additionally, volunteers may fill stockings with everyday essentials for seniors or fill backpacks for local homeless.
As Kimberly George of the Salvation Army says, changing a life is as easy as ringing a bell or stuffing a stocking or backpack!


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Building 20, 56 Antuo Road
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Date: March 26, 2021
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NIO Inc. Announces Temporary Suspension of Production for Five Working Days
SHANGHAI, China, March 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. ("NIO" or the "Company") (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer in China's premium smart electric vehicle market, today announces that the Company decides to temporarily suspend the vehicle production activity in the JAC-NIO manufacturing plant in Hefei for five working days starting from March 29, 2021 due to semiconductor shortage.
The overall supply constraint of semiconductors has impacted the Company's production volume in March 2021. The Company expects to deliver approximately 19,500 vehicles in the first quarter of 2021, adjusted from previously released outlook of 20,000 to 20,500 vehicles.
About NIO Inc.
NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China's premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO's mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence. Redefining the user experience, NIO provides users with comprehensive and convenient power solutions, the Battery as a Service (BaaS), NIO Pilot and NIO Autonomous Driving (NAD), Autonomous Driving as a Service (ADaaS) and other user-centric services. NIO began deliveries of the ES8, a 7-seater flagship premium electric SUV, in China in June 2018, and its variant, the 6-seater ES8, in March 2019. NIO officially launched the ES6, a 5-seater high-performance premium electric SUV, in December 2018 and began deliveries of the ES6 in June 2019. NIO officially launched the EC6, a 5-seater premium electric coupe SUV, in December 2019 and began deliveries of the EC6 in September 2020. On January 9, 2021, NIO ET7, the smart electric flagship sedan and NIO's first autonomous driving model, was officially launched.
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'If Russia stops fighting, there will be no war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine' is the sentiment used by Ukrainian protesters mobilising against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Such a sentiment signifies the stakes of a war where Ukraine is a democratic nation-state fighting for its right to exist against a Russian invasion. Meanwhile, Russia is fighting for a version of Ukraine that is subservient to Russia's idea of what Ukraine should be as a nation-state: under a Russian hegemon geopolitically, where Ukraine's national idea and interpretation of history can be vetted and vetoed by the Russian state. While nationalism scholarship equips us to study Russia's war against Ukraine through the lens of Russian ethnic nationalism and Ukrainian civic nationalism, the ethnic/civic dichotomy falls short of unpacking the more pernicious logics that pervade Russia's intentions and actions towards Ukraine (demilitarisation and de-Nazification). Instead, this article explores the logics of Russia's war and Ukraine's resistance through the concept of existential nationalism where existential nationalism is Russia's motivation to pursue war, whatever the costs, and Ukraine's motivation to fight with everything it has.
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It takes guts to start a business…
About 90% of startups fail, and research shows that 10% of startups fail within the first year.
For Ciara Troy, Managing Director of the Oishii food company her path was made even more difficult because of her (lack of) capital…
"Lots of people talk about a shoestring but I started Oishii on what was genuinely a shoestring." She told The All-Ireland Business Foundation.
"Everything was made from my kitchen at home. I haggled on a secondhand shelf from a hardware store, picked it up for 10 quid and used it as my display at the farmers market."
"We had no fridges so we had ice hooked up to keep the products cool – It was hard work, but you do what needs to be done."
Oishii is a double Business All-Star Accredited food company, specialising in fresh sushi products for the retail market.
The inspiration for Ciara's business was ignited during an Erasmus year spent in Japan while studying Business & Sociology at Trinity College.
Whilst living in Tokyo, she fell in love with Japanese culture and was deeply influenced by the clean diet and how it made her feel.
Her experience formed the concept of Oishii – which means delicious.
"I started out making teriyaki salmon, gyoza dumplings and katsu curry but it was the sushi that everybody wanted," she explained, "and they were willing to wait for it."
"Because I was making everything by hand, people would order, then go off and do their shopping. They would come back and pick up their sushi when they were finished."
Ciara would constantly get asked by her customers at farmers markets around Dublin if she had a restaurant or a shop.
She didn't.
Neither did she have the funds to establish one…
She knew she had a great product – now she had to scale her business.
"When you have no means, you have to get very creative with how you're going to progress," said Ciara.
"I didn't have the money to start a restaurant or a shop and so really the easiest route with very little money was to go through retail."
She began contacting Irish retailers and slowly began to build her retail portfolio.
Almost 17 years later, Oishii is the largest fresh sushi supplier to the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland, employing 28 people out of their approved production unit in Smithfield.
They supply nationwide to Lidl, Tesco and Applegreen service stations as well as to select stores owned by Musgrave, Dunnes Stores & Spar.
But Ciara's route to success was slow and "rocky" and she admits there were times that she felt trapped by the business that she had created.
Perseverance and resilience are among the core qualities that have enabled her first to survive and then thrive.
We asked Ciara what advice she would give to budding entrepreneurs hoping to emulate her success.
Here they are…
I firmly believe that entrepreneurship is an exercise in resilience and sometimes it is literally the only thing that separates those who succeed and those who don't.
It's all about picking yourself up and trying again when it doesn't work and constantly analysing where you went wrong. You learn by asking yourself 'how can I avoid that pitfall in the future.
Seek advice from the resources that are available to you..
I have been involved in Going For Growth for many years; an initiative headed up by Paula Fitzsimons, this is a female entrepreneurial network that I found really useful & supportive because entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey as well.
As an entrepreneur, you're often wearing every hat in your business and you're probably doing it from the confines of your own home – so I think that you have to look outwards as well as inwards.
You can learn a lot even from people outside of your sector because it's about the unit, it doesn't really matter if that unit is a watch or a plate of sushi – the thought processes behind being lean or being innovative are cross-sectoral.
It's about building a strong team.
A business is only as good as the sum of its parts so bring in people who are stronger than you in key areas.
Identify those growth areas and when the time comes – don't be afraid to bring in talent.
Ask yourself 'what am I getting into business for?'
I can tell you that I would not still be here if it was for the money. Because it's been a slow rocky road to success.
Thankfully, we are in a very strong and profitable space now, but there is no way that I could have stood the test of time if it was for the money.
It has to give you a sense of meaning, and a sense of purpose.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Ciara for taking the time to share her valuable insights with the Business All-Stars TRIBE.
We look forward to supporting her wonderful business toward even greater success.
To learn more about Oishii Foods Ltd, visit their All-Star showcase page here.


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How to Outspend Your Competitors and Still Be Profitable
Are you interested in finding ways to compete with your rivals and still be profitable. The answer is easy: spend more money. But there are certain rules you must adhere to. These rules will make it hard to compete in your field. Listed below are some tips that will help you outspend your competition while remaining profitable. Learn more here. Here's an example.


text: NEWS Health News McDonald's Instagram Ads Seem to Target Low-Income Kids By Stephanie Brown Published on January 20, 2022 Fact checked by Heather Mercer Share Tweet Email Print William Voon / EyeEm / Getty Key Takeaways A new study compared McDonald's Instagram posts in 15 countries of different economic statuses.The researchers found that McDonald's shared more posts in low-income countries than in high-income countries.Posts in low-income countries were more often targeted to kids and were related to price promotions. Posts in high-income countries focused more on healthy habits than posts in low-income countries did. With more than 36,000 locations globally, McDonald's is one of the largest fast-food chains in the world. In recent years, the franchise's influence has only grown as its joined social media platforms. However, when researchers set out to compare the company's marketing strategies across economically diverse countries, they found that McDonald's might be using its social media presence to target children in low-income countries. According to the study, which was published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, McDonald's posts to Instagram more in lower-middle-income countries than in higher-income countries—154% more, to be exact. Omni Cassidy, Ph.D., an assistant professor with the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Langone Health and a co-author of the study, told Verywell that considering McDonald's global reach, the researchers knew it was "important to better understand their marketing strategies." How Much Fast Food Do American Kids Eat? What the Researchers Did The researchers randomly selected official McDonald's Instagram accounts from 15 countries: 7 from high-income countries, 5 from middle-upper-income, and 3 from lower-middle-income. Then, the researchers compared the posts shared on each of the Instagram accounts from September to December 2019. Omni Cassidy, Ph.D. It is critically important that fast-food companies, like McDonald's, take responsibility for their role in creating an unhealthy food environment. — Omni Cassidy, Ph.D. Cassidy said that the researchers found that "McDonald's used more child-targeted marketing themes and price promotions in lower-middle-income countries compared to higher-income countries." Where McDonald's posts took a healthier spin also varied. According to Cassidy, the company "used more health promotion themes in higher-income countries compared to lower-middle- and upper-middle-income countries." The results of the study didn't surprise the researchers. Cassidy said that the findings "support what we have already suspected. McDonald's finds unique ways to target adults and kids in developing countries with ads for products that could lead to poor eating habits and resulting illnesses." Cassidy said that "it is critically important that fast-food companies, like McDonald's, take responsibility for their role in creating an unhealthy food environment." Junk Food Ads and Child Obesity Limitations of the Study The study was observational, which means that its results cannot prove there is a cause-and-effect relationship. The researchers also only studied Instagram accounts in 15 countries and did not look at the same number of accounts for each income type. Cassidy added that the study did not look at "the impact of social media ads on eating behaviors in kids, so we are not able to make any conclusions on the impact based on this study." Still, Cassidy said that based on prior research, "we know that most ads are for foods and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt. And the research shows that these ads can influence food/drink preferences, requests to parents, and eating more of the unhealthy foods seen on the ads and more food overall." McDonald's Social Media The 15 McDonald's Instagram accounts that the researchers looked at in the study have a collective following of 10 million users. Over the 4 month study period, the 15 accounts shared a total of 849 posts. 12% of the posts in high-income countries targeted children compared to 22% of the posts in low-income countries. Messaging about pricing and health also varied across the different countries. Healthy habits were discussed in 5% of the high-income county posts but only in 3% of upper-middle-income countries, and 2.5% in lower-middle-income countries. Deals were also highlighted more often in low-income countries: 21.6% of the posts in these countries included free giveaways while just 6% of the posts in high-income countries offered a similar promotion. The study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that fast-food companies target ads in rural, low-income, and Black neighborhoods. While the researchers didn't find it surprising that McDonald's focused its healthy-habits ads in high-income countries, they were surprised by how targeted the ads were. "One thing we found particularly interesting was how companies chose to highlight cultural aspects in some countries, but not others," said Cassidy. For example, the Toronto Raptors were used for Canadian ads and Halal-certified food ads were shared in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. Cassidy added that the "companies' ability to understand the communities they are targeting is quite sophisticated." I Tried Quitting Social Media. It Didn't Revolutionize My Health Why Social Media Ads Are Different McDonald's is no stranger to child-focused marketing. Its mascot, Ronald McDonald, first appeared in 1963. The famous Happy Meal has been around since 1979. The company regularly airs TV ads and cross-promotes with kid-focused brands like Disney, Barbie, and Hot Wheels. These tactics seem to work: A 2017 study found that child-targeted TV ads from McDonald's, Subway, and Wendy's was associated with a higher fast-food intake among preschool-aged children. Cathy Monaghan The targeted nature of digital marketing means that each ad can be adapted to appeal to each child. — Cathy Monaghan Today, many experts find social media ads even more concerning. Cathy Monaghan, a senior pediatric dietitian, and founder of Weaning.ie, told Verywell that "the targeted nature of digital marketing means that each ad can be adapted to appeal to each child based on age, interests, emotions, place of residence, etc." By contrast, "toys in kid's meals or TV ads are not targeted in such a specific way." According to a 2020 review, Instagram restricted ads related to tobacco, gambling, weight loss, and alcohol. However, like other social media platforms, Instagram does not restrict ads that are related to unhealthy foods. Does Junk Food Cause IBD? That said, trying to shield kids from marketing is not to say that fast food is off-limits—in moderation, these foods can be part of their lives. "All foods can be enjoyed in a healthy diet," said Monaghan. "It is not that kids should never eat fast food—the problem is that targeted fast-food marketing interferes with the 'choice' a child has - particularly if companies are using different digital marketing strategies for different income families/countries." Still, the images and other media that kids see online can still influence how they think and feel about food. Monaghan said that "social media food ads—particularly those promoting HFSS (high in fat, sugar, and salt) foods and [that are] aimed directly at children and teens—have been shown to directly interfere with their ability to make health-benefiting food choices." Cathy Monaghan It is not that kids should never eat fast food—the problem is that targeted fast-food marketing interferes with the 'choice' a child has. — Cathy Monaghan The World Health Organization (WHO) cites energy-dense foods (which are high in sugar and fat) as a cause of obesity. Data from the WHO shows that the worldwide "prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has risen dramatically from just 4% in 1975 to just over 18% in 2016." An Overview of Childhood Obesity Will Fast Food Marketing Change? The new study may have pulled back the curtain on some of McDonald's social marketing strategies, but what happens next is up to consumers. Cassidy thinks that people will pay attention to the data—especially if public health professionals share the studies with their patients. The researchers hope that the study will encourage McDonald's and other fast-food companies to think about how their marketing strategies could be negatively impacting health outcomes; a step that Cassidy said "is critically important in countries that must address the double burden of both infectious diseases and non-infectious, chronic diseases." Ultimately, public health policies may need to be created to help consumers learn how to recognize and respond to targeted social media ads. For example, Cassidy suggested that the data could be used to develop "prevention and intervention programs that will help adults and children recognize these ads and make food choices that are more aligned with their own hunger signals, personal values, and culture." Still, such education could prove to be a challenge. As Cassidy pointed out, "digital and social media ads are designed to look like 'normal' Instagram posts, which can make it hard for adults, children, and even parents to recognize when they are seeing an ad." What This Means For You Any food, including fast-food, can be enjoyed in moderation by kids and adults. However, research is starting to show that sophisticated digital marketing strategies—many of which are targeted at kids—may have "unprecedented effects" on consumers' choices. Ask an Expert: Should Teen Girls Stop Using Instagram? 7 Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Cassidy O, Shin H, Song E et al. Comparing McDonald's food marketing practices on official Instagram accounts across 15 countries. BMJ Nutr Prev Health. 2021;4(2):510-518. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000229 BMJ. McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower-middle income countries, social media posts suggest. Powell L, Wada R, Kumanyika S. Racial/ethnic and income disparities in child and adolescent exposure to food and beverage television ads across the U.S. media markets. Health Place. 2014;29:124-131. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.06.006 Britannica. McDonalds. Dalton M, Longacre M, Drake K et al. Child-targeted fast-food television advertising exposure is linked with fast-food intake among pre-school children. Public Health Nutr. 2017;20(9):1548-1556. doi:10.1017/s1368980017000520 Sacks G, Looi E. The advertising policies of major social media platforms overlook the imperative to restrict the exposure of children and adolescents to the promotion of unhealthy foods and beverages. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(11):4172. doi:10.3390/ijerph17114172 World Health Organization. Obesity and overweight. 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"Merger deal for Porsche, VW nearer", said the Wall Street Journal headline, but many investors now think this isn't going to happen.
A month ago Deutsche Bank said the chances of a merger are receding. In late November, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, in a research note on Porsche, joined the nay-sayers.
"Central case – we do not expect a merger with VW," said the report.
"Our central case is that Porsche SE will not merge with VW; instead, we expect the put/call option structure re Porsche AG to be exercised between 2012 and 2014. We believe evaluating the impact on the Porsche/Piech family is key. Under a merger scenario the family's share of VW ordinary voting rights would fall from 53 per cent to 27 per cent and we believe that this would lead it to oppose a merger," said Merrill Lynch analyst Fraser Hill.
The Wall Street Journal story was prompted by news Porsche agreed tax and interest payments of about €626 million on stock-option transactions. Porsche had budgeted €1.35 billion as a possible liability. But apart from the family issues, there are other big hurdles for the deal to surmount. Uncertainties over German tax law mean that any merger couldn't take place until 2014 without incurring a massive, potential €2 billion penalty. After that date the potential liability drops to zero. The announced tax agreement is unrelated to this. Meanwhile law suits in the U.S. threaten massive charges against Porsche for allegedly manipulating the stock market as it sought to take over VW. Viking Global Investors allege this activity cost it $390 million. Another law suit from short-sellers alleges a loss of more than £1 billion.
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A decision on the more than $1 billion law suit is expected to be announced on January 17, 2011.
A €5 billion capital increase by Porsche is expected to go ahead in the first half of next year. VW owns 49.9 per cent of Porsche, after the luxury sports car maker failed in a hostile takeover attempt of Europe's biggest mass car manufacturer. VW agreed to combine with Porsche in August 2009 when Porsche's debt tripled to more than €10 billion after it failed to capture VW by buying stock through options trading.
Whatever happens to the planned merger may well be moot. Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has said Porsche will in any case be subsumed into VW.
Meanwhile, Porsche announced operating profit boomed in its fiscal first quarter to €395 million between August and October from €52 million in the same period of 2009, as sales of Cayennes and Panameras surged.
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Christopher Nolan is one of the most successful filmmakers of his generation. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of films, but he is most well known for his work in the Batman franchise as well as movies like Inception and The Prestige. He is highly regarded for his creativity and his ability to explore themes like memory and personal identity. Although Nolan has already accomplished a lot of great things in his career, he isn't finished yet. Despite his public departure from Warner Brothers, Nolan has another project in the works. The film will be set during World War II. Specifically, the movie will focus on the creation of the atomic bomb. Keep reading to learn more about Christopher Nolan's upcoming film.
Details On Nolan's Next Project
Unfortunately, the title for Nolan's upcoming movie hasn't been revealed. However, there are quite a few details on what it will be about. According to Deadline, the movie tells the story of "J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atom bomb. A theoretical physicist who became the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory, Oppenheimer headed the research and development of the bomb that ended WWII, under what was covertly called the Manhattan Project." The film will probably be a bit of a departure from what fans are used to seeing from Nolan. Several sources have suggested that Cillian Murphy will be playing a leading role, but this has not been confirmed. That said, Nolan shouldn't have any issue getting anyone he wants to join the cast. No longer being affiliated with Warner Brothers meant that Nolan had to find a distributor for his upcoming film. According to Indie Wire, he has already done that. The movie has been picked up by Universal Studios. Production is set to begin early in 2022. Nolan's wife, Emma, will join him in producing the project.
What Happened With Christopher Nolan and Warner Brothers?
Since we've already touched on the fact that Christopher Nolan is no longer working with Warner Brothers, we thought it would be a good idea to explain why. After all, his decision to leave has impacted his upcoming movie. Apparently, Nolan's issue with Warner Brothers stems from how the company has been handling the distribution of movies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once movie theaters opened back up, there were still a significantly lower number of people who were going to the movies. As a result, Warner Brothers decided to use a hybrid distribution method in which films were released on HBO Max at the same time they were released in theaters. This method typically results in less money for those involved with the film because it de-incentivizes people to see it in theaters.
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In an article from The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan said, "Some of our industry's biggest filmmakers and most important movie stars went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service." He continued, "Warner Bros. had an incredible machine for getting a filmmaker's work out everywhere, both in theaters and in the home, and they are dismantling it as we speak. They don't even understand what they're losing. Their decision makes no economic sense, and even the most casual Wall Street investor can see the difference between disruption and dysfunction". For someone like Nolan, Warner Brothers decision feels like a slap in the face. This is especially true since he has made them billions of dollars over the years. In a separate interview with ET Online, Nolan clarified that he and other directors have had no say in the process. He said:
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Christopher Nolan isn't the only person in the entertainment industry who isn't feeling this hybrid rollout model. Scarlett Johannson made headlines in 2021 for her decision to sue Disney over issues with how the movie Black Widow was released. She felt that Disney breached their contract with the way they released the movie. It'll be interesting to see how things play out in the coming months and years. One thing is for sure though, these distributors need to take a serious look into what they're doing. If they can't keep the talent happy, they're going to have some serious problems.
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2020 J2 (J-squared) Cabernet Franc (750ml)
2020 Washington Cabernet Franc
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100% Cabernet Franc
Another new label? Another new Varietal? Pam & Julie surely couldn't make the beautiful wines we do and run Adrice Wines without the help of the amazing family of friends we have. When folks really "lean in" to help us out – we either have to pull them out of a bin of fermenting grapes (that was a joke – no human has ever fallen into any bin of grapes (but a certain winery dog has…))….or they get a label named in their honor! Two amazing friends – Jill and Julie (hence the J-Squared label) have been invaluable friends, arms, leg, muscles, and hearts for Adrice wines for many years now - and we can't thank them enough for their love and support. Here's to Julie & Jill – J-Squared!
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Morphology of extensor digitorum longus of Wistar rats after remobilization by vibratory platform
Camilo, Izabela Rodrigues
Wutzke, Maria Luiza Serradourada
Costa, Rose Meire
Bertolini, Gladson Ricardo Flor
Ribeiro, Lucinéia de Fátima Chasko
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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego
Introduction. In exercise, vibrations are performed in order to produce rapid and short changes in muscle length. These changes are detected by sensory receptors, in response try to dampen the vibratory waves through a modulation of muscle stiffness. However, its effects on the morphology of muscle tissue are still not fully established, especially after long periods of immobilization. Aim. To compare the effects of the vibratory platform on the remobilization of the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscle of Wistar rats with free remobilization. Material and methods. 20 rats were divided into: CG (Control), IG (immobilized), IFG (immobilization and free remobilization), IPG (immobilization and remobilization with vibratory platform). The immobilization was performed on the pelvic limb for 15 days. The remobilization with vibratory platform was done for 10 minutes daily, for 2 weeks. The EDL was processed for histological analysis of cross-sections. Results. The area, larger diameter, smaller diameter and fiber density of the EDL muscle of GI presented significant alteration when opposed to CG, IFG and IPG. The density of nuclei of the EDL muscle of IG presented a significant increase when opposed to the others, and IPG also presented a significant increase when compared to CG. Conclusion. The morphology and morphometry of the EDL muscle tissue were affected, and both free and vibration platform remobilization re-established the morphological aspects of the muscle fiber, without significant differences between the methods.
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immobilization , skeletal muscle , vibration
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine T. 17, z. 4 (2019), s. 295–300


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It's a current limitation of the straight-line feature – it generally doesn't start from the exact via point, but the nearest junction (e.g. with another path). It's something I'd like to improve at some point, but it has always been the case – it hasn't changed.
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Gorilla Biscuits guitarist Alex Brown has sadly passed away from an aneurysm at the age of 52. His Gorilla Biscuits bandmates Anthony Civarelli and Arthur Smilios have since taken to the internet to share tribtues to their fallen friend, those posts can be found below. In addition to his work in music and more, Brown also pursued a passion in art with Art Forum sharing this tribute to him.
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The world lost a son,brother,uncle,artist,musician and loving friend this week. I lost my bandmate and friend of over 30 years, a piece of my heart died this week and all I can do is think of all the fun, shows, meals flights and trips we had together. All the late night talks and all the early morning hangs with him and my wife and kids. There will never be another alex brown. A memorial service will be held in Iowa in the coming weeks. Tell the ones you love that you love them, alex passed away from natural causes a basal ganglia stroke.#schism #gorillabiscuits #sidebyside #kronkeypopjoy #unclealex
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