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Local Motorcycle Accident Reminds Us To Drive More Aware Around Motorcycles
Motorcycle accidents are a frequent occurrence on our roads. A motorcyclist has a higher risk of being severely injured and they do not have the same protection as a driver in a car or truck.
Summertime months are the most popular months for motorcycle riders, so it is important to be aware of their presence on the road around you.
A recent motorcycle accident reminds us of the dangers bikers face on the roads. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound when he collided with a Toyota. The Toyota was traveling eastbound and turning when the collision occurred. Motor vehicles taking a left hand turn are one of the most common ways in which a motorcycle accident happens.
Click here to read the full article.
This is a tragic reminder of the importance of sharing our roads safely. Below are some helpful tips to ensure you arrive safely to your destination:
- Look for blind spots – Make sure to check twice for smaller vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. Due to their size they are harder to see in your blind spots.
- Always signal – Make sure to always properly signal prior to making a turn or switching lanes to alert all motorists. Especially look out for bikers when making turns.
- Be cautious when passing – When passing make sure to signal and give lots of room before returning to the lane.
- Give motorcyclists space – Allow more space between you and the motorcyclists around you. Strong winds can cause your car to veer into another lane unexpectedly. Make sure to never tailgate another driver, especially motorcycles in case of a sudden stop.
- Be extra cautious when turning left – A majority of bike accidents occur when a driver is making a left hand turn and does not see the biker due to a blind spot. Use more caution when making a left hand turn.
Floyd Hunter Injury Law is dedicated to representing clients throughout the State of Alabama when injured in any type of accident. Our experienced Montgomery motorcycle accident lawyers are committed to protecting the rights of people injured due to the negligence of others.
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, call Floyd Hunter Injury Law at 334-452-4000. These cases are complicated, and only an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, can properly evaluate these types of cases.
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Western's University Students' Council (USC) desires a more collaborative relationship between the student government and senior administration to address student needs. But this vision, at least according to the USC's top official, isn't exactly representative of the current situation.
USC President Adam Fearnall sees a climate of rivalry between the USC and university administration over which party is best suited to provide certain services to students.
While the USC has yet to detail the specifics of its complaint, rolled out last week in a public address by Fearnall, Western officials said they are always open to student comments.
Up to this point, Fearnall explained, the established relationship between the university and USC has been one of competition over collaboration.
"We recognize everyone has the interests of students at heart, but there have been some challenges in bringing student input to the right tables," he said.
And while John Doerksen, Western's vice-provost (academic programs and students), said specific concerns have yet to be brought to his attention, he stressed the university's commitment to working collaboratively with all student groups to best meet student needs.
"Given Western's focus on the student experience, it's really important for us to do the best we can and to understand what students are looking for in structuring the services we provide," Doerksen said.
The university will continue to work together with the USC and the Society of Graduate Students, Doerksen continued, adding the students' voice will continue to be heard and heeded.
Recent examples of the university's response to students' needs and desires include the inclusion of their input in the development of the university's Strategic Mandate Agreement, requested by the province, and the creation of more study space in various buildings on campus.
Gitta Kulczycki, Western's vice-president (resources and operations), said she, too, has yet to hear specific concerns from the USC.
"We work with our students a lot and have regular meetings with student leadership. They sit on a number of committees and have every opportunity to come and meet with us," she said.
"Clearly, our students are at the heart of what we do. If there are particular concerns, I need to understand them."
In regards to specifics, Fearnall cited the USC Peer Support Centre, which provides peer support for students on a range of issues including mental health, sexual violence, women's issues, ethno-cultural needs, LGBT and food support.
"Peer-to-peer support is a niche that the USC is able to service relatively well, but we have often thought of ourselves as providing professional support as well," he said.
"There is a far greater chance that the university will be able to provide professional services to meet student needs. We want to make sure that both parties are building on strengths so that the network of support for students continues to grow. The main challenge is to determine who is responsible for professional support services on campus and how fees that maintain these services are being governed."
Expressing a desire for the USC to play a larger role in determining which services to provide and how, Fearnall said the USC will move ahead with plans to hold a summit where student presidents from each faculty can voice the needs of students. The USC will release a document afterward, outlining the results, Fearnall said.
There are also plans for student surveys in various mediums next term that will allow students to identify what services they need and want to see on campus.
"We'll ask students what they expect from services on campus. Once we have that data, we will be able to see who is in the best position to provide that service. We want to make sure we're all doing what we do best and we're all on the same page," Fearnall said.
"We will also look at the agreement between the USC and Western. We will look at that document to see if there are things we can add, to see if there are things we can enhance. We want to look at a coordinated approach to providing student support services and to figure out what service levels students expect," he said.
"The Principles of Collaboration and Commitment (in the agreement) could be strengthened by adding more specific language about the venues at which student priorities are heard and a more detailed breakdown of what each party sees as its role in providing support for students."
A challenge to keep in mind is there are limitations of a one-year term for USC executive members.
"We realize this process is about the continuum," Fearnall said. He noted previous councils have had successes with plans and proposals that were set into motion before their time.
"It's certainly important to consider, as we move forward, there will be lots more analysis and lots more to do after our group is done. We are just laying down the foundation of the USC being a strong, student-focused advocacy group and we are doing our best."


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Most of us would agree that the future is important. We make many decisions every day that affect our future - from what we eat, to how much we exercise, and even to what we buy. For example, when it comes to buying a car, the desire may be to purchase a Porsche, but the car's value does not increase over time. The wiser choice would be to purchase a more reasonably-priced car and to invest the money for future use.
The same can be said of a manufacturing facility. Plant operations managers need to make the right decisions today that will ensure the viability of their facility for decades to come. They owe it to themselves and their future employees and colleagues to make the right decisions now to sustain the facility for the future.
The following are some questions that plant operations managers should consider as they look five, ten and even 20 years down the road:
Operators of aging manufacturing plants need to make decisions now that keep changing technologies in mind. It is possible to extend the life of the facility by keeping an eye to the future. Think about the future in every decision that you make. It doesn't have to be time consuming, but it'll save you time in the end.
Replacing aging manufacturing equipment can result in the following benefits:
Involving a knowledgeable system integrator can help to guide your company so you can make the right decisions today to ensure a strong future. A successful integration firm has the ability to collaborate with clients to identify and select best-in-class platforms, design and implement systems, and provide verification and validation documentation and services. It's also important to have a knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interface (HMI), distributed control systems (DCS), and information applications.
At Avid, we are committed to providing unique answers to our manufacturing partners through our process of Outcomes-Based Engineering (OBE). By listening to the needs of our clients, we provide independent and unbiased answers and recommend best-in-class technology solutions that meet and often exceed expectations. We have developed a process batch documentation and implementation library that greatly streamlines batch configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Whether it's retirement planning, saving for your children's education, or planning for the future success of your manufacturing facility, there's no time like the present to get started. As with most things in life, keeping an eye to the future is important.
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In the United States, 94% of plants miss their scheduled start date after a process control systems upgrade. When schedules slip, expenses add up quickly. For plants operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a single day of lost production can cost $600,000 or more. At that rate, the price of a delayed start-up will surpass your capital investment within a week. Fortunately, with some advance planning, you can ensure a timely start-up and avoid such losses.
We collaborate with clients to identify, design, and implement the best industrial automation solutions. We also provide the installation and commissioning expertise you need to "Get Your Plant Back Online, On Time." Based on that experience, we've compiled the following start-up guidelines for a successful automation system upgrade:
Because a process control systems upgrade is a significant investment, you may find yourself looking for ways to reduce start-up expenses. But, outsourcing your start-up project to your install contractor or trying to manage it in-house comes with risks. Working with a dedicated start-up specialist, on the other hand, allows you to foresee and resolve issues that could threaten your project timeline.
Chemical makers are always looking for affordable ways to increase the sustainability of their operations. Fortunately, there are a number of inexpensive steps you can take to improve the triple bottom line of people, plant, and profit. To get started, consider these ideas from this recent article in Chemical Processing.
Refine Loop Control
If you can only focus on one sustainability measure, make it loop tuning. Inefficient loop control causes valves to oscillate more than necessary, which leads to premature wear, more frequent replacement, and greater power usage. By contrast, a well-tuned loop can produce a desired output repeatably, accurately, and efficiently. Plus the payback period is often only a matter of hours.
Implement Regular Boiler Maintenance
Poorly maintained package boilers typically consume more fuel than necessary, so they increase a plant's carbon footprint and waste money. To improve boiler efficiency, you'll want to reduce stack losses, minimize air leaks, improve heat transfer, and recover waste heat. In some cases, you may even need to consider replacing an old system with one that provides more effective boiler control.
Fix Steam Leaks
A leaking steam trap that's only 1/8-in. in diameter can cost a plant almost $15,000 per year – and the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 15-20% of all steam traps leak. Not only is this expensive, it's dangerous. You can limit these costs and hazards by conducting an annual steam-leak survey or using an ultrasonic detector to identify leaks that might otherwise be obscured by insulation.
Upgrade Motor Control
Every centrifugal pump operates most efficiently at a specific flow rate, but traditional, fixed-speed pump motors can't consistently maintain this optimal rate. Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), on the other hand, adjust the motor speed to provide the ideal flow rate. A pump with a VFD also consumes less power the slower it operates, which reduces overall operating costs.
Install LED Lighting
For a quick efficiency boost, update plant lighting. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) use less energy, last longer, and radiate less heat than fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. And LED lighting is now available for Class I, Division II locations. Energy monitoring indicates that the payback period for installing LEDs is usually under four years, and state rebate programs may help you attain your ROI even faster.
The quest for sustainability is ongoing. To realize yearly savings, you'll want to implement a formal program to identify new opportunities and build on previous improvements. You can read this full article, Improve Sustainability on a Shoestring, for more detailed suggestions.


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You might be wondering (puede que te estés preguntando) why we are celebrating "La Semana del Inglés" this week (from April 22nd to April 28th). Well, first of all, we needed an excuse to celebrate this beautiful language of ours (nuestra). We simply love teaching English and want to share that love with you, our students.
There are many important key dates (fechas clave) for the English language that fall on (que caen en) "La Semana del Inglés". Keep on reading to find out more!
The International Day of the English Language, St. George and the Dragon
April 23rd, the second day of «La Semana del Inglés», was established as the International Day of the English Language by the United Nations in 2010. That alone (solo eso ya) is a pretty good excuse to celebrate English… but, there's more!
Together with Christmas, April 23rd is one of the most important days in the calendar for English people, a day of national pride (orgullo nacional). Why? Because it's St. George's Day, the Patron Saint (el santo patrón) of England. But, who was this St. George? Well, you might have heard about The Legend of St. George and the Dragon. In case you haven't, this would be a good moment to read a little bit about it. There are many versions of the story, but it basically goes something like this:
Once upon a time, in a faraway land (en un reino muy lejano) –some say it was near Dragon Hill in Berkshire, England - there was an evil dragon that spent its days poisoning local fields (envenenando los campos). To keep the Dragon away from the city those fields surrounded (la ciudad a la que rodeaban esos campos), people began offering it two sheep a day. Sadly; that wasn't enough for the Dragon, so they started offering their children. The victims of this sacrifice were selected by lot (por sorteo), until one day the lot fell on (le tocó a) the king's daughter.
Despite the king's efforts to save her, the princess was sent to the lake where the Dragon lived so he could eat her alive. Our hero, Saint George, couldn't let that happen. When the Dragon emerged from the lake, Saint George made the sign of the cross (la señal de la cruz) and attacked the monster with his sword (espada), fatally wounding it (y lo hirió de muerte). From the Dragon's blood, a red rose bloomed (brotó, floreció), and the knight (caballero) offered it to the princess.
The king offered Saint George gold and silver, but our hero asked for the riches (las riquezas) to be given to the people of the realm (el pueblo del reino).
A church was built to honor Saint George's bravery and kindness (valentía y bondad).
King Edward III named him the Patron Saint of England in 1350, when he formed the Order of the Garter (la Orden de la Jarretera) in Saint George's name.
In truth, it's pretty unlikely that (en realidad, es poco probable que) Saint George ever set foot in (pusiera un pie en) England… but that's no skin off our nose (nos da igual)– we think he's cool! That's why we're using his beautiful story to launch (lanzar) «la Semana del Inglés»!
But there are many more interesting dates to commemorate during «La semana del inglés». The next one has to do with the greatest writer of English Literature of all time (de todos los tiempos).
Shakespeare's Birthday and… Death?
William Shakespeare was born on April 26th, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, so we're celebrating his birthday next Friday. Yay! Did you know he invented more than 1,700 words that today are part of the English language? Words like «generous», «fashionable», and even «bedroom».
In fact, you might have heard that Shakespeare and Cervantes died on the same day, on April 23rd, but actually… neither of them (ninguno de los dos) did! Seriously! Cervantes died on the 22nd and was buried (fue enterrado) on the 23rd, while Shakespeare died… on May 3rd! This common confusion is due to the fact that (se debe al hecho de que) at that time they used to use the Julian Calendar in England.
Robinson Crusoe
Another important English Language milestone (hito) falls on April 25th. That date, in 1719, saw the publication of the world-famous book Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe. It's considered to be one of the most popular novels in English literature.
«La Semana del Inglés» at Vaughan
So are we at Vaughan cooking up (tramando, maquinando) to celebrate our favourite week of the year? Besides doing what we do every day – teaching the socks off you guys (enseñaros como si no hubiera un mañana) –, we've come up with a whole host of (se nos han ocurrido un montón de) surprises for you; surprises like:
- Great discounts (descuentos) on many of our English courses
- Daily raffles (sorteos) with great prizes!
- Free workshops (talleres) with your favourite teachers, which you can either attend in person or take part in via our social media (participar a través de nuestras redes sociales)!
Plus, a couple more truly massive surprises! Stay tuned for more information on «La Semana del Inglés»!


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And it's still working! Watch this clip from "Population 436," a 2006 movie that not only features Bill's toupee atop the leading man, it's also very similar to some of those made-for-TV movies Bill made in the 70s.
I'm pretty sure Bill wore that blue shirt in Kingdom of the Spiders.


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June 6, 2017
Plastic straws? Just say no.
A plastic straw seems pretty small and innocuous.
But consider this: 500 million of them are used in just the US every day. Few are recycled; many end up in the ocean. They're one of the top 10 pieces of trash collected in beach cleanups around the world, according to the Surfrider Association. And they're hazardous for marine mammals, as is obvious in this video (warning: graphic) of a straw being pulled from the nostril of a sea turtle.
The Town of Tofino, BC, has launched a campaign, Straws Suck, and most of the town's restaurants have stopped serving plastic straws. Thelastplasticstraw.org aims to get restaurants to stop serving straws, and NoStrawPlease encourages people to pledge to go without straws, and help spread the word.
In your own small way, you can help too. For most of us, straw usage is more habit than necessity – so, the next time you order a drink, why not just say no when it comes to plastic drinking straws?
Our incredible potential for keeping waste out of the landfill
This pie chart from the US EPA represents the waste profile of a typical municipality.
Do you notice what I notice?
- Over a quarter of our waste is organic (food or yard trimmings), which is completely compostable
- Another quarter is paper, which is almost entirely recyclable
- 8% is plastics, much of which is recyclable
- 1% is metal, which is recyclable
- 2% is wood, which can be composted or repurposed for fuel
Add up those numbers and you can see that if we recycled, composted or otherwise diverted everything possible, we could keep at least three-quarters of our waste out of the landfill (and that's not including glass, which is recyclable in many places).
That would greatly reduce the need for fresh resources; and vastly extend the lives of our landfills.
So – what's in your trash bin right now? If you're not diverting everything you can, why not make a commitment right now?
Take a minute to imagine the potential if we all recycled and composted everything we could – then do your part to make it happen!


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text: DannyDosha of Baltimore, Maryland has brought the vibes with his song "Kelsey 2". If ever you wanted to listen to a track that would put you deep in your feelings, this is the one. It begins with a lone electric guitar and auto-tuned vocals and blossoms into a full band track featuring a female vocalist backing Danny. It echoes the sentiments of unrequited love and a heart yearning for more and there honestly isn't anything more relatable than that, in my opinion. I would honestly love to hear an acoustic version of this song and without the auto-tune so please Danny, entertain the idea. While just being a lone single, be sure to stay tuned for more from DannyDosha and stream "Kelsey 2" on Spotify.


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In search of his missing boy, a man hires a group of local, rugged cowboys to help navigate the rough paths through the dangerous territory of the Black Paw Indians. As they journey through an mysterious, ancient burial ground, their own greed threatens to tear them apart as the posse turns on itself. Full of gun slinging, suspense and deceit, Yellow Rock is the will thrill the Western lovers and action fans alike!


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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program 2018
MaryJane posted a topic in ApplicationTimestamp 6:24pm EST The SINP EE stream opened today with 400 spots and remains open up to now. You do not need a job offer to apply for the stream. Make sure your occupation is on the list of in-demand occupation (revised Jan 4) - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-international-skilled-workers/sinp-in-demand-occupation-list More info here - http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-international-skilled-workers/international-skilled-worker-saskatchewan-express-entry
Saskatchewan bound - Canuck wife and Boer hubby
picketfay posted a topic in FoyerHello All! I'm Canadian but have lived overseas in Europe since 18 and now the past 4 years in SA. My husband is born and bred Afrikaaner and has finally had it with South Africa. We want to move to SouthEastern Sask or SouthWestern Manitoba (preferably somewhere between Brandon and Regina) as that is where I'm from originally. We hope to sell our business here in the East Rand (tyre fitment centre) and open/take over another one there. We are expecting our 2nd child together in July 2013. Our 1st is turning 2 this year. Luckily the children are also Canadian citizens so it is just my hubby and possibly in the future his 16 year old son who need to apply for permanent residence. I see most of the people here are going it via the skilled worker venue, but we of course are going the spousal sponsorship route. I have been finding very difficult to find any information for someone in the same boat as us. Any suggestions, websites, forum links that can help me would be much appreciated. I have as of today applied for all the unabridged birth and marriage certificates, vault copies of birth and marriage, as well as a new passport for my husband as his expires early 2015 and I'm afraid of going through all this mess and then not getting perminent residence until the end of 2014 or later, only to have his passport expire on us!! We want to move around December 2014. ANY ADVISE FOR US WOULD BE SO WELCOME. I'm just really stressed about all this paperwork. THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF THIS! PicketFay aka Amanda


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About 2 years ago, I did the same like what we had on 4 Oct 2009, a day after the actual Mooncake Festival Day. Smellybutt was still in my big tummy at that time. My sister and I lite up the colorful lanterns and hung them near the auto gate.
This year, we get to do it again with Smellybutt's presence and of course with much more laughter and merrier! She was very happy and excited the moment she saw us with the candles. She quickly carry her own chair (the red 1) and placed it next to the wooden stool, which makes it as her 'work station' - to take out the candles and display them on the wooden stool nicely. Since it was so dark at the porch, Dun Dun became her butler, to fan her with a cardboard while she busy at her work station.
I really love the color of these paper made lanterns, especially when they are all lite up and being hung nicely.
Smellybutt wanted to hold it, so Dun Dun get her a long stick to hang on it.
This is the electronic lantern which my MIL has bought for her. When you switch it on, there's music. Actually quite annoying with the loud music. I use a cellophane tape to stick on 'speaker' part, so that it will not be so loud. Smellybutt doesn't like it so much, compared to the traditional candle-based lanterns. Hahaha. All because of the candles. Remember, she loves to blow off the candle on the birthday cake. So true enough, she wanted to blow off each and every of the candles in the lanterns. Check out the video at the bottom. We had a good laugh over it! Smellybutt kena con :P


text: The entire staff and clients of Rim Family Services, Inc. sincerely thank Rob Maverick of Maverick Concrete Construction for the wonderful concrete work he did at our agency. The final project is beautiful! We also thank Rob for donating the time and materials to extend our budgeted funds to include additional retaining walls and finishing. Thanks!!! Give Maverick Concrete Construction a call at (909) 337-7173.


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Ficci plans Srinagar office to boost J&K's business environment
New Delhi: In a bid to improve Jammu and Kashmir's business engagement with the rest of the country, industry lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) will set up an office in Srinagar.
The industry chamber's move to facilitate its members' expansion in the state comes at a time the geographically challenged state is making a major push to boost its Rs1.2 trillion economy by reforming labour laws, building industrial infrastructure in rural areas and cutting logistics costs.
"This will help local businesses in networking with businesses outside the state. Their concerns will get a bigger and better platform nationally to get articulated. Otherwise the local businesses are isolated and their problems ignored," Jammu and Kashmir finance minister Haseeb Drabu said in an interview.
Drabu, who last week proposed a uniform employment code in his 2018-19 budget, also announced steps to move the state economy to "a frontier of lower logistics costs."
"To begin with, the industry partnership initiative will focus on three key areas—tourism, food processing and skill development. We will handhold the industry in doing business in the state. The case for strong industry participation was made by the J&K finance minister who invited us," said secretary general Sanjaya Baru.
Ficci has about 60 teams working on specific industry sectors, the heads of which will discuss opportunities in the state with business leaderships, said a person familiar with the development who asked not to be named.
Agriculture accounts for about a fourth of the Jammu and Kashmir economy which is also strong in horticulture and floriculture and houses the largest tulip garden in Asia. It also accounts for about three-fourths of the apples and about 97% of walnuts produced in the country. Hydropower generation and information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services are the other areas that businesses have identified for possible investments.
With the economic integration of the country as a result of the goods and service tax (GST) roll-out and withdrawal of tax incentives prospectively, businesses are expected to make investment decisions taking into account the reforms credentials and the ease of doing business in states rather than tax breaks that so far distorted markets.
State governments have been competing with one another for investments by offering single-window approvals, facilitating land acquisition and deferring state levies. An enterprise survey of ease of doing business in states by federal policy think tank NITI Aayog and IDFC Institute last year pointed out that in spite of the reform initiatives by Union and state governments, the perception of most business enterprises is that little has changed on the ground, warranting better communication by state administrations about the facilities they offer businesses.
"The success of states in attracting investments will depend on how quickly they are able to bring reforms that are business friendly," said D.K. Joshi, chief economist at credit rating agency Crisil Ltd. Joshi said land and labour reforms as well as macroeconomic stability of the state will play a role in their quest for attracting investments.
For Jammu and Kashmir, the biggest challenge, however, is militancy. The valley continues to report sporadic episodes of militant activities and ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). Security forces —the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force—are carrying out cordon-and-search operations in several villages.livemint


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However back in 1997 there was the World Chess Network. I really liked the interface and even by today's standards it was quite good. However it ran into high cost of maintenance and was sold and changed hands a couple times. I later found out that Dato Tan Chin Nam himself was a major financial supporter for World Chess Network. It's a pity it was not successful as the initial years it was very promising and looked to be one of the better chess servers.
If it had been successful, we could say that today, it would be the first chess server that has Malaysian roots.
Fast forward to 2017 and the high cost of setting up and running a chess server is severely slashed thanks to the power of programming geniuses like Thibault Duplessis who created lichess and even made the source code open source! Not only that, the older FICC and ICC base codes are built from open source foundation. So in theory, any normal person with some basic technical knowledge can build a chess server.
Malaysia is mediocre in terms of chess performance but we are certainly gila active judging from the multiple weekend tournaments we have EVERY single week. So besides OTB (over the board) chess, it would be nice if we had our own local online tournaments too (hosting on lichess.org is ok but it's NOT LOCAL) with prizes.
Besides hosting local online chess competition, our very own chess server is great for coaches to offer online tutorials to students who they cannot meet face to face seeing that the source codes of lichess can be modified to better customise features like these.
I am waiting for the first Malaysian Chess Server to emerge. Any takers?
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When people visit California for either the first time or a short duration, they often want to see as many of the local sights as possible. Southern California has a plethora of unique locations for people to discover that may invoke feelings of awe and inspiration. Such common tourist spots include the Disneyland Resort, the Santa Monica Pier, the Queen Mary, Catalina Island, Hollywood, and much more. However, these represent the more impacted popular locations that thousands of people visit daily. What about the hidden spots that only true locals know about? How would out-of-town visitors discover the true hidden gems of Southern California? For that, they have to turn to the locals that grew up here in Southern California that had the time growing up to seek out these hidden gems. For this post, we turn out attention to San Pedro, the city at the southern tip of the city of Los Angeles.
San Pedro has gone through significant change over the past decade. They started as a small beach community, but turned into a working-class suburb with the inception of the Port of Los Angeles. Today, San Pedro has many maritime places to visit along the water's edge, where most travelers often spend their time as opposed to the inner city centered on Gaffey Street. While San Pedro has all of these tourist places, San Pedro also houses many other sights that visitors tend to overlook. With their close proximity to the water, it comes with no surprise that San Pedro bears much for those interested in Marine Biology. Thankfully, San Pedro possesses a few inexpensive ways for visitors to explore and learn more about marine life.
Close to the southern end of San Pedro lies the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Unlike other popular aquariums in the greater Los Angeles area that require a hefty admission fee to enter, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium only asks for a $5 donation when you enter. While not as large as the other more-populated aquariums, this aquarium never has the crowds that those other aquariums do, so you can enjoy nature more peacefully. This aquarium also hosts the famous Grunion Run for those who want to experience a natural phenomenon.
If visiting during low tide, check out the Point Fermin Tide Pools nearby to see the marine life in real time. To get there, head due south from the aquarium, keeping an eye out for a sign and a gated walkway that leads out towards the rocky slope on the right side. After scaling a bit of rough terrain, you will have arrived at the tide pools. Basically, during high tide, the ocean completely engulfs this area, allowing all marine life to access this area. However, when the tide descends, access to the ocean cuts off, creating small tide pools of leftover water that act as safe havens for smaller creatures until the tide returns. During low tide, visitors often travel here to search for the small critters, which range from small fish to crustaceans to mollusks to anemones to abalones and more. It goes without saying to explore this area with durable shoes on because of the jagged rocks/shells and the anemones that perch on many of the rocks.
While San Pedro has lots of discover besides the typical tourist attractions, lots of other places have hidden gems like this that many do not know about. Get with locals to have them explain to you about things to see or check out locally that most often overlook.


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50% off of all Christmas decor here:
These little grocery carts. I just love them! They're the perfect size in between the regular cart and the basket. Genius!
I also love that the holidays bring out special, once a year food treats!
What made you happy today?
Friday, November 20, 2009
Things that Made me Happy Today!
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
November's NEW
For my new for November, I attended a book signing!
If you know me, you know that I'm definitely not quite the book type. I love children's books and board books, but that's about it. I have recently found a new affection for cookbooks so I guess you could say that I am broadening my horizons! But don't hold your breath...I probably won't be cracking open Twilight any time soon.
I've been following a really fun blog called Cake Wrecks. You really have to go check it out. She basically makes fun of professional cakes. Go check out the site before you pass judgement...it's really hysterical! Here's a couple to whet your appetite:
Remember, these are PROFESSIONAL cakes! Someone paid money for these!! Yikes!
OK, on to the book signing.
My friend, Becky and I got there about 45 minutes early.
Just in time to grab the last few chairs. Good thing. The funniest part was the people watching!
This was the only one I got but trust me, there were puh-lenty of other characters there. The best was the husband who was sitting on the floor in front of us...popping zits on her back! Yep, you read that right. Disgusting.
After a little shpeal from Jen Yates and her husband John, we waited in line to get her to sign and get a picture.
At each of her signings, she has a contest where people replicate some of their favorite wrecks. Here were some that showed up last night.
But one of the best parts was the good cake! She also invites local bakers to come and bring some of their best work to share with everyone. So while we waited in line, we feasted on some yummy cake!
Afterwards, we were starving! This is where we ended up:
It was a lot of fun! Now, we can't wait for the next book signing!!
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Plans for a large universally accessible playground to open in September in the Grant Park area were announced Wednesday by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.
The 10,000-sq.ft. playground is valued at close to $800,000 and would be gifted to the city. It's one of four planned across the nation this year as part of a five-year, $50-million fundraising commitment from Canadian Tire.
A company spokesperson said the playground would be built along Grant Avenue near Cambridge Street, in front of the Pan Am Pool and near a proposed new public library anticipated by 2020.
"These imaginative and accessible spaces will set the new standard for inclusivity," Scott Fraser, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities president, said.
Among its accessible features will be the Rhapsody Collection, a combination of drums and chimes, double-wide ramps for those using wheelchairs or pushing strollers, and a roller slide that eliminates static electricity.
Canadian Tire opened a location at Grant Park shopping centre in June 2016 in the former Target location.
Plans for a new public library to replace the River Heights Library built in 1961 are part of the larger Grant Park Recreation Complex plan completed in September.
It estimates a new library cost of at least $6 million and also considers a new community centre with two rinks to replace the aging Charles A. Barbour Arena and a synthetic turf athletic field for Grant Park High School which would be shared with the community.
Estimated capital costs for the twinned rink were $13.7 million, to be independently financed, and nearly $3 million for the turf field, which is a school initiative.


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Wall Art
By Deb A.
When news of an art project that would rebuild the Berlin Wall began to circulate a month ago, people quickly began to take sides. Some—including Berlin's mayor and Brian Eno—thrilled at the boldness of an art installation that would recreate the Wall, closing off a section of Berlin's Mitte district. Visitors would have to apply for visas to get in, and an algorithm would develop individual programmes for visitors based on their application form. Once inside, they could be led anywhere, from Marina Abramović's performance piece Come, Wash With Me to a premiere of one of the 13 films created from footage of Ilya Khrzhanovsky's film project Dau, which recorded volunteers living in a recreation of a Soviet-era totalitarian town from 2009 to 2011. As the premiere of a three-part trilogy that would start with Dau: Liberty in Berlin, then be followed by Dau: Equality in Paris, and finally Dau: Fraternity in London. the Wall would be erected October 12 and torn down on November 9, the day the actual Wall came down in 1989.
While supporters awaited their chance to buy a visa, others, including civil rights activists and one of the initiators of Jeanne-Claude and Christo's Wrapped Reichstag, protested: "When the Wall was built, we stood by, furious, helpless. ... We do not want to see any more Walls." They raised concerns about the commodification of a traumatic chapter of German history and suggested that the creators of Dau: Liberty look to the victims of the current Russian regime to gain a true understanding of what it means to be imprisoned in a totalitarian system.
The controversy was resolved, at least temporarily, in the most mundane of ways: The proposal had been submitted to the city two months before it was set to open, but contained insufficient security planning—furthermore, security for an event of its size typically requires a year. The organisers claim that "from an artistic and organisational point of view, it is not possible to screen the first part a year later," but maintain that nothing has been cancelled yet.
By Deb A.
The 10th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art kicked off this weekend, promising several months of probing structures of power, knowledge and history ahead.
Called We Don't Need Another Hero, the Biennale examines what it terms "our collective psychosis," focusing on "different configurations of knowledge and power that enable contradictions and complications." The exhibition, which strives to take on these themes in an accessible. meaningful way, features works from 46 artists, including Natasha A. Kelly, Herman Mbamba, and Sara Haq. Visitors to any of the Biennale's five galleries may be surprised to find that no information is provided about when and where the artists were born; this shrewd move on the part of the organisers leaves audiences free to explore the exhibition space without clichéd cultural frameworks informing their interpretations.
Indeed, much has been made of the curatorial team's own cultural identity, but curator Gabi Ngcobo and her team—Nomaduma Rosa Masilela, Serubiri Moses, Thiago de Paula Souza, and Yvette Mutumba--have repeatedly reminded journalists and art-lovers that the event is not centred on striving for new structures and systems to 'solve' post-colonialism—they are not the heroes that white Europeans may be looking for. Instead, their goal is to break through existing narratives and open up a space for different perspectives, voices, and ideas, giving artists and visitors alike the opportunity to strive for shared answers. In refusing to take on the role of hero, the Berlin Biennale reminds us that the only way to address our collective psychosis is through inclusive collective action.
Notable New Museums and Galleries
By Deb A.
A man rappelled down a building to thumping electro music while a troupe in rainbow sweatshirts waited solemnly underneath the subway overpass, flanked by Art Mile sculptures and throngs of art enthusiasts. The opening of Urban Nation, the world's first major museum dedicated to graffiti, marked the emergence of just one of several landmark museums and galleries this season--here's a look at some of the art world's upcoming institutions.
Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art in Berlin, Germany
Status: Opened September 16, 2017
Notable: Urban Nation is the world's first major institution for street art and graffiti. But tearing art out of its original context is not how it operates: instead, Urban Nation features works created on canvas or as sculptures specifically for the museum.
Major names: Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Blek le Rat, Cranio
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa
Status: Opened September 22, 2017
Notable: The MOCAA is the world's largest museum of modern African art. Its nine floors house over a hundred galleries featuring 21st-century African and diaspora art, including the entirety of Jochen Zeitz's personal collection.
Major names: Wangechi Mutu, Chris Ofili, Julie Mehretu, Glenn Ligon
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara in Jakarta, Indonesia
Status: Opens November 2017
Notable: Museum MACAN is Indonesia's first museum dedicated to international modern art. About half of the museum's works are by Indonesian artists, with the other half coming from Europe, North America and Asia. Founder Haryanto Adikoesoemo has donated art from private collection to help fulfil his proclaimed dream of creating a museum for Indonesians.
Major names: Affandi, Raden Saleh, Gerhard Richter, Anish Kapoor
Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Status: Opens November 2017
Notable: This will be the first Louvre museum to open outside of France (a satellite museum exists in Lens). Originally scheduled to open in 2012, the museum is as known for its delays and human rights scandals as it is for its exquisite architecture and the works it will house: between 200 and 300 artworks will be on loan from France over the course of a decade.
Major names: Titian, Claude Monet, Jacques-Louis David, Francesco Primaticcio
By Deb A.
Time for another round-up of bits and pieces that have caught our eye recently....
The BBC celebrated Magnum Photos's 70th anniversary with a retrospective on the legendary photo agency run by photographers.
The Institute of Arab and Islamic Art opened May 4 with Exhibition 1, a show featuring four female artists influenced by Islamic architecture and design. The institute, which is the only cultural institution representing Muslim and Arab artists in New York City, aims to encourage dialogue and confront stereotypes.
Messy Nessy takes us back to the original Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, where struggling writers who promise to read a book each day and work in the shop for two hours a day have been sleeping amongst the stacks since 1951.
A.R. Penck, a leader of the German Neo-Expressionist movement, died May 2, aged 77.
Just over 40% of us have embellished the truth about our reading habits, claims The Reading Agency. That statistic leaps to nearly 65% for people aged 18 to 24. Indeed, a quarter of that particular demographic purports to have read The Lord of the Rings when in fact, they've only seen the film.
...Good news for anyone who's been pretending to read Margaret Atwood or Neil Gaiman: The Handmaid's Tale and American Gods have both hit the small screen.
By Deb A.
As the first recipient of a DARE Art Prize, composer Samuel Hertz will produce a chamber piece below the frequencies audible to the human ear.
The £15,000 prize was created to mark the tenth anniversary of a groundbreaking academic and creative partnership between Opera North and the University of Leeds. Its aim is to encourage artists and scientists to collaborate on investigating "new approaches to the creative process."
The aptly named Mr. Hertz will work with a scientist from the University of Leeds to compose a low-frequency piece that can be felt but not heard, and to examine the effects this infrasound may have on emotions and wellbeing. The results will be released in a year's time.
Mr. Hertz, a classically trained composer and performer who works in a range of acoustic and electronic media, was selected from a shortlist of five entries, which itself was culled from applications from around the world, representing all media. The shortlisted artists were Gary Zhexi Zhang, who sought to create an interactive film installation modelled on the behaviour of slime; Marina Rees, who proposed an installation featuring live underwater transmissions and a whale choir; Melanie King, who aimed to build an installation of illusions based on astronomy; and Robin Dowell and Joanna Lampard, who envisioned creating sculptures, images or books based on the idea of scientifically classifying emotions.
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It was hard to leave Robbinsville UMC and go into the frosty air this morning, but we didn't leave without a wonderful breakfast from the hiker ministry. Thank you so very much! Nevertheless, our big dysfunctional family loaded up and headed back to Stecoah Gap.After a climb through beautiful snow that we were so very thankful to have not slept in, the SOBOs snowball reached Cheoah Bald.Up next was what seemed like an eternal 3000+ ft descent into the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). All of the slippery downhill had me a little low in spirits, but a veggie burger at the NOC restaurant made things all better!The climb down didn't come without an equally tough climb out of the Nantahala gorge. However, the views back down into the gorge were simply amazing!I can sense some really strong bonds forming in the SOBO snowball in these last days and look forward to learning more about each member as an individual in the hundred or so miles we have left. Almost there!
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It was a pleasure to meet all of you! Pastor Eric and the Robbinsville Methodist church hikers ministry was blessed to have you!!! May God bless and keep you safe on the trail!


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Thirteen books made the longlist. Here they are.Read more
A rundown of (some of) the news of the week, and the books behind the headlines.Read more
Our favorites, published from January through June...Read more
Last week, the 29th annual Lammys celebrated works of excellence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender literature. See which books won in fiction, nonfiction, mystery, biography/memoir, and more.Read more
For many of us growing up, he was our Bond.Read more
"I want to give gifts of poetry to children and teens who are being told by society that they don't belong," says Margarita Engle, the newly-appointed Young People's Poet Laureate.Read more
The leaders of three innovative charities bringing books to children worldwide talk to the Amazon Book Review about improving lives through literacyRead more
As World Book Day approaches, we're thinking about the significance of giving books as gifts. The Amazon Book Review spoke to five talented writers about how gift books helped them find their voices.Read more
"...In a world where coverage of the arts is an endangered species, this is vital."Read more
This is not a drill. Philip Pullman has a new book coming in the fall and it's the one we've been waiting for...Read more
Last night the International Association of Culinary Professionals announced the nominees for the 2017 awards...Read more
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How to match men's colours
Don't default to black and grey. These three go-to combinations will make any outfit more interesting
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Navy is the default colour for the modern man. That's understandable, considering how hard it works. It's a colour that acts like a neutral, because there's next to nothing it clashes with. It's always appropriate and flattering against any complexion. "It's not too sombre," says Thread stylist Toby Standing, "so it's good for smart clothing but also great with denim, for a casual option that doesn't require much thought."
But that lack of thought can quickly end up as thoughtlessness. Lean too heavily on navy as a failsafe and it starts to feel stale. "It won't turn heads," says Toby, "in either a good or a bad way." But there are ways to exploit navy's timelessness and inject some sparkle. Here's how to make a classic feel brand new.
Photographed: Orlebar Brown Travis towelling shirt (£175); Fred Perry stone classic twill trousers (£90); Grenson navy Hi Top mens sneakers (£95)
Block colours like navy can sometimes feel a little flat, especially if you're wearing the same colour and the same fabric. But you can keep things monochrome if you mix up your materials. "A fabric that has some natural texture is brilliant for adding depth because of the way it catches and reflects the light," says Toby. Shirts and jumpers are the easiest way to do this because a different fabric feels normal and it makes a feature of that item. "It gives your outfit a bit of tactility, which just elevates it."
Photographed: Samsoe & Samsoe Liam linen shirt (£79.99); MVP Ashfield t-shirt (£14); Sunspel drawstring trousers (£145)
Pair brights with true neutrals, like black or grey, and the colour can overwhelm your outfit. But because navy is a shade of blue, it also balances out bold shades because there's colour elsewhere. "It allows the bright to shine by framing it," says Toby. With navy as an anchor, you can experiment with shades you wouldn't normally reach for. "The navy makes the bold colours more wearable and the bold colours make the navy more interesting. The combination makes both shine."
Photographed: Universal Works short-sleeved road shirt (£89); Norse Projects Aros shorts (£80); Marks and Spencers trainers (£39.50)
Playing with patterns will give your navy clothes a completely different feel, even if you haven't actually strayed from your usual style. "Pattern draws the eye and creates a point of interest that a block colour can't," says Toby. Since navy's safe, it makes patterns more accessible, even if you tend to avoid anything busy. "You can have a loud pattern but the navy makes it more wearable. If you're unsure, keep everything else simple too. Let the pattern stand out."
Don't default to black and grey. These three go-to combinations will make any outfit more interesting
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What was going on with that Spider-Man: Homecoming time-jump? Was it really eight years later? Joe Russo reveals all.
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Sony Finally Show Off the New Venom – Complete With Iconic Tongue
The Venom trailer that finally shows off Sony's new Venom! Tom Hardy leads the charge against the Life Foundation whilst coming to grips with the Venom symbiote in the latest trailer, available to view here
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman's Feud Could Mean the End for Sherlock
The animosity between Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman seems to be growing. The two Sherlock stars have made comments about the series - one on how little fun he has from it nowadays, and another describing how pathetic he thinks the former is. All in all, it's probably going to be a while before Sherlock Season 5 sees the light of day.
Kung Fury 2 Adds Arnold Schwarzenegger to its Cast
More Kung Fury 2 news, as the Terminator himself is on-board to take part in the cult-hit sequel. Sandberg's Swedish success story has even more star power!
Get Ready to Welcome a Brand New Superhero to the Marvel Universe
One of the best Marvel related mobile games on the market is about to reveal a brand new, canonically accepted character. And you can get them for FREE if you act fast enough.


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I2P, NextCloud, Tor, MediaGoblin, Vegan
Remembering the biggest mass murder in the history of the world
It's open source developer Saeed Malekpour's 44th birthday today. He spends it, as he has spent his last ten birthdays, in an Iranian jail. Saeed did nothing wrong except have his code used by a website Iran's government wanted shut down. https://www.eff.org/offline/saeed-malekpour
Facial recognition, surveillance state
Google adds VPN support to Linux applications on Chrome OS
One of the more tricky parts to integrating Android apps with Chrome OS has been networking. It took a while for VPNs running on Chrome OS to apply to... by Corbin Davenport in Chrome OS, Google, News
From Discover on Google https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/04/28/google-adds-vpn-support-to-linux-applications-on-chrome-os/
Why you should not ditch Firefox for the brave browser https://websecurityandprivacy.wordpress.com/2019/04/21/why-you-should-not-ditch-firefox-for-the-brave-browser/
While I work on a new ThinkPrivacy site, I changed to a single page design for now to be the solution to what I think pages like PrivacyTools got wrong when nesting too many of their pages.
I hope this is even easier for people to access.
@strypey The 70% figure:
"It looks like nothing changed since 2014, but GOOG and FB now have direct influence over 70%+ of internet traffic."
As of 2017.
Debunking All The Assange Smears – Caitlin Johnstone
WannaCry Hero Marcus Hutchins (MalwareTech) Pleads Guilty to Developing a Banking Malware
London #InternationalRebellion occupation of five areas has survived everything the police has thrown at us so far. People keep being arrested, released, and coming back for more. Around 200 police moved to clear Parliament Square, and still failed.
People have been joining in that never knew about XR until these past few days. We've grown in numbers since Monday and we're looking forward to more fresh faces from Wales and Scotland arriving soon.
The anarchic organisation structure present at the Marble Arch camp has shown me that even with so few resources, even just a bunch if tents on a road, anarchy works. I went to get some food at the donations-based food stall and ended up cooking and serving for two hours. It's all just working. It's great.
Thank you to everyone for supporting #openweb projects and spreading the word.
I think 2019 will be the year of next generation fediverse projects like #Anfora, #Funkwhale, #GoFed, #PeerTube, #Pixelfed, #Plume, #Prismo, #WriteFreely. #activityPub #fediverse #federation
A huge number of #vegan activists shut down the biggest junction in #Melbourne, and went into slaughterhouses and locked onto equipment to stop work in protest. They also linked meat consumption to the immediate #ClimateEmergency
The Prime Minister has called them "green criminals" and offered to use govt money to pay for civil court cases.
They are heroes fighting for the voiceless.
RT @email@example.com
Et si vous deviez tuer vous-même l'animal que vous souhaitez manger quand vous allez au restaurant ?
La dissonance cognitive illustrée.
I2P, NextCloud, Tor, MediaGoblin, Vegan
"I appreciate SDF but it's a general-purpose server and the name doesn't make it obvious that it's about art." - Eugen Rochko


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My little niece and nephew were in town this past week and my nephew who is only 6-years old, decided to google me. He wound up on Iranian.com and read one of my poems which then inspired him to compose one himself. He sat down and 30 minutes later, he handed me his first poem ever. We were all very impressed and we encouraged him, however he is adamant that his poem needs to be published on Iranian.com. — Mersedeh
love is bright
love makes us unite
love is the only thing
that makes people marry
and whoever is in love with someone
has the feeling of love
which is nice and warm and like home
and feels like a hug
and people of the world
I know you all believe in
love and love believes in you
and everybody that believes in love
trust me that you will be special
in the world some day


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Celebrity Breast Implant Myths: The Truth About Breast Augmentation Surgery from a Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Roger J. Oldham, board certified plastic surgeon by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, has been performing cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for 25+ years. He has built a reputation as an excellent plastic surgeon in the Bethesda area with hundreds of women trusting him with their breast augmentation (breast implant) surgery. Dr. Oldham takes the time to meet with all of his cosmetic plastic surgery patients who might be considering breast augmentation surgery. During a personal consultation, Dr. Oldham listens; his first priority is, and always has been, the safety and satisfaction of patients who desire fuller, firmer breasts through breast augmentation surgery.
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At The Tech Lounge our philosophy is simple: we design IT support to meet your business needs. So rather than a roundup of the latest technology trends we've focused on the 6 areas of technology that have the potential to transform your business this year.
- Protecting your data. There have been several high profile security breaches recently including at Talk Talk which led to financial damage from lost customers and fines but also longer term reputational damage with further financial implications. Data security is something every company needs to talk seriously in terms of protecting your website and emails from malicious attacks but also training staff to minimise the risk of human error causing a security breach.
- Using technology to increase your effectiveness. Technology can help you make sense of your data and automation can significantly improve some of your business processes and increase efficiency. And as businesses start to think about growth and expansion, rather than simply survival which has been the focus for some in the last few years, now can be a good time to consider how you use technology to make the most of the data in your business.
- Mobile devices. The predominance of mobile, rather than PC, use by consumers means that many businesses are making sure that their communication activity is tailored to mobiles, whether that is through website, an app or use of social media channels reflecting the place where their customers, and potential customers, are active.
- Technology and manufacturing. 3D printing, although still very expensive, has real potential for manufacturing, particularly where the production run is very small or products are customised. Unless investment costs reduce significantly, however, this may be confined to outsourced manufacturing specialists.
- Using technology to improve processes. Still in their early stages but advances in artificial intelligence, virtual reality and innovations such as drones have the potential to help transform the way companies do business by enhancing information that is available as well as the way it is used.
- Bring Your Own Device. Mobile developments continue with wearable technology taking off in 2015 with the launch of the Apple Watch. Some employers may consider Bring Your own Device (BYOD) as a way to give employees a more flexible approach to IT, allowing them to use their own devices for work. This is not without its problems, however, and needs careful consideration to ensure policies give the company appropriate security protection and are clear about the level of IT support available to employees who use their own devices, as well as having a solution for employees who are unable or unwilling to provide their own technology.
Although sometimes it's easy to get carried away by the brilliance of new technology, at the Tech Lounge our interest lies in how technology can be used to benefit your business – whether that's by making things more efficient, saving you time or giving you a competitive advantage. So if you've got a business problem you want to solve get in touch to find out how technology can help you.
And if you are worried about your data security why not download our Staying Safe Online guide and share it with your staff.