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Brands that succeed will be those that align with consumers on shared values and cultivate trust.
Today, consumer trust is at an all-time low, and brands must navigate how to earn the trust of skeptical consumers.
"All brands are caught in this new spectrum, a world between incredible mistrust and skepticism, and corporate purpose," author and marketing consultant, Katie Martell, said. These days, it's the most trusted brands that tend to win.
In her keynote, "Pandering to the Pandemic," Katie acknowledged that the current global crisis has given marketers an opportunity to rebuild trust, or conversely, further drive buyer skepticism.
She warned that we are getting dangerously close to a new normal of marketing, which she's tokened as pandermonium. When brands are all talk and no action; when they piggy-back off social movements but fail to live up to the ideals.
It's important to note that not ALL brands are doing this in the age of COVID-19. Katie shared great examples of how brands like Formlabs, Microsoft, and Atlassian are raising the bar with mission-driven, value-add pivots.
Another brand leading with purpose is the popular Boston-based shoe company, Converse.
"We see this remarkable moment where everything is reset, and you have the opportunity to really show up for the world and to create value and serve the communities we want to be connected with," Jesse Stollak, Chief Marketing Officer of Converse, said during his opening keynote. At Converse, "we call it CTRL ALT DELETE – the reset button that the world's been hit with."
During the pandemic, Converse launched a campaign called Create At Home, which harnessed the energy of their community to celebrate creativity while people are at home. They embraced the idea that "creativity can't be quarantined" and thought long and hard about how their marketing could provide value for their community, said Jesse.
"We believe our role as a brand is to help, and how do we make sure we are helping, thinking about their needs, understanding their needs in this moment? How do we take our mission and bring it to life, in the world, in this context?" - Jesse Stollak
Both Jesse and Katie emphasized the need for brands to serve their communities, especially at this time. Marketers should be asking themselves what the value and delivery of their brand is—is it serving as a force for good? — and whether they are delivering on the promise that their words carry.
No one is sure how the death of the third-party cookie will play out, but it's progress for the industry.
For those who aren't familiar – back in February, Google announced that it would phase out support for the third-party cookie in its Chrome browser.
What's the significance? Many businesses use it to monitor user behavior and gather data on their marketing activities. However, many see the third-party cookie as an invasion of privacy, since it recognizes users across various websites in order to provide unique experiences and send them relevant content.
We brought together a panel—including Greg Campbell, Associate Director, Programmatic at GroupeConnect agency, Tori Shulman, Senior Marketing Manager, Paid Media at Zipcar, and moderator Jacob Beck, Associate Director, Programmatic at Merkle | DWA—to discuss how they anticipate advertising will change in a cookie-less world.
While acknowledging that the end of the cookie will certainly cause some headaches and necessitate lots of collaboration across the industry, the panelists are optimistic that these changes will be good in the long run.
"Ultimately, data privacy is at the core of these changes and this evolution, so what I think we all hope to see is that not all of this change is negative...Hopefully it will serve as a catalyst for positive changes across the industry." - Greg Campbell.
He also noted that first-party data has always been and will continue to be the most valuable for marketers, and that isn't going anywhere. So publishers that have robust first-party data sets will be relied on by advertisers more and more. It's going to be the businesses and publishers who don't have a strong logged-in user base that hurt the most.
"I feel that the industry has gotten really complacent working off of cookies – which were invented in the 90s by Netscape," Tori Shulman said. "I'm hoping that the solution is something that is cleaner, more stream-lined, and puts consumer privacy at the forefront."
Tori and Greg agreed that there will likely be an uptick on the use of channels that don't rely on cookies, like CTT and OTT, and the most significant disruption will likely be to measurement and attribution efforts.
For brands looking to their agency to help them get through this transition, Tori suggests they ask them for the agency's point of view in what solutions they might have already; what percent of the current media spend is relying on third-party cookies; and if they are keeping a pulse on replacement solutions.
On the agency side, Greg emphasized that agencies are looking for their partners to be as transparent as possible with them and share how involved the company is working with a broader industry approach.
The biggest takeaway from the conversation is that the best way forward will be an ongoing conversation and growing dialogue, as Google still holds the cards in the "privacy sandbox". In an ideal scenario, an industry-wide common identifier would be agreed upon.
What do you think the future holds? Tweet us @MITX with your predictions!
COVID-19 has accelerated recent digital marketing trends
It's no surprise that the hunger for digital content has been steadily on the rise, and the current ecosystem has only bolstered that. During the "How Digital Marketing Will Change Post COVID-19?" panel, experts shared examples of how businesses are already shifting how they're reaching and engaging with consumers, and how these changes will likely persist.
"We've constantly been telling our clients that artists creating their own content and user-generated stuff tends to perform best on social already. The situation we've found ourselves in now has helped accelerate some things for the better," said Jason Carrasco, VP, Media at Gupta Media, who works with many music artists.
Social distancing measures and the resulting sports standstill has also forced the NFL to think creatively and show another side of the players as they create engaging content from their homes.
"It's been a unique situation for us...and we've had to be careful about our tone and messaging." said Dave Bolger, VP, Consumer Media, at the National Football League.
"We recognized early on that while we need to be mindful of what's going on, there are folks in need of a distraction."
To maintain engagement with their audiences, brands and marketers now must grapple with ways to leverage user-generated content from people's homes or re-use content that feeds off people's nostalgia for shared memories and experiences. One of Gupta Media's clients, Boston Calling (a music festival originally scheduled for the end of May), is going to start doing a retrospective from past festivals, Jason shared.
Another big trend emerging is the shift to using more data and having more informed campaigns, said Mike Flanagan, Director of Advanced Platform Solutions at Effectv (formerly Comcast Spotlight). "Marketers are going to have to be more efficient after this since everyone's taking an economic hit."
One thing that is still as important as ever to brand marketers, is a customer's experience. "No matter what happens, any interaction with a brand has an impact on loyalty," said Dave. Ultimately, "those brands that have been able to pivot in a seamless way are going to win."
If you attended the summit and would like to contribute your thoughts as a blog for us, email us here. If you're interested in attending future MITX events, head to mitx.org to see what's on the horizon.


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LESTER Ferguson and Fadhel Abbas registered a rare "40-40" last night as they combined for a whopping 83 points to spearhead Bahrain Club to a resounding 121-73 victory over Samaheej in the 2018/2019 Zain Bahrain Basketball League.
Ferguson finished with 42 points while Abbas added 41 as they alone outscored their opponents in the one-sided contest.
In yesterday's other game, Al Ettihad used a late surge to defeat Bahrain's under-18 national team 85-77.
Both fixtures were part of the first night of Week Nine in the league's new season. They were both played at Zain Basketball Arena in Um Al Hassam.
In Bahrain Club's win, Ferguson and Abbas were in a class of their own and they didn't let up despite lifting their team to leads as big as 55 points.
They turned a 25-12 advantage after the first quarter to a 64-25 cushion at the half. At the end of the third, their hot shooting almost got them to 100 points, but they were just three points shy with a 97-45 lead.
With a virtually insurmountable gap, they took their foot off the gas in the final canto although still managed to go ahead 107-52 on a Ferguson dunk with just under seven minutes still to play in the game.
The six-foot, 10-inch Ferguson was near-perfect from the field, shooting an impressive 18-for-20 while also taking down 15 rebounds and three blocked shots. Abbas took 33 shots and made 16, including four three-pointers. He also had four assists and four steals.
Khalid Ali was able to contribute 18 points in the win.
Hussain Busafwan paced Samaheej with 19 points while Mujtaba Ismaeel had 18 and Ahmed Mohammed Jaffar 14 in the loss.
With the result, Bahrain Club claimed only their second win in seven tries while Samaheej stayed winless with eighth successive defeats.
Meanwhile, Ettihad used a strong fourth quarter to rally against their young rivals and claim the come-from-behind win.
Ettihad faced a slim 16-17 deficit after one, which became 34-39 at the half. But in the third, they started to crawl back and they cut the margin to just a single point, 56-57, heading into the final frame. That set the stage for their fine fourth-quarter showing, where they outscored the nationals by nine, 29-20, to claim the victory.
Serbian big man Mile Ilic made the most of his size-advantage and scored 22 points while grabbing 18 rebounds. Sayed Mohammed Hameed added 20 and Hashem Alwadaie had 14.
Mustafa Hussain had 26 points, including six three-pointers, in the losing effort. Mozamel Ameer chipped in with 13, 14 rebounds and six assists.
League action continues tonight with another two games on the cards. At 5.45pm, current league leaders Muharraq Club take on Nuwaidrat, followed at 7.45pm by Al Ahli facing Al Hala.

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Classes are available for all ages
From our 2 year old 'Twinkle toes' up to our ladies open jazz and tap classes.
Classes are great value and start from $8.80.
- Twinkle toes (2-3 years)
- Preschool dance (3-5 years)
- Groovers (5-7 years)
- Classical Ballet
- Jazz
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- Hip Hop
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- Musical Theatre
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- Ladies Tap and Lyrical
Twinkle Toes – 2-3 year olds
A combination of creative movement and beginning tap skills are taught in this class designed for our newest little dancers. Our goal is to improve basic motor skills, agility, and rhythm. These classes promote confidence and a love for learning through dance, music and imaginative play.
Preschool Dance 3-5 year olds
Our preschool classes promote confidence, creativity, physical health and an appreciation of the arts. Watch your child discover the excitement of dance with enchanting music, progressive learning and motor skills that will help equip them towards a positive transition to school.
Groovers 5-7 year olds
Combined Ballet and Jazz class designed to develop the students understanding of both styles of dance. Tap will develop basic skills and the children will start to learn combination work.
Classical Ballet
Classical ballet is characterised by a standard vocabulary of steps, poses, and graceful movements including pointed feet, rising, jumping, stretching and turning. Here at Michelle Maree's we teach the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) syllabus, one of the highest quality Classical Ballet syllabus' available. Classes start with exercises at the barre followed by work in the centre of the floor. Students are recommended to participate in two ballet classes a week to develop the technique required for exams and other dance styles, to cover grade content and to acquire performance quality. Ballet exams are offered to Bronze Medal grades and above.
Jazz is one of our most popular dance styles on offer for all ages and abilities. It is a great way for children to express themselves and develop confidence. Our Jazz classes enrich and extend students' technical skills through centre and progression work. Skills such as leaps and turns are incorporated into choreographed routines which challenge the students as they focus on building a strong dance technique. Current, energetic choreography is combined with popular music and classics from the genre.
Contemporary dance tends to combine the strong and controlled legwork of ballet with the fluidity of modern dance. Contemporary dance employs contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery and improvisation characteristics. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction are often used. It builds a strong centre and encourages self-expression, natural movement and personal interpretation.
Lyrical combines the techniques of Jazz and Classical Ballet. Lyrical is a slower, melodic, and more expressive form of Jazz often to ballad music. The lyrics of the song help to inspire movements to express strong emotions that the choreographer feels. Students focus on stretch, strength and a high level of technique while gaining fluidity of movement, grace and control.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a combination of street and urban dance styles and is a soulful expression of movement. Constantly evolving, it is free, funky and soulful expression of movement where students are encouraged to develop their own style. Classes focus on isolations, popping, locking and free-style movement while promoting an athletic and energetic dance style.
Tap dance is a form of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Classes focus on rhythm, timing, percussion and coordination through the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) syllabus.
Musical Theatre
Inspired by Broadway musicals such as Annie, Matilda, Fame, Chicago and Grease, students combine song, dance and acting to create the ultimate dance. Musical Theatre classes have a strong focus on entertainment, and foster an environment that is sure to develop a student's personality and confident as well as brighten their stage presence.
Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. These classes focus on the fundamental acrobatic technique where students will learn handstands, chin stands, cartwheels, walkovers and much more. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility and strength.
Ladies Tap and Lyrical
Ladies tap and lyrical have recently been introduced and are proving to be very popular. These are casual classes.
Find out more about our teachers, our class timetable or contact us for more information.
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1. To judge this, consider how much time will saved. In dense traffic or if you are about to turn left very little time is saved by overtaking.
2. Is it Safe?
First assess the comparative speed of the vehicle to be overtaken or of oncoming traffic and your own rate of acceleration. Only if you are certain that there is enough clear space ahead to enable you to regain your position correctly without causing danger or inconvenience to any other driver, is it really safe.
Overtaking on the left is permissible only
1. When you are turning left at a junction.
2. When the driver ahead has signaled his intention to turn right or has taken up his position to do so.
3. In traffic lanes when vehicles in your lane are moving faster than the ones in the lane on your right.
Procedure for overtaking
1. Check behind in your mirror.
2. Check the distance seen to be clear ahead.
3. Change down if necessary for peak acceleration.
4. Check behind again in your mirror.
5. Give a signal of turning right.
6. Overtake leaving a good margin.
7. Check behind in your mirror and take your correct position when it is clear-- don't cut in.
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Don't over take.
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3. At a pedestrian crossing or when pedestrians are seen crossing else where.
4. At a road junction
5. At a bend or corner
6. By crossing the continuous white line painted along the center of the road.
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10. When the road ahead is not clearly visible.
11. When there is a sign prohibiting overtaking.
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NSW Owner Builder Resources
Hi everyone,
In 2015 what was then Fair Trading NSW, (now Services NSW) made the decision to move away from the accredited short course for owner builders This change required owner builder candidates to complete 5 units of competency from the Certificate I in Construction to satisfy the educational requirements for the issue of a permit.
I was against the move then as I still am, believing that whilst they provide a sound platform of learning, they miss several key points of knowledge which are truly vital to owner builders.
This is becoming more and more evident whilst I field questions from our students that should be covered in any course that truly prepares you to understand your role and the responsibilities that go hand in hand with operating under an owner builder permit.
We have decided to change this by providing additional resource materials and reading which will answer each of the most frequently asked questions.
What is really exciting, is the way that we are going to present the resources and learning materials.
They will be in a format that allows easy access via your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop regardless of the operating system you use.
They information will be available from early January 2019 and the access link will be accessible from both the Learning Portal and our primary website.
It will be interactive and include review questions to allow you to self check your knowledge.
This mini course will in no way replaces the required learning, but simply and effectively allows our owner builder students to readily identify the legislative obligations of an owner builder in New South Wales.
It is our intent that the current presentation content for the 5 Units of Competency which are hosted on our Learning Management System will also be delivered on the new platform.
This is scheduled to be rolled out late first quarter, 2019.
Stay Tuned and Happy Owner Building
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6 colour paint set for WW2 German SS Infantry. Matches exactly the Flames of War paint set but also useful for any WW2 scale or gaming system such as Battlegroup or Bolt Action.
Contains: 70824 German Cam Orange Ochre, 70833 German Cam Bright Green, 70979 German Cam Dark Green, 70825 German Cam Pale Brown, 70822 German Cam Black Brown, 70929 Light Brown
Comes with an illustrated paint guide (using Plastic Soldier Company miniatures!)


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This webinar will cover 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and how they apply to the real estate investor. You will learn the key points any investor would need to know prior to entering into a 1031 exchange. We will cover the most common issues that tend to disrupt a typical exchange. We will also touch on more complex topics such as reverse and construction/improvement exchanges.
Specifically, you will learn how to:
- Understand the basics of 1031 exchanges and how they apply to your specific situation
- Gain knowledge of strategies within the IRS 1031 exchange rules and regulations that work best for you
- Be aware of certain pitfalls that can disrupt a 1031 exchange and how to properly avoid them
- See the long-term benefits of exchanging over time and how it can help you increase cashflow


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As Autumn draws in, the staff here at the bookshop start looking forward to curling up with a good book, and reading an Agatha Christie whodunnit from cover to cover can be a great way to stay warm while the temperatures drop outside.
Part of the joy of her novels for us, as a bookshop based in Devon, is spotting the Devonian locations that feature regularly in her books, and taking pilgrimages to visit those places can be a great way to blow out the cobwebs. And with some Southwest locations being used for the filming of The Pale Horse – the BBC's latest Christie adaptation – we thought we would share our top three recommended Christie novels with recognisably Devonian settings:
Evil under the Sun
None of us has been lucky enough to stay in the beautiful Art Deco hotel that sits on Burgh Island, just off Bigbury-on-Sea in South Devon, but reading this novel gives a great flavour of the glamour of that period, as well being a page-turner that builds to an ingenious denouement.
The Sittaford Mystery
A great Christmas read, perfect with a glass of mulled wine by the fire on a cold December evening. It is set around the area of Okehampton/Chagford and features snow, Dartmoor prison and a classic Christie twist.
Dead Man's Folly
A 1950s fete at Greenway, Agatha Christie's beautiful holiday home (owned by the National Trust), is an integral setting for this novel which was recreated as part of this year's International Agatha Christie Festival – though thankfully without the murder!
We would also recommend Bret Hawthorne's excellent Agatha Christie's Devon, in stock in the bookshop and a great gift for Agatha Christie fans.
Born in Torquay, Agatha Christie is one of Devon's most prized literary figures, and each September tourists flock from all over the world to the International Agatha Christie festival. This year, Crediton Community Bookshop had the pleasure of running up a pop-up bookshop throughout the festival and we loved talking to fans from all over the world about their favourite titles, as well as being lucky enough to visit the fantastically curated Agatha Christie: Unfinished Portrait exhibition (currently on display at Torre Abbey until Sunday 24th November).
We'd love to hear your favourite Devon-based Christie novels – send us a message or drop in to the bookshop!


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If you feel like your last doctor's visit went too quickly, you are not alone. Research shows that the average doctor visit lasts just about seven minutes, a marked decrease from years past. With such a short time to spend with your doctor, you may find that your needs are not being met and that you are left with unanswered questions. But you can develop some strategies to make sure you get the most out of your medical appointments.
First, be sure to know what is bothering you. Make a list of your symptoms and do some research on them before your appointment. Although there is a tendency to focus on the worst-case scenario, it is helpful to bring up all your concerns about your symptoms at your visit with your doctor. You should also make sure that your medical history is updated with your doctor's office. If there have been any changes since you were last seen, don't forget to mention them. Bring copies of any recent test results too.
Along with a list of your symptoms, you should think about any questions ahead of time. Doctors tend to ask, "Any questions?" at the end of the visit. If you haven't had all your questions answered, be sure to ask at this time. It is very frustrating to leave your appointment only to realize that you do indeed have several unanswered questions. Also be sure to ask your doctor what you should do if your symptoms worsen or change before your next scheduled visit.
Finally, commit to staying focused during your visit. Since you have a limited amount of time to spend with your doctor, don't use any of that time discussing things unrelated to your condition. It might be nice to talk about your recent vacation or how your kids are doing, but it can cut into valuable diagnostic time. If your life situation is contributing to your symptoms, by all means bring it up. But otherwise, you are better served with focusing on the issues at hand.
At Elan Apartment Homes in Austin, Texas, nothing is more important to us than your health, happiness, and overall well-being. We offer these informative blogs as a way to enhance your lifestyle beyond the scope of physical features and services we provide in our beautiful and welcoming community.


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THIS JUST IN! (GAMES) – Starfinder (RPG) – Paizo Games
I've been an avid pen and paper player for many moons, and I can honestly say I have played more than 100 different types of games. Everything from Dungeons and Dragons first edition, GURPS, Pathfinder, and lesser known titles which offer anything from one shots to lengthy campaigns. I don't think I'm in the minority when I say that Pathfinder really nailed the pen and paper genre, making it easy for new players or even those seasoned players who want to make uniquely designed characters.
So when Paizo announced Starfinder, I knew I would enjoy it, but at first the basics seemed more confusing than I had become accustomed to, and it took me a long time to bring myself back into trying it out.
I am glad I made that decision, and wanted to share the idea behind it, the fun you will get from it, and the basics that will show you why you need to pick this title up.
The world of Starfinder takes a lot of pieces from Pathfinder, adds some unique flair to it, but takes place all across the galaxy. Like Pathfinder, there are characters who use melee, ranged, "magic", tech, and all sorts of weaponry and augments, but the main feature you get in Starfinder is the addition of starship battles.
Starfinder takes place thousands of years in the future, and sets our heroes up for a journey across many planets to come to one common goal. That goal may be riches, adventure, or could be as simple as survival. The multitude of creation which takes place is available to do a million things, contained within a few books to date.
The main calling is that most of the races do not exist from Pathfinder, as the world in which many adventures took place is just gone. With no memory of the world, or anything from it, the galaxy has moved on to greater things, all because of the God Triune. Formed three years after the "Gap" (which is what the world disappearing is known as since no one has any recollection of what took place) the three deities Epoch, Casandalee, and Brigh formed into one singular God bringing about the technological advancement known as Drift Engines, allowing races to travel through the galaxy much faster than before.
This designation formed many races, showcasing abilities long thought lost, but in the end contributed to the advancement of almost every culture in the known universe.
Choosing a race is an important part of all pen and paper RPG's, and Starfinder has an abundant selection of unique character options.
Androids – Created to be servants for humanity, their biological design, mixed with artificial intelligence, allowed them to grow quickly, and begin to think for themselves. Not much ill will was given to their creators, as Humanity quickly noticed the usefulness of this race and allowed them to be treated fairly. Their intelligence makes them fast allies, at least for now.
Humans – I'm certain almost every game has them. Advanced at this point, but still fleshy with pieces that can be shot or ripped off, our main benefit is our ability to create things far outside of the imagination. Well that and our sheer numbers across the galaxy.
Kasathas – These four armed creatures are a wise race of traditionalists. They tend to focus their time using their intelligence to grow their knowledge of the stars. Not a lot is known as they are from a far outlying system, which most have never seen.
Lashuntas – They come in two distinct varieties, tall and lean, or short and stout. Their amazing Psychic abilities make them an asset to almost every situation, and they are dedicated to be as perfect as possible. If I had to compare their look, think Mantis from Guardians of the Galaxy.
Shirrens – They honestly look like a mixture of a fly and a venus fly trap, but their hive-mind, of which they broke off years before, was once a force to be reckoned with. They are powerful, and able to wipe out large groups when needed, but have chosen free-will over the glory of the hive.
Vesk – Large lizardfolk, built usually like a walking fridge. They make amazing tanks, engineers, and their sight alone is enough to terrify enemies into submission. They are focused on conquering anything and everything in their path, and don't do too well at taking orders.
Ysoki – In my personal opinion, the best of all the races. They are rat-folk, who are usually good at stealth, unless they donèt want to be. They focus a lot on just having fun and doing as they please. They are amazing at talking their way out of trouble, but just as good at talking their way into it.
Envoy – Great at the political and negotiation side of the party. Easily able to convert the thoughts of others to their own way of thinking, they tend to be the groups Strategist. A lot of the choice with an envoy comes down to your Charisma score, since youèll be the one negotiating contracts, or talking the group out of a whole lot of trouble.
Mechanic – You want a robot pet, then this is the class for you. They create things from nothing most times, and are good at keeping the ship running, while assisting in protecting their friends. The mechanic is usually used to having a pet of some sort, built from scrap, and used for anything from scouting, to tanking. They are definitely a useful piece of the puzzle.
Mystic – Since "Magic" isn't really a thing in Starfinder, the Mystic uses their belief that all things are connected to use manipulation of energy to do magical things. Using the force of the surrounding elements, they are usually amazing at healing, but also have some of the best support mechanics in the game.
Operative – I would akin a Shadow to a rogue, but a lot more advanced. The Shadows job is to infiltrate, deceive, and do anything needed to ensure the job gets done. They rely on cunning, stealth, and an abundance of brass ball syndrome to get in and out before anyone notices. That being said, even when found, they can really hold their own to keep going.
Solarian – Another race that can manipulate the forces that surround us, they focus on the understanding that light and dark do not work against one another, but actually work hand in hand. They focus their powers into trying to ensure the universe is as protected as it can be, while creating weapons and armor using these fundamental elements.
Soldier – They pride themselves on usually being the first in and last out. They have access to many pieces of gear and weaponry that most classes don't, but they are truly dynamic classes, as they have a brave mixture of in your face, or take your face off from a distance. Myself, I am playing a Sniper from the soldier class, and rely more on accuracy then the underlying reasoning of why they ended up in the fight.
Technomancer – This would be the closest class to a wizard, harnessing energy, but combining it with technology to use "spells" against the enemies they meet. The use nature and science in perfect harmony, allowing their unique abilities to overcome most obstacles in their way.
Within these classes, are many subclasses as Starfinder continues to do what Pathfinder did well, with an entire slew of creation concepts for each time you play. Just in the book each one has 4 subclasses which are a guideline on how to build "X" character.
Starfinder will not be for everyone, but I would recommend everyone I know to at least give it a try. The game itself is fairly straightforward once you get used to the new mechanics. I have loved the character creation, I enjoy the setting, and overall I know the theme is something I had wanted to play for quite sometime. While 90% of the game would be an extremely positive design, I will say the largest complaint from almost every gaming group is the ship style fighting is a bit complex and boxey, if you will. There is still fine tuning, as with any sort of pen and paper RPG, but as a whole Starfinder has the right mixture of fantasy, science fiction, and group dynamic to make it an absolutely enjoyable pick-up.
The Comic Hunter has a slew of material, and you can always find answers online for basic information, but I am certain once you give the corte rulebook a once over, it will answer 90% of the questions you may have. Alternatively, I would recommend giving a one shot a go with friends to get a feel for the overall theme of the game, and then place your order with The Comic Hunter once you are ready.
The game can be unforgiving, it can make you feel like all is lost, but as with any games there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, the best to come will be when you finally start to understand the actions you are doing, and you come up with a reason your character is doing them.
Should you need any other information please do not hesitate to contact The Comic Hunter through face, or their site. You will not regret your decision to pick up this title, of that I am certain.


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How the 5.1 AttackWall Works
Transcript of a seminar presented by Arthur Noxon P.E., President of Acoustic Sciences Corporation, at the Surround 2001 International Conference and Technology Showcase, December 7-8, 2001, Beverly Hills, CA.
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The treble range emitted from a loudspeaker generally heads straight towards the engineer's ears and the immediate surrounding area, as if it was a flashlight pointed in the right direction. The bass does not behave so directionally. The bass part of the direct wave is quickly modified by the interaction of floor and ceiling bounces with the air in front of the woofer. The ATTACK Wall Baffle cleans up the frequency dependant acoustic impedance mismatch that the woofer feels when it is supported midfield on a monitor stand out in the open air of a room. An improved and more accurate direct signal is delivered to the engineer when the speaker is playing into smooth air, free from acoustic feedback. The next section of studio design is to develop a reflection free zone for the engineer to work inside of.
Typical "LEDE" Type ETC Signature
This sketch illustrates the various elements involved in a loudspeaker playing towards an engineer while both are alongside a wall. The direct signal travels from the speaker to the engineer. The reflected signal travels out, hits the wall and bounces towards the listener. Sound waves are a 3 dimensional effect but here, only that part of the wavefront that actually interacts with the listener is being traced out. Note that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
A speaker and engineer are set up parallel to the sidewalls and perpendicular to the end walls. Sound reflects off each sidewall and both end walls. The location of the reflection point depends on the position of the wall. This graph plots out the reflection points for any number of side and end wall configurations. End wall reflection points start behind the speaker and behind the listener and move back with the wall position. The side reflection points are always halfway between the speaker and listener on the surface of the sidewall.
If the speaker is off to the side, then the direct signal does not take a parallel path to the sidewalls. The reflection point is no longer at the halfway point on the wall. For this more general case, the formula can be written so that the location of the reflection point is known based on the angle between the speaker axis and the room axis and the distance the wall is from the speaker and the distance the listener is from the speaker.
Once the angle between the speaker and the room axis is known the reflection points for any side or end wall location can be calculated. When the results are plotted out, the locus diagram results as shown. A sample set of room walls is selected to illustrate where the reflection points would be. The ray tracing between the speaker, the wall reflection point and the listener is made to further the reflection path. Note that the farther away the wall is located, the closer the reflection point becomes to the halfway point between the speaker and listener. There are no reflection points inside the smallest imaginary room where the speaker and listener are in opposite corners of the room. In this study, secondary reflections are not considered but in a real room analysis, they also should be included in the evaluation of early reflection points.
By taking the single wall reflection diagram and flipping it over we get the stereo reflection diagram. The graph is a general presentation of all possible wall reflection points for the iso triangle arrangement of speakers and listener typically found in the control room of a 2.0 recording studio. An example room is outlined and the 8 reflection points identified. Then the path of each reflection is traced, starting at a speaker, connecting at the intersection of the wall and reflection locus of points and then straight to the listener. There are 2 reflection points on each wall.
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I thought I had it all covered. A new thumb drive every three years and a new hard drive every five years. Even if it's working well.
Yet I consistently ignored the physical wear and tear of this particular thumb drive which I used it almost on a daily basis.
Fortunately, 95% of the files had a backup somewhere.
Fortunately, I do any work to the files in there owing to procrastination for the past four days.
But unfortunately, I did lose the 5% of the files which I meant to transfer to another PC. I wonder what were they and are they anything important.
Looks like fate has it that I should just continue to stay away from work without regrets on my rest days – a good habit to have anyway.
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