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Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
What are Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
An electronic medical record (EMR) is a single practice's digital version of a patient's chart. An EMR contains the patient's medical history, diagnoses and treatments by a particular physician, nurse practitioner, specialist, dentist, surgeon or clinic.
EMRs offer several advantages over paper records:
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
What are Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
An electronic health record (EHR) is also a digital version of a patient chart, but it is a more inclusive snapshot of the patient's medical history. Electronic health records are designed to be shared with other providers, so authorized users may instantly access a patient's EHR from across different healthcare providers.
The benefits of EHRs include:
What is the difference between EMR and EHR?
Still confused on what the difference between Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
It's easy to remember the distinction between EMRs and EHRs, if you think about the term "medical" versus the term "health." An EMR is a narrower view of a patient's medical history, while an EHR is a more comprehensive report of the patient's overall health.
Here are a few more ways EMRs and EHRs differ:
Why tranistion to Electronic Records?
The main reason people are transferring to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) is due to the HITECH Act Enforcement Interim Final Rule, with the fact that you can have: A maximum penalty amount of $1.5 million for all violations of an identical provision.
However, Electronic Records offer big benefits to patients and healthcare providers:
How do I transfer from paper to Electronic Records?
Unlike most companies, we are unique in providing IT Services for Doctors by Doctors. From EMR Selection to hardware needs and implementation, our clients often request the services of EMR CPR to aid in meeting meaningful use and for the growing needs of their practice. At EMR CPR you will not find a one size fits all EMR/EHR solution; instead, you will find a selection and implementation process that starts with your practice and ends with your practice. Our proprietary method consists of several general steps that insure clinicians spend time focusing on their patients and not on struggling with Healthcare IT.
Healthcare IT (HIT) Life Cycle Management
As a result of government mandates and patient expectations, Healthcare IT has become a cornerstone of the modern physician practice. Practices need to be able to create responsive Healthcare IT systems that under go continuous optimization while being cost effective and value driven. At EMR CPR we can help you develop the processes necessary to control your healthcare IT instead of being controlled by IT.
Interoffice Connectivity
With the expansion of group practices we are often consulted to provide increased interoffice connectivity primarily by consolidating multiple location processes to single locations. This has created an increase utilization of virtual office meetings ranging from across the city connectivity of grand rounds to networking hundreds of physicians and healthcare business leaders across the nation. Whatever your needs, at EMR CPR we have the experts to effectively achieve your goals.
Growth Management
Appropriate development and implementation of growth management is essential to driving a practice into the future success. As practices grow the needs of Healthcare IT both increase in magnitude and rate of technology change. Healthcare IT growth management begins with the active development of processes to anticipate and not just react to the healthcare IT cycle. This drives the ability to identify strategic growth opportunities and implement them. We at EMR CPR have the in-house physicians, healthcare IT experts, systems engineers, and business experts to create and implement growth management strategies.
Healthcare IT/EMR Troubleshooting and Support
Some clients may have already taking the digital plunge but are having difficulty with clinician adoption, system integration, system support, or even general workflow. We at EMR CPR have the expertise to troubleshoot and correct all aspects of your healthcare IT systems. EMR CPR will insure that your practice is centered on seeing your patients and not hampered by IT. Let our in-house expert physicians and IT team get you back on track seeing your patients.
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Healthcare Organizations have growing needs for in-house Healthcare IT (HIT) support; EMR CPR offers staff augmentation services to provide healthcare centric individuals with the technical and functional knowledge required by your organization. For those who prefer a custom turnkey solution and increased value, EMR CPR provides managed services to oversee and integrate with entire departments in order to drive the highest value for your HIT investment.


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Built like a tank ~ Designed to last a lifetime ~ Made in USA
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014
This is the best investment that I've ever made in a piece of exercise equipment. It will literally last a lifetime.
I was looking for a high quality indoor rowing machine, as it's one of the best workouts for your entire body. I'm so glad that I not only purchased a Concept2, but that I opted to pay the extra cost for the Model E. Since the Model E is elevated to the same level as a regular chair, it's much easier to get in and out of than the Model D. This is of particular importance if you have any issues with mobility or if you're elderly. In my case, due to having had back surgery, it was essential that I purchased this model. It's absolutely worth the extra cost.
Since first using this rower on 04/13/2014 I've logged over 200,000 meters, which is close to 125 miles. The feel of the rower is exquisite. Since it's made of such high quality materials, using it is all but effortless. The seat slides along the monorail in near total silence and the fan noise is minimal. I listen to music while rowing and find that the noise of the machine isn't an issue at all. My routine is to use the rower for 1 hour a day, 5 days a week. It has an adjustable flywheel, however setting it to a higher number(between 1 & 10), does not necessarily mean that you're getting a better workout. The main factor in getting an effective workout is determined by how rapidly you row. So, you could set the flywheel to 10 and do a very slow workout, or set in to a lower number and actually get a better workout. Personally, I have mine set at 4 which enables me to get a tremendous workout without the risk of sustaining any injuries from overexertion.
I have my rower on top of a rubber mat, although the company says that this is unnecessary. I suppose that if you have wood floors or tile it would be unnecessary, but when used on carpet like I do, I think it's best to have a mat.
The rower comes with a chest belt hear rate monitor, but I opted to purchase the MIO Link wrist monitor as it works as well as the chest belt and is much easier to use. One thing you should be aware of when purchasing a Concept2 is that it's immense. I have it set up in my office and it takes up the vast majority of the room, at least in length. Thankfully, it takes only a few seconds to separate into 2 parts for easy storage.
The only area where I think the company could improve upon would be the assembly instructions. Most of the instructions are in the form of pictures without any accompanying text. For those who have problems interpreting pictures(like me), it would be helpful to have some text included as well. If you know what you're doing, you can easily assemble the rower in less than 30 minutes. If you don't know what you're doing, it can be slightly frustrating. Thankfully, it was during the week when I assembled mine, so help was just a phone call away.
I've heard a lot of complaints about the seat being uncomfortable. I purchased the optional adhesive seat pad with mine, and although it's extremely thin, I find that I'm comfortable throughout my entire workout. I also purchased a Skwoosh Master Row Gel Pad that I use on top of the adhesive seat pad. This combination makes for a very comfortable rowing experience.
The bottom line is that this rower is worth every cent that I paid. The quality is unquestionably the best that you'll find on any rower. I consider it to be like a fine tuned sports car. Listening to music while rowing on the Concept2 Model E is a very peaceful feeling.
Addendum: Unless you live in Vermont, you won't have to pay sales tax when purchasing this item directly from the manufacturer. I saved over $88 by ordering direct, as all Amazon orders sent to NYS are charged sales tax.
Update: 05/23/2014 ~ After doing significantly more rowing over the past 2 weeks, I've found that my seat solution no longer works. Since I'm currently doing very long work outs (over 1 hour), I'm developing extreme pain in my buttocks. I've had back surgery in the past, so this may be exasperating the problem. In other words, the seat issue may be a (sore) point for some and not for others. At any rate, since the seat has become so uncomfortable for me, I decided to purchase a EndureRow rowing machine seat to replace the one that came with my Concept2. At $149, this is an expensive and yet to be tested option. I'll provide an update on this seat in a week or two. The Concept2 rower still receives a solid 5 stars, as it's without question the best rower on the market. As stated, the seat issue is an individual thing, and not the fault of Concept2.
Update: 05/29/2014 ~ I tried out the EndureRow rowing machine seat for a few days, but didn't like it. Unfortunately, it provided no relief for my buttocks pain and for $149 is very costly.
Update: 06/06/2014 ~ I finally found a solution that works to eliminate buttocks pain for me. Available from Concept2 is an aftermarket padded tractor seat. The seat is significantly larger than the standard seat and comes with a 6" slanted back support. The seat itself measures approximately 12" x 16". Note: When using proper rowing technique, range of motion is limited when leaning back on the Tractor Seat at the end of the drive. I have not found this to be a problem, as I'm still able to lean back adequately. I suppose if you're a competitive rower this could be an issue, but for the average person who mainly uses the rower for aerobic exercise, I don't see it as a problem. I've been using the tractor seat for a week and am no longer experiencing any buttocks pain at all. Please note that I already had a Skwoosh rowing seat pad which I place on top of the tractor seat. The only reason why I'm using the Skwoosh is because I already had one. It's probably unnecessary, as I experienced no pain when using the tractor seat alone. As mentioned, I row an hour a day, 5 days a week, so finding a solution to the buttocks problem is wonderful.
If you purchase the tractor seat, please note that the instructions call for you to remove the standard seat and install the tractor seat from underneath the monorail. I found it much easier to separate the rower into 2 pieces, than flip the monorail over. This enables you to remove the standard seat and install the tractor seat from above, which is significantly easier. Also, the standard seat comes with 4 screws that are all but impossible to remove with a screwdriver. I found it much easier to loosen them with a small wrench, than complete the job with the screwdriver. The tractor seat comes with 4 screws and washers and is extremely easy to install.
Update: 06/23/2014 ~ I've been using the tractor seat for several weeks now and it's the real deal. I can row for over an hour without experiencing the slightest amount of buttocks pain. For competitive rowers, this should be sold without a back support. For average rowers like me, it should be included as standard equipment, not a $79 option. As previously mentioned, my range of motion isn't limited at all at the end of the drive. Concept2 doesn't advertise this seat because they feel that it will impede you from leaning back at the end of the drive. Such is not the case, as the only difference between this seat and the one that comes standard with the rower, is that this one is extremely comfortable when used for very long rowing sessions. The standard seat is just the opposite.
Update: 12/05/2014 ~ I've now been using my Concept2 Model E rower on a near daily basis for eight months. The tractor seat continues to work perfectly and I experience absolutely no pain whatsoever. I can honestly say that this is the best purchase of ANY product that I've EVER made. This machine is absolutely astounding and the Concept2 customer service is second to none. This is the best indoor rowing machine available anywhere, for any price. If you're like me, you'll be ecstatic with this rower and overwhelmingly happy that you didn't settle for anything less.
Update: 12/12/2014 ~ "Please note, this review is for a Model E with PM4 monitor, which included a chest belt for wireless heart rate monitoring. This listing is for the Model E with PM5, which is the current and updated Performance Monitor. It has additional wireless options but does not include the chest belt. The price has been reduced ($1260 for the Model E with PM4 vs. $1100 for the Model E with PM5) to reflect these changes."
Update: 01/02/2015 ~ Since purchasing the Concept2, I've now rowed the equivalent of half way across the United States. What I find surprising is that according to what I've read on the Internet, rowing machines are the least popular exercise machine in gyms, supposedly because people are intimidated by them and become bored with their use. From my experience, I can tell you that there's nothing intimidating about the Concept2 rower. Not only is it easy to use, but it's fun. In the past, I've used every conceivable type of exercise machine, such as treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, etc. I became bored with and lost my motivation to use all of these machines. Such is not the case, nor will it ever be with the Concept2. Using this rower is the highlight of my day. I sit down, row, listen to my music and am transported to a different world. It's a world of inner peace, a calm feeling that I've never experienced prior to owning this gem. When I say that the Concept2 Model E rower has changed my life, I mean it. It's unquestionably the best investment that I've ever made.
Update: 04/30/2015 ~ I'm still going strong after using this for more than a year. The only maintenance I've had to do is to oil the chain every 50 hours of use. It simply doesn't get any better than this; it's the best purchase I've ever made.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
We paid for what was called "White Glove Service". There was no option to have the product assembled so it could be tested. Since it was delivered in two boxes although it should not have required assembly, I don't know if it works, if all parts are there, or even if the right product was delivered. The "White Glove Service" drivers ran so quickly out the door they were backing away before the boxes could even be opened. What is worse is that the several hundred pound piece of exercise equipment will be sitting on a giant piece of cardboard, unable to be used, once the box is cut open. My 96 year old father, for whom this was a very special birthday gift, will be unable to use the rowing machine since it sits on the cardboard and he will be unable to move it. But, he will probably try and is likely to injure himself in the process. I should never have purchased this from Amazon since there is no real service.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017
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I'm no expert on rowing machines but considering the cost I had to do my homework before making a decision as to what one to purchase. I looked at cheaper and even one feature of a TV show that I was seriously considering that had the hydro system and was made of wood. In the end I believed that this one was the better choice. First, the Elites extra height is well worth the extra cost. The next thing on my mind was, air or water. The drawback with water is it can leak and require some maintenance. My concern with noise had me wondering which one would be the winner. I don't own that other water rower but I can say this one is smooth and much quieter than expected and doesn't creat any problems in our household. I was concern about wood wearing or being made from wood stock that was not as strong or straight (warping from new growth wood) but since this rower is metal I have nothing to worry about there. The next thing that concern me was the difference in material that was used in the pulley system, one was made from synthetic webbing which could have been nylon to polyester which is the stronger. This rower uses a chain and is much heavier duty. In the TV show as the frustrated character rows really hard the strap breaks. I don't believe that will happen with this rowers chain and maybe that is why you don't see wooden rowers in gyms. The assembly was easy and you can find the right video on their site to do what you need, even disassembling it, something you might want to do when moving. This rower separates into two long sections for storage but I wouldn't want to be doing that too often, maybe during a holiday. The reason is this rower is big and when they say to allocate 9 feet for length, believe them. You can get away with less in the width in my opinion. Because of the length I had few places to set it up, the garage was out of the question. This is too good a machine for that and besides things tend to be forgotten more when out of site. In the end I had only one place that made sense but which most people would not consider, my living room. I had a person come in and remark about the size and probably hold his tongue until he got home about having it where I put it but that doesn't bother me since I am not spending this much money for a piece of furniture. The goal for me is health and being able to control my sugar and muscle levels better as I grow older. I have used other exercise equipment before but this is the best for me because it gets use almost daily by me and other family members. After using for six months now I can honestly say I look forward to it and haven't felt better. My body is thanking me everyday and the only regrets is not purchasing one much earlier in my life. I use this as a supplement to bicycling which doesn't exercise many of my muscles and because it rains much where I live. In this way I am able to keep up exercising no matter what the weather is. I work from home and getting some form of exercise whiteout having to leave house is what works for me. Yes it was an investment but considering the cost of not exercising and the effects it has on your heath, I would do it again and again, if I had to.
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Great piece of equipment; great company!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017
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I'm an above knee amputee. Turns out that rowing tears up the skin on my stump. But I called Concept 2 and spoke with a guy who told me what to do (row without my prosthetic leg). He even referred me to you tube videos of amputees rowing. I followed his advice and got a great workout! This is going to be a great form of exercise for me.
Anyone who is interested in indoor rowing should go to Concept 2's website. They have a wealth of information!
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Love It!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
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I am not a competitive rower, just an average woman over 50 who likes to keep in shape. I bought my rower about a year ago. I have no doubt this rower is going to last for many years to come. I put this together myself and it was not too difficult. It does not move around or shake at all. It is extremely solid and well built. I do not have it on a mat. Mine is on carpet. The machine is very long, so you will need space. Approximately 8 feet long and 2 feet wide. I do not "store" the machine. It is always fully laid out and ready to use. I think it would be difficult to take it apart and store, but I also have not tried this. I have put about 400,000 meters on the rower and it is running like new. I have not done any maintenance or had one problem with the machine. I am just taking the time to learn all the things you can do with the PM5 and the on-line community. I do like that you can compete with people all over the world and see how you rank. It does make it more interesting and if you are a competitive person, it will push you to do better. If you are buying this for fancy, dazzling electronics, this is not for you. This is a solid piece of gym equipment that should probably last you a lifetime, but there are no fancy screens or electronics. I bought the Model E because it is higher off the ground. Easier to get on and off. The extra $215 was well worth the ease of getting on and off the machine. I bought a pad for the seat of the rowing machine. The rowing machine seat cushion that I bought is the Model 2 by 2K Fit which cost approximately $40. It is cushy, but does move around a little while you row. You will most likely need a cushion and this one does work well. I love my rowing machine and after a year, I would purchase the machine all over again.
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What an amazing machine! Truly professional quality.. Far exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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What an amazing machine!! I had been using the Concept II model D in a gym and decided I needed one for my home. After reading the reviews and thinking about the long term use of the rower I decided to spend an extra $200.00 and buy the model E. I am glad I purchased the model E but quality wise I am sure the model D is equal. Here's my impression of this incredible machine.
1. I ordered from Amazon on a Saturday and received it the following Tuesday with Monday being a holiday. So- Free two business day
Shipping in a box that weighed 100 pounds. I still cant believe or understand how Amazon does it.
2. The machine arrived in perfect condition, was extremely well packaged with clear, easy, to understand assembly instructions. Total time to unpack, assemble and start rowimg was around 30 minutes. I did not rush and read all the instructions. There were 8 threaded bolts needed to assemble with an included star wrench. Piece of cake.
3. What I love about this machine. The quality is workmanship is unquestionably some of the finest I have seen. I am an artist and have a pretty critical eye for details. This piece of work is flawless from the welds, to heavy duty lock-tite coated bolts that will never come loose. The fit and finish and paint looks like that done on high-end car.. I would call ot the Mercedes of rowing machines. It is substantially solid with no wiggles, squeaky parts, or give anywhere. The chain is super smooth and quiet with adjustable resistance and built to last. The seat is very comfortable without a pad even though it is a composite material. It slides on the rail with absolutely no
Resistance. The straps for your feet are adjustable up and down with inserts that cup your shoes. I actually tried it with sandles at first without tightening the straps and my feet stayed in place. This is one problem I had with an older model D but I am sure it has been upgraded. The handle grip is very comfortable with enough mass to prevent hand cramps. I ride a motorcyle and small grips do cause cramps. The machine turbine is smooth and quiet. The electronic display is easy to use and very adaptable.
4. The machine does have a large foot print which is a consideration if you live in a small apartment or house. Make sure you have the 9 x4 foot area. The machine can be separated in about 5 seconds for storage. Nice. I had no trouble admusting the electronic monitor. It does adjust up and down to suit your taste. I am sure I left something out but covered in other reviews. I cannot believe concept can sell these machines for the price and still make a profit. For the money you cant find a better machine and I doubt you could find one of such quality double the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great machine learn how to use it correctly.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018
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I got the E model because at 80 and 74 for my wife getting on and off is easier. It is very well built and a pleasure to use. I put the tractor seat on it this worked well for us. While simple to use it is important to use correctly to prevent injuries if you don't have access to a good trainer there are hundreds if not thousands of very good videos on how to do it. It is very common to see people using it incorrectly. Practice the correct form and you will get much better results
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing machine.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015
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Amazing machine. Quiet, smooth, and easy to use. Fitness monitor is large and easy to read. The workout is great and I do not seem to have some of the after-effects from other regimens such as jogging or aerobic routines. I am older so the "E" version is better for me because it is easier to mount/dismount. It is a bit on the expensive side - $1200, but this thing should last for years. Over the years, I have purchased many pieces of exercise equipment and buying the higher-quality definitely pays off in the long run.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Workouts
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
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Im 604 and was concerned about how these machines would fit me till I found this model reviewed on youtube by someone who is 605. The machine was simple to put together thanks to the youtube video and so far it works awesome. It is very smooth and would easily fit someone who is 606. Some complaints I read about the hard seat...it is a little hard but I don't seam to have any issues with it and you can put padding on it if needed. I did have a minor issue with assembly, 2 screw holes did not line up quite right so I took the provided screwdriver and wiggled it in the holes to widen them out a bit and it worked, The screen display is real nice and easy to use. It does take up a lot of room but that is to be expected with any row machine. I have no regrets purchasing it and look forward to using it several times a week to. I would definitely recommend this. Just 3 minutes and I really feel the workout. I have a treadmill, helix machine and elliptical, all great high quality machines that provide great workouts but I can say that this row machine kicks my but much more in a shorter time than the other machines.
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Todd A. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything it said it was and more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
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Extremely happy with this product. I'm very glad I decided on getting the E model too. I also added a desk monitor bracket (Amazon) to hold a TV to watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5+ Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
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I've used the model D at the gym, so I know how well Concept rowers are built. I got the model E for my home, and I have to say it's a step up. The quality is amazing, and I think the model E looks even better. I like the higher seat also. Can't wait to use it each day.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1st Impressions. Delivery, Packaging, Quality, Setup only.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019
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Updating my review to 5 stars after workouts but leaving my first unboxing 3 star impressions intact. After all it's about the workout. I still think the seat can be improved but I bought an aftermarket cushion that has made the workouts much more comfortable. The footrests do the job but still meh in plastic quality. I still think there are some cheaper inconspicuous plastics but overall the build quality will last a very long time and what are important parts like the chain, handle, monitor arm, stanchions and track are very high quality but I wasn't happy about some scratches on the stainless track out of the box.
The workout is 5 stars but you must focus on the proper rowing technique to benefit and this makes the workout more interesting and interactive because you have to concentrate on every pull. The catch is a little light early but the drive and finish is very smooth and linear. The machine is no louder than a room fan so I don't understand all the online comments about "loudness". Certainly it's not louder than a treadmill or stationary bike. The PM5 monitor though not flashy is very responsive and interactive to your technique and provides a vast array of feedback like watts, cals, splits and expected finish. It's all you need.
I think the C2 is a better choice on paper than the competing WaterRower though I have never tried the latter. Having to purify water in a plastic container and a wood frame though aesthetically more appealing at first is subject to temp and humidity conditions on tightness of fittings over time. I think this combination of water and wood becomes a problem over time. Last word, rowing is the best indoor workout and I've have them all all, treadmills, bikes and ellipticals. Remember this isn't a weight machine that's all about resistance and no pain no gain. Indoor rowing is all about technique and that's the workout. The C2 website has great instructional videos.
Original 3 star Unboxing review intact:
I will update this review after some actual use. I purchased the Model E as my research showed undoubtedly that the C2 Model D/E are the leaders in the indoor rower field. I purchased the E for seat height and expecting a little higher build quality than the D. I ordered via Amazon vs C2 direct to control delivery time with scheduled delivery vs UPS leaving it in my driveway whenever they get here. The truck firm was a bit of a challenge to communicate with. But they were friendly, it arrived when they said it would and the box was in good condition. It was well packed and protected.
I have higher end home exercise equipment in a bike, treadmill, and elliptical so I have a standard for "commercial grade". I think the quality of the unit is a bit oversold in the marketing materials. The E is basically spray painted steel. I have no idea what "high gloss" finish C2 is talking about. It's as matte as can be. The steel gauge is ok, but not as substantial as I expected vs other equipment I have. Rather thin but the positive is it's lighter to move around. There is a lot of hard plastic including the fan cover so do not over tighten screws when installing the monitor or there will be a crack in your future. The seat is rather flimsy, rickety and shakey side to side. It has some give in the cushion but not a lot. Just not a solid I'm locked in feeling. If I had to guess what part of this machine was made in China, it's the seat. The footrests are rickety and rather cheap plastic but I suppose functional enough. One foot strap was twisted under the footrest cover and I had to take the cover off and untwist it. Note to C2 plastic snaps like on dog collars are around for decades so you don't have unstrap and restrap for every workout. One fan cover screw was loose almost to the point of falling off. The stainless steel monorail was surface scratched and scuffed in an area but not enough for me to ever imagine reboxing this for a return and I don't believe it will affect the glide. You would think C2 would protect and quality inspect the most expensive part of this machine, the stainless steel monorail. Overall at least minus 1 star as the build quality was not what I expected. Kind of a lot of hard plastic rickety parts is the best I can explain it.
I've read about easy assembly and it's only 8 screws. I've assembled many complex things. This isn't the hardest by far but it wasn't the easiest. First it's more than 8 screws. The instructions are awful. There's a pretty good You Tube video out there. Instructions are only pictures and no words and what seems like 20 languages. Took about a half hour by myself. The good news is it's one screwdriver for all the bolts. Minus 1 star on the bad instructions, but this not something you'd need to pay someone to do. The less mechanically or physically challenged would find it a lot easier with a buddy to hold things that need to be screwed.
The PM5 monitor though I only checked that it turned on with a couple of rows seems very simple with a gray black display, yet most reviews say this is the best or the others are so much worse. I suppose rowers need to catch up with treadmill and bike displays for reasons I don't understand. It tells you what you need however in numbers.
Some You Tube reviews say the machine is loud. It is not loud at all. It's a quiet breeze sound and an AC or a room fan will be louder.
This is my first indoor rower, though I've used many club rowers, none of them C2. I will update this review if the workout quality ups it a star or two. The first 30 minute workout I had just to test the machine was very smooth. So without a lot of workout experience yet, this machine has left me a little underwhelmed in build quality vs the hype. I don't intend to abuse it and I expect it will far outlive me....but it's just that parts feeling we all have had when you're putting something together and you say, oh this part is "blank". The seat and the footrests are unforgivable cheap quality at this price point.
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In any family, members have their own differing views over certain matters; hence, disagreements, arguments and/or fights are not uncommon. Persistent disagreements may be divisive and sometimes may lead to social isolation or estrangement of the disgruntled family member. In some families, their quarrels even reach the barangay desk, the fiscal's office and even the courts.
Forgiveness and asking for forgiveness are crucial elements in reconnecting and reconciling with an estranged family member. Parents play a key role in facilitating the reconciliation of their children who are in conflict with each other by stressing to them that they, after all, belong to one family and that each one of them is equally important to their parents. All parents would always want to see again the unity and harmony of their family.
It is not that easy to reconnect. If you fail to reconnect once, you have to try several times to get in touch with the estranged family member until he or she agrees to talk it over with the entire family. Reconnect by calling, texting, writing or even by visiting the estranged family member. It is essential to hear out the reasons why he or she distanced himself or herself from the family.
Find out what was the root cause of the problem. Was it sibling rivalry or jealousy or some other reason like a perceived favoritism on the part of a parent or both parents? Was it because one of the family members got the commission for a sale of a real estate property and the other member did not? Or does the estranged family member possess narcissistic personality traits like having a sense of entitlement that all of his or her siblings must follow his or her recommendations and that he or she cannot entertain the opinion of the other members of the family?
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Sharing your hobbies with each other is another activity that can be helpful in enhancing social interaction. Of course, the best way is when all of you have a common hobby. Engaging in sports or traveling may also be a bonding activity.
To better understand an estranged family member, put oneself in that person's shoes. This will make one comprehend why the family member acted that way. Don't be judgmental. Then recall and analyze the past incident and your role in the family's disharmony. What did you say or do to escalate the family feud? Were you the nagging member or the one who seemed to enjoy when the other family member got reprimanded or shamed?
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Rick and Morty, the popular animated show on Adult Swim, will appear in Rocket League in the form of free cosmetic items.
Rocket League announced Wednesday characters from the television show Rick and Morty will be added as cosmetic items in the game's Second Anniversary update. Starting Wednesday, the two title characters will be available as antenna options for players' vehicles, and other characters like a Cromulon, Mr. Meeseeks, and Mr. PBH as toppers.
Other customization options include an Interdimensional GB rocket boost, a reference to a gaseous life form from the show — which adopted the name "Fart" — that appears when a player's vehicle boosts away. There will also be rims titled Sanchez DC-137, a visual reference of the wormholes that Rick's teleporter gun makes in the show, as well as a reference to Rick's home dimension of C-137.
This isn't the first time Rick and Morty will be appearing in a popular game. The show made an announcer pack for Dota 2 with more than 47 minutes of recorded voice lines and a Mr. Meseeks, both of which were available for purchase.
The creators of the show, Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, are both huge fans of games, and have been quite vocal about their love for games and other nerdy things that fans of their show might also love.
It's been a popular few weeks for Rocket League, which recently announced a cross-branding partnership with the WWE, and in the last week both NBC Sports and the X Games have announced large Rocket League tournaments they will broadcast.
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How I do select a row (or rows) in my spreadsheet to repeat on every page when printed?
From Apache OpenOffice Wiki
< Documentation | FAQ | Calc | Printing
How I do select a row (or rows) in my spreadsheet to repeat on every page when printed?
- Select Format - Print Ranges - Edit from the main menu
- Place the cursor in the input field on the Rows to repeat line
- Enter the row number manually (e.g. $4 for row 4, $4:$6 for rows 4 to 6), or
- Click on the icon to the right of the input field, then select a cell on the desired row from the spreadsheet.
Multiple rows can be specified dragging your mouse across a range of cells.
- Click OK.
- The row(s) specified here will be repeated on each print.
- You will not see a visual change in the spreadsheet, only in the printed copies.
- Use File - Page Preview to preview pages before printing.
- You an only select multiple rows id they are consecutive.


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Bank of Astana, following a complete brand makeover and the implementation of a new digital strategy in 2014, is seeing its efforts pay off. The bank is now Kazakhstan's leader in digital banking and next-generation financial services.
Its digital strategy is based on offering top-quality mobile banking services, which many customers have praised because they save more of their time and money.
Since the change in ownership in 2013, Bank of Astana has practiced an innovative approach to business development and adopted the latest technology, which has resulted in lower transaction and service costs for its customers and expanded access through services such as mobile and internet banking.
Earlier this year, the Bank of Astana went public on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange and, after a day of trading, gained more than 1,500 new investors. At the end of July, it was named The Best Digital Bank in Kazakhstan by Global Finance magazine.
"We believe in full digitalization of the bank. In the future, many banks will cut costs and reduce expenses by going digital. We live in a digital era and we can't just ignore it," CEO Iskender Mailibayev stressed. "We have improved the mobile app and extended the list of remotely provided services. And this has resulted in more clients and more partners for the bank," Mailibayev added.
While constantly improving its digital strategy, the bank has not forgotten to maintain its trademark level of service. The Bank of Astana was the first in Kazakhstan to launch the free delivery of plastic cards to 18 cities across the country.
"Japan is a leader in fintech, and we are excited to learn from their experience for the advancement of Kazakhstan. We haven't worked with any major Asian or Japanese companies yet, but would love to establish relationships in the future," Mailibayev said.


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Budleigh bowlers make fine start to new indoor campaign
PUBLISHED: 13:54 09 October 2018
Any new season, playing bowls on a different surface is always an interesting challenge and to start finding your width and length can be a frustrating time, writes David Roberts.
However, the Budleigh bowlers have made an impressive positive start to the new indoor season.
Playing away in a mixed friendly at Mid Devon over two rinks there was overall victory of 41 shots to 28.
Ann Vincent, Gerard McCarthy, Paul Griffin and skip Dawn Graham won through 25-14 whilst Don Huish, Bunty Hudson, Brian Evans and Mo Bond scored three shots on the final end to take their match 16-14.
A visit to ISCA earlier in the week was more of a challenging affair, but still a great effort from the Budleigh bowlers. Mo Bond, Tony Lim, Mike Clark and Bunty Hudson won a very close game 15-13 whilst Ann Vincent, Derek Stanley, Hilary Medley and Peter Cooper found their opponents on top form and lost out 12-35.
In the Sidmouth Evening League, there was a great start for the Budleigh men as they won their opening match 23-17 against strong and experienced opposition.
There were good contributions from all the team – Gerard McCarthy, Don Huish, Terry Escott and skip Paul Griffin – as they came from behind to outplay their opponents in the final ends.
The Budleigh Evening League kicked off with a win for the Budleigh Falcons against the Exonia Eagles 34-32 to take four of the six points.
Keith Edwards, Gerard McCarthy and Terry Escott took their rink 23-18 with some solid bowls.
In a close match on the other rink Richard Cooper, Don Huish and Terry Kelly were always chasing their opponents' score and just lost out 11-14.
In the Budleigh Ladies' Triples League, Melissa Camp, Mo Bond and Celia Mangeng had a difficult start to their season with a 16-26 defeat, but overall the first week of bowling for the Budleigh members was a very encouraging one.
A busy week ahead sees mixed friendlies against Exonia and Sidmouth whilst the men and ladies make separate visits to Maderia and Sidmouth and the evening leagues play their next round of matches.
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Family Recreates Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Home After Trip Canceled Due to Coronavirus
When the coronavirus pandemic canceled the Gaynor's family trip to Disney World, they decided to bring the magic home instead.
Shaina and Tommy's daughters, 6-year-old Brynn, and 3-year-old Lacey, couldn't wait for the family vacation, and were, understandably, devastated when they learned they wouldn't be going.
"This was the first time my 3-year-old was going to be able to go to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Magic Kingdom so she and her big sister were really looking forward to the trip," Tommy told "Good Morning America."
He explained that both daughters were excited to get a princess makeover at the theme park.
"The girls have a pretty extensive collection of dresses so we thought they'd have a blast being Disney princesses for the day," he said explaining that it inspired them to set up their own Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at home.
With a bit of magic, the living room transformed into a boutique fit for a princess. They rolled out the red carpet, invitations for both the little ladies, and a beauty corner with hairbrushes, make-up, and jewelry.
"They were blown away because they saw us a few minutes ago and all the sudden we're changed and had everything rolled out," Gaynor said. "You could just see the excitement on their faces."
While the couple was able to improvise and make some dreams come true, they cannot wait for the day Disney World opens back up again and they can take them to the real Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
The Gaynor family isn't the only one using their imaginations to get through the tough times.
One family recreated a whole theme park day at home after their trip was cancelled, while another made the park's beloved "Pirates of the Carribean" ride using household items like a sled as a boat, fake skeletons, sword fights, and more.
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Kathmandu: 2nd largest city of Nepal within Kathmandu Valley.
Altitude: Average 1,460 m / 4,818 ft high, elevation varies from one place to another.
Population: Approx: 1/2 Million with 45 % natives & 55 % migrants from other parts of
Located: At Baghmati Zone within mid Nepal and south of Kathmandu city.
Located south of Kathmandu city at mere distance, a sub-metropolitan city which is less crowded then Kathmandu, Patan or Lalitpur means 'City of Arts' where you can witness its interesting handicrafts on metals-woods and stone works with houses of intricate religious carving of both Hindu and Buddhist.
This Tour of Half Day or taking a Full Day (3 to 5 hrs) an interesting place of medieval period houses and shrines includes its own Durbar Square of Mall period.
Places of interest:
Patan famous for temples, monasteries, stupas and durbar square (royal courtyard) still exists after a period of early 6-7th Century, however the recent earthquake of 25th April and 12th May 2015 damaged few of the old building but now back into its former shapes.
Places of interest around Patan / Lalitpur city:
Patan Durbar Square
Mul Chowk (royal court yard and verandah)
Sundari Chowk)
Keshav Narayan Chowk
Krishna Temple
Jagat narayan Temple
Rudra Varna Mahavihar
The Ashoka Stupas
Patan Industrial Estate
Tibetan Refugee Camp
Patan Durbar Square:
Right in the center of Lalitpur, houses are of ancient Newari architecture. There are three main courtyards in the palace: Mul chowk, Sundari chowk and Keshav Narayan chowk. Mul chowk is the oldest one and is at the centre of Patan square.
Several multi sized and a multi-styled temple houses the western part of the complex. Main among these is Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple and the Golden Temple of Hiranya.
Mul Chowk (royal court yard and verandah:
One of famous and largest courtyards among three main chowks, the Bidya Temple is located at the center of the courtyard and the Taleju temples stand around the courtyard.
Sundari Chowk:
Sundari Chowk is to the south of the Mul Chowk with a sunken tank known as Tusha Hiti Mul Chowk & Taleju Temple.
Keshav Narayan Chowk:
Keshav Narayan Chowk on the northern part with Degutale temple, it is the site of the earliest Malla palace in Patan, the Chowk sits on the older foundations of a Buddhist monastery.
Krishna Temple:
This temple dedicated to Hindu Lord Krishna was erected in the 17th century, considered to be the first one to be built in Shikara architecture, it commands a vital position around durbar square. The elegant shikhara-style temple is ranked as one of the gems of Durbar Square. The temple is compared with sacred Mount Meru, which is abode of the god Shiva according to Hindu scriptures.
A Buddhist temple of Mahaboudha, which is made of clay bricks, lies to the east of the Durbar Square. Hundreds of Buddha images are engraved in the bricks. The temple is known for its fine terra cotta work.
Just at rim of Drubar square lies five-storied pagoda temple of Lord Siva built by King Jayasthiti Malla, inside the temple premises a natural spring, its source the belief is from the famous glacial lake of Gosainkunda around Langtang Himal of Rasuwa district .
The golden work on the temple was added later in 1422 A.D.
On the festival of Janai Purnima (month of August), ritual bathing and fair takes place.
Jagat Narayan Temple:
Jagatnarayan temple is a tall shikhara style temple devoted to Lord Vishnu, red bricks are used for the construction. The temple also holds a fine metal statue of Garuda, Ganesh and Hanuman, all related to Hindu religion and mythology.
Rudra Varna Mahavihar:
This Buddhist monastery holds amazing collection of images and idols in metal, stone and wood. Legend holds that the Kings in the ancient times were crowned in this monastery. Many of the treasures offered by the people can be seen here even today.
The Asoka Stupas:
The Indian Emperor Asoka visited Nepal in 250 B.C and constructed four ancient stupas around four corners of Patan. The four stupas are located in Pulchowk, Lagankhel, Imatole and in Teta (way to Sano Gaon) respectively.
Patan Industrial Estate:
Located outside the city suburb near the Stupa at Lagankhel, an interesting place to visit and shopping for souvenirs, where all the handicrafts are hand made from metal, wood to stone art work includes carpet, pashmina shawl are woven here, as Patan / Lalitpur is city of beauty and arts, it will be an opportunity to observe the work and skill of craftsman and to purchase some items from this place.
Tibetan Refugee Camp:
Tibetan Refugee camp located on the south of Patan area near the only Nepal Zoo, where one can observe the happy-cheerful workers weaving carpets.
This place was established in the early 1970's after the Chinese invasion in Tibet where a great number of Tibetan migrated here, and the Nepal Government established this place as a permanent camp or settlement for the Tibetan Refugees here you can shop souvenirs as well.


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Aziz Ansari launches comedy fest with killer set at Bass
By Ashley Moreno,
5:35PM, Mon. Apr. 21, 2014
The Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival kicked off last Friday night with comedian Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation) killing it at Bass Concert Hall in what might be the most crushed velvet that stage sees this year. Strangely, there was no coconut water, though.
Joe Mande, a Los Angeles-based comedian and writer for Parks and Recreation, opened for Ansari. While talking about some of the cities where he's been touring, he shared an anecdote about a recent show in Seattle in which he found himself on a small Macklemore rant. "I think I called him organic Vanilla Ice or something," Mande said. He found out later that Macklemore was in the audience that day. The thought of that set Mande to work unraveling the enigma of Macklemore. "He's the only rapper in the world who you don't want to talk shit to to his face because you're worried about what he'll do to himself," joked Mande. He then mused on how Macklemore's crew might respond, coming up with: "Yo, you can't say that shit to Macklemore. He's a cutter."
Mande later moved on to his time here in Austin, naturally expressing how much he likes the city. But he did have to ask: "Do you ever think, 'We live in one of the best cities in one of the most fucked-up states'?" Everyone laughed.
To be fair, Texas has had its share of strange decisions. But as he transitioned off Texas and onto the shortcomings of his own home state of California, Mande made it clear that there are poor decision-makers everywhere. He pointed to a restaurant chain in L.A. called Soup Plantation. Suffice it to say that the comedian came up with his own list of (terrible, horrible, racist) restaurant names, which he then had to admit were all better than "Soup Plantation." His ideas were at least puns.
Overall, Mande's solid set featured mostly longer anecdotes that felt more like comedic storytelling than "jokes." And that's despite the use of an app he couldn't put down that produces goofy sound effects. The gimmick mocked the radio DJ style, while still evoking some of its techniques. Strangely, it never got annoying. Thank Mande's great comedic timing and his subtle understanding of when to be tongue-and-cheek and when to move on. The audience loved it.
Ansari took the stage next, wearing a crushed red velvet jacket, a cup of tea waiting for him on his stool. Before starting, he asked the audience to take all the photos they needed while he pretended to tell jokes. "Congratulations, you now have a blurry, shitty photo you'll never look at," said Ansari, who further joked that months from now people would mistake the photo for a picture of Usher. He then kindly asked the phones be stored.
The majority of Ansari's set focused on relationships — the pros and cons of being single vs. married and how much harder social media makes being single today vs. 30 years ago. "There is no out-of-sight, out-of-mind anymore," said Ansari. "You have to read all the mundane shit that's more important than your feelings." (Thanks, Facebook.) And it doesn't get easier with age: "You get to a certain age when you have enough data to statistically know that the best thing to do is to go to the bathroom and jerk off." But for those currently looking for partners, he did have some tips. For example: "All texts go through." If you text someone and don't receive an answer, don't chalk it up to an otherwise reliable method of communication momentarily going on the fritz.
Between rehearsed bits, Ansari did quite a bit of crowd work. During one such segment, he asked single audience members communicating with a new person for the first time to bring their text messages to the stage. At this point, the show took a surprisingly adorable turn. A Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering enthusiast shared a recent text message thread between him and a comic book fan he met. On learning that the girl mentioned comics first, Ansari offered this simple advice: "Joe, do not fuck this up, Joe. Joe? Do not fuck this up."
Despite the back-to-back shows, Ansari's ultra-animated enthusiasm never declined – not even as the second show's encore pushed toward midnight. He received two standing ovations, one when the main show ended and another after the encore.
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If you are looking for a great shared work environment, reach out to us. We have dedicated desks and hot desks available in our studio in Rokeby Street Collingwood, and we are looking for likeminded, creative small businesses or individuals to share the space with us. The office is on the first level and is an open plan area with high ceilings and custom built solid timber desks, and timber and mild steel joinery. There are a coupe of tables for meetings within the space.
You will be sharing the space with Ola Studio as well as WALA, and Tsai Design.
There are currently 2 desks available and membership includes the following:
- Dedicated desk, 1.8 meters wide.
- Ergonomic chair
- Storage
- Electricity
- 50mbs internet, Cat 5 Ethernet or Wireless. Very fast internet!
- Printing services
- Bookable meeting table
- Casual meeting spaces
- Workshop table
- Kitchenette
- Tea & coffee
- Male and female toilets and shower
- Postal address
- Phone and dedicated line available for an extra $50/month
Pricing Terms
We have varied rates:
Prices exclude GST
$500/month - Dedicated Desk. 24/7 access.
$120/week - Dedicated Desk. 24 hour access between 9am Monday to 6pm Friday.
$30/day - Hot Desk. 9am til 6pm Monday - Friday excluding public holidays.
Lease Conditions
We have a membership agreement for the dedicated desks that we will forward on request. The terms of the membership are flexible.
Parking Notes
There is secure bicycle parking provided and suitable end of trip facilities.
There are free 4 hour, 2 hour and 1 hour car spaces in the surrounding streets.


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Emerging Technologies Deployed in China during the Coronavirus Period
16 March 2020 by Dr Xiaoxi He
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been spreading in many places, which has brought great concern, inconvenience and harm. It also changes the lifestyle in some areas as people are requested to quarantine themselves or avoid contacting each other. In order to better conduct monitoring, prevention and control, multiple high-tech and emerging technologies have been deployed. Some of them may still play an important role when everybody comes back to normal life. This article will show the readers a selection of them.
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Do you know someone who is having trouble getting online at home?
Do you know someone who is having trouble getting online at home?
Are they struggling to understand online jargon - bandwidth/download speeds/WiFi? Not sure how to advise them what equipment to buy or the best way to connect?
Try this online tool from the Tinder Foundation – a national charity set up to help people get online. It will help you to help them decide.
Community Connected has been using this tool as part of our advice sessions on the Home Access project And we have found the best way to use the online diagnostic tools – the essentials of getting on line and the essential tools - is to sit down with a cup of tea and half an hour of time to spare. Working your way through the simple, easy to read explanations, gives you plenty of time to chat and explain things. And at the end of it you will have helped your mum, uncle, client or friend decide what type of equipment to buy – laptop, desktop or tablet and what sort of broadband package to buy.
You know the advantages of being online - saving money and time, sharing thoughts and photos, meeting new people and finding out anything from benefits entitlement to the time of the next bus. You'll also know the pitfalls and frustrations. Using this tool as a starting point can help you share this knowledge and experience. Why not take a quick look now to get the measure of it?
(Visit the Learn my way webpage and scroll down to section 'Having trouble getting online at home' on the bottom right of the page and click 'Get Setup'.)
Help someone make these first steps – and it will be one of the best gifts you can make this year
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ArtEZ Joint Business Foundation
Together with partners from business and the professional field, the ArtEZ Joint Business Foundation supports students in realising their own projects. This is a low-threshold fund from which students can request small sums in order to develop their own cultural initiatives outside of the curriculum and start learning entrepreneurship during their studies.
The fund is designed as a guarantee fund: students themselves make a plan in which they must also provide for income in order to cover their costs. Only if the income target is not reached will the fund pay the costs. For example, if you want to put on a production on location but the ticket sales are disappointing because of heavy rain, the fund can cover that risk.
Start or Plus Voucher
Students can request two types of education vouchers:
Start voucher: a plan with a budget on a single sheet of A4. This is used to request a guarantee amount of up to €300. You will receive an answer within two weeks. Only out-of-pocket expenses qualify for reimbursement. In return, you will be expected to post a (video/photo) report on the website or Facebook.
Plus voucher: you request a larger amount, up to €1250. For this, you must present a more comprehensive and substantiated plan, along with the accompanying budget. This plan will be evaluated by a small committee, which meets five times per year. You will also be expected to do more in return. This may be in a tangible or intangible form. The idea is that, as soon as you graduate, you give something back to the academy and/or to the student alumni community. That could be a financial donation, but it could also be a lecture, a workshop, taking on interns, providing input for improvements to the course, etc.
All the details are shown in the rules and regulations of the ArtEZ Joint Business Foundation.
Deadlines requests education vouchers:
- 9 October 2020
- 11 December 2020
- 26 February 2021
- 22 April 2021
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If you take advantage of the guarantee fund, you will automatically become part of a community; a network of students, lecturers, members of staff and alumni on the one hand and entrepreneurs, organisations and other stakeholders on the other. The community is all about sharing knowledge, expertise, experience, contacts, services and resources. The idea behind the community is that if you give something, sooner or later, you get something in return. A select group of culture-loving Arnhem entrepreneurs are already members of this community. They helped set up the ArtEZ Joint Business Foundation.
All developments and projects supported by the fund are published on the ArtEZ Joint Business Facebook Community. Would you like to become part of this community? All you have to do is register on the
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A university of applied sciences does not have the resources to set up a fund like this. For this reason, ArtEZ is looking for support from partners in Arnhem who are prepared to make a contribution. They can be companies, private individuals or organisations. RABObank Arnhem has pledged the first €10,000; naturally, we are looking for other partners who are willing to contribute to the ArtEZ Joint Business Foundation.
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Nikon has issued a statement saying sorry for the delays customers are inevitably to suffer. According to Nikon Rumors, the company is manufacturing 20,000 units of its new Z7 mirrorless camera per month, which is simply not enough to fill demand.
Despite some photographers taking issue with certain aspects of the Z7's specifications, it seems the factory in Sendai, Japan, is struggling to keep up with the amount of orders placed. It appears increasingly likely that even those who have pre-ordered the camera may be faced with the arrival date being postponed.
A translation of the apology from Nikon's Japanese site reads:
We deeply apologize for causing serious inconveniences to our concerned parties, including customers who are looking forward to products. We will make every effort to deliver it as soon as possible to meet your expectations, so we appreciate your kind understanding.
Nikon previously issued an apology for its D850, which experienced a similar issue after selling out before it had even been released. Likewise, the new Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF ED VR lens is also facing delays due to an increasingly high number of orders.
The Z7 is scheduled for release late September - are you planning to purchase one?
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A "similar issue" with the 850...
You mean still not delivering on orders for it right?
This company is dead to me.
And that is why you switched to Sony. Good for you.
Switched to Sony because they don't put out the same exact camera as their competitors two years later.
Any smart person knows when to start the divorce process. How many apologies do you need ?
gearheads vs creative photographers,.
I don't really understand this. You're clearly well entrenched in Sony, which is fine, but you didn't just recently switch.
So, is it more correct to say that if Nikon could have somehow increased its manufacturing capacity to meet high consumer demand, that you would change from Sony to Nikon?
Nikon had a chance to learn from every single mistake Sony made and really "wow" people with their entrance into the market. If they did, I don't doubt that there would have been a number of current Sony shooters that would have made the switch. Instead, they're treading the same ground that Sony tread years ago and which Sony deservedly faced criticism for back then.
Especially given the nature of the introductory Z-Mount glass, I wish Nikon would have targeted the $1000-$1500 range with their first full frame mirrorless where the expectations would have been much lower. Publicly announcing their intention to target the high end market and releasing products that aren't competitive in that market along with f/1.8 and f/4 native glass was just a terrible idea... I sincerely hope that whoever decided on this product strategy got fired.
Michael, apparently something you said has relevance to manufacturing capacity...
just maybe they dont want to cannibalize the DSLR market just yet. maybe they want to do that step by step. i wouldn't be surprised if they didnt make a follow up of the D5 but go mirrorless. bozo the Japanese marketing clown could just make that decision after a giant saki slurpy. kamikaze is a Japanese word after all. Nikon does kamikaze and brings out the Z9 mirrorless sports camera with an epic 16fps with the all new and amazing square button. cant wait for them to bring the GDPR into cameras and do camera unlock with a fingerprint. OMG,.but wait that would be more of a SONY thing.
Well if Nikon is dead to you, I'm selling everything and switching to Sony, too! ;-)
quick send me your gear list, im willing to make a shitty offer on the lot ;-)
The D850 out of stock is a US-only problem. It's been in stock pretty much everywhere in Europe since the start. My tiny local shop here in Oslo was only out of stock for about a week or two.
true, im about to snap up a D850 being a great deal.
Which seriously makes you wonder what genius is in charge of Nikon's global distribution strategy.
What can you expect from a bunch o newbies that just released their first FF mirrorless camera?
I think the problem is the web sites say "Out of Stock". I went out of my house a couple of weeks ago and had a brand new D850 in my hand 30 mins later. Call your local stores, you'll probably find one fairly easy. Heck, Best Buy even has them most of the time.
Best Buy have it on Stock!!! and on display too.
I bought my D850 from Best Buy, too. Ordered it and picked it up one week later at the store.
Dunno How you guys have stock problems. my friends mom went out and bought one on a whim not to long ago. Just walked into a best buy and bought it. She doesn't even know what that camera is truly capable of either lol. I'm glad she has it though. She upgraded from a canon rebel XTI lmao.
Its in stock in Norway... ;-)
Interesting. Guess the enthusiast herd could give a crap about pro-vlogger-blogger initial concerns and opinions.
Do you? Did you buy your camera based on somebody else's concerns or bought something that would meet your own unique needs?
Finally got my hands on the carea last night - the Z7 is really a great camera and I will be selling my Sony gear to make the switch but fear I'll be waiting in a LONG line for my Nikon...........
I can not wait to get my Z7. Thanks for the good report.
how is it more of a camera than the D850 or A7R-3 ?
It's not.
i know but just wondering if it solved some issues. the D850 is a crazy good camera just not for video, the sony is a good camera if you have 9 year old boy/asian hands. i held the A7 in my hands few months back, so small, you need a grip just to get a good grip and its not really PRO gear, i mean dont drop it from a higher height then 10 inches(joke) but it does perform very good.
Not saying it's "better" than the D850 but definitely smaller. The grip is much nicer than the A7R III, rear thumb grip a bit nicer too. Also dials and buttons make a bit more sense and having a 100% functional touch screen like my 5D4 is so nice - something that slows me down a lot with the Sony.
Video-centric folks probably would be better off with the Z6 as there is no wasted resolution with the chip and everything else is pretty much the same.
Self deleted my post. Duplicate.
Maybe everyone who's happy with Sony can just be happy with Sony quietly. Obviously these stories aren't for you. I'm happy you're happy with your system. I'm happy with mine too. Isn't it great to have so many options that make us all happy?
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Caspar's story began when I received an email early last July. A couple were trailing their caravan along a country road in Abruzzo, southern Italy, when they saw the tiny kitten sitting in the middle of the road and narrowly missed hitting it. Wrote Lola: 'I got out to move it, and the guy from the house in front came out and told me no, it wasn't from there and I had to take it away. I saw what I assume was the mother cat looking for it, but he told me no it wasn't the mother, and it wasn't his cat so I couldn't leave it there.
The kitten with its blue eyes and seal pointed pale coat looked remarkable like a Siamese He journeyed on with the couple as they crossed the Straits of Messina and arrived in Sicily. On my advice, Lola took him to a vet who prescribed treatment for his eyes. Like so many cats in southern Italy he was suffering from an upper respiratory infection, which manifests in oozing from the eyes and can result in blindness if untreated.
The emails increased. Lola told me she had no intention of keeping the kitten, they would shortly be moving on and insisted I find someone to take it. Animal rescue in Sicily is a tough assignment; there is a scattering of people and a few shelters, some of which are dubiously run. I put out an SOS on my Facebook page and was delighted when Alessandra replied. She agreed to pick up the kitten and take it home to Messina, a near by town. Meanwhile, Lola had sent me the first photographs of the little creature, which showed that he looked definitely like a Siamese.
What impressed me at that point was the incomprehension of many tourists in Sicily of the dire situation of its feline population. They appear to think the procedure is the same as might happen in the UK, i.e. good refuges where they could be taken. In this case, I was SO lucky to find a solution.


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William Hurt has signed onfor a lead role in Lighthouse for Vancouver-basedIrreverent Media.
The $13m mystery, fullyfinanced through private investors, is the feature debut of writer-directorFrederick Thorsen. Irreverent CEO Tom O'Brien is leadproducer while Michael Grais of Poltergeist fame is executive producer. Stockholm-based NonStop is handling world sales.
Described as a surreal storyabout a tormented soul, the film is inspired by the last words uttered by EdgarAllan Poe as he lay delusional speaking to his physician. A misunderstood andmiserable character finds himself the perfect lot in life: a keeper of alighthouse on an isolated island. But his life is shattered when he mistakenlets the light go out.
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Have you heard of a thing called scroll blindness? It is the "state by which a human being is blind to meaningful information as the information is going by too fast or in too complex a form." It's basically the new banner blindness, "where visitors to a website consciously or subconsciously ignore banner-like information, which can also be called adblindness or banner noise." Twitter is rolling out a potential solution for advertisers who are looking for maximum visibility and engagement on the social network.
This solution is called First View, which is Twitter's latest ad effort that gives advertisers billboard positioning for video ads in the top ad spot, which would be located under an organic tweet, in targeted users' timelines for 24 hours.
So if you, as a user, were to visit Twitter via the app or desktop version of the social network, for the first time during that 24 hour period, you'll be shown a Promoted Video in the top ad spot, which you'd see above the fold. With this ad placement in effect, the advertiser's ad will at least be noticed and hopefully engaged with before being swiped away through the rest of your timeline.
At this point in time, the purpose of this ad placement is so that brand and media advertisers looking to get maximum viewability for their video campaign on Twitter.
One of the launch advertisers to use First View is 20th Century Fox, who is using the feature to promote their trailer for the movie, "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," along with the Promoted Trend, #MikeAndDaveNeedYou. Marc Weinstock, the president of marketing of First View said, "We are able to hit a broad movie-going audience with great video in a way that not just garners views, but actually creates social momentum."
If a Promoted Video is played in view for at least three seconds, or the user clicks on the video to watch it with sound in full-screen mode, the advertiser is then charged for that video. Not only is this method of advertising great for those advertising their brands, the views should help Twitter boost ad revenue from Promoted Videos. Currently, Twitter has come under fire from investors for slow user growth, and from users who have complained about the rumor of algorithmic timeline changes that sent #RIPTwitter trending.
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For years, if we were headed down U.S. Highway 65 on the way to New Orleans or the Redneck Riviera, there were two spots we'd consider stopping for a meal: Rhoda's Famous Hot Tamales in Lake Village, for some of those deservedly famous tamales, pecan pie and other home cookin' delights, or The Dock a little farther down the road in Lake Providence, La., for a better than average
We obviously haven't been paying attention. Since it opened in 2012, the place has reportedly been steadily packed. Named for the McGehee High School mascot, the Owl, the restaurant's slogan is "Eat Drink Have a Hoot." On a recent Monday at lunch, half of Desha County appeared to be up for that plan, as the massive parking lot was crammed full of pickup trucks. Maybe there's not a ton of competition in Southeast Arkansas, but Hoots comes close to being everything to everyone.
It looks sizable from the road, but it really spreads out inside. As you enter, there's a bakery counter with all sorts of boxed desserts for sale and, to the right, a separate bar room, chock-full of TVs and, on our recent visit, a lot of men in camo who looked like they'd been up all night. The decor, everywhere, is country roadhouse bric-a-brac with corrugated metal siding accent walls scattered throughout.
The menu at Hoots is massive, but when you're eating at a restaurant with BBQ in the name, we always feel obligated to try the barbecue. Hoots smokes its pork butts and briskets 12 to 14 hours overnight and its St. Louis-style ribs and whole chickens twice a day. You'll catch the smoky goodness on the highway if you're driving with your windows down. In Arkansas, the mark of a good purveyor of 'cue is its pulled pork. Hoots offers
Hoots offered two sauce options — a slightly spicy traditional ketchup-based barbecue and a mustardy one with a kick of vinegar. Both worked nicely for us.
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Our companions tried other reliable options: the chopped brisket ($10.99) plate-as-sandwich and the three-piece catfish basket ($10.99). Both pronounced them excellent versions of those classics.
In smaller letters on the Hoots BBQ sign out front is "& steaks," but judging from the menu and the steaks we glimpsed on our visit, it's no afterthought on the menu. Hoots appears to take its inspiration from Doe's, with massive, 22-ounce ribeyes ($32.99) available, along with some smaller varieties and a 10-ounce ($34.99) and 12-ounce ($38.99) filet. The dinner menu also includes chicken fried steak with gravy ($10.99), a dozen frog legs ($12.99) and an 8-ounce grilled salmon fillet ($19.99).
On the barbecue side of the menu, there's also a smoked chicken half ($9.99), a half-rack of thick-cut ribs ($15.99), a BBQ-loaded baked potato ($7.99) and a pig pie ($8.99), which is made up of Fritos, beans, cheese, slaw and your pick of chicken, brisket or pork.
Watch out for specials, too. Hoots' Facebook page touts the likes of shrimp and grits, red snapper and Asian BBQ pork belly.
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It's easy, safe and sometimes informative to name cars with a series of letters and numbers, and a lot of automakers do just that. But you're hardly going to elicit an emotional response with the number three and the letter M. OK, so maybe that combo could get a reaction, but you catch our drift.
This list recognizes those vehicles that truly inhabit their chosen moniker. The VW Beetle looks like a beetle, the Ford F-150 Raptor moves like a raptor and the Lamborghini Murciélago is just fun to say. Here are 10 of the best car names out there.
Ford F-150 Raptor
If you had to flee from a pack of velociraptors on the fictional island of Jurassic Park, the Ford F-150 Raptor wouldn't be a bad vehicle to have at your disposal. Watching this legendary off-roader fly over dirt roads will make you understand why they named it after the fleet-of-foot superpredator.
McLaren Senna
The new McLaren Senna pays homage to arguably one of the best Formula One drivers of all time, Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian racer won three Formula One Championships (1988, 1990 and 1991) for McLaren before perishing in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin could've called it the Crusher or the Conqueror, but Vanquish seems like a much more elite way to suggest you're going to dominate the competition. James Bond has definitely vanquished a henchman or two.
Triumph Spitfire
The original Spitfire, a single-seater fighter plane used by the Royal Air Force and its allies, made a name for itself as a saviour of the U.K. during the Second World War. The bubbly two-seat sports car that was the Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980) wasn't nearly as lofty in looks or actions, but it grew into a classic all the same. Interestingly, in the 1960s, Vickers/Supermarine, which built the plane, wanted to use the name Vanguard for another plane. Triumph, which built the car, owned the rights, so they allowed the use of Vanguard if they could use the name Spitfire for its next project.
Volkswagen Beetle
Infamous conception story aside, the Volkswagen Beetle embodies its name more than perhaps any other vehicle, taking the shape of the bulbous insect. It's official designation is the Type 1, but its friends call it the Beetle … and the Beetle is friends with everybody.
Studebaker Power Hawk
Studebaker had a line of Hawk cars (Flight Hawk, Sky Hawk), but the Power Hawk was by far the one with connotations of speed and performance – and with up to 185 horsepower, it was certainly powerful, at least for its time. The nameplate lasted for just the 1956 model year before it was replaced by the Silver Hawk.
Lamborghini Murciélago
From a car maker that has a string of sexy sounding, exotic names (think Miura, Espada, Countach and Aventador, to name a few) the Murciélago is perhaps the most satisfying to say, and most sexy to hear. Following the tradition of naming Lamborghini's cars cars after bulls, its namesake was a fighting bull that survived 24 sword strokes in a match in 1879 in Córdoba, Spain. The matador was so impressed with the bull's spirit that he spared its life.
AMC Gremlin
Defunct automaker AMC had a knack for naming cars. Javelin, Ambassador, Spirit, Hornet, all great names, but none was quite as memorable as the Gremlin. With its hunched yet muscular stature and its stunted hatchback, it wasn't just the name that was memorable, either – or odd.
Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
In the 1960s, naming a car after the fastest cartoon character on television seemed like a no brainer, even it it was just a desert-dwelling bird with a knack for evading wily predators. The cartoon reference came full circle when race car driver Richard Petty's blue Superbird became a character in Pixar's Cars and Cars 3, where the driver himself voiced the character of Strip Weathers.
Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley earned four championship victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1924 and 1930, and one more in 2003, so it seems only fitting that they'd name their flagship after the longest straight at this famous French race course.
Ford Thunderbird
Sure, Mustang is a fitting moniker for a muscular, powerful sports coupe (and convertible), but it can't hold a candle to the Thunderbird name, which has Indigenous roots meaning a powerful, supernatural bird. One rumour has it that Ernest Breach, who was chairman of Ford in the 1950s, named it after the country club of which he was a member.
What are your favourite car names of all time? Let us know in the comments below.


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Mum 'kicked and choked her daughter for failing to recite Bible verses correctly – after drinking for three days straight'
Rhonda Kemp Shoffner was arrested after allegedly beating her daughter, who is aged under 13, after she messed up some Bible verses.
A MUM beat and choked her daughter following a three-day drinking binge because she failed to recite Bible verses properly, according to cops.
Rhonda Kemp Shoffner, 41, is accused of waking her daughter, who is aged under 13, up from a nap and ordering her to ring several family members.
She then flew into a rage after nobody answered and ordered the youngster to get on her knees on the bathroom floor, PennLive reported.
The child told cops her mum had been drunk for three days straight and she knew if she had to get on knees it meant she would be beaten.
The girl told her mother: "Please don't hit me. I don't want to get on my knees," the arrest report said.
Shoffner got even angrier and told her daughter to "get on her (expletive) knees, police in Middletown, Pennsylvania, said.
The girl was then asked to recite from the Bible and the mum kicked and punched her whenever she gave a wrong answer.
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At one point Shoffner asked the youngster "What did God tell the man to do with his son?" to which the girl replied: "God said to forgive his son."
The mother said she was wrong saying: "God told the man to kill his son" and slammed the girl's head into the wall at least five times, cops said.
The victim tried to defend herself with her hands and begged her mother to stop.
Schoffner then told the girl to lie on her back and told her: "I'm gonna kill you (expletive deleted)" and started to strangle her daughter and cut off her airway, the arrest document said.
The girl tried to fight her mother off, who bit the girl in her arm and shoulder, and eventually escaped and ran down the road where she called her dad, who took her to the police station.
Schoffner was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a child, strangulation and making terroristic threats.
Just last month the same woman was charged with open lewdness and disorderly conduct after allegedly leaning out of the window half naked and shouting obscenities at police officers.
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