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With the rapid growth in regenerative aesthetics driven by scientific and technological advancement on one side, and increasing patient demand on the other, aesthetic practitioners are making pivotal decisions on how to integrate new treatment approaches into their practice.
Next-Generation Treatments
Increased demand for minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures has practitioners seeking a multi-layer approach to rejuvenative and regenerative anti-aging treatments. "For the first time in aesthetics, there is finally a multidisciplinary approach to bring skin rejuvenation and anti-aging to the next level," said Diane Duncan, MD, director of Plastic Surgical Associates (Fort Collins, Colo.). "The go-to regenerative approach in my practice involves my trusted and true trifecta from BENEV Company; Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition, which offers the next generation of a radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device; Exosome Regenerative Complex + powered by ExoSCRT, providing me with the premiere post-treatment solution utilizing exosome technology; and MIRACU PDO threads, superior threads for full face and body treatments."
Diane Duncan, MD Director |
Richard Goldfarb, MD Director |
Richard Jin, MD, PhD Director |
Randy B. Miller, MD Medical Director |
J.D. McCoy, ND Medical Director Contour Medical Gilbert, AZ |
BENEV Company, Inc., is a leading U.S. FDA registered manufacturing facility based in Southern California, and a premier skin solution brand for medical professionals globally.
Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition
Unique in featuring both pulse wave (PW) and continuous wave (CW) RF microneedling, as well as a new 300 micron depth, Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition, manufactured by ViOL (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) and distributed in the U.S. by BENEV Company, boasts eight different continuous and pulse wave bipolar RF delivery modes. It uses bipolar non-insulated microneedle RF electrodes to uniformly treat the entire skin layer, maximizing treatment results and global skin improvements, specifically scars, melasma, rosacea and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) with the PW modes; and fine lines, wrinkles and skin tightening with the CW modes.
JongJu Na, MD, PhD, of South Korea worked to develop a device that targeted pigmentation and anti-aging for all skin types, with reduced treatment time and little to no pain or downtime. Sylfirm was the result, featuring not only traditional adjustable-depth CW delivery but his patented PW modes as well, treating both the face and body. The safety, versatility, and the subsequent outcomes, are supported by 22 publications.
"Out with the old and in with new," said Richard Goldfarb, MD, director of the Center for Smart Lipo in Philadelphia, Pa. "Patients do not want downtime. My patient demographic is anywhere from 21 to 70 years of age, and the needs of each are different and sometimes unexpected. The versatility of Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition improves my ability to treat a wider range of patients."
Undoubtedly the most profound advantage seen with Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition is the 'Na Effect,' named for its inventor and detailed in a 2015 study1 of tissue reactions to bipolar RF microneedling. Na and colleagues performed in vivo treatment of micropig skin and ex vivo treatment of bovine liver tissue with RF microneedling, varying needle insertion depth and conduction time in both cases. Tissue reactions in and around thermally induced coagulation columns were carefully noted via histologic examination.
Overall, Na and colleagues found that by using uninsulated needles and two-second conduction times with minimal surface penetration, individual regions of thermal coagulation around each pointed needle tip converged with nearby coagulation zones. This rapidly produced a pronounced effect at the surface, limiting depth of coagulation to 300 microns and reducing treatment time to less than 20 minutes. Damage but not destruction of vascular tissue in the treatment area was noted, while preserving the surrounding skin. Furthermore, Sylfirm X can penetrate from 300 microns to 4 mm, thus enabling treatment of all skin layers – the epidermis, basal membrane and papillary dermis – as well as superficial blemishes to deeper structures, promoting color correction and collagen remodeling while utilizing a single tip.
Supported by six published clinical trials, stable RF delivery using CW modes will create wide, independent coagulation around each electrode, harnessing the Na Effect for overall dermal rejuvenation and regeneration. For pigmentation and vascularity, Sylfirm X's unique PW modes provide softer, more selective coagulation in the basal membrane and vascular structures, targeting abnormal, small blood vessels while leaving surrounding tissue virtually unaffected. Recovery after this selective coagulation and dermal remodeling is rapid. The efficacy and mechanism of action are currently confirmed by ten studies.
"I didn't want an ordinary RF device," said Richard Jin, MD, PhD, director of RJ Clinical Institute and Cellum BioMedical (Mission Viejo and Temecula, Calif.). "I needed a device that could allow me to do more, and better control the outcome."
My problem has been patients that need both pigmentation and skin laxity addressed, and we see all different Fitzpatrick skin types in my clinics, so I needed a device that could cater to that," Dr. Jin continued. "The Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition does more by providing me with a 300-micron depth for pain-free, no downtime treatments, which encourage patient compliance. My patients now come in consistently, allowing us to give them results in less time. Patients trust me with their treatment and it is my responsibility to offer them the best option available."
"The ability to tailor treatments based on what the patient wants and what their skin needs, using just one device, is the definition of 'advancement' in the regenerative space. With this device I target skin pigmentation as well as aging on the face and body. The technology, pulse wave and continuous wave delivery options, plus pain free treatment at the optimal depth of 300 microns, is all I need in a device," Dr. Goldfarb expressed.
"This is my go-to device, it has replaced all other microneedling and RF devices in my practice," said Dr. Duncan. "Patients report feeling no pain, and love the fact that their treatments do not involve downtime. For what this device does and for what it replaces, the price is a steal."
BENEV Complex + Exosome Regenerative
Derived from adipose tissue, BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex +, powered by ExoSCRT, is revolutionizing the regenerative aesthetic market for the skin and scalp. Featuring the same dual action complex and formula as the original Exosome Regenerative Complex favored by thousands of medical practitioners throughout North America, this new product contains twice the volume of exosomes to deliver faster more powerful results. It is a dual action complex, formulated to absorb quickly into the skin delivering the concentrated power of more than five billion stem cell-derived lyophilized exosomes, potent growth factors, peptides, coenzymes, minerals, hyaluronic acid, amino acids and vitamins. This exosome-based product was designed and developed in tandem by BENEV and ExoCoBio (Seoul, South Korea), the fourth largest exosome research company in the world. ExoCoBio is an equity investor of BENEV Company Inc.
ExoSCRT is the moniker for the patented purification method by which ExoCoBio separates and refines 0.1% pure exosomes from stem cell conditioned media and lyophilizes it to maximize stability before freeze drying. This allows for easy, predictable reconstitution as well.
The patented paraben free, steroid free and hypoallergenic technologies and ingredients are clinically proven to rejuvenate and regenerate the skin and scalp. Harnessing the therapeutic benefits of exosomes for procedures with this product is a clinically proven, non-invasive therapy for fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, redness and irritation, lesions and scars, texture and pore size, as well as overall brightness and hydration of skin. By addressing the scalp the way one would treat skin, this product improves the overall health of the scalp and helps to restore the healthy growth cycle of hair, allowing it to become fuller and denser in the treatment area.
To fully understand this product and its capabilities, the key is to first understand the significance of exosomes and the role they play. According to Randy B. Miller, MD, medical director of Miller Plastic Surgery in Miami, Fla., exosomes are responsible for cell-to-cell communication and are thus vital to the regenerative process at the cellular level much more directly than seen with PRP and growth factor concentrations. The nanoparticles are naturally able to penetrate the stratum corneum so they are ideal for topical use as well as adjunctively with other therapies. Overall, this promotes the production of healthier, more youthful tissue.
"Exosomes are definitely the future of aesthetic and general medicine," Dr. Miller stated. "Exosomes derived from stem cells activate the mechanisms we are looking to harness, and adipose tissue is the richest source available. With BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex + we see 180% greater fibroblast production and 300% greater neocollagenesis, significantly beyond what one could achieve using something like PRP."
While PRP will remain useful for quite some time, Dr. Jin discussed just how powerful exosomes are, stimulating the regenerative cascade while minimizing inflammation. "BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex + delivers a variety of more than 50 active components, including growth factors, directly to cells in the treatment area using the very mechanisms of natural intercellular communication. This makes BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex + the ultimate addition to the regenerative aesthetics armamentarium by itself or as supplementation to any
The potential applications across the entire field of medicine are staggering."
According to J.D. McCoy, ND, medical director of Contour Medical (Gilbert, Ariz.), BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex + powered by ExoSCRT is also unique in that no other product is stable enough for reconstitution at the time of use. For him it is a go-to for augmenting hair restoration therapy. "The product is powerful and aggressive, but still natural with clinically proven safety and efficacy," he reported. "Its utility is impressive. You can use it as a stand-alone therapy but BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex + excels when added to your existing treatment protocols to improve healing, reduce recovery time and maximize onset of results. It is also relatively affordable. Anyone who doesn't adopt this is missing out."
MIRACU PDO Threads
Polydioxanone (PDO) absorbable threads have shaken up the scene because they provide a minimally invasive lifting alternative while encouraging a regenerative reaction in the body, stimulating neocollagenesis and acting as a sort of biodegradable scaffold for it at the same time. PDO threads have been around for a while but not as widely adopted as other technologies for a variety of reasons, Dr. Duncan noted. "There were too many hassles associated with them; threads not pre-loaded in their cannulas, purchasing from re-packagers not the manufacturers, not enough of a variety of threads for me to address patient concerns, thinner threads not providing the level of correction I was comfortable with, often breaking in the packaging, rendering them useless, and patients reporting that they could feel thicker threads – another problem of its own."
MIRACU PDO Threads manufactured by DongBang Medical Co. Ltd. (Sungnam, Korea), the largest PDO and cannula manufacturer in the world, is distributed by their joint venture partner DBM Corporation, Inc. in North America, Canada and Mexico. Innovative MIRACU PDO are FDA-cleared for soft tissue approximation where an absorbable suture is appropriate. These competitively priced specialty threads offer tensile strength ten to twenty times greater than others, with sterile individual packaging. "They received FDA approval for both the threads and insertion cannulae before launch, which appealed to me considerably and is unique as far as I know," Dr. Duncan stated. "This reflects the care and extensive research and development that went into MIRACU PDO Threads."
There are two recently added lines of MIRACU PDO Threads – Elasty Line and Elasty Meshfill. Together with their Barb and Forte lines of PDO threads the company now offers 17 types of barbs, 20 types of Elasty microcannulae and seven types of Elasty Meso Needles, which translates into more options, better results and fewer insertions requiring less overall product, treatment time and cost. DBM is the only company in the space to offer an extensive variety of cannula tips (FC, FC45, FCL, FCN and FCV) and innovative pre-loaded cannulae.
The Elasty Line of threads are manufactured via unique methods to provide a high polymer double coating. The exclusive FCV cannula tip is carefully positioned to reduce resistance from the fixing anchor during insertion to minimize scarring. The anchor itself is designed and placed at the entrance tip of the cannula to maximize fixation to the muscle and thus optimize lifting. This provides optimal correction without 'pushing' skin tissue. The shape of each Deep Cog hook is also designed for strong fixation and powerful lifting; conversely, traditional molded cogs have shallower hooks and comparatively weaker fixation.
With the Elasty Meshfill products 16 lines of mono threads are woven together to create a hollow cylindrical mesh thread ideal for volumization and rejuvenation. This means a stronger, softer thread with greater elasticity than alternative mesh threads. According to Dr. Jin, Elasty Meshfill was designed to be more scaffold- like than traditional threads to provide better support. "After insertion between the submuscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) and the dermis, it takes about two weeks for soft tissue to fill in the gaps created by the scaffold provided by Elasty Meshfill threads," he advised.
Dr. Duncan uses Elasty Meshfill with autologous fat and fillers to occupy a particular niche in her armamentarium, and also uses Elasty Line threads. "I was searching for some kind of injectable implant for a few years before I found MIRACU PDO Threads. They offer outstanding, customizable correction when used for treatments on the face and body. I specifically use the Elasty Line thread and Forte thread when performing my signature Perky Thread Lift for the breast area, as it provides the lift my patients are looking for without the downtime.
When combined with fillers there is a synergistic effect. Once implanted the 16-line mono mesh thread reduces diffusion and migration when filler material is injected along the insertion vector for better results using less filler, Dr. Goldfarb indicated. "This is classic regenerative aesthetics," he said. "The PDO threads stimulate collagen production in addition to any filler-related correction, so when implementing this kind of protocol, we use less filler product, but get up to 40% improvement in longevity of the outcomes. It reduces costs because we use less filler product and get a better, longer lasting result. You can augment the treatment further by adding PRP, and it is also a standout alternative to implanting larger volumes of filler in hard-to-treat locations."
With these three pioneering product lines and continued development, BENEV and DBM are driving innovation, paving the way for others in the field of regenerative aesthetics.
1. Na, J; Zheng, Z; Dannaker, C; et al. Electromagnetic initiation and propagation of bipolar radiofrequency tissue reactions via invasive non-insulated microneedle electrodes. Sci Rep 2015;5:16735.


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You are losing business to your competitors if your company is not listed on the first page of Google when potential customers search "restoration companies city, state" or "water damage restoration city, state." Our team at KiLLitOnline has the expert knowledge to help you and your company get seen by potential customers. We have experience helping restoration companies with their website and SEO marketing strategies. For those who are not sure, SEO stands for "search engine optimization," which is the process of creating content and code for your website that ranks well on search engines like Google or Yahoo. If you want your company to stand out from the crowd, follow these four rules listed below.
Don't Abuse Your Keywords
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Do a quick search with the keyword you plan to use for your site. You might notice that there are 60,000 plus results for this one word, which can leave you wondering how your site will stand out. Try to look for similar or unique keywords that are relevant to your content but are used by fewer people. If you have a successful keyword, you can build on it to make it even better without thinking of a new set of keywords to stand out.
Keep Your Site Updated
One of the most important things you can do is to keep your website updated with the latest information. Some people might think once your site is up and running, you do not need to touch it again. However, as things evolve, like a change in restoration services offered or hours of availability, you should update the site. People will most likely not return to your site if the number they called does not even work.
You should also update the mobile version of your site. If it is easy to navigate and contains working links, this will continue to help your rankings on major search engines.
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Does your website take forever to load? If customers have to wait more than a few seconds when they click on links, they will click away and likely not return a second time. The loading speed is not always due to their home internet or Wi-Fi. A lot has to do with the functionality of your site. Run a speed test once a week to check for errors.
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Early career journalists can apply for a three-month reporting grant.
Coda Story is accepting candidates for the Bruno Fellowship, sponsored by Martin Walker's Bruno Foundation.
The fellowship will provide US$5,000 for an investigative project shedding light to one or more of these topics: disinformation, authoritarian tech and the war on science.
Applicants can be from any country but must have excellent English and a track record of writing reported pieces in English.
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We are 23 students enrolled in a section of the Public Relations Campaigns capstone course at the University of Georgia. Most of us are graduating in December 2020 or May 2021, and the class is our chance to prove we are ready to be professionals. Our professor, Dr. Karen Miller Russell, challenged us to go beyond that, to use the class as an opportunity to make real change in the field we're entering.
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Candace Cameron Bure's 19-y-o son turns preacher at Los Angeles church
Actress Candace Cameron Bure celebrated her teenage son, Lev, who preached a message at Shepherd Church in Los Angeles this past weekend.
Lev is currently enrolled in Sheperd Church's Bible college and was selected to share God's Word with a group of some of his peers on May 5.
"What a blessing @levvbure you are to me and the thousands of people you shared with today at church and online!!" Bure, the proud mom wrote on Instagram along with a photo of her 19-year-old son preaching.
Lev was one of four others who led the weekend services which serve Porter Ranch, Woodland Hills, West L.A., Agua Dulce and those watching online.
"They are our future leaders and God anointed their words as they spoke truth, love, encouragement and a call to action to all of us," Bure added. "Thank you @dudleyrutherford for giving them this opportunity, believing in them and trusting them."
The "Fuller House" star ended her gushing post with the hash tags Proudmama and GlorytoGod.
She later shared a video clip of his message along with with the scripture 1 Timothy 4:12, which says "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."
Bure raised her three children alongside her husband, retired professional hockey player Valeri Bure. They've instilled their Christian values into their children and now Lev is spreading that message with others.
In a past interview, the outspoken Christian actress shared some parenting advice that she gives her own children concerning the dangers of growing up in Hollywood and an oversexualized world.
"That is what parenting is about — helping them be secure with who they are and having moral boundaries and knowing what's right and what's wrong and what's appropriate of people to ask of you and not. Not to be afraid to speak out — and sometimes that can be very difficult," the California native told E! in an interview. "As a mom, the only other thing you can do is pray."


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Today we raise our fists high and put our hands together in celebration of our Feature Girl Warrior, the creative vegan cook, Susan Pratt, self-made founder of Susan Cooks Vegan, an irresistible lifestyle blog for delicious and decadent vegan recipes. Susan lives in beautiful North Vancouver, BC with her husband, Randy, one-year-old daughter, Carrington and cat, Mabel. She has a deep love for nature, animals, our planet, her 12-year-old Warmblood horse named Greystoke (Mr. Grey) and plant-based food. How we eat our food, what we choose to eat and how we prepare our meals are all questions Susan has explored extensively. The more she learned, the more she realized that she has an impact, on not just her own choices, but her family's and the environment. Susan became vegan as an adult after educating herself on deforestation, over-fishing, ocean plastics and inhumane treatment of farm animals. She felt a need to make a difference, and that started with her number one passion, food! Susan believes that plant-based eating doesn't need to be daunting or inaccessible. Cooking for friends and family is one of Susan's favorite passions. She is also a huge advocate for the Big Sisters Program. When she was 12-years old Susan's mom signed her up and she credits the program for having changed her life. In fact, she is still close with her Big Sister today. Susan is an avid equestrian rider and dreamt of owning a horse as a little girl and finally bought one at the age of 35! Susan is living proof that dreams do come true. And to that we say YES!
What makes you a Girl Warrior?
A warrior by definition means a brave or experienced soldier or fighter. I don't feel I'm a fighter in the traditional sense. I would never willingly or purposefully cause physical harm to another being. What makes me a fighter is my spirit. I have an unwavering will to never give up. I love fiercely and honestly. I believe that everything life brings is a lesson and for that I am eternally grateful.
Your Mom signed you up for Big Sisters when you were 12. How did that change your life?
I'll preface my answer by saying, at first, I was irate with my mother for signing me up! It was one more thing to make me stand out – one more thing that said I was different. When I first met Richelle I couldn't believe my lucky stars! Here was this young, beautiful lady that was here just for me! At that point in my life I really had no one. My family was broken, and I felt utterly alone. With Richelle I had a voice. I mattered. I was someone. She saw me. I finally had a mentor. Footsteps I could follow. I had hope.
What was the biggest thing you learned about yourself from your work as a Crisis Line Counselor?
I feel like the biggest thing I learned about myself was that I need to set strict boundaries when it comes to my energy. I am a very empathetic person. It allows me to connect with others on a very deep level. If I don't recharge with self-care or have an outlet, I can be left depleted and depressed. I also learned how valuable it is to have someone in your life who will listen to you and how to really listen to someone else.
You have a deep love and connection to animals and nature. Where did that come from?
I feel like I was born with it. My daughter was too! As a girl animals and nature represented true pure love, never waning, always available. I was often sad as a child and animals offered unconditional love that I craved.
How did you feel when you fulfilled your lifelong dream of buying a horse? Tell us about Mr. Grey and your special bond.
So true story…when I was little my Mom told me, you could wish on your eyelashes when they fell out. I walked around pulling on my eyelashes until one came out and would passionately say, "I wish I had a horse!" until I had no eyelashes left. That's how badly I wanted a horse! Lol Yes, they did grow back eventually.
I still feel giddy when I go to the stable. I look into his big brown eyes and smell the warm comfort of his hair. Riding is the most challenging and rewarding thing I have done. I push my body to its limits and me, and Mr. Grey, are one for a moment in time. We sail over fences and run around corners. Nothing else exists except us.
What impact did having your daughter Carrington have on your life?
I want to be my best me for her. I want her to have a mother that is a strong role model. A mother that gets in the ring and lives life to the fullest. I want her to see her parents in love with each other and parents that are best friends. If I want her to love herself, we must model love in all ways.
Why are you a Vegan?
I believe we don't not need to kill or abuse another being just to have a snack. I love animals and that means ALL animals. Not just one that I think are cute and cuddly. I feel many people have a flexible morality when it comes to animal abuse. Eating meat is also the #1 cause of health-related issues such as cancer and diabetes, inflammation and heart disease. I want to live a long and prosperous life. I see my family suffering from illness and disease, and they all eat meat and dairy. Meat and dairy consumption are also the leading cause of deforestation and climate change. We are killing our Earth by killing animals that we do not need to eat to live. Just because everyone does it does not make it right. I want to live my life that is in alignment with my values and causing needless suffering does not feel like good karma to me!
What do we need to know "for sure" about being a Vegan?
I am not lacking protein!!!! But seriously, I'm not.
What's the biggest decision you ever made?
Saying "Yes" to my husband. He's truly the kindest, smartest most loving person I've ever known. He's my best friend and the greatest father. He thinks of others before himself and would give the shirt off his back to help a friend or even a stranger. I am more in love with him today than the day we met. We keep growing and evolving together throughout the years.
What have been the biggest challenges or obstacles that you've overcome – personally and/or professionally?
The biggest obstacle I've overcome has been myself. I've had a lot of trauma in my life. I am not at fault for what happened to me, but I am responsible for dealing with it, so it doesn't take over my life and continue to hurt me. I have and will continue to do work on myself and my mental health.
What's the most important life lesson your Mom taught you?
My Mom is the strongest woman I know. She taught me to never give up and that we are stronger than we think we are.
What would you say to your younger Girl Warrior?
I'm sorry for being so mean to you. You are strong, smart and beautiful.
What would you say to future Girl Warriors, like your daughter, looking for inspiration?
Ask questions! Ask a lot of questions! Find many people to help and guide you in all areas of your life. It's ok to like something and then change your mind. Listen to your inner voice as it is always right. Say no when you need to say no. Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't mean it's ok. Make friends with people like you and unlike you. It's ok to say goodbye to friends if you don't feel your best when you're around them.
Blue Sky it. No boundaries here, just limitless opportunities. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Still doing what I'm doing! Making delicious vegan recipes for my blog and my followers at susancookvegan.com. Hopefully in 5 years I'll have enough revenue to retire my husband, working on my second cookbook, and have a cooking show on the Food Network!
What makes you laugh uncontrollably? Cry out all the tears?
I love scaring people and playing pranks. I will hide for an hour if it means getting a good scare!
What has been your biggest disappointment/triumph?
I believe that rejection is protection, so I don't get disappointed when things don't turn out the way I'd hope. I'd say my biggest triumph is my beautiful family.
If a Netflix Series were written about your life, what would it be called?
Slowly Colliding. It would be a movie about Randy and me.
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Learn Statistical Mechanics: Equilibrium Systems
This is the first of a multi-part series of articles intended to give a concise overview of statistical mechanics and some of its applications. These articles are by no means comprehensive of the entire field, but aim to give a clear line of reasoning from Boltzmann's equation to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. It is hoped that these articles will help the reader to better understand the framework of statistical mechanics as well as the concepts of entropy and the second law, which are notoriously slippery concepts to fully grasp, even for practicing physicists.
Statistical mechanics aims to predict the macroscopic behavior of many-body systems by studying the configurations and interactions of the individual bodies. Statistical mechanics is often taught as an extension of thermodynamics. This is helpful since it can give a clearer understanding of thermodynamic quantities such as temperature and entropy. However, the application of statistical mechanics is not constrained only to thermodynamic problems. Indeed, it has been successfully applied to many problems outside of pure physics: a few examples include the behavior of stock markets, the spread of disease, information processing in neural nets, and self segregation in neighborhoods.
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Gibbs Entropy and the Boltzmann Equation
To begin, consider a collection of subsystems simultaneously occupying the phase space ##\Omega_{E}## where ##\Omega_{E}## is a subspace with constant energy ##E## of the total phase space. The nature of the subsystems is left unspecified for the sake of generality. Now consider that the positions and momenta are discretized such that ##\Omega_{E}## is partitioned into ##l## discrete cells labelled ##\omega_{1},\omega_{2},\cdots\omega_{l}## as shown below. Each point ##P_{i}## represents the particular state of a subsystem in phase space.
Let ##\omega_{i}## represent the number of sub-systems consistent with the ##i##th thermodynamic state. The number of subsystems in all the accessible states must sum to the total number of subsystems as
The distribution ##D=\{\omega_{1},\omega_{2},\cdots\omega_{l}\}## describes the state of the whole system. The number of arrangements ##W(D)## consistent with a given distribution is
The claim crucial to the formulation of statistical mechanics is that the entropy ##S## of a system and the quantity ##W## are related. Low entropy states correspond to small ##W## while high entropy states correspond to large ##W##. Thus, high entropy states are much more numerous than low entropy states. Since the particle dynamics are considered stochastic, states are selected at random. This naturally leads to a preference for high entropy states over low entropy states. In the thermodynamic limit (as ##N## and ##V## goes to infinity with ##\rho## constant), the number of high entropy states grows continuously larger than the number of low entropy states. This forces the system to exist in the maximum entropy state when at equilibrium.
The function which maps ##W## to ##S## must meet certain criteria for ##S##.
- ##S## is a continuous function of ##W##
- ##S## is a monotonically increasing function of ##W##: If ##W_{1}>W_{2}## then ##S(W_{1})>S(W_{2})##
- ##S## is additive: ##S(W_{1}W_{2})=S(W_{1})+S(W_{2})##
The first two criteria follow from the above arguments to express ##S## in terms of ##W##. The third criteria is required to make the entropy an extensive quantity. When two separate subsystems are combined, the number of arrangements of the combined system is the product of the number of arrangements of each subsystem and the entropy of the combined system is the sum of the entropy of each subsystem.
The simplest function satisfying these criteria, as postulated by Boltzmann, is proportional to a logarithmic function.
$$S=k\ln W=k\ln \frac{\Omega_{E}!}{\omega_{1}!\omega_{2}!\cdots\omega_{l}!}$$
Using Sterling's approximation, this can be written as
$$S=k\left[\Omega_{E}\ln \Omega_{E} -\Omega_{E} -\sum_{i=1}^{l}\omega_{i}\ln \omega_{i}+\sum_{i=1}^{l} \omega_{i}\right]$$
Defining ##p_{i}=\omega_{i}/\Omega_{E}## as the probability to find a subsystem in a particular state ##\omega_{i}##, and remembering that ##\sum_{i=1}^{l}p_{i}=1##, gives the Gibbs entropy formula
$$S=-k\sum_{i=1}^{l}p_{i}\ln p_{i}$$
Notice that ##S## takes on a minimum value for the delta function distribution ##p_{i}=\delta_{i,j}## and a maximum value for the uniform distribution ##p_{i}=1/l##. Thus ##S## is a measure of the dispersity of the distribution ##p_{i}##. I am reluctant to use the term disorder here since such wording is a source of much confusion. A system which looks disordered is not necessarily a high entropy state: examples include crystallization of supersaturated solutions and liquid crystals. Disorder is furthermore a qualitative term and thus subject to the opinion of the observer.
The maximum entropy probability distribution has special importance here. When a system is initially in a non-equilibrium state, it will evolve in time until it reaches an equilibrium state (assuming one exists), where it will remain forever. The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a closed system tends to a maximum. Thus, the equilibrium state is also a maximum entropy state.
Consider an isolated system with ##\Omega## accessible configurations. At equilibrium, the probability to be in a given state is expected to be constant in time. The system may fluctuate between different microstates but these microstates must be consistent with a fixed macroscopic variables, i.e. pressure, volume, energy, etc. There is nothing which would lead us to believe that one microstate is favored over another. Thus we invoke the principle of equal a priori probabilities such that ##p_{i}=1/\Omega##, which is the special case of a uniform probability distribution. This gives the Boltzmann entropy formula:
$$S=-k\sum_{i=1}^{\Omega}\frac{1}{\Omega}\ln\frac{1}{\Omega}=k\ln \Omega$$
The Boltzmann formula is therefore consistent with the maximum entropy state and is a valid description of the entropy of a system at thermodynamic equilibrium.
The Canonical Ensemble
To describe the equilibrium state using the Canonical ensemble (##N##, ##V##, & ##T## constant), we search for the distribution ##p_{i}## which maximizes the Gibbs entropy under the constraints that the probabilities are normalized
and the average energy is fixed
The probability distribution which maximizes the entropy is found using the method of Lagrange multipliers.
$$\mathcal{L}=\left(-k\sum_{i}p_{i}\ln p_{i}\right)+\lambda_{1}\left(\sum_{i}p_{i}-1\right)+\lambda_{2}\left(\sum_{i}p_{i}E_{i}-U\right)$$
$$0=\frac{\partial\mathcal{L}}{\partial p_{j}}=-k-k\ln p_{j}+\lambda_{1}+\lambda_{2}E_{j}$$
##\lambda_{1}## is determined by the normalization condition on ##p_{j}##:
where ##Z## is defined as
This sets ##\lambda_{1}## as
while the probability distribution becomes
To determine ##\lambda_{2}##, we first rewrite ##S## in terms of ##Z## as
$$S=-k\sum_{j}p_{j}\ln p_{j}=-k\sum_{j}p_{j}\left(\frac{\lambda_{2}E_{j}}{k}-\ln Z\right)=-\lambda_{2}U+k\ln Z$$
and use the thermodynamic definition of temperature to find
$$\frac{1}{T}\equiv\frac{\partial S}{\partial U}=-\lambda_{2}$$
The canonical partition function ##Z## is thus
$$Z\equiv\sum_{i}\exp\left(-\beta E_{i}\right)$$
where ##\beta\equiv 1/kT##. The probability distribution and the entropy at equilibrium are
$$p_{i}=\frac{1}{Z}\exp\left(-\beta E_{i}\right)$$
$$S=\frac{U}{T}+k\ln Z$$
The Partition Function and Thermodynamic Variables
With the above definition of the partition function and probability distribution, the relationships between ##Z## and other thermodynamic quantities can now be found. The average energy is
$$\left<E\right>=\sum_{i}p_{i}E_{i}=\frac{1}{Z}\sum_{i}\exp\left(-\beta E_{i}\right)E_{i}=-\frac{1}{Z}\frac{\partial Z}{\partial\beta}=-\frac{\partial}{\partial\beta}\ln Z$$
The heat capacity is
$$C_{v}=\frac{\partial\left<E\right>}{\partial T}=-k\beta^{2}\frac{\partial\left<E\right>}{\partial\beta}=k\beta^{2}\frac{\partial^{2}}{\partial\beta^{2}}\ln Z$$
The Helmholtz free energy is
$$F=U-TS=-kT\ln Z$$
which gives a more direct representation of the entropy as
$$S=-\frac{\partial F}{\partial T}=k\frac{\partial}{\partial T}T\ln Z$$
Clearly, many macroscopic quantities of interest can be found if the partition function is known. It is often said that if the partition function is known, then everything is known about the system. Thus the goal when studying the behavior of equilibrium systems is to find the partition function ##Z##, from which all other useful information can be obtained.
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There is an RFC error with short dump in My Leave request app.
The dump is in ST22 transaction with
Category ABAP Programming Error
Runtime errors MESSAGE_TYPE_X
ABAP Programm SAPLHRTIM00_TMWBUFFER
Application Component PT-RC
The dump refers to that the FM HR_BLP_READ_TIMEDATA is called with 'inconsistent' Dates (from 00.00.0000 to 31.12.9999).
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A dump occurs also with transaction PTARQ/Test application in HCM backend system.
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Homeowner's insurance and roof repair: your questions answered.
Your roof is your home's first line of defense against the elements. It shades you from the sun and shelters you from rain. However, its prominent position means that it is exposed to the elements and at risk of damage from high winds, hail, falling tree branches, and more. The good news is that many types of roof damage are covered by homeowners insurance, saving you from having to pay for the entire repair out of pocket!
This article will break down what sort of damage is and is not covered by homeowners insurance, as well as answer some common questions people have about filing claims. If a recent storm damaged your house and your roof needs to be repaired, you should read this article first!
Will homeowners insurance cover my roof damage repair?
Whether or not your homeowners insurance will cover your roof damage depends in large part on how your coverage is worded. However, your insurance will generally pay out for weather related damage or sudden acts, and will almost never pay out for improper installation or deferred maintenance.
Types of roof damage that are typically covered
Most homeowners insurance policies cover damage caused by acts of nature and sudden acts. This means that if the damage is the result of high winds caused by a thunderstorm or tornado you can expect to be able to file an insurance claim. Likewise, if a windstorm causes a tree branch (or worse, a fallen tree!) to drop on your roof, it should be covered.
Some types of weather related damage might surprise you: if your roof is damaged by the weight of excessive snowfall, this is generally covered. Similarly, damage caused by hailstorms is also covered. This is particularly important because hail can result in severe damage to asphalt shingles, greatly reducing their lifespan.
Sudden acts include most sorts of accidental damage, including but not limited to damage caused by falling objects, fire, and vandalism.
Types of roof damage that are typically not covered
It is important to be aware of what sort of coverage you shouldn't expect from your roof insurance. This way you can add these to your policy's covered perils or take steps to mitigate the risk of them happening in the first place.
Despite the fact that these are acts of nature, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes are common exclusions to the standard homeowners policy. Adding these risks to your policy can be expensive, but can offer peace of mind if you are in an area with high risk.
Normal aging is never covered by insurance – if your roof has worn out due to old age you should not expect your homeowners insurance claim to be accepted. The same applies to damage caused by a lack of maintenance – if your roof damage stems from a problem that could have been spotted and remedied during a roof inspection you are unfortunately out of luck. This can include everything from water damage caused by clogged gutters to roof leaks brought about by corroded flashing.
Something to consider when replacing your roof is that roof claims can be rejected if the damage was deemed to be caused by improper installation. While you may be able to save money upfront by hiring the cheapest contractor, this could ultimately prove to be an expensive decision if they cut corners and your future insurance claims are denied.
A common source of roof damage that won't be covered is any damage caused by an animal infestation; if squirrels or rats have turned your roof into their private palace this is unfortunately not going to be covered by your home insurance policy.
While mold and mildew are not covered under most policies, if the mold results from water damage caused by a covered incident, then your insurance company should pay for the remediation. Mold brought about by leaks caused by age or deferred maintenance will not be covered, so it is important to address roof leaks as soon as you notice them.
The importance of a roof's age for homeowners insurance claims
One important thing to take into consideration is that many home insurance policies will not cover older roofs. For roofs 20+ years old it is common for insurance companies to require a roof inspection before providing any coverage. Some insurance companies don't offer full coverage for roofs older than 10 years old, instead only providing coverage for their depreciated value or their actual cash value (ACV).
ACV coverage is generally much cheaper than replacement cash value, but if you find yourself needing a new roof you may be unpleasantly surprised at how low the payout is in comparison to its replacement cost. Keep in mind that your deductible still applies – further reducing the effective insurance coverage. Be sure to read the fine print of your insurance policy to be aware of the age that your insurance company begins to offer diminished coverage.
What factors do homeowners insurance companies take into account when it comes to roof repairs?
When you make an insurance claim your adjuster will take many different factors into consideration. It is important to present them with as much information as possible in order to ensure that your claim is accepted and you receive the maximum reimbursement.
How to Make a Strong Claim
The best way to set yourself up for success when making a homeowners insurance claim is to start the claim process before you have any damage. This doesn't mean calling up your adjuster during the storm – instead it means you should keep records of your roof installation and maintenance. Ideally take pictures so you have something to present as evidence of what condition your roof was in prior to the incident.
After a storm or incident the first thing you'll need to do is document the damage. If you feel comfortable scaling a ladder to get pictures of the damage, do so. Otherwise, you can take pictures from the ground, use a drone to get video of the damage, or contact a local, reputable roof contractor and ask them to assess and document the damage.
Beyond documenting the damage, try to get proof of the damaging event. News coverage of tornado touchdowns or severe storms in your area will bolster your claim.
After you make a claim, your insurance company will generally send out an adjuster to assess the damage in person. The adjuster will write up an estimate or statement of work which you'll be able to present to a roofing company. Something to keep in mind is that adjusters are not roofers and there is a chance that their estimate doesn't accurately represent the total repair costs.
But never fear, insurance companies are usually willing to accept second or third opinions from qualified roofing companies. If you feel that the estimate is inadequate, find a reputable roofing company to work with and they will help to make sure you get the most out of your coverage.
Watch out for Storm Chasers!
A rule of thumb when it comes to roofers is that good roofers are generally busy. They don't have time to follow storms around, knocking on dozens of homeowners doors every day soliciting their services. If you are approached by one of these storm-chasing salesmen, be extremely wary.
Oftentimes these traveling roofers will offer discount rates and hard to believe repair times. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is – these cons are generally not licensed or insured and are notorious for shoddy or incomplete service.
Be sure to check a company's reviews online and work with local, reputable contractors.
Keep your roof maintenance up to date
Keeping your roof maintained is key to getting the most out of your roofing materials and out of your homeowners roof coverage! Insurance companies can deny claims on roofs that were not properly maintained, even if the damage was arguably not directly linked to the maintenance.
It is best practice to have your roof inspected twice per year. This will allow you to catch any problems before they develop as well as provide you with the necessary proof of your roof's good condition should you need to file an insurance claim
When does Homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
A full roof replacement is an expensive task and so your homeowners insurance will probably only offer it when the damage to your roof is quite severe.
Beyond instances of total loss caused by fire or tornado, most roof damage can be repaired. However, there are a few instances where a damaged roof will be left in basically working order and yet a full replacement will be available.
Hail damage is one common cause of damage that can merit a complete roof replacement. While the damage itself may not be as severe as that which can be caused by a fallen tree branch, the widespread nature of the damage can mean that the lifespan of your entire roof is vastly reduced. Often the only, and best, solution is a complete roof replacement.
While uncommon, if it is impossible for the repair materials to match your existing roof then you may be eligible for a complete roof replacement even if the damage is only to a small portion of your roof.
Your roof covers you, your homeowners insurance covers your roof
If your roof has been damaged by high winds, hail, falling tree branches, fire, or heavy snow then you should file a claim with your homeowners insurance. In general, sudden acts that damage your roof are covered and your insurance company will be able to help you get your roof repaired!
In order to take advantage of this though, you'll need to keep your roof in good working order. Insurance companies are happy to reject claims on the basis that the roof was neglected and had fallen into disrepair prior to the incident.
Rennison roofing offers roof inspections for South Carolina's Midlands so that you'll be able to prove your roof's condition in the event that something happens to it!


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The Extreme One Pound Beef Burger is only available for a limited time.
Burger King is always looking for ways to stand out from its competitors, and in Japan that's meant limited-time specials like the Ghost Whopper, the Fake Burger, and now…the Extreme One Pound Beef Burger.
This new release is like a double-patty burger with beef buns, or a vegetable burger with double-patty beef buns. Whatever way you choose to look at it, though, this limited-edition release is epic, as it's said to be Burger King's first-ever "buns-free" burger, and it packs a meaty punch with four flame-grilled 100-percent beef patties weighing in at 499 grams (1 pound) in total.
According to Burger King, the Extreme One Pound Beef Burger contains two rich cheddar cheese slices, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, ketchup and seasonings. It's said to overflow with delicious juices upon first bite, and is the ultimate burger for beef lovers, as you get to taste the meat directly on the tongue.
If these ingredients look familiar, that's because the Extreme One Pound Beef Burger is modelled on the Maximum Super One Pound Beef Burger, which was released in Japan earlier this year. It also totally undid us when we attempted to eat as many as possible during their all-you-can-eat special in summer.
▼ Same ingredients, but with a slightly different placement and sandwiched between two bread buns.
To commemorate the release of their Extreme burger, the Maximum Super One Pound Beef Burger will be making a return for a limited time. Plus, customers who order an Extreme burger will be awarded with an original sticker (pictured below) to prove they had the mental and physical stamina to chomp their way through so much meat.
▼ Take a look at the video below to see what diners are up against.
Both burgers will be on the menu for 14 days only, from 20 November to 3 December, and sold from 2:00 p.m. each day. The Extreme Super One Pound Beef Burger will be priced at 1,400 yen (US$13.48) on its own or at 1,700 yen for a set with a medium drink and French fries, while the Maximum Super One Pound Beef Burger will retail for 1,600 yen on its own and 1,900 yen for a set.
And if you're not close to a Burger King, or wish you lived close to one, Burger King is now in the rental game, and is happy to find you an apartment near one of their locations.
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Despite the soap opera of the last few decades (multiple owners, loss of the World Series of Poker, a brief closure), Binion's is still a must-visit for the serious gambler, especially those who like their casinos dark, smoky, and full of a classic "Vegas, Baby!" vibe. A remodel a few years back took out a bunch of slot machines in an effort to improve flow, and some parts got painted, so it looks less dingy (but still like an Old West bordello), but otherwise it remains essentially the same. That includes the relatively high claustrophobia level. It offers single-deck blackjack and low minimums, 10-times odds on craps, and high progressive jackpots. Real gamblers still won't consider going anywhere else.
Binion's was internationally known as the home of the World Series of Poker. "Nick the Greek" Dondolos first approached Benny Binion in 1949 with the idea for a high-stakes poker marathon between top players. Binion agreed, with the stipulation that the game be open to public viewing. The competition, between Dondolos and the legendary Johnny Moss, lasted 5 months, with breaks only for sleep. Moss ultimately won about $2 million. As Dondolos lost his last pot, he rose from his chair, bowed politely, and said, "Mr. Moss, I have to let you go."
In 1970, Binion decided to re-create the battle of poker giants, which evolved into the annual World Series of Poker. Johnny Moss won the first year and went on to snag the championship again in 1971 and 1974. Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston won the event in 1972 and popularized it on the talk-show circuit. In 2002, there were more than 7,595 entrants from over 22 countries, each ponying up the $10,000 entrance fee, and total winnings were in excess of $19 million (the tournament was also televised on ESPN). During one memorable year, the participants included actors Matt Damon and Edward Norton, fresh from Rounders, a movie in which they played a couple of card sharks. They decided to try out their newly acquired moves against the pros, who were unhappy that these kids were barging in on their action and so, rumor has it, offered a separate, large bounty to whichever player took them out. Both actors got knocked out on the first day but took it with good grace and apparently had a blast. Matt's buddy Ben Affleck, an experienced player, tried in 2003 -- the line on him to win (he didn't) was 400:1. Note: In 2005, the World Series of Poker moved to the Rio, under the auspices of Caesars Entertainment, which bought the rights to the event in 2004. The 2016 top prize was $8,005,310.


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275 Volunteer Projects Completed During CIT Cares Month
NEW YORK , July 25, 2019 /3BL Media/ — CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced the results of its annual employee volunteer initiative, CIT Cares Month. Throughout June, 275 community projects were completed by 1,700 CIT employees who contributed 6,400 volunteer hours nationwide to make a difference.
"Each June, the CIT team likes to kick-off summer by making a difference in the many communities across the country that we call home," said CIT Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer Ellen R. Alemany. "I was personally honored to spend time with the team at Bottomless Closet, who are working to assist women in New York preparing for job interviews and a new work experience to get them on a path to financial self-sufficiency."
Delivering Outcomes to Communities
Results from CIT's volunteer efforts included packing over 130,000 pounds of food for those battling food insecurity, building 125 beds for children with special needs, cleaning 10,000 oyster shells to restore New York's waterways, preparing 1,500 books for underserved children, and sorting 80,000 items for babies in need.
Mobilizing a Digital Community
CIT also invited others to join in the spirit of giving back as part of a social media campaign that directed grants to featured nonprofit organizations that aligned to the company's corporate social responsibility framework. CIT garnered more than 53,000 engagements to direct grants to critical programs that foster empowerment, improve the environment and advance wellness.
Participants helped to provide baby supplies and supported family disaster relief assistance for Baby2Baby1, development of waterfront programming and shell recycling for the Billion Oyster Project2 and a meal program and book donation drive for Hunger Fight.3
Learn more about CIT's work in the community in this video and infographic.
About CIT
CIT is a leading national bank focused on empowering businesses and personal savers with the financial agility to navigate their goals. CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with over a century of experience, approximately $50 billion in assets as of June 30, 2019, and operates a principal bank subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender). The company's commercial banking segment includes commercial financing, real estate financing, equipment financing, factoring and railcar financing. CIT's consumer banking segment includes its national online bank, CIT Bank, and a Southern California branch bank, OneWest Bank. Discover more at cit.com/about.
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1 Baby2Baby is headquartered in Southern California and provides children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.
2 Billion Oyster Project works to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.
3 Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Hunger Fight is a nonprofit agency that produces shelf-stable meals that are flavorful, nutritious, and easy to prepare in boiling water.


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So, um. Wow. I wasn't kidding with my last post title, huh? Well, it's true. August is a cruel month. Slowly, surely you say good bye to summer's lackadaisical appeal all while Satan himself breathes right over top of the world. It is so blasted hot it's almost like your skin melts and you need sunscreen just going to the mailbox. Ugh. Labor day could not come as quick as it ultimately did. We celebrated my sister's birthday (She turned 15, I threw up a little bit saying that) we raced go-karts and called it a day. She's a really cool kid. She marches to the beat of her own drum and has a strong sense of her self and it's beautiful. I am beyond excited she is the age she is and I think this is going to be fun the next few years. School, school, school. Woof. I am so ready to finish yet I'm terrified when it will. It is going to feel so good when this is done yes, but I love school. I love to learn all that I am. I love to bitch about be
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Use Google Tag Manager with Genesys Predictive Engagement
About the tracking snippets
Customers who want to use web chat must use the Predictive Engagement tracking snippet. This snippet deploys Predictive Engagement tracking on your website and also allows you to use the web chat feature.
Genesys Cloud CX customers who want to use web messaging instead of web chat must use the Messenger snippet. This snippet deploys Predictive Engagement tracking on your website and also allows you to use the web messaging feature.
About Google Tag Manager
When you use Google Tag Manager to deploy Genesys Predictive Engagement tracking, Genesys Predictive Engagement tracks standard customer journey events including pageviews and form entries. You can also use Google Tag Manager's prebuilt tags, triggers, variables, to track other events that are specific to your webpage and business needs.
For more information about using Google Tag Manager, see Google's Tag Manager Help.
Deploy the Messenger snippet with Google Tag Manager
If you are a Genesys Cloud CX customer and want to use the new web messaging feature, these instructions apply to you. If not, see Deploy the Predictive Engagement tracking snippet with Google Tag Manager.
To deploy the Messenger snippet (available to Genesys Cloud CX customers only), complete these steps:
- In Genesys Cloud CX Admin under Message, click Messenger Deployments.
- Click the name of the Messenger deployment to deploy.
- In the Deploy your snippet section, click Copy to Clipboard.
- In Google Tag Manager, create a Custom HTML tag.
- Paste the snippet into the body of the Custom HTML tag.
- Enclose the JavaScript code with <script> tags. Ensure that you unescape the snippet code to remove the new line escaped characters.
- Save the tag.
- Select the All Pages trigger.
- Save the tag with a meaningful name, such as Messenger Tag.
- Click Submit and then click Publish. The tag publishes to all pages on your website.
For more information, see Deploy Messenger in the Genesys Cloud CX Resource Center.
Deploy the Predictive Engagement tracking snippet with Google Tag Manager
If you are a Genesys Cloud CX customer and want to use the new web messaging feature, these instructions don't apply to you. Instead, see Deploy the Messenger snippet with Google Tag Manager.
This video shows you how to use Google Tag Manager to deploy the Genesys Predictive Engagement tracking snippet on your website.
To deploy the Predictive Engagement tracking snippet, complete these steps:
- In Google Tag Manager, create a new trigger and select DOM Ready as the type.
- Create a new tag and select Custom HTML for the type.
- Configure the tag to use the new DOM Ready trigger.
- In Genesys Predictive Engagement, copy the tracking snippet.
- In Google Tag Manager, paste the snippet in the new Custom HTML tag.
- Save your changes and publish your workspace.
A trigger is a condition that defines when a tag must run. Google Tag Manager provides a collection of built-in triggers. You can also create your own trigger.
This example shows the Form Submission trigger, which launches when the visitor clicks Sign up to submit the form.
Track submission errors with the built-in Element Visibility trigger. If an error message appears on the page, you can assume that the form contains errors and take appropriate actions. You can also track field-related error messages the same way.Example trigger: track when a visitor scrolls
This example shows how to use the Scroll Depth trigger to capture vertical and horizontal scrolling events on webpages.
- This trigger can fire either on all webpages or on a subset of pages that match the conditions that you specify
- Specify the vertical and horizontal scroll depths in either percent or pixels.
- Separate multiple values with commas.
The trigger can run only once per webpage. You cannot reset it manually. If a page is not scrollable, the trigger always fires. To avoid the trigger always firing, wrap the tag with the following code:
if ($(document).height() > $(window).height()) { /* your tag code */ }
Example trigger: track how long a visitor stays on a page
Example trigger: form submission error
Tags are code snippets that Google Tag Manager injects into your website and runs when a trigger condition occurs. For more information about the built-in tags available with Google Tag Manager, see Custom tags.
If you deployed the Predictive Engagement tracking snippet, you can invoke Journey JavaScript SDK methods from Google Tag Manager tags.Example tag: sign-up button
Suppress triggering a tag
To prevent a tag from triggering, use event.preventDefault() on a webpage element listener.
To run Google Tag Manager integration in debug mode, click Preview on your account page. Debug appears on the bottom right corner of each integrated page on your website.
Use the console to track all events on the webpage. You can see information such as which tags have or have not triggered, error messages, and values of the variables.


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Major American credit card provider Discover Financial Services has announced that it will allow its network to track purchases at gun retailers beginning in April. This move comes after the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved launching a dedicated code for gun retailers in September 2022. The code will allow financial institutions to better assist government authorities in investigating crimes involving gun violence in the U.S.
The codes will generate a tag indicating the purchase was made from a firearms retailer, but will not itemize specific goods being bought. Republicans argue the use of the codes could violate the privacy of U.S. citizens lawfully buying guns.
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Discover Financial Services handled 2% of the U.S. credit card industry in 2022, valued at over $9.5 trillion. Industry leader Visa had a 61% share of that market, Mastercard 26%, and American Express 11%. Representatives for Discover's major peers declined to comment on their schedules for introducing the new code. The decision to use the new merchant category code is being left up to individual providers in the industry, according to a representative for ISO.
Last year, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express announced that they would abide by the new rule while claiming they would "respect privacy rights." According to a representative for Geneva-based ISO, the processing code will be available for financial institutions to use by the end of February. In addition, Discover will include the new code in its next terms of service update to merchants and payment partners in April.
The allegedly legitimate purpose of the code is to indicate when an individual makes one or several large purchases at a gun store, apparently indicating that the person could be someone planning some suspicious activity. However, critics argue that not all expensive purchases at a gun store are weapons. A person buying a gun safe could spend a significant amount of money entirely in line with typical lawful purchases by responsible owners.
Former Visa CEO Al Kelly stated that the new process might mean less than its supporters think but noted that Visa would use the new code. "Guns are allowed in the United States, and we would fully expect that anybody who wants to buy a gun should be able to buy that gun provided all the other checks are done," he said.
Florida legislators are pushing back, with a measure approved Tuesday by a state Senate committee that could see credit card companies fined up to $10,000 per violation for tracking firearm and ammunition sales. Republican state Sen. Danny Burgess, the bill's sponsor, argued that the MCC (merchant category code) would lead to the creation of a registry, potentially having a chilling effect on the exercise of fundamental constitutional rights.


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Question: Where do we go when parents suspect theft?
I am one of a group of moms who have heard on many occasions that money is missing from the PTO. At our meetings, the budget never makes sense and can not be questioned. Having been a treasurer for a few years I am pretty familiar of what needs to be done and it is very clear something is going on. Who do we speak to and request an audit? It was brought to the districts attention and nothing was done, where do we go now!
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Craig writes:Gather support from a number of parents who feel like you do. Attend a meeting together and make a motion that the books be audited. Don't let the issue drop -- bring a copy of Robert's Rules, if necessary, to show that the president can't dismiss a motion from the floor without voting on it. Before you do this, it would be worth taking to other board members and the principal to express your concerns and gather their support. Even if there's no wrongdoing going on, mismanagement of funds can cost your group dearly. It's very important to keep the books in order, and they should be audited (carefully reviewed) every year. You might also print out the articles 5 Smart Financial Controls and Annual Audit: How and Why and bring them to the meeting as independent support for your position. Good luck.
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Rain could delay plans to double Sydney's desal plant capacity
Warragamba Dam is set to jump above 50 per cent capacity due to heavy rainfall, which means that the implementation of a plan by the NSW government to double the capacity of the Sydney Desalination Plant could be delayed.
Earlier this year, NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey directed the operators of the plant to prepare for an expansion "as quickly as practicable" in the context of drought and fast-dropping dam levels.
However the $1 billion project will only proceed from the planning to action stages should dam levels hit certain "trigger points".
WaterNSW spokesman Tony Webber said that the current levels of heavy rain are resulting in some of the "best water in years" into Sydney's dam supply.
"If what's been forecast comes to pass, we could see some of the best inflows into the dams in three years," Mr Webber said.
Warragamba Dam, which supplies around 80 per cent of the water needs for Sydney's metropolitan area, is already receiving inflows of 40 gigalitres per day.
Based on Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecasts, WaterNSW predicts it will rise above 50 per cent of capacity over the coming days for the first time since August last year.
If levels exceed expectations and Warragamba reaches around 55 per cent storage, Mr Webber said that would effectively recoup 9 months worth of water in a few days.
WaterNSW said that on current forecasting from the Bureau of Meterology, the Nepean dam could spill, and the Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon and Woronora Dams could either fill or get very close to filling.
All these dams form an important supplement to Sydney's supply network.
"That would be a very welcome change to our water security circumstances," Mr Webber said.
Precisely what this means for the proposed doubling of Sydney's Desalination Plant capacity will come to light in the coming weeks, but current planning means that it can be increased in size if water supplies need a significant boost in the future.
"The NSW Government remains committed to planning for the Sydney Desalination Plant as per the Metropolitan Water Plan, to provide another avenue for water security in Greater Sydney," said a government spokesman.
"In December, the Government approved detailed planning for the expansion of the plant, to double its existing capacity. Detailed planning will deliver architectural and engineering designs for an expanded plant and detailed construction cost estimates."
"We are getting this shelf ready as one of Greater Sydney's insurance options, should we decide to proceed we are ready to construct it."
The original plan includes "series of trigger levels for augmenting the Sydney Desalination Plant".
"This staged approach means that the final decision to construct the augmented plant can be delayed until absolutely necessary, allowing time for it to rain and the dam levels to recover."
Mr Webber is positive about what the rainfall means for water supply, but he said that the full results on dam levels will be known by Tuesday or Wednesday this week.
He said whether or not to double the desalination plant was a decision for government and outside of WaterNSW's remit.
Some ash and debris has likely been washed into the upper reaches of the Warragamba system.
But WaterNSW has prepared to mitigate the affect of the bushfires on water quality in catchment areas, and has installed silt curtains at Warragamba to stop ash washing into the water during heavy rainfall.
Any surface debris is being avoided by extracting water from 30 metres below the surface as a precaution.
The rainfall might be good for Sydney's metropolitan water supply, but New South Wales Farmers Federation vice president Chris Groves said it will take an "awful lot more rain than this" to end the drought.
"This rain is mostly across the eastern seaboard. It's not reaching the inner dams. Burrendong Dam [in central west NSW] is at record lows," Mr Groves said.
"But on the bright side, any rain that we do get is warmly welcomed by farming community. It's a mental health boost, knowing that it can still rain."
Mr Groves hopes that this rainfall signifies a change in pattern from three years of particularly dry weather.
There has been 80mm of rain out at Braidwood, an area between Canberra and Batemans Bay that has been devastated by bushfires.
Mr Groves said that positively, not much of that rainfall has runoff, but has actually gone into the soil.
"Every drop across the next 12 months will help us get back to average production levels."
Mr Groves, whose farm is located between Cowra and Canowindra, is yet to see the rainfall hit his property, where he is now relying on one water bore to supply the water needs of his farm.
"The subsoil is so dry, its going to take a lot to just get soil moisture, let alone to properly support crops," he said.
"The financial effects of this drought are devastating and they will last for years, because farmers have borrowed a lot of money just to keep their stock alive, so that at the end of the drought, we will still have a viable business."
Mr Groves said among many farmers, there are now a number of big decisions to be made, like whether or not to sow some early crop in the hopes that the rain continues.
"But it's great to hopefully see a change in pattern – that's the main thing," he said.
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Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is currently investigating manufacturers of pulse oximeters for failing to disclose that the efficacy of these devices differs for those with dark skin. On February 19, 2021, the FDA issued a public warning about the "limitation" of pulse oximeters that implicitly suggests patients with darker skin are at a greater potential for receiving inaccurate oxygen level readings. For years, medical studies have raised concerns regarding the health disparities that result from medical devices that have been calibrated for some skin types to the detriment of others. Researchers at the University of Michigan, for example, published a December 2020 letter in the New England Journal of Medicine detailing their research that found oximeters were nearly three times as likely to miss hypoxemia, or below-normal levels of oxygen in the blood, in Black patients compared to white patients.
The COVID-19 pandemic raised the popularity and need for these devices as patients quarantining at home are advised to monitor their oxygen levels. Inaccurate readings that either over or under-record one's oxygen levels would either keep a patient from seeking emergency help if their oxygen levels are actually below 90%, or would raise the risk of exposure to a patient's family if they sought out emergency help when it wasn't necessary.
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