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Good Technology, a provider of enterprise mobility management tools designed to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD), reports that iPhone activations were at an all time high in Q1 2012 among its enterprise customers. Good Technology's customers include eight of the top 10 financial institutions, seven of the top 10 healthcare organizations, half of the Fortune 100, and companies from every major industry. The Good Technology Device Activation Report is based on the activations by the company's enterprise customers of Apple, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets - but not RIM's BlackBerry devices, which the company's solutions do not service. The results reveal increasing enterprise willingness to implement iPhone, while the comparatively lower rates of Android activations could indicate some hesitancy on the part of enterprises to permit those devices to be used. In fact, the handful of Good Technology customers that do permit the use of Android devices in the enterprise report that the Google mobile OS accounts for 28 percent of the mobile devices they activated in Q1 2012. Here are 10 highlights from the report.
Customers in the financial services field were most likely to activate either iOS or Android-based devices during Q1 2012, accounting for 36.1 percent of all mobile device activations during the period.
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Avillion provides a variety of services that nourish all aspects of the human psyche (body, mind, spirit, and soul) and its interaction within the Natural World. Learning to think with the heart and feel with the mind activates "Timeless Wisdom of Heart" as we apply it to the most mundane, routine and spiritual tasks.
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(2) ROONEY MARA vs. (15) BRANGELINA
Oscar nominee vs Oscar nominee!
Rooney really, really pounded the pavement for Girl With the Blunt-Cut Bangs. I mean, seriously, take a stroll through her archives. When everyone else was out Christmas shopping, she was all over the world doing this:
And this:
(Although I actually didn't hate that, y'all's feelings were mixed. As they also were about this, and this. ) No one's feelings were particularly mixed about THIS, though:
Say it with me: YIKES. Sure, it wasn't ALL bad — Mara had some hits, too, and she's definitely got a well-honed personal style, which at least means she's THINKING about it — but when things went downhill, they rolled like an avalanche:
Are we sure that's not Daniel Radcliffe in the midst of a detailed social experiment? And it all, of course, culminated in her Droopy Oscar Gown, which, as I said at the time, felt like the Platonic Ideal of Everything We Expect From Rooney Mara. Regardless of what happens here, I hope she has a long and illustrious career and that she looks crazy nearly the entire time.
Speaking of Platonic Ideals, as well as people whom I suspect might be somewhat crazy:
I love that picture. Every single civilian in that photo is using it as his or her Facebook profile pic right now. What I don't love is how beige Brad is. He looks like he's dressed to do some surveillance work leaning against the wall of a Taco Bell. Although I wish he's turned to the dude behind him and said, "WE'RE ALMOST TWINS. Why aren't you more monocromatic, dude?"
Sadly, Brad and Ang spent a LOT of time this year looking BLAAAAAAAAND:
Snooze. Especially her. His cane adds interest, because I can imagine that he's got a rapier secreted inside it, in case a duel breaks out.
In fairness, though, when they WEREN'T bland, they were kind of hilarious, secretly. Obviously, we'll never forget The Leg. And this is so well coordinated, it actually makes me laugh:
I hope they got home and traded outfits, just for laughs (I must give them props for how will their respective Navy Ensemble fits). On the other hand, THIS is not bland at all, and it is definitely laughable:
I don't know who that guy is, but he's a scream and I want to subscribe to his newsletter. I mean, he's just f'ing with us now, right? That hair? Those glasses? That attitude?
Don't believe me? THIS PROVES IT:
Nothing says, "I'm just screwing with you guys" like transforming yourself into a Val Kilmer impersonator but posing in front of a GIANT PHOTOGRAPH of yourself in full-on Hot Mode. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME, BRAD? Respect the hotness! It respects you! (PS: I thought you were really great in Moneyball and you kinda got robbed this year.)
Whose fug reigns supreme?
- Rooney Mara (64%, 5,400 Votes)
- Brangelina (36%, 3,058 Votes)
Total Voters: 8,420
(3) VANESSA HUDGENS vs. (14) LUCY HALE
And a tip of the hat to YOU, Ms Hudgens. You came to PLAY this March. To wit:
Not to mention:
(Hi, Austin Butler! You're kind of great on Switched at Birth. Also, your poker face in the, er, face of some of your girlfriend's ensembles is powerful.)
And, proving that she doesn't just fug it up in her personal life:
In fact, V Hudg's red carpet appearances were routinely on the wack side. But let's get real. Was ANYTHING anything as wack as this was?
I. Can't. Even.
Neither can Lucy Hale. She's turned her back.
All the better to show us how very, very butt-crack-adjacent that dress is.
This one, on the other hand, is more about one thigh- and one shoulder-adjacent, making it basically the dress version of a two-piece KFC meal, this being the second KFC-reference I've made on GFY on three days. Am I just really, really hungry?
Speaking of food, this is kind of like a cupcake-liner:
And here, it's like her feet are tied up like little boxes of candy:
Shoot. I AM hungry. While I go get a snack….
Whose fug reigns supreme?
- Vanessa Hudgens (93%, 7,613 Votes)
- Lucy Hale (7%, 577 Votes)
Total Voters: 8,184
(6) MICHELLE WILLIAMS vs. (11) TYRA BANKS
I was about to say, "you'd never see THESE two in the same room," and then I remembered that ANTM and Dawson's Creek were on the same network and therefore hopefully they used to hang out at promo shoots, TyTy teaching Michelle how best to smize, and Michelle telling Tyra about all the good sandwich places in Wilmington. Oh, Tyra. We tease because we love. Look at how you decided to promote your YA novel, Modelland, which is…quite a book:
This was also during the period that Tyra was attending Harvard Business School, and decided this meant she needed to wear Sexy Business Wear all over the place. That was fun. Speaking of suits:
At least she looked happy?
Tyra, for her part, ALWAYS looks happy:
That vest is like the unholy union of The Gap and a straitjacket, and yet her face looks fantastic. At least she ALWAYS has her face. I once watched a whole episode of her talk show focused on someone's fear of pickles, and another one about a girl with one really big leg, and Tyra's face always looked great throughout.
And Michelle always has her cute hair, even when she's wearing what one of our readers so wisely called Care Bear Couture:
HER DRESS. IS CRYING. That's too on the nose, Michelle.
Speaking of subtlety in clothing:
They did NOT cover that at Harvard Business School.
And Marilyn Monroe School didn't, apparently, get around to teaching Michelle that headbands are best deployed on Blair Waldorf circa 2009:
I liked that dress, but the headband makes me a little stabby. (I also enjoy that post, given that I wrote it back when we thought Michelle was the front-runner for the Oscar, before Viola took over, and Meryl then won. MADNESS!)
Whose fug reigns supreme?
- Tyra "Fear of Dolphins" Banks (82%, 6,638 Votes)
- Michelle "Fear of Dawson's" Williams (18%, 1,464 Votes)
Total Voters: 8,095
(7) HEIDI KLUM vs. (10) SWINTON
I was about to declare this a model-off, then I remembered that SWINTON is not a model. Just a tall drink of awesome.
Poor Heidi:
Happier days, although not for your thighs, girl. That union suit is friend to no woman, not even a supermodel. Also unfriendly:
Is the beige a theme? Because I'm not loving it. (In fact, Klum also sported a beige at the Globes, although I think that one was much less of a disaster.)
SWINTON also tended toward the monochrome this year. White on white:
And yet more white:
AND she wore white to the BAFTAs AND to the SAGs. Maybe SWINTON is secretly a ghost? Or the head priestess for some kind of obscure but very chic religious order.
That being said, there's something to be said for her elegance, regardless of its wackiness. For example, can you imagine her ever showing up wearing something like this?
I mean, I would die. Nor can I imagine her wearing a huge sea anemone:
Actually, maybe I CAN see that one. After all, she did go out in her bathrobe:
Sea creatures may not be entirely off the table.
Whose fug reigns supreme?
- Heidi Klum (64%, 5,143 Votes)
- SWINTON (36%, 2,901 Votes)
Total Voters: 8,040


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Over the years I can't think of anything on SlideShare.com that I thought was actually worth sharing until I recently saw this deck from Weiden + Kennedy Amsterdam called 'How to (not) fail' that may be the best agency presentation I've ever seen. It has a much needed but rarely discussed truth that most brands assume their consumers are all in love with them but the facts about how consumers interact with brands is very different. Brands need to understand the difference between the consumers who drive actual revenue and the consumers who simply drive publicity and create strategies that will leverage both. The deck is a quick read but has a lot of good thinking and facts that you can use to help shape your brand strategy to create stronger consumer bonds.
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A Short War Episode: Syriac MFS and Kurdish YPG Ambushed by ISIS Were Saved by U.S. Marines – Tribute to the Marines
I would like to share with you a short episode which proves the greatness of the US.
The US Marines are so great, I have a very good experience with them. The Syriac MFS a fraction of U.S.-led SDF told me they love the U.S. Marines, they always have their back, they come out of nowhere. They helped SDF so much in Syria and rescued lives several times.
Here is a short episode which occurred in Raqqa:
Once the Kurdish YPG and Christian MFS were trapped in a building surrounded by ISIS (and popping up from tunnels), many SDF (Kurds and Christian fighters) were injured and on the verge of dying. Russia had forbidden air support because US shot down an Assad airplane attacking SDF over Tabqa.
The Christian guys sent me a message that they are dying, fully trapped, and 2 Kurds from YPG bled to death already. Hours passed and we tried everything to inform US Army to re-start air support but there was an order not to bomb Raqqa so that Russia wouldnt retaliate and kill pilots. Everyone was saying last goodbye to his family, many families were crying because their children who were fighters were dying and they couldnt do anything. I contacted Rojava and others, and gave them again their exact positions. Hours passed, I was helpless. All were helpless.
Then out of nothing artillery was heard. I received an SMS: The Marines, the Marines are saving us.
God bless the Marines for what they did. Tribute for the US Marines
The photo attached shows where they were trapped in Raqqa, the Marines will remember well that day: 23 June 2017.


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This past weekend, there was some big Deadpool news. At the Marvel Games panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Deadpool actually showed up and interrupted the panel. He made the announcement that there is a Deadpool video game coming up and Deadpool fans couldn't be happier. You can watch the actual panel with Deadpool HERE.
Not everyone is an expert on Deadpool. There have been an incredible amount of Deadpool comics since his debut back in 1991. According to the Comic Vine database, he's appeared in over 1000 comics (some may be reprint volumes from other countries).
For those wanting to read Deadpool now, to get caught up or just to get to know who he is and what he's about, trying to pick what to read could be intimidating. Here are some of the better Deadpool comics you should read and are easily available.
== TEASER ==What is the easiest way to get started on Deadpool? If you don't already have a local comic shop, you can always get comics through comiXology. There are a few comics you can easily get. Here are some of the better ones.
Deadpool Classic Volume 1
This is a great place to start. You can get it for $16.99 and it contains Deadpool's earliest appearances. The 1993 four-issue miniseries was written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Joe Madureira.
The four-issue miniseries from 1994 was written by Mark Waid. Back in his earlier appearances, we see him here with more of his established character. There's also the beginning of his infatuation with Siryn. Deadpool has to face off against Juggernaut and Black Tom. What's more interesting is his healing factor wasn't working too well at one point. It's almost a foreshadowing to what he's dealing with right now in the current comics.
There's also DEADPOOL #1 from 1997. This was the amazing beginning of Joe Kelly's run.
Deadpool Volume 1: Secret Invasion (2008)
This volume contains the first five issues of the current series. It was a Secret Invasion tie-in but was also the beginning of Daniel Way's incredible run. This marked the new age of Deadpool. Shortly after this, we started to see an overabundance of Deadpool comics. Throughout the multiple series we saw, Way's DEADPOOL remained consistently good.
Deadpool Volume 3: X Marks the Spot
Deadpool is often associated with the X-Men. What people tend to forget is, he's not a mutant. But there was a time (in 2010) when he started thinking that being a mercenary wasn't the best thing to be. He decided he wanted to be part of the X-Men.
Unfortunately, he thinks a good way to get on the X-Men's good side is to kill Mercury's father, who told the press the X-Men were holding her captive on the mutant haven island, Utopia. Deadpool's just so silly.
You can also find individual issues of DEADPOOL on comiXology. You can pretty much get caught up on the entire current series. Not everyone wants to read digital comics. The above are available in printed trade paperbacks. Others worth checking out follow and can be found at your local comic shop, book store or online sites such as Amazon.
Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth: Head Trip (2009)
This volume contains all thirteen issues of the Victor Gischler 2009 series. It may not be considered one of the classic runs and did end after 13 issues but it did feature Deadpool teaming up withZombie Deadpool head. That might sound absurd if you don't know the backstory but it's really just another period in Deadpool's life. Deadpool…with a chopped off zombie head version of him from an alternate universe. What more do you really need to know?
Deadpool: Suicide Kings (2009)
Mike Benson and Carlo Barberi deliver a tale of Deadpool getting framed along with appearances by Punisher, Spider-Man and Tombstone.
Deadpool Vs. the Marvel Universe (2008)
This collects issues 43-50 of CABLE AND DEADPOOL. Deadpool fighting other heroes in the Marvel Universe. What more could you want?
It should also be noted that pretty much the entire CABLE AND DEADPOOL run was great stuff.
Deadpool Comics to Avoid
I may be in the minority here. In fact I'd love to hear if there are those that disagree. During the recent Deadpool wave of comics, I was still buying every single comic because I really dig the character. There was one that basically pissed me off. After one too many cruddy and pointless issues, I finally stopped buying it. I was in the buying-out-of-loyalty camp but enough was enough. DEADPOOL TEAM-UP was the series that pissed me off.
DEADPOOL CORPS had a promising idea. I didn't dislike it as much as TEAM-UP. I just immediately lost interest. Maybe I needed to give it another chance but it just started falling away from who Deadpool is supposed to be.
This is just the beginning. There are plenty more Deadpool comics worth checking out. If you have a particular favorite trade or run, be sure to list it in the comments below!


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It is illegal to buy votes, but not illegal to put people on your payroll who will endorse you. While it may not be illegal, it is unseemly to buy endorsements. I am talking about Bill Freeman and the number of prominent people who have endorsed him and are on his campaign payroll. At-large Metro Councilman Jerry Maynard and state Rep. Brenda Gilmore are among those who "endorse" Freeman but are also paid "consultants" to his campaign. Another person paid by the campaign who has endorsed Freeman is Democratic Rep. Sherry Jones. Maynard got paid $18,090 for three months work on the campaign.
To read The Tennessean article that exposed this, follow this link; however, unless you are a subscriber to the Tennessean you may not be able to access it. It looks like the Tennessean is finally putting up their pay wall.
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Great titles. I especially like to see split screen multiplayer games rising! It´s so fun with friends and family. Unity getting better and better really fast! Congratulations to all involved in this big event!
Made with Unity Showcase at Unite Austin 2017
First, a big thank you to everyone who submitted to our Made with Unity Showcase at Unite Austin 2017! Our goal was to pick unique games of varying styles, genres, mechanics, and platforms, and we're excited to have had an amazing selection to choose from that made the selection process a pleasantly difficult one.
Unite 2015 was the first year we hosted a Made with Unity showcase, and we're very excited to once again to continue to host a space within the conference dedicated exclusively to projects created by the Unity community. It's a place where attendees can take a break from sessions to play, see what your industry peers have been up to, and exchange knowledge about development. This year we've got some great experiences to check out, including VR, AR, PC, console, and mobile projects. We're excited for you all to see everything in October!
If you haven't yet signed up for Unite Austin 2017, head on over to the Unite website read all about it and pick up your tickets!
Unite Austin's Made with Unity Showcase will include:
Antigraviator by Cybernetic Walrus
Blocks by Google
Bounty Battle by Darkscreen Games
Cadillac Virtual Showroom by All Things Media
Children of Morta by Dead Mage
Crowfall by ArtCraft Entertainment
Gigant Shock by Carbon Eyed
I Expect You to Die by Schell Games
Super Lucky's Tale by Playful Corp
Pikuniku by Sectordub
Pixel Ripped 1989 by Pixel Ripped / published by ARVORE
Tiny Bubbles by Pine Street Codeworks
To the Top by Electric Hat Games
Underworld Ascendant by Otherside Entertainment
Voltron VR Chronicles by Digital Domain and DreamWorks
Waggle Words by Vermont Digital Arts
Wartide: Heroes of Atlantis by Outact
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Sherlock and Squares Hackerrank I think you might go through this problem but here I'm going to make it little more interesting. So the problem is like: Watson gives two integers (A and B) to Sherlock and asks if he can be able to count the number of square integers between A and B(both inclusive) to test his intelligence. To make it simple Watson also explains: A square integer is an integer which is the square of an integer. For …
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There is always a pattern in every coding Interview.They asked some common questions. In this post, we are providing one of the,m that is Quickest way to Find the missing number in an array of numbers of n-1 numbers and these integers are in the range of 1 to n. We will right the efficient optimum, readable complete solution for that.
ThoughtWorks is a privately owned, global technology company which provides software design and delivery, and pioneering tools and consulting services and closely associated with the movement for agile software development. in 2016 ThoughtWorks came for placement drive in AMU, here we are providing the snapshot of that drive with the help of Abu Talha Danish.
Do you know what's Pointer? In this post you will have a theory about the pointer, it's notation, address, referencing and dereferencing. you understand that if we know the address we can find the value so in spite of value just play with an address that what pointers do. A pointer points to a memory address
C Program to print Prime Numbers between 2 numbers Do you know what is prime? Ok here we are every number that is only divisible by 1 or itself is prime so we will write a C Program to print Prime Numbers between 2 numbers or interval that should be entered by User This first program is simple here we are doing it in simple way #include <stdio.h> int main() { int low, high, i, flag; printf("Enter two numbers(intervals): "); …
Today I'm going to take you on a ride of pointers with the help of different topics. We all know that we're very afraid of pointers since we first read it. Today I'm going to try to let you explain the uneasy POINTERS, to make you learn Pointers. What are Pointers? First of all, starting with the explanation where these have come from i.e. Dynamic Data Structures in which many things like pointers, linked list, stack, queues and different things …
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Super Reduced String Hackerrank Steve has a string, x, consisting of n lower case English alphabetic letters. In one operation, he can delete any pair of adjacent letters with the same value. For example, string "aabcc" would become either "aab" or "bcc" after the operation. Statement: Steve wants to reduce s as much as possible. To do this, he will repeat the above operation as many times as it can be performed. Help Steve out by finding and printing s's …


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If you're a fan of middle east culture, then you're probably already aware of how cool Pakistan is. If you're not yet, then you just might be by the end of this article. Here are some more great facts about the nation many people don't know.
Number Eight: Pakistan Has The Youngest Certified Microsoft Experts
It its at least one thing that everyone knows about the country, it is how awesome they are with computers (there's a lot of engineers out there). If there's at least one other thing people should know about it, is that the nation is the home of the youngest certified Microsoft experts. Their names are Arfa Karim and Babar Iqbal.
Number Seven: There's More Readers Everyday
Pakistan has made major strides towards becoming quite progressive in their ways, continually finding ways to improve. In the last 9 years, the nation has increased their literacy rate by over 250 percent. That's rather impressive!
Number Six: They Are Innovative With Chickpeas
Chickpeas, which are also known as garbanzo beans, are produced a lot in Pakistan. The country uses them to create a gelatin-free marshmallow whip that is often accompanied with vegetables. The only country that beats them in this area is India.
Number Five: It's The Home of Old, Possibly Haunted Civilizations
Indus Valley and Monhejo-Daro are ancient civilizations which are found only in Pakistan. Rumors have it that people can still sense the energy of the original cities, which is creepy. In the day time, anyone can see just how beautiful these places might have been.
Number Four: It is the Land of the Pure
When people don't understand the meaning of foreign words, their appreciation for them is often lost. This being said, the word Pakistan means land of the pure, which some people say is connected to the people's strong belief system. Learning more words in this way should allow more people to thus appreciate the cultures which regard them.
Number Three: There's Combat Jobs for Women
Besides Turkey, Pakistan is the only Muslim country to allow women to try to get combat jobs. Many other locations only allow women to do siege work, but not in Pakistan. In this way they are progressive.
Number Two: There's Some Crazy Birthrates
It has been estimated that every seven seconds, a new baby is born in Pakistan. Depending on how fast you read, that means that at least 1-2 babies has been born! That is absolutely crazy!
Number One: It Has Khewra
Khewra, which is also known as the Khewra Salt Mine, is the largest salt mine in all of Pakistan. It's a major tourist attraction and has hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.


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All kinds of animals can get into your house and cause havoc. Humans do not want to share their home with these creatures, since they carry disease. Keep reading to find methods for getting rid of them.
Use hairspray to kill cockroaches. If you ever have a cockroach in your home and don't have any bug killer on hand, try using an aerosol hairspray. It allows you to keep a significant distance between yourself and the roach, while being an effective means of suffocating and killing it.
One way to kill hornets or bees is to spray the insect with hairspray. In addition to killing existing bugs, it also repels future ones.
Bedbugs are difficult to eradicate because they hide in places that you cannot see. Before you call the exterminator, seal off any cracks or crevices. By doing this, you will prevent them being able to escape a timely death.
Remember that as much as your houseplants might bring life to your home, some of that life might be pests. If you suspect that they are infested with aphids, spray your houseplants regularly with a solution of soap and water. That should be enough to manage the pest problem without exposing your plants and home to insecticides.
If cracks and crevices are visible, make certain to seal them immediately. Unwanted visitors looking for a way into your comfortable home take advantage of these small entryways. They won't be able to come in if their entrance is blocked.
Vacuuming your home on a weekly basis is the best way to get rid of pest. Use your vacuum on your mattress too if you have bed bugs. Replace the vacuum bag regularly and invest in a quality carpet cleaning mousse if you want to disinfect your entire home efficiently.
Pesky mosquitoes are known to multiply in stagnant water. If you have a birdbath in your yard, change the water every three days. Many people also suggest adding lavender to a birdbath to help combat your mosquito population. So, try adding it to your birdbath each time you refill it.
Carpenter ants are attracted to damp wood; therefore, if you notice an increase in carpenter ants, check your pipes and roof for leaks. Once you have found where your problem is located, fix the leak and replace the wood to help quickly rid your home of carpenter ants. You may also want to call in a pest-control expert to treat your home.
If you have a pest problem, you should start by identifying the kind of pest you are dealing with so you can look up appropriate solutions. Observe the kind of damages, look for droppings or signs of nesting and contact a professional if you are not sure how to identify the pest.
Getting pests out of the home can be tough, but these tips are a good place to start. If you don't do the work, nothing will get better. Use the above tips to get rid of pests right away!


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Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, dropped three of four patent-infringement claims in its lawsuit against Uber over the startup's autonomous vehicle program.
Waymo's decision to include patent claims in its complaint against Uber was a surprise move for Google parent Alphabet, which normally prides itself on limiting patent fights. The bulk of Waymo's case is not over patents, but trade secrets.
Waymo alleges that Uber stole trade secrets from Waymo when Anthony Levandowski, who worked for Waymo, downloaded 14,000 files to his personal computer and then joined Uber to lead the startup's driverless car program.
Uber fired Levandowski in late May. The executive has invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination and has refused to testify in the case, hindering Uber's ability to defend itself against Waymo's claims.
US District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco has asked Waymo to narrow its more than 100 trade secrets claims to fewer than 10 to put in front of a jury. In a June 7 hearing, he also said, "I want to reiterate to the plaintiff here that you should think a lot about just dropping the patent part of this case."
"Waymo's retreat on three of their four patent claims is yet another sign that they have overpromised and can't deliver," Uber said in a statement.
"Not only have they uncovered zero evidence of any of the 14,000 files in question coming to Uber, they now admit that Uber's LiDAR design is actually very different than theirs. Faced with this hard truth, Waymo has resorted to floating conspiracy theories not rooted in fact, doing everything they can to put the focus on sensation rather than substance."
LiDAR is a key component that helps autonomous vehicles see their surroundings, and it's at the center of this case. A Waymo spokesman said Friday that it dropped the three patent claims because they relate to a specific "Spider" lidar design that Uber no longer uses. The fourth patent claim focuses on another lidar design, "Fuji," that the startup continues to use, the spokesman said.
"Uber has assured the court in statements made under penalty of perjury that it no longer uses and will not use that device, so we have narrowed the issues for trial by dismissing the patent claims as to that device, with the right to re-file suit if needed," the Waymo spokesman said in a statement. "We look forward to trial."
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- Uber said to see financial growth, possible Waymo settlement
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Budha Pamela Varacek Cross Stitch Kit (PVBLBUD)GeckoRouge Modern and Contemporary Cross Stitch are proud to announce that we have teamed up with éPamela Varacek to bring you delightful modern cross stitch kits.
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4 Strategies to Help You Bounce Back from Adversity
We all face difficult times at some point in our lives. Sometimes, adversity comes in waves, with one hardship or misfortune following another. These times can change our lives and challenge our beliefs about the world.
What makes for adversity is different for each person. For example, while one person might see the loss of a job as an opportunity, many (if not most) would find it stressful.
These life-changing situations often happen when we experience a death, job loss, serious illness or other traumatic events.
How you act when faced with setbacks and hardships can be as unique as you are. But according to the American Psychological Association (APA), what you have in common with anyone else facing adversity is "a flood of strong emotions and a sense of uncertainty."
So how do we overcome adversity?
With resilience — the ability to overcome obstacles and deal with difficult, life-changing events. It is the capacity to make realistic plans and carry them out. It may require you to solve difficult problems, experience painful emotions or take action when you'd rather step back. But in order to overcome adversity, it is necessary to foster resilience.
The good news is that resilience is not a trait. This means it is not something we're either born with or without. It's a skill everyone can learn.
You can develop resilience by following these strategies:
- Focus on building relationships.Studies have shown that strong, supportive relationships are one of the primary factors in resilience. Whether it's family, friends or co-workers, having role models, encouragement, support, love and trust is important to the ability to overcome adversity.
- Accept change.When change happens, especially if it brings pain or hardship, it's natural to wish that it hadn't occurred. But once it's happened, continuing to fight the change only keeps you stuck in difficult emotions. Instead, try acknowledging that this change is hard, painful and unwanted. Then ask yourself how you want to live and what type of person you want to be going forward.
- Try to learn about your strengths.Ask yourself how you've dealt with adversity in the past. In what ways are you strong? Are you a decision-maker, able to reach out and help others? Are you optimistic by nature? Able to make others laugh? Persistent? Take time to reflect and build upon your strengths, then use them to your best advantage.
- Act.Overcoming difficult circumstances can require us to take difficult action. Even if it's a very small step, it's important to move forward.
It may feel as if the obstacles you face are tougher to overcome than those of others. The reality is that every day, ordinary people are required to rise above their circumstances, dust themselves off and continue on. You can do it too.
Matta, C. (2018). 4 Strategies to Help You Bounce Back from Adversity. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 29, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/blog/4-strategies-to-help-you-to-bounce-back-from-adversity/
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Sparkly makeup like you've never seen it before! Our ALL NEW Diamond Dazzlers Loose Foil Pigment is the shimmery sensation you need for your most enchanting eye effects. These high-performance shimmer powders come in four dazzling colors – Radiant, Brilliant, Flashy, and Precious – to add a high-shine foil effect to your most captivating creations. Also launching is our Base Booster Glitter & Shadow Glue and two Studio Pro Silicone Paddle Applicators – both large and small – to effortlessly add a twinkle to your eye.
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When smokey and sparkly makeup collide… the magic happens! The smokey eye is an extremely versatile classic that works for all occasions. Matte or metallic, subtle or striking, there's tons of ways to make this look your own. That's why we can't wait to see all of the dazzling smokey eye looks you create with Diamond Dazzlers!
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This ultra-trendy eye look is taking over the makeup world! Whether you're browsing Instagram, watching a tutorial from your fave beauty maven, or just people-watching during a night out, we know you've stopped to admire a beautiful halo eye. It's the perfect look for evening intensity, and matches your favorite sparkly, metallic dress!
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The cat eye is one of the most timeless makeup looks there is! It was made famous by Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra back in Hollywood's Golden Age, and decades later has become a cultural phenomenon. While it typically refers to winged eyeliner – this look can be even more fun with just eyeshadow and SPARKLES!
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January 11 2014
Colour Trends 2014 as featured on some of Australia's leading paint houses websites can probably be summarised as four general colour palettes which we've attempted to group for you for ease.
Today we'll look at a palette that compromises soft pastel versions of blues, greens, grey, purple and orange. They are very gentle soothing colours drawn from nature.
Dulux calls their palette 'The Precious Elemental Colours' and 'Head Space' is Haymes name. There are so many ways to apply these. Hopefully the photos will inspire you.
Remember, there are no rules for decorating. The most important thing to remember is do YOU love it? Usually one palette will resonate with you and you can use it to update your accessories or as a guide to redecorating a room. Trends come and go but they can be useful to try challenge us to think outside our comfort zone sometimes.
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My name is Partison Phiri but most people call me Paddy. I am not sure how I became Paddy, but I love my alias.
I joined The Wilf Ward Family Trust in 2007 whilst I was a student. I wanted relief work to enable me to continue my studies, but I also wanted to work somewhere that I was passionate about.
I developed a passion working in the disability sector during my previous job as a school teacher in Africa, in fact I spent the greater part of my teaching career, almost 20 years working and supporting pupils with various disabilities.
I was introduced to The Wilf Ward Family Trust via a friend. I expressed my interest in working for the Trust, applied for a Relief Support Worker position and was delighted when they offered me a job.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone in the Trust, the service users and colleagues.
I am glad to say that I have gained lots of new experiences whilst working in the Trust; each day, each month brings its own unique experiences; no two days are the same. I have made mistakes but have grown as a person because of them.
I particularly enjoy working with people who have autism; my knowledge of the subject has greatly increased.
I find people fascinating, I enjoy working alongside my colleagues and supporting service users, watching people around me grow into unique individuals with their own particular qualities, skills, dreams and needs.
I have also seen legislation and policies in real practice, I see them in action whist working on a daily basis; this has taught me a lot about how The Trust operates and the role of my managers.
I would like to believe that my inclusion in the staff team has brought a difference; I am of African origin, I think the Wilf Ward Family Trust environment is very inclusive and I think, good for everyone.
I would like to thank the service users I have supported over the years for bringing me joy, and on the whole I want to thank the Trust; my managers at all levels for accepting my presence in The Trust. It has made a real difference to me and I am thankful because I have been supported in a lot of ways.
Thank you to everyone that is supported by, and works for the Trust.


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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Age 69
David V. Steinmann, 69, of Beaver Dam passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Randolph Health Services.
David was born the son of Hans and Annabelle (McCrea) Steinmann on September 25, 1950 in Monroe, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed with John Deere Horicon Works until his retirement. David was married to Teresa "Teri" Towne on January 26, 2018. David was a man who enjoyed life. He especially enjoyed taking daily walks and riding his 1800 Honda Goldwing.
David is survived by his wife, Teresa "Teri" of Beaver Dam; two children: Linda "Pennie" (Jarrod) Stephan of Round Rock, TX and David "Beaver" Steinmann, Jr. of Naples, FL; two sisters: Linda (Philip) Maune of Yukon, OK and Mary Lou (Mike) Weber of Poynette; sister-in-law, Debra Towne of Beaver Dam; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Hans Edward Steinmann.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Military honors will conclude the service at the funeral home.
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Workware and Active Operations Management (AOM) drives performance improvements in a rapidly changing environment
Finding cost savings within an existing operation is tough enough, but reducing costs while increasing the speed – and maintaining the quality – of service provided?
Finding cost savings within an existing operation is tough enough, but reducing costs while increasing the speed – and maintaining the quality – of service provided? That's a real challenge… Yet following the implementation of Workware and AOM, that's exactly what Capita Multi-Client achieved!
Reasons for change
A number of factors pushed Capita to improve the performance of their operation:
Managing change: New contractual terms required Capita Multi-Client to deliver the same quality of service at the same cost, while shortening service levels from 5 to 3 days. As Mark Randall, MD for Capita Multi-Client, explains: "We needed to deliver better service, with the same number of people. Therefore, productivity became a key factor in the new contract." In this context, the challenge was to implement a controlled transition to operational practices that would enable the operation to work with tighter service levels, and to do so within an ambitious timescale.
Cost reduction: Capita already ran a cost-effective Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operation, but their clients were becoming increasingly demanding. "Cost is always important, but nowadays it is important to deliver service improvement. Most clients also want to have a 'step up' in the service delivered," explains Mark Randall.
Strategic flexibility: Capita manage a variety of services through their operation. As client requirements change and work volumes shift, they need to be flexible with their resources to meet changing demands and build the capability to manage future challenges. In order to control and best use this flexibility, Capita prioritised the development of the current operations management approach and the need for "a shared solution across accounts".
"The consistency of performance measurement means we are comparing apples with apples, which is an absolute necessity when peoples' pay is based on their performance."
Why ActiveOps?
In Mark Randall's words, the need to find a capacity planning solution "was not just the case of putting in an IT solution. Workware and AOM was all about improving the skills of our team managers. The introduction of Workware and AOM gave us a shift in management culture, as well as providing Capita with hard, factual data to ensure that the account is working as it should be and that we achieve the next level of efficiency in order to lead the market."
The solution provides Capita Multi-Client with the tools, method and skills to assist them in actively balancing work and resources across teams. It also provides insights that allow managers to optimise the operation. Workware and AOM delivers a blended approach that incorporates a data-driven technological solution for consistency and visibility of work and available resources, and a tested framework of methods and skills to enable managers to make information-led decisions.
How did ActiveOps help?
The AOM and Workware approach enabled Capita to plan, control and deliver their services with new certainty, and exploit opportunities as they arose (e.g. reducing regulatory risk by cross-training staff in critical specialisms, and training staff for work with new clients as workloads changed).
During the implementation, particular attention was given to productivity. As Mark Randall notes: "It's not about throwing more staff at the issue in order to achieve the service levels and avoid fines. Nor is it about reducing quality. What we have done is get a better understanding of team and individual performance through our implementation. We have thereby driven—and continue to drive—performance improvements." The cost of the Workware implementation across Capita was recouped in seven months.
As well as the productivity gains, ActiveOps continually provides the senior management team with the necessary method and visibility of workloads and capacity to better balance work and resources across teams. Moreover, as Linda Pegler, Customer Services Manager, notes: "The consistency of performance measurement means we are comparing apples with apples, which is an absolute necessity when peoples' pay is based on their performance." "Identifying which areas of the operation were meeting productivity best practices was a challenge and required a lot of manual counting, but Workware provided one version of the truth based on consistent measurement and reporting," adds Mark Randall.
Careful management of change was crucial to guaranteeing staff and management engagement. When asked how his people reacted to Workware, Mark says: "It's great for the staff on the floor because it makes their life a bit less stressful. We can be more specific now with staff and clients, and have a degree of certainty about when things can happen, which is so much better than a 'best endeavours' approach!"
We needed to deliver better service, with the same number of people. Therefore, productivity became a key factor in the new contract.
Key benefits for Capita
In summary, some of the long-term, sustainable achievements most valued by Capita include:
Shorter service levels
Due to improved medium-term planning and increased eefficiency when balancing work and resources, Capita reduced service levels from 5 to 3 days, while maintaining their profit margin
Individual performance management
Workware has provided accurate data about individuals, which has given team leaders the confidence to manage individual performance on a daily basis. In addition, improved communication with teams about their progress towards their planned outcomes and the use of visual controls mean that staff feel more informed and involved with their performance and the expectations of the business. "Nobody wants to be below where they should be," says Mark Randall, "but staff need to have a clear idea of where they stand. Thanks to the increased transparency provided by Workware, staff know what is expected of them and what they can achieve.
A reduction in overtime through improved productivity
The introduction of the AOM planning cycle clearly identified the gaps between work and resources, which enabled cross-training of staff to take place when there were surplus resources. This addressed the issue of limited flexibility and enabled the delivery of service at a lower cost base through a 10% improvement in productivity and removing dependence on overtime for a few skilled individuals (overall, overtime was reduced by 50%).


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China Fun Fact – The world's first paper money was created in China 1,400 years ago.
I have so much to say about China, so it will be over four posts. The first post will deal with my general overall feel of China with quite a few pictures, and the other three posts will deal with Shanghai, Beijing and Xi'an, hope you enjoy the journey with me.
I was pretty nervous about going to China on my own; I didn't know if I was going to stand out or feel uncomfortable being so far away from home on my own. The furthest I had travelled on my own was New York, and that doesn't count as its home away from home. This was a flight which was about 12 hours direct, no layover and going to a country where I could not speak a word of the language. Therefore I had to do a lot of research about China and to make myself as safe as possible but still be able to enjoy my trip. I found Virgin Holidays which was a bit pricey but I am a sucker for Virgin Atlantic, so I went ahead with the booking and had to pay the dreaded single person supplement. Reflecting now I am glad I went with Virgin the tour guides were lovely and I met some wonderful people, one of which I still speak to today.
I have to admit I stood out like a sore thumb, in the beginning, I was OK with it, but after a while, I could not tolerate it anymore. The issue I had was being black, plain and simple. I did not see it as racism when I was regularly stared out, or locals tried to take pictures of me without asking. My personal favourite was turning to my left and seeing someone standing just behind me while someone else in front tries to take a picture. The other one is standing as a group with my tour group and random people taking pictures of us without our permission. I guess if I charged for every photo taken I would have made my holiday back. To be frank, it was just plain rude, and at times ignorant, we are not novelties but human beings as well. I appreciate at times some of the locals visiting mainland China were from the outskirts and probably never seen a black person apart from on TV were 'giddy' at seeing myself and others, but it was still not a pleasant experience. At one point I did become paranoid that someone was trying to take my picture and when I did, I was right, someone was trying to take my picture, and I would have to turn around so quickly. I would say only about three people bothered to ask to take a picture and one tried to stroke my face, and that freaked me out big time.
One of the things which shocked me was walking and hearing people gobbing on the floor especially when they are literally behind me, and it was nasty. I could not wrap my head around it at first and was disgusted every time I heard or saw it. However, within two days I automatically knew it was about to happen and made sure I was not in the firing line. I started to understand why some people did it and it was the pollution even I wanted to clear my throat, but I wouldn't dear do it, do not care where I am, I am not shaming my dad in public!
The most significant shock was open crotch pants, 'kaidangku' also known as toilet training trousers. These are worn by toddlers as the name puts it, being potty trained, it allows the child to squat the trousers split open and will enable them to ease themselves in the politest way I can put it. I was walking in a beautiful park and see this child squat and poop, the look my face was OMG, and I turned to the tour guide and asked her what just happened. She explained to me the concept of open crotched pants, and I queried her, what if they fell on their bum from running and hurt themselves, why would someone allow their child to defecate in the middle of the street. I couldn't apprehend it, and I didn't understand why!
Toilets. Toilets. Coming from such a western society, I am used to an actual toilet and not a hole in the ground. At the time I didn't know how I was going to use the toilet because I just did not want to squat over a hole in the ground and felt it was nasty but it was not. You are not sitting on a toilet seat or hovering over a seat, praying you don't touch the seat even if there is tissue there. I did get used to it and preferred it, but you do need a sturdy pair of legs. I was internally grateful I carried hand sanitiser, and tissue so was always prepared.
I think I can sum this in one sentence. People like to get close to another; there is no concept of personal space.
One tip I did learn while I was out there is crossing the road. Our tour guide told us when crossing the street look the driver right in the eye and let them know you are not afraid otherwise you will never cross the road. She showed us how to do it, and it worked, drivers would slow down and allow people to pass, the first time I did it I was scared, so halfway crossing I ran. Eventually, my confidence grew, and I was able to look the person in the eye, to let them know I can see them and they should not hit me.
Despite all of this I loved my time in China and will aim to now go off the beaten track. Regardless of all the people staring at me, I did encounter charming people, and these were people who wanted to show what was dear to them. I experienced eating in local restaurants, spending an evening in someone's home to taking public transport. I found a majority of the local people I encountered to be accommodating and friendly and eager to impress. I found China to be culturally rich and very respectful of their local heritage which made me love the country even more.
The Big Questions
Would I go back? Yes
Why? China is 9.597 million km² there is so much more I can see and do


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It's the last day of June. Wow, where did that month go? Crazy. On to July I guess! :) You know what July brings don't you?
Soon, very soon we will start some sneak peeks at the great new lines and products that will be coming your way from Jillibean Soup. You will NOT be disappointed!
But today is Soup Spotting day. I've got a few to share from my inbox that I've received recently.
Every Day the Boy would Play by Diana Fisher
This is too cute Diana. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Melonie, these pictures are hilarious. Love how you layered the tag behind your title. Thanks for sharing it with us!
and finally...
Pretty Pirouette by Sara Rossi
Sara this is so sweet. The Yellow Soup Staples were PERFECT for your daughter's pretty pirouette pictures. (say that fast) ha! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Would YOU like to be considered for Soup Spotting? Simply email me a photo of your project or a link to it online at firstname.lastname@example.com or just load it up to our Facebook Fan page.
We'd LOVE to see what you've created with Jillibean Soup products.
Have a good one!


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Given the recent press and media frenzy about worldwide terrorism, and the effect it is having on tourism in Turkey, we would be foolish to ignore the fact that people might be concerned about whether it is safe to visit Kalkan.
Whilst we fully understand the legitimate concerns you may have, we hope that this page will help put things into perspective. Frankly, we can do no better than refer you to the Foreign and Commonweath Office's current advice on visiting Turkey.
"The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to within 10 km of the border with Syria and to the city of Diyarbakir (shown in red on the map)
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:
Security force operations against the PKK and related groups are ongoing in the Sur district of Diyarbakir. The FCO advise against all travel to the city of Diyarbakir. Similar operations have taken place in Sirnak and Hakkari. You should take extreme care in these areas. See Safety and security
Over 2,500,000 British nationals visit Turkey every year. It is generally safe to travel but you should take additional safety precautions. You should be alert to your surroundings and remain vigilant in crowded places popular with tourists."
Turkey is a huge country, and Kalkan is very much in the green area of this map, about halfway between Mugla and Antalya - around 700km from the Syrian border (further than the distance from London to Prague...)
In the current climate, nowhere in the world can be considered "safe" from terrorism... but, although the FCO's rating for the threat of terrorism in Turkey is listed as HIGH, it is important to remember that this is actually lower than the official threat level in the UK, which is SEVERE. Elsewhere, Spain and France are also both classified as HIGH risk (the same level as Turkey) and there is a general underlying risk of terrorism in the USA, Portugal, Italy and many other destinations popular with British tourists. Why avoid Turkey, in favour of any of these countries that are equally at risk from terrorism? It simply doesn't make sense.
38 million travellers visited Turkey in 2015. That's more than the entire populations of Canada, or Australia. So, imagine all the people in Canada going to Turkey at once... should all of them be afraid of harm? And even if any of them were harmed, what would be the most likely cause? Would they have been any safer at home? Statistically, the danger from terrorism is tiny. Other dangers are far more prominent, at home, on a day-to-day basis than being harmed in a terrorist attack. Most of us don't worry much about those other dangers.
Looking at the risk of terrorism generally? Well, statistically, the most dangerous part of your whole trip is the drive to the airport!
Do we consider daily the risk of road and sporting accidents, DIY accidents, drowning while swimming, or even drowning in our own bathtub? (On average, one person drowns in his/her own bathtub nearly every day in the USA). In the UK, over 30 people a week are killed on the roads. That's equivalent to a major terrorist incident like the recent one in Brussels... every week, right here in the UK... but does that stop people getting in their cars?
We live in the UK. Are we afraid on a daily basis? No. Do we take sensible precautions? Yes. Are they certain to protect us? No! There is no completely safe place on Earth... not even your home.
Turkey is no more dangerous than the place you live (and may actually be safer - see above). If the media blared headlines every day of all those killed in car accidents just a few miles from home - the way they do about any terrorist incident - we'd all be too scared to leave our own front doors! But that risk is actually much, much higher.
Nearly a million foreign tourists were in Turkey on January 12, 2016: in Izmir, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pammukale, along the Mediterranean coast, etc. 25 of them were tragically involved in a deadly incident in Istanbul, but 9,999,603 were not!
Finally... to put it all into perspective: Kalkan is a tiny, friendly little town, out on its own on the beautiful Mediterranean coast. We actually feel much safer there than we do in London. You could think of it as the Turkish equivalent of a Cornish fishing village... but much further away from Istanbul and Ankara than Cornwall is from London or Birmingham. So, one question: when the IRA were inflicting their deadly attacks on British cities in the 70s, 80s and 90s, would it have stopped anyone from going on holiday to Cornwall?
Just look at the size of Turkey compared to the UK, to get a true picture of how far away Kalkan is from the so-called "problem" areas:
You know the answer.


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Trex deck and cedar pergola
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Deck with all the bells and whistles
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Trex deck with Acrylite patio cover
This beautiful deck has Trex Spiced Rum decking and an Acrylite patio cover. The cover has a black frame and "Cool blue heatstop" acrylic roofing. The railing is aluminum Ready rail.
Acrylite patio cover and Trex deck
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Acrylite patio cover
This Acrylite patio cover was installed on a new home for a customer my realtor wife Laurel Marquand previously helped purchase. It has a black aluminum frame and Cool Blue Heatstop for the acrylic roofing. This color reflects...
Fijian mahogany deck
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Fijian mahogany deck
This custom hot tub deck was designed by a landscape architect. We choose sustainable Fijian mahogany for the decking, stained in a natural color and tight knot cedar stained in a natural redwood color for the pergola and privacy screens. It will serve as a relaxing...
Pergola with fiberglass columns
This deck utilizes Timbertech brown oak decking. The pergola is primed cedar with fiberglass columns. Together they create a shady area to enjoy the back yard during the summer and a nice walkway to the hot tub in the winter.


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Do you have a friend you sort of keep at arm's length because, well, there seems to be something off about them. They're generally kind, upbeat, curious, smart, progressive, attractive, socially clued in, and so on. Yet there seems to be this ineffable quality -- you can't quite put your finger on it -- that makes you keep a comfortable distance. You socialize with him in groups, and he's very much part of the social dynamic; but when it comes to a closer intimacy, well, no.
I've come to the painful realization that I might be that friend. I know a lot of people -- and I mean a lot -- as I play many sports and am exposed to a variety of social situations which I can handle comfortably. But in terms of being, say, asked over for dinner or out to a social event involving some of these people -- no, it rarely happens. And so I wonder that, despite all that self-awareness (and years of therapy trying to become a better person), that I am just not The Guy People Want Around. Sometimes I feel that people think they can walk all over me; and though none have tried, I sometimes get the sense that I am not taken seriously when I need to be.
Or maybe that's the way it is for everyone. I have a very close friend; my two other close friends I've lost over the past couple of years, one because he got hooked on drugs and disappeared, the other because it was like a very long, bad marriage. But all that aside, I just can't shake the feeling that though people think I'm a great guy that there's something about me that rankles.
No, I'm not looking to be perfect, and yes I know how to get out and socialize. I just find myself sad about not being to make more intimate connections, despite my efforts. I'm at a loss,.


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Alaska's majesty unfolds its natural wonders as the cruise season progresses from May through September. Alaska travel considerations are highly personal, so the best time to cruise depends on the traveler's budget, schedule and sightseeing priorities. Weigh the distinct advantages of peak and shoulder seasons for timing the perfect Alaska cruise experience.
Peak Season Pleasures
Many of the major cruise lines sail the waters off Alaska. The peak of the cruising season spans from June through August. Expect rates to be higher during these months, but experiencing the state's summer wonders and long days may well be worth the price. June 21st is the longest day of the year, and depending on the location, there are as many as 22 hours of daylight in which to take in the sights. Summer temperatures are comfortable with daytime highs averaging between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit; lows dip to between 47 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit. The pleasant summer weather invites exploring ports of call such as Fairbanks, Anchorage and Juneau. Land stops may also offer the fun of joining with the wildlife in foraging for berries. June is a good time to spot caribou herds when cruising the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from Fairbanks. The salmon run peaks at this time, making it possible to view bears in pursuit of their catch of the day. Walruses may also be seen when sailing near Nome, and coastal seabird colonies are alive with summer life.
Shoulder Season Splendors
When cost is a primary consideration in taking an Alaska cruise, May and September are smart choices. Cruise rates are lower, and the scenery is spectacular. Alaska's wildflowers reach full bloom in May and waterfalls rush from the spring snow melt. Wildlife, including Dall sheep, mountain goats and black bears are easier to spot before vegetation leafs out that provides cover for the animals. The skies in shoulder season fill with the sights and sounds of migratory songbirds and seabirds. May offers another plus – it's a relatively dry month with only a 25 percent chance of rain each day. And if you hate bugs, May is the month for you because most insects have not yet hatched.
September cools down with daytime highs hovering around 55 degrees Fahrenheit; lows average 41 degrees Fahrenheit. It becomes more likely travelers will have to deal with some rain at this time. In the wild, fall is mating season for moose, caribou and muskoxen. Lucky cruisers may catch sight of antlered males in sparring rituals. Autumn foliage paints the Alaska landscape with brilliant colors providing unmatched vistas. September also brings the possibility of witnessing the northern lights, the pulsating bands of color dancing across Alaska's night skies. Count on fewer crowds on autumn cruises, lower rates and just as many Alaska wonders to experience.
Leaf Group is a USA TODAY content partner providing general travel information. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY.
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- glacier bay, Alaska image by Alan James from Fotolia.com
- Attribution: NancyHeise; License: public domain


text: Olomomo descends on Expo West 2017 by Justin Perkins | Posted in bananas, Expo West and new hope | March 11, 2017 | What happens when a monkey spots a huge banana? Bliss. For the monkey anyway! Hey bananas, keep your eyes peeled. 👀 🐒 🍌 #benutty #monkeyingaround #mywhatabigbananayouhave @drinkbananawave @natprodexpo #expowest2017 #expowest A post shared by OLOMOMO Nut Company (@olomomo) on Mar 10, 2017 at 11:44am PST Leave a comment Your name Your email Comment Comments have to be approved before showing up Previous Next