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Spaniard leads his teammate Lewis Hamilton home in a spectacular one-two triumph.
Drought ends
Alonso's victory ended a 20-races long McLaren drought for the English team.
It was their first win since they won in Japan in October 2005 and the first one-two since the Brazilian race that same year.
The result moved Alonso, 25, to the top of the world drivers' championship ahead of Raikkonen, who finished third for Ferrari ahead of German Nick Heidfeld in a BMW Sauber.
Raikkonen fought hard in the closing stages to close the gap on Hamilton, but the young tyro held him off to finish seven-tenths of a second ahead as they crossed the line.
Brazilian Felipe Massa, in the other Ferrari, who had started from pole, made mistakes and finished fifth.
Italian Giancarlo Fisichella claimed sixth place for Renault, and Jarno Trulli finished seventh for Toyota.
Finland's 25-year-old Renault rookie Heikki Kovalainen scored his first point of the season by finishing eighth, a solid answer to his critics after a disappointing race in Melbourne.
Flying start
At the start of the race, Alonso, in second place, made a smooth and powerful attack on pole-sitting Massa and swept ahead of him into the first right-hand bend.
Massa fought to recover but was swiftly outwitted again by the pace and intuition of Hamilton.
The Englishman shot through to claim second as the cars fought for road space and positions through turns two and three on the run towards the back straight.
Alonso settled into his rhythm and reeled off a series of fastest laps as he burnt off his fuel load.
Hamilton, as expected, raced superbly to hold his position, notably in the early laps when he was attacked by the Ferraris.
He not only defended and resisted the Italian team's cars, but re-passed them brilliantly when either managed to overtake.


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La Martinière School Founder's Day
La Martiniere Schools in Kolkata hosted their 181st commemorative celebration of its Founder Claude Martin's death anniversary on 13th September 2016.
The Consul general Mr Damien Syed was invited as the Guest of Honour and Prof. Dr Anuradha Lohia Vice Chancellor of the Presidency University was the Chief Guest at this occasion.
The commemoration included hymns and prayers sung, toasting the virtue of Humility in children and adults. This was followed by speeches by both Mr Syed and Dr Lohia. The ceremony was hosted in the premises of the La Martiniere for Girls school convention hall.
The awards ceremony was received with thunderous applause as some of the school's star students were felicitated for their meritorious performances. The Principals of both the schools Mrs Rupkatha Sarkar and Mr John Rafi shared their experiences with the Consul General. French courses are proposed for the students of the schools.
The Consul General's speech highlighted the heritage and history behind the school and its French Founder as well as his wish to further nurture this relationship.
A toast was raised in the memory of Claude Martin before lunch was served and celebrations went on well into the afternoon as the Reverend from the Bishop's House, the Guest of Honour, the faculty, the alumni and students converged over a warm and elegant spread.

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North Division: Barking v Tilbury.
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Thurlow Nunn Youth League
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South Division: AFC Sudbury v Sporting 87.
Suffolk Boys Under 18 Midweek Cup
Quarter-final: Bury Town v Felixstowe & Walton.
Essex Senior League
Premier Division: Basildon Utd v Waltham Forest, Clapton v Redbridge, Hullbridge Sports v Ilford.
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Lowell Couple, Entrepreneurs Leading Supporters as University Giving Increases
Chancellor Marty Meehan, left, stands with Elisia and Mark Saab below the newly unveiled name of the university's $80 million academic building.
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LOWELL, Mass. – UMass Lowell announced today that its new, $80 million Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center has been named in tribute to distinguished alumnus Mark Saab '81 and his wife Elisia.
The naming recognizes the Saabs for a new multimillion-dollar commitment to UMass Lowell that will make the couple the largest individual donors to the university.
The Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center is a dynamic hub for cutting-edge advances in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, molecular biology, plastics engineering and optics, furthering fields such as life sciences, energy, national security, environmental protection and more. The name was unveiled on the building's exterior for the Saabs by UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan at a dedication ceremony Saturday, Dec. 8 that was attended by UMass Trustee Norman Peters, chairman of the Board of Trustees Advancement Committee; UMass Student Trustee Phillip Geoffroy, a UMass Lowell student from Chelmsford; and UMass Lowell administrators, faculty, staff and students.
The Saabs' latest gift to the building, combined with their previous support, makes them the largest individual donors to UMass Lowell. The Saabs are members of the university's Circle of Distinction, which recognizes donors of $1 million or more. This distinguished group now has 13 members. Over the last six years, UMass Lowell has secured $75 million in private gifts and pledges, helping the university break its previous fundraising records. For the second consecutive year, the university has secured a record number of private donations and pledges, boosting student scholarships and endowment funds by 16 percent over last year, extending an upward trend since 2010.
"The Saabs' generous support of the university enhances the work of faculty researchers and industry partners, opening up new worlds of discovery for our students," Meehan said. "The Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center is now a part of the couple's legacy. This state-of-the-art building exemplifies the university's role as a pioneer and international leader in education and manufacturing technology. We are tremendously grateful to the Saabs for their commitment to UMass Lowell and their vision for its future."
"I have always felt strongly about giving back to UMass Lowell and being involved in the plastics engineering program. I'm grateful for the specialized education that has led to my success and I want to help today's students discover the path to their own future," said Mark Saab. "The research at the center will have a great impact on science and engineering industries regionally, nationally and internationally. We are excited to support the center, an endeavor that will have positive effects for the plastics industry, students and the local community."
The gift from the Saabs will help equip the center and endow its research and development initiatives. The donation anchors the more than $10 million in private donations the science and technology center has received to date – the largest amount of private funds raised in university history for a single project.
"The faculty, students and staff of
UMass Lowell's Plastics Engineering Department
cannot thank Mark and Elisia Saab enough for their continued and extremely generous support," said Prof. Robert Malloy, department chairman. "Their support for this building will take our ability to conduct materials and manufacturing research to a new level. Our ability to innovate and compete internationally would not be possible without such an amazing science and engineering center."
A portion of the Saabs' gift will also endow a fellowship in Portuguese studies at the university.
"I am personally committed to growing opportunities within the local Portuguese community," said Elisia Saab. "There is a large and vibrant local Portuguese population and the UMass Lowell fellowship will enrich local Portuguese studies, assist community members in gaining a deeper understanding of this culture and help the Portuguese community to preserve its heritage."
Mark Saab graduated from UMass Lowell in 1981 with a degree in plastics engineering. He is president of Advanced Polymers Inc., of Salem, N.H., a manufacturing company he co-founded with Elisia Saab that produces products and components for the medical device industry. With more than 25 years in the plastics field, he has secured more that 30 patents and was honored with UMass Lowell's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007. The couple lives in Lowell.
Longtime UMass Lowell benefactors, the Saabs' gifts include endowing scholarship funds for plastics engineering majors, students of Portuguese descent and students who are the sons and daughters of Advanced Polymers employees. In 2008, the couple established a new UMass Lowell professorship that is awarded to faculty who are advancing the study of environmentally friendly plastics through teaching, research and laboratory experiences. Other gifts from the couple have supported the Mark A. Saab Advanced Polymers Properties Testing Laboratory and new equipment and materials for the Plastics Engineering Department.
Over the last 18 months, UMass Lowell has named three academic buildings and one of its schools in honor of alumni benefactors and their spouses, in recognition of their commitment to the university. In addition to the Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center, those are Perry Hall, in honor of alumnus Barry Perry '68 and his wife Janice; the Manning School of Business, for Rob Manning '84 and '11H and Donna Manning '85, '91 and '11H; and the forthcoming Pulichino Tong Business Building, for alumnus John Pulichino '67 and his wife Joy Tong.
The Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center opened on Oct. 11 during a ceremony attended by more than 600 people including Gov. Deval Patrick, industry leaders, public officials and UMass Lowell alumni, students, faculty and staff. The 84,000-square-foot center – the gateway to the transformation now under way on UMass Lowell's North Campus – is the first new academic building constructed from the ground up at the university in more than three decades.
UMass Lowell is a national research university located on a high-energy campus in the heart of a global community. The university offers its more than 16,000 students bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business, education, engineering, fine arts, health and environment, humanities, sciences and social sciences. UMass Lowell delivers high-quality educational programs, vigorous hands-on learning and personal attention from leading faculty and staff, all of which prepare graduates to be ready for work, for life and for all the world offers.
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Engagement ceremonies are important because it is an event to inform all family and friends of two bonds being together or two people about to marry, which is also in itself worth celebrating. Before an engagement party, one must know what to prepare for such an event like the venue, the food and beverages, the program, and, last but not least, preparing invitations to send out. You may also see invitation designs.
Here, we share some engagement ceremony invitations you can use to create your own designs or alter the templates to improve creativity and attract your possible guests. We also share a brief description for some invitation templates as well. If you couldn't find what you were looking for here, you could also check out our website for more generic Invitation Templates.
The main purpose of being able to download and use the different invitation templates is to help users create their own engagement invitations or apply their own designs to the premade ones and improve upon the other designs. Below are some examples of engagement invitation templates you can use to create your own invitations:
You can also check out our website if you want to download and use Printable Engagement Invitations.
Using invitations is important because it is a manner of informing people about a certain event that will happen. Inviting your relatives and friends using invitations is also a formal way of requesting for someone's attendance as well.
Invitations will contain mostly all the information guests will need like what to prepare, what to bring, and if they will be participating in any specific portion of the program.
Invitations are also important because not all people have access to the internet and not all have access to emails as well, which is why sending physical copies of your invitations is also essential. Invitations can also serve as souvenirs even before the party happens, which is also a good way to keep your invitations as memories.
You can create your own invitations by using different materials you can buy from different arts and crafts stores near you. Though the process may be long and difficult, if you make them correctly, you can also have high-quality handmade engagement invitations you can use, or you could even create a business out of it.
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Cruises departing from California to witness the astonishing sights of the majestic Alaska coastline are especially popular in spring and fall. While there are currently no Alaska departures direct from San Diego, California, the ports of Los Angeles and San Francisco have a good selection of Alaska cruises offered by various cruise lines.
Princess Cruises to Alaska
Four different Princess Cruises ships depart from Los Angeles on 12-day itineraries to Alaska's Inside Passage and Glacier Bay in spring and fall. The Emerald Princess, Golden Princess, Ruby Princess and Star Princess make the round-trip journey calling on Vancouver, British Columbia, prior to reaching the Alaska ports of Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, and Ketchikan. The Grand Princess also makes the trip in 10 days departing from San Francisco. Each ship has a capacity of between 2,600 and 3,000 guests. The ships provide plenty of space for numerous restaurants and cafes, several swimming pools, recreation options and a wide range of evening entertainment venues. Princess' signature Movies Under the Stars nights on the top deck are always popular, complete with cozy fleece blankets and popcorn. On Princess Cruises to Alaska, the outside cabins with private balconies are in high demand.
Holland America's Maasdam to Alaska
Sail for 21 days 0n board Holland America's 1,266-passenger MS Maasdam departing from San Francisco in May and June. The "Ultimate Alaska and Pacific Northwest Adventurer" round-trip itinerary calls on Ketchikan, Sitka, Valdez, Kodiak, Anchorage, Homer, Haines and Juneau before heading home via Vancouver, British Columbia. According to Cruise Critic, the average age on Holland America is 57, and the Maasdam reflects baby boomer appeal in many of its more traditional offerings. For example, two nights in seven are designated as more formal with a dress code for dinner. Passengers should be aware that automatic gratuities are applied at around $13.50 per person, per day.
Carnival Splendor Sails to Alaska
"Are you having fun?" is most often heard from crew members on Carnival Splendor. The ship departs Los Angeles to cruise Alaska's Inside Passage and Glacier Bay on a 14-night itinerary in autumn. In addition to a Vancouver stop, the Alaska ports of call for the round-trip journey are Sitka, Icy Strait, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. The "Alaska Cru" journey spends about seven days cruising at sea and seven in Alaska. With a guest capacity of just under 5,000, this is a big ship with a big personality that's spread across 13 decks. While there are some dress codes in some dining venues on some evenings, the Splendor is the 2017 winner of the Best for Families designation from Cruise Critic. The ship is big enough to handle large groups and extended family reunions. Even the spa is big, at 21,000 square feet.
Luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruise to Alaska
All-inclusive, luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers a 10-day round-trip Alaska cruise leaving from San Francisco. Regent is known for the highest standards in cruising, regularly voted among the world's best by travel editors and passengers alike. With a capacity of just 700 passengers, the Seven Seas Mariner explores the Alaska coastline in May with a veteran of exploration in the Alaska passages as a guest lecturer onboard. On the north-bound journey, there's a port of call in Astoria, Oregon; on the return, there's a stop in Vancouver.
Oceania Alaska Cruises
Also in May, Oceania Cruises presents a luxury cruise embarking in San Francisco for an 11-night Alaska cruise. The 684-passenger flagship vessel, Regatta, has a staff of 400, providing an intimate cruising experience for guests. Of the suites and state rooms, 70 percent have private verandas. The Alaska itinerary calls at Astoria, Ketchikan, Juneau and Icy Strait in Alaska; spends a day cruising the Hubbard Glacier; calls in at Prince Rupert in British Columbia; and disembarks in Vancouver.
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Our client is a leading media/gaming company currently looking for a Project Manager to join their internal creative services team.
Their Creative Services Group (CSG) is an award winning centralised internal agency looking to build a working environment where their people can flourish and create their best work.
Structured around six core disciplines; Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Video, Film, Sound and Music, they deliver projects in collaboration with their development and marketing/PR teams. From animation to live action filming, branding to user experience design, music composition to sound design, we offer a huge array of services to our clients.
The Project Manager will be expected to maintain production oversight of our cross-discipline work on game development projects, working with clients to determine high-level requirements and communicating regularly with producers to ensure they deliver on time and within budget. Client engagement, visibility and satisfaction is fundamental to the role.
- Overseeing the production oversight of their work on game development projects across all the six disciplines
- Proactively build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Manage meetings with key stakeholders and discipline leads and ensure that high-level project requirements are clear for CSG disciplines
- Create project plans, cost projections, resource, and high-level schedules, with key stakeholder and formal sign-off in place before work commences
- Ensure high-level project communication with key stakeholders is excellent, maintaining regular engagement and providing ongoing project status updates
- Ensure all project change requests are agreed and project cost projections, scope, and schedules updated and revised for sign off
- Regularly communicate with relevant CSG discipline producers and external vendors to discuss all aspects of the project: deliverables, schedules, cost projections, project risks, and blocking issues
- Communicate requirements to relevant CSG discipline producers, ensuring alignment with development roadmap and agreed objectives
- Ensure project roadmaps are up to date and visible to all those involved in the project
- Ensure all legal requirements (NDAs, Compliance, Master Services Agreements, etc.) for each project are completed and executed before final delivery and appropriately tracked and filed
- Ensure external production and resource invoices are tracked, double checked and signed off for each project
- Facilitate day-to-day cross-discipline project communication within CSG and/or with our 3rd party suppliers
- Detail orientated, systematic and accurate by nature
- Great communicator: strong written and verbal skills
- Well-organised and maintains high standards even under pressure
- A logical thinker and solutions-driven
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and ownership of projects
- A proficiency in waterfall and agile software development practices
Desired Experience
- Managing multiple projects and stakeholders
- Working with software development teams in both waterfall and agile environments
- Managing production pipelines ensuring successful product delivery
- Using tools to manage the production pipeline (e.g. Hansoft, Jira)
- Some video game development
- Film/Video production experience would be highly beneficial
Please send CV stating your salary expectations.
Creative Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.


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Definitions for "Course"
Keywords: semester, lecture, diploma, syllabus, curriculum
A series of motions or acts arranged in order; a succession of acts or practices connectedly followed; as, a course of medicine; a course of lectures on chemistry.
A collection of units constructed in an approved way to form a program of study leading to one of the awards of the University (for example, an Associate Degree or Bachelor degree).
Otherwise known as a subject, a course is an individual study unit offered within a program and plan (for example, MATH1131 - Mathematics 1A). Students enrol in many courses to make up their program of study, some of which may be core courses (courses which need to be completed for a particular program) and some of which may be elective courses (where students are given a choice of courses). At UNSW, courses are identified by a four character alphabetic prefix which identifies the School or unit administering the course and a four digit numeric suffix eg. ECON1101 -Microeconomics 1.
Keywords: brick, shingle, masonry, row, horizontal
A continuous level range of brick or stones of the same height throughout the face or faces of a building.
A single horizontal row of brick, stone, or other walling material.
A single layer of building material of a uniform height. The material is placed one layer (or course) at a time on top of another layer (or course). Materials laid in courses include bricks, concrete blocks, timbers, and logs.
Progress from point to point without change of direction; any part of a progress from one place to another, which is in a straight line, or on one direction; as, a ship in a long voyage makes many courses; a course measured by a surveyor between two stations; also, a progress without interruption or rest; a heat; as, one course of a race.
The lowest sail on any mast of a square-rigged vessel; as, the fore course, main course, etc.
To move with speed; to race; as, the blood courses through the veins.
Keywords: instructor, learner, prerequisite, coherent, programme
A course is a learning unit - for example Psychology 101. A coherent series of courses constitutes a program.
A planned series of learning experiences in a particular range of subjects or skills offered by an institution and undertaken by one or more learners.
A Course Site is a set of pages associated with a particular course in UWEonline. Instructors can place teaching and learning materials on their Course Site, which can then be accessed by students enrolled in their course. Course Sites can be accessed via the Courses tab in UWEonline, or from the 'My Courses' module on the UWEonline home page. Back
To run, hunt, or chase after; to follow hard upon; to pursue.
To cause to chase after or pursue game; as, to course greyhounds after deer.
To run as in a race, or in hunting; to pursue the sport of coursing; as, the sportsmen coursed over the flats of Lancashire.
Short for golf course. An area of land designed for playing golf, occupying anywhere from 50 to 300 acres, and having fixed boundaries.
A large landscaped area of land specifically designed for playing golf.
A golf course, made up of 9 or 18 holes.
normally a pair of strings placed together to be played with normal fingering.
a group of strings tuned to the same note
a pair of adjacent strings tuned to unison or an octave and usually plucked together as if a single string, in musical instruments such as the lute and vihuela
A straight race course for rowers that has 4-6 lanes. Whether in high school, college, or olympic level events, the length is always 2000 meters.
Two courses have been established for the Louis Vuitton Cup. Although both courses are windward/leeward in orientation, they measure different lengths. Course A is the America's Cup course, a six-leg windward/leeward measuring 18.5 nautical miles. Course B is a shorter version of the same course, its four legs measure 12.5 nautical miles.
Designates the distance of a greyhound race. The most common distances are 5/16, 3/8 and 7/16 mile courses.
Keywords: sourashtra, kensington, invaluable, albert, postgraduate
an invaluable asset to the Department of Computer Science, Sourashtra College
a pioneering development in UK postgraduate education bringing together two important South Kensington institutions - the Royal College of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum
Keywords: menses
Keywords: mainsail
Keywords: crosswinds, path, demolished, flown, traversed
The ground or path traversed; track; way.
a line or route along which something travels or moves; "the hurricane demolished houses in its path"; "the track of an animal"; "the course of the river"
a path along which something moves
That part of a meal served at one time, with its accompaniments.
part of a meal served at one time; "she prepared a three course meal"
A step or phase within a meal.Example: Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert.
Another name for "class."
A specific class. The number of courses required for any program are outlined in an institution's calendar.
education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"
Keywords: introduction, wilderness, valuable, block, staff
a building block of a program
a great introduction to wilderness medicine that goes way beyond standard first aid programs
an introduction to the format, writing style, content, and organization common to technical writing as it is practiced in the technical-publishing industry
Keywords: derly, progress, motion, argument, considered
The act of moving from one point to another; progress; passage.
Motion, considered as to its general or resultant direction or to its goal; line progress or advance.
Motion considered with reference to manner; or derly progress; procedure in a certain line of thought or action; as, the course of an argument.
Keywords: mississippi, missouri, cave, feeds, along
move along, of liquids; "Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"
a gift for a lifetime Cooking with kids opens a whole magical world
a series of blows that covers the whole surface
The "course'' is the whole area within any boundaries established by the Committee (see Rule 33-2).
Keywords: embarked, retraction, persist, surely, fail
a mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"; "once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place"
Keywords: sprituality, perspective, christian, explore, opportunity
In medicine, a course of medication is a period of continuous treatment with a drug, sometimes with variable dosage. Treatment with some drugs should not end abruptly. Instead, their course should end with a tapering dosage.
Keywords: circumferential, boiler, drum, diameters, shell
A circumferential section of a boiler shell or drum. With usual diameters, the number of courses will equal the number of plates forming the shell or drum.
Keywords: customary, recurrence, sequence, visited, map
Customary or established sequence of events; recurrence of events according to natural laws.
a sequence of control points marked on the map which are to be visited by the orienteer.
Keywords: northeastern, coast, trend, southern, river
general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast"
Keywords: liquor, coarse, undesirable, tea, irregular
Tea liquor with certain undesirable characteristics resulting from coarse leaf or irregular firing.
Keywords: enjoyable, infiltrator, wing, test, member
a test that is designed to be enjoyable and make the member a more useful person within the Infiltrator Wing
a good way of finding out whether or not you have the talent, and appetite, for more intensive research
Keywords: historians, took, evidence, firm, series
a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available"
Keywords: competition, distance, swimming, pool, conducted
The designated distance over which the competition is conducted. Refer to Long Course or Short Course.
Designated distance (length of pool) for swimming competition
a one to three-day seminar that covers a specific topic, such as web testing or scripting
The range on which archery rounds are shot (i.e, a field course is composed of 14 to 28 targets).
a group of dishes set down in a group. This is the term that is currently believed to be more accurate than "remove" which is a much later (Victorian) term.
a set of songs
a structured set of data
Keywords: succession, duty, loops, thread, turn
The succession of one to another in office or duty; order; turn.
The successive loops made by one thread.
Keywords: apparatus, sophisticated, enter, world, computer
an extended form of training lasts for days to months
a very expensive option to get relevant business training
Keywords: excellent, investment
Keywords: alternative
Keywords: examination, resource, business, information
Keywords: commitment, large, time, terms
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Which side in this high-stakes debate has more facts on its side?
Within the federal prison system, the "war on drugs" seems to explain the bulk of imprisonment and racial disparities as well: 49.5 percent of all federal inmates are serving time for drug crimes, and the percentages are even higher for black (51 percent) and Hispanic (57.7 percent) inmates. But the federal system is a small and unrepresentative slice of the U.S. prison system. State prisons house almost 90 percent of U.S. inmates, and data from that far larger and more representative system tell a different story.
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics (2015)
Consistent with Pfaff's analysis, drug crime convictions account for the incarceration of fewer than 1 in 6 state prison inmates. Also, drug offenses don't contribute to the appalling racial disparities in imprisonment. The white rate of being sentenced for drug crimes (15 percent) is actually slightly higher than that for blacks (14.9 percent) and Hispanics (14.6 percent). Reducing sentences for nonviolent drug criminals would thus not only have a small impact on mass incarceration, it could also worsen racial disparities in imprisonment rates.
In contrast, and again consistent with Pfaff's thesis, violent offenses explain the majority of mass imprisonment. They also drive racial disparities in imprisonment because the rate for whites (46.6 percent) is significantly lower than that for blacks (57.8 percent) and Hispanics (58.7 percent).
Given the outsize role of violent crime in mass imprisonment, what should be done about it? Pfaff favors "cutting long sentences for people convicted of violence, even for those with extensive criminal histories, since almost everyone starts aging out of crime by their 30s." He also advocates for relying less on prison altogether and expanding community-based anti-violence programs that have strong evidence of preventing violence in the first place.
Yale University Law Professor James Forman Jr., author of the forthcoming book "Locking Up Our Own," agrees with Pfaff's prescriptions but emphasizes the challenges of implementing them. Forman notes that there are "political barriers to reducing sentences for violent crimes. Even more importantly, we have underinvested in violence prevention programs since the 1970s. Programs that work within the nooks and crannies of one particular community aren't taken to scale because they lack the required funding and human capital."
The significant political and practical challenges of transforming society's response to violence may help explain why voters and politicians cling to the myth that prisons will empty out if we simply reduce penalties for nonviolent drug crimes. The road of reform laid out by Pfaff and Forman is a relatively harder one to walk. But if the desired destination is an end to mass incarceration, it's the only way to get there.
Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University.


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Preventing Home Foreclosure
A previous post discussed some of the general aspects of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy plan. For a homeowner who is delinquent their mortgage, the amount to be repaid may be substantially lower than the amount the moneylender claims that you owe.
Mortgage Company Reasonableness
Most mortgage companies are upfront and evenhanded when dealing with their customers. However, it is not uncommon for mortgage companies to charge some outlandish fees, such as:
- Processing fees
- Underwriting fee
- Excessive application fees
- Property inspection fees
Be on the lookout for such fees, and question them if they pop up. An attorney may also be able to argue that such fees are not reasonably related to the mortgage transaction, and have these fees stricken from the delinquency amount.
Avoiding The Lien
Ask your attorney about some lien-reduction options that may be available. In some jurisdictions, you might file a motion to avoid the lien and dramatically reduce the past-due amount:
- Cram-down: In some cases, you may be able to repay the current Fair Market Value of an item as opposed to the contract price. For example, if you bought a house for $100,000 but it is now only worth $80,000, you may be able to cram down the mortgage $20,000.
- Strip-off: If there are multiple liens on a house and the FMV is too low to secure both lies, the junior lien may be subject to removal. Many people who bought real estate with an 80/20 financing package may be in this situation.
- Statute of limitations: A Texas court has held that if a lender sends an acceleration notice but fails to foreclose within the proper time period, the lender has forfeited its right to foreclose on the note.
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is nearly always voluntary, meaning that you must file it yourself. To make an investment in a better financial future, contact our office in Melbourne, Florida for your free consultation.
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26 Nov 2013 • by Natalie Aster
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State of the Industry
Grab your notebooks and a CD and join SDSG on Monday April 2 as we welcome Josquin des Pres for what is sure to be a most interesting and informative session at the Country Inn & Suites. Josquin, who has survived — and thrived — in this most challenging of fields, will be sharing insights gained in his over 30 years working in the business of music, with a focus on today's environment.
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- Know the Players – Play the Game to Win
- Get Organized – Manage your Time and Follow Through to Success
- Online Piracy and its impact on artists, songwriters and composers
- The How and Why of Film and TV placement
- Prepare Your Tracks for the Pro Studio
For the piece de resistance, Josquin, owner of publisher Track Star Entertainment, Inc. will be listening to and critiquing our music, as we combine this educational
seminar with a pitch session. Submissions are limited to one per writer. Josquin will also be available to answer your questions, and we'll be giving away two of his books in a drawing. This is a rare opportunity to pick the brain of an industry success story… don't miss it! Please see the SDSG Interview with Josquin starting on Page Four for more about our guest.
We're excited to bring this opportunity to San Diego, and look forward to seeing you at the Country Inn and Suites, 5975 Lusk Blvd in Sorrento Valley (858) 558-1818
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CFAO 2009 Q2 turnover: 1 339 M€...
CFAO's first Half 2009 revenue totalled € 1339 million euros, down 5.5% on a reported basis but only 1.6% on a comparable basis.
The decline in the second quarter was 8.3% as reported and 3.5% on a comparable basis.
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Best Office Chair in 2020 (October Reviews)
After over 300 hours of testing, we can confidently say that the Herman Miller Embody Chair is our #1 pick as the best office chair. This desk chair promotes movement, which in turn increases blood flow, in large part thanks to its innovative back system that is analogous to that of a human's spine. Plus, it's fully adjustable and can fit most, if not all, body types, all while providing support and airflow to keep you cool throughout your workday at the home or office.
Finding the best office chair isn't as simple as just sitting in a chair. For the ultimate comfort experience, you have to consider things like lumbar support, blood flow and material, especially if you're working from home 24/7. So we bought 35 of the top office chairs on the market today and spent over 300 hours testing them out to find the best one for you. As we tested, we paid close attention to ergonomics, adjustability and breathability. We even went as far as to measure how well they moved with our natural movements while sitting at the desk and if they worked well with standing desks.
Keep reading to learn more about the Embody Chair, as well as the other office chairs that made our top 10 picks.
Top 10 Best Office Chair 2019 Compared
#1 Herman Miller Embody Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: High tech good looking body support. This easily ranks as one of the top ergonomic office chairs reviewed thanks to its unique and well thought out design. It is the best for back pain. It also looks damn cool and should complement even the most finicky of shoppers. Brought to you by the makers of the popular Sayl chair.
Read Full Review: Herman Miller Embody Chair
- Excellent lumbar support
- Specially designed back auto adjusts
- 12-year warranty
- Mesh look isn't for everyone
- Seat padding could be thicker
- That is all
Pay close attention to the back of this chair, as that's it's key to magical seating. Okay, that might be an overstatement, but according to Herman Miller, The Embody's back has something they call a "dynamic matrix of pixels" that is designed to stimulate your body's blood and oxygen flow simply by reducing the pressure on your body when seated. Additionally, The Embody is built to automatically adjust to its user back, even when they move around allowing lower back support to never dither. All said and done, The Embody is supposed to be so effective it reduces stress and blood pressure.
The Herman Miller Embody chair starts at $1,229.
#2 Steelcase Gesture Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: Increased productivity and comfort makes it pay for itself. At close $1,000 you might be questioning the efficacy of this chair. But fear not, it's worth every penny, as shown in our Gesture chair review. This is the best ergonomic office chair on our list.
Read Full Review: Steelcase Gesture Chair
- Top notch comfort
- Arms adjust in all directions
- 1000s of hours in the design
- No flashy design
- Non-adjustable lumbar support
After a study of 2,000 people in 11 countries, Steelcase has developed a chair that suits the needs of not just any person, but any device, including the staff at Gadget Review. Which is to say they've addressed more than just using a computer, or pad and paper at the desk. The Gesture chair is built to support those that use a tablet or smartphone, and based on my experience it does just that.
This chair also offers top notch comfort and the armrests, unlike many other office chairs, can be easily manipulated to accommodate almost any seating style or position. Moreover, the back of the chair, called 3D Liveback, automatically adjusts to your spine and mimics the natural motion of the body. And it also features the furthest recline of any office chair, all without losing its footing.
If you're thinking about getting this chair, make sure to check out the color choices, the stool version (in case you sit a high desk) and the two back types.
#3 Steelcase Leap Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: Tried and true chair design provides support and comfort. Billed as Steelcase's number one selling chair, you'd be a fool to not consider this office chair during your hunt for sitting bliss. That's why we rated it our best home office chair.
Read Full Review: Steelcase Leap Chair
- Proven design and reliable
- Gesture Chair outshines at a price
- Excellent adjustability
- Design and look is simple
- Gesture chair is the latest tech
Using something called livelumbar technology, which flexes with your body's movements, the Leap is a cut above the average office chair. And while it may look simple there is a great deal of research and development that has gone into building this top-rated office chair.
Other features include a natural glide system that allows you to recline but remain upright and still naturally reach your work, all without hindering posture or pressure on the back. And if that isn't enough to persuade you, you can take comfort in the fact that the Leap is almost 100% recyclable, and is made from up to 30% of recycled materials.
#4 Ergohuman High Back Swivel Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: Breathable with support in all the right places. Need customization? Then you've come to the right place. Or in this case the right mesh fabric chair. It is without a doubt, the best executive chair.
- Excellent support
- Unparalleled breathability
- Head support for neck relief
- 100% mesh isn't for everyone
- Seat edges can be bothersome
- Lumbar support isn't as good as top choices
The Ergohuman High Back Mesh Chair is specifically designed for those that will be seated for more than 5 hours a day. The design is very similar to the popular Balt Butterfly, the Alera Elusion or a GM Seating Chair. And it can be adjusted in a variety of places/manners, including the seat depth, seat tilts, back, adjustable lumbar area for proper posture, spin area, back angle title, base and more. We love the adjustment armrests. Really there is no adjustment you can't make, allowing the Ergohuman mesh chair fit a variety of folks and with that temperaments. It has every adjustable feature you want.
#5 Herman Miller Classic Aeron Task Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: A proven winner that provides breathable mesh. The Herman Miller Aeron chair is the granddaddy of them all. But that isn't to say it's without some flaw. Nevertheless, it's still a top contender as it offers exceptional support, creating that magical S and adjustability. On top of that, the Aeron is mostly meshing, providing that cool feeling while you sit and work. This is another best executive chair that is worth the money.
Read Full Review: Herman Miller Classic Aeron Task Chair
- Excellent mesh design for cooling
- Adjusts to your body
- A variety of sizes for all body types
- Seats frame can prevent blood flow
- Can be finicky to adjust
And not for nothing, it's pretty evident that the Aeron will last the test of time, as it's been on the market since 1994. You'll find many of these for sale on sites like Craigslist, and while they'll be at a discount, they still hold their price, further attesting to their quality and desirability.
When you go shopping for an Aeron, pay attention to the fact there are different sizes to accommodate different people.
#6 Komene Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: With excellent reviews and a cost of sub $300, this is still a big winner in my book. The mesh means it's great for cooling and all the while is still supportive even for those with a larger frame (or weight). It is the best for the money on our list.
- Very affordable
- Solid neck/head support
- Easy and simple to assemble
- Only available in black
- Lumbar support could be better
Plus, check out the fact there there is a head rest for additional support. It isn't to say you'd be using the headrest while working, but it's a great way to relax the next intermittently and ensure that you're not always putting stress on yourself.
And while it may seem moot, the reclining back can be a life saver. Why? Simply by being able to "stretch" you can increase bloodflow and thus increase energy. To that end, this chair's back can tilt back 135 degrees.
#7 Humanscale Freedom Office Desk Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: Negates manual controls and looks top-tier premium. If you require both looks and functionality, look no further than the Freedom Task Chair designed by Niels Diffrient for Humanscale. That and an exceptionally high price tag. We rate it the best leather office chair.
- Excellent back support
- Good seat comfort
- High end looks
- Armrests not easily adjusted
- Not all components are metal
But with that comes a task chair that is designed to automatically adjust to its users' weight using a set of internal mechanisms that negate the need for manual controls. So in theory, you just sit and get comfy. Though, if you're of the particular type you can set the chair and seat back's height, or move the seat forward or back to adjust depth and seating style. There is also dedicated lumbar support which will help maintain that much sought after S curve that I mentioned at the beginning. This is one of the best comfy executive chairs.
#8 Amazon Basics Mid-Back Mesh Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Fixed
WHY WE LIKE IT: The budget pick that has solid office chair reviews. Don't balk at this chair because of its price, $69.99 as of the time of this writing. It's super highly rated by Amazon customers, scoring 4.5 stars. Sure, there is no way it can compete in terms of quality, longevity and all-together support as the more expensive options mentioned here, but it's at such a massively discounted price it's worth a look. It is the best budget office chair on our list.
Read Full Review: AmazonBasics Mid-Back Mesh Chair
- Affordable, affordable
- Lightweight and great for the money
- Easy and quick set up
- Armrests don't entirely articulate
- No lumbar support
Features include a pneumatic adjustable seat, a padded seat that is reportedly thick and plush and 5 casters. Okay, the 5 casters shouldn't be a massive takeaway, but note the mesh back for added breathability and comfort. The mesh fabric is a great feature.
This midback budget office chair retails for $69.99 (currently on sale as of Nov 2015). It's an affordable piece of office furniture even if it lacks some ergonomic adjustments.
#9 Herman Miller Sayl Task Chair
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Reclining: No | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: Don't be fooled by this chairs looks. This best value chair maybe simple looking, but it offers both style and support for any of those looking to crank out long hours at the desk.
- Special adjustable back
- Design is functional ergonomics at its best
- Chair arrives fully assembled
- Back is low; no neck support
- Non-adjustable back
The Sayl chair is not Herman Miller's flagship chair, but that is reflected in the price. However, because it's from the company that practically invented office chairs, all the tech, studies, research and know how went into this chair.
They've used something called 3D Intelligent Technology, which helps with back support and it will show after long hours of sitting. Long story short, it keeps your back in the correct position and will enable you to sit longer and work with less fatigue.
And if you're of the eco friendly type, like me, then you'll probably get excited that it's made from 93% recycled material.
The only downside to this chair is that it doesn't have an adjustable back. But there is an optional lumbar support, which I haven't tried.
#10 Hbada Office Computer Desk Chair
Reclining: Yes | Arm Rests: Adjustable
WHY WE LIKE IT: My last pick is perhaps the most affordable of the bunch. Plus it's an Amazon Choice product, which means it will ship fast. Moreover, with almost 5-stars and more than 100 customer reviews you can't go wrong. It is the best chair under $200.
- Costs less than $150
- Mesh design for breathability
- Built-in lumbar cushion
- Ideal for those under 225lb
- Techie design not for everyone
Don't be fooled: this chair has a mesh back, although looks are deceiving in this case. But that's a good thing since it gives the chair panache a traditional mesh chair just doesn't have.
I particularly like this chair because it can recline to 155 degrees and includes lumbar support. And remember: a reclining back, especially with this range, means more movement while you're sitting and then with that comes more energy.
The manufacturer recommends this chair for folks under 6′ and those that weigh less than 225lb. But $150, I'd say anyone should test it out.
Which office chair is right for you?
Which is the right chair for most people will probably boil down to three factors: looks, price, and ergonomics. That said, our list of office chair reviews should be used as a buyers guide and should provide you with a wide enough range to suit just about anyone's needs. Most people buy on Amazon, so always read the user reviews whether you buy an Amazon basics midback office chair, Amazon basics midback mesh or a Humanscale Liberty.
At the end of the day, we're a big proponent of standing, and a good standing desk will get you there. But there is no disputing how damn cool the Herman Miller Embody looks and the tech that has gone into that chair. If your wallet doesn't have that kind of padding, Ikea and Amazon are always a good back up, but odds are you'll be replacing those chairs 3-4 times faster than some of our top picks.
If you have any questions or would like to nominate a chair to be in our next top 10 office chair review list, please leave a comment below. And don't be shy – we encourage you to bookmark us and read more of our cool furniture reviews to find other items for your office or home.
Most Important Office Chair Key Features
1. Ergonomics
We know this goes without saying, but a good office chair will offer proper ergonomic designs to appropriately support your back and body for long periods of sitting.
While no chair can negate hip and lower back issues, the best ones can alleviate some of the pain one experiences from sitting for longer periods of time. We found the best solid office chairs offer the key features of lower and upper back support and reduce pressure on touch points, such as the butt and upper back areas.
Also, take note of your hip positioning when considering a good office chair. For example, the Steelcase Gesture chair's seat can move forward or back, which in turn adjusts one's posture. I tend to change this position as well, to ensure as it encourages me to sit correctly through variation. Ultimately, chairs with good ergonomic designs should create an S shape in the back, as opposed to that not so good C shape. Again, we like to think of a good office chair as one that is analogous to that of a top rated mattress.
2. Adjustability
While adjustability relates to an office chair's ergonomics, it's also a big enough factor to stand alone. Bottom line: you should be able to influence a chair's lumbar support, and you want to also be able to manipulate it enough to suit your particular body type.
Moreover, seat height adjustability is a good factor to consider, as we're not all built equally, and nor are our desks. Seat heights allow different people to use the chair. The arms should be adjustable as well as the angle of the seat and back.
3. Breathability
Believe it or not, when you sit you sweat. Not heavy sweat, but our body naturally gives off moisture. And when you sit the fabric beneath your butt needs to have some breathability. Otherwise, it'll become uncomfortable for you, and the chair will begin to garner an odor.
The rest can be said about the other points of contact on the chair, including the back, but the leg area is key. So look for a chair with mesh or a specially designed breathable fabric.
4. Value – Price Sweetspot
You can spend anywhere from $150 to over $1000 for the top office chair. And while you'll be tempted to spend the least amount of money, keep in mind that this is something you'll use for 1000s of hours, meaning you'll get a return on your investment no matter. Conversely, spend too little and you might end up with something that doesn't fit both your body and your style. So be willing to spend the money.
Resident Expert Consultant
I've been reviewing consumer tech for well over 10 years. I've also had the luxury of sitting in front of a computer for longer. So suffice to say I've tried a variety of chairs, amounting to 100s, if not 1000s of hours of testing. I've also used a number of standing desks. And while I'm a believer, I also believe that an investment in an office chair, which complements a standing desk, is well worth the money. Lastly, I've also interviewed some of the top office chair brands and their designers, allowing me to gain insight into their approach, research and testing. – Christen da Costa | Office Chair Expert
Most Important Key Features
Look for these features, and test them if you're in a store. Everyone's body is different so each chair will react differently to you.
- Adjustable Back
Sometimes known as "spring tilts", an adjustable back is a must for any quality office chair. This allows you to adjust the chair's back to any degree you see fit. When seated you should be able to lockout the chair's back at any angle, or leave it "open" such that leaning allows for a free range of motion.
- Adjustable Arms
While not as important as an adjustable back, adjustable arms are still key to comfort and a proper sitting position. Additionally, each desk has a different height, so being able to fully adjust the armrests ensures that you can sit comfortably at your desk. To that end, the arms should accommodate a variety of seating positions and with those devices. Looking at a computer, then move the arms out of the way. Looking at a table or phone, then you should be able to raise the arms up to reduce strain on shoulders.
- Adjustable Base
Many of today's office chairs offer something called a "five-point base." Look down at the base of your chair and you should see five points of contact to the floor. This results in greater stability while moving and sitting. I'd also look for an office chair with casters, enabling easy movement.
- Materials
Leather will last the test of time, but breathable mesh is probably ideal as it allows the body to breathe during long periods of sitting. Popular chairs like the humanscale diffrient feature a mesh design. That said, you'll want to make sure it's quality material, as seen on Herman Miller chairs. Moreover, if the material is too stiff or wound too tightly, it won't have enough give. Conversely, it needs to have enough support, but just enough to reduce strain.
- Adjustable Seat and Area
You'll want to note the seat size and seat cushion. Some chairs have smaller "seats", which can make them incompatible with the user, especially if you have a lot of mass and area to support.
Also, take note of the seat's areas of softness and support. The Gesture chair of Steelcase offers a large seat and is both supportive and soft in all areas, allowing for a variety of leg positions. ergonomic adjustments such as seat heights should also be adjustable. Memory foam is a good choice for the cushion as is a tilt lock.
- Headrest
While this is less important than the aforementioned, an appropriately placed headrest can reduce neck fatigue and provide more restful breaks. If you tend to suffer from stiff shoulders and next, look for a chair with a headrest, such as the Humanscale Freedom chair.
- Price
While far from a feature, the price is still something to remain cognizant of. Don't be surprised by sticker shock. I know I've said it before, but a good office chair is an investment much like a bed. They aren't all available at affordable prices. It should pay dividends to both your body and mental wellness. That isn't to say you need to blow your savings. But don't skimp so much that you're tossing the chair out in 6 month's times
Mistakes to Avoid
Keep an eye out for these and you'll be sure to find an office chair that is just right for your back, neck and entire body.
Thinking Mesh Is The Only or Best Choice
While a mesh chair can be a great choice, it's not the only game in town. Which is to say, don't discount other designs/fabrics, as they too can be breathable. For instance, our top pick, the Herman Miller Embody Chair, while not distinctly mesh, it's designed in a such a way that it keeps you cool and all the while is still supportive
Buying a Chair Based on Looks
Although it might be tempting to buy a chair based on its looks – after all who doesn't want a stylish piece of furniture in their office – there are reasons to avoid this. Looks alone are only a fraction of the story when it comes to ergonomics. Moreover, there are a number of imitation chairs that are designed to look like our top picks but when it comes to actually efficacy they lack the necessary support, chair features and adjustments to make it a comfortable and supportive office chair. Moreover, case in point: the Steelcase Gesture chair has countless hours of research underpinning its development and build qualities. So in other words, make sure you do your research and ensure the chair your buying is the real deal and can provide hours a day of sitting comfort.
Any Chair is a Good Chair
Even though our list is heavily vetted, you'll want to make sure your chair is not only comfortable but provides the necessary lumbar support. For some, lumbar support is less of a necessity while others will require it more. Put another way, your body type should dictate the type of chair you decide to purchase. For example, the Aeron Chair, while an excellent choice, is not ideal for heavy set people because its mesh design isn't supportive enough. The alternative chair you ask? For this buyers guide, I'd recommend either our top pick or the Steelcase Gesture thanks to its large seat and wide back.
It's Not Just About The Chair
A chair is a great start. In fact, it will dictate for how long you can sit. But you'll also want to make sure you take a look at your desk and its relative ergonomics. Being able to sit at your desk relative to your chair is key to comfort. Arms too high? Your shoulders will hurt. Monitor too low and you'll experience neck and eye strain. The ideal option, in our opinion, is a standing desk, since they're height adjustable and also allow you to stand, promoting greater blood flow throughout the workday. An electric standing desk and a standing desk mat
are great with these chairs.
Skimping on Price
We get it: it's just a chair. But it's actually much more than that. In fact, a great office chair is an investment. And yes, while they can cost over $500 or even have a $1000 price tag, they actually will offer a return on your investment, especially if you sit for more than 5 hours a day. Why? You'll see an increase in productivity. And not only that, you'll leave the office, or your home office, feeling less fatigued and with fewer aches and pains because a great office chair should promote movement and with that blood flow.
How We Tested Our Office Chairs
Lots and lots and lots of sitting. Some interviews. More sitting. Finally, testing.
Hours and hours of sitting. In other words: long-term testing. Seriously. But it's actually more than that. We received a number of chairs and used them every day for hours and hours at a time. More than 300 hours in fact. We paid close attention to the actual seat (and the seat cushion) of the chair, measuring the base and its relative comfort for long periods of sitting.
We also evaluated and tested each office chair's ability to accommodate different body types, from light to heavy to short and tall. This is necessary since some chairs work well with only certain body types.
Our #1 pick, the Embody, works well with all body types thanks to Herman Miller's material choice, design and promotes blood flow, which is also what we looked for. Lack of blood flow occurs when a chair doesn't promote movement.
Movement you say? Indeed we did. For instance, the Steelcase Gesture seat back allows you to sit upright but also lean back, providing the perfect balance between support and posture and all the while promoting movement to increase blood flow.
Beyond that, we stress tested each chair to make sure that they didn't squeak or pop over time. Some chairs, when new, won't make a sound but after use will begin to creak, which can be distracting when you're trying to concentrate.
All of our top picks didn't exude any of these qualities after standing to sitting in an overly exuberant fashion or sitting back and forth in the chair.
Why You Should Buy a New Office Chair
Is it worth the investment to buy a new office chair?
You might have an office chair and because of that, you might be thinking that if it ain't broke don't fix it. But you see, it's probably broken. Not explicitly broken. What we're specifically getting at is its ergonomics are broken or incorrect.
Take for instance the Herman Miller Aeron Office Chair. It has long been the gold standard in office chairs. And don't get us wrong, it's still a great chair. But it's not ideal for all body types and doesn't afford the same level of support as our top 2 picks.
Beyond that, we're no longer just interacting with a computer while we sit at our desk. Today it's a smartphone, a tablet and perhaps other devices. Take for example Steelcase's Gesture chair. It was designed around a multitude of devices, accommodating them by way of a fully adjustable set of arms and a seat back that is perhaps the best in the industry.
Beyond rationalizing things in terms of the advancements in office chair tech, ergonomics, and design, odds are that your chair could be worn out. It may sound too obvious, but like a mattress, which we touched on in our introduction, an office chair can wear out over time, offering less support.
Worse, certain functions may have broken. And instead of trying to fix it, which could be a bit like putting lipstick on a pig, sometimes it's just a good idea to invest in a new one and reap all the benefits of today's top ergonomic office chairs and their features and advancements.
Office Chairs FAQs
What is the best office chair for sitting long hours?Our top pick, the Herman Miller Embody Chair, is the best office chair for sitting long hours, as well as for sitting short hours. In fact, this chair provides a comfortable sitting experience every single time. With exceptional back support that automatically adjusts to your body's, the Embody office chair is able to relieve stress on your body and lower your blood pressure.
Who makes the most comfortable office chair?All of the office chairs here made the list in part because of their long-lasting comfort, but there is one manufacturer that stood out in the comfort department: Herman Miller. This office chair company understands ergonomics on a deep level, which shows in every single one of their office chairs. If you're looking for comfort and ergonomics over anything else, Herman Miller office chairs are by far the best.
What are the most comfortable office chairs?The two most comfortable office chairs on our list are the Herman Miller Embody and the Steelcase Gesture. This is one of these reasons these two products made our top two picks. Both chairs offer back rests that automatically adjust to your seating position and body type. They also both offer breathable seat materials and adjustable armrests to make almost any seating position comfortable for you.
What is the best type of chair to use for computing?The Hbada Office Computer Desk Chair is our top pick for use during computing due to its sleek design, breathable mesh design and extra affordability. This chair looks cool without sacrificing any kind of comfort or usability. It even includes a built-in lumbar support cushion for additional back support while you're working away at your computer.
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The best office chair will not only save your back, but could very well make you a more productive and happier person. After all, being comfortable is just half the battle when it comes to walking into the office every day. Look for an office chair that offers adjustable back support, can be height adjusted to match your desk, moveable arm rests, and a design that ergonomically sound. With all these at hand, you'll enjoy sitting for much longer periods of time, or at the very least enjoy the time you have to sit and stand up feeling more refreshed.
How Much Should a Good Office Chair Cost?
When it comes to office chairs, expect to pay for quality. While office chairs under $300 are not considered to be premium chairs, they can still be ergonomic and long-lasting. You may even find a high-quality chair with ergonomic qualities and ample adjustability for under $200 or around $100.
At $500, you start looking at brands like Herman Miller that features unframed backs and adjustable recline tensions. Higher-end chairs typically also feature visually appealing, contemporary designs.
Does an Office Chair Need Arms?
While it is not necessary for an office chair to have arms, there are some benefits to choosing a model that features armrests. These advantages include lateral support, reduced tension in the neck and shoulders, and the means to easily and quickly get in and out of the chair.
Armrests also provide you with a place where you can relax your elbows and forearms to relieve strain on your wrists.
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Key Features to Look For In An Office Chair
Make sure that the back of the chair can be adjusted, such that when you lean back there is enough give and also enough support. Too much give and you'll eventually hurt your neck as you'll compensate to look at the screen. Moreover, you want to be correctly positioned in proximity to your desk or work station and ensure your office chair is standing up correctly.
A chair whose height can be adjusted is key. This allows you to sit at your desk and rest your arm in the correct position relative to you keyboard or laptop. Also seek out a chair with adjustable arms, as this will reduce tension and stress on your arms as you position them forward to your keyboard.
Some chairs offer an adjustable base, which allows you to move it forward or backwards and influence the hip point. This can help reduce pressure off your back and in turn will make your entire upper body feel more comfortable. It will also help support proper positioning of your hip flexors as well.
Learn More About Best Office Chairs
To be more productive and efficient at work, you need the best office chair that allows you to sit comfortably. From standing desks to office chair reviews, Gadget Review brings you reliable information on office furniture. Executive chairs for your home office or workplace should have an ergonomic design that can be adjusted to save you from back pain.
Amazon Prime offers you a wide range of task chairs, mesh chairs and chairs with high-quality seat cushions that such as from Herman Miller Aeron like Herman Miller Aeron Tilt Limiter Task Chair. You might also might want to under the differences of Faux Leather Vs Bonded Leather Chairs and PU PU Leather vs Bonded Leather Office Chairs.
Ensure you check the price range of each desk chair before you settle on one. Look for a comfortable chair whose tilt tension control has been tested. You can adjust the tilt tension depending on your height or weight. Finding a game chair with breathable mesh is a key factor when making the purchase decision.
The Steelcase leap with a breathable mesh is designed to conform to your shape enabling you to work longer yet comfortably. Also, be sure to check out the Steelcase Gesture chair. Find a chair with adjustable lumbar support and base that enables you to move from one position to another without influencing the hip point (also known as a reclining office chair, which all of our top picks can do). Depending on size, design, and material used, every chair has a unique price tag. You must have a budget in mind before you purchase your office chair.
You also might be thinking about a gaming chair vs an office chair. It's a fair debate and something worth reading up on before you buy. Or if you have an old chair, reupholstering could be a good way to save some money.
Appearance over Comfort
A high-quality office chair should provide you with adjustable lumbar support, ergonomic value, and sufficient seat depth. The Steelcase Gesture, for example, combines a straightforward design with extensive research.
In most cases, office chair manufacturers have to forgo comfort to give their products a luxury appearance. If you prioritize aesthetic appeal, you may lose out on comfort and support.
Price over Quality
High-quality chairs typically consist of durable and long-lasting components. Since the cost per unit of these chairs is higher, you'll have to pay more for the quality.
Buying Before Testing
Always try to test a chair before buying to determine if it is height adjustable and if it allows for good posture. Check the executive chair's weight capacity and headrest to ensure that it supports your unique body type. If it is not possible to test the chair beforehand, read as many office chair reviews as possible.
Not Sitting Correctly
Buying an office chair is just one step of many. Ensure that you're seated correctly in the office chair and using it properly. Otherwise you won't leverage its entire health benefits and you might still end up with a sore back or hips
To be more productive and efficient at work, you need the best office chair that allows you to sit comfortably. From standing desks to office chair reviews, Gadget Review brings you reliable information on office furniture. Executive chairs for your home office or workplace should have an ergonomic design that can be adjusted to save your back. Amazon Prime offers you a wide range of task chairs, mesh chairs and high-quality seat cushions that such as the Herman Miller Aeron Tilt Limiter Task Chair.
Ensure you check the price range of each desk chair before you settle on one. Look for a comfortable chair whose tilt tension control has been tested. You can adjust the tilt tension depending on your height or weight. Finding a game chair with breathable mesh is a key factor when making the purchase decision. The Steelcase leap with a breathable mesh is designed to conform to your shape enabling you to work longer yet comfortably.
Find a chair with an adjustable lumbar support and base that enables you to move from one position to another without influencing the hip point. Depending on size, design, and material used, every chair has a unique price tag. You must have a budget in mind before you purchase your office chair.


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What Does CRM Stand for and What Does it Do?
You know how important your clients are to your business. Where would your company be without them?
And since it is in your organization's best interest to put your clients first, it only stands to reason that you should have resources to help you do that. This is essentially the role of a customer relationship management (CRM) platform. If you want to get to know all about how a CRM solution functions, you can take a course designed to help you understand CRM.
Basic Function
At the heart of a CRM product is the idea that a company should have organized access to information regarding the accounts and people they serve. This way, all departments, whether they are in direct contact with clients or involved in back office operations, can stay connected to and align their work with client needs.
In practice, CRM technology functions on a broader scale, with a range of tools that help businesses organize information and automate practices related to both client service and business growth pursuits. Here we'll take a look at some of the functional areas it supports.
Direct customer support
CRM product suites deliver employees the details they need to support customers at a point of transaction. Particularly if a customer might work with different company representatives at different times, it's important that employees have account details, transaction history, and any other pertinent information in front of them to provide a positive experience. They also need to make sure any information necessary to transfer to other internal departments is documented and communicated for operational execution.
As businesses' information systems are complex, this capability often involves CRM as a point of integration to and from other tools that capture information, such as enterprise resource planning and business intelligence databases.
One popular and sophisticated tool that powers and integrates many company's data resources is Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE). Learning about this tool could really help you get a grasp on how data tools, including CRM, work together to ultimately support customers. You can get started with that in a complete course on OBIEE
Sales support and automation
CRM tools facilitate the process of recording and organizing business development information. Sales reps can easily input information on active prospects, including the revenue opportunity, areas of product interest, points of contact, and the content of any interactions. Sales operations employees can record the status of activities supporting a sale and use account/opportunity details to inform these activities. Additionally, account management employees can create records for upsell opportunities for clients interested in product expansion. And all of this leads toward a number of common goals, including:
Enabling sales managers to easily access dashboards and run pipeline reports for projecting sales and driving progress toward goals
Facilitating cross-departmental collaboration on business development pursuits
Easily identifying opportunities to move accounts forward in the sales cycle
One of the most popular CRM tools to support the sales function is Salesforce.com. Even with other, operationally focused CRM tools in place, many companies turn to Salesforce for its ease of use and extended features specifically for business development.
In fact, Salesforce is important enough to many small companies that their are often job positions specifically dedicated to its administration. If you are interested in this type of role, or if you just want to understand what a tool like Salesforce can do, you can learn more about it in an online course on Salesforce.
Marketing and lead generation
CRM products also offer tools to support marketing efforts, the extent of which will vary by platform. Often, solutions include tools designed for market segmentation among prospects to help marketers target campaigns effectively. Some integrate tools for fetching data on qualified prospects to increase the size of market segments.
A particular area many marketing teams take interest in support for campaign management. Similar to the tools supporting sales operations, CRM platforms offer tools that help marketers document campaigns with regard to strategy, execution, and performance. This enables all employees within the department to stay up to speed with which tactics are being tried, how well they are working, and where efforts can be increased.
If you are interested in how CRM tools support marketing efforts, you can learn more about this within the larger context of marketing education in an online course in marketing concepts.
CRM Providers
Having an overview of some of the main functions for CRM platforms, you might also want some information on providers to look in to. Here are three of the most commonly used and respected providers:
Salesforce.com: One of the most well known CRM vendors, Salesforce offers a web-based platform with no software to install. Its proprietary software suite is easy to implement and comparatively easy to navigate. It is also a highly flexible platform, making available both product extensions and tools for developing custom add-ons.
Sugar CRM: A commercial open-source alternative to a cloud-based option like Salesforce, Sugar CRM can save a company some money, and with support of an open-source community, it also offers users flexibility and options for extending functionality.
Oracle CRM: Oracle offers a range of CRM applications in addition to (and integrating with) their OBIEE system. These include a web-based app, Enterprise software, and a social CRM application that integrates social networking capabilities in to core functions. Businesses looking for highly customized solutions or some savings over other options might want to consider Oracle's products.
Summing up
As you have probably gathered from this brief introduction, CRM applications are increasingly a necessity for running a business and effectively serving clients. Beyond that, sales and marketing departments are increasingly coming on board with them for their ability to easily integrate information and facilitate workflows. If you have been thinking about implementing or expanding your CRM tools, take a look at some of the links to educational resources. You may find that getting them up and running can be easier than you think!
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We continued to feed them copious amounts of Milkweed, along with spritzing them and their enclosure with water, often.
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On the Surgical Frontlines in South Sudan
Surgeon and Bloomberg School alum Adam Kushner mentors students in global health surgery.
International Health associate and surgeon Adam Kushner, MD, MPH '99 operates on patients in hospitals without electricity. He can handle stress.
However, on a recent mission to South Sudan with Medecins Sans Frontieres, his anxiety level spiked. While repairing a baby's hernia, he discovered a gangrenous intestine.
"I looked at it for a good 15 seconds, hoping it would change, thinking I'm not really here in a district hospital in South Sudan and I don't have to do a bowel resection on a one-year-old child with no intensive care unit," recalls Kushner, who completed the procedure successfully.
The MSF mission is emblematic of Kushner's advocacy for surgical care as a critical component of global public health. The MPH alum is committed to building the evidence base to document surgical need in developing countries.
On the faculty of the School's Center for Refugee and Disaster Response, Kushner mentors students interested in global health surgery, some of whom have signed on with his surgical-needs research in Nepal.
With the MSF team in South Sudan, Kushner found the operating room conditions to be a cut above the usual: There was anesthesia and suction, but not x-rays or CT scans.
On his fifth MSF mission, Kushner performed about 80 procedures, including several C-sections for cases of obstructed labor and other complications.
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Raiders could be hosting final NFL game on infield dirt
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — It might be time for the NFL to stop digging in the dirt.
Sunday's game between the Raiders and Baltimore could be the last the league plays on a baseball infield.
With the Athletics eliminated from playoff contention, the Raiders will get the all-grass field back when they play their next home game on Oct. 11 against Denver.
With the Raiders playing on a one-year lease in Oakland and in talks with the San Diego Chargers about a new Los Angeles-area stadium, this could be their final season at the only remaining venue that is shared by an NFL team and a Major League Baseball team.
The dirt has not been unkind to the Raiders. They are 5-4 over the past six seasons with the infield that runs between the 20-yard lines and 12-19 with the all-grass field.
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May 9, 2007
ATLANTA – The Georgia Tech men's and women's track and field teams will host the annual Georgia Tech Invitational, Friday-Saturday, May 11-12, at the Georgia C. Griffin Track. The meet is free admission.
The Jackets will welcome over 1,000 representatives from over 70 colleges from around the country for the meet two weeks before the NCAA Regional.
"We are looking forward to hosting the 2007 edition of the Georgia Tech Invitational," said men's head coach Grover Hinsdale. "Historically, this has been one of the premier collegiate invitationals in the country with representatives from between 60-70 colleges. I expect the same this weekend. Our team is very excited about the opportunity to compete at home, and, in such a quality event."
Junior Jerome Miller will look to better his school record mark of 7 feet, 3 inches in the high jump, which he set at the Yellow Jacket Invitational in March. Also competing for the men's team are Regional qualifiers James Lemons II, Alphonso Jordan, Steve Marcelle and Andy Powlen.
On the women's side, senior Ashlee Kidd will make her final appearance on her home track. Kidd has qualified for the NCAA Regional in five events this spring including the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dash, the 400-meter hurdles and as a member of the 4×100-meter relay. Also competing for the Jackets are Regional qualifiers Jacqua Williams, Shantia Moss, Shantrell Moss, Kimery Hern and Samantha Musil.
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Ottery St Mary III bowlers fail to deliver.
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Despite posting a competitive total in their local derby with visiting Upottery, Ottery St Mary 3rd XI last weekend slipped to their fifth defeat of the season as their bowlers produced a collectively loose performance which allowed the visitors to cruise to an easy win, writes Ian Townsend.
Teenagers Frank Hartley and Harry Peters (24) produced a good 59-run stand for the second wicket as the hosts began well. Hartley unleashed as series of fine shots to register a maiden league fifty, eventually reaching 64 (11 fours) before being dismissed.
Skipper John Tierney then blasted a typically brutal 43 from just 21 balls (five fours and three sixes) and, with fourteen year old Henry Mutter unfurling some delightful drives in his impressive 33, Ottery closed on a promising 227-7.
The home bowling was given a solid start by Tom Hinch and Tom Gardner as Upottery replied, but this control soon evaporated. Matt Broom (58) and Jason Kennard (57*) took advantage of regular wayward offerings to post an unbeaten 130-run stand, guiding their side to 212-3 before drizzle forced the players off thus handing the visitors victory on run rate.
The Otters did themselves no favours by bowling an eye-watering 45 wides, clearly a source of considerable irritation to their skipper who afterwards reflected: "What's disappointing me is that our bowling just isn't improving – we just couldn't put any pressure on them".
Ottery St Mary 3rd XI 227-7 (F Hartley 64, J Tierney 43, H Mutter 33, H Peters 24) Upottery 212-3 (M Broom 58, J Kennard 57*). Upottery (20pts) bt Ottery St Mary (6pts) on run rate.
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