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Current Role: I am about to start volunteering as a support worker for the charity volunteering matters for 6 months in the UK.
Tell us about your SLV.Global experience: SLV.Global was a wonderful and fascinating experience and the 10 weeks I spent in Sri Lanka will never be forgotten. The projects were all so different and enabled you to learn how to dive in, think fast and really connect with people in a new way. I absolutely loved living in Homogama with all its quirks, amazing food and wonderful people. It's a trip that often left me thinking 'what on earth am I doing?' but in the best kind of way possible!
Tell us what you gained from your SLV.Global Placement: I would definitely say that the advanced placement has enhanced my resume. It was a fantastic first work experience placement to be able to complete. I am now able to confidently talk about the mental health system in another country which is quite a unique skill. I also now have experience and confidence planning sessions for and interacting with service users in multiple situations which I feel will very much benefit me when being asked about how to deal with new situations in an interview. The range of tasks we undertook was so varied and the extra experiences like the addiction workshop and the detention centre are just so rare to find anywhere else that I do think they stand out on a resume and also give great experience that you can talk about and use in a job.
I think this placement has taught me how to be more confident in many situations, not just related to psychology. I feel more confident talking to and interacting with all different service users. I think my teamwork skills have improved; there is a special kind of teamwork that I think you only learn when teaching children who don't speak your language how to play a new game, or how to make a god's eye.
I also think the placement has made me more able to adapt quickly to challenges and throw myself into anything. I am more aware of how culture impacts both the way mental health can present itself and also how it needs to be treated, which can be hard to fully appreciate just from lectures but is so important when applying what you've learnt. Because of this, I would say I am more open minded about all different types of mental health treatment. Previously I was set on specialising in child psychology but since the placement I am now excited to work with many different groups.


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Unexpected Client Service. Unbeatable Results.
Founded in 2004, Tigris is broadly defined as a “marketing agency” but sponsorships and strategic partnerships are our sweet spot. We provide the strategy, tactics and execution that demand accountability and advocacy for sponsorship across all levels of an organization.
While the proof is ultimately in the metrics, as an agency we focus on more than the numbers. To us, relationships matter. We believe positive relationships breed a sense of trust and common purpose, both of which are absolutely essential to our definition of success. We take the time to understand the needs, goals, structure, budget, internal challenges and organizational culture of each client. This knowledge allows us to become an indispensable part of each client’s internal marketing team. We work hard to prove ourselves and to earn the trust and respect of our clients.
That’s why, in an era of revolving door agency changes, our average client tenure is close to six years.
From high-level strategic briefs and memos to one-off conversations, Tigris is a reliable sounding board for clients who seek to build and maintain a consistent strategic vision for their sponsorship commitments – whether they are multimillion-dollar agreements or small community partnerships.
Our work at the negotiating table has saved our clients millions of dollars by ensuring each and every agreement impacts the intended audience, meets corporate objectives, and delivers significant value.
To make an emotional connection with the audience, we help our clients determine how to use their sponsorship benefits to “bring the sponsorship to life,” while focusing on meeting their overall objectives. We understand that effective activation can make or break a partnership.
We use a variety of tools to measure sponsorship performance, including market research, impressions analysis, and benefit valuation, among others. Over the years, we have honed this approach into a proprietary tool that we call our Sponsorship Effectiveness Index (SEI). We believe that effective partnerships are built on a strong measurement foundation.
It’s been said that the company you keep defines you. At Tigris, we have surrounded ourselves with some pretty good company. Over the years, we have been fortunate to work with some of the best.

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I don’t know about where y’all live, but it has been so hot and humid around D.C. lately. On days with temperatures above 90 degrees and air thick as water, I hardly want to eat, much less turn on the oven. My slow cooker and making salads or cold meals are a life saver on scorching spring and summer days.
For my first recipe on Cocktails with Mom, I thought it was only appropriate to share a tried and true recipe from North Carolina, which is where I was born and raised. We sure love our BBQ in the South. Depending on which southern state you visit, you can get all different sorts of BBQ. In NC, we prefer vinegar based BBQ sauce, which is what I used in this Southern Style Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwich recipe. Just because you don’t turn on your oven doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor.?Although this BBQ chicken is made in a slow cooker, it is just as tender, flavorful, and juicy as the BBQ pork or chicken that is cooked low and slow on the grill.
If you are experiencing scorching hot days, give your oven a break and grab your slow cooker. These sandwiches are a cinch to make and will keep your kitchen cool and family happy.
Season your chicken breasts with seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Lay the chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker; top with chopped onion. Pour the BBQ sauce on top of the chicken and onion. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
One hour before the chicken is done cooking, add the cornstarch to the slow cooker. (If you want a thicker sauce, add 1/2 cup of cornstarch.) Stir the cornstarch into the BBQ sauce; return the lid and cook for another hour.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place in a large bowl. Shred the chicken with two forks. (The chicken will be extremely tender, so it will almost fall apart itself.) Toast the hamburger buns. Place some of the BBQ chicken on a toasted bun and top with coleslaw. Enjoy!
It’s one of my favorite go to recipes. Sooo easy and super delicious!
That looks absolutely delicious. Will you make one for me? LOL!
Absolutely! Let me know when you’re in the DC area and I’ll be sure to have a freshly made sandwich with your name on it!
This looks fantastic! I just moved away from South Carolina and I do miss my southern food…even if it was mainly me cooking it! Hard to do a lot in the RV… Anyway, I may just have to make it this week. Thanks for the recipe!
You can take this recipe anywhere! Bringing the South to you one BBQ chicken sandwich recipe at a time. :) Let me know how you like it!
Oh my gosh thank you for putting coleslaw on it! I saw that somewhere once and the next time I had a bbq sandwich and asked for it with it on the sandwich I was given the funniest looks.
My slow cooker is a LIFE SAVER in the summer!
I usually just make chicken salad with mine, though!
I love BBQ sauce on just about everything. Due to the sugar content, I consider it a ‘treat’ to be eaten on special occasions. Honestly, I could live off BBQ chicken and slaw.
Thankyou…a busy mom and I love slow cooker recipes!
Yummy! It’s supposed to be around 90 here every day for the next week, so I should totally try this!
looks amazing! I make pulled pork in the crock pot quite frequently.
I love slow cooker recipes, this looks super yummy! I have always wanted to try coleslaw a bbq sandwich.
Great recipe that everyone in the family will rave about. Great summer recipe! The coleslaw on this just brings it together.
This is a good Memorial Day dish to make, and I have make BBQ Chicken sandwiches many times, and they are so good. I am going to make your recipe.
Oh that looks really good! I have not put the coleslaw on them before, but that would taste amazing! I am going to have to try these at home! Interesting with the cornstarch to thicken! I am pinning so I can make for dinner next week!
Now this is my kind of meal! Looks delicious! BBQ chicken is one of my favorites!
It’s too hot here, too. I live in South Carolina and it is so muggy and humid that no one wants to cook in my house. I hear ya!
I’d love to try this recipe. It looks so yummy!!

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I got an overnight bus from Melbourne to Sydney. It was almost entirely full but there was one single spare seat on the bus. It was the seat next to me, and I was very happy about that. We arrived in Sydney at 6.30am and I got straight on a train to Katoomba.
It was a beautiful day in the Blue Mountains. I walked from Katoomba station to Echo Point and along the edge of the Jamison Valley, to Katoomba Falls and beyond. The hazy blue valley looked vast and impenetrable. I only had a few days left in Australia before I had to head back to London, work and winter, but it was so peaceful here that such thoughts were very far from my mind.
After the bus journey I was tired. I headed back to Katoomba, and had a power nap at the hostel I was staying at. It had been a beautiful day and I woke up in time to go back down to the valley edge to see the sun set, but to my surprise it was now raining and misty. I got up early the next morning to see about seeing the sunrise, but thick fog was drifting through the streets. I headed back to Sydney.

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Slower rise of exhaled breath temperature in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Acute asthma in emergency room.
Modeling of the expiratory flow pattern of spontaneously breathing cats.
Effect of inspiratory time and flow settings during assist-control ventilation.
Assessment of exhaled nitric oxide kinetics in healthy infants.
Quantification of flow during suction feeding in bluegill sunfish.
Modeling and measurement of flow effects on tracheal sounds.
Inhalation profiles in asthmatics and COPD patients: reproducibility and effect of instruction.
Airway response of healthy individuals to affective picture series.
Axial and radial distribution of the bronchial vasculature in sheep.
Termination of inspiration by phase-dependent respiratory vagal feedback in awake normal humans.
Detecting early structural lung damage in cystic fibrosis.
Cyclic alternating pattern and positive airway pressure titration.
Safety of sputum induction in moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Overview of the innervation of the lung.
Supramaximal flow in asthmatic patients.
Apparent transducer non-reciprocity in an ultrasonic flow meter.
Blood flow distribution within the airway wall.
Increased resting bronchial tone in normal subjects acclimatised to altitude.
Fluticasone propionate attenuates platelet-activating factor-induced gas exchange defects in mild asthma.
Small animal models of hemorrhagic shock-induced liver dysfunction.
Exhaled nitric oxide concentrations: online versus offline values in healthy children.
Effect of an external resistance to airflow on the inspiratory flow curve.
Negative expiratory pressure: a new tool.
The effects of an external nasal dilator and nasal dimensions in Asians.

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EVERTON continued their run as the early season draw specialists with a goalless stalemate against Cardiff at the Cardiff City Stadium.
After drawing his opening two matches against Norwich and West Brom, manager Roberto Martinez saw his side dominate in South Wales for long periods of the 90 minutes but failed to score for the second successive game.
Toffees starlet Ross Barkley was first to go close, as his shot was deflected just wide of the post after good build up play by Steven Pienaar.
The home side responded well and nearly took the lead in an unusual fashion, as Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard just about clawed away Peter Whittingham's in-swinging corner.
However the talking point of the encounter came four minutes before the break when Manchester United target Leighton Baines was brought down in the penalty-box by Gary Medel.
Referee Anthony Taylor waved away the away side's appeals for a penalty much to the frustration of Martinez on the touchline.
Nikica Jelavic could have given Everton the lead shortly after the break, however the Croatian international could only lift his effort over the bar.
The best chance of the match for the home side fell to captain Craig Bellamy, however the fiery forward's poor touch in rounding Howard saw him unable to get his shot away.
Everton continued to look the more likely to take all three points, however failed to find the goal to break down a stubborn Cardiff defence.

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They are saying the state of an individual’s beard displays his character. Rising facial hair has by no means been out of trend, though we see a resurgence of beards up to now few years. Extra males at the moment are on the lookout for recommendations on methods to preserve their beards given the busy lives that they lead. Learn on if you wish to discover ways to preserve a beard the correct method Mens gifts for Men Beard Care Growth B078N1DBY9.
You could be the form of one who would somewhat go away the beard trimming actions to professionals. That is really the very best method. You may get your arms on trimmers and scissors, however when you’ve got any doubts in any respect about your capability to trim the beard correctly, after which don’t even try it. It doesn’t subtract out of your manliness.
Nonetheless, for those who insist on a DIY method, then begin by buying the correct instruments. Don’t accept something lower than a pair barber’s scissors. In case you would somewhat use a beard trimmer, discover a cordless and rechargeable unit. A large-toothed comb for the beard and a fine-toothed mustache comb should even be in your listing of things to buy. To finish the listing, you possibly can add a three-way mirror and a magnifying mirror.
Correct trimming with a comb requires that you simply comb via the hair strands and lower solely on the surface of the comb. In case you are doing it for the primary time, take the precaution of chopping simply sufficient. One of the best ways to provide you with a symmetrical beard after a do-it-yourself trim is to begin from the ears working down towards the chin. In case you have a mustache, work on the mustache first, combing it downward. A mustache should be trimmed from the center shifting laterally towards the aspect of the mouth.


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I noticed that since Ferrets do not have as obvious a data plate as a jeep for example, that there is a lot of confusion over the vehicle’s serial number. Even the Canadian Forces erred by listing the British Army’s registration number, which Canada did not use, as the “Serial #”! Here is some help for Ferret owners and enthusiasts.
This web page focusses on the Canadian Army’s Ferrets but any Ferret owner should find the information to be of some use.
Also known as the Vehicle Identification Number “VIN” in North America. THIS is the serial number, not the painted on military numbers! To find this hull number (VIN) and the date of manufacture look inside hull on the starboard (right) side by behind and above the driver’s right shoulder. There was originally an aluminum data plate listing modifications standing off from the hull on 4 bolts. “Undo the 4 nuts on that plate and CAREFULLY ease it off the studs. Underneath will be the little steel plate welded to the hull with the hull number stamped on it.” (Ref: Doug Greville on Ferret Heaven 2007-03-17) This little steel serial number plate is 2″ x 3″. Stamped onto the spot welded plate is the hull number (VIN) e.g. 392.B.5.4 (see below for explanation). Special thanks to Douglas Greville in Australia who helped to decode the mysteries of the British and Australian numbering systems. I also wish to thank other members of Ferret Heaven forum (the 4-wheeled, not 4-legged version) for their help and advice.
The factory assigned unique hull number (vehicle VIN or Vehicle Identification Number) was stamped onto a plate which was welded inside the hull on the right (starboard) side behind the driver's right shoulder. On British Army Ferrets there is usually also a modifications data plate in this location. If this is unbolted, a data plate should be visible.
Hull number data plate location is shown by the arrow in the upper left corner. This is a view of the starboard (right) interior of the fighting compartment and the driver's seat is out of sight to the left.
When Ferret production extended into the 1960s, the last two digits of the year were marked so as to prevent confusion.
The thick aluminum data plate where modifications were recorded is shown on far left of this photo of a British Ferret Mk. II in the British Columbia Regiment's collection. These data plates were bolted in place with four bolts, standing off from the hull and over top of the hull number data plate. These aluminum data plates are missing on most (If not all) Canadian Ferrets as they made attractive souvenirs.
Canada has used a variety of military numbering systems over the years but for the time of the Ferret acquisition in 1954, it was the Canadian Army Registration Number (CAR). This consisted of the last two digits of the year the vehicle was acquired (usually the same year it was built), followed by a dash, and then 5 digits. Initially vehicle were allocated blocks of numbers e.g. all of the Canadian Ferrets were 54-82xxx. This system was later renamed when the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force were unified in the late 1960s. A vehicle CAR number was then, and still is, called the Canadian Forces Registration (CFR) number.
These numbers were usually painted on the sides of each vehicle. In Canada this was done with white paint. Please note that it is NOT a “hood number” as many collectors call the military registration numbers on jeeps. Even on jeeps the number was not always applied to the hood (engine cover or bonnet). See my page on military vehicle markings.
On British vehicles their number was painted on the front and rear of the vehicle and on their Ferrets, it was also stamped onto the data plate for modifications. Note: Although some people use this as the vehicle serial number it is technically NOT that.
United Kingdom 04 CC 01 Usually painted on top front edge.2 numbers, space, 2 letters, space, 2 numbers.This system was introduced about 1949 and replaced the old style e.g. Z5453378 or T123456Note: This is NOT the vehicles serial number for licensing as a civilian owned vehicle (even though many people have used it as such).You can find the British Army history of your Ferretfrom the tank museum in the UK. You MUST supply the WD number e.g. 04 CC 01 Here is the info: Stuart Wheeler, Bovington Librarian Email: Librarian@tankmuseum.co.uk They charge a standard fee of GBP 10 (plus GBP 3 post and packaging) to reproduce vehicle registration cards: The Tank Museum Bovington Dorset BH20 6JG UK NOTE: The fees may well have changed over the years so check first.
Canada Canadian Army Registration (CAR) which changed to Canadian Forces Registration (CFR) 54-82598 Changed about 1969 after unification of the armed forces. Canada bought 124 Ferrets and the CFR number range was 82500 through 82623. The first two digits signify the year the particular vehicle entered military service. Originally painted in white on the sides of the hull. When UN white, sometimes painted in black on side near rear wheels. Also when a Canadian Forces licence plate was visible - this had the last 5 digits of the CFR number (from about 1970 when these plates were introduced until they were sold surplus 1980-1.
Bob McWilliam of Nova Scotia sent the following pictures of the CAR as he found it on his Ferret 54-82540. The photo of the CAR stamped on 54-82511 is from Rob Love in Manitoba.

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Premier Valley Bank has been in business in the USA for some time now. it’s a great bank to manage your checking account and financials.
Premier Valley Bank will be closed on the national holidays listed below, however not all banks are closed on all of the holidays throughout the year, this information is specific for Premier Valley Bank and this bank only.
Premier Valley Bank just like any other bank, has different opening hours to each and every branch.
The majority of Premier Valley Bank locations are quite similar and in most cases it’s 9 am – 5 pm (09:00-17:00) Monday to Friday.

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Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus formed a search committee to find a new provost to replace Interim Provost Jesse Peters in late November 2018.
In an email sent to the general FLC community Stritikus announced the members of the committee and shared the charge they were given.
The search committee features 11 people to ensure that the college is represented. The committee has m embers of all three schools, faculty representation and a student seat.
By having a member from each school, faculty members who are not sitting on the committee will know who they go to for voicing concerns related to the search, search committee chair Anne McCarthy said.
The committee was put together the same week that Stritikus announced the provost search, McCarthy said.
Before Christmas Break, Witt/Kieffer, the same company who helped the presidential search committee find Stritikus last year, held two days of listening sessions with the FLC community to learn about the institution's needs regarding a new provost, McCarthy said.
“The goal is for that group to really know our institution well and understand our needs,” McCarthy said.
The committee will not start seeing applicants until the search closes on March 1, she said. Until then, the committee doesn't have much work to do besides planning logistics for later parts of the search process.
After applications close March 1, the first round of interviews will be held during the week of March 25. Between April 4 and 12 there will be on-campus interviews before a new provost is announced approximately on May 1.
The new provost will start in the position July 1, 2019.
The provost reports directly to the president of the college, sits as a member of their cabinet and makes decisions on the promotion and tenure of faculty, McCarthy said.
“The president goes along with, typically goes for the recommendation of the provost on promotion and tenure of faculty members,” she said.
The provost will work to implement ideas that are agreed upon in the strategic plan.
Associated Students of Fort Lewis College President Chance Salway is a member of the committee and said that he tries to bring in all perspectives to the table.
The committee must stay keen on the topic of diversity and continue to uphold the values of the institution, Salway said.
Any recommendations can be sent to the email associated with the search FLCProvost@wittkieffer.com or sent directly to members of the search committee, Salway said.

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CHICAGO — Residents in Chicago and surrounding suburbs are reporting widespread issues with mail delivery — saying they’re missing bills, checks and other important packages.
A United States Postal Service spokesperson said weather has played a factor in delayed or missing deliveries. USPS mail service was suspended for two days last week as record cold brought wind chills of 50 below.
USPS has apologized for the inconvenience.
“In my neighborhood, there's a Facebook page, and one person said they didn't get theirs for two weeks,” Rogers Park resident Sharon Steffensen said.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said it’s not just weather. He’s received complaints from residents on the Northwest Side for some time.
“For over a year,” Quigley said, “my district office has received countless complaints about delayed, unreliable or non-existent mail delivery service. The stories I hear from my constituents are both disturbing and unacceptable, as every American deserves dependable access to their mail."
Quigley last month met with U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan about delivery issues.
Brennan said the Chicago postal service has recently added 100 delivery staff and is working to improve its auxiliary routes.
Residents are asked to report delivery issues at usps.com or 1-800-ask-USPS.


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Okay, girls... this is one of those topics that no one really wants to talk too much about, but it'll definitely benefit you if you keep reading. Hair in unwanted places is just something none of us want, so how do you ensure that you don’t have to worry about it? We've got some pretty genious hacks for hair removal that you're probably going to want to try! Check out these different ways to remove unwanted hair.
One of the quickest and most common way to get rid of unwanted hairs on the legs and hands without waxing is shaving. Shaving is actually one of the fastest ways to get rid of hair, but it has some negative side effects. Shaving repeatedly causes hairs to emerge even thicker when it regrows and shaving rashes are a common problem too. Shaving also removes hair strands from above the surface of the skin, which makes hair grow back quickly.
Laser hair removal is another hair removal technique that’s quickly growing in popularity among men and women looking to get rid of unwanted hairs on the legs and hands permanently. It can be quite effective and provides a quick and permanent solution, but it is quite expensive and requires multiple sessions. Furthermore, it has still not yet been established whether it might have any serious side effects in the long run.
Now that you know about the common mechanical processes for getting rid of unwanted hair from the legs and hands without waxing, it is now time to focus on the natural remedies. As already clarified, both of the options discussed above have their drawbacks, which is why the informed and smart women of today opt for natural remedies instead of the instant solutions that have negative associated side effects according to Dore Aesthetics.
Nothing ever comes without its own drawbacks. The only major downside associated with natural remedies for getting rid of unwanted hair from the legs and hands without waxing is that you have to use them over an extended period of time for the best results. However, the great thing about the remedies is that they are inexpensive and have no side effects compared to other techniques for the same since they are completely natural. It is now time to shift gears and focus on the home treatment that can help you get rid of unwanted hairs from your legs and hands without the need for waxing.
The scrub described here is highly effective and you can easily make it at home since you can be sure that all the ingredients used to make it are already available in your kitchen. The scrub is not only good for gently removing unwanted hairs, but also helps prevent the growth of new hairs if used regularly.
Mix 3 tablespoons of lemon juice with 3 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Microwave the mixture for about a minute to warm it up slightly. Apply a thick layer of the warm scrub on your legs and hands in the direction of hair growth. Allow it to set for 10 minutes. Wet your hands and start to scrub your legs with the pack for five minutes and then rinse off using warm water to completely get rid of the pack. For the best results, repeat the treatment each alternate day.
Chickpea flour works effectively when it comes to getting rid of unwanted hair remover and does not affect the skin negatively at all. Using milk in the pack instead of water ensures that skin is not only brightened but also nourished too.
Take 5 tablespoons of chickpea flour and then add enough warm milk to prepare a sticky, thick paste. Apply a thick layer of the paste in the direction of hair growth. Allow it to set for 10 minutes or until it is about 80 percent dry. Start scrubbing your feet and hands with the pack until it dries out completely and starts coming off. Use a soft cotton cloth to remove the pack and then rinse off using water. Repeat the treatment every single day for the best results.
This scrub/pack works as the best solution for getting rid of unwanted hairs without waxing. The great thing about the pack is that besides getting rid of unwanted hairs and controlling the re-growth of hair, it also brightens and softens skin. If you want silky, soft legs and hands, this is a treatment you cannot afford to miss.
Take 1 egg, crack it open, and then whip it thoroughly in a clean bowl. Add two tablespoons of corn flour to the whipped egg and 1 tablespoon of sea salt. If you need more quantity of the pack, increase the ingredients, but maintain the same ratio. Apply the pack in a light circular motion on the legs and hands and allow it to sit until it is about 90 percent dry. Using wet hands, scrub your skin with the pack. Scrub your skin for not less than five minutes and then remove the pack using a wet cotton cloth and rinse off using plenty of water. If you find the smell of raw egg too much on your nose, you can add several drops of lavender essential oil to the mixture. You can use the pack you have prepared every alternate day.


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Hotel Vueltabajo, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, its located at Pinar del Rio downtown, in a pleasant environment, surrounded by diverse historical and cultural attractions. This Hotel belongs to the program "Flexi Drive" in Cuba.
Hotel Cayo Levisa, Cuba is compouse by individual bungalows,they are built in two rows parallel to the shore and staggered so they all get an ocean view. Cayo Levisa is a small paradise island off the north coast of Pinar del Rio Province.
Hotel AGUAS CLARAS,Pinar del Rio, Cuba is located in Viñales, at only 7 kilometres from Pinar del Rio city and at 145 kilometres from Havana.


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The Datamax I-4212 label printer has an impressive 12" per second print speed, and has the fastest throughput of any comparable printer. It has a maximum print width of 4.65" and the potential to expand memory capacity with Flash and font expansion cards, which can be used to reduce time needed for formatting. A high performance printer that will get the job done, and done well.
• Modular design facilities adding and/or changing options with ease. Easy to upgrade and reconfigure for business growth.
• Extremely easy to maintain-change the printhead and the platen roller in less than 5 minutes. Standard bi-directional parallel and high-speed serial interfaces allow easy integration into your system.


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Protect Your Plants with This Compact Greenhouse Great solution for small backyards or homes can be placed outdoor or indoor. Enjoy high quality construction and materials. Ideal gift idea for those who love gardening but don't have the space to do so. Also can be used as a storage space to store all of your gardening supplies or plants.
Specifications:LED wavelength : WhiteLED Quantity: 30 beadsMaterial: PVC boardWattage: 10WInput: 110V-240V Package include:1 x Plant Grow Lamp Frame1 x 5V 2A USB Power AdapterNotes:This plant grow lamp is need to assemble by customers,it's very simple,just see the product picture and you can do it perfect.
The General Hydroponics Snapture is specially designed for strength and is literally a snap to assemble. No tools are required. The custom Snapture pieces turn standard 1-1/4 in PVC pipe into tray or system stands, trellis supports, light hangers, grow tent frames and more.
PVC Growlight Stand - Under $20 You need: 2 10 foot PVC Pipes (I used 1 1/4 inch) 2 PVC elbows 2 PVC T (3 way connector) 4 end caps Using 1 inch PVC Pipe and connectors would save you 4-5 dollars - but 1 1/4 inch is much sturdier (especially since mine is 5 foot tall).
This video shows how to make a grow light stand so you can start your garden indoors. This is made from PVC pipe, and meant to be very simple and portable. This can go on a table, or the floor. It can be taken apart for easy storage.
How to Make a Grow Light Stand using PVC. This is a super easy, fun and inexpensive way to make a grow light with using PVC pipes and fittings. The light is a shop light with a 40 w bulb, nothing special I paid under $35 for everything!
Compare prices on Pvc Grow Light Stand at ShoppinGent.com – use promo codes and coupons for best offers and deals. Start smart buying with ShoppinGent.com right now and choose your golden price on every purchase.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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People expect long battery life on their mobile devices, and apps play a vital role in achieving that experience. Learn strategies to conserve energy while providing the best experience for your app. Find out about the key areas that affect energy consumption of an app as well as how to best use the available APIs to optimize battery life. Master energy debugging tools to make your app more energy efficient.
Battery life is very important to your users. And apps are directly tied to battery life. So as developers, it's very important that we're careful about how we write our code. And the reason for this is if I'm a user and I'm having bad battery life, the first thing I'm going to do is I'm going to go to the Battery Usage screen.
I'm going to take a look at what apps are using a lot of my energy.
If I notice that your app is near the top and I don't expect it to be there, I'm not going to be very happy about that and I may even delete your app. And so today, I'm going to talk about some battery life concepts. Then, we're going to move on and we're going to talk about energy efficient coding practices. From there, my colleague will come up and talk to you about energy debugging tools that are available to you as well as give you a demo. And then we'll wrap it up with some final thoughts.
So let's get started. What is energy? Well, energy is the product of power and time. And I'd like to illustrate this with an example.
As you can see here, when the device is idle, the power is very low.
Yet when the device is active, the power is very high. And you also notice that the power can be even higher and that depends on how much work you're doing or the type of work that you're doing. You'll also notice that there's overhead and that's the amount of power that's needed to bring the hardware up to be able to do your work as well as put it back to sleep. And so as I said before, energy is the product of power and time and that's the area under the curve. And I'd like to take this one step further. The energy that you have is split into two regions: fixed costs and dynamic costs. The dynamic costs are the work that you're doing and the fixed costs are that overhead that we talked about earlier, the amount of energy needed to bring the hardware up to do your work in the first place. So even if you're doing a small amount of work, you're still going to have to pay those overhead costs.
And we'll talk more about this later. So our devices are very powerful and so it's important that as developers we're very careful about when we use that power.
We need to really think about, do we need to use this power to deliver a great experience to our users. And if we do, we should go ahead and use that power.
But maybe there're other times where we can conserve it. So now you might be thinking, what consumes energy. Well, actually nearly everything in our devices consume energy but today I really want to focus on four main things. And these are processing, networking, location, and finally graphics. These are the four main things I really want you to think about when you're writing your apps. So how can I reduce my energy consumption? First, I want to identify the work that I need to do, really think about will this work, help your user. And if it won't, don't do it at all or maybe defer it to a later time. Next, you'll want to optimize your work. Once you've identified the work that you do need to do, try to do it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Next, you'll want to coalesce, try to batch up your transactions. Don't do them spaced apart.
And finally, reduce the frequency of your work. So let's see how we can apply these principles to your apps. And first I want to start with networking.
So if you're developing an app that uses networking or you have an app that does networking, you'll really want to pay attention here. And so I'd like to start with an example. I've been working on a social networking app and this app has three parts: a main feed, it has the ability to post a photo, and finally the ability to send some analytics data. And so let's start with the main feed.
In my current implementation, I'm just reloading on a fixed timer over and over again.
And let's take a look at the energy impact in doing so. Here you can see that at first glance doesn't look to be that energy intensive; however, as we talked about earlier, they're actually those overhead costs and that's the cost to bring up the radio and put it back to sleep in this case. And so even though you're just doing a small amount of work, you're paying those overhead costs and this is really resulting in a big energy impact. So how can we optimize this? First, we'll want to reload only on user interaction or maybe a notification such as an urgent news alert.
Next, you'll want to use NSURL Session Default Session and there's a new property called Waits for Connectivity. This will allow you the ability to know when you can connect to the server of your choice. Additionally, you'll want to use NSURL Session Cache as well.
This will allow you to not re-download the same pieces of your main feed over and over again and incur those extra costs. So, let's take a look at the energy impact with these optimizations. As you can see here, we've removed that recurring spike. Now you're only reloading on user interaction and notification. And you also removed that overhead cost as well.
This is great for battery life. So let's see how we can set this up.
First, we'll want to go ahead and create a default session configuration.
Then, we'll move on and we'll set the waits connectivity property to true.
And finally, we'll configure our cache. So that was the main feed.
Now let's move on and talk about how we can post a photo. So in my current implementation, right now I'm just going to send this photo immediately and I'm going to retry on every failure.
That's because I really want to get this photo to my server. And let's take a look at the energy impact in doing so. As you can see here, the energy impact is very high.
We're spending a lot of time to send up our photo. And finally it times-out, maybe because the networking conditions are poor. And again, we retry because we really want to get this photo to our server. And again, we spend a lot of energy while we're not providing much utility for our user because this photo is still not getting to our server. And this may repeat over and over again.
So how can we optimize this? First, we'll want to make sure we really minimize our retries.
Only retry maybe two or three times. Next, set reasonable timeouts, maybe 30 seconds or a minute. Don't spend too much time trying in case you're in those bad networking conditions. Finally, you'll want to batch your transactions, so if you have other photos to post at the same time, go ahead and post those as well.
Finally, if your retry limit is hit, and you're not sure what to do, maybe create a background session. This will allow you to hand off your photo upload to the system and it can find a good time to do your work. So let's take a look at the energy impact with these optimizations. As we can see here, now we've really reduced the amount of energy that we're spending both in the cost to send our photo as well as that overhead cost. Additionally, you might see that we're still timing out, maybe because those bad networking conditions are still there, but yet the second time we retry, we just go ahead and create a background session and now we're going to let the system handle uploading our photo. So that was how we can post a photo efficiently.
Now let's talk a little bit about how we can send up analytics data.
And as developers, we all really care about how users are using our apps.
So we want to make sure that the data that we're sending does not have an energy impact and we can do that by using Background Session. This provides the ability to hand off your upload or download to the system to do it at a good time.
Additionally, it provides automatic retries so you don't have to worry about handling that retry policy yourself. Next, it also provides throughput monitoring which means that if your throughput is very low, for instance you're in those poor network conditions, your task will be stopped and retried at a later time when it thinks it will succeed.
Finally, there's some new properties called start time and workload size.
This will help you indicate to the system the best time to do your work.
And finally, you'll also want to set the discretionary property whenever you're doing work that's not immediately relevant to your user. This will allow the system to find the most energy efficient time to do your work as well. So let's take a look at an example. Here, we can see that right now I'm not using Background Session. I'm just going ahead and sending my data as soon as I have it ready to send to my server. Additionally, there's some other networking that's occurring in the future. And right now we're paying two overhead costs.
So let's say that we use Background Session. Now we can see that Background Session has allowed these events to coalesce together and saved us that extra overhead by combining it with the other networking that was already going to happen at a future time. This will really help battery life for your users.
So let's take a look at how we can set this up. First, we'll want to go ahead and create our Background Session configuration. Then, we'll move on and we'll set the discretionary property to true. Next, we'll go ahead and we'll set some properties like start time and the expected workload size.
And finally, we'll resume our task. So that was how we can send up our analytics data in an efficient way. Now I want to talk to you a little bit about watchOS. So, networking on the watch can be very expensive and so it's important that you use background session for any work that you want to occur when the screen is off. You want to also use this for complication updates or background app refresh as well and that's because you'll be able to get runtime when the task completes so it can go off and doing your networking and let you know when it's done.
So, to recap. First, you want to identify the work that you're doing.
This will help you ensure that you're not repeating transactions again and again.
Next, you want to optimize your work by using Background Session wherever appropriate.
Next, you want to coalesce your work. Really batch those transactions up to save that overhead. And finally, reduce your work my minimizing retries and setting reasonable timeouts. So that was networking. Now I want to talk to you a little bit about location. And so as a developer, you have many APIs to choose from when it comes to location. But today I really want to focus on the energy impact of these APIs. So to start off, let's talk about if I wanted to add the ability to add navigation to my app. To do this, I'll want to use continuous location updates and the reason for that is I'll need to know if the user deviates from my course. That way I can provide them new instructions for how to get to their destination. But one thing you want to be cautioned of is that this does prevent the device from sleeping, so it will have a high energy impact on your users.
So really, as soon as your user gets to their destination, you'll want to make sure you stop these location updates and make sure the device can sleep again.
So let's take a look at how we can do this. First, we'll create a location manager. Then, we'll move on and we'll set some properties.
And the property I really want to focus on today is desired accuracy.
Really think about the accuracy that you need and the reason for that is higher accuracy is higher power. So really make sure that you do need that high accuracy if you go ahead and set it. And then next, you'll want to go ahead and start updating location. Once you're done, for instance as soon as the user gets to their destination, stop updating location, again so that you can let the device go back to sleep.
So that was continuous location. Now let's move on and talk about some other APIs that will allow your device to sleep more often. The first one is request Location and this allows the ability to get the user's current location, maybe if you want to update content based on their current location without having to worry about calling start location and stop location and managing calling both of those. Next, there is region monitoring. Region monitoring provides you the ability to know, let's say, if you want to update content when the user arrives home. You don't have to track their location all the time. You can just create a region and when they cross that region, you'll be able to get some runtime to do your work. Similarly is visit monitoring.
Visit monitoring allows you to know when users go to frequently visited locations.
You'll also get some runtime at that time as well without having to continuously track their location. You can set that up as follows. And finally there's significant location change. So significant location change can be used if you want to know when the user is moving a significant distance but you don't want to use continuous location because continuous location prevents the device from sleeping.
Significant location change doesn't prevent the device from sleeping.
It can still sleep between those updates. And so you can really make a good optimization if you're able to move from continuous location to significant location change.
One example is maybe you have a weather app. You need to know when the user moves significantly and update the weather at those times. And here is how you can set that up. So to summarize, first you want to identify the accuracy level that you need. Really think about do I need that high accuracy.
And if you don't, use something lower. Next, you'll want to optimize your work by using alternatives to continuous location wherever you can and wherever it makes sense. Next, you'll want to reduce your work by stopping location updates as soon as you're done with them. Again, if you let those location updates keep coming, you might prevent the device from sleeping.
And finally, you'll want to coalesce your work by deferring location updates.
Maybe in the future you'll need that location, you'll really need it and maybe you don't need it right now. So that was location. Now I want to talk to you about graphics. And graphics can be very energy intensive.
So here are some good guidelines to follow. First, you'll want to minimize your screen updates, really ensure that these are providing needed changes for your user.
Next, you'll want to review your blur usage. If you're placing blurs on top of updating elements, this is very expensive for battery life. So be very cautious of that.
So those are some general guidelines. Now let's talk specifically about the Mac. So if you're developing on the Mac, you'll want to be aware that some MacBooks have a discrete GPU and this discrete GPU is great at delivering awesome graphics and awesome performance for your users but it also has a high power cost over the integrated GPU. And so you'll really want to make sure that you're only using the discrete GPU when your animation performance really suffers over the integrated GPU, or if the functionality isn't provided there. Additionally, if you're developing on the Mac, you might be using Metal or OpenGL. And if you're using Metal, you'll really want to be aware that by just calling Create System Default Device, you're going to trigger the Discrete GPU automatically. And so if you don't need the discrete GPU, instead you'll want to call Copy All Devices and pick that device with the low power attribute set. This will ensure that you can use the integrated GPU whenever possible. For those of you that are developing using OpenGL, you'll want to make sure that your app is mux-aware by setting the Automatic Graphics Switching property either in your Info.plist or using the sample below.
And the reason for this is if you don't need the discrete GPU, you don't want to be the one to keep it up and automatically you will keep it up unless you set this property.
So to summarize, first you'll want to identify the work that you need to do by looking at your burry usage. Make sure you're not placing those blurs over updating elements. Next, you'll want to optimize your work.
If you're developing on the Mac, really ensure that you're only using the discrete GPU whenever you really need it to deliver that great performance. And finally, reduce your work by minimizing screen updates whenever possible. So that was graphics.
Now let's talk a little bit about processing. And again, processing can be very energy intensive as well. So here are some guidelines to follow.
First, you'll want to identify the tasks that you need to do. Next, you'll want to do that work very quickly and efficiently once you've identified those tasks.
You'll also want to avoid timers whenever possible. Try to do your work based on user interaction rather than a fixed timer over and over again. But if you really do need to use those timers, try to set a pretty long leeway. That will let the system coalesce your timers with other work. So that was some general guidelines for processing. Today I really want to focus on background processing.
And background processing can be very expensive for your users and so it's important to think about what you're doing in the background. The main reason for this is the user is not looking at your app. In the foreground, they're looking at your app.
So if you're using some energy there, they might not be as worried.
But if you're using a lot of energy in the background, your users might not be happy about this. And so here are some general guidelines.
First, we'll want to finish our work as quickly as possible. First think, do I really need to do this work in the background. And if so, find the most efficient way to do it.
Next, if you want to update your content, try to use the background app refresh API.
This will really help you find the best time to update your content.
And finally, you'll want to make sure that you call the completion handler for whatever API that you're using. This will make sure that you allow the device to sleep as quickly as possible and you don't end up paying any fixed cost.
So new in iOS 11, there's a completion handler in the PushKit API.
This will allow the device to go back to sleep very quickly after you handle your incoming push if you call this. And so you'll really want to make sure that you adopt this if you're using PushKit. And let's take a look at an example.
Here, we can see I'm not calling the completion handler in this case when I receive my incoming push. I'm just doing some processing and then I'm letting the device just go to sleep after a fixed period of time. But now let's take a look at the energy impact with the optimization. By calling the completion handler, we are allowing the device to sleep more quickly and not only have we saved that energy that we're using in the background but also that overhead cost as well.
That will really help the battery life of your users if you're using PushKit.
So let's talk a little bit about background processing on the Watch.
So new is the background navigation mode. This also has CPU limits like other background modes on the watch. Additionally, you'll want to really make sure that you minimize any networking that you're doing when in this background mode. Really think about, do I need to do this or will my user care about this networking update that I'm doing. Maybe do it for things like traffic reroute or important traffic information. And finally, use background app refresh and complication updates to update your data. And when you're using these APIs, make sure that you use Background Session, as we talked about earlier, to get that data so you don't have to wait around for the data to come through. So to summarize, first you'll want to identify the work that you're doing in the background. Really make sure it's providing useful content for your user. Next, you'll want to optimize your work by using Background App Refresh whenever you can. Next, reduce your work by limiting the transactions that you're doing in the background. And finally, using background Session whenever possible.
So now my colleague is going to come up and talk to you about the energy tools available to you as well as give you a demo. Thanks, Daniel.
Good morning, everyone. I am Prajakta Karandikar. I'm an engineer in the power team. So you heard about all the best practices for writing energy efficient code. Now I'm going to talk about the various energy debugging tools that we have developed. We will see how you can use these tools to measure the energy efficiency or energy impact of your applications. These tools will help you find the high-level problems within your application pertaining to energy or the major problem areas and will help you fix these problems. Finally, we will move on to a demo where I'll take some sample applications and debug them for energy issues using our new tools so that it establishes a debugging workflow for you to debug your own applications.
But first, let us see why it is important to measure your app's efficiency.
Say you develop this awesome application with some great functionality but did not measure its energy impact. Turns out the energy impact of the application is pretty high even with usage for a very small period of time. Naturally, battery usage UI is going to flag this application as one of the top energy drainers and any customer who is using your application is going to experience a significant battery drain even with small-usage periods. It could be possible that the customer deletes your application and that is definitely not something that you desired.
So as an app developer, it is really important that you measure your app's efficiency pertaining to energy or its energy impact. And to help you with this measurement, we have the new and improved Energy Gauges. These are included as a part of Xcode, which you all are familiar with. Energy Gauges are designed to give you a high-level overview of the problems within your application pertaining to energy. They will tell you what are the energy-heavy areas within your app. They will also guide you to the right set of instruments to drill down deeper within these problem areas and fix these problems.
So where can you access Energy Gauges within Xcode? When you launch your application with Xcode, click on the Debug navigator. A series of performance gauges open to the left-hand side of the screen. These are for the basic metrics in the system like CPU, memory, network, and disk. In iOS and macOS, one of these gauges is for energy impact. When you click on this energy impact gauge, the energy report opens to the right-hand side of the screen. Let me walk you through the various parts of this report. At the top left corner of the report, you will see a value which indicates the overall energy rating or the overall energy score for your application. Alongside it lies a meter which is three regions: the green, yellow, and the red region corresponding to low, high, and very high energy impact.
So the bad news for this particular report is that this application which is being debugged has a high average energy impact. The good news, however, is that as you make improvements or optimization to your application, this meter will help you know whether you're moving in the right direction, that is towards the green or the low energy impact zone, or are you moving to the wrong direction, which is the red or the very high energy impact zone. So if you see that your application lies anywhere within the yellow or the high regions, you definitely want to take a look at the pie chart which is at the top right corner of the report.
So this pie chart tells you what does the average component utilization for the primary components which consume energy on iOS as were described to you by Daniel.
Ask yourself, do you expect your application to be using this much CPU, GPU, networking, location. You can start by eliminating whatever you did not expect your application to be using. Those could be some leaks within your application which have left some hardware running indefinitely and which are resulting in a greater energy impact. For example, say you have developed a gaming application which uses only the CPU and GPU and it requires very little location that is to access the location of the user when the user starts playing a game. But if you see from the energy report that the pie chart tells you that your location utilization is very high, that could be a possible leak within your application where you're continuously accessing location and that could be something which is resulting in excessive energy drain.
So once you have eliminated whatever you did not expect your application to be using, next you should try to optimize whatever stands out or is the biggest portion within the pie chart. So for this particular example, we see that the red region, which stands for overhead, is the biggest piece in the pie chart.
We know that overhead is the energy that is required to bring up the radios and all the other system hardware which is required for your application to perform work.
And this seems about right considering that your application is also utilizing the networking component. Networking is going to bring up the radios which will require power for prolonged periods. So in this case you can try to optimize your networking utilization. Try to batch up all your networking activity within your application whenever possible so that it reduces the impact on the networking as well as the corresponding overhead which has resulted from it. Once you know which is the primary component that you want to try to optimize or improve first within your application, you should look into the segmented bar chart or the instantaneous section of the report. This gets refreshed every second.
This is great to find whether what your application is doing over time makes sense.
So when you execute certain actions or scenarios while you're trying to debug your application using energy gauges, you can see here what is the exact point of time when you consumed energy, which are the various components on which you generated a workload.
This region also tells you whether that workload was generated while the application was running in the foreground, background, or suspended states. So here you can verify whether you're adhering to the good principles of doing as little work as possible or no work if possible in the background state and moving immediately into the suspected state whenever your app is backgrounded. If you do an extended click on any one of these bar charts, it will give you a breakdown of the component utilization for that instant.
So this section is great to find what are the opportunities within your application to reduce or to coalesce work. In this particular example, you see that you're repeatedly doing networking activity and that's why time and time again you have the networking impact as well as the overhead impact which is generating from it. So this is a great example that you can batch all your networking work and that is going to lower the energy impact for your application. At the bottom of the report, you have information regarding the various components which consume energy on iOS and some useful tips regarding how you can reduce your application's impact on each one of these components. To the right of these tips, there are buttons to click into instruments. So say from the energy gauge's report, you saw the CPU utilization for your application is maximum and that is something that you want to try to optimize. So you can click on the Time Profiler instrument and this will move your debugging session into instruments time profiler.
So Time Profiler basically watches all the running threads of your process and it generates samples at regular intervals. You have a complete back-trace available for each of these samples and that can be seen on the right-hand side in the Extended View section.
So this helps you find what are the exact lines of code within your application which are extremely time intensive, where was most time spent within your application, which functions within your application were extremely CPU intensive, and you can try to optimize that part of your code and rerun it for debugging using Energy Gauges. Similarly, if Energy Gauges report told you that your location utilization is extremely high and that is something that you want to go and optimize, you can click on the Location Profiler.
This tells you what are the points in code where you have made access to core location manager. You can also see what was the accuracy that is demanded for each of these calls and what is the resulting energy impact from these calls.
So in this particular case, we see that the location manager is being accessed time and time again with the best accuracy possible and, hence, there is a high energy impact that is resulting from each of these location calls. This is also a great place to find out whether you have left any leaks in the system. That is whether all calls to locations manager have been successfully released. You can also try to incorporate the good practice of using lower accuracy whenever possible within your application so that it lowers the energy impact resulting from it. Now that we have familiarized our self with the various tools that are available for energy debugging, let us look at some of the scenarios that you should execute on your applications while debugging them for energy issues. So there are some scenarios that could apply to every application. For example, there is the launch and idle scenario, whether the user launches your application but does not interact with it. Secondly, there is a backgrounding scenario. So you should try to run these scenarios using Energy Gauges and see what is the resulting energy impact that is generated from performing these actions on your application. Next, depending on the type of application that you are developing, there will be certain application-specific scenarios.
For example, if you're developing a navigation app, some scenarios that would be specific to your application would be looking for a particular location or address and then getting the directions for that address and actually navigating to that particular location. So you should try running these scenarios on energy gauges for your applications, see what is the corresponding energy impact, then try to make improvements or optimization when you find the major problems pertaining to energy and then rerun these scenarios to ensure that Energy Gauges tells you that you're moving towards the lower energy impact or the green zone. So with that, let me move on to a demo where we'll try to run these scenarios on some sample applications so that it establishes a debugging workflow for you to debug your own set of applications. So the first application that I'm going to try to debug is DemoBots. So let me launch DemoBots on my device using Xcode. So this is a simple game that we have developed.
We expect the game to be utilizing only the CPU and GPU. Let me click on the Debug Navigator and click on the Energy Impact gauge. This is the first scenario that we're executing, which is the launch and idle scenario. You want to see what is the corresponding energy impact from executing this action on the application.
So here, we see that the overall score for our application is high.
That is it has high average energy impact. So next, we want to see what are the components that we are trying to utilize. As expected, we are only utilizing the CPU and GPU. There are no unexpected components being utilized, which is great. So next, let us look at which is the largest part of this pie chart and what it is that we can optimize first. So we see that our GPU component is being extensively used at about 88%. So if you try to bring about any optimization or improvement within the GPU in your usage in your application, that is going to give you maximum benefits. Some of the good principles that you could adhere to here are reducing the number of screen updates or reviewing your usage of blurs or using less opacity whenever possible. And this could bring down your GPU utilization and the corresponding energy impact generating from it. Now let us perform another scenario which is backgrounding. Let me try to background this application.
So we want to see whether it moves into the backgrounding state or immediately moves to the suspended state. So in this particular case, the application is immediately moved to the suspended state, which is great, because that lets the device actually sleep.
And you're not incurring any energy cost on your device. Let us shift gears and move to another application. The second application that we are going to try to debug here is EnergyBuddy. Let me launch EnergyBuddy on my device using Xcode.
So this is a simple application which we have developed which lets you take pictures of energy meters. It gets the reading from that picture for the meter.
It then accesses your core location and uses your location to get the weather for that particular location. All of this information is later stored in the database, which you can retrieve. So let me click on the Debug Navigator and go to the Memory Impact gauge, sorry, the Energy Impact gauge. So here, this is our first scenario that we're executing, which is the launch and idle. So our -- From here, we see that right now our energy impact is zero, which is great. The only component that we are utilizing is CPU that was required for the launch. Now let us perform one application-specific scenario. Let me try to import a photo and see what is the corresponding impact from this particular action being executed on my application.
So when I import a photo, I'm going to accept one of the photos and allow EnergyBuddy to access location. So this generates a graph from the meter reading that it has got. So as we see in the instantaneous section here, on executing this particular action, my application is utilizing CPU for processing and it is also utilizing the location component. So this was expected because we wanted as soon as we import this particular photo, it takes the location and then uses that location to get the weather information. However, here we can see that it is continuously accessing core location and that could be a leak within my code where I have left accessing core location continuously. So that is something that you can fix within your application and then try to rerun this particular scenario of importing a photo to ensure that your energy impact has gone down. So now let us try backgrounding this application. So when I background this application, we want it to move into the suspended state as soon as possible. However, here we see that the application has moved to the background state and it continues to access location while in the background state. So this is not providing any utility to the user and this can definitely be optimized within the application. We are accessing core location and that call is not getting ended and that's why core location is continuously being utilized resulting in the very high utilization for location as you can see in the pie chart.
You also see a gray portion on the backgrounding section which is the static costs associated with keeping your device awake. So as long as your devices continues to be in the background state because of this application, there is going to be certain cost that is going to be built to your particular application. So these are some of the scenarios that we want you to run on your applications when you're trying to debug it for energy issues, identify what are the scenarios which are meaningful to your particular application, run those scenarios using Energy Gauges, and see what does the report tell you about the energy impact from executing each one of them. Make the necessary improvements or optimization within your application. Use instruments to drill down deeper. And solve the problems pertaining to energy.
Rerun these scenarios in your application after you have improved your code and verify that Energy Gauges tells you that now you have moved towards the lower energy impact or the green zone. With that, I would like to hand it over to Daniel for the final thoughts and wrap-up of this presentation. As you guys saw, you'll definitely want to check out Energy Gauges.
It'll help you find great energy improvements to your apps. So let's wrap it up with some final thoughts. First, you'll want to use NSURL Session Background Session whenever applicable. It'll really help the system find the best time to do your work. Next, make sure you minimize your use of continuous location.
Remember that this will cause your device to stay awake. Next, avoid timers.
If you need timers, set leeway to ensure that they're coalesced.
And finally, use Energy Gauges. It'll definitely help you find great optimizations.
Here're some related sessions. You'll definitely want to watch the videos for these.


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Google Pixel 2 XL is an extended version of Google Pixel 2. It not only has many useful applications, but also it comes with major design changes that make it worthy to stand against and Apple iPhone X flagship phones of the year 2017. This handset includes an innovative P-OLED touchscreen for offering better visual experience and a pair of much improved cameras for taking awesome images. It also has a bigger screen than its previous mates which give you much space for interaction with the handset. Running on Android 8.0 Oreo, this handset uses the power of Snapdragon 835 chipset from Qualcomm MSM8998. This is the most powerful mobile processor available which ensures that the handset will never slow down in performance. There is another great reason for buying this feature packed smartphone as the device sports three eye catchy colors – Just Black, Black, and White. This allows you to choose one color which is the most appealing to your personality. Though, this mobile phone is a bit pricier than and Pixel XL; a gamut of latest technology based functionality present on it seems ready to compensate this cost.
Like and Galaxy S8 flagship phones of this year, the Pixel 2 XL also shrinks the bezels to stretch the front panel right to the edge. This not only looks slimmer and stylish, but also brings to you a bigger screen. However, at 157.9 X 76.7 X 7.9 mm, this handset sports a size that is almost similar to Pixel XL; the screen of the phone is far bigger than the older version. Back of the phone comprises a contrasting glass panel like its previous models, however, this is slimmer on the newer version and houses the main camera instead of covering the fingerprint scanner like before. Moreover, you will find front-facing speakers which are meant to deliver you with decent sound.
Now, let's take a glimpse of display technology being used in the most awaited handset. You will be glad to see the bigger sized, 6.0-inches display that comes powered by P-OLED capacitive touchscreen technology. Furthermore, the screen resolution, at 1440 X 2880 Pixels, is high that works out at 538ppi density. What's more, this Always-On-Display supports full RGB colors to bring to you high contrast, vivid and vibrant colors with life-like images. This also means that the display is such a bliss to enjoy visual contents ranging from full HD movies and images to Android mobile games. What's more, like Huawei P10 Plus, the screen on the flagship phone is protected with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. This means that the handset is ready to endure general nicks and dings. To buy this attractive looking smartphone in Dubai, you can access an online compare website like Priceomania which also lets you compare its price with several other top models. This will increase your chances of getting a luxurious handset in the most reasonable price in the city.
The main selling point of the handset is its super speedy hardware combination that is considered as the fastest processor available so far. Hence, it is apparent that the Google Pixel 2 XL will be excellent in performance even on the most demanding applications. Going a little deeper, the hardware on this top of the line gadget will combine Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm with an Octa-core Kryo CPU and Adreno 540 GPU. Furthermore, it will be backed up by 4 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB internal space to support the multitasking on the phone. What is more, this mobile phone takes the power from the latest Android 8.0 Oreo OS to run its different applications smoothly. This Android technology also ensures a glitch free handset performance. Other top of the line smartphones that use the same Snapdragon 835 processor are Sony Xperia XZ Premium and OnePlus 5 which you can buy online by exploring a good e-shop in Saudi Arabia.
The Excellent cameras has been the main strength of Google line of flagship smartphones and the same legacy is continued with the Google Pixel 2 XL. The all new Pixel 2 XL comes with 12.2 MP main snapper along with a full package of image enhancing features including OIS, phase detection, laser autofocus, Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama, face detection, touch focus, and Geo tagging. However, the main snapper of Pixel 2 XL is f/1.8 sensor which is slightly smaller than sensor on 12.3 MP main camera of Google Pixel. Also, the up front, 8 MP shooter is f/2.4 sensor which lets you record full HD 1080p videos along with impressive selfies. What is more appealing to many, the main camera of the handset is capable of recording 4K videos apart from capturing full HD 1080p video footage. However, Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8+ also record in 4K resolution. Google also equips its main camera with a portrait mode that lets you click the best portraits via blurring the background behind the object. This feature is sure to raise hopes of many in Dubai and around the world. The best part of this feature is you can also use it on the selfie camera to enhance the quality of the selfies.
It's a non removable, Li-Ion battery that comes with 3520mAh power capacity. Also, the Google includes the fast charging feature to let you charge your phone fast, however, it ditched the wireless charging for battery. Samsung Galaxy Note8, on the other hand, supports Qi/PMA wireless charging for its battery.
You will not only miss this feature on this handset, but you will also find that the headphone jack is not present on the smartphone. Instead of it, you will have to do with a pair of Bluetooth headphones supplied with the phone. Also, there will not be microSD card slot, which is a great annoyance. However, just like HTC U11, the phone is IP67 compliant for incredible protection against dust and water which comes as a great relief.
What are the main characteristics of an P-OLED capacitive touchscreen?
The P-OLED screen is not much different from an AMOLED display and uses a plastic substrate than an AMOLED screen. However, the P-OLED display, with an 18:9 aspect ratio, is larger and more elongated than other two models from Google – XL and Google Pixel. Also, this screen has a higher 2K resolution and full RGB spectrum coverage for delivering accurate colors to the users.
How is the camera feature of this flagship phone by Google?
With several improvements and a full package of image enhancement features, the camera on this handset proves to be simply unbeatable in terms of quality and performance.
How many color variants are available for this model?
Just Black, Black, and White are top three colors for the Google Pixel 2 XL. You can buy the one which helps you to define your personality very well.
How is the battery feature of Google Pixel 2 XL?
Battery is one of the main attractions with its features which is a massive 3520 mAh Battery. It offers a full day of battery life to the handset users. Also, it comes with fast charge support to let you charge your device in just no time.
Is it a pricier handset than its counterparts Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel XL?
Yes, the Pixel 2 XL is a pricey handset than the other two stablemates of it. Also, the pixel 2 is a bit pricier than Pixel XL.
How is it's processor different from Pixel 2 and Pixel XL?
The processors on Google Pixel 2 XL and Google Pixel 2 ares not much different with each other. However, you will find that the hardware chipset on the Google XL is slightly lower in performance as compared to these two models.
Can I lock Apps using its fingerprint reader?
No, you cannot. Actually, the fingerprint scanner only works for easy unlocking of the handset.
Does this mobile phone support fast battery change?
Yes, the 3520mAh battery of this mobile phone is meant to give you a whole day battery backup from a single charge. Also, a 15 minutes charge of the battery gives you 7 hours and 15 minutes of battery life.
How is the sound and call quality of the phone?
This mobile phone uses a dedicated mic for active noise cancellation, thus delivers extremely good quality call to both the caller and the receiver. Also, its speakers offer decent sound to the listeners.
Is this safe to take this phone to beaches?
This is an IP67 compliant handset which offers you with excellent protection for dust and water. Also, this mobile phone is claimed to survive 30 minutes under water at 1 meter of depth. This means that this feature keeps the handset safe at the beaches.
Does this gadget support headphone jack?
No, this flagship smartphone dose not come with a Headphone jack.
Does this phone come with OTG USB?
This handset doesn't support the USB On-The-Go feature. This means that you cannot use your device as a power hub for charging other devices. Also, you cannot transfer files easily from your handset to a compatible device. Instead of it, you can use USB Type C port for the same purpose.
The Google Pixel 2 XL Mobile Phones is manufactured by Google and was added here around 31st Dec 2016 and is the part of the Google Pixel 2 XL series.
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A history and update on The Swingles, who will speak about the history of the band and you'll get a chance to get to know each member! Q&A sessions followed by singing The Swingles's music with The Swingles!
We all have music inside us – some of us just have a hard time getting it out. In this workshop, suitable for any age or level of experience, we banish inhibitions and use the tools we all possess to create music in the moment. Beginning with some fun warm-ups, and progressing through improvisation games and listening exercises, participants will soon find themselves composing musical masterpieces on the fly. This is a truly empowering session that gets to the heart of what musicality means – over and over again, we’re surprised and delighted by the results.
There's nothing more rewarding for a group than singing your own songs or arrangements. And though the idea of writing or arranging can be terrifying, every singer has the capacity to do it. Using fun games and exercises to kick-start creativity, we’ll write original music and lyrics in a matter of minutes. We'll also look at how to use an arrangement to craft a story, with tips and tricks covering every stage of the arrangement process from choosing a song to formatting your score. Finally, we'll consider what makes the voice so special and how a great arrangement can bring out the best in singers.
Whether you’re in a trio or a large choir, you know that how you work together as a group has a huge impact on how you sound. During these two hours, we’ll survey the complete ensemble experience, from rehearsal to performance. Using examples from the Swingles’ own experiences as a musical “family”, we’ll highlight some challenges that all groups face, both musical (intonation, time, expression) and interpersonal (personality differences, conflict resolution). And finally, we’ll become our very own choir, learning simple songs and using role play exercises to become the best ensemble we can be!
As a soloist, regardless of what type of song you’re singing, it’s important to be the most confident person in the room. All eyes are on you and it’s your job to control the audience and take us on a journey with whatever message you’re trying to deliver. Even when delivering a sad, emotional solo you must be confident enough to be completely vulnerable and let those emotions come through. This class will mainly be focused on solo singing and it will be 75% participation. Participants will get up and sing for the class and we will discuss what we heard and saw from them. We will discuss posture, facial expressions, the arc of a song, etc. By the end of this class you will learn how to take the stage and command audiences through authentic emotional expression and how to do it with swagger.
We all wish we could just sing, have concerts fall in our laps and money show up in our bank account. This seminar will cover a wide range of topics that will help you streamline your business and focus on your craft, including legal structure of your group, leadership, division of responsibilities, benefits and problems having an agent and/or manager, etc.
From groups with members in several countries (Accent) to albums with songs by groups collaborating across several continents (The House Jacks’ Pollen), our world is rapidly becoming a global village in which music can be made regardless of location. Learn how to create music with members from all over the world using the latest technology, and hear some examples of what’s possible.
A vocal music performance is about much more than just singing. How do you greet the audience? What are you wearing? How do you move during songs? How’s your show paced? This seminar will address the aspects of performing on stage besides singing, and will increase your both your and the audiences enjoyment of a concert.
The Vocal Painting (VOPA) system offers an advanced set of tools to lend shape and structure to improvisation and the traditional repertoire in any choir. Both conductors and singers are able to implement live arranging, live composing, re-arranging, re-composing, use of contrasting elements such as shifting keys, modules and time signature etc. during a performance. It can also be used within traditional repertoire to convey details during rehearsals and live in concert. Through the development of VOPA, as a pedagogical tool and an artistic methodology, the signals have shown to be surprisingly effective as an easy and fast way to create music with singers of all levels, from audience participation to the highest professional level of vocal arts.
This workshop gives an opportunity to work with rhythm & groove and wake up the musical body. We shall explore music rhythmically and put the focus on an energetic united experience of physical ear training and creativity. The participants will explore rhythmical exercises, using hands, feet, and voice – at the same time! Through these experiences, we will work with our rhythmical understanding of keeping a steady pulse, subdivisions, and accents as well as the shared feeling of rhythm & groove in vocal music. This workshop is for everybody and to have fun is an essential part of it.
Explore the innovative concept "The Intelligent Choir" for rhythmic vocal music invented by professor Jim Daus Hjernøe. The Intelligent Choir refers to his musical philosophy of training choir conductors and singers to share responsibility for the artistic process and bring mind and body together in theory and practice. The workshop includes a presentation of four musical components and experimentation within these: Rhythm, Intonation, Blending, Expression. Also, the workshop will consist of a demonstration of the Vocal Painting system how to lend shape and structure to the traditional pop/jazz repertoire to convey details during rehearsals and live in concert.
Do you have a hard time singing English songs? Is achieving good harmony difficult when many singers are singing the same lyrics? Good diction can solve many harmony and rhythm issues. Basic rules and common mistakes will be addressed using an English song.
Do you think jazz is too difficult? That it’s not for everybody? Come and find out it isn’t so by diving into the world of jazz. We will explore a jazz a cappella arrangement in a stress-free, fun environment!
Questions on how to improve your percussion skills in a real ensemble? This is the workshop for you! Mr. Kaichiro will be talking about how to make your percussion more interesting after you already knew different rhythmic patterns and achieved steady tempo. He will demonstrate some example of phrases, and will ask participants to repeat, and give comments. Eventually, you will be the star on the stage. Let's make music together!!
When we try our best to sing the music from the western cultures, it is also important to explore inward, looking into what belongs to us as the reference to the music we make. In this session, two musicians from two different islands miles apart are gathered to sharing about how they take the sounds, scents, and stories from their islands as inspirations for their music.
In this workshop, Luz will talk about how to phrase your songs by using the color of the voice, as well as how to make a story with phrasing. He will also talk about how to groove in a song, especially singing in an a cappella band.

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So after playing Origins for 260+ hours, it's gotten a bit stale at the moment.
I decided to pick up Unity during the sale because I never got around to playing it.
I skipped this game purely from all the stigma behind it.
Although I don't regret skipping it at the time, I do regret not playing it sooner.
I'm finding myself feeling way more badass in this game compared to Origins.
All the animations, from the assassination to the parkour are lightyears ahead of Origins.
For example, you have multiple assassination moves that you're able to pull off depending on many factors.
Movement speed, positioning, height advantage & disadvantage, all these make a significant impact on how you interact with enemies.
And that's JUST assassinations, there are countless other details to consider as well.
Origins has ONE assassination... 2 if you count the above assassination..
On top of that, Unity still looks amazing as well.
Now don't get me wrong, I love Origins I think it's very fun and it's a good RPG.
Besides the story, I just don't think Origins is that great of an Assassin's Creed game.
I really loved Unity, bought it in April 2015. Arno was a great protagonist to me, I also liked the combat and the story. I understand there were problems at launch, but I waited and enjoyed it later! :) Glad there are lots of people who also like it!
I also picked up unity during the sale and am enjoying it though notice a LOT of glitches - especially in the assasinate sivert mission.
Last night I goth the keys, snuck into notre dame, doing fine, go to cross one of the rope sections inside, get about 1/2 way across the rope and my toon just REFUSED to move in any direction - I could not move forward, back, drop, jump anything. His feet moved slightly, but character was stuck. So I reloaded the check point and tried again.
Fell thru a section of the floor and got stuck in a wall inside notre dame :( Reload check point and try again.
*sigh* Going to try again today and hope I can actually complete the mission and move on.
Yeah! 2 more glitches of falling thru stuff (one of the houses around notre dame dumped me into it's wall and falling thru the tunnels beneath notre dame), but I completed the mission! Since unity is an older game, I am surprised how many glitchy areas still exist in it - would have thought they would have been patched ages ago! btw, I am playing on the PC version.
Actually I don't consider Unity as a game that was badly optimized. I have seen lots of games and Unity's graphics were outstanding at that time. No wonder why it asked for so much power. But there were glitches and bugs as well, They shouldn't have rushed the release. Now this might be my personal eye, But Unity is the most beautiful game I have ever played. Completed the The Witcher 3 few days ago. Now I am strictly on the notion, Unity is a very underrated game. P.S. I haven't played Origins yet. And kinda disappointed in Syndicate.
One thing I should definitely recall here is the amazing CO-OP missions Unity introduced. It was a big step forward from the Wolfpack mode. Customizing characters to your preference, Stealth master or combat master etc. would be a great implementation to an upcoming AC game.
Only thing I felt a little disappointed in the parkour, It was unrealistic a little. For example, Jumping from the top of the Notre Dam to beam that was located way below. But this is a video game after all.
Talking about Origins (which I never played), I feel like It's basically a Prince of Persia. I missed that game so much. So definitely gonna buy it.
Unity still has many faulty problems that bar him from being "great".
But the main strenght of the game is its cinematic quality and an "ambitious" and "epic" feeling, which is definitely strenghtened by the revolutionary background and the beauty of Paris.
I think it's better than Origins in that regard, and of course than all others AC.
This beauty came at a performance price that is well documented by now.
If they had made it stable and bugfree, removed the shocking chests/missions clutter, and strenghtened the second half of the plot, this really would have been the definitive AC imo.
In a way, i think behind the uproar concerning the technical troubles, fans and other people are angry that such a great moment in history was "wasted', because we all know revolutionary Paris are not the most common games on the market. Comparatively, i don't care that much that syndicate and III were boring.
I hope in the future, that Ubi Soft do not stick to the Origins/Black Flag "safe" formula for ALL their games, and try to break new grounds, like they tried to do with Unity, but be more careful during the beta phase, and squash the damn bugs. No game should be released in this state from a triple A game maker.
Yes, it's gameplay is much closer to AC 1. You actually have to think like an Assassin in this game, Origins is just a bad Witcher III ripoff, the combat isn't very AC-like at all.

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I think the role statistics have in our society is to inform people on the subject a given topic, and possibly influence people to change their opinions on the given topic.
I learned more about the importance of statistics in our society such as general information for safety and everyday life. For example, the percentage of people who survive car crashes when wearing seat belts to the percentage who survive that don’t.
The problems with statistics are that they can be merely made up, there can be bad sampling, unfair poll questions, and misleading statistics.
When I first read the article, I thought it was merely highlighting the point that a referendum on Sunday shopping in Nova Scotia resulted in the majority voting for “no”.
After learning the influencing factors, I now think there was some bias preferencing the “no” vote as the second question was, “If there is to be Sunday shopping, should it be on every Sunday or on only the six Sundays before Christmas?” This shows bias because they’re highlighting the idea of limiting Sunday shopping.
In the future, when reading and interpreting survey data I will more thoroughly analyse the influencing factors such as bias, ethics, and cost.
Three things that I spend money on each month are food, clothing and my iPad, as I pay my parents $20 per month. These are fixed expenses.
Three things that I spend money on each month are entertainment, sporting equipment and school related purchases. These are variable expenses.
Today my parents created chequing accounts for my sibling and I. They’ll deposit $20 into our accounts each week. To save money, we’re only allowed to withdraw $100 per day. I can also spend less or no money on unneeded purchases.
I could save $30 in a month without giving up too much.
One of the exponent laws I’ve learned this week is multiplying and dividing exponents with the same base.
Rule) When multiplying two exponents with the same base, you add the exponents.
Rule) When dividing two exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents.
At Thanksgiving dinner, there is a pumpkin pie for dessert. Kaitlyn eats 1/4 0f the pie, then 1/4 of the remaining pie. How much pie is left?
9/16 of the pie is left.

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On this episode of DTB’s “Dream Tour”, the indie pop band, Misterwives, discusses their ultimate tour lineup, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre.
On this episode of DTB’s “Preshow Rituals”, the indie pop band, Misterwives, talks about what they do before taking the stage, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre.
On this episode of DTB’s “Tour Pranks”, the indie pop band, Misterwives, reveals the pranks they’ve pulled on tour, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre.
On this episode of DTB’s “Tour Tips (Top 5)”, the indie pop band, Misterwives, recommends their tips for being on tour, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre. Misterwives is currently supporting their 2017 album, Connect the Dots.
The indie pop band, Misterwives, has announced a U.S tour, called the “Let the Light In Tour”, for April and May. The band is touring in support of their latest album, Connect the Dots. Flor and Flint Eastwood will join the tour, as support.
The alternative rock band, X Ambassadors, has announced a headlining U.S. tour, called “The Joyful Tour”, for February through May. Misterwives, Son Little, Mondo Cozmo, The Aces, Jacob Banks, SHAED, Fletcher, morgxn, and Now, Now, will join as support on various dates.
On this episode of DTB’s “Crazy Tour Stories”, the indie pop band, Misterwives, shares crazy moments from touring, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre. Misterwives is best known for their songs “Reflections” and “Our Own House”.
On this episode of DTB’s “First Concert Ever”, the indie pop band, Misterwives, chats about the first concerts they ever went to, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre. Misterwives is best known for their songs “Reflections” and “Our Own House”.
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the indie pop band, Misterwives, while on tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre. Misterwives is best known for their songs “Reflections” and “Our Own House”.