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When trade show organiser Eurovet moved Mode City to Lyon, it was perhaps expecting a favourable surprise. It even planned to ask exhibitors about the possibility of setting up shop more permanently on the banks of the Rhône.
But the initial feedback is disappointing. The lingerie show, and its supply chain counterpart Interfilière, were forced to relocate to Lyon owing to the concurrence of the final of the Euro football championship in Paris on the week-end, July 9-11. A forced move which has visibly penalised exhibiting brands, with attendance dwindling.
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The organisers still have to issue an official statement on the figures, but exhibitor opinion has confirmed a marked decline in the number of retailers and buyers circulating at the event. Saturday was an average day, Sunday was busier, but the show ended on Monday with another lacklustre day.
The cost and the difficulty of moving out to Lyon dampened many spirits.
"It was clearly less busy than it usually is in Paris," explained swimwear brand designer Ysabel Mora.
"This does not necessarily mean that our results will turn out to be negative, but it is undeniable that there were really fewer visitors."
The opinion was shared with Romanian brand Jolidon: "It went fairly well in terms of export business, but we expected to see more people from France, only a few retailers turned up... Monday could not have been quieter," said a sales executive, smiling.
Major international accounts were all present and accounted for, and they allowed the business overview to improve somewhat in quality terms. But is was up to French visitors to fill the show's aisles in quantitative terms.
"It turned out well in the end, a few major clients have returned, especially on the export side... but Lyon, never again! It does not work, there were really too few visitors," was the word at Calarena.
"We are all for returning to Paris," insisted a major French lingerie name.
The show would have been no doubt affected by the Paris context: logistics and accommodation were complicated on the week-end of the Euro final, and a cloud of international mistrust has hovered over the French capital since the attacks last November.
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Christa D’Souza locks away her phone, turns off the wifi and tries to spend a whole weekend internet free
No biggie. No biggie at all. I’m old enough to remember what it was like without it and besides, it's only for the weekend. And so it is I wake up one Saturday morning and begin my 48 hour digital detox. Already I’m cross. It’s such a routine checking my Instagram, checking my Twitter, logging onto Times Online (in that order), while glugging my 75ml of water, before actually getting out of bed.
The upshot is I actually listen to the news on Radio 4 (although you could argue, since our radio is digital, I shouldn’t be listening to that either, but, oh well, too bad). So far, then, quite good. The next hurdle is getting out of the house. Again, I’d not realised how Pavlovian the reaction to check my messages while waiting for the lights to turn red in the Talgarth Road, even though I might have checked 60 seconds before.
Then there’s Starbucks. What the hell does one do in that time it takes them to make my Venti black Americano? Look at everyone else checking their messages, I suppose. Get back home, and switch my computer on to finish a piece (with the internet switched off, obvs, and nobody said anything about no screens). Dammit, though, I can see there are four messages in my inbox from last night and it’s killing me not to check them. But then I’m the dumbass who sends herself an email and then, seconds later, gets all excited when she hears the ping, wondering who it might be from. This digital detox, I guess it didn’t come a moment too soon. Oh, Lord, but how brutal it is, having to write a piece without being able to multicrastinate digitally; how brutal not being able to idle most of the morning away looking at bathing suits on Net-a-Porter or checking out the schedule at the Primrose Hill branch of Fierce Grace, and instead, having to actually think?
Right. Need to print this piece out... which involves switching on the internet. I suppose I could get one of the kids to do it for me, but isn’t this slightly like playing that game where everyone has to guess what celebrity you are thinking of, and saying it rhymes with “Badonna”? They won’t do it for me anyway. Watching mum going through withdrawal is sort of fun, although I think the 17 year old, bless, feels my pain. “Why don’t you go and buy a book from Waterstones,” he eventually suggests, “That’ll while away some of the day…”
You are either a texter or a ringer and I’m the former; I LOVE to text. A sneaky look at my phone shows that my friend Nadia has sent me three messages, and it is literally torture not to answer them. I suppose I could call her on the landline, but I HATE talking on the phone. And besides, I don’t know her number. There are only two numbers in the whole world I have committed to memory… and one of them is mine.
Time to go to exercise obviously and on the tube ride over, I find myself rocking. Constantly flicking between email, Twitter and Instagram even when there is no internet has become such a part of my life, I don’t know what to do without it. And here comes the breakthrough. Between Baron’s Court and Chalk Farm I end up reading a 20,000 word essay in The New Yorker right to the end. You want to know about unnecessary medical care in McAllen, Texas? Just ask me.
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So yeah, boring as it may sound, I’m having a bit of an epiphany here. It's still very hard not posting or sharing every single thing that happens to me throughout the day — did it happen if I don’t, sort of thing — and oh, my, not being able to do it when I get into bed, how shitty is that. The routine of it, endlessly switching between Instagram, Twitter, email and then back again, has come to be as soothing as a Stillnacht. Although what they say about blue light affecting the way you sleep is obviously a thing. My reading an actual book rather than a Kindle feels like it might already be having a positive effect. God, but there are times within this long, long 48 hour period I feel murderous. A thought: might a crime digitale ever stand up in court? It ought.
And here’s the thing. One cannot switch off completely, but maybe there are certain rules one can implement. Getting the newspaper delivered, for example. Giving away my Kindle. Turning the internet off (along with one’s phone and iPad) while writing. My 12 year old’s place of comfort is sitting on the sofa with the US version of The Office or The Peep Show on his laptop while playing Destiny on his X box. I can’t tell him off if I am doing exactly the same thing. Like dieting, it is a discipline. What did Aristotle say? Something about being what we repeatedly do, so excellence isn’t an act but a habit? Sorry if that’s not quite right but I’m not allowed to Google it. | https://www.getthegloss.com/health/how-the-other-half-live-digital-detox | 1,664,682,038 |
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I love this dog already! Had a wiener dog (lol) before….live with my roommate in Spruce Grove with one other small well-behaved dog! Please let me know ..my roommate Sandra Z put an application already for us!
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Donna Schwabe says:
August 4, 2020 at 4:34 pm
Hello,
I am a single female with one little 9lb dog, he is male and can be a bit timid but has a big heart, he is turning 8yrs. How does Ace respond to timid dogs? Does Ace have any health issue concerns? I work from home and would be around him lots. Can he climb a set of stairs (about 13)? I walk with my little guy daily for about 30-40 minutes a day, is that too much for ace?
Just inquiring at this point. Thanks so much
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Shauna says:
August 7, 2020 at 11:33 am
Hi Donna, if you can apply we can get your phone number to his foster mom. She can help with all these questions. Thanks!
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Crystal says:
August 10, 2020 at 7:38 am
Is he fixed ?
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Shauna says:
August 10, 2020 at 9:14 am
Yes
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Joan Pollard says:
August 11, 2020 at 10:26 pm
Hi, my senior neighbour is looking for a dachshund. She has had dachshunds all her life. Her husband passed away a few years ago and she has decided she wants a dog again for companionship. Is Ace still available? He seems to be perfect for her.
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Shauna says:
August 12, 2020 at 9:46 am
Did she apply? Ace is available. The best way to get in touch with his foster mom is to apply. Thanks!
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Jon says:
August 28, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Is Ace still available? We applied and would love a meet and greet
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Shauna says:
August 28, 2020 at 10:04 pm
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With time, I found that Org has already made me more effienet writer and note taker. I write notes in every meeting now, rather it’s my “turn” or not. I write notes as I work, about every solution and every problem I’m facing. I write first thing in the morning, usually about org-related thoughts I had as I wake up, over a cup of Sumatra cofee (little almond milk, one pack of sugar). Quite honestly, Org makes me feel good, because it’s transparent. It’s an extensions of my thoughts, continuing on one long line, uninterrupted, before I stop to think a second and relfect one what I was thinking (X-q).
There’s no pretending in Org. No fancy text, fonts, or even images. Style is only applied to function. It’s a delicate balance which, with the Solirized theme, work extremly well (by the way, the story of the man who created Solorized is quite interesting and worth reading). There’s also an inviting segue here about Linux, which is the Org-writing mindset extended into an operating system. But I’m joyfully digress.
Alright then. But every now on then you need to present stuff, and this means you need to “dress up” so other people can talk to you and relate. The “Normals,” so to speak, do not understand my Org dedication and often give me concerned looks when I type away, a single long line into a blank screen. The purity is empty, the lack of buttons and distracting elements feels threatening withough GUI guidance. Fine then, I can do fancy schmancy.
Most Org-folk I’ve read and listened to talk about LaTex. In my case, that meant a full installation, which is huge. Over 2GB huge. Not worth it for concessional usage, especially since I work in Microsoft environment at work, and most people I’ll share with will need .docx or .ppt format anyway. So for me, .odt seems like a better answer.
Two things are needed on my Emacs (version 25.2.1) for that:
Download and install Libre Office. It comes built in with many personal desktop-geared Ubuntu distros, but in my version (Mint) I chose to opt out at start. OK, not biggie, full Libre office suite is only 100MB, and I can do that. I see myself edit the concessional Word file or producing a PDF.
Add the following to .emacs to turn on .odt option in the export dispatcher:
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Now I can create the .dot file, which I can open in Libre Writer I just downloaded. Ooof. Hello GUI word proccessing, with weird paper screen restrictions look. And the white, the white! It burnsss usss…. But anyway. Overall things look excellent, but if I want to change fonts, move around images etc, now I can in a more eyecandy format without leaving Linux. Then again, if I really need to produce a document, I might as well save my .odt in Writer to a .docx and remote remote into my work computer, where Mirosoft reigns supreme. Options. We like having them, yes?
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Hillary Clinton’s top aide at the State Department who simultaneously worked for New York University helped arrange Clinton’s high-profile speech at the school in 2009, according to internal State Department emails released last week.
Clinton aide Cheryl Mills was working as both State Department chief of staff and as NYU general counsel from January to May 2009, the Washington Free Beacon first reported last month. Mills helped the school bring Clinton as its May 13, 2009, commencement speaker and was involved in her speech-drafting process, emails indicate.
The university announced in March 2009 that Clinton would speak at the event. Securing the secretary of state was a significant coup for NYU, and led to a record audience and increased publicity.
NYU officials thanked Mills in emails that she passed along to Clinton. They were included in a large collection of emails released by the State Department last week.
In one May 14, 2009, email, NYU public affairs vice president Lynne Brown described the event, which was held at Yankee Stadium, as a record-breaking success.
"Cheryl: Thanks for all your help and guidance on getting HRC to our Commencement," Brown wrote. "Clearly she was a hit! Her presence and her message added luster to the event."
Brown added that the university event director "reported record attendance for NYU Commencement and largest seated graduation in NYU history: over 27,000."
Greg Albanis, the senior director of university events, also thanked Mills in an email.
"Awesome," he wrote on May 13, 2009. "The largest ceremony in NYU historyl [sic] Thank You!!!!!!"
Mills passed the messages onto Clinton with "fyi."
Jim Kennedy, a former Clinton communications aide, also emailed Mills notes for the speech draft on May 11, 2009, copying three other State Department employees.
"Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two," said Kennedy.
He recommended adding in a few Yankee jokes for Clinton, such as "I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I've been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes."
Kennedy also suggested a couple of "self-deprecating" jokes about Clinton losing to President Obama in the 2008 presidential race.
"[M]aybe go from there into a little riff like ‘Don't sell yourselves short. Many of you showed your capacity to bring change by helping bring Barack Obama to the presidency.’ (And then, after the inevitable applause at that line, follow with this quip, with a smile: ‘Where were you when I needed you?’)."
In addition, he proposed that she change the line "half of my senior staff used to work here" because, he said, "the word ‘here’ given that it's in Yankee Stadium might confuse a little – better perhaps to say ‘used to work at NYU.’"
Mills passed the speech suggestions on to Clinton with the note "Fyi in case you wanted to see raw input."
According to her financial disclosures, Mills earned $198,000 from NYU between January and May 2009.
The State Department declined to comment on the matter specifically, but said it would be responding to a Monday letter from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley requesting more information on whether Mills’ outside positions presented a conflict of interest.
"We have received a letter from Senator Grassley inquiring about Ms. Mills. We are reviewing the letter now, and we will be responding to Senator Grassley. I’m not going to get ahead of that," said a State Department spokesperson.
Mills responded through the public relations group Mercury, which directed the Free Beacon to a section of the Department of Justice ethics guidelines. The section said government employees are permitted to give official speeches for former employers as long as the speeches had no "demonstrable financial effect on the former employer or client."
Although this scenario is different than the one involving Mills, Mercury's Erin Pelton said it was still relevant in this case.
"A conflict arises when either party has a financial interest," said Pelton. "There was no financial interest, so there could not even be a conflict (which the [regulations] reference shows), whether for a current or former employee."
Government watchdogs said Mills’ involvement with the NYU speech appeared to be a clear conflict of interest.
"The NY University emails to Cheryl Mills show a textbook example of a conflict of interest. The fact that a wealthy institution was paying Secretary Clinton's chief of staff while seeking—and getting—access and special favors speaks for itself," said Ken Boehm, chairman of the public ethics group The National Legal and Policy Center.
The federal criminal conflict of interest statute prohibits government employees from "participating personally and substantially" in a matter which a current outside employer has a financial interest.
The State Department told the Free Beacon last month that Mills was a "special government employee," or "SGE," for her first four months at the agency while working for NYU. The State Department had previously omitted Mills from lists of SGEs for the year 2009 that it turned over to the Senate Judiciary Committee and in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from ProPublica.
Grassley pressed the State Department to release information on Mills’ employment status and potential outside conflicts in a letter to Secretary John Kerry on Monday.
Special government employees are exempt from certain ethics rules but are still bound by the conflict of interest statute. | https://freebeacon.com/politics/clinton-aide-helped-outside-employer-get-high-profile-clinton-speech/ | 1,664,668,173 |
Finding cheap go karts is a lot easier than you may think, you just have to wait a little longer before you buy. But don t worry, not too long. It s really a simple tactic that I call price shopping. Price comparisons are certainly something you have already heard about, but if you do it right you can find some great discounts.
Go to Google.com and type go karts, go kart, go kart sale or discount go karts into the search box. You may also want to try ‘go carts,’ ‘go cart,’ ‘gocarts,’ ‘gocart,’ gokarts or gokart spelled differently or enter some different gokarting words that may be appropriate. This will yield an unbelievable amount of online dealers. Check out about 10 or 20 of them and make a note of the different models and prices that they offer. Also, you ll notice on the right side of the Google search web pages there are many sponsored ads. Companies pay a lot of money to advertise there. Many of these sites have great prices and they should be checked out too.
Go to ebay and do another similar search. Look at the different auctions and notice the prices that go karts are actually selling for. This is one of the best ways to determine a selling price. You may have to keep track of a few auctions for a few days, but it will give you a good idea of the value for different types of go karts.
You can find gokarts in the $100 range on craigslist or even cheaper if you are willing to turn a few wrenches on it. Working on your own gokart is a good way to learn all about it and have fun while doing it too. Kids as young as 6 years old can begin racing gokarts and driving them under close supervision. Starting kids very young in racing helps them to develop skills that would be impossible to learn at an older age. Also kids that get into racing at a young age tend to stay out of trouble a little better.
Cheap go karts can quite often be the path into much better go karts and even into go kart racing. Getting started into go karting in usually the hard part. once you buy the first kart you will begin to collect parts and pieces and before you know it you will have a nice collection of stuff. It is usually at this point that you trade up or sell off what you don’t need in order to get newer, better, or more expensive go kart gear
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UI stands for User Interface Design. This is the process of creating user interfaces in software, apps, or even websites. It’s essential the design of the pages and parts of the design that the user will interact with, the interfaces.
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I got home yesterday from this year’s LA Congress and I have such a thankful heart! Thank you to all those who made my workshops experiences of love and joy in the Lord. We did have a good time, didn’t we? Thank you to those who came by my book signing and said such nice […]
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Not Too Late to Register for Webinar #2
It is not too late to register for tomorrow’s webinar, the second installment of LPI’s Building a Vibrant Parish Webinar Series. We will be discussing the 2 things that support the vision and mission in a parish: leadership & planning. Without a leader a community often travels nowhere. Without a plan a community often finds […]
Tracy Earl Welliver
February 27, 2019
leadership, Pastoral Planning, webinar, Welliver
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Prepare for the coming of Christ with Everyday Stewardship Advent Reflections. Sign up to receive daily reflections and challenges from Tracy Earl Welliver straight to your inbox. Access your daily #Advent challenges here: http://go.4lpi.com/LPi-2018-Advent-Reflections-Sign-Up_LPi-2018-Advent-Reflections-Sign-Up.html
Tracy Earl Welliver
December 6, 2018
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Announcing a NEW BOOK!
I am excited to share with you the upcoming release of my new book, Everyday Stewardship: Living an Extraordinary Life, published by LPI. The book will first be released at the upcoming International Catholic Stewardship Conference in Nashville on October 28, 2018. Look for details in the weeks that follow about purchasing options through LPI […]
Tracy Earl Welliver
October 12, 2018
Catholic, Discipleship, Everyday Stewardship, Stewardship, Tracy Earl Welliver, Welliver
everyday stewardship, Tracy Earl Welliver
We Belong
It is primary day here in NC and I just returned from casting my vote! Some years I am passionate about the person I am voting for and some years I seem to be choosing the lesser of multiple evils. Either way, it is important for me to vote because it connects me with my […]
Tracy Earl Welliver
March 15, 2016
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MILFORD – In one direction from Badger Hill – the southern summit, not the northern one – you can see Pack Monadnock. In another, Mount Wachusett. In yet another, Federal Hill.
What you can’t see are many houses. That isn’t the case from the northern summit, part of the large and slowly growing Badger Hill subdivision. Whether the southern summit stays that way depends on a plan for voters to buy the property for $2.3 million and keep it from development.
“I think this is the last big area we could go after (in Milford),” said Diane Fitzpatrick, chairman of the Milford Conservation Commission.
The commission is spearheading a drive to get voters to buy 445 acres of former forest land, which otherwise will be the site of roughly110 homes. Commission members hope that enough people will see long-term cost savings in the purchase – private houses, in general, cost more in local services than they pay in property taxes – to support it.
But they also hope people will appreciate such a large chunk of wooded, hilly land only 15 minutes from the Milford Oval. They will be holding free Sunday afternoon tours of the property, in hopes that more people will vote to buy the land in March.
Mark Frechette of Nashua appreciates it. He was interviewed Thursday afternoon when heading out of the property after a long day of deer hunting with his muzzle-loader.
“There’s a lot of moose in this area,” said Frechette, who has hunted often on the property. “There’s bear, fisher cats, and plenty of deer.”
Frechette wasn’t successful in reducing that number of deer Thursday – “I saw some signs, but that’s about it” – but didn’t seem discouraged.
“It’s nice here. I hope they can save it,” he said.
If Milford buys the land, it would probably be overseen by the town Conservation Commission, much as is done with the Hitchiner Town Forest and other town-owned open space.
The commission would probably do little, aside from perhaps improving the parking lot and putting up a few trail signs, said conservation chair Fitzpatrick.
“There’s a lot of wilderness attached to (the parcel). People can get pretty lost,” she said.
The land would probably be left open for hunting, and use by snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles, as well as hiking and horseback riding.
“I think it can handle it,” she said, pointing to lightly graveled logging roads that cut through the land.
Despite the property’s appeal, and the fact that the nearly 800-foot-tall Badger Hill is Milford’s tallest point, even advocates admit that convincing voters to spend so much won’t be easy.
Selectmen barely approved putting the warrant article on the ballot by a 3-2 vote, worried by the cost and its effect on voters’ perception of a School District warrant article to help the overcrowded fifth grade.
If the land purchase is paid by a 20-year bond, it would add an estimated 28 cents to the tax rate in its first year, costing a $200,000 home about $56. The tax impact would slowly decline for the rest of the debt.
Land-purchase advocates claim that 110 houses could cost Milford $150,000 more than the property taxes they pay for such things as schools and fire protection. That would affect the tax rate less than bond payments, but it also wouldn’t end after 20 years.
The Mile Slip parcel is shaped like a huge “L” in Milford’s southwest corner, with its left-hand border against the Mason town line, and its leg butting up against the Badger Hill development.
The parcel is bisected by Mile Slip Road, a class VI road that virtually ends after the site of Sunday’s hike, although it can be used as a hiking trail all the way to Mason Road in Brookline.
The land was once owned by the founder of OK Tools and then by Marrads Timber Co. It is now owned by Mile Slip Development, which has already presented conceptual plans to the Planning Board for building 110 new homes. | https://www.nhbr.com/walking-tour-shows-off-parcel-milford-wants-to-reserve/ | 1,664,142,643 |
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All members of the Elder Care staff at Patrick J. Kelleher were extremely professional, courteous, and accountable to me.
From the beginning of the funding and trust planning to the actual titling of my assets into my trust funds, they were better than their word. I was kept informed of the process at each and every step.
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Now I have total peace of mind that should I meet my maker unexpectedly. My estate will be prepared legally and my loved ones won't have to cope with the painful, costly probate process.
I highly recommend anyone that's worried about how their assets are going to be divvied up after they're gone contact Patrick and his team who truly have their clients best interest at heart!
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Patrick and all his associates are great at what they do.
I expected that setting up a family Medicare trust would be complicated and expensive. I would recommend the firm to any family in need of these services.
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I am a client for life. My family and beneficiaries are in good hands.
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Their team of estate planning experts has helped both my Mom and myself create estate plans to ensure that our wishes are respected and our assets are protected.
Avoid the "Four Headed Monster" folks. Friends don't let friends (or family) end up in probate.
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My mother and I contacted Kelleher & Associates to assist with updating her will, POA, etc.
Everyone we worked with at the firm was wonderful, thoughtful and caring. I would recommend them to anyone who wants comprehensive estate planning!
Beth C.
5/5
What a phenomenal group of professionals!
Patrick and his team made a hard year easier with their expertise on estate planning and I could not be more thankful!
I recommend to anyone preparing or planning an estate plan to give Patrick a call. The team is patient, understanding and kind. They made a daunting task and hard time easier.
Brendan V.
5/5
David Kiley provided compassionate and knowledgeable support during a tough time.
His experience in this field is impressive. We really can’t say enough about how he took us from a place of worry to a place of calm.
Robert W.
5/5
I have had a very positive experience at Kelleher and Associates. The staff are friendly, responsive and professional. Any issue or concern I had was dealt with expeditiously.
They are very knowledgeable and are up to date on changes in the law as it relates to estate planning. The whole staff made estate planning a much easier process for myself and my family.
Carolyn O.
5/5
I attended Patrick’s free workshop about 2 years ago.
Excellent, simple overview of estate planning. There was no push to sign up for a one on one appointment.
Patrick’s team created the trusts and a will to suit my needs on my time and on my schedule. Calls were returned promptly and all questions answered.
I am confident, by the documents Patrick and team created, that my estate is secure, and that it will be handled in the manner I want. I truly believe the money I spent up front is an investment and will save my estate thousands of dollars.
I started the process as a 57 year old female, and am glad I did so while still healthy. I highly recommend Patrick and his team.
Eileen C.
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Patrick J Kelleher and Associates made (what most of us think of as) an overwhelming, complicated experience into a pleasant, easy to understand experience -- making a will and placing our home into a trust.
A big thank you to the whole team especially to Patrick Kelleher for being so knowledgeable and so good at explaining the legal terminology.
A big thank you to Cheryl Sullivan for your compassion as you walked me through a difficult task. My only regret is not doing this sooner. Thank you all so much!
Patricia M.
5/5
I had the chance to work with Dave Kiley on estate planning and I'm glad I did!
Feeling more secure heading into the retirement years!
Norman J.
5/5
Patrick is absolutely superb in his knowledge and client care. He does a lot of good things for the community and is a great asset to the South Shore.
I highly recommend Elder Law Care for any of your estate planning or asset protection needs. You will be in great hands!
Joe B.
5/5
The staff is great and extremely educated!
They made the estate planning process effortless. Thank you!
Danielle F.
5/5
Our family just wanted to thank the team at Patrick J Kelleher. We enjoyed the free workshop and learned about the four headed monster of Estate Planning.
We saved the family so much money in the long run by avoiding probate court. Thank you Attorney David Kiley and Patrick J. Kelleher.
The outside workshop was pleasant because we learned so much and did not have to go inside the building. We were able to maintain a safe distance and were able to sign all our docs outside, fully protected with masks as well.
Thank you Kelleher!!!
Patrick L.
5/5
Patrick’s team is great and caring. He teaches free educational workshops which are very informative. Patrick, Dave and Paul do a great job teaching the workshops. It made understanding Estate Planning very simple and easy.
The front staff of Ryan and Ashley give you a Disney level experience with their personalities and kindness.
I am referring all of my friends and family to get their estate plan done with Patrick’s team!
Justin P.
5/5
Best professional service in town!
I always enjoy doing business with this team.
Alex T.
5/5
Patrick and his team at Elder Law Care helped me greatly with my recent estate planning.
This was greatly appreciated in this unprecedented time due to COVID-19.
I highly recommend going to see them for all your planning needs!
Tyler L.
5/5
Great, friendly, and helpful staff at Elder Law Care.
They were able to help me swiftly and smoothly. I will be referring to my friends and family.
James B.
5/5
I saw a post on Facebook a couple months ago for a free introduction seminar. I had put off getting my Will written for too long and thought I would go see what this was all about.
It was interesting and educational so I made an appointment for their services.
Long story short, I got my Will done and was so impressed, I am now having my mothers Will updated after the Elder Care Team reviewed it.
I now feel like all my bases are covered and when the time comes my brother and I will be ready as well as own children.
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5/5
My family needed an Elder Law Attorney for some expedited estate planning. Attorney David Kiley and provided amazing and timely service for my family.
We were impressed with the firm's professionalism and their loving caring environment.
We attended their outside Tent Workshop in Hanover and enjoyed the safety of being outside. We learned so much during the free workshop and took advantage of the no cost private legal consultation.
Marie L.
5/5
Great with explaining everything.
Really helped our family!
Dawn M.
5/5
A one-of-a-kind great team in Hanover.
A family environment in which relationships with our clients and personal development are paramount.
Paul S.
5/5
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Margaret R.
5/5
One of my best decisions was to look to Patrick Kelleher for updating my estate plan.
Throughout the painless process they provided helpful and professional guidance that assures me that my "treasure chest" will serve me well in the years to come.
Kind, friendly and compassionate these folks are 5 star in my opinion.
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5/5
After meeting with over a half dozen Elder Law Care attorneys, I finally met Patrick Kelleher and his team. They were far and away the best for my estate plan creation.
They took a very complex and detailed process and made it simple and easy to follow.
I would highly recommend Patrick and his team if you are looking to set up an estate plan and to maintain it going into the future.
Mike S.
5/5
I recently had the opportunity to sit as witness, to a will signing, for one of Patrick's clients. He took the time to really educate his clients.
Patrick and his team made sure every detail was taken care of.
His clients were clearly satisfied with a job well done.
Amy L.
5/5
Attorney Kelleher sits down with people and talks about what your family vision is, and asks you to bring in photos of important family members.
We came to a joint decision about what our family vision is. We designed our plan and protect our loved ones from financial hardship and make sure the family gets along in the next generation.
1st class kindness and service!!
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5/5
When our aunt passed away recently we had a lot to think about regarding her estate.
By having all of her affairs in order, we avoided numerous pitfalls that can occur during the family grieving process. | https://elderlawcare.com/testimonials/ | 1,664,880,544 |
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Kareena Kapoor is all set to turn mommy very soon, yet even in her pregnancy she never fails to make heads turn. Recently, this mommy-to-be actress was clicked in the city looking pretty donning a pink long kurta, designed by Masaba Gupta, which covered her from head to toe.
Her outfit was yet completed by dazzling golden flats and small jhumkis in her ears. Her hair was well put together, by tying them back in a half-bun. She seems to flaunt her baby bum, yet again, by cracking the maternity style right and is raising the standards for maternity fashion through her impeccable fashion sense.
Kareena is known to have dismantled the old stereotypes about career and pregnancy. So all our mommys-to-be out there, if you are looking for some fashion inspo, don’t forget to check out our bold and hot showbiz diva. | https://www.southindiafashion.com/2020/10/kareena-kapoor-khan-pulling-off-the-maternity-style-right.html | 1,664,763,530 |
We are very sad to announce that, after much discussion and consideration, we have decided to cancel Autumn Fest 2021. Given the current high level of community transmission of COVID-19, the daily increase in reported cases in our three-county area, and our club’s limited ability to ensure safe social distancing for such a large gathering, we felt that we could not go forward with the event without jeopardizing the health and safety of our community, our vendors, and our club members. | https://www.unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest | 1,664,114,474 |
Nochi was rescued from the streets of Cancun. He was so skinny when he was found in October 2021 that his rescuers believed he may be a chihuahua puppy. However, once he started getting healthy it became clear he’s not a chihuahua. That’s where his name No-Chi comes from, meaning No-Chihuahua.
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Crestwood, an older residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, was primarily developed in the 1950’s and the 1960’s. Detached, single-family homes predominate in this pleasant neighbourhood, with some condominium-style apartments and duplexes in evidence as well.
This is a well-established community, with a demographically older population — and larger households — than the city average. Households of two or more people account for 76 percent of all Crestwood households, with families of four or more members making up 25 percent. The community has many long-term residents, and around 70 percent report having no plans to move.
Crestwood is one of the more prosperous neighbourhoods in Edmonton, with the average household income twice that of the city average. During the Christmas season, it is home to the locally-renowned Candy Cane Lane, a section of elaborately decorated houses that attracts drive-by viewers and foot traffic.
This family-oriented community also is home to many churches, as well as Crestwood Elementary Junior High School and St. Paul Elementary School. The Crestwood Community League, believed to be the oldest continuing community league in the country, offers an assortment of programs and events to promote civic pride.
The neighbourhood is defined on the east by the North Saskatchewan River Valley, and on the west by 149th Street. The MacKenzie Ravine creates a natural boundary on the south, while the McKinnon Ravine defines the area to the north. This enviable location affords residents excellent access to hiking trails and bike paths in the scenic ravines and river valley. | https://liveinedmonton.ca/communities/crestwood/ | 1,664,853,441 |
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The phone stared back, pale-faced, indifferent, and hauntingly static. In its screen shone the diffuse reflection of a man whose dark, unblinking eyes were ringed in purple. He bit his lip and chose his words. After a few fumbles of his fingers, he sent the message and stood waiting for a response.
“Ellis!” the barista called in a cheery, albeit strained voice. “I have your cappuccino, and with an extra shot of espresso today?” He flashed a smile as Ellis approached the counter.
“I just need a little extra energy today to get me going,” Ellis said. He mirrored the barista’s smile and chuckled softly as he accepted his drink from the counter.
“Rough night?” the barista said.
Ellis took a sip from his cappuccino. At once, the rich, milky liquid brought a tingle to his lips. “I didn’t sleep much,” he said. He suppressed a yawn, and then washed it down with another sip of coffee. A pleasant zip of caffeine shot through his veins.
Nodding, the barista leaned against the counter. He fiddled with the green tassels of his apron as a wrinkle split his brow. “I understand your pain,” he said. “These days the coffee doesn’t even touch my exhaustion. Four, five, six shots of espresso in the morning, and I still feel like a corpse.”
“That’s awful.”
“Don’t I know it!” the barista said. He rubbed his brow and clenched his mouth shut, evidently fighting his own yawn. “Nothing works, Ellis. My work is suffering. I’m messing up orders. Not to mention, I look like shit.”
Ellis made a curt chuckle. “I don’t know about that,” he said. He glanced down the counter, where two ladies were waiting to order. They fingered their dense, curly manes and peered at the barista from under their designer shades. He didn’t notice them in the slightest.
“You’re just being polite,” the barista said. “It’s this work really. Me and the wife are looking for a new home, so the kids can have more room to play. I’ve taken up more hours, but it’s just exhausting me.”
After another sip of his cappuccino, Ellis sighed. “You know,” he said, his voice low and level, “It is okay to take a break. You should slow down. Don’t run yourself into the ground. The kids will understand. After all, just as you want to see them happy, they want to see you happy.” The wrinkles seemed to melt from the barista’s face, and a hopeful glint shone in his earthy brown eyes. “When next you drink coffee,” Ellis continued, “It should be on a peaceful morning, relaxing on a still lake far from the cafe and all its stress.”
The barista scratched the back of his head and glanced at the customers lining up, noticing them for the first time. “Thank you, Ellis. You’re probably right.”
“Enjoy life in all its moments, for it is those moments that make life, and life is precious,” Ellis said.
One of the curly-haired customers made a loud, impatient ahem. “I’ll be with you in just a second,” the barista said. He smirked at Ellis. “I suppose you’ll be off to work.”
Ellis shook his head. “I took the day off. I think I’ll stay awhile.” He winked at the barista and raised his cappuccino in cheers. Then, finding a seat in a cushioned, mocha chair, Ellis pulled out his phone. The screen was blank, his notifications empty.
Yellow, fluorescent lights flickered above the clerk’s head as he accepted Ellis’s camera. The young, pimpled clerk turned the camera this way and that, inspecting the make and model. Ellis blushed. “I’m sorry,” he said. “I got the camera as a present. I know how to take the photos, but I can’t print them off.”
The clerk shrugged. “That’s alright,” he said. “I can manage.”
“If you could just print the second-to-last photo, that would be great,” Ellis said.
“What size?”
“Uh…just a normal size? I don’t know.” The clerk pressed a couple buttons and then connected the camera to the computer before him. Ellis saw him smile briefly. His blush deepened. “You…uh ever look at customers’ photos when you print them?”
Swiping a strand of oily hair behind his ear, the clerk snickered. “Of course,” he said. “I can’t help it. The photos pop up on the screen.” As he spoke, the clerk didn’t take his gaze off the computer.
“Yes, but there’s looking and there’s looking,” Ellis said.
This time the clerk looked at him. He offered Ellis a devilish smirk before his eyes darted back to the computer. “Would you like a frame for the picture?” He motioned towards an assortment of wooden frames, some carved into flowery displays, others plain and unassuming.
Chewing his lip, Ellis selected a dark, mahogany frame. But, when he slid it to the clerk, the young man shook his head. The frame was too small. Without looking, the clerk selected a new frame, this one chrome and minimalist. “This will complement the photo better. Not so dark and heavy. Same price.”
“Thank you. You’re kind,” Ellis said in a warm, earnest tone.
The clerk snorted as if it could not have been further from the truth. He pressed a final button and detached the camera from the computer. Behind him, a printer ticked and screeched. Then, returning the camera, the clerk snorted again. When next he looked at Ellis, his face had shifted. His eyebrows had scrunched together, and the mischievous glint in his eye was nowhere to be seen. “You’re right. There’s looking and there’s looking,” he said. “I have been known to do the latter on occasion.”
“I thought so,” Ellis said with a chuckle.
“Oh yes. There are some photos that disgust me, some that make me laugh, and even some that make me blush,” the clerk said. The printer spat out a photo. It made a low hum and a final tick before falling silent.
“I can only imagine,” Ellis said. He glanced at the photograph sitting in the printer tray while the clerk knit his brow and stared at his fingers.
“But you know, there are some photos that make me jealous,” the clerk said, his dull, grey eyes sinking. “There are some that make you feel worthless in comparison.”
Ellis frowned. “You shouldn’t think that way,” he said. “Photos are just moments frozen in time. There is infinitely more happening outside those moments. You cannot know what pain others feel.” The clerk’s sunken eyes twitched. “Just as I cannot know what pain you feel.”
“Yeah,” the clerk said. He opened his mouth to say more but decided against it.
“What matters is what we choose to focus on,” Ellis said with a warm grin. “All those happy photos that you envy. Those people are choosing to focus on precious moments. I am certain even you have some precious moments. Perhaps you should focus more on them.”
The clerk chuckled to himself. “Yeah maybe,” he said. Eyes distant, the clerk scanned the picture frame and grabbed the photo from the tray. A smile slipped onto his face as Ellis paid. Then, as he handed Ellis his change, the clerk snapped out of reverie. “You want me to place it in the frame for you?”
Ellis hesitated, wondering if the kid might smudge the glass with his greasy fingers. However, before Ellis could say no, the clerk had already grabbed his purchases. “Thanks.”
“My pleasure,” the clerk said. Once he had fit the picture into its place, he scrutinized his work with a clenched jaw and pursed brow.
“So, as far as pictures go,” Ellis said, “How does mine rate?”
The clerk smirked again. “It’s a nice one.” He turned the photo around so Ellis could see. “This should make you very happy.”
Backs turned towards the camera, a man and woman gazed at an expansive sky blushing red as the sun dipped below the horizon. The man wrapped his arm around the woman and kissed her cheek. The touch of her body set his mind clear and his heart skipping. He was at peace, and so was she.
“It’s not for me,” Ellis said. He could almost feel the heat of the sun tickle his face. He took the photo and exited the store. Then, once he had reached his car, he pulled out his phone and opened his messages.
There was no response. There his own text remained, unread and unanswered. “I will be gone for a couple hours. I love you so much, darling. Let me know if you need anything while I’m out.”
Lilies, daisies, and carnations of every color illuminated the flower shop and filled it with a sweet, floral fragrance. Ellis roamed the aisles, all the while inspecting the carefully manicured bouquets set out on display. He studied them for their diverse spectrum of colors and for the gentleness of their aromas. Yet, the more he browsed the florist’s ware, the more he realized how clueless he was. He knew nothing about flowers.
At the cash register, a teenage girl craned her neck this way and that to watch Ellis. Her eyes were curiously wide but gentle and the color of morning sky. “Sir? Sir, do you need help?” she said in a singsong voice.
Ellis whirled around, but an older, grey-haired woman answered for him. “Don’t worry about him. He doesn’t need help,” she said as she pruned a potted daffodil. Her voice was rough and cynical from age.
“I might need help this time,” Ellis said.
“Oh no you don’t,” the florist said. She set down her shears and looked at the cashier with a dubious expression. “He comes every month or two to buy flowers for his wife. He’ll search the whole store for something special. Then, after much hemming and hawing, he’ll purchase a single rose.” The florist snickered. The cashier giggled as well.
Ellis shrugged. “Too corny?” he said.
“Obviously,” the florist said. “There are tons of flowers in this shop, some whose names even I don’t know. Yet, you choose to pick the most cliched one of the bunch.”
“I think it’s cute,” the girl said. A smile buried itself in her freckled cheeks. “I would be happy if someone bought me flowers, no matter what kind.”
“Do you have a boyfriend?” Ellis asked.
“No,” she said with a blush.
The florist walked behind the counter and draped an arm over the girl’s shoulder. “Ugly duckling here has had some trouble with the boys,” she said with a scratchy chortle. The girl knit her brows and frowned. “Oh cheer up. It was a compliment. In the end, the ugly duckling becomes the beautiful and elegant swan.” The florist posed with a hand under her chin as if to display what beauty and elegance looked like.
“Thanks,” the girl said in a deflated tone. She rested her head in her hand while her frown lengthened. All the while, her back curled, and her shoulders hunched over the counter. After a drawn-out sigh, she sank deeper into her contorted pose.
“Ignore her. You are already a sight to behold,” Ellis said. “Besides, looks fade.”
“Speak for yourself,” the florist said with a haughty tilt of her head. Then, after a moment, she brought a shaky hand to her face. She touched the bags beneath her eyes and the wrinkles that drooped around her lips. Then, just as quick as she had examined her skin, she resumed her proud expression.
Smiling to himself, Ellis looked again at the girl. “What matters is inside. You seem like a sweet girl. Someone will notice that just as I have. And once they do, they will give you the affection and adoration you deserve. The love of a woman is a special thing, and a thousand red roses will never match what you will give a man.”
Although the girl had nothing to say in response, her cheeks bloomed brighter than any flower ever could. And her contorted stance, once painful to look at, loosened and relaxed. After one short shake, the cashier straightened to her full height.
All the while, the florist waved her hand dismissively. “So what will it be, Ellis?” she said. “Should I get you another rose?”
Ellis shook his head. “No. I need something bigger and better than a single rose.”
“Oh my! Is it a special occasion?” the florist asked in a mocking tone.
“You could say that.” Ellis’s expression was unreadable. “But I don’t know what to choose.”
The florist grinned with excitement. “Don’t worry. We’ll take care of you and your honey, won’t we ugly duckling?” The cashier rolled her eyes. Regardless, she joined her boss in the search for a suitable bouquet. As soon as the pair disappeared down an aisle, Ellis heard them bicker. This arrangement was too sparse. That one too dull. This one monotone. And that one a shoddy bundle put together by a foolish apprentice no doubt.
Left alone, Ellis pulled out his phone. To his delight, a notification filled the center of the screen with sharp, black letters. Bound by a cheery, white bubble, the letters read: “Do what you want. I don’t care.”
His delight faded. “This never should have happened,” Ellis wrote back. “I am so sorry.”
Head half in the cooler, Ellis searched the convenience store’s bountiful collection of ice cream. Neopolitan, mint chocolate chip, cookie dough, maple walnut. There were more flavors than he could count, but he had yet to find the one he was looking for.
As Ellis dug through the cooler, a mother strode by. Behind her she dragged a child, who was whining and screaming for her attention. In his hand, he carried a plastic, green army man like Ellis had when he was a kid.
“Come on,” the mother said, half to her son, half to herself. She was younger than most mothers, but her stress showed all the same. Droopy bags underscored her eyes, and her hair curled every which way. Clearly, she had seen neither a bed nor a mirror in a long time.
Just as the kid passed by, the toy soldier slipped out of his hands. He stretched desperately to pick it up, but his mother pulled him along all the same. Before long, the boy exploded into tears. He begged his mother to stop, but she would not listen. “Enough!” she said. “We are in public. You can’t scream like that.”
“But mommy! Mommy!” he said in between sobs. Snot rolled down his lip. “My toy.”
“Not now. I am in a hurry. I need to pick up food so we can eat tonight. You want to eat, don’t you?” she said over his incessant cries.
“Hey wait,” Ellis called. He picked the soldier off the floor and called for her once more. “Hey!” This time the woman stopped. “Your son dropped his toy.” He jogged towards them and offered the toy to the child. Ellis had barely extended his arm before the child grabbed the soldier out of his hand. As soon as he had, the boy sniffled and hid behind his mother’s leg.
“Thank you,” the woman said. She clenched her eyes shut as if shaking off a bad dream. She forced a smile, and then scurried off with her teary-eyed son in tow.
Having returned to the cooler with fresh eyes, Ellis found what he was looking for much easier: rocky road ice cream, his wife’s favorite flavor. He picked up a pint for her. Nothing for himself.
As he made his way to the cash register, Ellis heard a sudden explosion of noise and tears. Just in front of the counter, the boy had collapsed into a sobbing mess. His mother yanked at his arm and pleaded with him to be quiet. He had his toy. She had their food. What more could he want?
“I’m so sorry,” the mother said to Ellis as he approached. “Please go ahead. I-” She winced as her child loosed an ear-splitting cry.
“It’s okay,” Ellis said. He stepped around the red-faced child, who had curled into a weepy ball. The mother crouched down beside her son. This time she tried to calm him with comforting words in a hushed tone. Even so, the boy would not let up.
The cashier suffered a grin as Ellis stepped up to the counter. They both flinched as the boy screamed again. “Just the ice cream?” the cashier asked. Ellis slid the pint of rocky road to the cashier. All the while, he looked at the weary mother and her inconsolable son.
“I’ll get this too,” he said, grabbing a candy bar. The cashier scanned his items and wished him a great rest of the day, albeit in a dreary monotone.
Crouching down beside the sobbing child, Ellis offered the candy bar. “Hey,” he said in a warm, easy tone, “Have it. It’s yours.” The boy looked at Ellis with wide, wet eyes. “Go on. It was my favorite as a kid. Smooth chocolate, sticky caramel, and delicious nougat. I could never resist it, and I bet you…” Before he could finish speaking, the boy snatched the chocolate out of his hand. Without hesitation, he unwrapped the candy bar and devoured it, all without making a noise. “That’s what I thought,” Ellis said.
Equal parts gracious and perplexed, the mother sighed heavily from her chest. “Thank you. I…you didn’t have to do that,” she said. She pulled out her wallet. “I should repay you for the chocolate.”
But Ellis waved his hand to dismiss the idea. “Don’t worry about it. Not every deed must be repaid. Some deeds are rewards in and of themselves.”
“Well, thank you. I…sometimes I just don’t know what to do with him,” the mother said, breathless. “His father is on tour, and I’m…I’m not as good with him. My husband was always so fun and relaxed. He managed to get everything done and still make the child happy. But I’m…I’m struggling. I’m starting to think I’m not cut out to be a mom.”
“Nonsense,” Ellis said. “You love your son. That is clear. You would not be so stressed if you did not.” The woman chuckled as if to say “stressed” was an understatement. Ellis smiled. He looked down at the pint of ice cream in his hand. His smile faltered. “People need to feel loved,” he continued, “And children are no exception. Food, clothing, and a bed to sleep in. Those are all necessary for a child. But you need to treat them now and then to show them you care. Children are a gift. Treasure them.”
“You sound like an expert,” the woman said. “You must have a child of your own.”
His smile fell into a tilted frown. “No,” he said with a shake of his head. His eyes glazed over, and the color ebbed from his cheeks. A moment of silence passed before Ellis was disturbed by the shrill ting of his phone. “Sorry. I have to go,” he said.
Eyes glued to his phone, Ellis headed back to his car. He placed the ice cream on the passenger seat next to the flowers and framed photo. Then, he read the text to himself. Then, he read it a second time. Then, once more. “I don’t want to hear it,” she wrote. “It’s all my fault.”
Ellis was anxious, fearful even, but eager nonetheless. His fingers twitched as they touched the rusted, iron doorknob, and his chest shuddered as the door opened with a creak. “Hello? Honey?” he said. Against his chest, he held the framed photo. Its brilliant, sunlit scene hovered just over his heart. In the crook of his arms, he carried the bouquet of flowers. Their delicate petals shook with every step, and their slender, green necks bowed as he stepped inside. In his hand, he held the pint of rocky road, softened but still just as sweet.
Lying before Ellis in a careless heap were three trash bags. Each was filled to the brim with baby clothes. Spotless. Unworn. Tags still hanging from their sleeves.
Ellis shut the door behind himself. At once, the heavy thud of footsteps resounded through the floorboards. A moment later a woman shouted in a harsh, threatening tone. She spat obscenities and biting remarks. She pointed fingers and gnashed her teeth. And yet, in her voice, something quivered ever so slightly.
Glass shattered. But her shouts grew, in volume and in fire. They built more and more until her throat could handle not another sound. And at last, her voice broke.
Muffled in an embrace, the woman sobbed and shook. Her arms hung limp at her sides. But Ellis held her still. He wrapped her tighter in his embrace, and kissed her once upon the cheek. “I love you,” he said, for there was nothing else to say. “I love you so much.” | https://hewhowanders.com/2020/07/26/gifts/ | 1,664,096,447 |
In what will be the first of a new set of stories I will do, I will discus my most recent import game in my library of Xbox 360 games.
So, I recently managed to get my hands on Mushihime-sama Futari, a maniac shooting game from CAVE, a company known for making some of the more crazier shooters we might or might not know, such as Guwange (available in the XBL Marketplace in the Arcade area), Deathsmiles (Published here by Aksys games), . Could this game be worth your money? Let's find out, shall we.
First off, you may be wondering, why am I talking about a game that is only in Japan? Simple, and the first reason why I would recommend it. Truth is, This is one of the few Japanese xbox 360 games that just so happens to be Region-Free, meaning that this game could be played on any xbox 360 unit.
When you boot up the game, you are given a choice between Ver. 1.5 or Arrange, both of which offers the players a different type of challenge. there is also a DLC pack in which will enable the player to play the Black Label version, which is even more challenging.
When it comes to the actual gameplay, you will need to take into consideration that this is a vertical shump (shoot em' up). in most of the modes in the game, you pretty much use two buttons: a fire button, and a bomb button. there are two types of firing: rapid-fire firing, and auto firing. you do the rapid-fire shooting by spamming on the firing button, while with auto firing, you simply hold the button down. Do note that these two shots are different from each other. you normally have 3 bombs on you, and when you die, if you have used any bombs, it will restock to 3. the bombs can be used in many ways, especially if you think you can't dodge a series of bullets on the screen that looks impossible to dodge.
As far as the music and graphics goes, it's really amazing. the soundtrack makes it feel so satisfying as you dodge tons of bullets and wreaking havoc upon your enemies. when it comes to the graphics, the art style just simply looks awesome, from the smallest details of the levels, to the many enemies, to even the smallest of bullets that spread all over the field. the cool thing is that you can even change your wallpaper to i think around 14 different varieties.
So, in the end, is this game worth getting? If you're the type of person who likes Old-School shump's, but at the same time want a real hard, and maybe painful challenge, then I would definitely recommend it. the best chance for you to probably find this game would be on Ebay, Amazon, or any import gaming sites. | https://gouki.com/Story/Details/arthvaders-import-corner-mushihime-sama-futari-ver-15 | 1,664,576,864 |
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1942, Flight Lieutenant Gerald Imeson was held at the Stalag Luft III camp in Germany. Since he was in a German war camp, you would be surprised to learn that the British Lieutenant was able to order and accept a delivery for a brand new Rolex watch.
Yes, you read that correctly.
The Swiss company offered all British officers who were PoWs one of their time pieces to replace the ones that the Germans had confiscated. One condition, the watch had to be paid for after the war. Why just the British officers? The company viewed these men as honorable and would repay their debt. Imeson was wearing the watch as he helped to dig three tunnels for the escape attempt in 1944. His job was to be a ‘penguin’. A penguin was the term used to call a man who disposed of the dirt that came from the secret tunnels. They kept this as unnoticeable as possible by putting the dirt in their pockets.
He was to be the 172nd prisoner to escape the camp through those tunnels. Unfortunately, he never was able to escape because the German guards discovered the break-outs. Only 76 men were able to escape. 73 of those men were re-captured. 50 of those were executed.
The story of the escape attempt was made into a movie in 1963, aptly titled ‘The Great Escape’.
The timepiece that Imeson wore was the Rolex Oyster Chronograph. He wore this during the treacherous marches through Germany so they could evade the advancing Red Army in the harsh winter if 1945.
Luckily, in 1947 Imeson survived and he was able to make it back to Britain with the watch intact. He repaid his debt of £170, which is equivalent to £5,000 in today’s currency. Imeson treasured the watch all the way until he died in 2003 at the age of 85. His dying request was to have the watch auctioned so that his family could benefit from it. The time piece is now up for auction y Bourne End Auction Rooms in Bunckinghamshire. It is estimated to be worth £25,000, but it is presumed that the watch will go for more.
Martin Perrin, a spokesman from the auction house, told the Mirror News, “PoWs generally had their watches confiscated by the Germans on the excuse that they may have contained hidden compasses that could have helped in an escape. “When the owner of Rolex heard that PoWs were having their watches taken from them by the Germans he said British officers could replace them with a Rolex and not be billed until after the war.
“Airmen who were kept in Luft camps were treated quite well and there would have been a gentlemen’s agreement for the PoWs to order and keep these watches.
“The model F/Lt Imeson chose was one of the top Rolex made at the time. It was sent to him at the camp via the International Red Cross. “It was quite some time after the war that he paid for the watch, in about 1947, because the government put a stop on any money going out of the country. “He had to have permission from the Bank of England to release the money to Switzerland. “He kept the watch for the rest of his life and treasured it. But it was his wishes that the Rolex be sold to benefit the family.
“It is in a very good condition and was serviced by Rolex in 1980. It would appeal to two types of collectors; those interested in vintage watches and those interested in military history. “If it was just a vintage Rolex we believe it would be worth about £12,000 but with its history it is at least double that amount.” Imeson was captured by the German forces in October of 1941. He was flying a Wellington bomber enroute back to Britain after an attack on Cologne when it was attacked by flak. It resulted in a crash into the North Sea just off the coast of Belgium.
The crash resulted in only one casualty while the rest swam to the dinghy. When dawn came the next morning, a member of the Belgian resistance swam out to assist the men. Unfortunately the lot were spotted by a German patrol and towed ashore. Imeson was taken to a German hospital for a broken ankle before he was sent to Stalag Luft III in eastern Germany. | https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/wwii-pow-owned-rolex-auctioned-estimated-30000.html | 1,664,719,130 |
Data is the key to science. This statement provides the basis for making observations, developing hypotheses, doing experiments, analyzing results, and revising hypotheses. Without data, “science” would be limited to theories that, however well-thought out, may or may not be true.
As obvious as that might be to all of us as science teachers, we often stray from data collection. We tend to do labs which are demonstrations of a concept or collect data to prove a point, but we rarely do lab activities which require students to collect AND analyze data.
I am completely guilty of this, too. “Guilty” might not be the right word since there are completely valid reasons for doing demonstration-style labs. Students need a way to visualize what you are teaching and these demonstrations provide that, enhancing understanding. That noted: They do not really allow students to experience science.
What does it mean to “experience science?” Needless to say, simply collecting data is not enough. The data should be analyzed – does the data support or reject the hypothesis? Further, does the data mean that we should revise our hypothesis? It’s not about being “right” or “wrong,” but rather about developing a better understanding of the world around us – a world which in most cases for Biotechnology classes, is far too small for us to actually see.
We need to engage our students in data collection, but my focus is on data analysis. In most labs which have students collecting data, we have them compare different trials by “looking at the average.” For example, I have my Biology students measure their “recovery time” after exercise. We collect recovery times from students who perform jumping jacks and others who run in place. We then get an average recovery time for both types of exercises and check to see if our hypothesis is supported. If it is, we propose what next year’s class could do to further test this idea. If it isn’t supported, we try to revise our hypothesis and still propose what next year’s class could do to test our revised hypothesis.
In the Biotechnology class, however, I want my students to go further in their analysis. Averages can be misleading. One or two data points can lead to averages which are different but not “statistically meaningful.” In the case of the different exercises, one data point which is 10 minutes longer than the others can have a big impact.
In order to further analyze their averages, my Biotechnology students use Google Sheets (or other graphing programs) to calculate and plot error bars based on “standard deviation.” These error bars allow us to see the uncertainty of the data. SEE BELOW. For example, if the error bars from one experiment to another overlap, then there is NO statistically significance between the averages and we have to conclude that they are essentially the same. If the error bars DO NOT overlap, then there is statistically significance between the averages and our hypothesis is supported.
My point with them is not to train them on how to calculate “standard deviation” – the computer program will do that for us – or even to know if “standard deviation” is the proper statistical analysis which we should be doing. Rather, my point is to show that we should be doing more than just collecting data, we need to analyze it . . . and averages . . . can be misleading.
Even error bars do not necessarily make the data clearer. In September, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss recommending boosters for the Pfizer vaccine. One of the bits of data they analyzed is below:
This data looked at whether the vaccine was still effective as time passed after the second dose. The data for ≥5 months has error bars which overlap the data for other durations of time. In other words, there was not a clear indication that the booster was needed based on that statistical analysis. The data does show that a different statistical analysis showed that the data did trend downwards, but it still did not meet the “error bar test.” If you recall, the committee made the recommendation that only older individuals receive the booster. The CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, then reversed that recommendation to include people in “high risk occupations.” Sometimes, scientists have to use more than just statistical analysis, especially in the middle of a public health crisis.
Our next Virtual Teacher Meet (scheduled for December 7th from 7:00 – 8:00pm) will focus on data analysis. I provide data for us to work with and model how to use Google Sheets to develop error bars on graphs. Please feel free to bring some of your own data to look at as well. This work will help your students understand that it’s important to look at the data in more than just one way. Hope to see you then!
PETER KRITSCH is an Oregon High School biology and biotechnology teacher who has been serving as an adjunct instructor and consultant for the BTC Institute for many years. He is primarily involved in our teacher training and support efforts. He also assists with the ongoing development of our Biotechnology Field Trips program and serves as an advisor for Camp Biotech I and Camp Biotech II for high school students. | https://www.btci.org/k-12-programs/peters-blog/peters-blog-data-driven/ | 1,665,075,850 |
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Twelve years ago, Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence. The declaration was read in the Parliament by Hashim Thaçi, then Prime Minister, and the Republic’s current President. Since the events of 2008, much has changed in Kosovo – not only regarding its head of state but also its citizens. The parliamentary elections of October 2019 marked the first victory for a party whose leaders do not have a background in the Kosovo Liberation Army or in the party of the world’s most famous Kosovar leader Ibrahim Rugova.
Author: Robert Rajczyk
The Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), founded thirty years ago, and Adem Jashari, considered its first commander, are for Kosovars the essence of a national myth. T-shirts with the image of a bearded man and the slogan: “Bac, u krye” (Uncle, it is done) have become a symbol of an independent state. Jashari himself has a national hero’s status in Kosovo – almost as much as Ernesto “Che” Guevara in Cuba. Half of the six KLA brigades came from the Drenica region, home to the family of Jashari, who lived in Prekaz. His house became something of a museum and enriched the educational excursion itinerary of Kosovar students. The building was reconstructed after the Serbian army had used mortars to fire on the Kosovo Liberation Army’s soldiers who were defending themselves for four days in March 1998. In the three-day clashes, Adem, his older brother, and his 13-year-old son were killed. The only survivor from Jashari’s closest family was his youngest son, 11-year-old Besart. An examination of Adem Jashieri’s body suggested that he committed suicide, and legend has it that he died singing the Albanian anthem. Therefore, in Kosovo, he is treated with the same respect as the fifteenth-century leader Skanderbeg, who proclaimed an independent Albania and united the Albanians. Meanwhile, in 1997 in Serbia, Jashari was sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison on charges of terrorism and the murder of a police officer.
As of today, Adem Jashari is the patron of the international airport in the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, the National Theatre of Kosovo, and the stadium in Mitrovica. There are monuments to him being erected throughout the country, and even beyond its borders – in Tirana (Albania), for example.
It is possible that the new football stadium in Kosovo will also be named after Jashari. The new building will replace the current modernized facility for thirteen thousand seats where Kosovo’s national football team plays its matches. This is likely to happen if the leading politicians manage to reach an agreement on the stadium’s location. From 2016 to 2018, after Kosovo had been admitted to UEFA and FIFA, qualification matches were played in the Albanian city of Shkodër, being the only stadium in the area meeting the Federation’s requirements for this type of sporting event.
The divisions related to the new stadium’s location are in line with the political divide in the country. The President of Kosovo is in favor of building it in Pristina. At the same time, the leaders of the opposition party Vetëvendosje (Self-determination) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (the party of the legendary Kosovar leader, who died in 2006, Ibrahim Rugova) want it to be located in Bernica, north of Pristina. This suggestion has also been rejected due to the high cost of the investment. Therefore, it seems that the new facility will likely be built in Drenas/Glogovac, 30 km west of the capital city, conforming to the vision of the former prime minister Ramush Haradinaj. The reasons for such a choice are its convenient location by the highway and easy access from Pristina airport.
The dispute over the new stadium’s location is only a small part of Kosovo’s political discourse. The main axes of conflict in the country are the influence of international organizations and the USA on political processes in Kosovo and the issue of relations with Serbia. The local political scene has been dominated by political groups originating from the Kosovo Liberation Army (the Democratic Party of Kosovo, PDK, the political leader of which was the current president Hashim Thaçi, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, AAK, and the Social Democratic Initiative, NISMA), as well as the Democratic League of Kosovo, LDK, founded by the most famous Kosovar in the world – Ibrahim Rugova. Interestingly, this politician who is considered the real founding father of sovereign Kosovo did not believe in the KLA’s existence until 1997, when its commanders disclosed their identities, and the army started regular guerrilla warfare against the Serbian army. The conflict ended with NATO intervention in 1999, and, as a result, Kosovo was placed under UN’s supervision. However, the authorities in Belgrade never recognized Kosovo’s independence, and still officially include it in the Republic of Serbia’s administrative territory.
In addition to the block of parties originating from the ULK and the Democratic League of Kosovo, the Vetëvendosje (Self-determination) party is also an important actor on the political scene. It is a typical protest party, with its agenda opposing the missions of international organizations of the UN (UNMIK) and the European Union (EULEX). The party also accused the West of supporting politicians blamed for corruption and war crimes. One of them was, among others, the former two-time Kosovar head of government and leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, who twice stood before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and was acquitted both times of his alleged involvement in the murder of a few dozen people in 1998. During the second trial, several dozen potential witnesses to the prosecution lost their lives in difficult circumstances.
“Kosovo je Srbija” – a slogan used in Serbia since 2004 © Robert Rajczyk’s private archive
Self-determination, also known in the past for its support for the concept of “Greater Albania” – the reunification of all lands inhabited by Albanians – was against negotiations with Serbia under the auspices of the EU. However, in 2013 and 2015 technical agreements were signed to regulate the mutual relations between the two countries regarding the functioning of the Serbian government in the north of Kosovo, electricity supply, the telephone prefix for Kosovo +383 (the country previously used the Monaco prefix and some other prefixes), or traffic across the famous bridge over the Ibar River in Mitrovica (Kosovo), which divides the town into two parts – Serbian and Albanian.
Serbia still does not formally recognize the independence of its neighbor. Kosovo is for the Serbs the cornerstone of their statehood and its symbol, with a similar importance to the one of Gniezno and Jasna Góra in Poland. In 1389, Serbia’s knights confronted Turkish troops in Kosovo Field. According to some historians, the Polish knights also fought on the Serbian side, and the course of the battle was, in fact, unresolved, although some sources indicate a Turkish victory. Prince Lazar, who was in command of the Serbian army, died and was almost immediately recognized as a saint by the Orthodox Church. At the same time, Milos Obilić became a symbol of sacrifice in the name of the nation. He was supposed to trick the Sultan Murad I and deprive him of his life while losing his own[1]. After his death, this legendary figure – because to this day, there is no evidence of its existence – became a cult object, known even on Mount Athos in Greece, one of the most sacred places of the Orthodox Church in the world.
Kosovo once again took on significance in Serbian politics in 1989, when the then little-known Serbian communist Slobodan Milosevic, just like Prince Lazar (who, according to legend, ascended just after his death), arrived by helicopter to meet local Serbs on the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo. The locals complained about the way the ethnic majority of the province, the Kosovo Albanians, was treating them. During this meeting under Gazimestan, a monument in the shape of a medieval tower commemorating the Battle of Kosovo, the Serbian leader said the famous words of encouragement – that no one would be allowed to beat Kosovar Serbs again. These words gave rise to a serious escalation of the ethnic conflict in the province, which soon lost its autonomous status under an amendment to the constitution, and Kosovo Albanians created an underground parallel state structure led by Ibrahim Rugova.
This resulted in the coexistence of two administrations in Kosovo: the official Serbian administration and the underground Albanian one, the latter of which had practically all the attributes of an independent state – including the armed forces of the KLA. After the UN took over the province, Kosovo’s structures came under the authority of UNMIK (United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo), which led to the creation of the Provisional Combined Administrative Structures and then the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, the subsequent nucleus of the state authorities of the Republic of Kosovo. Power was then shared or exercised alternately by the Democratic League of Kosovo and the Democratic Party of Kosovo.
The largest power plant in Plemetina © Robert Rajczyk’s private archive
In foreign policy, the previous governments had primarily focused on extending the formal and legal recognition of Kosovo’s internationally contested independence, and in domestic policy, mainly on the distribution of international financial aid. However, the young state of Kosovo, with its consolidating administrative structures and political system, has become a playing field for organized crime groups, mainly involved in smuggling, which has also been fostered by the high level of unemployment and the unfavorable structure of the local economy dominated by external subsidies – including financial transfers from the Kosovar diaspora around the world, representing over 10% of the country’s GDP. The latter forms of subsidies to the economy of Kosovo have been in place since the time of the underground state. They have served, among other things, as a voluntary tax for the Kosovo Liberation Army. As part of the international aid, non-governmental organizations began to arrive in Kosovo on a massive scale. For some of them, the main purpose of their activities was only to raise money through grants and spend it.
The functioning of the political class, some of which originated from the Kosovo Liberation Army, also leaves much to be desired. For this reason, some politicians, including even the current president himself, have been accused of war crimes and involvement in arms smuggling, trafficking in stolen cars, oil, and cigarettes, as well as human trafficking and procurement. Another serious problem lies in widespread corruption. The Kosovo political and economic elite’s clearance has not been a priority for the parties in power so far. In addition, they have not particularly sought to consolidate the state at institutional and functional levels. Striving to maintain peace and the Balkans’ status quo, the Western world has focused on supporting efforts to stabilize Serbia-Kosovo relations. Politicians who were willing to compromise with Serbia could count on the positive response of the West. And it was precisely the attitude to agreements with the Republic of Serbia that was one of the most important topics on the political agenda in Kosovo. Protests against attempts to reach an agreement with a neighbor with the European Union’s “patronage” took various forms, ranging from street demonstrations to blocking parliamentary proceedings and spraying tear gas on the parliamentary floor. The protests were mainly conducted by the left-wing nationalist party Self-determination, which also opposed the demarcation of the state border with Montenegro, a condition for obtaining visa-free travel with the Schengen area for Kosovo (in the same way as in the case of the neighboring Balkan states). The agreement with Montenegro was negotiated by Hashim Thaçi himself, who was still Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time. Recently, however, as President of the Republic of Kosovo, Thaçi proposed that he and his Serbian counterpart Alexander Vucić should participate in the mutual correction of the two countries’ borders. This would consist of exchanging areas in the north of Kosovo inhabited by Serbs for areas in the Preševo Valley in the south of Serbia inhabited by Albanians and incorporating them into Kosovo. The initiative provoked strong controversy both among the people of Kosovo and the international community, which split between supporters of border correction at the price of stability in this region of the Balkans and opponents of demarcation opting to negotiate technical agreements on the matter.
Another problem of the “teenage state” is also the division with its neighbors, Serbia and Montenegro, of national wealth from the times of the federation of the latter two states. The claims mainly concern the ownership of the Trepča mining complex, the Gazivode water reservoir supplying the hydroelectric power plant and Kosovo Power Station in Obilić, providing nearly 90% of the electricity supply in Kosovo. The World Bank estimates that mineral resources in the region are worth more than €13 billion. In addition, reserves in local mines are likely to last up to 1600 years of exploitation.
The multi-ethnic structure of Kosovo does not facilitate the functioning of the young state either. The country’s constitution guarantees all national minorities, especially the Serb minority (the largest of all minorities), seats in parliament and positions within the government, but this does not solve the economic problems of the republic’s population of two million citizens. The Serbs and their compatriots – the Gorani people, who are Muslims by faith – make up seven percent of the population, while the Roma, who, in turn, cannot count on the support of the home state, make up one percent, which is almost 20 thousand people. Moreover, they are the ones who, together with the Ashkali (the “Albanized” Roma), most often live in the most challenging social conditions and are therefore assisted by non-governmental organizations. An example of one of the NGO’s activities is that in the town of Plementin in the municipality of Obilić, sometimes considered to be the most ecologically degraded place in Europe, after a stay in which some Western NGOs discourage their volunteers from becoming pregnant for a year after returning.
The unstable economic situation is also reflected in the political scene. The average age of the population in Kosovo is 29 years, with every third person in the country unemployed, which strongly affects voter preferences. Slogans for a radical improvement of the social situation gain even more support than demands to combat widespread corruption.
In such an atmosphere, the parliamentary elections in 2019, once again held before the end of the term, were won by the Vetëvendosje (Self-determination) party. Its leader Albin Kurti won the highest number of votes. The party has given up organizing violent street protests and disrupting parliament’s proceedings by spraying tear gas. It adopted a social-democratic economic agenda and started to represent the political left[2]. The Self-determination Party also became an advocate for the normalization of relations with its neighbor Serbia, something the party had previously opposed since it considered the prior attempts to reach an agreement with Serbia as unfavorable and concluded under the dictates of international organizations.
Following the October 2019 elections, the process of establishing the cabinet took several months, making it an infamous tradition of Kosovo’s politics. The winning Self-determination and the Democratic League of Kosovo could not reach an agreement in particular regarding the appointment of ministers and support for a common candidate in the 2021 presidential elections. Eventually, the number of ministries was reduced to fifteen, and the cabinet’s agenda focused on accelerating economic development (economic growth amounts to several percent per year), support for local entrepreneurship, reform of education, health, and the judiciary. The new PM Albin Kurti, however, took vigorous action just after his appointment in early February 2020. The nearly 100% increase in ministerial salaries adopted by the previous cabinet was withdrawn. A partial lifting of the import tariffs on products from Serbia, also established by the predecessors, was announced. Such high tariffs were introduced after Kosovo’s application to join Interpol was rejected. This refusal also resulted in the adoption in mid-December 2018 of amendments to the three laws aimed at transforming the Kosovo Security Force into the army within ten years[3].
Nearly two-thirds of people surveyed positively assessed the actions of Prime Minister Kurti’s government. However, at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) filed a vote of no confidence against the head of government. The Prime Minister’s declarations concerning the fight against corruption in the form of the vetting of the assets of judges and staff members of military forces turned out to be a problem. The bone of contention was also the issue of negotiations with neighboring Serbia. Prime Minister Kurti wanted to discuss the situation with Belgrade on an equal footing. The Democratic League of Kosovo, on the other hand, in line with American plans, wanted to reach an agreement with Serbia at the price of territorial exchange in favor of Belgrade. This stance is also supported by the president of Kosovo, who intends to be seen as the main player in Kosovo-Serbian relations in the eyes of the US. Thaçi was supposed to talk to the Serbian president Vučić about the agreement in Washington at the end of June 2020. However, his plane turned back after the prosecutor of the Hague Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office filed an indictment against him. The current President of Kosovo has been accused of being responsible for the crimes committed by soldiers of the Kosovo Liberation Army while he was commander of the KLA in 1999.
Nevertheless, it would seem that the US President’s ambition is to bring the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia to an end, which includes border revisions and mutual recognition of the parties. That is why on June 3, 2020, exactly four months after the appointment of Mr. Kurti as Prime Minister, with considerable political support from the USA, the Kosovar Parliament approved the establishment of the government of Avdullah Hoti from the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) in coalition with the previously opposing Social Democratic Initiative (NISMA) and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK). The government, which has a low reputation in Kosovo’s people due to the way its predecessors were removed from power, was endorsed by 61 out of 120 parliamentarians. The Vetëvendosje (of the former Prime Minister Kurti) boycotted the vote. Although the current government supports national minorities, Kosovo’s most pressing social problem is still the settlement of relations with the Serbian minority. After all, social studies show that one in four Serbs living in the north of the country does not want to visit the Albanian part of Kosovo.
[1] The mausoleum dedicated to Murad I is located near Gazimestan. It is visible from the tower, which now serves as a tourist attraction and a and historic site.
[2] The party was founded in 2004 as a protest movement against the involvement of international organizations in Kosovo. A year before the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, a demonstration organized by Self-determination gathered 60,000 participants and was concluded with the police intervention. A 45-year-old Albin Kurti, a former student activist, became the leader of the party.
[3] The Kosovo Security Force comprises 2.5 thousand officers holding light weapons who are responsible for, among other things, civil protection tasks. The Kosovo Security Force is multi-ethnic, with 6% of all local Serbs. After its planned transformation into an armed force, its size is to be doubled.
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With the rate of data generation increasing exponentially in today’s technology-driven R&D world, there are both enormous opportunities and real challenges for science-driven organizations in transforming this data into pragmatically useful insights. For example, in the biopharmaceutical industry, Next Generation Sequencing screening technologies generate terabytes of data in a single run and automated bioreactors create multiple streams of process control and analytical data requiring highly integrated analysis. Additionally, growing datasets from patients, caregivers, and other sources, are creating massive repositories of data that researchers can exploit to identify and optimize potential new drug candidates.
This explosion in both the types and volume of data is such that the ability of the human brain to process and evaluate the data is stretched to its capacity. In order to efficiently extract useful information from the data, the industry has been adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and big data approaches, particularly machine learning and deep learning. Numerous areas of biopharmaceutical R&D activity throughout discovery, clinical development, risk assessment, safety monitoring, regulatory, and manufacturing are turning to techniques developed for “big data” problems in the financial and consumer industries.
According to the consulting firm CB Insights, $3.6 billion was invested across 481 healthcare AI deals from the first quarter of 2013 through the first quarter of 2018. Just a few of the many recent partnerships between major pharmaceutical companies and AI startups include:
In April 2019, AstraZeneca started a partnership with BenevolentAI to help identify and develop new drugs for chronic kidney disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
In March 2019, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Concerto HealthAI that will integrate multiple data sources and apply AI and machine learning to accelerate oncology clinical trials, enable robust protocol design and generate insights for precision treatment and improved patient outcomes.
In June 2019, Atomwise announced a multi-year collaboration with Lilly to apply Atomwise’s patented artificial intelligence (AI) technology in support of Lilly’s preclinical drug discovery efforts.
These are some recent examples of the optimism that these technologies will change the way the biopharmaceutical industry discovers, develops, and manufactures medicines. In this blog, we will focus specifically on the challenges inherent in traditional drug discovery and development and discuss some of the ways in which biopharmaceutical companies are utilizing AI to improve efficiencies and speed the process of bringing new drugs to market.
Drug Discovery and Development Challenges
Drug discovery and development are challenging tasks. According to a 2014 study sponsored by the US Department Health and Human Services, it costs somewhere between $161 million and $2 billion to bring a new drug to market. This study also concluded that the average length of time from clinical development to marketing is on the rise over the last decade and currently stands at about 7.5 years. Including the discovery phase, this puts the time from initial R&D to market for a new drug well over a decade. As these longer timelines mean increased costs and decreased revenue, there is intense pressure to speed time to market for new drugs.
A study on drug development success rates from 2006-2015 revealed that only 10% of drug candidates entering Phase I clinical trials make it to FDA approval stage. These poor success rates are a key component of the costs of drug discovery and development, and additionally these costs get passed down to patients, which can make drugs inaccessible to those who are uninsured or underinsured.
It’s also important to note that an FDA approval is by no means a guarantee that a company will see a return on their investment. Post-market safety issues, competitive drug product releases, the increased speed of generic development, and market cost pressures all impact the economics of drug discovery and development.
How AI Can Accelerate Drug Discovery and Development
There are several areas where AI is being applied to improve the drug discovery and development process. A few of these include:
Drug Candidate Identification. One of the most time-intensive steps in drug discovery is identifying which of the thousands of available chemical compounds can potentially offer help in treating an illness. The painstaking process of screening all these molecules for drug candidates takes enormous amounts of time for human researchers. Artificial intelligence has the potential to more rapidly and thoroughly analyze the reams of data produced in drug discovery to predict which drug candidates are likely to be effective treatments, saving both time and money for biopharmaceutical companies, as well as extracting more value out of the data generated by experimentation.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the companies taking the lead in this area. They announced a strategic drug discovery partnership utilizing Exscientia’s AI-enabled platform in 2017 to discover novel and selective small molecules for up to 10 disease-related targets. GSK is hopeful that this partnership will result in significantly shorter development times and reduced costs, as drug discovery screenings will mostly be replaced by supercomputer simulations and predictive algorithms. The first milestone in this collaboration was achieved in 2019, when Exscientia delivered “a highly potent in vivo active lead molecule targeting a novel pathway for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).”
Forecasting Clinical Success. Another barrier to the successful development of new medicines is the high attrition rate of candidate drugs mentioned above. Improving the success percentage by just a few points by having less of these failed candidates would make it to clinical trials in the first place would be worth billions to the industry. By using AI, companies are hoping to better forecast the effects of substances earlier in the development process, effectively preserving clinical trial capacity and resources for testing drugs that have a better chance of success.
The German company Innoplexus AG is making progress in this area. The company says its machine learning software can crawl through as many as 5 billion web pages a day using a natural-language processing algorithm trained on medical research to help assess the probabilities for the outcomes of clinical trials. Internal tests done by Innoplexus on 20,000 completed clinical trials found that their system correctly forecast the outcome of trials around 85% of the time.
Combination Treatments. Finding effective combination therapies is one of the most challenging tasks for researchers. As IBM points out in a recent review, there are 1.8 million new articles published annually in MEDLINE alone, while the average human researcher reads only 250 to 300 medical and scientific journal articles a year. This suggests that human scientists struggle to keep up with all the research going on in their field. In contrast, IBM’s Watson AI supercomputer has “read” 25 million Medline abstracts, more than 1 million full-text medical journal articles, 4 million patents and is regularly updated.
Pfizer announced a collaboration with IBM Watson in late 2016 to assist with finding combinations of agents that will spur the immune system into action and lead to better treatments for cancer. The hope is that Watson help Pfizer make non-obvious connections that its human scientists have missed, as finding combination medicines is even more challenging than looking for single compound therapies.
Creating Personalized Medicines from Genetic Markers. Personalized medicine is based on the ability to identify patient sub-populations thought accurate diagnostic testing for biomarkers. Given the enormous amount of genomics data available, identifying effective biomarkers can be challenging for researchers.
Genentech recently announced a collaboration with Cambridge, MA-based GNS Healthcare whose core focus is tailoring treatments to individuals genes. In this partnership, Genentech will use the GNS REFS™ (Reverse Engineering and Forward Simulation) causal machine learning and simulation platform to look for genetic patient response markers that could lead to targeted therapies. In addition, BenevolentAI – a leader in the use of AI for efficient diagnosis of diseases and drug discovery – recently discovered a number of promising biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) disease that have produced several candidate drugs currently in development.
Hype versus Reality
It should be noted as a cautionary example that IBM appears to be redirecting its work on IBM Watson for Drug Discovery to clinical trial matching, which has seen more success. This was apparently based on lack of sufficient demand and financial performance for IBM Watson in this space. Similarly, in early 2017, the highly publicized partnership between MS Anderson cancer center and IBM was put on hold.
As with many other examples of new technologies, the potential of AI as applied drug discovery and development is often overstated. With respect to the use of AI, there are significant concerns about the nature of the computer models that are produced with certain techniques: many deep-learning approaches for example produce black-box decisions with little traceability and insufficient supporting information. A cautionary approach to the vendor promises is warranted as we develop a better understanding of the best practices and limitations of AI in drug discovery and development.
Additionally, the application of big data and machine learning have at their core the need for quality data. Preparing the data for use with these techniques – data cleansing – is today the single largest consumer of time and resources in these projects. The ability to recognize, and correct or remove flawed data, is a major consideration in these efforts. This makes a well-designed data architecture an essential pre-requisite. That architecture must cover the full data lifecycle, address master and reference data relationships, provide provenance, and ensure data integrity.
Conclusion
The examples cited in this blog document a few of the ways in which AI can potentially assist biopharmaceutical companies in drug discovery and development. Biopharmaceutical companies are currently exploring uses of this technology in all aspects of operations – from drug R&D to manufacturing, and even within product marketing and patient support. A small sampling of additional ways in which AI could impact the industry includes:
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Improving clinical trial design, site selection and patient enrollment activities
Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of pharmacovigilance measures
Improving patient outcomes with mobile coaching using real-time data collection
Improving clinician chronic disease management
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Louisiana's season ended two weeks ago in a loss to Georgia State in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game, ending the Cajuns 2021-2022 season with an overall record of 16-15.
With one year left on his contract, there had been speculation about his future.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajun VP of Intercollegiate Athletics (Athletic Director) Dr. Bryan Maggard shared his input on the decision.
"I think coach Marlin has certainly earned the right to finish his contract out," explained Maggard. "I feel what we did in March in the (Sun Belt) tournament certainly showed our team definitely has the capability (to win the tournament), even though Bob, myself, and the team was disappointed in the regular season. The tournament play showed us what we knew we were capable of doing."
Marlin's record at Louisiana is 221-167, including 130 wins in Sun Belt play, the most ever for a head coach.
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Since the launch, Playstation 5 has firmly made its ground in the gaming landscape. If you are lucky enough to have this next-gen console, you surely want to make the most out of it. With the plenty of games available in the market, we have come up with the list of the 10 best PS5 games in 2022, which you probably missed before.
Contents show
1 Stunning Features of PS5
2 Do you know the big news about PS5?
3 What are the Best PS5 games?
4 Top Trending Best PS5 Games to Play
4.1 1. Demons’ Souls
4.2 2. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
4.3 3. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
4.4 4. Astro’s Playroom
4.5 5. Dirt 5
4.6 6. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
4.7 7. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
4.8 8. God Fall
4.9 9. Sackboy: A Big Adventure
4.10 10. Ghost of Tsushima
5 The Grand List of Upcoming Best PS5 Games
5.1 MARCH
5.2 APRIL
5.3 MAY
5.4 JUNE
5.5 JULY
5.6 AUGUST
5.7 OCTOBER
5.8 TBC 2021 & Beyond – Best PS5 Games
6 The Best Upcoming PS5 Games 2021 to Look Forward
6.1 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
6.2 Horizon: Forbidden West
6.3 Resident Evil 8: Village
6.4 Far Cry 6
6.5 Final Fantasy 7: Remake Intergrade
6.6 Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon
6.7 Outriders
6.8 Oddworld: Soulstorm
6.9 Returnal
6.10 Death loop
6.11 Knockout City
6.12 Back 4 Blood
6.13 Little Devil Inside
6.14 Kena Bridge of Spirits
6.15 Stray
6.16 GhostWire: Tokyo
7 Conclusion
8 Frequently Asked Questions
8.1 What is the Best PS5 Game right now?
8.2 What PS5 Game should I buy first?
Stunning Features of PS5
PS5 is more advanced in graphics, visuals, sound, and its DualSense Controller. Since we all are pixel crazy, we prefer graphics and visuals in 4K, for which Sony got us covered. Sony made sure that you experienced all kinds of sensations that were impossible before. A true show stopper with its adaptive trigger tech PS5’s “DualSense Console” and with its 3D Audio Sound System, you will get an inescapable experience.
PS5 has the best games to fulfill the hunger of all the players out there. Not only this but PS5 “backward compatibility tech” has widened the range of games to choose from. You can make the most out of Dual Sense Controller and 4K gameplay, 3D Audio Sound through the enormous library of games.
The PlayStation crew constantly introduces new games, expanding its ever-growing library of games. Players from all around the world can choose from thousands of options to play with. Since PS5 has just launched in the market, so you can expect more new games on their way. Sony keeps on upgrading games more and more along with the revolution of technology to have memorable experiences.
Upcoming PS5 games are even more thrilling and have the most realistic graphics. The Playstation designer crew never stops to amaze the players with fantastic 3D high-quality graphics. Let’s talk about enjoying your classics. You can even relive your classic games on this modernized console.
Thanks to PS5 backward compatibility, you can enjoy PlayStation 4 high-end games as well on its system. So there is no limit whether you go for the old-gold classics or the new trendy games. So we are here to help you choose the best games to try out and enlighten you with more upcoming games.
Do you know the big news about PS5?
In 2020 Sony shipped 4.5 million units despite a continuous supply shortage to match PS4 sales in 2013.
What are the Best PS5 games?
You can play many outstanding PS5 Multiplayer Games, but we can discuss the best among the best. The wait is over for Super-Hero Marvel Fans.
PS5 has introduced the amazing spider man game “Spider-Man: Miles Morales.” Remember “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” animated movies. Yes, this game has a bit similar concept, an excellent choice of story-based game. Miles fights against the criminals in this storyline while Peter Parker is away as a spider-man to save the day.
The other famous game of all PS5 games is Demon’s Souls. Get your copy of this game now if you are really up for a real challenge. Demon soul is the new makeover of the iconic game of PS3 2009. A complete package of brutal action RPG, stunning modern visual style, challenging yet satisfying gameplay.
PS5 offers an all-pack Astro’s Playroom is some of the best adventure games one could ask for. PS5 is an advanced system that makes it an all-rounder, a fantastic platform for your whole family to play with.
Anyone out there who is a shooter from the heart should go for PS5 “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.” A full-fledged Hollywood looks like shootouts with complete connections to the previous Black Ops titles, which fans worldwide would appreciate. It was just a trailer of the fantastic PS5 games. We will tell you more about these games and others as well.
Top Trending Best PS5 Games to Play
If you are among the millions of PS5 owners, you obviously can’t wait to test out your new next-gen console and experience the next level of technology. We got you covered with the following list of best games you can try out now on PS5. Get The Best Multiplayer PS5 Games Today!
1. Demons’ Souls
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You all must be familiar with this game from PS3. One of the exceptional and challenging games made it to the front again with great remodeling. Bluepoint and SIE Japan Studio present you with renowned Demons’ Soul of PS5. It was launched on November 12, 2020.
New rings, armor, weapons, and items like “grains (an item which provides temporary resistance from poison & bleeding) are among the new additional features of this game. You can witness breathtaking improvements in gameplay, graphics, and visuals to enhance your overall gaming experience.
You can relate to the old game and get immersed in exploring new aspects. Players have to save Bloteria from the clutches of the Old One once more to keep the whole Kingdom! Demons’ Souls has jaw-dropping dark, haunting fantasy elements. It is known to be the most challenging game with frustrating battles.
Winning them gives you the feeling of concurring the whole world because the game is brutal and unforgiving. You can enjoy this game with your friends and family with multiplayer features. Demons’ Souls gameplay, graphics, features are definitely worth the time, effort and money.
You can run this game in two graphic modes:
Native 4k at 30 fps
60 fps
Do look out for holiday deals to get exclusive offers on this game.
2. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
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Was swinging at the end of the web through New York City on PS4 enough for you? No, then behold, Marvel Fans presenting you “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” for PS5 with more advanced visuals and sounds and much more.
This PS5 game has made Marvel Fans excited. However, it is not a full-blown sequel. It is the continuation of Marvel’s Spider-Man. This game was released on November 12, 2020, and was developed by Insomniac Games.
Its story revolves around Ailes, who was bitten by a genetic spider and became Peter Parker’s apprentice. Miles has to take care of New York as Spider-Man while Peter Parker has to go somewhere far away with his girlfriend, Mary Jane.
This game is the journey of Miles becoming a true hero like Spider-Man with all the ups and downs. You will discover new criminals & missions in the game, which Miles has to fight and complete.
A Techcentric Underground Terrorist Group, The Villainous Rhino, The Tinkerer, to name a few criminals you will come across in the game & as the mystery resolves, gradually turning Miles into a hero in people’s eyes. Not only this, but you will discover more new powers in Miles than the original Spider-Man. So Exciting! It’s also in the game tagline “Be Greater”. It has set high goals and standards for Miles to surpass. All these new powers are according to the new fresh, enhanced gameplay.
With the DualSense Controller of PS5, you will feel like you are living each moment of this game. New York is beautifully portrayed in it as well as we mentioned above. Even its graphics are jaw-dropping. New moves and missions pump all the Fans’ adrenaline.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales offers two modes:
A Fidelity Mode with immersive ray tracing for realistic reflections & lightning.
A Performance Model for fluid 60 frames per second web-swinging.
You will be amazed to know that it got all of the nominations. To name a few: SXSW Gaming Awards for Excellence in Narrative, Action Game of the Year, DICE Awards, IGN Game of the Year.
3. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
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A new addition in the series of Assassin’s Creed “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” This edition is proof of no signs of rust from the franchise in the long run of the series. It was released on November 10, 2020, and was developed by Ubisoft Montreal. It depicts the era of Vikings invading Britain 9th century 873 AD. The PS5 gorgeously portrays the icy mountains of Norway and the rivers of England.
A stunning 4K graphics gameplay to look forward to. This game showcases what the PS5 system is capable of doing. The story follows a Viking named Eivor who is stuck between the Brotherhood of Assassins and The Templar Order conflicts. Eivor and his animal companion set off on a fantastic journey of adventure.
You will be mesmerized by the wide range of weapons, swords, shields, Odin sight (Eagle Vision), and unique gears. This game is a combination of different exhilarating missions and optional activities. There is also a hub area where players can learn more about Vikings and England to enhance Saviour’s overall skills and abilities. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will captivate you with various activities to complete Viking Rap Battles, Naval Combat, Settlements, Conquest Battles.
The franchise has more in store and will soon be updating the game with new modes. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s latest update is the addition of River Raids Mode. The presentation, color dynamism, lightning effects, textures, and resolution are far more excellent than the glitchy one in PS4. 4K at 30 fps mode and 60 Hz resolution mode are available for you to choose from.
4. Astro’s Playroom
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One of the best pack-in games since Wii Sport of Nintendo one could ask for. Astro’s Playroom platform is the place that entirely and perfectly showcases what the PS5 system can do? Astro has been included in every system by Sony. It is a gem platform to experience a whole tech world, from 3D audio to 4K visuals. It was released on November 12, 2020, by SIE Japan Studio.
You all know that DualSense Controller is one of the most defining characteristics of PS5. Astro’s Playroom shows off the capabilities of the DualSense Controller. There are several unique worlds in the PlayStation 5 that cute little Astro needs to explore. An enjoyable deal package for the whole family.
The Astro in Astro’s Playroom is the same tiny happy extrovert from PSVR’s Astro Bot Rescue Mission, which is always on its exploration quest of different delightful worlds themed based on other parts of PS5.
This game is like an accurate presentation of different eras of PlayStation software and hardware. To showcase the controller’s abilities, Astro jumps in between other suits like a monkey suit, a la Super Monkey Ball, and so on.
You can discover around 60 different cameos in PS5 with Astro. Its exciting puzzles, a tempting set of collectibles will make you fall in love with the PlayStation all over again. A non-stop tech adventure with an adorable little Astro for continuous 6 hours, filled with bright and imaginative ideas.
Astro’s Playroom has earned two awards Best Platformer & Most Impressive Feature in Games of IGN end-of-year awards. It also got nominated for DICE Awards family game & SXSW’s Excellence in Technical Achievement. Astro’s Playroom lets you relive the 25 years of the PlayStation consoles, games, accessories, and the dedication of those who are behind its creation.
5. Dirt 5
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We are introducing the most refined racing game in PS5 Dirt 5. This is your drill if you are a Mario Kart and Forza fan. Dirt 5 was released on November 6, 2020, and is the terrific art piece of Codemasters Cheshire. On PS5, this arcade racing game offers three different graphics modes. 120 Hz is the most adrenaline-kicking one, which delivers HDR visuals, enhanced tracks with stunning stability and fluidity.
60 Hz Resolution Mode provides details and effects of an all-rounder exciting next-gen experience. It’s the 8the one in the series, packaged with various race disciplines with ice and off-road racing. Whether you have a classic taste or modern chic taste in cars, you will find cars from 80’s Rally cars to Superlite cars and even more. You will find beautiful, fantastic rendered regular cars, buggies, beetles, and even trucks.
Even the track designs are beautifully portrayed and have a distinguished event type. The fantastic thing about this game is its wide range of different race modes, creative multiplayer modes, and career options.
Dirt 5 has a covered location from China to New York City, with plenty to choose from and enjoy. You will even witness dynamic weather as well. The legendary voice-over artists ‘Nolan North’ & ‘Troy Baker’ have voiced your driving mentors in the game. It is the game anyone can enjoy, even those who have a little bitsy interest in sports.
6. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
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Grab your popcorns because the story of the demonic and devilish Sparda family continues in one of the great series in Devil May Cry. It has made its comeback as a next-gen exclusive. So the player can relive the classic in a modern way. In this version, they made the villain Vergil a playable character. You can also look forward to aesthetic-related upgrades, incredible performance, and a series of new games in it.
The gameplay story is similar to the Devil May Cry 4, where players control devil hunter Nero. He discovers demonic power in a tree called Qliphoth in Red Grave City, along with the clue of the person who has stolen his arm. NERO competes with Dante and the new character Vergil to destroy the devilish tree Qliphoth, which sucks human blood. And also the Mastermind demon Urizen who is behind all of this demise.
Each playable character has its unique playing style, with great battles set to electronica and heavy metal. Experience the modernized version of this game with 120 fps performance mode, ray tracing options, the new Bloody Palace & legendary dark knight modes.
7. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
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Hungry for a more action-packed game, then presenting you the latest entry in the Call of duty Black Ops Cold War series. Just as the name states, the gameplay is based on the Cold War of the ’80s. It was released on November 13, 2020, developed by Raven Software and Treyarch. Like a Hollywood blockbuster action movie, the game storyline follows a group of agents on a unique, secret mission.
These top agents are assigned to find individuals responsible for the Iran hostage crisis. President Ronald Reagan dispatched skilled black ops to find “Perseus,” who seemed to be responsible for all the crisis. An agent named “Belle” among the team is the one player’s control. An enjoyable spy thriller story you can look forward to. Thrilling combat, exciting & immersive gunplay is improved to the next level.
And with PS5 DualSense Controller shooting guns gives you an unforgettable sensational feeling. Multiplayer is one of the additional features of this game. Let’s not forget about the Zombie Mode, which follows the story of “Tag der Toten.” This game pushes the PS5’s visual system to some extreme places. Because it supports 4K at 120 Hz in HDR (high dynamic range), its sound effect magnificently portrays the capability of Sony 3D Audio Sound.
8. God Fall
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If you want to experience a console-exclusive RPG game on PlayStation 5, we highly recommend God Fall. We promise you it won’t disappoint you. Set your foot in the epic world, full of fantasy as one of the members of Knight’s Order to prevent the apocalypse.
Be the savior of different realms Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Spirit. So, you can customize to your heart’s content, whether it’s the armor or the weapons. Armors are based on a variety of “Valorplates.”
Not only this but players can choose to master the two-handed war hammer, dual blades, two-handed greatsword, polearm, and the long sword. You can jump into the tailor to create your play styles.
This game is loaded with some good, sleek killer moves and attacks. You can always double the fun with co-op, which has dropped in and drop out options as well. So, that you can play for as much as you like and can jump out of the game anytime you want.
9. Sackboy: A Big Adventure
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Let’s talk about a game that is stuffed full of magic. Does LittleBigPlanet ring a bell? That’s right, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the reincarnation of LittleBigPlanet. It is a strange, crafty, satisfying, and utterly fascinating journey into another crafted world with different materials.
Sackboy is one of the cutest and adorable platforms of PS5. It was released on November 12, 2020, and is the creation of Sumo Digital. You can enjoy this adventure alone and with friends and family as well up to four people can have fun at the same time. You can help your friends or slap them with fish; cSumo Digital adds cheeky humor.
The level of designs in each world is remarkable, a visual treat for the eyes. You will be engrossed in a continuous astonished loop. A game is bursting with clever gameplay which doesn’t let you lose interest even for a second. This game’s music levels are a brilliant mixture of rhythm and platformer. The LittleBigPlanet level of creation tool is no longer featured in it.
Sackboy must set out on a life-risking journey to save the lovely people of the crafty world from the clutches of evil Vex. To do so, players have to go through five different planets. Ultra 4k visuals, dazzling HDR lightning & effects give you a joyful experience. This game runs smoothly with high graphics quality, even at 60 Hz. The mixture of 3D Audio Sound and overload level of cute graphics make it the most endearing game ever.
Not only this, this game’s kid-friendly nature makes it the PERFECT game for the family. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the perfect combination of exploration, music, theme-based levels like “Super Mario Odyssey” & “Modern Crash Bandicoot“ games. You can have your library of collectibles and various costumes. Sackboy got nominated for ‘Family Game of the Year’ & won two DICE Awards nominations.
10. Ghost of Tsushima
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Ghost of Tsushima was already looking fabulous enough on PS4, but now it has a broken record of visual quality in PS5. It was released on July 17, 2020, and developed by Sicker Punch. Jin’s Journey fans can have high expectations of the Ghost of Tsushima, and it will never disappoint them. Thanks to its extra powerful graphical engine, this game will play as smoothly as silk with 60 fps on PS5.
Because of PS5 new technology will notice a massive difference in the scenery, in-game cinematics, combats, and gameplay. Recently the Ghost of Tsushima got updated with a multiplayer mode called “legends,” which has grown more interest in the players.
And if you are up to challenging the HDR quality, then the ghost of Tsushima will show you the real perks of dynamic range. Ghost of Tsushima is listed in the nominations for the DICE Awards & SXSW Gaming Awards. It also won the IGN’s Best Video Game Rt Design of 2020.
The Grand List of Upcoming Best PS5 Games
PS5 has been a hot topic for gamers since it made its way to market. Every single gamer out there is eager to test out PS5’s advanced specs. Many games have already been released, and some are still on their way. And the whole year is BOOKED! We have arranged the list according to the months and a few introductory paragraphs on them so…
Behold the list of games that will be joining us in 2021:
MARCH
Maquette (2nd March), (PS4, PS5 Compatible)
Yakuza: Like A Dragon (March 2), (Compatible with PS5)
Sir Lovelot (March 3), (PS5, PS4, PC, Switch & Xbox One)
Monster Truck Championship EU (March 3), (Compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (March 12), (Switch, Xbox Series X, PS5)
Monster Truck Championship US (March 16), (Xbox Series X/S, PS5)
Marvel’s Avengers (March 18), (PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
Balan Wonderworld (March 26), (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S Compatible)
Terminator: Resistance-Enhanced (March 26), (PS5 Compatible)
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (March TBC), (PC, Stadia, PS4 & PS5 Compatible)
Tennis World Tour 2 (March TBC), (Xbox Series X/S, PS5)
APRIL
Outriders (April 1), (Compatible with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Oddworld: Soulstrom (6 April), (PS4, PS5, PC)
Guilty Gear- Strive (April 9), (PC, PS4, PS5)
MLB The Show 21 (April 20), (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One Compatible)
Judgment (April 23), (Compatible with Stadia, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
Returnal (April 30), (PS5 Compatible)
Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles (April TBC), (PS5)
MAY
Resident Evil Village (May 7), (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5)
Hood: Outlaws & Legends (May 10), (Compatible with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (May 14), (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Compatible)
Subnautica: Below Zero (May 14) (Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS4, PS5)
Death loop (May 21), (Compatible with PS5, PC)
JUNE
Chivalry (June 8), (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC Compatible)
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (June 10), (PS5)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (June 11), (PS5)
Back 4 Blood (June 22), (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Compatible)
JULY
Little Devil Inside (July TBC), (PS5)
Cris Tales (July TBC), (Stadia, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
AUGUST
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (August 24), (Compatible with PS5, PC)
Blood Bowl 3 (August TBC), (Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC Compatible)
OCTOBER
Stray (August TBC), (PS5)
Ghostwire: Tokyo (August TBC), (PC, PS5)
TBC 2021 & Beyond – Best PS5 Games
Battlefield 6 (PC, Xbox Series X, PS5)
Jet: The Far Shore (PS4, PS5, PC)
Dying Light 2 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC Compatible)
Diablo 2 Resurrected (Compatible with PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One)
Far Cry 6 (Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, PC Compatible)
Riders Republic (PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Compatible)
Horizon Forbidden West (Compatible with PS5)
Chorus (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Stadia Compatible)
Dustborn (Compatible with PC PS4, PS5)
SIFU (PS4 & PS5)
Solar Ash (PC, PS4 & PS5 Compatible)
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach (Compatible with PS4, PS5 & PC)
Rainbow Six Quarantine (PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Compatible)
God of War Ragnarok (PS5 Compatible)
GTA 5 (Xbox Series X, PS5)
Gotham Knights (PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC Compatible)
Project Athia (PC & PS5)
Hogwart’s Legacy (PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC)
Gran Turismo 7 (Compatible with PS5)
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum (PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC Compatible)
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice (Compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X/S & PC)
Pragmata (PS5 Compatible)
Skulls & Bones
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake (Compatible with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Starfield
The Elder Scrolls 6
Dragon Age 4
Indiana Jones
Overwatch 2
Final Fantasy 16 (Compatible with PS5)
BioShock 4
Beyond Good & Evil 2
The Sims 5
The Best Upcoming PS5 Games 2021 to Look Forward
Even though PS5 has just been launched, many big game titles are lining up to join the Sony family. After February 2021, each game will be revealed, and the release date will start to show up. So stay tuned. Fantastic Sequels, innovative survival games, inspiring indie games, whatever you hoped for will be up to your expectations.
We have listed down the best, so your checklist will stay updated. Introducing the next best exclusive PS5 games reveals:
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
The everlasting wait is over for the fans who have been desperately hoping for a new ratchet & clank game since the movie in 2016 and playing it on PS4. The fantastic duo returns with an explicit epic adventure, a journey through multiple dimensions with new gadgets.
Players utilize these gadgets to shift around different realms seamlessly. A female lead “Lombax” character is yet a mystery to unfold and some more welcome twists.
Horizon: Forbidden West
Horizon: Forbidden West was a blockbuster from the PS4 era and now will be premium in PS5 soon. Everyone was demanding a sequel, and now they are finally getting it. So the Aloy’s (iconic heroine) journey continues.
New mechanical monsters and difficulties are gorgeously portrayed in the showcase. A post-apocalypse scenario in San Fransicso where players will unravel the truths about Aloy’s past and fight the strange threats towards humanity. Unfortunately, we don’t have a visual yet to see the awesomeness of this game.
Resident Evil 8: Village
Resident Evil made it to the screens again. Fans are desperately waiting for this sequel, Resident Evil 8: Village. It is one of the best PS5 Horror Games to play right now. Its developer CapCom is working hard day and night to release this masterpiece on May 7, 2021.
Ethan & mia continues the journey to solve the problems, and as they unravel the mysteries, they end up in a village where they come across WEREWOLVES! Get yourself ready for a thrilling, action-packed, and scary show.
Far Cry 6
Ubisoft is currently working on the new sFar Cry series, and it will be as impressive as before. Inspired by Cuba, the fictional Island of Yara is a perfect platform for deadly combat.
Wide range of weapons, transportation, and allies to look forward to.
Final Fantasy 7: Remake Intergrade
Square Enix will soon be presenting us with a new sequel of Final Fantasy on June 10, 2021. Just like every single time, fans will be bombarded with double the fun, intense gameplay, blinding Visuals, and so much more. You can enjoy the new PS5 improved specs, performance, and enhanced visuals with this game to the fullest.
A truly inspired piece by The Witcher and The Games of Thrones. The story revolves around the mysterious crystal, which puts the people close to it in danger, and is a tragic family story.
A brand new episode of the ninja Yuffie Kisaragi will accomplish his infiltration mission in Shinra Corporation. They also introduce new characters & features in it.
Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon
The release date of Yakuza 7 is March 2, 2021, and is developed by Ryo Ga Goku Studio and is already released in Japan. It will surface with really Big changes from before Yakuza Games. Die-hard for gameplay, RGB style combat, 4-person squad fighting alongside you.
It has positive feedback from fans in Japan, and hopefully, the rest of the world’s yakuza fans will not be disappointed. It has been rewarded a score of 38/40 by the team of “Famitsu.”
Outriders
Outriders will be among us on April 1, 2020. It was developed by “People Can Fly,” whose publisher is Square Enix. A brand new IP with a blend of Doom and Mass Effect.
Humanity strives to survive against the harsh, evil, sinister aliens. The gameplay is not that simple; the story has a twist. Since Earth is no longer survivable, humanity moved to another planet named “Enoch.” A weird storm on the planet Enoch, known as Anomaly, has gifted humans with powerful abilities. An epic showdown between aliens and humans.
Oddworld: Soulstorm
Introducing a fantastic adventurous free PS plus game this April. This game will make its way to the market on April 6, 2021. The Developers of Housemarque are still very busy with Oddworld: Soulstorm development.
Our accidental hero Abe has to lead away from his fellow Mudokons to a safe place after discovering that they all would be a meal. You can command your troops by solving the tricky puzzles.
Returnal
Another piece of work Housemarque is busy with. They are planning to release this game on April 30, 2021. In this game, you are stuck in a continuous loop on a very deadly planet. And with each death, the surroundings of the gameplay change, and you got to keep on adapting as well every single time.
Its trailer in the Future Gaming Showcase portrays a lone astronaut on an unfamiliar planet. They seem to lose the sense of reality and fight hard to keep themselves sane—an intense game to look forward to in 2021.
Death loop
You might have caught the very first glimpse of the death loop on The Future Gaming Showcase. You can expect some mind-blowing assassination combat. Arkane Lyon, its developer, aims for fantastic action graphics and adrenaline punch for the fans of PS5.
The gameplay features two assassins’ rivals trapped in a deathly battle loop. Their mission is to terminate 8 targets. One assassin, Colt, has to eliminate them, and Juliana has to protect them at all costs. A combination of first-class combat and super natural-looking elements.
It will make its appearance for PS5 on May 21, 2021.
Knockout City
Any die-hard fan of Dodgeball? PS5 will have this one in its collection on May 21, 2021. Velan Studio packaged all of these in Knockout City: crew battles, exclusive 4K Visuals, trick shots, teaming up with companions, and Customizations of characters.
Back 4 Blood
On June 22, 2021, a new face of 4 Left Dead will be refaced in the name of Back 4 Blood. Turtle Rock Studio has upgraded the game features to co-op the next-gen console. The Frantic team gameplay, distinguished style, and hyperactive personality will all be back.
Little Devil Inside
Sony never ceased to surprise us all. A beauty from 5 five years back, Little Devil Inside trails, has been showcased in Future Gaming. It first appeared in kickstart in 2015, but now it’s making a thrilling comeback with new tech.
A survival RPG game in the era of “Victorian-like.” We witnessed a few glances of extreme combat, a whole host of monsters, and other unique features in the trailer.
Kena Bridge of Spirits
Also, Another magical game is going to debate in the Sony PS5 games collection on August 21, 2021. During Sony PS5’s Future Gaming Showcase, Ember Lab introduced their game Kena Bridge of Spirits. Adorable little creatures rule over the breathtakingly beautiful world in this game.
You will be accompanied by one of these cute little creatures known as ‘Rot’ who can manipulate the environment because this game is still in its early development stage, so we don’t know much about the gameplay. But the owner and founder of Ember Lab, Josh & Mike, describe it as a story-based action adventure with plenty of exploration and fast-paced combat.
Stray
BlueTwelve Studio will be introducing a cat-based game on PS5. Inspired by this feline, they develop the gameplay from Cat’s perspective. This game explores the strange world AS A CAT! We truly are looking forward to this one being available in October 2021.
The developers were most inspired by their cats in the office for this game. And since almost every person on the team owns a cat, they have many references for the game. The endless stream of gameplay ideas comes from the cats’ cute, lovely & annoying actions.
GhostWire: Tokyo
Fans, it has officially been confirmed; we will have our first combat on PS5 in October 2021. The news is authentic because of the trailer in Sony’s The Future Gaming Showcase.
Tango Game’s work introduces the paranormal streets of Tokyo, Japan. The mysterious disappearance of people and unusual events are a part of the gameplay. With supernatural powers, you can fight off evil spirits and explore the devastating streets of Tokyo.
Conclusion
PS4 wasn’t that advanced in terms of technology, and neither is supported 4K nor HDR. However, PS5 has everything lacking in PS4 and is more developed than PS4. PS5 can support features like 4K at 120 Hz, 3D Audio System, and backward compatible tech so you can enjoy a wide range of game options. DualSense Console gives you sensations according to the gameplay like never before.
Although PS5 is new to the market, you can already play several games to experience this new console. These games let you experience the actual next-gen machine to its fullest capabilities. We presented you with the list of games that, without a doubt, showcase the dazzling AV experience PS5 has to offer.
This list is our pick for enjoying the AV tech of PS5 to the fullest. Do lookout for the upcoming games to continue exploring and testing the limits of PS5. What’s new on your list? Let us know in the comments and look at our other gaming reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Best PS5 Game right now?
That’s a callous question to answer right now. Because whatever game you choose to play on PlayStation 5, you will never disappoint by the performance and graphics quality of the console. Moreover, game loading time has decreased, an excellent edge over traditional consoles. However, we have sorted a list for your convenience: What PS5 games are better.
Demons’ Souls
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Astro’s Playroom
Dirt 5
A detailed review is written about every game mentioned above.
What PS5 Game should I buy first?
It all depends upon your personal choice. PlayStation 5 library has plenty of games to choose from. It includes PS5 kids games, PS5 Horror games, and PS5 multiplayer games. I prefer shooting games. That’s why Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is my favorite multiplayer shooting game.
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What is meant by Synchronous vs Asynchronous?
What is meant by Blocking vs Non-blocking?
What is the Node.js Event loop?
What do you understand about livbuv?
Explain the EventEmitter API
What is a child process in Node.js and how are they created?
How do you create a server in Node.js?
Explain Middleware
Explain the Advantages vs the Drawbacks of using Node.js
What is Node.js and what are its Advantages?
Node.js is the most popular Javascript runtime environment. Traditionally, Javascript could only be run on the browser, using a specific engine to interpret the javascript code such as the V8 Engine inside Google Chrome.
In 2009, Ryan Dahl released the open-source, cross-platform runtime environment that is Node.js. It allowed a place for javascript code to be run outside of the browser, taking javascript from a simple scripting language to capable of making REST APIs, Backend infrastructure, and network applications.
Node.js runs by using chrome's V8 engine and is therefore highly scalable, lightweight, and fast.
Beyond that Node is known for its massive ecosystem of Node packages that add functionality to a project using other open source Node modules, which is a great benefit to any developer.
Node's inner workings are focused around a few things: its non-blocking I/O, its Asynchronous functionality, and its Event Loop. Each of these components will be explored as part of this article.
What are some common applications of Node?
Node.js essentially provides a runtime for javascript to function much like a general programming language. As such, it can be used to handle file systems, operating systems, servers, APIs, etc.
However, much of Node's appeal is that it allows javascript to be the single main language across a code base when coupled with the frontend. As such, Node is typically seen being used to power the Backend of Web Applications, REST APIs, Microservice Architectures, and Networking tasks.
Always keep in mind that Node.js was built for "building fast and scalable network applications... perfect for data-intensive real-time applications."
How are Node Packages Managed?
Most Node projects are accompanied with npm initialized to manage Node packages using the package.json and package-lock.json. Here, all dependencies of a Node project are outlined as well as any scripts available to assist in development.
{
"name": "example",
"version": "0.1.0",
"private": true,
"homepage": ".",
"dependencies": {
},
"scripts": {
},
"eslintConfig": {
"extends": []
},
"browserslist": {
"production": [],
"development": []
},
"devDependencies": {
}
}
A basic, empty package.json
Node packages such as Express can provide an immense amount of support for any Node project as npm makes the integration and handling of packages incredibly easy for developers. Alternatives to npm include yarn.
How is npm different from npx?
This is a common distinction among beginner developers.
Node Package Manager is an all in one tool to handle the installation and updates of third-party node packages. Node Package Executer, on the other hand, directly executes the contents of a node package without first installing it.
The most common example of this is when using a Node package such as create-react-app where the package need only be executed rather than installed.
Explain importing and exporting in Node
The require keyword can be utilized to effectively import modules such as fs, http, or os and essentially store the value in a constant much like an object.
const fs = require("fs");
const os = require("os");
const http = require("http");
const function Example(){
//some functional code
}
module.exports = Example;
Module.Exports, on the other hand, is a simple bit of syntax that allows some function of a file to be used elsewhere in the project's codebase by way of the require keyword.
What do you understand about Callbacks?
Callback functions are pockets of code that run after a certain task, but allows other parts of the program to be run first so there is no blocking—eventually being called back.
Callbacks are a concept you should familiarize yourself with as they're baked into much of Node's inner workings.
function processData (callback) {
fetchData(function (err, data) {
if (err) {
console.log("An error has occurred. Abort everything!");
return callback(err);
}
data += 1;
callback(data);
});
}
This is the basic code sample for a callback from the Node documentation
Despite this, many newer options have simplified the asynchronous tasks of Callbacks using Promises and more recently the ES6 async/await syntax. With both of the more modern options, there's much improved readability, better error handling, and more specified control flow.
What does it mean that Node.js is single-threaded?
In this context, threads refer to sequences of instructions or commands to be executed. This means that the Node runtime has a single thread in handling any requests it's given.
While in reality, Node's code execution is more complex, this is the general simplification to initially understand Node's inner workings. Interestingly, however, Node can still handle concurrent events despite seemingly only having a single thread.
There are two concepts that are at the core of Node and come much as a result of its single-threaded nature: Asynchronous execution, which gives rise to the concept of Node's Non-blocking I/O.
What is meant by Synchronous vs Asynchronous?
Asynchronous execution refers to code that is not executed where it appears in the program. Node will not wait for asynchronous code to finish, and will instead move on to the next task. By contrast, synchronous execution requires that Node wait for the operation to finish before moving on, thus executing precisely where it appears in the codebase.
The concept of Non-blocking I/O is possible using Asynchronous execution. I/O meaning operations having to do with a system's disk and network such as making an HTTP request. These I/O operations have much more processing and time intensity, and therefore should always be done Asynchronously to prevent the single thread from being blocked.
What is meant by Blocking vs Non-blocking?
Blocking vs Non-Blocking simply refers to an operation that will prevent further execution until the prior operation is completed. The Node documentation says blocking is when additional Javascript execution needs to wait on the execution of non-Javascript operations.
Node handles both Blocking and Non-blocking calls with its single thread. Note that all Blocking calls are executed synchronously and Non-blocking calls are executed asynchronously. In fact, several functions in the Node API contain blocking counterparts to otherwise non-blocking functions, having the word "sync" at the end.
Note that this concept differs from Non-blocking I/O which essentially says that Node handles all I/O operations asynchronously due to their time intensity so that the thread may remain non-blocked.
What is the Node.js Event loop?
The Event loop is what allows for Node to conduct a Non-blocking I/O as well as asynchronous functions. The event loop functions by executing code from Node's single thread. In the case of asynchronous or I/O operations, the event loop will automatically offload the operation to the system kernel.
Kernel's are built to be multi-threaded and can handle executing multiple operations in an asynchronous manner that the single-threaded Node could not on its own.
The Event Loop is able to keep track of the unfinished async operations, looping back to check their status until all operations are finished.
What do you understand about livbuv?
Much like the V8 engine, livbuv is a resource Node uses under the hood to preform its operations, particularly the lower-level operations that allow for its aforementioned Non-blocking I/O and Event loop.
Livbuv is a library originally written in C that allows Node to write non-blocking I/O operations. It allowed CPU to be used simultaneously and conduct a more efficient use of resources.
The library also handles other operations including Child Processes and the File System.
Explain the EventEmitter API
The EventEmitter class is part of the events module in Node.js. It is what allows Node to emit events on backend servers much in the same way as on the browser where a user may interact with a UI element and cause an event to be emitted.
The EventEmitter class contains two important methods: emit and on. Emit is what triggers an event and on allows for handing a specified event when it is triggered by way of a callback function.
Using these two methods, Node can mimic much of the functionality of Events and Event handling that exists within browsers.
The EventEmitter contains several more methods including once, removeListener, etc. Overall, however, the Event Emitter allows for custom events to be emitted and handled asynchronously.
What is a child process in Node.js and how are they created?
Node's utilization of a Single-threaded non-blocking Event loop works great. However, this style of server is still limited in how much load it can handle, and to build a scalable application a single thread is not enough. Therefore, having multiple child processes can offer the best solution for scalability.
Node contains a child_process module to spawn multiple processes for handling events or executing code. The main two methods of creating a child process is through spawn() and fork().
spawn() is the simplest of these. It creates a new process implementing the EventEmitter. This allows the child process to handle events directly while communicating with other child processes via a messaging system.
fork() is a specialized version of spawn(). In this case, the parent and child are able to communicate directly. Often memory-intensive operations can be carried to a forked process to free up the main event loop.
On top of child processes interface is the concept of clusters. Cluster is its own module provided by Node that facilitates the creation of child processes to distribute workloads.
Each child process made through the cluster module runs their own thread simultaneously and shares the same server port while leveraging the multi-core system.
The sole method of creating a new process is through the cluster.fork() method. From there, several properties and methods are offered to handle the new processes.
These methods and properties include disconnect() to disconnect all workers, send() to handle communication between processes, and worker to return a worker object as well as many others that can be found in the node documentation.
When considering the difference between the Cluster and Child_process modules, understand that Cluster provides more functionality to fork a process on top of the functionality provided by the child_process module.
How do you create a server in Node.js?
One of the most common applications of Node.js is building server, you should understand how to make a basic HTTP web server using Node going into an interview.
A basic server can be created using http.createServer() providing a requestListener which will automatically provide a response to any request made to the server.
const http = require('http');
const requestListener = function (req, res) {
res.writeHead(200);
res.end('Hello, World!');
}
const server = http.createServer(requestListener);
server.listen(8080);
Note that more complicated server architecture such as a REST API would typically be created using a framework, for instance Express. However under the hood, the same sorts of methods would be utilized.
Explain Middleware
Middleware is a common term used when building servers or APIs. It simply refers to the code that is between a request and specific business logic. Middleware can be used to execute code, parse request or response objects, end a request/response cycle, and more.
Typically in the context of Node, middleware involves handling authentication, routing etc.
Explain the Advantages vs the Drawbacks of using Node.js
With all of this knowledge in mind, it's important that you're able to distinguish in what ways Node excels and in what ways it falls short. Node is one of the most prevalent, widely-used technologies in the globe, and yet alternatives exist. Even Node's creator Ryan Dahl released a new runtime in 2020 called Deno clearly meant to be the future of Node in some ways.
So let's examine both the good and the bad of using Node in a modern application or project.
Advantages
On the surface level, Node is said to be Fast, Scalable, and Easy to Learn. Let's look at each of these.
Of course Node is fast because of the V8 engine at its core, which is one of the resources Node uses that's programed in C++. More particularly, Node gains performance through its use of the Single-threaded Event Loop with Non-blocking I/O made possible via the livbuv library, written in C.
The V8 engine is among the fastest of javascript engines, designed and maintained by Google. Add to that the strategic enablement of asynchronous programming execution with the Event Loop and its non-blocking nature, and it's easy to see how Node could be designed to handle complex network applications. This system design clearly makes for a highly performant runtime environment, which is why Node is remarked for its speed.
On the topic of Scalability, Node's use of a single thread with an Event Loop provides a memory friendly system while integrating the concepts of child processes and Clusters to provide the advantages of leveraging a multi-core environment.
This means that through the use of spawning child processes, workload can be distributed across multiple cores. For instance, an architecture may make provisions to have a cluster work only on I/O operations.
Moreover, additional resources may be allotted to each of these processes to handle their load. This allows developers to scale their application to the degree in which they require, using only one child process or many.
Beyond that, there's the shallow learning curve. Indeed, getting started with using Node is much the same as programming in vanilla javascript. The only major areas of adjustability is learning to work with package managers, built-in Node modules, and the basic premises of Node's architecture.
However, very little beyond vanilla javascript and some backend features such as the http module is needed to begin developing a backend architecture with Node.
That being said, Node has two more major reasons for its efficiency as a javascript runtime: Full-Stack JS and the Node ecosystem.
Full-Stack JS, of course, refers to the idea of having the full tech stack of an application be developed through Javascript. This can cut down on development staff, and improve co-ordination and dev-ops between front-end and back-end. Of course, Node is certainly not the only javascript runtime.
However, the Node ecosystem is unmatched. The Node Package Manager has grown to be an incredibly easy-to-use way of introducing third-party modules to facilitate virtually all possible Node applications. The support for Node extensibility increases every year.
There are always new modules and tools being made to abstract the backend architecture and improve processes whether it be in IPC, working with Sockets, or developing REST APIs.
Indeed, the Node ecosystem is itself much of the reason for Node having a shallow learning curve: tools like Socket.io improve and simplify communication between client and server, and Express can set up a Server and build APIs much quicker than by the manual use of the http module.
Thus, it's for these five reasons (High-performance, Scalability, Ease-of-learning, Full Javascript integration, and Extensibility) that Node is so widely used and precisely why Node's architecture and inner-workings have set it up to preform as well as it does.
Drawbacks
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There are differing opinions on whether squirrels really like to eat hedge apples. Some people believe that squirrels steer clear of them. Others say they have observed them eating the whole fruit. While still others have said squirrels tear the fruit apart so they can eat the seeds.
The truth is, no one really knows why squirrels eat hedge apples but it's safe to assume that there are many reasons why a squirrel would choose this rather ugly fruit over other more tasty options.
Hedge apple nutrition for squirrels
In addition to nuts, a typical squirrel diet includes fruits and berries, tubers, roots, bark, and insects. Hedge apples make up a small part of this dietary diversity but offer benefits that other foods don't provide. In particular, nutrients like phosphorus play an important role in fertility and healthy bone development in young squirrels.
Carbohydrates
The seeds of hedge apples are carbohydrate-rich and make up part of the squirrel diet. The carbohydrates from hedge apples provide energy for young rodents still growing their weight, while adults can use this quick burst of energy to escape predators or search for new habitats. These seeds also contain small amounts of protein that help rebuild muscle fibers.
Fats & Proteins
Hedge apple seeds are not abundant in either fats or proteins, but they do offer small amounts that contribute to overall health and wellness. Squirrels need fat on a daily basis as an energy source, but they don't produce them on their own so they must find an outside source. Hedge apple seeds can be that source. Additionally, protein helps maintain strong muscles and bones throughout a squirrel's life cycle.
Squirrels Eat Hedge Apple Seeds
Hedge apples have dozens of small seeds that squirrels can eat with ease. All they need to do is chew through the outer covering and they'll find a good food source waiting inside. A single apple might contain few hundred seeds all packed together for easy consumption by hungry rodents.
Hedge apples are typically eaten in large quantities during short feeding opportunities after the fruit drops from its tree or is harvested by humans.
Hedge apple leaves and bark for squirrels
Squirrels have a high metabolism rate so it doesn't take much food to satisfy their needs for long periods of time. Squirrels love to eat leaves and bark to add to variety to their diet. The hedge apple tree provides a great source of leaves and bark for squirrels to eat.
Hedge apples grow on trees with bright green leaves - typically those dense with shade or partial sunlight. The fruit grows slowly, often taking several months before it reaches its full size. If you see a hedge apple hanging from a tree branch, chances are you'll also see nearby squirrel nests
Hedge apple harvesting and when squirrels eat them
Hedge apple harvesting typically occurs in September or October when people notice that fruit drops from trees. One hedge apple tree can yield many apples in a single season, which means squirrels won't go without.
This is the time most often when squirrels eat hedge apples. They may also store some of the seeds away to eat later in the winter.
How do squirrels eat hedge apples
Squirrels typically use their teeth and jaws to tear into hedge apples. This makes it easy for squirrels to access tasty seeds inside. Once they're in, squirrels will either eat both the pulp and the seeds or only the seeds. Some animals have been known to eat both parts of hedge apples, including some birds, rabbits, and foxes.
Food that squirrels eat besides hedge apples
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