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You need an End-of-the-Year Resolution
By: Bruna Claas
Tags: Resolutions, New Year Resolution, Challenge

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay

A new year approaches. We start thinking about new year’s resolutions.

I will personally change the way I set my resolutions a lot for next year. But that’s a topic for another video.

But why wait another month to start anything? We usually see December as a month that nothing gets done. Everything slows down, there are the holidays, and our focus is already on the new year. But it’s one entire month out of the 12 we have in the year. A lot can happen in this month.

This year, we can’t rely on travel or big parties to keep us excited, so instead, I have decided to create an end of the year resolution, or a December challenge.

The challenge is, every day I work during the month of December, I will commit to waking up one hour earlier and practice yoga first thing in the morning.

If you have seen my video on routine, you will remember the reason why I don’t want to be too strict on myself to follow a disciplined routine. And that is why this challenge will not be applied to any weekends on days off, only working days.

If I do this right, I will practice yoga a total of 19 days in December. Which is a lot more than the one or two times I did last month. Or the month before.

I will make sure to document my journey and share my thoughts when I am done. If any of you want to join me in this end of the year resolution, I will love to have challenge buddies!

The year is not done. This year has been hard and frustrating in so many levels. But it is not done yet. Don’t get rid of 2020 before it is time. Make the most of it. A lot can happen in a month, so let’s the most of it within our possibilities.
December Motivation #1
By: Nika Paradis
Tags: Motivation, Dreams, Goals, Resolutions, Self

So it’s December…

How many steps will you take this month toward that goal?

You know which one I’m talking about…

the one that has been your dream for a while…

the one that’s so great it feels impossible…

Is it a dream job?

Is it a book you wanted to write?

Is it a degree you wanted to get?

Is it a language you wanted to learn?

Whatever it is, you can do it… step by step.

If you haven’t already, take that first step today…

and the second tomorrow, and the third on December third.

At this pace, you’ll be thirty-one steps closer at the start of the new year.

Keep track of your progress and use it as motivation.

So… What are you doing today?
Much to Say
By: Jk March
Tags: Poetry, Poem, Talks, Resolutions, Poetry On Medium

There is so much I want to say

A lot of it is repurposed ideas from others

But the most precious words

Always seem to hide within

Some words are more precious when left unsaid

Like my temptation to rain compliments on you

Might leave you self-conscious

At least today

Some words are drowned out by the chatter

Due to a template in mind, a storyline

People have a habit of talking over others and even themselves

Without listening today

Some words are unhealthy projections

Of trying to change others from the outside

But change is not unequivocally good

So we hold our tongues today

Some words are too fragile

And die upon impact with reality

The tiniest embers of wishes

That will not be tested today

Yet some other insights seem quite powerful

Those make you giddy with intense happiness

But nobody was searching for them but yourself

You are meant to be the bell that rings it most resonantly

Everyone else is ringing the bells of their truths

In their grand concert halls

I wonder

When does healthy validation become an echo chamber

When do we hear each other again

Because I don’t have time to finish my words

And as I struggled for breath I realized

We had forgotten that most of us

Are trying to say identical things

With wildly different methodologies

The same exact true core

Which is to say

How do I make life better today
To resolve resolutions in npm its best to use
By: Mohan Ram
Tags: Resolutions, Angular

To resolve resolutions in npm its best to use

https://github.com/rogeriochaves/npm-force-resolutions

We use npm-force-resolutions intently to replace all vulnerable inner dependencies reported by whitesource.

Kudos Angular Team
Throw away all the resolutions you made
By: Omar Toutounji
Tags: News, Habits, Year, Goals, Resolutions

So back to our main problem: Is there any way we can make resolutions that actually work?

Yes, we can. They’re called daily habits.

Resolutions that are well-defined and trackable are called daily habits

Now, converting a resolution such as “Lose weight” to a daily habit might seem intimidating at first but when you give it some thought and a sprinkle of creativity, it can be any daily habit you want. Something that worked for me is converting “Lose weight” to “Go on the scale every day”.

Going on the scale everyday makes it extremely simple to lose weight. I can’t describe how impactful that small change in words, was for me. Going on the scale every day reminded me of my weight and as a result, I made better decisions when it came to exercise and food for the rest of the day.

Of course, there are many other daily habits you can convert “Lose weight” to, such as “Go for a 10 minute walk every day”. Which might seem infinitesimal at first but when you compound its effects day after day, the pounds start to add up.

But how can we track such a habit without involving too much complexity? A really simple way that will keep us motivated and going? To reveal miniscule success that will keep us going?

We can use any great habit-tracking tool. I’ve been using Streaks, it makes tracking a habit as easy as a tap on your Apple Watch or iPhone. With such a tool, we are now able to know whether we’re making progress or not and exactly how much.
Thanks a ton! I’m so glad you find it useful!
By: Vinita Ramtri
Tags: New Year, Plans, 2021, Goals, Resolutions

I think the concept of 'stop, start, continue' is quite genius and allows us room to grow and…

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Interesting way to put it!
Tags: Resolutions, Development, Improvement

Interesting way to put it! This comes in handy for new year resolutions too, since it’s almost the end of the year. Hope to use this technique to get more done in 2021!
2020 un-paused
Tags: Resolutions, Fun, Bucketlist, 2020

Like most of you, I’m sure, I had a list of to-dos at the start of the year. With bright-eyed optimism, we paid for festivals, blocked out vacation dates and scheduled gatherings. Mais hélas! COVID happened and our plans were shredded to bits. (That being said, I’m still extremely grateful that my loved ones are healthy and have jobs — I know that many around the world are struggling.) While the pandemic is still very much alive around the world, I’m fortunate enough to be in a country where things are getting slightly better and restrictions are slowly but surely loosening up. Hence, with just a little over a month left, I’ve decided to fast-track my entire 2020 to-do list (for those activities that are possible) and document it all down here.

Wish me luck.
Crowd
By: Danial Naqvi
Tags: Opinion, Resolutions, Reaction, Choices, Crowd

Have you easily followed the crowd, or have you found that difficult?

I’m the latter.

I get distracted by the opposite reaction.

I find failure really interesting and find I learn more from that than someone’s success.

It’s candid to talk about and doesn’t come across arrogant.

Sometimes failures don’t have a resolution and often that’s better because it shows a real upward climb.

Crowd
New Year’s Resolutions for Actors
By: Luciana Lambert
Tags: New Year, Career Advice, Acting, 2021, Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions for Actors

Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels

Have you written a New Year’s Resolution last December? No? When was the last time you did? Do you understand the importance of writing a list of goals to work on once a year? Let’s talk about that.

What is a New Year’s Resolution?

According to Wikipedia, it is “a tradition in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life.”

Studies show that people who set realistic goals and periodically revise their resolutions list are successful at meeting (and sometimes exceeding) such goals. Whether it is getting healthier or saving money, as long as your list is well thought, you can create action plans for each objective, track your progress, and achieve your dreams.

However, these past years may have been chaotic. If you skipped dreaming because reality was too hard, or inconsistent beyond management, that is understandable. Artists in particular have been dealing with a roller coaster professionally and personally.

When it comes to our work, changes started a few years back, from the ways we auditioned to the legal side of our career (agents, contracts, unions). Before we could get used to them, our industry was shut down in March of 2020 never to be the same again, even after reopening.

On a personal level, artists are by nature more sensitive than people whose life does not revolve around their creativity. Therefore, a bad year (or a bad few years) politically and financially can certainly throw us off completely.

As much as you may have struggled in recent times to find performance opportunities, get paid for your work, and have inspiration in your life, the tides are finally changing.

It’s time to heal from the past and start thinking about yourself again. Start by reviving your passion — read a script, take an acting class, self-tape a scene or monologue.

Then, create a plan for your short and long term happiness. Write down what you need and want, from health to finances, without neglecting what brings you joy.

That will be the starting point that will create a visual map of which steps to take first: should you start by reviewing your acting reel and resume? Taking a new headshot? Is it time to send a few handwritten cards to your connections in the business?

The most important point here is, do not procrastinate on your resolutions list. Without it, it will be more challenging to know what to do now and next. Do it for yourself and your work, because your art matters — it is your mission, what you bring to make this world a better place.

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*the link above is for a paid virtual class
Exit This Year With Momentum
By: Spencer Josephson
Tags: Resolutions, Self Improvement, Life Lessons, A Few Words

Exit This Year With Momentum

Photo by Linus Nylund on Unsplash

Hindsight is 2020

As we reach the end of this year, it’s time to review how the year has gone for us. With everything this year has thrown at us, we can take time to see what parts of our current situation was unavoidable, and plan to improve our situations as we move into the future.

My Hindsight

In my hindsight, our recent pandemic impacted my college life. My university started closing in-person classes at the beginning part of the year. Throughout spring and summer, classes, if offered, were remote virtual. Hurrah for Zoom classes in my bedroom.

Fall of this year, my university has opened up campus again for minimal in-person instruction. What’s really different now compared to earlier this year, are the thousands of students who live around campus again. That has provided a little bit of normalcy.

Although life as a college student has been altered, I plan to end this year on a good note by doing well what I can do. I learned recently that although due to the pandemic I have fewer decisions I can make during the day, sometimes it’s the basic actions that can still create a great outcome. For me, this is building relationships with my roommates, and taking time to really be frugal with the income and budget that I have.
Access Denied Fix | Prestashop | Code-E-Shop
By: Code E-Shop
Tags: Prestashop, Code, Issues, Problem Solving, Resolutions

Resolution

Open Phpmyadmin

As in my local setup i have to go to “http://localhost/phpmyadmin/”

2. Click on Prestashop Database

As in my case it is “ps1765"

3. Click on SQL Tab and enter below query to empty the table ps_access

TRUNCATE ps_access;

4. Again Click on SQL Tab and enter below query to add data in the table ps_access

INSERT into ps_access (id_profile, id_authorization_role)

SELECT 1, par.id_authorization_role

FROM ps_authorization_role par

WHERE par.id_authorization_role NOT IN (

SELECT pa.id_authorization_role FROM ps_access pa

WHERE pa.id_profile = 1

)

Your problem should be solved now. Again check with all the pages in the websites.

Thanks for staying with us.
Tunes And Rhythm
By: Suntonu Bhadra
Tags: Poetry, This Happened To Me, Poem, Resolutions, Music

Theme: This poem is a part of the ‘Multiplier of Five’ Poetry Series, where I am writing 5 (five) poetries in 5 (five) days, each in precisely 25 (twenty-five) words, based on that day’s resolution. Today is day #4, poetry #4; the theme for today’s resolution is ‘crafting tunes, breaking barriers.’ The inspiration will take me to devote some of my time to create music, experiment with it, and create something that captures the essence of life’s beauty.

Yesterday’s highlight: I have started writing on the enlightening aspects of science and the question asked by different people (who are defending extreme views and divinity of religions). As just started, I have written down some vital information and factors identified from various books and research in this matter. One of the interesting facts I am finding is that love and tolerance are mostly absent for both sides’ extreme viewpoints; that’s what makes the discussion more troublesome in many instances. Let’s see how the writing comes up. It is opening up so many conflicting and disturbing areas, to be frank.

Other poems of the series: The following are the previous three poems of the same poetry series for yours to discover. I’m inviting you to join the fun challenge at your convenience.
Books
By: Suntonu Bhadra
Tags: Books, Poetry, This Happened To Me, Poem, Resolutions

This poem is a part of the ‘Multiplier of Five’ Poetry Series, where I am writing 5 (five) poetries in 5 (five) days, each in precisely 25 (twenty-five) words. Every day, I am taking a resolution (for the day or to continue onwards) & expressing the motive into a poem. On the next day, I’m sharing the highlight of the previous day’s resolution effort at the end of the note. Today is day #2, poetry #2; the theme for today’s resolution is ‘bringing back the habit of reading books every day,’ titled the poem as ‘Books.’

I used to read books every day, and due to stress and other related reasons, I couldn’t have that peace properly during the last year. I’ve missed a part of me that helps me to keep calm and quiet inside my mind. Finding some dedicated time to read books every day is my resolution I’m taking today to continue for the upcoming time.

Yesterday’s highlight: Stepping outside and embedding myself with heart-connected resolutions was the path I started from yesterday. I had some wonderful time spent outdoors enjoying the colors of nature in the afternoon, had a home food fiesta, enjoyed conversational television shows and comedy with my partner, and had some good laugh out loud moments. When I finally rested my head at my pillow around 3.00 am, I had a good sleep for the night (vivid dreams are yet to come).

Life is precious; we only have moments that we can’t even grab or hold, but only can cherish. And, I want to cherish memories with great reminiscences. Don’t you?

The following is the first part of this poetry series:
I must live in the open
By: Joshua Wootonn
Tags: Looking For A Job, Epiphany, Social Media, Resolutions

Photo by Andrés Gómez on Unsplash

I can’t find a job right now 😑

It’s because I don’t have enough stuff in the open. I have worked on closed source software, and my freelance work consists of a highly specific app, my website, my wife’s, and uncompleted projects. It’s almost like I have been living in the dark for the past 5 years of my life.

I don’t blame people for not hiring me. I only have one year out of college so I am in this weird not a new grad and not a senior engineer spot.

What really sucks is I live in the dark. No one follows me on Twitter, no one sees what I am creating, and my tribe is extremely small. So even though my friends have been super helpful I am still in this rut.

I am going to change that. To have an internet tribe I will be

Posting thoughts and how-tos here on Medium and over on Dev.to

Showcasing my work on Codepen.io for simple things and CodeSandbox.io for complex things

Sharing my work on Twitter

If you made it this far. I am impressed. I bet this article sucks but my verbal communication is something else I am going to be working on. So hang tight brother.

This week I will be making working on

Creating an article about Vercel serverless functions

Creating 3 Codepens (1 redesign, 1 Lottie animation, and 1 random)

Mark my words. I will be editing this article with what I create below.

For a better future,

Josh

Update 1:

Here are the resulting codepens, planning to continue learning more about animation on codepen.

https://codepen.io/joshuawootonn/pen/xxOqebL

https://codepen.io/joshuawootonn/pen/mdEpYYj

https://codepen.io/joshuawootonn/pen/wvWmvWN

https://codepen.io/joshuawootonn/pen/gOMNdzZ

Update 2: I got a job. Get ready for some follow up on what I learned and the details
100 books in a year: Lessons from a failure
By: Nona Dinamoni
Tags: Books, New Years Resolutions, Goals, Resolutions, Reading

It seemed like a worthy goal for the year. Read a hundred books in a year. While contemplating this aim, a question jumped at me. How do I keep track of the books that I have read? In hindsight, I should have asked a different question, but the mind works mysteriously. Luckily for us, the mysterious ways lead to experience, for which there are no shortcuts. It is easy to track what you have read. GoodReads have a way of monitoring books you read in a year and reminding you how you are faring in your resolution.

We can set goals, and then we can measure our progress. But there is something between setting and measuring — the plan to achieve the goal. While I prepared myself, I forgot the middle part. To read a hundred books a year, you have to finish a book in less than four days. So, I should have asked a different question. How soon should I finish reading a book to achieve my goal? This inquiry would have shed light on the various shortcomings behind my decision.

What kind of books should I choose to complete in less than four days? There are three main criteria to base this choice. The first is the number of pages, and the second is the genre of the book. Still, I have yet asked another critical question. How much time do I have in a day to read a book? After a month into the new year, I realized that I will have to apply for leave to complete this resolution. When we set ambitious goals, we tend to forget about our time at our disposal.

What is the purpose of a resolution? I never asked this question. A resolution is to make a better person out of you. How does reading a book help you to become a better person? Reading should make us think and learn. If you don’t, then the whole exercise is pointless. But if you consume one book every four days, does this give enough time to assimilate the contents?

I chose a goal without a second thought. I made up rules as I went along. I will not read two non-fiction books, one after the other. Neither will I pick up the same genre consecutively. As a result, I read mystery books, biographies, fiction, and various genres in non-fiction. I read a lot of Indian authors. At the end of the year, I finished 56 books. I turned wiser, at least in setting goals.
2020
By: Purnama
Tags: Gratefulness, Family, 2020, Achievement, Resolutions

Be honest here, I’ll be honest to you
‘Multiplier of Five’ Poetry Series
By: Suntonu Bhadra
Tags: Poetry, Inspiration, Series, Poem, Resolutions

I’m taking a poetry-series challenge for the upcoming days (starting with today’s words). It’s easy and straightforward:

5 (five) poetries in 5 (five) days, each in precisely 25 (twenty-five) words (spaces not counted). The theme for me is ‘a day’s resolution.’ So, each day, I will write a poem based on the resolution I will take for the day, and on the next day’s poetry endnote, I will share how it went through.

Anyone can join in the challenge, and the theme is up to the writer, or it can be different for different days. If you are up for it, I’ll request to tag me at the endnote of the first poem you write so that I can follow your series too. Best regards.
The one about resolutions
By: Steven Ngo
Tags: Resolutions, New Year, Growth, Life

I don’t like new year’s resolutions. Perhaps it was the rebel inside of me who doesn’t want to follow the herd. Or perhaps I wanted to avoid comparing myself with others who were setting lofty resolutions like running marathons or taking over the world while mine seemed normal.

So I had an idea.

Why don’t I set my new year’s resolution earlier? Instead of January 1, try for October 1? That’s right. Three months before the year starts. This way, you get a head start (and who doesn’t like to have a head start).

Last year, I decided to learn a new language — Spanish (on top of my weekly Vietnamese lessons). I’ve always enjoyed Latin American music and had initial plans to do a major trip throughout South America (Of course, these plans were cancelled due to COVID).

This started with learning Spanish on my own on Duolingo (terrible idea) and then moving to 1-on-1 private lessons on iTalki. And when COVID hit, I decided to tack on Mandarin and then Cantonese. Because why not?

Admittedly, this is a bit extreme but it soon became a weird experiment to see if I can adapt to speaking multiple languages at the same time, and on some days, speaking two or three languages back to back.

This also required waking up at ungodly hours of the morning. Trust me, I tried 4:30 am and had to move it later.

This was a struggle at first, but knowing that there was someone waiting for me forced me to wake up. I even started to enjoy these early mornings despite being a night owl my entire life and this became a new habit.

Today, I’m proud to say that I’ve kept up this resolution. While my Spanish is still a work in progress (¿hablas español?), knowing that I am able to stick to something for an entire year and grind through early morning lessons or language chats is priceless.

Maybe resolutions aren’t so bad after all … provided that they start in October of course.
How to properly Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on CentOS 8
By: Shahin Hemmati
Tags: Virtualbox, Resolutions, Centos 8

How to properly Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on CentOS 8 Shahin Hemmati ·Oct 18, 2020

This guide doesn’t work well if you use a preconfigured OS from osboxes or similar websites.

To begin the process, first update your CentOS:

$ sudo yum update

#if needed, restart your os.

Update the Linux kernel by running the command:

$ sudo dnf update kernel-*

$ sudo reboot

Install the EPEL(Extra Packages for Enterprise) repository on CentOS 8:

$ sudo dnf install epel-release # confirm the installed version by running:

$ rpm -q epel-release

epel-release-8-8.el8.noarch

Installing Kernel Headers and Build Tools:

$ sudo dnf install gcc make perl kernel-devel kernel-headers bzip2 dkms

Confirm that the kernel-devel version now matches the version of the Linux kernel:

$ rpm -q kernel-devel

kernel-devel-4.18.0-193.19.1.el8_2.x86_64

$ uname -r

4.18.0-193.19.1.el8_2.x86_64

#The number portion of the output should be identical, if its not, #make sure you've not skipped any update step above.

Then to install VirtualBox Guest Additions Graphically:

OR to install VirtualBox Guest Additions with terminal:

if the cd is not already mounted:

sudo mkdir -p /mnt/cdrom

sudo mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

cd /mnt/cdrom

and then to install the package:
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?
Tags: Learning, Career Advice, Learn, Resolutions, Careers

After one hundred and four reflections, it might be timely to consider how my smaller cup has changed — what have I learned?

I was not aware that gratitude and kindness were such essential ingredients to well-being. Being mindfully grateful at least three times a day and doing three random acts of kindness a week is the best vitamin remedy available.

Consciously re-framing your present moment to have a (more) positive perspective is often self-fulfilling.

Letting go of judgement sure makes your life easier (but letting go is not easy or automatic).

40% of our well-being is determined by our intentions. We have significant control over our intentions so we can materially improve our sense of wellness.

Meditation, even when done poorly, does help you control your thoughts and emotions. This improved thought control empowers a lot of intentional well-being behavior and habits.

The ten positive emotions (love, joy, gratitude, pride, serenity, hope, awe, amusement, inspiration, interest). I like to regularly take an inventory to see which I am neglecting and which are rewarding me.

Money has limited influence on well-being, unless you are in difficult financial circumstances.

Having a smaller cup that grows and is reasonably full gets me through my day.

Pushing your risk taking appetite is empowering, and being too easily frightened runs counter to your well-being.

The peak-end rule. When we remember an experience (holiday, friendship, diner party, course), it is the best (or worst) moment and the last moment that most influences our re-collection. Knowing this, plan your upcoming experiences accordingly, especially the end.

Be a human being not a human doing. This is helpful to your well-being — seek to be in the present moment more, and avoid multi-tasking wherever possible.

Being kind, compassionate and generous to others richly rewards your spirits and wellness.

Pleasure (now, short term) and purpose (later, long term) are opposite ends of the happiness spectrum. Make sure that you attend to both, as you are likely biased towards one or the other.

The five second rule: count backwards from five and then GO — do whatever you are hesitating or being pensive about.

And, similarly you might wonder how your well-being journey has changed — what have you learned? Rather than a New Year’s resolution, do a last year’s self-reflection and be grateful for how you have improved your well-being.

And if I might recommend something to read, it would be The Chimp Paradox: what an amusing, well-being eye-opener it is.

Physically distance (when appropriate), never socially distance.

Reflection Source: www.Smallercup.org

Please freely share and widely, there are no copyright concerns.
Mom goes to business school
Tags: Business School, Women In Business, Moms, Resolutions, Career Woman

I have always wondered why some women stop everything in their lives to care for their children. Wondered as well how women continue to grow in their career with young children who need full attention.

What I have realized over the years, having 2 kids and still continuing my work is that nothing is easy and nothing is difficult. The decisions taken with the current situation in hand fretting over it before the situation occurs is futile.

I never associated with either a complete career-focused woman or a stay-at-home person. People who are really aware of their inner thoughts and are absolutely sure where their loyalties lie are blessed. But there are numerous women out there like me, who are walking on a thin line trying to step foot on both the parallels or at-least thinking to try. We want both the time to care for the kids, time to give uninterrupted attention, and move up the ladder.

I realized how the perspectives and thought process changes from women to men after I had my first child. I and my husband were college sweethearts and got married after many years of dating and we were very competitive trying to out-beat each other during university which brought us close together. We still have that competitive streak for many things and keep pace with ourselves. But when we had our child my instinct was to throw everything and be with my son while my husband's instinct was to work even harder with another entry for our future.

I still continued to work through my second child as well but did as much as the job entailed just a little bit more and drew my boundaries for time and work. There were many things I wanted to read, many things I wanted to upgrade in my profile but that would mean the time with children is reduced significantly and so never attempted at all.

At the start of this year, I took a resolve to try heading towards my goal of doing an MBA and moving into management strategy, at-least give an attempt at GMAT with the stretch goal of getting admission. 2020 has turned out to be a different year where our plans went kaput. But I went on a studying streak gave my GMAT in 1.5 months got my applications and essays in 2–3 weeks time post GMAT and now am writing with a couple of admissions in hand from great business schools.

It felt really great to reach a new year's resolution. Now I told my elder son who is going to start Primary school next year that mommy is also going to school. He is excited that we both get to study. Though there is underlying nervousness about working on my program with 2 kids I am ready to take that dive.
#Infographic — Benefits of #Mediation
By: Prerna Foundation
Tags: Conflict Management, Conflict, Dispute, Mediation, Resolutions

In mediation generally, a third party is involved who acts as a facilitator. In a typical mediation, there is always a win-win situation. Mediation comprises an act of bringing two parties in a dispute closer together towards an agreement through alternative dispute resolution. It is a dialogue in which a neutral third party, the mediator, using appropriate techniques, assists two or more pairs to help them negotiate an agreement, with concrete effects, on a matter of common interest.

Mediation applies to different fields, with some common peculiar elements and some differences for each of its specialties. The main fields of mediation include commerce, legal disputes, and diplomacy, but other forms of mediation appear in other fields as well.

In other words, mediation covers any activity in which an impartial third party(often a professional)facilitates an agreement on any matter in the common interest of the parties involved.

There are many benefits of mediation which should be explained to the clients early in the process.

________________________________________________________________

Contributed By:

Jharna Jagtiani, CoFounder @ Prerna Foundation

Advocate||Arbitrator||Mediator||Mediation Coach||ODR & Dispute Resolution Consultant||Brand Strategist||Content Creator
Do new year’s resolutions work?
By: Real Life Medicine
Tags: New Year, New Year Resolution, Goal Setting, Goals, Resolutions

The New Year. What a tricky time for us all. The idealist in us hales in the new year as an opportunity for a fresh start. A time to gather ourselves and resolve to do better, be better and feel better. These are wonderful intentions but sadly that’s often all they remain as; intentions.

Maybe it should be called New Year’s Intentions. Less pressure that way.

Seriously though, New Year is actually a good time to make intentions just not the perfect time to execute them. We are often on holidays, out of routine which people think is the perfect time to start a new habit but actually habits are best formed as part of your normal routine. Start when life is a bit boring or mundane.

So, if you didn’t make any resolutions or you have been unable to stick to your own resolutions already, no need to panic! Use this time to think about some goals you would like to achieve this year.

A good framework is the old “ healthy, wealthy and wise”.

Think about your health goals.

Do you want to lose weight?

Do you want to improve your strength?

Do you want to stop smoking?

Do you want to reduce your risk of chronic disease?

Think about your wealth goals?

Do you want to pay off your credit card each month?

Do you want make sure you have enough in your super accounts?

Do you want to save enough to go on a holiday?

Think about your wise goals

These are you learning goals. Our brains are like sponges and love to learn new things.

Do you want to learn to knit, play chess, to paint, to build engines?

Do you want to learn to sing, to do cryptic crosswords, take a class?

Do you want run a business, change careers?

These are the things top ponder over this time. After you think about what you want to achieve, the next question is really how are you going to do it?

The answer- You need a plan!

At Real Life Medicine, we have a plan. We want to reach as many of you as we can. This year, 2020 is the year for that. We have our programs in the making. We have a goal, we have a plan and we are doing it!

The plan? Launch our program ASAP of course but you know what? We’re not going to launch a rubbish product-so if it takes a bit longer, so be it. Patience! (Aargh something we’re not very good at it!)

If you’re like us and a bit impatient, then the good news is that you can have video consults with us. We have both set aside time slots for most days and some evenings. You can chat with us in your pyjamas if you like at a time that suits you. It’s so simple to arrange.

So, for all of you have signed up and are supporting us on Facebook, thank you so much we truly appreciate your support. Good things are going to happen to us all in 2020

With love and good health,

Dr Mary and Dr Lucy
Patent Newz Box- Stay on top of global patent news- Oct 15, 2020
Tags: Patents, Mobile, Electric Vehicles, Intellectual Property, Healthcare

Oppo patents a super-curve display smartphone design

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Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has patented a new smartphone with a super-curve display. The smartphone design disclosed in the patent shows a rear panel of the handset which sports a vertically aligned triple camera setup at the top left corner.

Google patents AI technique to help in health risk prediction

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Google’s recent neural network patent assists physicians in clinical note documentation. The neural network disclosed in the patent compiles, structures, and interprets disorganized notes and helps physicians to diagnose and deliver more personalized care.

Spotify applies patent for its media playback system

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Spotify has been granted a patent for media content playback based on an identified geolocation of a target venue. One or more characteristics of the media content include audio which is only transferred to listeners and their playback devices are formed in a basic two-channel format.

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Electric Mobility Solutions
By: Eto Motors
Tags: Electric Mobility, Electric Vehicle Industry, Electric Vehicles, Emobility

ETO Electric Mobility is a full-fledged electric mobility solutions & services company that provides clean and safe public transportation for first mile, last mile and intra city commuters.

We are as much about people as we are about the planet. From our drivers, to the people we ferry,

and all the people behind the idea, we are about creating a growing and lasting wealth.

ETO provides safe and reliable mobility service for commuters through its first & last mile and point-to-point mobility service. We enhance the ride experience by ensuring zero ride refusal and by having vehicle with massive space, comfortable seats & sturdy bumpers.

Eto corporate clean mobility solutions for enterprises to provide clean & shared mobility for corporate employee transfer. We adhere to solve erratic & unreliable mobility through a convenient, safe and environmentally-friendly mobility solutions.

ETO in partnership with institutions and corporates, provides clean mobility solutions for employee transfers. The service can be availed in form of first & last mile connectivity, intracity commute and commute inside the corporate/industrial parks. The service is provided through zero emission electric three wheelers which are IOT enabled with GPS and they are monitored continuously for safety of the commuters. The smart vehicles can be geo-fenced and remotely disabled in case of any emergency.
How is Increasing Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India Driving Demand for Battery Swapping Technology?
By: Punit Shah
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Business, Market Research Reports, Battery Swapping

The demand for electric vehicles across the globe, including India, is growing rapidly, ascribed to the surging pollution levels and increasing awareness among people regarding the deteriorating condition of the environment. Initially, people were reluctant to buy electric vehicles, since their performance was not as good as conventional fuel-based vehicles. However, as the need for electric vehicles increased, automakers started focusing on improving the fuel efficiency of these vehicles. Because of these advancements, the life of electric vehicles has increased significantly and a larger number of people are now opting for these vehicles.

These factors are, in turn, leading to the growth of the Indian electric vehicle battery swapping market. One of the most important things to consider when it comes to electric vehicles is the charging time. The electric vehicle technology is still in the developing phase in India and slow charge systems are utilized for recharging the battery overnight. This takes up to 8 hours and even the on-board chargers take about 5–6 hours to charge an electric vehicle battery. Since this is a time-consuming ordeal, the battery swapping technology can significantly aid in solving this problem.

On the basis of vehicles type, the Indian electric vehicle battery swapping market is categorized into commercial vehicle, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler, as per a report by P&S Intelligence. Out of these, the three-wheeler category is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period and is predicted to hold over 90.0% share of the market in 2020. This can primarily be ascribed to the fact that the daily operational hours of these vehicles is rising, why is why, their batteries need to be recharged quickly for further use.

Hence, the penetration of the battery swapping technology in India is growing due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and the reduction of the upfront cost of vehicles because of this technology.
Mas Tapas
By: Cesar Diaz
Tags: Las Vegas, Real Estate, Electric Vehicles, Amazon, Technology

Cross-Section of Tech, Policy, & Real Estate Development in NV

December 14–22, 2020 Edition

Airbnb as your way to book your next hotel stay Why you may want to rent your next home Always bet on Vegas’ Future How the Silver State may become the Lithium State

Book Your Next Vegas Stay on Airbnb? While the Wall Street , big story was how Airbnb’s shares skyrocketed (going from $68 a share to $146) on their trading debut, locally, the *RJ, reported on hosts (condo owners) listing hotel rooms on Airbnb, without resort fees. A room that goes for $79 per night on the tech platform is $158.50 (not including fees) on the hotel’s website. Is it legal? Yes. (Condo) Owners of these rooms can list them for short-term rentals. Is it fair? You be the judge. Analysis: Airbnb has more of a robust brand recognition and advertising reach than a single hotel brand has. The practice is no different than Raider’s ticket holders reselling their tickets on StubHub instead of on the team’s website. Who wants to pay resort fees anyways?

Why Not Rent Your Next Home?: Even though local home builders have experienced a record-breaking year for new home sales in Las Vegas, one developer thinks there’s a demand for new rental homes. They are not alone, new home communities from some of the largest single-family landlords have emerged in the Sunbelt. Analysis: People want flexibility and the stigma of renting has been erased.

Betting on a Brighter Future for Vegas: Right now, Nevada has the second-highest unemployment rate in the country, behind Hawaii at 12%. It’s no surprise since both states have tourist-dependent economies. Through the lens of unemployment and COVID numbers, the future looks bleak. But how do others see Vegas? On the contrary, Frontier Airlines announced six new routes starting next year for destinations to the U.S. Midwest and Mexico, Amazon announced eight new operation facilities that will create 2,000 new jobs. Separately, the City of Henderson intends to sell land to owners of the M Casino and Resort who have drawn up plans to develop a new hotel and casino. Amazon to build more Fulfillment Centers Analysis: Folks are betting on Vegas yet again!

How Silver State’s future is in Lithium waste: As more states like CA, introduce mandates for Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV), the need to replace lithium batteries used in Electric Vehicles (EVs), is being called the next the “tsunami of battery waste.” As the adage says, “a person’s trash is another’s a treasure,” Redwood Materials, a tech start-up based in Carson City, is well-positioned to ride this wave. JB Straubel, a co-founder of Tesla, founded Redwood Materials and already has agreements to recycle batteries from Tesla-Panasonic Gigafactory in Sparks, NV, and Amazon (Who also invested in the company out of its $2B Climate Fund). With more EV start-ups soon to hit the market, from the likes of Rivian, Canoo, in addition to major auto manufacturers, expect more batteries to come to Carson City!
Why Less Startups Are Receiving More Funding; VC Sector Breakdown
By: Matthew Jester
Tags: Startup, Electric Vehicles, Fintech, Venture Capital, Data

The Numbers —

In 2018 we saw a total of $254 billion invested globally into roughly 18,000 startups via venture capital financing — up 46% from 2017— with 52% landing in the US alone. Global VC is slightly down from this 2018 peak, and there further exists a few new trends that have stifled opportunity for an entrepreneur to get financial backing.

Global pre-money valuations have increased substantially from 2010–2018. The average Seed, Series A and Series B valuations shot up from $3M to $7M (2.3x), $6M to $20M (3.3x) and $19M to $58M (3.1x), respectively.

Despite the industry appearing relatively healthy, an unprecedented trend of fewer funded companies, but larger round sizes has emerged.

$500M+ “mega-funds” are dominating. 36 percent of investors hold 75 percent of all unicorns. This distribution suggests that the best investors have an informational/reputation advantage which allows them to get more access than the everyday VC. A recurring positive feedback loop where the winners of VC continue to win more.

The number of seed deals fell from roughly 3,000 in 2015 to 1,000 in 2019 due to larger funds focusing more on mature investments and fewer legitimate companies seeking early VC backing.
Electric Kick Scooter Speed Guide
By: Malltera Sixteen
Tags: Vehicles, Electric Scooters, Electric Vehicles, Scooters, Scooter Apparel

Time is the most valuable commodity in today’s modern world. When you want to get some work done on time efficiently is very important. Electric Kick Scooter is an excellent solution for people who want to get faster from public transport. These scooters are great because they are:

Extremely Light Weight

Small Size

Portable

Faster To Ride

Amusing And Fun

Electric Kick Scooter has become more common in recent years due to their ease of use and low maintenance compared to other modes of transport. They are comfortable and lightweight, and some versions are foldable, making them easy to store when not in use.

There is a wide variety of Electric Kick Scooter on the market regarding speed, weight, design, reliability, and many other features.

How fast does Electric Kick Scooter go?

It depends on the brand and the scooter’s make, but the average peak speed is about 25–50 km/h. Electric Kick Scooter isn’t a matter for most people, but it’s always more comfortable than driving and less taxing than riding a bike.

The fastest electric scooter ever built is the Segway Ninebot Electric Kick Scooter. With a carbon fiber frame and a 5000-watt engine, it can attain speeds of up to 96 km/h. However, considering the tight speed limits in Australia, there’s no chance you’d be able to get on the roads that fast.

What factors impact the speed of the Electric Kick Scooter?

Any considerations affect high-speed Electric Kick Scooter. The mechanical features of the Electric Kick Scooter can be like motor wattage or battery capacity, but also other driver weight considerations, like the tires and the ground.

The rider’s weight The terrain type Low battery Tires

But are they safe?

Whenever you leave the house, you think about your safety, and apart from this, you need always consider your surroundings whether you’re out with the car or just walking. An Electric Kick Scooter build to ensure protection. Still, the driver must make sure they comply with safety regulations, such as using a helmet, following road signs, and knowing what other vehicles do along the road.

There are different rules in different places regarding this Electric Kick Scooter, and please make sure that you know what their laws are, and please avoid getting fine. Buying and riding an Electric Kick Scooter is fun, easy, and handling traffic rush on the road will be a lot easier.
Balance of Plant (Fuel Cell) — คือ?
By: Krit Yodpradit
Tags: รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า, ไฮโดรเจน, Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen, Fuel Cell

Master’s in Sustainable Transportation and Renewable Energy. I share ideas about green technology and innovation (in Thai)