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Becoming an Australian Citizen by Conferral

By visaaustralia.com.au
Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:49:04 +0000

As we near Citizenship Day on 17 September, Australians have an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship and the responsibilities and privileges we have as citizens. Australian Citizenship Day was first celebrated in 2001. Every year on this day, Australia welcomes thousands of new citizens in local communities across the […]

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Becoming an Australian Citizen by Descent – A Path for Those Born Abroad

By visaaustralia.com.au
Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:01:11 +0000

Australia is a nation built on migration, with many citizens tracing their heritage back to different parts of the world. For those born outside Australia to Australian parents, citizenship by descent offers a direct route to becoming an Australian citizen. What is Citizenship by Descent? Citizenship by descent is a way for individuals born outside […]

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Limiting your options on purpose

By changingperspectives.de
Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:55:19 +0000

Being a photographer with some spending money and a bad habit of lusting after gear, I have amassed a lot of photo gear. Due to that I am often carrying at least two lenses and also prefer zoom lenses versus […]


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Poetic Ceramic Creations

By www.fubiz.net
Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:40:42 +0000

Delphine Joly Pujol est l’âme poétique et inspirée qui se cache derrière OcciD Créations. Issue du milieu de la biologie, dont elle emprunte le vocabulaire pour intituler ses collections, l’artiste est passionnée de céramique depuis 15 ans. Fascinée par la naissance d’une pièce à partir des quatre éléments que sont l’eau, la terre, l’air et […]


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Embracing The Creative Journey: Ignite Your Passion And Unlock Limitless Potential

By icanbecreative.com
Published On :: Sun, 21 May 23 14:59:14 +0300

Creativity is not a gift that only some people have. It is a skill that can be learned and developed by anyone who is willing to explore new possibilities, ...


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Millions Of People No Longer Have An Address. Yet We Know How To Reach Them.

By icanbecreative.com
Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 23 16:46:05 +0200

Imagine an empty apartment block, stark and desolate, with just a single light flickering in the overwhelming darkness. This is not a scene from a movie; it ...


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150 Simple Desktop Wallpapers For Minimalist Lovers

By icanbecreative.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 May 24 21:29:17 +0300

Today I have collected some excellent desktop wallpapers dedicated to minimalism. Minimalism is a popular style of design because it keeps things simple and ...


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Similar DeviantArt Websites: Alternatives For Free Art Exposure

By icanbecreative.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 24 18:21:29 +0300

DeviantArt has long been a go-to platform for artists seeking to showcase their work and connect with others in the creative community. However, as the digi ...


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A Glance over Depositphotos, the Fastest-Growing Microstock Agency

By www.blogperfume.com
Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:16:00 +0000

Stock photography business has become trend. It could be seen from the number of stock photography providers or so called microstock agencies in the internet which is increasing. The number affects the effort of every microstock agency to survive and get much buyers as possible. As a result, we can see so many microstock agencies […]


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New Edmin Theme

By ndesign-studio.com
Published On :: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:25:12 +0000

I just designed another elegant WordPress theme at Themify called Edmin. This theme comes 4 different skins and 7 layout options. It is suitable for general blog and photography sites. Check out the demo now.


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New Minimal & Responsive Theme Released at Themify

By ndesign-studio.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2011 15:10:38 +0000

I just wanted to announce a new WordPress theme that I designed called Elemin. It is minimal theme coded with Google font, CSS3, Javascript and HTML5. The design is completely fluid and responsive (using CSS3 Media Queries). This means the layout automatically adapts based on the user’s viewport. To see it in action, visit the […]


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IconDock and Themify Coupon Code

By ndesign-studio.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:01:41 +0000

If you are interested to buy icons from IconDock or themes from Themify, I have a coupon code for you. Use ‘ndesign’ coupon code on IconDock to save 20% off any icon sets. The discount code on Themify is also the same ‘ndesign’. You can save 20% off any WordPress themes.


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Free MiniCards From Moo.com

By ndesign-studio.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:17:37 +0000

I’ve partnered with Moo.com to offer a free set of 100 MiniCards. It is absolutely free. All you have to pay is the shipping and handling fee. You can print up to 100 different images in one pack. Hurry now, this offer expires August 31, 2012.


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Themify Flow: WordPress Theme Builder

By ndesign-studio.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:25:56 +0000

I haven’t updated this blog for the longest time. Today I have something very exciting to present. I’ve been working very hard with the Themify team on a new theme builder for WordPress called Themify Flow. It is a lightweight, fast performance framework, which allows you to build responsive themes. Everything is done within WordPress […]


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How to customize the WooCommerce checkout page

By woocommerce.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:21:29 +0000

Beautiful, high-converting checkout pages: Customize your WooCommerce checkout page with these tools and tips! Video + step-by-step instructions.


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Migrating from GoDaddy Website Builder to WooCommerce

By woocommerce.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Ready to migrate from GoDaddy to WooCommerce? 6 signs you should make the move. GoDaddy vs Woo comparison chart. Pros & cons. 3 ways to switch.


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Competitive analysis — What to do before you commit to your next great business idea

By woocommerce.com
Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:46:55 +0000

Planning a new online business? Conduct a competitive analysis to understand your market, beat your rivals, and position your brand for success.


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Summer paddling, swimming and photography on Horsetooth Reservoir

By photokayaker.fit2paddle.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:51:02 +0000

Stand up paddling During August 2023 I visited Horsetooth Reservoir several times with Starboard Waterline SUP, the same board I paddled in the Missouri River 340 race. It was rather a relaxed paddling with a lot of photography since I […]


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Handling Spelling Mistakes with Postgres Full Text Search

By www.viget.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:37:00 -0400

Background #

Postgres Full Text Search (FTS) is a great way to implement site search on a website running Postgres already, without requiring additional infrastructure.

On a recent engagement with a client, we were deciding between Postgres FTS and ElasticSearch. Ultimately we chose FTS because we could spin it up without having to add extra infrastructure, as we would with ElasticSearch.

Since the project was written in Ruby on Rails, we were able to use the excellent PgSearch gem to implement FTS in ActiveRecord.

Multisearch #

As we wanted a general site search, we needed to utilize multisearch. Multisearch combines multiple ActiveRecord models into one search 'document' table that you can search against. For example, if a user searches for some search term, and the search is configured for multisearch, then every single model that we mark as multisearchable will be searched for that term at the same time. See here for more detail.

Search Features #

PgSearch allows for different search features, tsearch, trigram, and dmetaphone. The default is tsearch, which uses the built-in Postgres Full Text Search.

This was great for our use case, since it also comes with highlighting, a feature that was required. The highlighting is from a field returned by Postgres FTS, where it returns the text around the search term for context and bolds the search terms.

Spelling Mistakes #

Unfortunately, tsearch does not handle misspelled words. However, as I mentioned before, PgSearch allows for other search features!

And trigram is a feature that can be installed via a Postgres extension (pg_trgm) that does just that.

Trigram #

  • The idea behind trigram search is to split pieces of text into sets of three-letter segments, and compare the sets to one another
  • If two trigram sets are similar enough, we assume there was a spelling mistake, and return the document with the correctly-spelled term.
  • As a quick example (ignoring whitespace): Consider the word Viget. Viget would make trigrams:
[vig, ige, get]
  • Now, consider our evil twin agency, Qiget. They would make trigrams
[qig, ige, get]
  • The two trigram sets match very closely, with only one of the trigrams not being the same. Thus, if we were to compare these with pg_trgm, we could reasonably tell that anyone typing 'Qiget' must have been actually looking for 'Viget', and just misspelled it.

Working Trigram into our existing solution #

PgSearch allows us to use multiple search features at once, so we can use tsearch and trigram side by side. Note that we cannot just replace tsearch with trigram due to needing some features in tsearch that are exclusive to it. Here is what an example configuration might look like.

PgSearch.multisearch_options = {
  using: {
    tsearch: {
      prefix: true,
      highlight: {
        MaxFragments: 1
      }
    },
    trigram: { 
      only: [:content]
    }
  }
}

Trigram (and timelines) causing issues #

While it was easy to slot Trigram into our multisearch, it caused a pretty serious performance hit. We were seeing 50x-75x slower searches with both features combined than with just tsearch. We needed to find a way to balance performance with handling misspellings

At the point that handling misspellings became prioritized, the entire search feature was almost fully QA'd and about ready to go out. There wasn't much time left in the budget to find a good solution for the issue.

This thread from the PgSearch repo sums it up pretty well – there were multiple other users that were/are having similar issues as we were. The top-rated comment in this thread is someone mentioning that the solution was to just use ElasticSearch ('top-rated' is doing a lot of heavy lifting. It did have the most likes...at two). We needed to find some sort of middle ground solution that we could act on quickly.

Postgres Documentation saves the day #

In the docs for the Trigram Postgres extension, the writers give an idea for using Trigram in conjunction with Full Text Search. The general idea is to create a separate words table that has a Trigram index on it.

Something like this worked for us. Note that we added an additional step with a temporary table. This was to allow us to filter out words that included non-alphabet characters.

execute <<-SQL
  -- Need to make a temp table so we can remove non-alphabet characters like websites
  CREATE TEMP TABLE temp_words AS
    SELECT word FROM ts_stat('SELECT to_tsvector(''simple'', content) FROM pg_search_documents');

  CREATE TABLE pg_search_words (
    id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY,
    word text
  );

  INSERT INTO pg_search_words (word)
    SELECT word
    FROM temp_words
    WHERE word ~ '^[a-zA-Z]+$';
  
  CREATE INDEX pg_words_idx ON pg_search_words USING GIN (word gin_trgm_ops);
  
  DROP TABLE temp_words;
SQL

This words table is therefore populated with every unique word that exists in your search content table. For us, this table was pretty large.

result = ActiveRecord::Base.connection.execute("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM pg_search_words").first['count']
puts result.first['count']
# => 1118644

Keeping the words table up-to-date #

As mentioned in the docs, this table is separate from your search table. Therefore, it needs to be either periodically regenerated or at least have any new words added to search content also added to this table.

One way to achieve this is with a trigger, which adds all new words (still filtering out non-alphabet characters) that are inserted into the documents table to the words table

create_trigger("pg_search_documents_after_insert_update_row_tr", generated: true, compatibility: 1)
  .on("pg_search_documents")
  .after(:insert, :update) do
  <<-SQL_ACTIONS
    CREATE TEMP TABLE temp_words AS
      SELECT word FROM ts_stat('SELECT to_tsvector(''simple'', ' || quote_literal(NEW.content) || ')');

    INSERT INTO pg_search_words (word)
      SELECT word
      FROM temp_words
      WHERE word ~ '^[a-zA-Z]+$';

    DROP TABLE temp_words;
  SQL_ACTIONS

end

Note that this does not handle records being deleted from the table – that would need to be something separate.

How we used the words table #

Assuming for simplicity the user's search term is a single word, if the search returns no results, we compare the search term's trigram set to the trigram index on the words table, and return the closest match.

Then, we'd show the closest match in a "Did you mean {correctly-spelled word}?" that hyperlinks to a search of the correctly-spelled word

Given more time, I would have liked to explore options to speed up the combined FTS and Trigram search. I'm certain we could have improved on the performance issues, but I can't say for sure that we could have gotten the search time down to a reasonable amount.

A future enhancement that would be pretty simple is to automatically search for that correctly-spelled word, removing the prompt to click the link. We could also change the text to something like "Showing results for {correctly-spelled word}".

Ultimately, I think with the situation at hand, we made the right call implementing Trigram this way. The search is just as fast as before, and now in the case of misspellings, a user just has to follow the link to the correctly-spelled word and they will see the results they wanted very quickly.


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Founders Welcoming Business Partners

By www.viget.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:54:00 -0400

When Viget was founded in 1999, Andy and I used the title “Founding Partner.” We were founders of the business and also committed business partners. Within a couple of years, we switched to more specific titles: Co-Founder and President (Andy) and Co-Founder and CEO (me), but “business partners” was always the key structure.

We divided responsibilities of leadership, delivery, and operations in ways that optimized our different strengths and weaknesses. Key decision making has always been a collaborative process, with healthy debate between the two of us. I know some incredible solo entrepreneurs, but for us, having a partner to lean on, leverage, and grow with has been not only rewarding, it’s been essential to Viget’s longevity and success.

Also key to our success has been a founding principle of hiring incredible people who share our values and vision, value longevity and lasting relationships, and take pride in their work and careers. As they’ve joined, we’ve shared the opportunities and responsibilities that come with running a healthy business. Empowering others to lead key parts of Viget has taken us further than we’d ever gone otherwise.

Being owners and partners in the business has always been a privilege, an honor, and, at times, a stressful burden. When things go well – clients are happy, the team is gelling, the finances are solid – I’m filled with pride, satisfaction, and calm. When things aren’t going well – projects are sideways, turnover seems contagious, and the metrics point in the wrong direction – I’m filled with anxiety, frustration, and self-doubt. In either scenario, having a partner to navigate the waters with has been vital.

In recent years, three key areas of our business have matured thanks to the overall strength of our team and especially strong leadership. Our sales and marketing systems, tools, and strategies have fed a much more predictable revenue engine with great clients. Our client delivery processes and best practices have helped us consistently deliver value for our clients with more clarity, less risk, and better results. Finally, through some very challenging years in our industry, our culture has grown stronger and more adaptable, still centered on meaningful human connections at the core.

These three business areas have been led by Zach Robbins (sales and marketing), Kelly Kenny (delivery), and Emily Bloom (culture). They are the pillars upon which all other aspects of the business are built. These leaders have truly grown up with the business, having joined more than 13, 14, and 17 years ago, respectively. Their impact first as individual contributors, then managers, and eventually strategic leaders has been immeasurable.

Viget is coming up on a major milestone: we’ll soon eclipse 25 years since our founding on December 27, 1999. As Andy and I looked out at the next decade and beyond of our business, expanding our partnership became a clear goal. Embracing additional partners to not just lead their area of the business but to weigh in on all major decisions would help Viget continue to mature into the business we believe it can be. We saw an opportunity to invite others into the deep water of business partnership – the good, bad, and ugly – so that our shared decision making can be sharper, more insightful, and more strategic in the years to come.

At our fall retreat last week, we announced that we're welcoming Emily, Zach, and Kelly as partners at Viget. They’ve each been here for more than half of Viget’s history, each shaping Viget into what it is today. As partners, they’ll have even more influence as we take Viget into our second quarter century and beyond.


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Luminar Neo ’24 – An Introduction

By www.beyondphototips.com
Published On :: Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:48:08 +0000

This post: Luminar Neo ’24 – An Introduction was first published on Beyond Photo Tips by Susheel Chandradhas

Luminar Neo has been on my radar for quite a while. Previously, as a non-user, I had a few apprehensions about using it, but now that I’ve used it for a while I can give you a deep-dive series of articles about Luminar Neo starting with this overview of the application. In this article, I’m […]

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RIP a Livecast #646 – Joke Treadmill

By metalinjection.net
Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:54:44 +0000

We kick off this week's show with an important announcement. Loni joins us this week. We discuss the Brass Against onstage urination incident in great detail. We talk about Ace […]


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GENE SIMMONS Says VAN HALEN "Destroyed" BLACK SABBATH On Tour: "Tony Iommi Admitted It, And So Did Ozzy"

By metalinjection.net
Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2023 14:46:25 +0000

There will never be another Eddie Van Halen.


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Mudahnya Daftar Akun Poker Online di Situs Resmi

By www.webjackalope.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:20:34 +0000

Mudah adalah satu kata yang tepat untuk menggambarkan permainan judi poker online pada situs resmi. Setiap situs judi menyediakan layanan bermain berbeda beda, tergantung kualitas yang ada di dalamnya. Situs dengan lisensi resmi tentu tidak perlu anda ragukan lagi terkait dengan kualitas layanannya. Namun perlu anda amati apakah jenis layanan itu sesuai dengan apa yang […]


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Why Limiting Free Users to 1,000 Photos on Flickr is a Smart Move

By thomashawk.com
Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:24:42 +0000

Yesterday Flickr made their first big restructuring announcement since recently being purchased by SmugMug. Beginning next year on January 8th, Flickr will limit free accounts to 1,000 photos. The previously offered free 1 terabyte of storage goes away. At the same time Flickr is returning their paid pro account to unlimited storage which had been …

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Cocktails with Don Draper, Dinner and Drinks at Oakland’s New Mid-Century Modern, Bardo Lounge and Supper Club

By thomashawk.com
Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2018 21:15:02 +0000

If, like me, you are a fan of all things mid-century modern, then you won’t want to miss Oakland’s newest Lakeshore addition, Bardo Lounge and Supper Club. Like a vintage trip with Don Draper back in time, you’ll enjoy all the little touches that make for a perfect night out for some excellent cocktails along …

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GitHub x BUCK: Crafting a Dynamic Visual Identity for Universe ’24

By abduzeedo.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:44:34 +0000

GitHub x BUCK: Crafting a Dynamic Visual Identity for Universe ’24

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Learn how BUCK redefined branding and visual identity for GitHub Universe ’24 with monumental design inspired by code.

The annual GitHub Universe event is a celebration of innovation, bringing together some of the brightest minds in software development. This year, GitHub partnered with BUCK, a renowned global creative company, to reimagine the event’s visual identity. Inspired by the theme “The World’s Fair of Software,” BUCK transformed GitHub Universe ’24 into a visually immersive experience that blended the past and future of software culture. Here’s a look at how this collaboration pushed the boundaries of branding and visual identity.

The Creative Vision: Merging Tradition and Progress

GitHub Universe ‘24 marked a milestone as the event’s tenth edition. This special occasion called for a branding overhaul that both paid homage to GitHub’s legacy and celebrated the event’s ongoing evolution. BUCK’s approach was rooted in capturing the spirit of World’s Fairs, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Ward Graumans, BUCK’s Creative Director, emphasized their intent: “We aimed to create a look that celebrates this milestone while pushing the brand forward.”

The visual system developed by BUCK didn’t just rehash previous designs. Instead, it evolved into a toolkit that incorporated new elements while staying true to GitHub’s core identity. Central to the branding were what BUCK called “Monuments of Progress.” These unique structures were a reinterpretation of their prior 2D shape library, elevated to represent key GitHub values. Each monument carried icons, mascots, and insider references from the developer community, merging playful aesthetics with thoughtful design.

Key Elements of the Visual Identity

BUCK crafted a comprehensive design system that tied together various aspects of GitHub’s event branding. The system integrated fresh color palettes, new typography, and updated logos, all influenced by the visual language of coding. The Monuments of Progress became the standout feature, serving both as iconic standalone pieces and as the basis for hero visuals. This creative concept was not just about aesthetics; it reinforced the event’s narrative, with each visual element acting as a beacon of innovation.

Beyond static design, BUCK brought these monuments to life through animations and dynamic visuals. They created a suite of digital assets, from social media content to an introductory film that illuminated the event stages. This multimedia approach ensured that GitHub Universe ’24 had a cohesive yet lively visual identity, both online and in person.

Collaboration and Execution

The development of this branding system was a collaborative effort between BUCK, GitHub’s in-house design studio, event producers, and external partners. The process involved tight communication and shared creative insights. According to Adam Walden, VP of Brand and Corporate Marketing at GitHub, “BUCK continues to bring taste, craft, story, and incredible attention to detail to everything we do together.” This close-knit collaboration resulted in a unified event experience that resonated across different platforms.

The team at BUCK didn’t just stop at creating a one-off design for the event. Instead, they developed a branding system with longevity, allowing GitHub to use these assets beyond Universe ’24. This evergreen toolkit ensures a lasting impact on GitHub’s branding efforts, providing flexibility for future campaigns and event rollouts.

Impact and Legacy

GitHub Universe ’24’s branding is more than a visual facelift; it’s an invitation to engage and explore. By drawing from coding elements and honoring the developer community, BUCK and GitHub have created a design system that feels both cutting-edge and familiar. The Monuments of Progress symbolize GitHub’s role as a hub of innovation, while the refined color schemes and typography elevate the brand’s visual language.

This collaboration sets a new standard for event branding in the tech industry. BUCK’s creative solutions not only reflect GitHub’s ethos but also celebrate the people and projects that make the developer ecosystem thrive. It’s a testament to the power of thoughtful design and the impact of a strong, cohesive visual identity.

The reimagined visual identity for GitHub Universe ’24 exemplifies how branding can serve as a narrative tool. BUCK’s designs invite viewers to think of software development not just as code, but as a world full of creativity and progress. As GitHub continues to grow, this branding system will be a cornerstone of its visual storytelling, inspiring developers and designers alike.

GitHub Universe ’24, with its bold and vibrant identity, proves that a well-crafted brand can amplify the spirit of an event. BUCK’s collaboration with GitHub has set a high bar, showing how design, when rooted in community and culture, can make an event feel like a true celebration of innovation.

Branding and visual identity artifacts

About GitHub

GitHub is the most widely adopted Copilot-powered developer platform to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 100 million developers, including more than 90% of the Fortune 100 companies, use GitHub to collaborate and more than 77,000 organizations have adopted GitHub Copilot.

About BUCK

BUCK is a global creative company that combines design, technology, and storytelling to create compelling experiences for brands. Founded in 2004, BUCK has built a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship and innovation through collaboration with a wide range of clients across the cultural and technology spheres, including Nike, Apple, Netflix, IBM, Airbnb, and Google. Recognized as an industry leader, BUCK’s trophy case includes two Emmys, multiple gold Cannes Lions, Clios, pencils, cubes, and over 200 other awards from the most prestigious competitions in the world.

BUCK is in Residence, a collective of beautifully curated companies with the shared goal of empowering creative potential.


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Siami as SeeU

By www.neilcreek.com
Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:45:53 +0000

Last week I did a cosplay shoot with long-time friend and model Siami as Vocaloid SeeU (seen here on the right). We shot at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre, which turned out to be a perfect location. We were assisted by Grace, and I took a few casual shots of both of the girls […]


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8 Best Migration Plugins for WordPress (Compared)

By www.isitwp.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:29:02 +0000

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to migrate your WordPress website? You may want to move your site to another WordPress web host or domain name. If the current hosting provider isn’t delivering satisfactory performance, security, and support, migrating to a better host can significantly improve the experience for both you and […]

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8 WordPress Development Mistakes to Avoid in 2022

By wpcult.com
Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 06:08:42 +0000

WordPress is an incredibly versatile and powerful platform. But, like with any tool, it’s simple to make errors while using it because of the variety of possibilities available. Although some faults might harm your website, others can be catastrophic. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of them to be safe. When it comes […]

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Do Smart Research on Keywords for Better Search Engine Optimization

By wpcult.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:08:13 +0000

                        Would you like a recipe, if it doesn’t contain salt? Of course not, as it is one of the most important ingredients of food. So does ‘Keywords’ for Search Engine Optimization. This is the reason, that researching keywords is very crucial for your online marketing, as this […]

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Getting To The Bottom Of Minimum WCAG-Conformant Interactive Element Size

By smashingmagazine.com
Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

WCAG provides guidance for making interactive elements more accessible by specifying minimum size requirements. In this article, Eric Bailey discusses the nuances of interactive element sizes and clarifies what it looks like to provide accessible interactive experiences using WCAG-compliant target sizes.


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CSS min() All The Things

By smashingmagazine.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Victor Ayomipo experiments with the CSS `min()` function, exploring its flexibility with different units to determine if it is the be-all, end-all for responsiveness. Discover the cautions he highlights against dogmatic approaches to web design based on his findings.


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Why Optimizing Your Lighthouse Score Is Not Enough For A Fast Website

By smashingmagazine.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Feeling good with your Lighthouse score of 100%? You should! But you should also know that you’re only looking at part of the performance picture. Learn how Lighthouse scores are measured differently than other tools, the impact that has on measuring performance metrics, and why you need real-user monitoring for a complete picture.


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Warming Weather Could Reduce the Nutritional Value of Rice

By www.ecology.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:47:21 +0000

UN Environment Press Release Hundreds of millions of people in Asia rely on rice not only as a staple but as their main source of nutrition. But new research suggests the rice they eat will become less nutritious due to … Continue reading →


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Urging Multi-Pronged Effort to Halt Climate Crisis, Scientists Say Protecting World’s Forests as Vital as Cutting Emissions

By www.ecology.com
Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 19:38:06 +0000

By Julia  Conley Common Dreams “Our message as scientists is simple: Our planet’s future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forest.” With a new statement rejecting the notion that drastically curbing emissions alone is enough to curb … Continue reading →


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‘A World Without Clouds. Think About That a Minute’: New Study Details Possibility of Devastating Climate Feedback Loop

By www.ecology.com
Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:16:30 +0000

By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams “We face a stark choice [between] radical, disruptive changes to our physical world or radical, disruptive changes to our political and economic systems to avoid those outcomes.” As people across the globe mobilize to demand … Continue reading →


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‘Coming Mass Extinction’ Caused by Human Destruction Could Wipe Out 1 Million Species, Warns UN Draft Report

By www.ecology.com
Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:47:43 +0000

By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams Far-reaching global assessment details how humanity is undermining the very foundations of the natural world     On the heels of an Earth Day that featured calls for radical action to address the current “age … Continue reading →


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Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:45:57 +0100



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Une belle soirée chaude et humide à St-Donat

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:54:11 +0000

En cette soirée chaude et humide à St-Donat, la lumière dorée du crépuscule enveloppe doucement le paysage, conférant aux champs et aux collines une aura chaleureuse et paisible. Les maisons aux toits colorés, disséminées parmi les étendues verdoyantes, évoquent une tranquillité rurale intemporelle. Les champs, en train d’être récoltés, dévoilent des rangées régulières de foin,...

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La route et le chemin de fer se croisent en formant ce qui ressemble à une fourche

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:18:12 +0000

Cette photographie aérienne capture l’essence d’un paysage rural, baigné de lumière sous un ciel parsemé de nuages floconneux. Les vastes étendues de champs verts se déploient à perte de vue, bordés par des rangées d’arbres aux teintes automnales, où le jaune et l’orange s’entrelacent avec le vert foncé des sapins. Au cœur de cette composition,...

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Solar Surges: Renewable Energy Jobs Topped 8 Million in 2015

By www.ecology.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:18:44 +0000

By Andrea Germanos Common Dreams On the heels of clean fuel milestones in Germany and Portugal , a new report finds that the renewable energy industry employed over 8.1 million people worldwide in 2015. According to the International Renewable Energy … Continue reading →


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Leonardo DiCaprio Premiers “Before the Flood” Climate Change Documentary

By www.ecology.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:22:20 +0000

Environmental activist and Academy Award®-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens premier their documentary film, Before the Flood, a compelling account of the powerful changes occurring on our planet due to climate change. Before the Flood will … Continue reading →


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SCHOOL OF NATURE: 8 Ways to Jumpstart a Great School Year with a Dose of Vitamin N

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:43:13 +0000

By Richard Louv Children & Nature Network A Natural Teacher is anyone who uses the power of nature as an environment for learning – not only about nature, but about any subject. Professional educators, parents, grandparents, librarians, park rangers, the … Continue reading →


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11 Year Old, Gitanjali Rao, Tackles Lead Contamination in Water

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:34:20 +0000

Concerned by the Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis, 11 year old Gitanjali Rao went to work. She developed a portable and inexpensive device that can identify lead compounds in water. This is Gitanjali’s video submission for the Discovery Education 3M … Continue reading →


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Trump Hands over Immense Power to White Nationalist Miller

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:32:21 -0500

A former Trump staffer and renowned nativist is about to make a comeback at the top of Donald Trump's policy machine. In the coming days, Trump is expected to announce the appointment of Stephen Miller to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, reported CNN.


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Nazis Wave Flags at Anne Frank Play in Michigan

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:57 -0500

President-elect Donald Trump's reelection was credited for emboldening a group of people waving Nazi flags in Michigan over the weekend. WLNS reported that the flags were seen in two cities, including at a Jewish play. According to the report, "many people" were seen displaying flags with swastikas on Saturday night as the Fowlerville Community Theater performed the "Diary of Anne Frank." The same group was also seen outside the American Legion Post in Howell.


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