mal Navy's Malcolm Perry: Proving Once You're A QB You're Always A QB By www.wbal.com Published On :: 2017-11-17T12:25:00 What a few weeks it has been for Navy's Malcolm Perry as he has literally stood the college football world on its head for the Midshipmen. Hear Scott Wykoff's WBAL NewsRadio 1090 feature interview with Navy's Mr Everything on offense. Full Article
mal Baltimore's Malcolm Delaney: An NBA Star Making A Difference For Kids In His Hometown By www.wbal.com Published On :: 2018-01-22T13:24:00 Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney is a hero in more ways than one to some Baltimore City Public Schools students who attend the very same elementary school that he attended in northeast Baltimore. Full Article
mal Ruppersberger: Small Businesses Need Support For Lengthy Closures By www.wbal.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:32:00 The congressman cosponsored a proposal to back $900 billion more in small business loans. Full Article
mal “I don’t want ‘crowd peer review’ or whatever you want to call it,” he said. “It’s just too burdensome and I’d rather have a more formal peer review process.” By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:58:08 +0000 I understand the above quote completely. Life would be so much simpler if my work was just reviewed by my personal friends and by people whose careers are tied to mine. Sure, they’d point out problems, but they’d do it in a nice way, quietly. They’d understand that any mistakes I made would never have […] Full Article Public Health Sociology Zombies
mal Small Minnesota brewers, distillers look to help from Capitol By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T05:27:15+00:00 Proposal to temporarily loosen restrictions on on-site sales faces uncertain prospect in session's final days. Full Article
mal National parks visitors should plan for 'new normal' By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T19:20:32+00:00 After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. Visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, but visitors are welcome at some of the sites. Full Article
mal Why a red hot small-business relief program has gone stone cold By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:22:45+00:00 After snapping up more than $500 billion in emergency loans in just three weeks, small-business owners have lost interest in the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Minnesota business owners are among those who may give back a chunk of their forgivable loans. Full Article
mal Even stronger retail players, from Mall of America to Edina's Evereve, are strained By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:08:45+00:00 Pandemic expected to magnify differences between healthy retailers and those with big financial troubles. Full Article
mal Orioles: Trey Mancini Has Malignant Tumor Removed By www.wbal.com Published On :: 2020-03-12T17:17:00 The fan-favorite outfielder abruptly left the team last week. Full Article
mal Female Hiker Who Died on South Kaibab Trail Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 08:17:00 EST A woman who died while hiking the South Kaibab trail in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 48-year old Sibylle Borger of Fredericksburg, VA. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/female-hiker-who-died-on-south-kaibab-trail-identified.htm Full Article
mal Male Hiker Who Died on North Kaibab Trail Identified By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:19:00 EST A man who died while hiking the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 47-year old Andrew Sammler of Lancaster, OH. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/hiker-identified.htm Full Article
mal Male Hiker Dies While Hiking on North Kaibab Trail By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:46:00 EST On Friday, September 19, at approximately 4 p.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a 911 call from a visitor reporting that a male hiker had fallen and was having trouble breathing. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/male-hiker-dies-while-hiking-on-north-kaibab-trail.htm Full Article
mal North Rim of Grand Canyon to Return to Normal Water Operations By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:35:00 EST The damaged pipeline that supplies water to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been repaired and most water services have been restored to North Rim facilities. The park will lift water restrictions and return to basic water conservation measures on Saturday, June 8, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-water-operations.htm Full Article
mal Grand Canyon Returns to Normal Water Operations By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:44:00 EST Park staff repaired the damaged pipeline that supplies water to the North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park and water services have been restored to facilities. The park has removed water restrictions and has resumed basic water conservation measures. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-normal-water-ops.htm Full Article
mal Grand Canyon's South Rim Returns to Normal Water Operations By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:40:00 EST Water connectivity to Grand Canyon's South Rim is restored. The park has removed water restrictions and resumed basic water conservation measures. A valve leak, which prevented water from being pumped between Indian Garden and the South Rim was identified and replaced by park staff. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-np-s-rim-returns-to-normal-water-operations-2019-10-15.htm Full Article
mal Small grants make a big difference in mental health By www.health.nsw.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:56:37 GMT Full Article
mal Breakthrough For Kenyan Scientists Who Discover Natural Microbe That Completely Stops Malaria in Mosquitoes By www.goodnewsnetwork.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:20:33 +0000 Kenyan scientists discovered a microbe–Microsporidia MB–inside some mosquitoes that completely protects them from malaria infection which spreads to humans. The post Breakthrough For Kenyan Scientists Who Discover Natural Microbe That Completely Stops Malaria in Mosquitoes appeared first on Good News Network. Full Article World Science Africa Kenya Disease Breakthroughs Medical
mal ‘Goat 2 Meeting’ Service Lets Farm Animals Make Cameo Appearance on Your Next Zoom Call to Support Shelter By www.goodnewsnetwork.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:44:47 +0000 Sweet Farm Animal Shelter has started Goat 2 Meeting, a service for companies or people to hire farm animals like llamas to appear on their next video call. The post ‘Goat 2 Meeting’ Service Lets Farm Animals Make Cameo Appearance on Your Next Zoom Call to Support Shelter appeared first on Good News Network. Full Article Animals Instagram Rescue Fun Technology California Shelter Funny COVID-19
mal New Jersey Teens Take Matters into Their Own Hands to Help First Responders and Small Businesses Amidst COVID-19 Crisis By www.goodnewsnetwork.org Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:51:04 +0000 These two siblings from New Jersey have managed to raise more than $2,200 in order to benefit their local businesses and healthcare workers. The post New Jersey Teens Take Matters into Their Own Hands to Help First Responders and Small Businesses Amidst COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on Good News Network. Full Article Kids Your Blogs Kindness Children Youth New Jersey Good Deeds Teens Doctors Nursing COVID-19
mal A field guide to predict delayed mortality of fire-damaged ponderosa pine: application and validation of the Malheur model. By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Thur 06 Nov 2008 08:00:00 PST The Malheur model for fire-caused delayed mortality is presented as an easily interpreted graph (mortality-probability calculator) as part of a one-page field guide that allows the user to determine postfire probability of mortality for ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws.). Full Article
mal Mapping and representing informal transport: the state of the art By densitydesign.org Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 06:39:37 +0000 This research is a preliminary step for an upcoming project.... more Full Article Map Representation Research news
mal Urgent product recall as Mini Calippo multi-packs may contain 'small pieces of metal' By www.getsurrey.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:20:14 GMT Wall's said internal quality checks have shown they may contain "very small fragments of metal" Full Article Home
mal User guide for HCR Estimator 2.0: software to calculate cost and revenue thresholds for harvesting small-diameter ponderosa pine By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Thu, 22 May 2008 14:00:00 PST The HCR (Harvest Cost-Revenue) Estimator is engineering and financial analysis software used to evaluate stand-level financial thresholds for harvesting smalldiameter ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws.) in the Southwest United States. The Windows-based program helps contractors and planners to identify costs associated with tree selection, residual handling, transportation of raw materials, and equipment used. Costs are compared against total financial return for regionally based market opportunities to arrive at potential net profit. Information is used to identify per-acre cost thresholds, for contract appraisal, and for prioritizing project planning for wildfire fuel reduction treatments and forest restoration efforts. Full Article
mal Incorporating understanding of informal economic activity in natural resource and economic development policy By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:15:00 PST This report synthesizes the literature on the role of informal economic activity in the United States postindustrial economy. Informal economic activity is expanding in the United States and is likely to continue in the foreseeable future. The formal and informal economic sectors are inextricably intertwined, with individuals and households combining elements of both sectors to construct their livelihoods. Although the informal economy is often thought of as the domain of economically marginal individuals and households, virtually everyone participates in the informal economy to some extent. However, the literature highlights how factors such as social status and household position in the formal economy affect whether participation in informal economic activity is exploitative or empowering. The nontimber forest products sector serves as a case study of why it is important to consider informal economic activity when developing natural resource and economic development policy. We recommend steps policymakers can take to identify and encourage positive aspects of the informal economic activity. We also highlight several areas of research to improve understandings of the role of informal economic activity in postindustrial societies. Full Article
mal Community biomass handbook. Volume I: Thermal wood energy By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 9:55:00 PST This handbook and financial app is a guide to help communities quickly determine if biomass energy projects might work for them so that this option is not overlooked. Its purpose is as a screening tool designed to save significant time, resources, and investment by weeding out those wood energy projects that may never come to fruition from those that have a chance of success. It establishes technical, financial, and social criteria and indicators to evaluate proposed biomass investment options. Through showcasing of successful projects using text, photos, video interviews, and diagrams, it facilitates virtual project planning and interaction with experts. The interactive wood energy financial app allows estimation of capital investment costs to facilitate project design and screening across a variety of wood energy options. The calculator can be accessed from the eBook or from the Web. Full Article
mal Economic Sensitivity and Risk Analysis for Small-Scale Wood Pellet Systems—an Example From Southeast Alaska. By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PST This research models a wood pellet heating system at the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority in Juneau, Alaska, used to provide thermal energy to a 929-m2 warehouse, as an alternative to a heating system that burns more costly fossil fuels. Research objectives were to evaluate project economics of the pellet system and to conduct cost:benefit analysis on key variables (initial capital cost, fuel oil cost, and wood pellet cost). Economic results of interest included net present value, payback, internal rate of return, and cost:benefit ratio. Monte Carlo simulations were conducted using RETScreen software with the parameters of heating oil cost, wood pellet cost, fuel price escalation, and heating load. Cost:benefit analysis was conducted for capital cost versus wood fuel cost and also versus alternative fuel cost. This research found that economic performance was favorable over a wide range of normal operating conditions, even when paying a relatively high price for wood fuel. A pellet production facility in southeast Alaska could lead to lower wood fuel costs and even more favorable regional economics. Full Article
mal Deep Canyon and Subalpine Riparian and Wetland Plant Associations of The Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:26:36 PST This guide presents a classification of the deep canyon and subalpine riparian and wetland vegetation types of the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. A primary goal of the deep canyon and subalpine riparian and wetland classification was a seamless linkage with the midmontane northeastern Oregon riparian and wetland classification provided by Crowe and Clausnitzer in 1997. The classification is based on potential natural vegetation and follows directly from the plant association concept for riparian zones. The 95 vegetation types classified across the three national forests were organized into 16 vegetation series, and included some 45 vegetation types not previously classified for northeastern Oregon subalpine and deep canyon riparian and wetland environments. The riparian and wetland vegetation types developed for this guide were compared floristically and environmentally to riparian and wetland classifications in neighboring geographic regions. For each vegetation type, a section was included describing the occurrence#40;s#41; of the same or floristically similar vegetation types found in riparian and wetland classifications developed for neighboring geographic regions. Lastly, this guide was designed to be used in conjunction with the midmontane guide to provide a comprehensive look at the riparian and wetland vegetation of northeastern Oregon. Full Article
mal Small meal portions to catalogue order delays: Complaints made by prisoners By www.chroniclelive.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:11:16 +0000 The notorious North East prison has been dubbed 'Monster Mansion' due to list of violent killers and rapists it houses Full Article North East News
mal iHeartMedia Establishes 'Small Business Crisis Resource' Website, Newsletter By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:02:23 -0700 iHEARTMEDIA has launched a "Small Business Crisis Resource" initiative with resources including a newsletter and website to offer relevant news and information, including … more Full Article
mal Lisburn actor plays "soundest person in Normal People" says Derry Girls writer By www.belfastlive.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 20:14:45 +0000 The comedy writer has given the new Irish BBC drama her seal of approval Full Article What's On
mal Normal People actor says parents 'delighted' to see him in BBC hit By www.belfastlive.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:48:15 +0000 Desmond Eastwood told us he first planned a career in law Full Article What's On
mal Small Dreams: Mental Illness and Primary Care By Published On :: Matt Freitas, nurse practitioner, treats people with mental illness, including his daughter, who has schizophrenia. The number of patients seeking treatment for mental illness has tripled over the past three years, Freitas says. Photography, audio and production by Lauren M. Whaley, CHCF Center for Health Reporting. Full Article
mal Normalizing Mental Illness: One Mom's Hope By Published On :: Joyce Plis directs the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Modesto, California. She's a hero to sick people who have nowhere else to turn. Her son Eric, 46, has schizophrenia. Photography, audio and production by Lauren M. Whaley/CHCF Center for Health Reporting. Full Article
mal Male Lion in the Wild By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:01:00 +0000 Duncan Trussell on Joe Rogan I’m trying to turn more people on to this Duncan dude! ???? Daily Photo – Male Lion in the Wild On our second day in Botswana, we were lucky enough to see this mature male lion. The previous time I was in Africa, I didn’t see a male lion for […] Full Article Botswana Camera Gear Sony a6400 Travel animal Nature portrait Wildlife
mal Perfectly Normal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:25:19 +0000 On Court Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. + Share Facebook Twitter Full Article
mal 4 Things to Consider While Designing Minimalist Presentation Design By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:52:16 +0000 Creating a presentation is one of the best ways to convey information to a wide audience in an easy-to-follow manner. Such presentations are often made using attractive and unique designs to help draw-in viewers. One style that has remained popular among presentation designers throughout the years is “minimalist” presentations. Minimalist presentations rely on the concept... Full Article Design minimalism presentation presentations
mal 10 Beautifully Designed, Minimal & Name-Centric Business Cards By speckyboy.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:35:53 +0000 Sometimes all you need is a name. It is a powerful thing. It always has a meaning and, even more, it has a subtext and undertone. A name can speak... The post 10 Beautifully Designed, Minimal & Name-Centric Business Cards appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. Full Article Inspiration Print Design Brand Design Brand Inspiration Business Cards Design Trends Graphic Inspiration
mal Family Of Romanian Photographer Moved To A Small Town In The UK And He Started Discovering The Beauty Of This Country By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:32:48 +0000 According to Aurel Paduraru: “I am a Romanian photographer and traveler. Last year, my wife, our five-year-old son, and I... Full Article Photography landscapes romania UK
mal Time Machine: Smallpox epidemic hit Meskwaki hard in 1901 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:51:24 PDT At the turn of the 20th century, a vaccine had been developed for smallpox, a virus that killed millions in the 1800s. Those who survived the disease were often left badly scarred or blind. The... Full Article Time Machine
mal Marie "Mamalaki" Francine Kasidi By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:23:29 PDT MARIE "MAMALAKI" FRANCINE KASIDIIowa CityOn Monday, April 27, 2020, Marie "Mamalaki" Francine Kasidi was called home by God after a brave battle with cancer. She was 57 years old. Marie loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was a pillar in the community.Visitation will be this Friday at 4 to 8 p.m. at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. The burial service will be noon this Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. For instructions for the visitation and services, a complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com. Full Article Obituaries
mal Time Machine: Smallpox epidemic hit Meskwaki hard in 1901 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:51:24 PDT At the turn of the 20th century, a vaccine had been developed for smallpox, a virus that killed millions in the 1800s. Those who survived the disease were often left badly scarred or blind. The vaccine’s protection, though, lasted only five years and had to be renewed. And people forgot to do that, leading to occasional epidemics, including a serious outbreak on the Meskwaki Settlement near Tama.In February 1901, three dozen Iowa communities reported smallpox outbreaks. When Des Moines reported 200 smallpox cases in late February, the mayor closed the schools and prohibited public gatherings. Still, no one died. That would not be the case at the Meskwaki Settlement.Meskwaki OutbreakOn Oct. 22, 1901, an area resident told Dr. Benjamin Thompson of Tama, “I believe the Indians have the smallpox.” Thompson went to the nearby Meskwaki Settlement, home to 309 people, to investigate. He learned that an Indian from the Winnebago tribe had visited the settlement Sept. 23. He had become ill, but no doctor was called and he continued meeting with tribe members. Two weeks later, the Meskwaki were becoming ill. Thompson went back to the settlement with Dr. George Carpenter of Toledo. The first wickiup they visited had four active smallpox cases and three people recovering from the virus. Two Meskwaki who’d lived there had died.The doctors found another five cases and were told of two other deaths. The doctors that night reported to a joint meeting of the boards of health in Tama, Toledo and Montour.William Malin, the Interior Department’s Indian agent for the settlement, insisted there was no problem. But after another medical visit to the settlement, the three cities quarantined themselves.By Nov. 2, 70 Meskwaki had smallpox, and nine members of the tribe had died. Two weeks later, the totals had risen to 90 Meskwaki with smallpox and 35 deaths. To complicate matters, the Meskwaki declined offers to go to the hospital, they refused smallpox vaccinations and they refused to stay on the settlement. If they became sick, they would hide from the doctors.The Tama Herald reported, “It looks as though the disease must run its course through the tribe, carrying off the aged and the infirm and weakening the constitution of those who may survive.”Quarantine EnforcedThe Iowa governor appealed to Interior Secretary Ethan Hitchcock for authority to enforce the quarantine among the Meskwaki. Hitchcock complied, giving the state the authority to “take any necessary action.” National Guard hospital tents and cots were shipped to the settlement. The Meskwaki were vaccinated, and they acquiesced to the quarantine.The local towns began raising money for medicines and provisions not covered by the federal government.Meanwhile, Congress appropriated $50,000 — more than $1 million in today’s dollars — to eradicate smallpox on the settlement. The bill gave the Interior Department the authority to quarantine the village and, if necessary, burn Meskwaki wickiups and clothing to halt the contagion.The state of Iowa chipped in another $7,000 to burn the clothing, blankets, wickiups and other property belonging to the Tama tribe and to provide replacements for the Meskwaki. The money paid for disinfectants — formaldehyde gas and corrosive sublimate fluid — to bathe tribal members and their dogs. Members of the tribe were forced to move to a camping ground while their village was decontaminated.Malin, the Indian agent, reported to the Interior Department it took seven days to clean and renovate “the Indian camp.”“During this process, a large number of the wickiups, where the disease had been prevalent, also large quantities of clothing, bedding and other infected property, were committed to the flames and new goods of similar character supplied,” he reported. “Twenty-four new board houses, built of good lumber, and some 2,700 square yards of very heavy duck for tents, to those who preferred tents to houses, were given in lien of the wickiups destroyed. ... The Indians emerged from the trying ordeal through which they had passed and came out into the world again, after having been confined to the limited area of their camping grounds ... with a higher and better conception of the white man’s civilization.”That assessment aside, the Meskwaki Settlement survived and grew. It now covers 8,000 acres and is home to 800 of the tribe’s 1,300 members.It wasn’t until 1980 that smallpox was declared eradicated worldwide. l Comments: d.fannonlangton@gmail.com Full Article Time Machine
mal Our New Normal, Together By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 As the world works to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are foremost with those already ill from the virus and those on the frontlines, slowing its spread. The bravery and commitment of healthcare workers everywhere is an inspiration. While Viget’s physical offices are effectively closed, we’re continuing to work with our clients on projects that evolve by the day. Viget has been working with distributed teams to varying degrees for most of our 20-year history, and while we’re comfortable with the tools and best practices that make doing so effective, we realize that some of our clients are learning as they go. We’re here to help. These are unprecedented times, but our business playbook is clear: Take care of each other. We’re in this together. Our People Team is meeting with everyone on our staff to confirm their work-from-home situation. Do they have family or roommates they can rely on in an emergency? How are they feeling physically and mentally? Do they have what they need to be productive? As a team, we’re working extra hard to communicate. Andy hosts and records video calls to answer questions anyone has about the crisis, and our weekly staff meeting schedule will continue. Recognizing that our daily informal group lunches are a vital social glue in our offices, Aubrey has organized a virtual lunch table Hangout, allowing our now fully-distributed team to catch up over video. It ensures we have some laughs and helps keep us feeling connected. Our project teams are well-versed in remote collaboration, but we understand that not all client projects can proceed as planned. We’re doing our best to accommodate evolving schedules while keeping the momentum on as many projects as possible. For all of our clients, we’re making clear that we think long-term. We’re partners through this, and can adapt to help our clients not just weather the storm, but come through it stronger when possible. Some clients have been forced to pause work entirely, while others are busier than ever. Viget has persevered through many downturns -- the dot com crash, 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and a few self-inflicted close-calls. In retrospect, it’s easy to reflect on how these situations made us stronger, but mid-crisis it can be hard to stay positive. The consistent lesson has been that taking care of each other -- co-workers, clients, partners, community peers -- is what gets us through. It motivates our hard work, it focuses our priorities and collaboration, and inspires us to do what needs to be done. I don’t know for certain how this crisis will play out, but I know that all of us at Viget will be doing everything we can to support each other as we go through it together. Full Article News & Culture
mal Our New Normal, Together By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 As the world works to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are foremost with those already ill from the virus and those on the frontlines, slowing its spread. The bravery and commitment of healthcare workers everywhere is an inspiration. While Viget’s physical offices are effectively closed, we’re continuing to work with our clients on projects that evolve by the day. Viget has been working with distributed teams to varying degrees for most of our 20-year history, and while we’re comfortable with the tools and best practices that make doing so effective, we realize that some of our clients are learning as they go. We’re here to help. These are unprecedented times, but our business playbook is clear: Take care of each other. We’re in this together. Our People Team is meeting with everyone on our staff to confirm their work-from-home situation. Do they have family or roommates they can rely on in an emergency? How are they feeling physically and mentally? Do they have what they need to be productive? As a team, we’re working extra hard to communicate. Andy hosts and records video calls to answer questions anyone has about the crisis, and our weekly staff meeting schedule will continue. Recognizing that our daily informal group lunches are a vital social glue in our offices, Aubrey has organized a virtual lunch table Hangout, allowing our now fully-distributed team to catch up over video. It ensures we have some laughs and helps keep us feeling connected. Our project teams are well-versed in remote collaboration, but we understand that not all client projects can proceed as planned. We’re doing our best to accommodate evolving schedules while keeping the momentum on as many projects as possible. For all of our clients, we’re making clear that we think long-term. We’re partners through this, and can adapt to help our clients not just weather the storm, but come through it stronger when possible. Some clients have been forced to pause work entirely, while others are busier than ever. Viget has persevered through many downturns -- the dot com crash, 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and a few self-inflicted close-calls. In retrospect, it’s easy to reflect on how these situations made us stronger, but mid-crisis it can be hard to stay positive. The consistent lesson has been that taking care of each other -- co-workers, clients, partners, community peers -- is what gets us through. It motivates our hard work, it focuses our priorities and collaboration, and inspires us to do what needs to be done. I don’t know for certain how this crisis will play out, but I know that all of us at Viget will be doing everything we can to support each other as we go through it together. Full Article News & Culture
mal Our New Normal, Together By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 As the world works to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are foremost with those already ill from the virus and those on the frontlines, slowing its spread. The bravery and commitment of healthcare workers everywhere is an inspiration. While Viget’s physical offices are effectively closed, we’re continuing to work with our clients on projects that evolve by the day. Viget has been working with distributed teams to varying degrees for most of our 20-year history, and while we’re comfortable with the tools and best practices that make doing so effective, we realize that some of our clients are learning as they go. We’re here to help. These are unprecedented times, but our business playbook is clear: Take care of each other. We’re in this together. Our People Team is meeting with everyone on our staff to confirm their work-from-home situation. Do they have family or roommates they can rely on in an emergency? How are they feeling physically and mentally? Do they have what they need to be productive? As a team, we’re working extra hard to communicate. Andy hosts and records video calls to answer questions anyone has about the crisis, and our weekly staff meeting schedule will continue. Recognizing that our daily informal group lunches are a vital social glue in our offices, Aubrey has organized a virtual lunch table Hangout, allowing our now fully-distributed team to catch up over video. It ensures we have some laughs and helps keep us feeling connected. Our project teams are well-versed in remote collaboration, but we understand that not all client projects can proceed as planned. We’re doing our best to accommodate evolving schedules while keeping the momentum on as many projects as possible. For all of our clients, we’re making clear that we think long-term. We’re partners through this, and can adapt to help our clients not just weather the storm, but come through it stronger when possible. Some clients have been forced to pause work entirely, while others are busier than ever. Viget has persevered through many downturns -- the dot com crash, 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and a few self-inflicted close-calls. In retrospect, it’s easy to reflect on how these situations made us stronger, but mid-crisis it can be hard to stay positive. The consistent lesson has been that taking care of each other -- co-workers, clients, partners, community peers -- is what gets us through. It motivates our hard work, it focuses our priorities and collaboration, and inspires us to do what needs to be done. I don’t know for certain how this crisis will play out, but I know that all of us at Viget will be doing everything we can to support each other as we go through it together. Full Article News & Culture
mal The minimalist field researcher: What's in my bag? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Sep 2019 08:11:19 GMT When carried out in a lab, user experience research is gear heavy. You need technology to record audio, video and the screen of the device under test. In contrast, when carried out in the field, user experience research is more lightweight. Even so, there are a few non-obvious items of kit that I find essential on a field visit. Full Article
mal Intercellar - Accidental Anomalies of Particle Wallpapers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Intercellar - Accidental Anomalies of Particle Wallpapers AoiroStudioMay 07, 2020 Intercellar is a series of free wallpapers designed 'by accident' by Crtomir Just. I mentioned 'accident' because 'the images are the results of errors in particle simulations'. I think they are super stunning and crispy. We took the liberty to share Crtomir's entire collection and their 'download links'. You can download the 8K wallpapers, this feature is a reminder of what we used to do back in the days. We are definitely living in different times but it's always a nice reminder to remember what we were made of. These images are the results of errors in particle simulations. While accidentally trying to scrub through the timeline, the otherwise predictable simulation explodes and is forced to take strange turns by blindly filling the gap between missing frames. About Crtomir Just Crtomir is an art director and 3D artist based in Murska Sobota, Slovenia, his work slightly shifted and it’s plain awesome. Make sure to follow his work on Behance and store. Society6 Behance Download Wallpapers - The Sand of Times Download Wallpapers - Space Cowboys Download Wallpapers - Coraline Download Wallpapers - Funki Porcini Download Wallpapers - The Stones Roses Download Wallpapers - The Sting Full Article
mal 10 Breaths Back to Love with Kamal Ravikant By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:15:09 +0000 Kamal Ravikant was in a dark place. After four years of pouring his heart, soul, and money into his tech startup, it blew up. He lost everything – including himself. In a moment of desperation, a vow deep within came to the surface: to love himself. Though it was a bit of a foreign concept, he set out to undo the misery in his head through the lens of love. The practice Kamal formed became the self-published book: Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It. It sold over a half a million copies and is now newly expanded. In our conversation Kamal shares his ruthlessly practical way he unwound the negative thoughts and more importantly, made it last. In our conversation we explore: Mindset as a practice, including the 7 minute meditation Kamal uses to break old mental patterns Kamal shares his advice in getting unstuck, including giving yourself time to simply live Our brain is a monkey gone bananas. Pain, joy, loneliness, love are a universal part of the human condition such that no matter our individual circumstance we are all trying to tame it. and much more… Enjoy! FOLLOW KAMAL: instagram | twitter | website Listen to the Podcast […] The post 10 Breaths Back to Love with Kamal Ravikant appeared first on Chase Jarvis Photography. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast breath meditation mindset writer
mal Our New Normal, Together By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 As the world works to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are foremost with those already ill from the virus and those on the frontlines, slowing its spread. The bravery and commitment of healthcare workers everywhere is an inspiration. While Viget’s physical offices are effectively closed, we’re continuing to work with our clients on projects that evolve by the day. Viget has been working with distributed teams to varying degrees for most of our 20-year history, and while we’re comfortable with the tools and best practices that make doing so effective, we realize that some of our clients are learning as they go. We’re here to help. These are unprecedented times, but our business playbook is clear: Take care of each other. We’re in this together. Our People Team is meeting with everyone on our staff to confirm their work-from-home situation. Do they have family or roommates they can rely on in an emergency? How are they feeling physically and mentally? Do they have what they need to be productive? As a team, we’re working extra hard to communicate. Andy hosts and records video calls to answer questions anyone has about the crisis, and our weekly staff meeting schedule will continue. Recognizing that our daily informal group lunches are a vital social glue in our offices, Aubrey has organized a virtual lunch table Hangout, allowing our now fully-distributed team to catch up over video. It ensures we have some laughs and helps keep us feeling connected. Our project teams are well-versed in remote collaboration, but we understand that not all client projects can proceed as planned. We’re doing our best to accommodate evolving schedules while keeping the momentum on as many projects as possible. For all of our clients, we’re making clear that we think long-term. We’re partners through this, and can adapt to help our clients not just weather the storm, but come through it stronger when possible. Some clients have been forced to pause work entirely, while others are busier than ever. Viget has persevered through many downturns -- the dot com crash, 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and a few self-inflicted close-calls. In retrospect, it’s easy to reflect on how these situations made us stronger, but mid-crisis it can be hard to stay positive. The consistent lesson has been that taking care of each other -- co-workers, clients, partners, community peers -- is what gets us through. It motivates our hard work, it focuses our priorities and collaboration, and inspires us to do what needs to be done. I don’t know for certain how this crisis will play out, but I know that all of us at Viget will be doing everything we can to support each other as we go through it together. Full Article News & Culture
mal Convergent normal forms for five dimensional totally nondegenerate CR manifolds in C^4. (arXiv:2004.11251v2 [math.CV] UPDATED) By arxiv.org Published On :: Applying the equivariant moving frames method, we construct convergent normal forms for real-analytic 5-dimensional totally nondegenerate CR submanifolds of C^4. These CR manifolds are divided into several biholomorphically inequivalent subclasses, each of which has its own complete normal form. Moreover it is shown that, biholomorphically, Beloshapka's cubic model is the unique member of this class with the maximum possible dimension seven of the corresponding algebra of infinitesimal CR automorphisms. Our results are also useful in the study of biholomorphic equivalence problem between CR manifolds, in question. Full Article
mal Linear Convergence of First- and Zeroth-Order Primal-Dual Algorithms for Distributed Nonconvex Optimization. (arXiv:1912.12110v2 [math.OC] UPDATED) By arxiv.org Published On :: This paper considers the distributed nonconvex optimization problem of minimizing a global cost function formed by a sum of local cost functions by using local information exchange. We first propose a distributed first-order primal-dual algorithm. We show that it converges sublinearly to the stationary point if each local cost function is smooth and linearly to the global optimum under an additional condition that the global cost function satisfies the Polyak-{L}ojasiewicz condition. This condition is weaker than strong convexity, which is a standard condition for proving the linear convergence of distributed optimization algorithms, and the global minimizer is not necessarily unique or finite. Motivated by the situations where the gradients are unavailable, we then propose a distributed zeroth-order algorithm, derived from the proposed distributed first-order algorithm by using a deterministic gradient estimator, and show that it has the same convergence properties as the proposed first-order algorithm under the same conditions. The theoretical results are illustrated by numerical simulations. Full Article