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Thin Film Battery Market Worth $1.72 Billion by 2025 | CAGR: 27.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.
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SAN FRANCISCO, October 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
The global thin film battery market is expected to reach USD 1.72 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rapid adoption of wearable technology in the society, along with technological advancement is further propelling the market growth.
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Thin film battery has gained huge popularity due to its lightweight and small size characteristics and is expected to revolutionize the industry. Increasing demand for thin film battery to power compact devices coupled with improved safety is a major driving factor for the industry growth in the wearables and medical applications.
Below 1.5 V thin film batteries are generally used in low power applications such as smart cards, wireless micro-sensors, toys, RFID tags, and medical patches. Moreover, most of the manufacturers are integrating below 1.5 V thin film batteries for various applications. These properties are expected to have a positive impact on the industry.
The smart cards and medical segment are expected to collectively account for 28.7% of the global market share in 2025. Extensive R&D in the global battery industry on account of changing needs from various end-use industries has propelled the development of novel battery, which outperform conventional battery in terms of their performance and durability.
North America was the leading region due to rapid adoption of wearable technology by the people. The consumer is demanding electronics devices which are easy to carry around, which means it should be small in size and light in weight. The availability of a variety of thin film battery options and ability of customization is leading to the expansion of the overall market in this region.
Browse full research report with TOC on "Thin Film Battery Market Analysis By Battery type (Disposable, Rechargeable), By Voltage (Below 1.5V, 1.5V to 3V, Above 3V), By Region (North America, Europe, APAC, CSA, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025" at: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/thin-film-battery-market
Further Key Findings From the Report Suggest:
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 27.4% from 2017 to 2025 on account of increasing adoption of wearable technology around the world
- Wearable devices will witness fastest growth in terms of revenue at a CAGR of 29.2% from 2017 to 2025 owing to extensive introduction of innovative players
- Asia Pacific market is expected to witness significant development and was valued at USD 42.6 million in 2016 on account of growing electronics manufacturing industry
- Key participants include Blue Spark Tech, BrightVolt, Enfucell Oy, ST Microelectronics, Cymbet, Imprint Energy, Ilika PLC, LG Chem, Jenax Inc. and others. These companies are focused on increasing their market share by introducing innovative products.
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Grand View Research has segmented the global thin film battery market on the basis of type, voltage, application and region:
- Battery type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Disposable
- Rechargeable
- Voltage Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Below 1.5V
- 1.5V to 3V
- Above 3V
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Wearable Devices
- Medical
- Consumer Electronics
- Smart Cards
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- South & Central America
- Middle East and Africa
- North America
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The demand for a mobile payment solution is apparently very high on Canadian soil. As two PayPal studies show — one released last year, and the second one recently — Canadians are ready to go cashless. In fact, there is a significant rise in the percentage of mobile users who are losing interest in their wallets.
Last year, a PayPal study found that more than 70% of Canadians are ready to drop cash and use digital payment instead. This number is up from 27% recorded in 2011.
This year, the number of Canadians ready to go cashless rose to 87%, according to the PayPal survey. What's interesting though, is that it's mostly the younger generation (aged between 18 and 24) who are ready to go cashless.
The unfortunate news is that Canadian businesses aren't quite ready to receive payments through mobile phones, as the majority of those surveyed admitted that they couldn't pay for purchases with their mobile phone.
But how does the mobile payments solutions stack up in Canada?
Of course, PayPal has its own solution for boosting Canadian mobile payments. Back in March 2012 they introduced PayPal Here, their foray into the mobile payment solution. The solution came with a simple flat rate of 2.7% for card swipes and PayPal payments.
Six months later, the partnership between Rogers and CIBC has borne its own fruit: the two launched their own NFC mobile payment solution, Rogers Suretap, which is a combination of an NFC SIM connected to the user's CIBC Visa or MasterCard credit card account. PayPal was surprised to find that the companies claim they had the first mobile credit card transaction on Canadian soil.
Since then, another wireless player, Bell, has revealed its partnership with RBC to launch their own mobile payments solution to help kick start the Canadian mobile payment industry. According to their press release, the NFC-based payment solution will be available by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, a PayPal executive suggests that even Apple is eager to pave the way for mobile payments, as the next-generation iPhone will sport a fingerprint scanner, which will end the era of passwords.
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Bitter cold as it has been, Spring is certainly on the way and it's time to think about gardening. With that comes an awareness of those little critters that make all our efforts worthwhile, our pollinators.
Just in time, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is inviting the general public to participate in the first public "Kentucky Pollinator Protection Forum," to be held at the Office of State Veterinarian, 109 Corporate Drive Complex, Frankfort, Ky 40601, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24.
A large group of "stakeholders," including the KDA, Kentucky State Beekeepers Association, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Environmental Foundation, AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky, and about 18 other state and regional organizations, have been working in cooperation since 2015, and have all contributed to this program that hopes to educate about, and offer suggestions for, the precarious plight of our native pollinators, who are so essential for our food supply.
They are also wanting to receive public input, while at the same time making information available to the general public, such as best management plans, for a variety of people such as beekeepers, farmers, landowners, and those involved with chemical management of crops. Included are homeowners.
Besides best management plans, they are interested in increasing pollinator habitat, and supporting education and facilitating communication about this important subject. They want the public's input, so they're asking, if you can't attend, please feel free to send your opinions and comments to Dr. Tammy Horn-Potter, Ky. State Apiarist, with the Ky. Dept. of Agriculture. She can be reached via her email at firstname.lastname@example.com., or via her office phone 502-573-0282.
That our pollinators are in big trouble has been the subject of many studies of late. Trying to find the causes of decline has been the subject of countless referendums around the country, such that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started to require every state to hold two forums on the problem. This forum is the first one for this year, but the department expects to hold another one later in the year in Bowling Green, in July 2016, to go along with the Heartland Apiculture Society. The KDA will publish details on this second forum later.
A tentative forum for the meeting, which will run from 7-9 p.m. is:
7:00 to 7:20 p.m. – Introduction of stakeholders
7:20 to 7:45 p.m. – Summary of the Kentucky Pollinator Protection Plan
7:45 to 8:30 p.m. – Discussion of the plan
8:30 to 9 p.m. – Implementing elements of the plan.
For those who are interested, a draft of the Pollinator Protector Plan can be downloaded from the KDA Honeybee website. As mentioned above, Dr. Horn-Potter is eager to entertain comments and suggestions for the implementation of the plan.
According to the USDA, over 90 US crops are dependent on insect pollinators such as the honey bee. Bee-pollinated crops account for 15-30% of our agriculture crops (USDA 2013). Honeybees are not the only pollinators, of course. Pollinators include multiple species of flying insects including many different species of bees, as well as butterflies, some birds and bats.
As the plan points out, Kentucky historically has held a mixed role in apiculture. Prior to the 20th century, Kentucky's agriculture was mainly characterized by the cattle and dairy industries. Beekeeping and honey production flourished due to the amount of clover that was planted for the horses and cattle. However the introduction of tobacco began to dominate Kentucky agriculture and the western part of the country began to grow more alfalfas and fruits. Honey production became more of a cottage industry.
Nowadays, with the shift away from tobacco, Kentucky's land is being used more for cereal type agriculture, equine and manufacturing/urban usage. Unrealized at present for honey production is Kentucky's vast forests. Honey production via "truck farms" has actually improved in Kentucky, despite rainy seasons and bee losses by beekeepers. According to the Pollinator Plan, the consensus is "with its diverse patchwork of family farms, gardens, orchard and cereal crops, Kentucky is well-positioned to reclaim a leadership role in apiculture."
There are four main objectives to the Pollinator Plan:
1. Best Management Practices (BMPs): Developed to "reduce the exposure of honey bees and other pollinators to pesticides." Intended to be voluntary, they are looking to address this issue through education and communication.
2. Increase Pollinator Habitat: Actually a dual-benefit cost cutter, the state is looking at ways it can reduce costs associated with spraying and mowing pollinator habitats. Keeping in mind noxious weed control is still important, the Plan states that "how pollinator habitat is constructed is just as important as increasing it." Part of this plan is establishing pollinator "protection zones" in otherwise unused areas such as highway divides and right of ways. Pursuant to this is the practice of reclaiming mountain top removal and strip mines in three season forage sites as well as setting up Monarch way stations.
3. Communication: Not meant to be a comprehensive listing, the Plan is looking into opportunities to "get the word out." Electronic communications from state facilities such as the KDA, the Ky State Beekeers Association, Bee Aware Flags (to mark feral and established bee colonies), and events such as the Kentucky State Fair, county fairs, and conferences, are available to bridge the gap between the experts and the general public.
4. Extension and Outreach: Added to goal #3, this includes public forums such as this one, bringing in additional educational facilities, working on grants, etc.
Suffice it to say, these four goals are by no means limited to the bare bones written above. To get the full picture, please download the document at the link offered above.
Kentucky has had to endure many economic changes in the past decade. The loss of tobacco revenue and the sharp decline in coal mining has left, at least, those two groups of people in an economic quandary, not to mention all of the people who were employed in support positions for those two groups. Kentucky, with its rich tradition of horse breeding and racing, has always been considered an agricultural state, despite its manufacturing prowess. This plan seeks to enhance communication so as to increase pollinator habitat, providing them with nutrition and shelter, as well as enhancing economic development for small farms and businesses. This is a great way for the public to get involved in the far reaching development of this state.
For more information, please visit the following websites at the KDA bee page and the Kentucky beekeepers website.
To ask questions, or put your two cents in, please contact Tammy Horn-Potter, Ky. State Apiarist, with the Ky. Dept. of Agriculture. She can be reached via her email at firstname.lastname@example.com, or via her office phone 502-573-0282 or click on the links above.
Lyn Hacker is a Lexington native raised by Appalachian parents to be not only educated but proficient in the living arts – working very hard, playing music, growing gardens, hog farming, orchard management and beekeeping. The UK graduate has been a newspaper staff writer and production manager, a photography lab manager, a Thoroughbred statistics manager, a Bluegrass singer and songwriter, a registered respiratory therapist, a farmer, a Standardbred horsewoman, a Red Barn Radio promoter and a beekeeper. She lives on a farm in Sadieville.


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On a grey November day at his Hampshire home last year, Robin Dewhurst spat into a tube sent to him by a researcher from Edinburgh.
A DNA analysis of his saliva was to unlock the mystery of the origins of the future king and take Mr Dewhurst on an extraordinary journey of discovery.
The sample had been requested by Jim Wilson, a genetics expert at the University of Edinburgh and BritainsDNA, who had been tracing the matrilineal (female) line of Prince William.
Dr Wilson was intrigued by Eliza Kewark, the prince's great-great-great-great-great grandmother.
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Torrington's East Elementary School to be closed Friday due to student illness
TORRINGTON >> East Elementary School will be closed Friday due to a massive outbreak of student illness affecting approximately 100 children and staff members, according to school officials.
Principal Susan Fergusson said the school would be closed due to a stomach bug that had made its way around the school.
"Many of our students and staff have been affected," said Fergusson in an email Thursday. "Due to the number of people affected, and the fact that tomorrow was scheduled as a half day, the administration decided to heed the advice of the health department, and cancel classes for tomorrow."
One parent said about 100 children and staff were currently sick.
Diane Concannon said her son became sick after Tuesday's snowstorm, and that two of his best friends were also sick. She received a phone call from the school that it would be closed Friday to prevent spread.
"It's pretty common in this time of the year," Concannon said, "We need to be cautious about washing hands, wiping down grocery stores carts."
She also said she was happy that the school called, but she wasn't going to send her son to school tomorrow anyway. Another parent, Alfredo Viscariello, posted on Facebook, "Crazy my daughter missed yesterday cause of it." Another Facebook comment from Jessica Allen said, "Yuck! My friend's son was one of the kids sent home yesterday. I just called her to let her know what was said here and she had no idea."
Tom Stansfield, deputy director of health at the Torrington Area Health District, said it was the school's decision to close for the day. The health department did not make that call, but it is aware of it. He also said the department doesn't send out a lot of information on this issue, because children are involved.
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WACO, TX — Mogavero Investments, the holding company for Boulder Designs and Border Magic franchise brands, today announced the company has grown to 188 franchise units nationwide.
Since June 2017, Boulder Designs added 24 locations for a current total of 130 units. Border Magic added six for a current total of 58.
In a related announcement, the company announced it is offering franchise opportunities with its Boulder Designs/Border Magic brands in Canada. The expansion marks the first time the two brands will be franchised internationally with the offer targeting all ten provinces in Canada. Interested parties will be able to join a growing network of U.S.-based franchise owners. The company expects 25 Boulder Designs/Border Magic units to open within the next 24-30 months.
"We are growing at a pace we expected to ensure our franchise training and support is top-notch, and we continue to add team members to support our new and existing franchisees," said Butch Mogavero, CEO of Mogavero Investments. "Moving forward, we are concentrating franchise development on the West Coast and Florida in the U.S. as well as Canada."
Of Mogavero's 30 new U.S. franchise locations, ten are in Texas. Others include Oklahoma, California, Kentucky, Ohio, Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, Colorado, Georgia, and Nevada. Franchises have opened for the first time in New Mexico, Oregon, and Florida. Prime territories are still available in many areas of the United States.
For the sixth straight year, Boulder Designs/Border Magic moved up Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, which ranked it 296 in the category of custom boulder signage in 2018 up from 322. Military Times ranked Boulder Designs seventh in 2016, and fourth in 2017 and 2018 for Best: Franchises 2018 List.
About Mogavero Investments
Mogavero Investments is the holding company for Boulder Designs Franchising, LLC and Border Magic Franchising, LLC. Boulder Designs creates custom crafted boulders from sand that are any shape and size and used in many applications including commercial signage and landscapes. Border Magic utilizes a similar proprietary process for making landscape curbing for parks, commercial properties, and homeowners. The corporate office for both franchise opportunities is in Waco, Texas. Visit boulderdesigns.net, bordermagic.com, or call (877) 892-2954 for more information.


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Same-sex benefits suit against FedEx can proceed, judge rules
Stacey Schuett and Lesly Taboada-Hall had been partners for nearly 30 years, registered domestic partners since 2000, and the parents of two children when they got married in their Sebastopol home in June 2013. The next day, Taboada-Hall died of lung cancer at age 56.
Three months later, a Sonoma County judge issued Schuett a certificate that validated their marriage, even though it had taken place a week before the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that ended California's ban on same-sex marriages. That didn't stop FedEx Corp., Toboada-Hall's longtime employer, from denying widow's pension benefits to Schuett.
Now, Schuett has gained a legal victory that may be significant to other same-sex couples: A federal judge has ruled that she can sue FedEx for the benefits.
Although Proposition 8 had prevented California from recognizing gays' and lesbians' nuptials since 2008, the two women had done everything in their power to wed legally, and their marriage was validated by the state through its courts, U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton of Oakland said last week in a ruling that denied the company's attempt to dismiss Schuett's suit.
Hamilton noted that another federal judge had declared Prop. 8 unconstitutional in 2010. There would be no question then that Schuett and Taboada-Hall had been married, Hamilton said, "were it not for California's application of the unconstitutional law" until the Supreme Court ruling.
"Maybe it'll make things better for somebody else," Schuette, 55, said of the ruling. But she said she's still shocked that FedEx told the couple shortly before Taboada-Hall's death that Schuette would be ineligible for survivor's benefits because their marriage would not be legally recognized, and refuses to retreat from that position.
FedEx touts gay rights
The company's website promotes its "inclusive culture" and support of gay rights, and describes diversity as both "a smart business practice" and "simply the right thing to do."
"My wife earned her benefits during her decades of service to the company," Schuett said. "No employer should be permitted to ignore our families."
FedEx said it was reviewing the ruling, which it could appeal to higher courts.
The two women met at college, worked together at a local feminist publication called Women's Voices, and found that they shared the same birthday, Oct. 9 — a good sign for a relationship, Schuette said. While Taboada-Hall worked as a FedEx delivery driver for 26 years, Schuette stayed home with their daughter, now 20, and their son, 16, and worked as an illustrator of children's books. She now grows food for upscale San Francisco restaurants.
Taboada-Hall was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. She took a medical leave in November 2012 when her condition worsened. On June 3, 2013, her doctor told her she was dying.
Schuette said they had planned to marry years earlier, "and then Prop. 8 came along." Thoughts of traveling to a state that allowed same-sex marriage faded as Taboada-Hall grew weaker. As she neared death, their daughter, Clare, and her friends frantically summoned friends and relatives to their home to watch them be wed by a county supervisor on June 19.
"She was able to die knowing we were married, which was important to her and to me," Schuette said.
Until then, she said, "FedEx had treated us well. They had domestic partner benefits. They seemed to be on board."
But the company said its pension benefits did not cover a survivor whose marriage to an employee was not legal when it was performed. FedEx's pension plan tracked federal law, which then defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
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In its historic decision one week after the couple's wedding, the Supreme Court struck down that law and granted federal benefits to same-sex couples. On the same day, the court dismissed an appeal by Prop. 8's sponsors challenging lower-court rulings that declared the 2008 measure unconstitutional,
In Monday's ruling, Hamilton said the couple's marriage must be considered legal in light of the Sonoma County judge's decision to validate the ceremony retroactively.
She also said the Supreme Court's decision granting federal benefits for same-sex couples was retroactive — that is, it applied to couples who had been validly married, under their state's law, before June 26, 2013. Since FedEx's federally regulated pension plan was based on that law, Hamilton said, Schuett can sue the company for allegedly violating her rights under the law.
Attorney Amy Whelan of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, one of Schuett's lawyers, said because the facts of the case are not in dispute, the next step will be to ask Hamilton to find Schuett eligible for a pension without the need for a trial.
Whelan said the ruling should also be helpful for couples elsewhere who are seeking recognition of weddings performed before the high court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Prospective Tesla buyers, beware: The company's return policy appears to have changed. And by changed, I mean "done away with completely."
It used to be that new Tesla owners had a seven-day "no questions asked" return period, starting with when they took possession of their new vehicle. That no longer seems to be the case, however, with Electrek confirming via "sources familiar with the matter" that the policy was discontinued on Thursday. Oct. 15.
The dedicated URL that once existed for the return policy – https://www.tesla.com/support/tesla-return-policy?redirect=no – now automatically redirects to a Tesla support page that makes no mention of return options. And there's no way for press types like me to check with Tesla corporate directly because the company reportedly no longer has a public relations team.
(Mashable did reach out to a general Tesla press email that still seems to be working. We haven't heard back yet, but I'll update this post if/when we do.)
Tesla does, however, have dealerships. So I tried calling one and the salesperson who answered readily confirmed that yes, the seven-day return policy is no more. They told me the policy used to make sense because Tesla didn't have a major presence in many states, and so showrooms and test drives weren't widely available.
That's no longer the case, however. With more than 100 Tesla showrooms in the U.S. alone, it's much easier for a prospective buyer to check out one of the cars before they buy it.
The only piece that doesn't add up in that explanation ties to a recent change Tesla made to its return policy. Before the change, the policy held that a return within seven days was allowed with no questions asked, provided "you have taken delivery of your vehicle without ever having taken a test or demo drive with us." But the change, which happened in March 2019, did away with the test drive requirement.
If the return policy was done away with because showrooms and test drives are an option now for most would-be buyers, why would a 2019 tweak to the return policy allow for returns even after a test drive happens? This is the kind of question a PR rep would normally help us answer.
Whatever the reasoning may be, the result is the same: You no longer have a seven-day grace period to return a newly purchased Tesla. (To be fair, Tesla's original policy was generous compared to the rest of the auto industry, where no-questions-asked returns aren't the standard.) So you may want to hunt down a showroom and/or a test drive before you plunk down all that cash.


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Suman Rao hails from Rajasthan. She bagged Miss India 2019 title in June this year. After failing to get the desired result, Suman Rao told: 'More than the outcome, The desire to win is important and that's what keeps Me focussed'.
Interestingly, Suman Rao wishes to fight for gender equality as she comes from a community where girls face so much of discrimination. She feels mindset of the people has to change for achieving gender equality.
Not a big surprise to know that Suman Rao aspires to turn into an Actor. The 20-Year-Old takes inspiration from none other than Deepika Padukone.
Beauty Queens of 120 Nations competed in the 69th edition of Miss World 2019. Top 5 Contestants took part in the final question & answer round.


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Seven times in eight verses the author of Psalm 121 uses some form of the word "protect." He's knockin' on our noggin to remind us that the Lord will indeed protect his people. He winds up covering all the bases:
The LORD will protect you from all harm;
he will protect your life.
The LORD will protect you in all you do,
now and forevermore (Psa 121.7-8 NET).
From all harm. In all you do. All the time. Bad things may still happen. Persecution will come. Illness will still befall us. But our integrity will not be breached. Our faith will be strengthened. Our relationship with God will grow continually.
As a psalm of pilgrimage, the author's work assures the obedient Israelite that his joy will not be diminished by the dangers of the trip to Jerusalem to celebrate one of the yearly feasts. When we set ourselves to obey the Lord, he will pave the way.
I counted "you" or "yours" some eight times. God gets personal. He knows you're there. He knows you're coming. His hand will keep you.
Before you step out of your house, remember that he is present to protect you. Go with joy.


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For sequencing-based detection and quantitation of cancer-related gene mutations in the BRAF gene
The therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit is a molecular detection kit for the identification of mutations in the BRAF gene. The kit contains primers and reagents for amplification of the BRAF gene plus buffers, primers, and reagents for detection and quantification of mutations in real time using Pyrosequencing technology on the PyroMark Q24 System.
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Linearity was determined using mixtures of plasmids carrying the wild type or mutant sequence for the mutation V600E (GTG->GAG) in codon 600 of the BRAF gene (see figure "Linearity of V600E mutation"). The plasmids were mixed in proportions to give four levels of mutation (5, 10, 30, and 50%). Each mixture was analyzed with three different lots of the therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit in three Pyrosequencing runs with three replicates each.
The results were linear within an allowable nonlinearity of 5 % units in the tested range of 5 to 50% mutation level.
The precision data allows the determination of the total variability of the assays and was obtained at three different levels by analysis of the above mentioned plasmid mixtures with three replicates each.
Repeatability (intra-assay and inter-batch variability) was calculated based on the data for determination of linearity (three runs on the same day using varying lots of the therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit). Intermediate precision (intra-laboratory variability) was determined in three runs within one laboratory on three different days with varying operators, PyroMark Q24 systems, and lots of the therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit. Reproducibility (inter-laboratory variability) was calculated from two runs each in an internal and external laboratory and using varying lots of the therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit.
Precision estimates are expressed as standard deviation of the measured mutation frequencies in % units. The repeatability, intermediate precision, and reproducibility for the mutation V600E (GTG->GAG) in codon 600 was 0.6–2.1, 0.7–1.8, and 0.8–2.1 % units, respectively, in the measured range of 5 to 50% mutation level.
The therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit is used for quantitative measurements of mutations in codons 600 and 464–469 of the human BRAF gene in real time using Pyrosequencing technology on the PyroMark Q24 System. The BRAF gene encodes the kinase v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1, a proto-oncogene that acts downstream of EGFR. Mutations in the BRAF gene are found in 6–8% of all cancers and more frequently in melanoma (50–60%), colorectal cancer (10%), and thyroid (39%) cancers. Approximately 90% of these mutations are V600E substitutions.
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The product consists of 2 assays: one for detecting mutations in codon 600 and the other for detecting mutations in codons 464–469 (see figure "Illustration of the BRAF assay"). The two regions are amplified separately by PCR and sequenced through the defined region. Sequences surrounding the defined positions serve as normalization and reference peaks for quantification and quality assessment of the analysis.
After PCR using primers targeting codon 600 and codons 464–469, the amplicons are immobilized on Streptavidin Sepharose High Performance beads. Single-stranded DNA is prepared, and the corresponding sequencing primers anneal to the DNA. The samples are then analyzed on the PyroMark Q24 System using a run setup file and a run file (see figures "Pyrogram trace of a normal genotype in codon 600", "Pyrogram trace of a normal genotype in codons 464–469", and "Pyrogram trace of a GTG to GAG mutation in base 2 of codon 600"). The "Sequence to Analyze" can be adjusted for detection of rare mutations after the run.
The therascreen BRAF Pyro Kit is intended to be used as an aide to identify melanoma or colorectal cancer patients more likely to benefit from treatment with cancer therapies that are selective inhibitors of BRAF. The kit is used for the detection of mutations in codons 600 and 464–469 of the human BRAF gene.
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MPs have voted to allow military action to be carried out in Syria.
A big debate and vote was held in the House of Commons in Westminster on Wednesday.
MPs were deciding whether RAF planes should be allowed to carry out airstrikes in Syria against the group that calls themselves the Islamic State.
The vote ended 397 in favour of sending planes to Syria and 223 against.
The group called IS has carried out attacks all round the world - most recently in the French capital Paris.
British warplanes are already attacking them in Iraq but Prime Minister David Cameron told MPs that Britain should bomb them in the country next door, Syria, as well.
RAF Tornado jets carried out Britain's first air strikes against IS in Syria after the vote was taken.


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In the Mood for Love
(tornadogrrrl's suggestion).
This Friday, August 31. We'll start around 9 or 9:30. But feel free to drop by as early as 6 for out-hanging and dinner-having.
(BTW, for those of you who haven't noticed the pattern, I only seem to manage to organize movie nights when one of my lovely friends says "Hey Paul, can we watch {movie} in your basement?" So feel free to say that to me anytime I'm near my Google calendar.)


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We present a model for unconstrained and unobtrusive identification and tracking of people in smart environments and answering queries about their whereabouts. Our model supports biometric recognition based upon multiple modalities such as face, gait, and voice in a uniform manner. The key technical idea underlying our approach is to abstract a smart environment by a state transition system in which each state records a set of individuals who are present in various zones of the environment. Since biometric recognition is inexact, state information is inherently probabilistic in nature. An event abstracts a biometric recognition step, and the transition function abstracts the reasoning necessary to effect state transitions. In this manner, we are able to integrate different biometric modalities uniformly and also different criteria for state transitions. Fusion of biometric modalities is also supported by our model. We define performance metrics for a smart environment in terms of the concepts of 'precision' and 'recall'. We have developed a prototype implementation of our proposed concepts and provide experimental results in this paper. Our conclusion is that the state transition model is an effective abstraction of a smart environment and serves as a good basis for developing practical systems.
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Dr. Vivek Menon, Jayaraman, B., and Govindaraju, V., "Multimodal Identification and Tracking in Smart Environments", Journal of Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, Special Issue on Multimodal Systems, Services and Interfaces for Ubiquitous Computing, vol. 14, pp. 685–694, 2010.


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Students submitting work will have done all work on their own. Collaboration is only permitted where explicitly indicated as such by the instructor. Students are expected to exercise due care in identifying potential plagiarism. Work prepared by others and submitted as supporting documentation must be cited appropriately.
Any material provided for assessment purposes, including exam questions, case studies, and course content is subject to non-disclosure. Students shall not use, or contribute to the use of, course material provided by BCC to create licensing preparation or exam preparation materials that will be sold or otherwise distributed as part of a business arrangement. Students may not possess or seek information from other students, persons or sources unless specifically authorized for the subject exam or activity (as in a collaborative assignment). Offering unauthorized assistance to another student will be considered the same as obtaining it. Students shall not impersonate/represent or attempt to impersonate/represent other students and shall not seek the same.
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House Holds Hearing on USAGM, Former Executives to Testify
Lawmakers in Washington will hold an oversight hearing Thursday examining the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the parent agency of Voice of America and other U.S.-funded media networks.House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel, a New York Democrat, has issued a subpoena for Michael Pack, the USAGM CEO, to appear and answer lawmakers' questions. Pack has indicated he has a scheduling conflict and cannot attend.FILE – Michael Pack, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, is seen at his confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Sept. 19, 2019. Pack's nomination was confirmed June 4, 2020.Besides Pack, other invited speakers include former executives who resigned or who were fired soon after Pack took charge of the agency in June. These executives include former VOA Director Amanda Bennett; Jamie Fly, former Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty president; and Karen Kornbluh, chair of the board of directors of the Open Technology Fund.Republican and Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns over the firings of the agency's top media organization leaders, the agency's denial of visa extensions for its foreign journalists, and other issues that critics say are eroding the editorial independence of the U.S.-funded news networks that broadcast to foreign audiences.Pack, a former independent film and television producer, and head of a conservative foundation, has defended his actions in interviews and in communications with USAGM staff, saying he wants to protect the agency's editorial independence and make it more effective in achieving its mission.Pack has also said that government audits revealed serious, years-long security problems that were left unaddressed by the agency's previous leaders.


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I am so excited to have Pepper Basham back on the blog today as part of the Celebrate Lit Tour for Charming the Troublemaker. She is fun and quirky, and brings that into her stories as well. This book was, well, I can't even describe it to you. It was just amazing!
About the Book
Title: Charming the Troublemaker
Author: Pepper Basham
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 1, 2017
Troublemaking never looked so good…
When Dr. Alex Murdock is demoted to a university in rural Virginia, the last thing he expects to find is a future. But country charm never looks as good as it does on Rainey Mitchell.
Rainey Mitchell doesn't need a high-class flirt in her wounded world, but trouble and temptations wafts off the new professor as strong as his sandalwood-scented cologne.
When circumstances thrust them together to save her tutoring clinic, can the troublemaker find the hero inside and encourage the reticent Rainey to open her heart again.
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My Perspective
Those of you who have read one of Pepper's stories can sympathize – when you see the last page you sort of sigh. You might start to read the words a little bit slower just so it's not over. No more laughs, no more love interest, no more kissing scenes that make you want to go lay a big smooch on your hubby, and no more of Pepper's delightful writing! I had a HUGE book hangover when I was done reading this. I didn't even want to think about the next book I needed to read, as I wanted to continue the story of #AdorkableAlex and Rainey in my head. And I did. Don't laugh, but I really did create an extended ending in my head. You know you've all done that at one point in your life!
These characters are just so easy to love. Can you say #TeamAlex? Yeah, I am pretty sure I fell for him from the very beginning. Should I start a fan club? Yes, he was arrogant, but in a sexy kind of way. But underneath all that arrogance and confidence was this sweet, caring and vulnerable man. He had funny sayings, surprised me (a lot!), and was an absolute joy to read about. And Rainey? Well, she had some growth that needed to happen, but that's okay. If she didn't, she would be so boring to read about! I loved her quirky ways, her strong personality, and the way she acted around Alex. We're talking like the ultimate couple right here.
I cannot say enough good things about this book. You will love it, I am confident in that. You will laugh, cry, laugh some more, giggle, swoon, and smile. If you don't, please contact me – I'd like to help 🙂 But truly, read this and enjoy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Author
Guest Post from Pepper Basham
I have a thing for underdogs.
Lots souls who desperately need to find where they belong.
I can't help it! Call it a 'fix-it' mentality or an awareness that God rescued me and now I want to rescue other people…even fictional characters, but I'm definitely a softy for those characters that people are less likely to root for. Catherine from The Thorn Bearer/Keeper became my first rescue…and I just HAD to find another.
I guess that's how Charming the Troublemaker came into existence.
Dr. Alex Murdock desperately needed to be rescued.
In a bad way.
If you've had a chance to read my first book in the Mitchell's Crossroads series, A Twist of Faith, you'll know that Alex doesn't seem to be made up of much hero material. He's a flirt, a little arrogant, and…well, kind of like a lost puppy.
As book 1 grew and came to a close, I knew Alex and Rainey's story would be next…but I immediately ran into a real problem.
Who in the world was Alex Murdock? We really didn't get to know him very much in book 1. He zoomed in a few times, ruffling feathers and then finally showing off some interesting kindness/compassion in the end, but…he was still a big-time flirt.
So the question emerged: Can a flirt be a hero?
What is Alex hiding behind that ready smile and sense of humor? Why does he seem so lost?
The answers were surprising!! Just wait.
The Mitchell family draw him right in, as they did with Dee, and his world is forever changed.
And then there's Rainey. Strong-willed and independent, she is deeply wounded by her ex-husband's betrayal. Though she gives off all these 'confident' vibes, she hides her insecurities behind a tough exterior in a desire to keep people at a distance – well, everyone except her family.
Alex rocks her world with his ready charm.
And she sees beyond the plastic grin to recognize another wounded soul.
Throwing them together into a book has been a hilarious and heart-stirring adventure, I wasn't prepared to encounter. They're so much fun!
AND…he's ADORKABLE!! Seriously!! He is SUCH a dork, but makes me grin. And…he looks like Armie Hammer ?
Let me just give you a hint to some of my favorite scenes:
Anything with Sarah!
All of the scenes in Rainey's house
And those in Mama Mitchell's
Okay, I like the WHOLE STORY…and I can't wait to see what you think too.
Blog Stops
By The Book, November 14
Just the Write Escape, November 14
Avid Reader Book Reviews, November 15
Reading Is My SuperPower, November 15
Moments Dipped in Ink, November 15
Fiction Aficionado, November 16
autism mom, November 16
Fiction, Faith, and Fun, November 17
Inklings and Notions, November 17
Faithfully Bookish, November 18
Radiant Light, November 18
Reflections From My Bookshelves, November 19
The Power of Words, November 19
Cordially Barbara, November 20
Red Headed Book Lady, November 20
Smiling Book Reviews, November 20
Kat's Corner Books, November 21
A Greater Yes, November 21
100 Pages per Hour, November 22
Splashes of Joy, November 22
Carpe Diem, November 23
Bookworm Mama, November 23
A Baker's Perspective, November 24
The Important Things in Life: God, Books, & Chocolate, November 24
Daysong Reflections, November 25
Rachel Scott McDaniel, November 25
Remembrancy, November 26
Debbie's Dusty Deliberations, November 26
Christian Chick's Thoughts, November 27
Karen Sue Hadley, November 27
To celebrate her tour, Pepper is giving away a grand prize of a paper copy of A Twist of Faith, a mug from the Blue Ridge Parkway, one driftwood scented candle, one mango scented candle, and a Troublemaker snickers ? highly appropriate. Chocolate with a nutty personality :)!!
Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/c1f1


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When it comes to habits one of the ones I'm happiest to have practised this year was getting my nails done regularly. Naturally I have what feels like the world's worst nails – they're soft and bendy, and they tear way too easily, so getting gels done every fortnight has meant the that I have hands that finally look like they belong to an adult. Of course, gels aren't exactly great for nails either, so for a day or two between manicures, I apply Renunail Nail Strengthener.
Packaged like a regular polish, Renunail is completely clear, and works absolute miracles on my poor little nails. To get full effects of the product, they recommend that you apply two coats on your first day, nothing on days two, through four, then an additional coat on day five and two coats on day six. Since I'm not a fan of leaving nails bare for that long, I usually just do two coats on for a day or two, and I can really feel the benefits. My nails grow longer and feel far stronger than normal, and they've yet to peel.
If you're a fan of a regular polish manicure, I think it would also make a great base coat for any colour you want to wear, with the added bonus to strengthening everything underneath!
Renunail is priced at £21 per bottle, and is available here.


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The Office of the Provost would like to introduce this year's new faculty members to the UP community, highlighting two or three each week. This week, we are pleased to introduce:
- Laura Blackhurst, instructor, School of Nursing
- Priya Mani, lecturer, microbiology
- Itzel Cruz Megchun, assistant professor of design, Pamplin School of Business.
Visit the 2018 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.


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Skin hyperpigmentation is a prevalent dermatological disorder which could cause significant psychosocial impairment to individuals. Currently, most of the cosmetic companies incorporate either hydroquinone, kojic acid or arbutin into their skin whitening products. These compounds selectively target hyperplastic melanocytes and inhibit key regulatory steps in melanogenesis. However, due to the risk of carcinogenesis and complications of these compounds for long term application, there is still a great need for safer and more effective skin whitening alternatives.
Skin brightening, a process of lightening skin colour or giving an even skin complexion, can be achieved by reducing the concentration of melanin, the pigment responsible for the skin colour. The amount of melanin can be effectively reduced by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme in the skin cells.
The technology owner had identified a novel class of small organic compounds which demonstrated strong inhibitory activity against tyrosinase in enzymatic assay. These compounds can be formulated into skin brightening cosmetic products.


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In the name of Spring (again), I bring you books featuring girls with flowery and botanical names. Violets, Daisys and Lilys, you'll find them right here.
How I Live Now, Meg Rosoff
"Fifteen-year-old Daisy thinks she knows all about love. Her mother died giving birth to her, and now her dad has sent her away for the summer, to live in the English countryside with cousins she's never even met. There she'll discover what real love is: something violent, mysterious and wonderful. There her world will be turned upside down and a perfect summer will explode into a million bewildering pieces. How will Daisy live then?'" (adapted from Syndetics)
Featuring awesome protagonist Daisy. We also have the movie version on DVD, but it is R16 so you may have trouble reserving it with a young adult library card. Give us a call if you get stuck!
Cinder, Marissa Meyer
"Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future." (Syndetics)
Cinder has one horrible step-sister, but her other, lovely step-sister is named Peony. We also have this book on CD, and Rebecca Soler does an incredible job of narrating all the unique characters.
Embrace, Jessica Shirvington
"Violet Eden is dreading her seventeenth birthday dinner. After all, it's hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother's death. The one bright spot is that Lincoln will be there. Sexy, mature and aloof, he is Violet's idea of perfection. But why does he seem so reluctant to be anything more than a friend? Nothing could have prepared her for Lincoln's explanation: he is Grigori, part angel and part human, and Violet is his eternal partner. Without warning, Violet's world is turned upside down. As Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path. The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity…" (adapted from Syndetics)
Marcelo In The Real World, Francisco X. Stork
"Marcelo Sandoval hears music no one else can hear–part of the autism-like impairment no doctor has been able to identify–and he's always attended a special school where his differences have been protected. But the summer after his junior year, his father demands that Marcelo work in his law firm's mailroom in order to experience "the real world." There Marcelo meets Jasmine, his beautiful and surprising coworker, and Wendell, the son of another partner in the firm. He learns about competition and jealousy, anger and desire. But it's a picture he finds in a file — a picture of a girl with half a face — that truly connects him with the real world: its suffering, its injustice, and what he can do to fight." (adapted from Syndetics)
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares, Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
"Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash and Lily only destined to trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations across New York? Could their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will they be a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions?" (Syndetics)
Soulmates, Holly Bourne
"Every so often, two people are born who are the perfect match for each other. Soulmates. But while the odds of this happening are about as likely as being struck by lightning, when these people do meet and fall in love, thunderstorms, lightning strikes and lashings of rain are only the beginning of their problems. After a chance meeting at a local band night, Poppy and Noah find themselves swept up in a whirlwind romance unlike anything they've ever experienced before. But with a secret international agency preparing to separate them, a trail of destruction rumbling in their wake, they are left with an impossible choice: the end of the world, or a life without love?" (Syndetics)
This one doubly wins because the author (Holly) has a botanical name too!
Vampire Academy, Richelle Mead
"St. Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school—it's a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They've been on the run, but now they're being dragged back to St. Vladimir's—the very place where they're most in danger… Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy's ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world's fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever." (Goodreads)
If one's not enough, we have the whole series here in our collection!
On a Clear Day, Walter Dean Meyers
"Dahlia is a Low Gater: a sheep in a storm, struggling to survive completely on her own. The Gaters live in closed safe communities, protected from the Sturmers, mercenary thugs. And the C-8, a consortium of giant companies, control global access to finance, media, food, water, and energy resources–and they are only getting bigger and even more cutthroat. Dahlia, a computer whiz, joins forces with an ex-rocker, an ex-con, a chess prodigy, an ex-athlete, and a soldier wannabe. Their goal: to sabotage the C-8. But how will Sayeed, warlord and terrorist, fit into the equation?" (Syndetics)
This one's actually not out just yet, but you can still reserve it before its release in a couple of weeks.
Flora Segunda, Ysabeau Wilce
"Flora knows better than to take shortcuts in her family home, Crackpot Hall–the house has eleven thousand rooms, and ever since her mother banished the magickal butler, those rooms move around at random. But Flora is late for school, so she takes the unpredictable elevator anyway. Huge mistake. Lost in her own house, she stumbles upon the long-banished butler–and into a mind-blowing muddle of intrigue and betrayal that changes her world forever." (Syndetics)
The Fault In Our Stars, John Green
"Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten." (Syndetics)
I couldn't make this list and NOT include Hazel Grace! It just couldn't be done. We also have this as an audiobook on CD.
There are plenty more books that could have made it onto this list – have you got any suggestions? Let us know in the comments!


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Paperless benefits administration? A completely digital HR experience? Yes, this dream could soon be a reality with the right technology stack and strategic partners.
It's no secret that manual processes make every part of HR management cumbersome, inefficient and error-prone. And, mistakes can be costly, especially when it comes to compliance issues, and manual processes waste valuable administrative time that could be used for more strategic initiatives.
Not to mention—we live in the digital age and employees expect a digital experience at home and at work. Not only will migrating to an online benefits enrollment and management experience increase engagement across the board, but it will also provide your workforce with the benefits experience they've grown to expect.
See the top three benefits of ditching paper and read about how one company experienced a major uptick in administrative efficiencies with a completely digital solution.
1.) Save Money
Ah, money; the common denominator across any business, industry or language. Why wouldn't you want to save money? Switching to paper to digital will undoubtedly increase the quality of work you produce and reduce the cost of manual processes and materials related to print expenses. It's truly a win/win for all parties.
Still not convinced? Consider this. We've found that it takes the average small-medium sized organization approximately one hour per employee to enroll in benefits. For a business with 500 employees, that's 500 hours of manual HR time dedicated to just employee benefits enrollment alone.
Now, consider the efficiencies gained with migrating to an online enrollment process. This process only takes 20 minutes per employee, on average.
For an HR professional that makes $65,000 per year as a salary, this would equate to over $10,000 annually in savings!
This is just one example based on one company we worked with, but it's not hard to see how the savings could quickly add up over time.
Do we have your attention yet?
2.) Gain Efficiencies
Not only will a digital benefits administration solution save your organization valuable money, but it will also save you something that's hard to put a price on: time.
By eliminating paper and manual work from your HR processes, you'll transform your team into a lean, mean, people-managing machine.
Here is just a taste of how going paperless can increase your operational efficiency:
- Online benefits enrollment
- Rule-based automation of complex benefits
- Robust decision support tools for employees
- ACA compliance
- Flexible reporting tools
- Payroll and carrier integrations
All of these handy features are baked into your benefits administration solution to help you be as efficient as possible with managing and administering benefits.
3.) Maintain Compliance
Compliance is a top priority for most HR teams, with fines for non-compliance that can quickly escalate into the tens of thousands of dollars—or more.
The primary issue with monitoring and maintaining compliance manually is that paper processes are prone to errors and cumbersome to proof and correct.
Consider the same company we discussed earlier with 500 employees. Can you imagine filling out ACA forms for 500 employees manually? That's 500 opportunities for errors, and even a single mistake can be financially devastating.
Think about it this way: can you afford to NOT maintain compliance?
Success Stories
PlanSource and BambooHR recently partnered with Linode to provide a modern HR and benefits experience.
As a high-growth company, making the transition from cumbersome, manual processes to a more expedited, paperless solution was critical for growth. Linode had already transitioned much of the HR process to BambooHR and was seeking a benefits solution that seamlessly integrated into the HRIS system.
Between sending out forms and reminders, answering questions and completing enrollment, the entire benefits enrollment process took about one hour per employee.
See how we helped simplify open enrollment, payroll and reporting, which resulted in a 20% increase in administrative efficiency.
Are you ready to go paperless? Though this process does take time and planning to implement, the investment in time and resources is well worth the effort in the long run!
Let's Get Digital
Curious about the process or the timeline to go digital? Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.


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If you've always desired working with wood, you aren't alone. Many people would like to make things with wood and they have no idea how to get started. And you can, too. This article contains a lot of useful information. Keep reading and learn more about this fascinating subject.
Always make safety first with a woodworking project. Always use your tools in the way they were intended to be used and wear safety equipment at all times. Safety guards are on tools for a good reason and should never be removed. You don't want to start in your workshop and end in a hospital bed.
Reusable sanding blocks made by yourself will save money. Begin by cutting some 3/4 inch plywood into blocks. Your blocks should be 2.5 x 4.75. Spray adhesive on the wood and a piece of cork. Stick one block to your cork and be sure to cut your cork flush using a utility knife. Spray adhesive on the back of your sandpaper sheets and attach to the cork blocks. Lastly, put the sandpaper flush to the cork, labeling all blocks.
Try using a stair gauge as a crosscut guide. Clamp them to a carpenter's square while making sure they line up with the rise and run of your stair jack. After this, you will have to mark each of the notches. If you place the on the tongue that's on your carpenter's square, this means that together you can use this as a good crosscut guide for the circular saw.
Were you aware that your workbench height makes a difference in your quality of work? In order to attain the perfect workbench height, first measure how far it is from the middle of your waist to the floor. This lets you know what the best height is for your workbench.
If you plan to stain furniture, look in to gel stains. Gel stains work better on lumber because the liquid kind usually run. Not only that, but gel stains tend to be thicker than liquid, so that the pigment is consistent, which makes for a more even stain on vertical and horizontal pieces.
Tin snips are important accessories to use when you are woodworking. You can cut effortlessly and quickly with tin snips. Use the tin snips for laminate only so they stay sharp.
It is a good idea to keep a small ruler in your pocket, but you may find it falls out when you bend over because of the length. To solve this problem, purchase a metal ruler and keep it next to a small telescoping magnet in your pocket. Keep the ruler and the magnet in the same pocket. The ruler will stay in place.
If you have loose interior door hinges to work on, you may be able to just use a golf tee to help. Remove hinges and door from door frame and lightly tap one golf tee inside each of the screw holes. Cut off the length of golf tee that protrudes from the hole, then you put your door back up. The golf tee will help the screw bite into something.
You should add a bit of extra spring when you are gripping. You might require the use of a spring clamp at times, but you may only be able to use one hand. This isn't a simple task! There is a way to make it easier. Prior to starting glue-ups, gather your clamps and place them on one piece of wood with both hands. They will be handy to grab with one hand as you need them.
Wear safe footwear when you are in the shop working on projects. Where you're working there will be tools, nails, and wood pieces everywhere. Stepping on a nail can really hurt your feet! Shoes must be sturdy in order to withstand walking around your shop.
You shouldn't be a perfectionist with tape measures. A story stick is a useful item. It is always possible to work to a cut in increments. Just cut scrap wood so you can dry fit the piece. Variety in planning your cuts also keeps boredom from becoming a factor in your project.
Throwing back a couple of beers when woodworking might seem like a fun thing to do when you're working. However, saws and beer together is never a combination that shows good results. Don't ever drink while working on projects. This is also true for illegal and prescription drugs.
Try to keep your cool. Some people get mad when their project doesn't come together like they plan. Keep in mind that your finished project is somewhere inside that piece of wood. Go slow in the beginning, and soon you will see your patience paying off. You will reach the end of your project imminently!
Always consider future changes when planning a large project. An example of this is when in the future you might need to put in electricity to a project. If that's the case, make sure you leave enough room for switches, wiring, and lights.
Watching people work helps you learn new techniques. Many videos are available online which can teach you how to use different tools. You may watch the whole project from the start to finish to see each aspect of a project.
Prior to cutting any chunk of wood, go over it for any signs of metal, such as nails and screws. Even with new lumber this is important to make sure you don't have an accident. Lumber is sometimes bundled with stapled bands.
As you may already know, a fly cutter is a very hazardous tool to work with. If you want to make the arm and bit more easy to see so you can stay away from them, you should paint its tips with paint that's fluorescent. This way they are easier to see and stay clear of, making the work much safer.
Woodworking is something you can learn to do. It is extremely rewarding to take a piece of wood and craft it into something useful. Whatever you're thinking of creating, you should now know what you have to do to make your project a reality. So get on out there, and get moving on a project. So what if you don't have a bird?


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Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
SMU at Tulane 10/16/2020
Oct. 16, 2020 06:59 PM EDT
Special teams, defense spark unbeaten Liberty to 40-7 win
Oct. 10, 2020 03:35 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Treon Sibley and Damario Douglas starred on special teams and Liberty beat Louisiana-Monroe 40-7 on Saturday. Sibley...
King, Byrd help Ga. Southern beat ULM 35-30
Oct. 03, 2020 11:00 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — J.D. King ran for a career-high 196 yards and a score, Rashad Byrd had a tackle at the 1-yard line in the closing seconds, and Georgia...
Virus-caused disruptions get blame for special teams follies
By Eric Olson Sep. 17, 2020 02:56 AM EDT
Army surge shortcircuited by coronavirus
By John Kekis Sep. 16, 2020 02:24 AM EDT
The Latest: Chicago Fire player tests positive for virus
By The Associated Press Aug. 21, 2020 10:47 PM EDT
No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia square off for ACC title
By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2019 01:51 PM EST
Lewis, Louisiana-Lafayette beat Louisiana-Monroe 28-21
Nov. 30, 2019 11:16 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Levi Lewis threw three touchdown passes, Stevie Artigue kicked a 27-yard field goal with 1:21 to play, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat...
Evans, Johnson lead UL Monroe to 45-42 win over Chanticleers
Nov. 23, 2019 08:59 PM EST
MONROE, La. (AP) — Caleb Evans threw for two touchdowns and Josh Johnson ran for two more as Louisiana Monroe rallied to get past Coastal Carolina 45-42 on...
Werts leads Georgia Southern past UL Monroe 51-29
Nov. 16, 2019 06:38 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Shai Werts threw for one touchdown, ran for two and the defense came up with three turnovers as Georgia Southern rolled to a 51-29 win...
Evans runs, passes UL Monroe to 45-31 win over Georgia State
Nov. 09, 2019 08:46 PM EST
MONROE, La. (AP) — Caleb Evans threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 110 yards and another score, leading UL Monroe to a 45-31 victory over...
Murray has 3 TDs, Arkansas State holds off Louisiana-Monroe
Nov. 02, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — Marcel Murray ran for 175 yard and three scores as Arkansas State scored twice in the fourth quarter to hold off Louisiana-Monroe 48-41 on...
Thomas, No. 24 Appalachian State roll past La.-Monroe 52-7
By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2019 06:48 PM EDT
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG
By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT
No. 24 App State looks to keep longer hold on Top 25 ranking
By Steve Reed Oct. 18, 2019 10:15 AM EDT
No. 24 Appalachian State hosts Louisiana-Monroe
By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
Josh Johnson runs for 2 TDs, UL Monroe beats Texas State
Oct. 11, 2019 12:58 AM EDT
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Josh Johnson ran 22 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns to help UL Monroe beat Texas State 24-14 on Thursday night. Caleb...
Gainwell runs wild in Memphis' 52-33 win over UL Monroe
Oct. 05, 2019 08:06 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — Brady White threw three touchdown passes, Kenneth Gainwell ran for 209 yards and two scores, and Memphis beat Louisiana Monroe 52-33 on Saturday. ...
Evans accounts for 4TDs; La. Monroe downs S. Alabama 30-17
Sep. 28, 2019 10:36 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — Caleb Evans threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns and Louisiana Monroe beat South Alabama 30-17 on Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference...
Purdy scores 6 TDs, Iowa State throttles ULM 72-20
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