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Kevin Lipe, formerly of GBB and now of the Memphis Flyer's "Beyond The Arc" blog, clearly understands this. His article from today, titled "Are the Grizzlies Getting Better?", calls into question the moves (or lack thereof) being made to make Memphis better this coming season. In the wake of the rapid movement of the NBA Draft and Zach Randolph contract extension there has been a ton of good vibes in Grizz Nation. The gang is getting back together, Jordan Adams and Jarnell Stokes were highly rated on the Grizzlies Big Board on draft night, the future is bright!
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A step back and a deep breath would call that thought into question. Free Agency has begun, and due to Zach Randolph's extension including him opting in to this season's player option at $16.5 million Memphis is unable to be a true player in the market. The roster has a glaring hole at Small Forward, and while Quincy Pondexter and Tony Allen could potentially fill that role it is not ideal for a team whose owner has stated his goal is to bring a championship to Memphis in the next three seasons.
If you are a believer in the "core four" idea, as most fans are and apparently the Front Office is, this three season number is key because that is the length of the Zach Randolph and Tony Allen contracts. For two players who have already shown signs of health concerns and declining production, this is realistically their last three seasons in Memphis and potentially playing basketball, at least at a high level. How will 33% of that window, this coming year, be spent? Lipe is not so sure...
...but the truth of the matter is that the Grizzlies don't have any cap room left, not enough to make a splash in free agency.
Which is a problem-if not this year, than for the future of this multi-year Grizzlies run.
It is a problem. As the years go on, the possibility that this team as presently constructed has reached its ceiling is becoming more and more likely. If you are satisfied with first round exits and being competitive in the loaded Western Conference, you may be more apt to want to hold on to that status quo. The words of Robert Pera go against that line of thinking though- a championship is the endgame. Despite those words, as Lipe puts it...
The Grizzlies, it seems, are basically running the same team back out and hoping that there aren't any midseason injuries that tank their playoff seeding again.
The counter to the anti-"status-quo" argument is that this team was not healthy this past year, that the Quincy Pondexter injury had just as much (if not more) to do with Tayshaun Prince playing as anything. The possibility that a healthy Gasol all season long puts Memphis against Houston or Portland in the first round, not fighting to avoid the eventual World Champion San Antonio Spurs just to play the MVP Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, also gets mentioned in the "bring em' all back as is and make a run" line of thinking.
This is all well and good, but remember that injury (Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook) can at least be used to partially explain the run that Memphis made in 2013. That run gives so many fans hope that this group of beloved Grizzlies can get the job done. However, how much was it the Grizzlies and how much was it the window opening perfectly at the right time? Is it indeed possible, as Bill Simmons stated before the start of this past season, that Grit and Grind has missed its best chance?
The Western Conference, when healthy, is not going anywhere and is improving, as Lipe points out. The Warriors have made moves to improve already, the Rockets and the Clippers are active in talks with multiple teams and the Trailblazers have a sound young core that is on the upswing, unlike Memphis' aging group. The Spurs, while old, are also still the Spurs and are positioned to make yet another run. Oklahoma City is going nowhere as long as they have Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka. Even the Pelicans, a team Memphis struggled with last season, have improved with the addition of Omer Asik. The West is growing stronger.
And here stands Memphis, whose biggest additions so far have been at best this coming season a rotation smaller wing in Jordan Adams and a fourth big in Jarnell Stokes. Could they be bigger contributors in the future? Absolutely, but that is time that this core group of Grizzlies does not have. The Z-Bo opt-in has forced Memphis to not have as much ability to sign free agents. Because of this, hoping to bring back an aging Mike Miller may be the best the Grizzlies can do. Miller's shooting is valuable but at what cost? Will the return of Mike Miller get Memphis that much closer to a championship with the roster as constructed?
No, it won't.
It is true that the finances of the roster are set up as such that next Summer, when Tayshaun Prince's $7.7 million and $6.5 million of Zach Randolph come off the books, real cap space will be available to add help. Again, though, it feels as if there is an assumption that last year's team can come back and be just as good if not better, and that is a dangerous road to go down without any improvements now. As for 2015, what about the distinct possibility that it will be another year of decline for Z-Bo and TA? Randolph and Allen will be another year older in 2015, another year closer to the end of their careers. This is not Houston, or the Clippers or Pelicans, where superstars are rising or in their prime. Mike Conley and Marc Gasol are, but outside of them? Declining starters and role players abound. It is hard to win championships this way.
The final paragraph of Lipe's piece is especially telling.
My worry is this: running it back this year might be fun to watch, but I don't think it'll end well-but given the salary constraints, the Grizzlies may already be locked in to that path. Trying to repeat past successes without adapting for the present is an endeavor almost certainly doomed to fail. As my old pal Heraclitus said, you can't step into the same river twice.
Tony Allen is a great example of this; as Lipe writes in his full post, while his stock is soaring after defending Kevin Durant so well in the playoffs he is aging and has a game dependent on movement, intensity and athleticism. When is it time to move on from a 32 year old player with three years left on his deal whose game likely will deteriorate? Will he be able to accept a lesser role consistently? Is it worth going through a down future of TA out of supposed respect for the past?
Greek philosophy aside, the brutal truth is laid out here. Sentimentalists will love seeing the tried and true "Grit and Grind" Grizzlies run out on the court again come the home opener in late October or early November, and it may well be that that is the best that can be done. It is important to understand that past successes do not guarantee future ones; the NBA landscape around Memphis continues to evolve, and the Grizzlies for now appear to be locked in to the past. Athleticism and shooting have yet to be added, and hopes are pinned to players who are coming off of serious injury or are more than likely about to begin a serious decline.
You adapt, or you perish; that is the premise behind Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. The Grizzlies have yet to adapt, and if they fail to (as Lipe states and I agree) Robert Pera's championship aspirations will fall short. Time is of the essence. I just hope the Grizzlies don't plan for a future with an aging core only to find out time has run out on them when it is too late to fix it. The current championship window is closing, Mr. Pera. Adapt or perish.
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If you've just shelled out for a new Samsung Galaxy S21 you might be wondering how easy it is to repair should anything happen to it, and we now have the answer. In short, not very, but it should at least be easier to repair than its predecessor.
That's according to iFixit (opens in new tab), which did a video teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S21, resulting in a final repairability score of just 4 out of 10.
That's not great, and we'll get into why it scored so low in a minute, but two areas that make it more easily repairable than the Samsung Galaxy S20 are the plastic back, which is easier to remove than a glass one (as well as being more durable), and the flat display, which is also more easily removed than the curved one on the Samsung Galaxy S20.
- Read our full Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review
- Check out our Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review
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So two of the key cost-cutting downgrades Samsung used for the Samsung Galaxy S21 are actually beneficial in at least this one way. Additionally, the video notes that the display cable is fully detachable here, which it wasn't on the Samsung Galaxy S20. That helps with repairability too.
Now for what's not so good. First of all, the display still isn't particularly easy to remove. In fact iFixit ended up killing the display during the teardown.
Secondly, the battery is glued down, which makes it a lot more difficult to remove than if there was just a pull tab as there is on some phones.
It seems then that Samsung certainly has some work to in terms of the repairability of its phones, which is all the more reason you should put your Samsung Galaxy S21 in a case.
- We're waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
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HeyMat - Mikkel Landscape Children's Rug
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When choosing a cat sitter versus a cattery – there are a range of things you'll need to consider. We outline the pros and cons of each choice for this important decision.
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Wondered about the different things a cat sitter might be asked to do? We've listed the various aspects of a typical cat sitter job, including things that aren't actually related to cats!
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Collab Art Contest
The 2014-15 Collab Art Contest is now accepting submissions. We accept any medium, and students may submit as many pieces as they wish. To submit, send a digital copy of your work to email@example.com or bring your artwork to Mr. Lally. The contest will remain open until December 23, the day before winter vacation.
The top entry will win a gift card to Orange Leaf, and will also be the cover artwork for volume 43. The best remaining pieces from a junior and a sophomore will be the cover artwork for next year's British Literature and American Literature textbooks, respectively.
Please see Mr. Lally or your art teacher with any questions. Good luck!
Check out the art of artist Stephen Wiltshire
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Hello everyone!
Art Club would like to announce that we are now taking submissions on our Art Club Tumblr!
This means that if you have created any art at all, just send it in! It could be from any of the art classes you might take at school, or even if you do anything in your spare time! All we ask is that you take a nice picture of your artwork and send it on over for our SUBMISSIONS.
There is more information on the Art Club Submissions page itself. Keep creating, and we hope to see your artwork!
Kavya Sebastian
Art Club Vice President
Congratulations to the following students whose work was selected to exhibit in the show at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society.
Alyssa Healey
Sarah Iodice
Emily Moreira
Tristan Squeri
Jovan Sematimba
Teneisha Mytil
Samantha Poulin
Keri Cucinotta
Jenna Hobgood
Alison Murphy
Camina Canada
Kailee Abeshaus
Aysha Afzal
Luisa Rabello
Abbey Hogan
Isabella Morgan
Stephanie O'Neill
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Cristina Daniels
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2015 MA Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest
Who is eligible?
Teens ages 14-19. High school-aged Massachusetts teens (14-19) not enrolled in post-secondary education, are eligible to enter the contest.
Note: Teens do not need to be enrolled in high school to enter the contest.
What do I need to do?
December 8, 2014. All posters and entry forms must be postmarked by Monday, December 8, 2014.
Only one poster per person. Mail posters to:
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Boston, MA 02108
Winner Announcement
March 12, 2015. Contest winners will be publicly announced on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Images of the winning posters will be posted on the contest website by the end of this day.
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Need more info? Go to www.mass.gov/dph/ohsp/teenpostercontest for more details including tips for creating your poster.
Still have questions? E-mail email@example.com or call (617) 624-5677.
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Edmonton Postal Code Map
The postal code map of Edmonton shows political boundaries, place names, highways, major parks and conservation areas, and points of interest. You can use this map for quick reference of infrastructures & other street details like interchanges, weigh stations and tolls. The map is ideal for tracking down delivery service areas, sales territories, and catchment areas. Moreover, it also assists in providing up-to-date information & is suitable to create multiple maps from city to county scales or anywhere in between.
You can create multiple maps by customizing this map around your business service area. Search for the location on the map and drag the arrows to define the print area. You can preview your map with all the details of the final print but at a much lower quality. The final map is available in high quality with clear boundaries that divide different postal codes. You also get the option to add a title and select your desired size, orientation, and finishing material.
About Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the center of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. With the population of 932,546 in 2016, it is Alberta's second-largest city and Canada's fifth-largest municipality. It is known as the cultural, governmental and educational center of Alberta.
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The format of the postal code is 'ANA NAN', where A represents an alphabetic character and N is a numeric character. The first character represents a province or territory, or a major sector entirely within a province. Most of Edmonton postal code is T5 or T6, followed by a letter, a number, and another letter. Like T5Z, where the "Z" indicates the general area of the city and the rest the specific part of a street.
The first three characters of the postal code identify the forward sortation area (FSA) which are associated with a postal facility from which mail delivery originates. The average number of households served by a single postal code is approx 19, but the number can range from 0 to 10,000 households.
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Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant Safari from Habarana
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Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant Safari from Habarana
(SKU: LK60321200) During this full-day tour to Sigiriya, you will visit a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site! Enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lanka's history. Thereafter enjoy the true essence of Sri Lanka in Sigiriya, go on a lovely Safari in Minneriya National Park or the best alternative park based on animal activity.
- Visit the Habarana rock fortress, a UNESCO world heritage site.
- A tour through a traditional village in Habarana.
- Enjoy a Sri Lankan village lunch.
- Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park.
- Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from/to Habarana.
- 1-Liter of bottled mineral water per person.
- Safari jeep for the safari in Minneriya National park.
- All taxes & service charges.
- Food or drinks.
- Entrance ticket.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of personal nature.
What to Expect
You will be starting your tour at 0830 hrs from your hotel in Habarana, where you will be picked up your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.
The first stop on your itinerary will be the Habarana rock fortress which you will reach by approximately 0900 hrs.
Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Habarana is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning.
Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Habarana, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walkthrough the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, the lion rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Habarana its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walkthrough the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
At around 1200 hrs you will depart from the Habarana Rock to start your village tour in Habarana at around 1215 hrs.
The trek begins with an awesome walk along a bund of a "Wewa" or a man-made reservoir. Thereafter you will enjoy a bullock cart ride while enjoying sightseeing of the rural village life. Your next phase of adventure will be a "Catamaran Safari" (Double paired canoe joined together with seating facility) at the scenic lake.
Finally, enjoy traditional lunch at a local house prepared by the village women. This is arranged on a typical & traditional buffet style (Clay pots – buffet) served on a lotus leaf and a cane thatched flat holder. You will also have the opportunity to witness the traditional meal preparation methods by the local women and to partake in the preparation of a curry.
At the end of the village tour, you will be taking a Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeler) tour back to the starting point. At around 1345 hrs, you will start the journey to reach the Minneriya National Park to start your safari at around 1430 hrs.
After a 3-hour game drive inside the park where you will witness herds of elephants, the tour will be completed at around 1745 hrs after which you will head back to your hotel. You will reach your hotel by around 1845 hrs.
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It was my father in law who originally suggested that I build a smaller version of my Barrowland Ballroom Lego model. I didn't give it much thought initially because I thought it wouldn't work. My original Lego Barrowland had proved to be a big hit on social media, with a lot of people wanting me to build one for them. The problem was that it took me the guts of a year to build that one, and measuring three feet long and more than a foot high it wasn't the most practical building to mass produce.
My first attempt to miniaturise it failed because I got hung up on trying to get lights that worked for it. But after experimenting with various battery operated lighting units I couldn't make it work in a way that looked right. At that point I didn't bother finalising the design.
It wasn't until midway through 2019 that I came back to the project and made an effort to get a prototype that worked without lights. I'm really glad that I did though, as I think the finished design looks great and is a decent representation of the building.
The main facade of the building (like its bigger brother) is made up of 2×2 tiles mounted on studded bricks. I've used L-shaped tiles to fit around the little windows and 1×2 jumper plates to mount the stars on. The stars are those glow in the dark ones that you can buy for sticking on the walls and ceilings of kids' bedrooms. But unlike for the larger version I didn't nick these ones from my own kids. Each star is superglued onto a round transparent plate.
The sign is made from a photograph of the original, blown up and printed on a transparency and then laminated (more on making signs here).
For the doors I use brown and dark grey container pieces, which have the right kind of panelled texture on them. The ground floor is mostly a flight of fancy, as the different stalls change over time. If you look at most pictures of the Ballroom, the gound floor is largely shuttered up when it's being used for gigs. So I've used a bit of imagination in designing some of the stall frontages, and each one I make is slightly different.
The white part, which I think houses the stairwell, was the most difficult to get right on the miniature version. Because it is an odd size (5 studs across) I need to use jumper plates to centre it into the rest of the model. This also allows me to add white plates to either side of it.
Now I've got the design right I can produce these more quickly. If you'd like to order one, please get in touch through social media. I can't post them in the mail because they are too fragile (particularly the stars) so you'll need to be in or around Glasgow. I'm also selling a few at Stephen O'Neil's Art shop in Shawlands.


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Care and upkeep of collections remain important during the COVID-19 pandemic. This section contains resources for the care and usage of collections, and practices adapted to the new cleaning policies and procedures under COVID-19. You will also find the use of collections in [digital outreach]. It is divided into three sections: Cleaning & Collections Care, Online Collections, and Building & Grounds Maintenance Care.
COVID-19 Resources Main Page | | This page was last updated December 2020
Cleaning & Collections Care
There are new challenges and concerns in collections care. Find resources below to guide you in caring for your collection while also maintaining proper COVID-19 cleaning procedures.
Cleaning Collections
- REALM Project – Research
Results of tests performed by a consortium of the OCLC and IMLS on the viability of the COVID-19 on typical library, archive, and museum surfaces over time.
- NCPTT – COVID-19 Basics
Basic overview of best practices for disinfecting cultural spaces and collections:
- Canadian Conservation Institute – Caring for Heritage Collections during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Cleaning and handling procedures for heritage collections.
- American Libraries – How to Sanitize Collections in a Pandemic
Best practices for cleaning and safety with library collections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cleaning Museum Spaces
- MNHS Historic/Adjunct Properties – Workplace Enhanced Cleaning Guidance for COVID-19
How to care for historic buildings and museum spaces.
- Association for Library Service to Children – Best Practices for Cleaning Play and Learn Spaces
Sanitizing practices for institutions with play-places and hands-on children's areas
Online Collections
While many institutions remain closed or at limited capacity, museums should still strive to connect with their audience digitally.
- Digital Archives
Making collections available online, with options for social distancing at the site.
- Digital Technology
An overview of digital technology with links to several resources.
- Social Media
A guide to social media as a museum or historic site.
Building & Grounds Maintenance Care
Find information below on how to care for and sanitize your outdoor spaces, with resources for institutions with gardens and animal collections.
- National Park Service Harpers Ferry Center – COVID-19 Exhibitry Cleaning Guidance
Guidelines on cleaning outdoor artifacts and interpretive elements.
- American Public Gardens Association – COVID-19: Resources for Gardens
General guidance of safety procedures for institutions with gardens.
- Canadian Conservation Institute – Closing a Museum for the Winter
Preparing buildings and collections for winter closures.
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums – COVID-19: Information for Zoos and Aquariums
Recommended practices for zoos, aquariums, and managed wildlife facilities in COVID-19 conditions.
- California Department of Public Health – COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Outdoor Museums and Galleries
Reopening outdoor museums and outdoor spaces.
- CDC – Guidance for Administrators in Parks and Recreational Facilities
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What does a walk in the woods have to do with dark matter?
If you take a walk through the woods this fall you will probably notice mushrooms appearing around fallen logs. If you look a little closer, you might also be lucky enough to spot a slime mold. Slime molds, fungi-like organisms that aren't fungi, are unicellular organisms with some very descriptive names such as dog's vomit (see image below) and have helped astronomers refine their search for dark matter.
Dark matter, as its name implies, is matter we can't see in the electromagnetic spectrum, but it has mass and it has a gravitational effect. So, if we can't see it, why do astronomers think it exists? Because without it, theories about the structure of the universe don't match observations.
Astronomers use a combination of observations, theory and experimentation to study the universe. As they've expanded their understanding of how the universe works, they realized that their observations and the theory do not always agree. An example of this is the speed with which stars move at the edge of a spinning, spiral galaxy. Based on visible matter, the stars at the centre of a galaxy should move much faster than those at the outer edge, but they don't! If you add more mass, increasing the gravitational influence on objects, then the observation and the theory agree. This added mass, matter we can't see, is what astronomers call dark matter, and it is important in shaping the large-scale structure of the cosmos.
But back to slime molds and that surprising connection to dark matter and the large-scale structure of the universe. Astronomers noticed the similarity between the behaviour of slime mold as it builds filaments to capture new food and how gravity shapes the cosmic web strands between galaxies and galaxy clusters. The cosmic web consists mostly of dark matter and gas, which becomes the fuel from which new stars develop. They applied the positions of 37000 galaxies to a computer algorithm inspired by slime mold behaviour to produce a three-dimensional map of the intricate filamentary network that makes up the cosmic web.
Our playlist this month is more focused on great background materials to help you deepen your understanding of dark matter. Although there aren't a lot of hands-on activities related to dark matter, maybe you can use what you've learned to inspire a fun costume for International Dark Matter Day, October 31. Send us a photo—we'd love to see what you come up with!
Grow your own slime molds. Read about slime molds and then follow the directions under the "finding wild slime molds" link to grow your own.
Ask yourself: Keep a journal documenting the growth of your slime mold. What surprises you about slime molds?
Read this collection of articles about dark matter.
Watch this short video about a recent discovery using images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Ask yourself: Imagine a more powerful telescope than Hubble. When the James Web Space Telescope becomes operational, how do you think it might change our understanding of the universe?
Read this article to learn more about how astronomers are using slime molds to study dark matter.
Ask yourself: How important do you think creativity is in scientific research?
Curious about the next steps astronomers are taking to detect dark matter? Have a look at this website.
Ask yourself: Which approach to dark matter experiments, direct detection or indirect detection, do you think will be the most successful?


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New Delhi [India], Mar. 10 : Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) sanctioned loan to 1000 women entrepreneurs for various income generating economic activities across the country on the eve of International Women's Day.
With the vision 'Empowering Women Economically,' BMB organised a workshop to encourage women entrepreneurs at the Registered Office of the Bank in Delhi.
Addressing the gathering, S. M. Swathi, Executive Director of BMB Ltd, emphasised on the need for women to be self-reliant. She highlighted the importance of women entrepreneurship for the growth of our country and BMB's contribution through the various women centric products, MUDRA loans, SME loans facilities etc.
"The Bank offers special discount to women entrepreneurs and women customers," she added. The Bank is focusing on the entire pyramid of Indian women; special attention is given to economically neglected, deprived, discriminated, unbanked, rural and urban women to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.
The Bank with a team of professionals with rich experience and expertise has designed and developed new products and services to suit the needs of women of all segments including Self Help Groups, women entrepreneurs, salaried women, HNIs and Corporates.
On this occasion to further encourage women entrepreneurship, the bank entered into an MoU with Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE) and Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (BWSSC).
It will encourage training, counselling and skill development of women through lending by BMB which is in line with 'Make in India' programme.
Bank also donated a part of its furniture to Mahila Chetna Kendra (Regd.), women charity organisation as a part of CSR activities.
Source: ANI


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Eating Forever...
I felt so full and satiated today - I just hit the perfect mix of meals and meal timing - pretty pumped! Having 2 eggs as a snack in the afternoon (between lunch and dinner) is a game changer.
Didn't feel hungry at ALL today! Or maybe my hormones have just calmed the fuck down LOL!
Started off my Saturday with a quick half hour on the stairs to make up for the cardio I missed yesterday. Felt great! I don't know how people tackled cardio before Youtube though... I love watching Vlogs as I step - makes the time fly by!
Also - finally tried out "The Beltsander Brownie" which - if you don't know is the holy grail of macro friendly desserts.
Here's the recipe if you wanna give it a go:
--> 25g of Whey Protein Flavour - Chocolate is best (I had to use whey as my vegan brand of protein doesn't work with this recipe - I'm sure I'll pay the price later #bloat)
--> 10g of Cocoa Powder
--> 1/2 Tsp of Baking Powder
--> 4 Tbs of Almond Milk
Mix all ingredients in a mug and nuke it for 60 seconds (actually 30-45 seconds probably would have been better as mine was on the dry side.)
I topped mine with Coconut Almond Butter which was BOSS - but probably just as great plain.
Macros: P21/F3/C11 and Fiber 2g
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As a photographer, I get this question all the time. From moms and dads, small business owners, people heading out on vacation. I'm a photographer, after all. The question only makes sense: "What kind of camera should I buy?".
Inevitably, I follow up their question with some of my own—"what do you want to use it for? Where will you be taking it? How are you going to store the images? What kind of computer are you using? What's your budget?" Their responses are usually very practical—they want to take better pictures of their kids, or they want to be able to post better social media photos, or they want to save money on product photos and brand images, or any number of practical explanations. But almost never is the answer something like "I really love photography, and want to get good at it for my own artistic and creative satisfaction".
There's a subtext here. This question, for their stated reasons, rests on an assumption that bigger, more complicated, more expensive cameras 'take better photos'. I hate to burst their bubble, but they cannot do what I can do. They are not impressed with my images because I've purchased the correct equipment. They are impressed with my images because I've spent almost 15 years honing, very specifically, the art of photography and image making. When I take an image, I think of nuances others don't even know exist. That's not tooting my own horn, it's just what happens when someone spends a sizable portion of their life focused on one thing.
So, after hearing the pragmatic rationale for their questions, my answer is consistently the same: "Don't buy a camera, buy the newest and best iPhone you can".
Yes, I'm an admirer of Apple products, and there are good arguments for why the images produced with Apple products are superior to competitors, but it's somewhat irrelevant here. For all intents and purposes, any current high end smart phone will do. I am fairly insistent with this advice. Lets unpack it a bit.
You're probably not going to get significantly superior images from a "camera".
Yes, I can do things with my DSLR's that I just can't do with my iPhone. But, before I could do those things with a DSLR, I had to learn how. Unless you're taking that camera with you everywhere, and using virtually every opportunity you encounter as a chance to learn, then the handful of times you actually need it for the reason you bought it, you're not going to be any better at getting superior images with it.
The fact of the matter is, cameras are inconvenient. They're big—even the compact ones—compared to a smart phone you're already taking with you everywhere. If you expect to get good at photography, you need to do it all the time, which means you need to carry the camera, which means you need to love photography for photography's sake (or be inordinately and consistently committed to something you don't really care much about).
Which brings us to the second point…
It's really not about the gear, really.
This is as old a sentiment as the light meter on the camera. And, interestingly, it's only those with experience who seem to believe it… probably because we got that experience by buying things that we expected would make our images better, only to find that we still had to learn and practice to make better images. Well, whether you wish to take this advice or not, it's true. If you're carrying a perfectly capable camera with you already, and aren't happy with your images, spending $1000 on a camera probably isn't going to change that.
There are myriad ways to learn to 'see' like a photographer, and design and composition 'rules' to discover, memorize and purposefully break. There are dozens if not hundreds or thousands of ways to 'process' the images you create, using a computer or a phone. In probably 80% of shooting situations, the device that actually captures the image is incidental and virtually any other capable device could have been substituted, and produced results exactly as satisfying. So, from the standpoint of someone with experience, it is naive to put so much stock in the camera, before diligently exploring the greater influence of everything else a photographer does to create a great image.
So when is it time to buy a dedicated camera?
The answer is: Whenever the camera itself becomes an actual limitation. See, most people, failing to see the plethora of skills involved in creating a great image, believe the camera itself is the limitation right out the gate. An iPhone, for example, has excellent low light quality, a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens, it has computational depth of field (the blur in the background), it has a suitable flash for most situations, it's sporting a resolution high enough for a magazine cover, and it's already with you everywhere you go.
So, if you cannot point to a particular thing you want to shoot, that the features—or lack of features above—limit you from doing, you're not suddenly going to be appreciating the freedoms a dedicated camera provides and creating the images of your dreams. When you go to shoot something for your business, you need to be able to say "an image like this, but not this one thing". If you're swiping through images of your kids or a recent vacation, and don't like the photos, you should be able to say, "I don't like this thing about this photo because of this thing the camera cannot do".
So, you should be buying a dedicated camera when you can actually see, specifically, how your existing camera is getting in the way of the images you want to create.
You might never need a dedicated camera.
As I said before, the fact is you need to get good at photography in order to get the value out of a dedicated camera. You need to have some commitment to photography itself, aside from its specific practical applications, in order to be good enough at photography when you need it for those practical applications.
If you want really nice photos of your family, it's less time, money and effort, to hire a qualified professional once every year or two, while casually working to improve your skills for the everyday photos in-between. The same could be said about a business' photography needs—it's less expensive to hire a photographer to create your headshots and corporate marketing material, while working on some basic ways to improve the images you create yourself for social media and everyday purposes.
If you never become interested in mastering photography as a craft, this will probably remain true and you can bank on never needing to buy that dedicated camera. However, perhaps as you improve your skills for the day to day images, you develop that interest. And when you 'see' the image you want, and are unable to capture it because of the smart phone's limitations, go out and drop that dough on something bigger and more capable.


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