SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he expects the first Starship orbital flight to happen in early 2022.
The project goal, according to Musk, is to create a reusable spacecraft capable of taking 100 metric tons of payload into orbit and beyond.
The first of such Starships is being developed at the Starbase launch site, just outside Brownsville, Texas along the U.S. Mexico border.
Musk estimates that it would take a fleet of 1,000 Starship spacecraft in order to achieve that goal, with the ultimate goal of making humans a multi-planetary species and “preserving the light of consciousness.”
The FAA is expected to complete its environmental review by December 31 of this year. The hearing was intended to allow the public to voice their opinions about SpaceX activity in the area and potentially influence the FAA’s decision on whether or not to grant SpaceX the necessary permits to operate Starship. The FAA has yet to decide whether to grant the necessary licenses to operate the project.
How SpaceX’s huge Starship rocket compares to others as Elon Musk eyes January launch
The colossal rocket will one day be tasked with carrying humans to Mars and maybe beyond, the SpaceX founder and CEO has said.
SpaceX details plan to build Mars Base Alpha with reusable Starship rockets
For the first time, SpaceX has teamed up with researchers from NASA and several other US institutions to publicly discuss how it plans to use Starship to build Mars Base Alpha. Save for a handful of comments spread around the periphery of SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk’s main focus, Starship itself, the company and its…
For much of its existence, Lenovo has lagged behind Dell and HP in workstations. It is challenging for any vendor to advance in the workstation market because of the level of commitment by other vendors in this market and their tight connection to their users. What makes the Workstation Market different from the PC segment is that the employees who use this device class greatly influence what is purchased. This uniqueness is because, whether we’re talking about engineers, architects, analysts, or animators, what they produce on this machine class is often the company’s product.
The movies DreamWorks brings to market are built on the workstations they buy. If they buy the wrong product, it will have a material adverse impact on revenues by reducing productivity and the quality of the end product. So, these firms ask their users what they want, listen to the answer very closely, and test extensively before the purchase is made.
An announcement like this one can, for the following vendor, change the buying argument from “why would we use Lenovo” to “why wouldn’t we?”.
Let’s explore why this DreamWorks partnership with Lenovo is critical to both partners and significantly raises Lenovo’s workstation and data center profile.
The power of a reference account
When a company is moving into a market segment, buyers don’t want to be the first to adopt that new vendor’s technology. So, the vendor needs a reference account, but it’s hard to get a company to take the technology at scale. If it does, the account isn’t likely to broadcast the relationship. This unwillingness to be a reference is for two big reasons. First, if the deal creates a competitive advantage, the company doesn’t want its competitors to follow it because it wants to benefit solely from that advantage. Second, the company is taking a risk, and if that risk doesn’t pan out, it doesn’t want that mistake to become visible and reflect on the decisionmaker poorly.
So, any reference account like this is assured that it will provide enough of an advantage that investors will want to know about it (and they aren’t worried about copycats). And the company is secure enough in their decision that they know it won’t blow back on the company.
In addition, firms like DreamWorks perform heavy testing before making a move like this because the technology is material to its performance.
Lenovo in DreamWorks
The relationship is focused on two workstations, the ThinkStation P620 and the ThinkStation P920. Announcing the individual workstations that will be utilized is very unusual because this gives insight into DreamWorks operations. And the first movie that will be partially produced with these workstations will be “The Bad Guys.”
This relationship isn’t just about workstations. It includes computing infrastructure, giving it a much bigger scope. DreamWorks appears to be betting heavily on Lenovo, perhaps because Lenovo is a unique global company with a significant presence in both the U.S. and China. Its distributed operational structure should provide a better hedge against supply shortages.
One of the critical aspects of relationships like this is logistics because it doesn’t matter how powerful a solution is if you can’t get it when you need it. So, Lenovo’s products’ performance and reliability alone may not have driven this deal but Lenovo’s unique structure. This structure should avoid many of the problems other vendors are experiencing with logistics and availability.
Wrapping up:
Lenovo has advanced into various markets of late because it has competitive hardware and services. In addition, the company’s unique structure spans the U.S.-China divide, allowing it to avoid the logistics nightmares that its peers are experiencing. This combination of competitive capabilities appears to have founded the recently announced partnership with DreamWorks, undoubtedly making it even more attractive, particularly in the movie and television industries. Given the difficulties between the U.S. and China, having a company that can bridge the two fastest-growing economies has two advantages: the logistics advantage I’ve mentioned and the ability to advise U.S. companies on how to penetrate the Chinese market and vice versa.
This combination of advantages makes Lenovo the company to watch in 2021/22.
When it comes to modern technology, there are many things that you need to keep up with. From the latest updates to your operating system to new virus threats and security breaches, it can be difficult for one person or even a team of people at a company to stay on top of everything. This is where hiring managed IT services such as the ITeam becomes so important. Read more about what managed IT services are plus all the benefits they offer by reading this blog post!
What are managed IT services?
Managed IT service providers are experts who can take care of all your technology needs. This can include anything from server monitoring to software updates and even help troubleshoot problems with hardware. With this extra support, companies can save money on both time and resources by letting someone else handle everything, so they don’t have to.
Why Invest in Outsourced Managed IT Services?
There are many benefits of hiring this type of service, and some include:
Increased security
Outsourced managed IT services experts have the technical knowledge on how to update work or what new threats you might be facing. This means that they can keep your systems up to date and help you prevent security breaches before they happen.
Decreased downtime
When a business is fully reliant on its technical resources, even small problems become major issues. Getting the right support from an outsourced managed IT services team will mean less time spent fixing computer hardware or software glitches while still getting work done.
Reduced costs
It can be difficult for a company to hire all the right people with strong technical skills, so outsourcing this need is much easier. You will also find that most managed IT services companies offer more affordable rates than hiring in-house, and having them on retainer is often cheaper than paying for each service separately.
Minimize business interruptions
Both small and large entities experience IT downtimes resulting from software hitches and external or internal hardware. Downtimes cause business disruption, which can hurt your brand image. By hiring a managed IT services company, you can avoid the impact of downtime and ensure that your business is always running as smoothly as possible.
Prevent cyber attacks
Hiring an outsourced managed IT services team will give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your infrastructure is secured against viruses and hacker attacks. This type of support can also help keep your company data safe, which means less time spent on damage control when a cyber attack occurs.
Ensures that your business is compliant with law and regulations
Laws and regulations are established to enhance data privacy and security. It’s a requirement by the law that consumers be protected against cyber hacking, improper handling, and the use of unauthorized information. Managed IT services providers understand the law and ensure that your business complies with laws like HIPAA, FERPA, or other legislation that governs data storage.
You’ll have access to Topnotch IT solutions
Outsourced managed IT services providers will work with you to ensure that all your technology needs are met. This means that they can offer everything from software update management to on-site support at any time of day or night, ensuring that your staff always has the resources it needs.
Increased productivity
With access to more reliable hardware and better software, your employees will be able to get more work done and meet their goals. You’ll also find that this type of support can lead to happier staff members who don’t have to deal with the stress or frustration of technology problems.
Time-saving
Time is money, especially in the business world. Outsourced managed IT services providers offer more than just technical expertise; they can also help you save time on tasks you might otherwise have spent dealing with technology problems yourself. You’ll be able to get back to focusing on your actual work and leave the support needs of your employees up to the experts.
Get time to concentrate on other business tasks
Instead of worrying about your IT system problems, you can hire a talented team of professionals to work on your computers and software for you. They will make sure that all updates are done, all backups are made, any viruses or malware is detected and removed quickly, and anything else they need to do in order to keep the system running smoothly!
Increases business productivity with faster responses times
When your computers and software are running smoothly, you can depend on them to run as quickly as possible. This means that your employees will be able to complete their tasks faster than ever before!
Enhances company security with regular maintenance
In addition to keeping all of the above up-to-date, they also monitor for new threats and viruses so that your system is as safe and secure as possible. They will also work on any other security needs so that you won’t have to worry about the potential for leaks or breaches either!
Keeps business moving forward with prompt assistance to all employees
When you hire a company to handle all of your IT needs, you can be sure that they will work hard to help everyone on the team. There is no job too big or small for them, from one-on-one training and troubleshooting with employees to regular check-ups and maintenance calls!
Makes more money by lowering costs of operation
With all of these benefits, it’s easy to see how hiring managed IT services can save businesses tons of money. By freeing up your time and ensuring that the system is always working at its best, you can spend less on labor costs while increasing productivity for everyone!
Key Takeaway
Hiring an outsourced IT service provider for all or some of your technical needs will have many benefits, including increased security, decreased costs, less downtime, and minimization of disruptions.
When you’re ready to hire managed IT services from a top-notch provider, contact the ITeam today! We can provide you with a free consultation and quote.
The Iranian government-sponsored hackers targeted U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, an advisory found.
The hackers leveraged their access for additional operations, including data exfiltration, ransomware, and extortion.
The advisory, compiled by American, British, and Australian officials, outlined the malicious activity perpetrated by the attackers, which date back to at least March of this year, the agencies said in a statement released by the FBI and U.K. cybersecurity officials said the hackers are focused on exploiting known vulnerabilities rather than targeting specific sectors, which include transportation and health care sectors.
US warns that Iranian government-sponsored hackers are targeting key US infrastructure
Iranian government-sponsored hackers are actively targeting a “broad range of victims” across multiple US sectors, including transportation and health care, and in some cases have deployed ransomware against those victims, US federal agencies and their counterparts from the United Kingdom and Australia warned on Wednesday.
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia warn attacks from groups linked to Iran are on the rise, while the Iranian government blames the US and Israel for an attack on gas pumps.
US authorities seek extradition of Russian for alleged ransomware money laundering operation
American officials have attempted to extradite a Russian national they claim is involved with a notorious ransomware group that attacked U.S. hospitals last year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Non-profit professionals find online marketing strategy to be an ideal method to extend their space of influence. Most non-profits organizations rely on targeted marketing strategies such as brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and email promotions. These are just physical tactics, which are significant nonetheless and crucial for a wholesome communication strategy. However, non-profit organizations face a grave risk of missing the required expanded visibility and the needed contributions when they do not assimilate online tools into their company goals. Now, if you need to develop a marketing arrangement for your charity, it can be a demanding and time-consuming activity if marketing is not in your typical wheelhouse.
The advantage of social networking is that you can experience how it benefits you by augmenting your existing fanbase. It helps sustain all your loyal clients and push your business to become an integral part of their lives daily. Thus, making your presence felt in the global market. Furthermore, social media platforms are used to collect donations, create awareness regarding a campaign or causes and connect with like-minded individuals. With an engaged follower base, you can build a robust online community consisting of the fans of your organization who would engage with your content and share your mission and ideas with other networks, thus responding to the call to action.
To promote the charity, you need to follow some tips to start a great social media campaign. When you use social media successfully, it ensures that you get a forum where you can share the narrative of the non-profit group. The easiest way of making a charitable social media approach will be to assist you in recognizing groups who connect in the plan you are associated with by communicating with other people who would respect and value the service you provide to your society.
Take charge of the resources and interactions on social media. Keep in mind that the right social media approach can prove to be productive for your charitable organization. In this regard, here are a few insightful tips, and executing these measures will ensure successful social media promotion.
Target the right audience
Your social media drive will only be effective with strategy. If you still have not thought about establishing a target audience, it is the right time to do it for your charity organization. It can sound appealing. However, it is crucial to get the message across to the select audience no matter how small that may be. A small demographic community can sometimes be better than a wider one. The primary audience is an example of who the followers should be.
To reflect on building the external face of the non-profit organization for the intended audience, you have to identify the goals of your organization and then appropriately share those goals in order to fundraise. Organizations that support children are often successful at spreading their messages, in an effort to help children all over the world. Think about organizations like Amnesty International, ME to WE, and Feed the Children: although they help children in different ways, the nonprofits have been effective with their messaging and have created recognizable and supported messaging to facilitate philanthropy. They have been actively posting regular new content throughout their social media profile pages like Facebook and Instagram. An added tip is to collect qualitative statistics that show why members of the board and your supporters care for the group and then use the results to work on different personalities. Once you have built a few personalities you can then start evaluating the potential of external followers’ profiles and their beliefs with which you interact with your social media campaign.
Work on a Social Media Plan
A social media interaction plan is an economical method to reach probable supporters and grab public attention. However, the crucial thing will be to decide on the right platforms to promote, inform and influence users. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other Social networking sites are good places to start with. These are platforms where you can meet several people who are involved in your non-profit company. Even Forbes talked about this aspect. It is not about trying to be influential using any social media channel that you find. The key is to focus on just two or three social channels you think are likely to help you find the targeted audience. The next action would be to allocate your marketing activities and resources to that specific region. Hence, it is an effective method of marketing that has no external barriers, and it is a great thing.
The significance of building an efficient social media marketing plan for charitable organizations should never be ignored. It also consists of these points: You have to remember that social media is more of a conversation. So, you have to be active and respond at the same time. The content should be authentic and personal. In that way, it can make a connection with the audience.
Encourage Sharing
You have to make social media interaction an organization-wide activity to get the most benefits from your social media marketing endeavors. It is imperative to ensure that you have all of the same required elements and working methods working hand in hand. Social media users like interactive posts that make them feel included in voicing their opinions and thoughts. Hence, learning more about what works for your targeted audience will help engage the social users. Live sessions of question and answers, opinion polls, quizzes are a few ways of creating interactive sessions through the social handles of your organization.
Social media plays a predominant role in both personal and professional lives. Hence, consistent social presence works wonders in terms of maintaining the follower base on the social platforms. Follow a 3-part system that works around appreciative posts, appeals for volunteering or donations, and advocacy for a mission. Moreover, make sure to humanize your approach to increase participation from your followers. Show them how your organization works. Consider showing them behind the scenes that they would appreciate and instantly connect with your mission. Engaging and interactive content will be the primary aspect of your well-rounded social campaign. Keep your targeted audience attuned and see how your follower base soars in less time.
The world of cryptocurrency is attracting more interest by the day, and while these assets are high-risk ventures because of their volatility, more traders have become open to investing in them. Nevertheless, given the risks at hand and the likelihood of losing all your investment capital in an instant, you need a solid plan before venturing into cryptocurrency trading. To get you started on this journey, here are the best crypto trading strategies.
1. Short selling
Going short is a great crypto trading strategy that allows you to leverage speculated price drops to profit off an asset. While many people invest in cryptos hoping that the price will go up, the nature of the market and volatility of these assets provides much room for short-selling. Seasoned traders love this strategy for its potentially high-profit margins. Still, it must be well-managed, and mastering the best practices from CryptoChronicle’s guide on shorting cryptos will help you avoid huge losses.
2. Range trading
There are several positives for cryptocurrencies, and one that most traders take advantage of is the fact that most assets trade inside a given range over a given period. By opting for range trading, you strive to maximize these “consistent” high and low prices known as resistance and support bands. The goal is to buy at the right support price and sell at a favorable resistance price, which calls for paying attention to market patterns as well as overbought and oversold zones.
3. Day trading
Day trading is a suitable trading strategy if you are out to invest most of your time and attention in seizing profit-making opportunities by the minute. This works by constantly taking and exciting positions while striving to gain from the countless intraday price movements. For better success, you will need to rely on technical indicators to help figure out these entry and exit points while trading more than one crypto asset.
4. Scalping
Scalping is a good crypto trading strategy if you have an eye for finding market inefficiencies. To fully utilize these inefficiencies, you need to make several small moves over and over again within the shortest time. Most scalpers open and close their positions in a matter of seconds, with many using automated bots to make these processes simpler. Ultimately, the goal of scalping is to quickly enter and exit a trade before it becomes a news item or short-term fluctuations affect it.
5. Arbitrage
Arbitrage is a pretty straightforward strategy involving buying a crypto asset in one market and selling it in another. You make profits by leveraging the spread, which is the difference in an asset’s buy and sell price. Since there is always a variance in asset liquidity and trading volume in the crypto world, keeping in touch with an asset’s price shifts in different markets will enable you to attain better gains from this strategy.
6. Dollar-cost averaging
No one can really tell when the best time to enter or exit the crypto market is, as it is near impossible to perfectly time the market. This is where dollar-cost averaging comes to the rescue. This strategy aims to save you from bearing the burden of sudden market swings when investing in a crypto asset. Instead of investing a huge lump sum into the market, you divide it into small amounts that you then invest over a given period.
7. Build a well-balanced portfolio
Today, there are different types of cryptocurrencies that you can trade, and to secure your investments, it is best to prioritize building a well-balanced portfolio. This will save you from sudden and unexpected huge losses when the value of a single crypto asset significantly drops, given the high volatility of these digital currencies. You will also have the upper hand when trading a variety of assets that helps minimize your overall losses while growing your investments.
8. Play crypto volatility
The volatility of cryptos does not have to be a disadvantage when you can use these ever-shifting and directionless movements to your benefit. One good thing you will love about playing crypto volatility is that it does not matter whether the market goes up or down, as you will still gain as long as it shifts. There are also several volatility trading techniques that you can use to make the most out of this trading strategy.
Endnote
Trading crypto does not have to be cryptic when you can use the right strategies to minimize your losses and make the most out of this market.
Violence erupted at the Poland-Belarus border on Tuesday, as migrants threw stones at Polish border guards who responded with water cannon and tear gas.
Poland and Belarusian authorities have blamed one another for the ratcheting of tensions on the border, where thousands of people have traveled in the hope of making it into the EU only to find themselves stuck in freezing conditions.
Belarusian state media BeITA reported that the water cannons used by Polish forces sprayed a yellow liquid that caused burning, and that people were suffocating and feeling sick from the smoke.
A CNN team was hit by the water fired by Polish guards, and seven police officers were injured after being hit by projectiles, according to the Polish police.
Women and children who, just a day before, had been camped out in tents near the border fence had moved back, and men were amassing in the most dramatic clashes to date.
Violence erupts on Poland-Belarus border as Polish guards fire water cannon on migrants throwing rocks
Violence erupted at the Poland-Belarus border on Tuesday, as migrants desperate to cross into the European Union threw stones at Polish border guards who responded with water cannon and tear gas.
Putin faces pressure over Belarus border crisis and Ukraine troop buildup
The U.S. and its allies are stepping up pressure on Russia’s Vladimir Putin over two crises on the fringes of Europe that they blame the Kremlin for inflaming.
Did you know that mental health is part of your overall health and wellness? Mental illnesses interfere with your thinking, personal relationships, and work output affecting your daily life. The diseases have become quite common, affecting 1 in every five individuals, including children.
Finding and seeking help is the first step towards healing. If you are struggling with a mental condition, San Diego psychiatrist Dr. Murphy provides advanced and personalized treatments to address your problem. Contact the Mindset office today to learn more about mental health treatments.
What Is a Mental Health Illness?
A mental illness is a mental health problem that interferes with your thinking, feelings, and behavior. Mental health issues may happen frequently, but it becomes a mental disorder when the symptoms lead to excessive stress and disrupt your normal functioning.
Usually, mental illnesses affect your relationships, including work and school, which lowers your life quality.
What Are the Symptoms of Mental Illnesses?
The symptoms are different depending on the type of mental condition. But, usually, the symptoms affect your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Here are some of the symptoms that may indicate you have a mental illness:
Depression affects your mind, emotions, body, and energy. Though hard to identify, it is recommendable to seek help if you experience the following symptoms for more than two weeks:
Insomnia.
Depressed mood that occurs almost every day.
Feelings of worthlessness.
Fatigue or low energy.
Feeling restless.
Autism
Did you know that about 2% of all children aged 8 have autism? Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that occurs during early childhood and lasts throughout adulthood. Autism patients experience:
Difficulty communicating and socializing.
Restrictive interests and activities.
Repetitive patterns of behavior.
ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that occurs due to damaged brainwaves. The brain does not process all the information causing the patients to struggle with concentration, self-control, planning activities, and behaviors.
Other mental illnesses include post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sleep apnea, and concussion.
Treatment of Various Mental Health Conditions Using TMS
Transcranial magnetic stimulation(TMS) is a treatment procedure placed over your scalp to emit electromagnetic pulses. The treatment enhances nerve cell activation, improving your symptoms. TMS is recommendable for patients not responding to past medications.
The non-invasive treatment stimulates your brain using electromagnetic induction, improving your mood. You may also combine medications and psychotherapy for more improved benefits.
TMS works by recording brain activity in various functional regions, including emotions, specific skills, or activities. Your provider uses tests and surveys to develop your customized treatment plan.
The treatment focuses on restoring the function of your brain networks based on your specific needs. It is comfortable and painless. You may be required to have various TMS sessions for some time, depending on the extent of your condition.
Contact a Psychiatrist Today
Dr. Murphy at Mindset uses the TMS technique to treat different mental illnesses, including depression. Contact him today to schedule your appointment.
Glucose intolerance measures the body’s response to sugar. This test is used for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. This is also used to diagnose gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy).
This test identifies the abnormality after having a meal. After doing the test, the patient may feel dizziness, light-headedness, and may observe bleeding.
If you face Hyperglycemic symptoms after a meal, or if you observe that your body is sensitive to glucose, you may consider a glucose intolerance test from a lab in Humble.
Procedure
Before the procedure
The patient is advised not to consume any food or drink, and fast overnight, to get a more reliable result. The doctor advises the patient to not consume more than 150 grams of carbohydrate for three days before the test.
If the patient is taking any type of medication, he or she must discuss it with the doctor.
During the procedure
The testing is usually done in the morning, and the patient needs to stay in the clinic for at least 3 hours before the test.
The doctor will start drawing blood from a vein (often from the arm). The technician ties a band around the upper arm for easier access to the vein. The technician will wipe the skin with a sterile wipe.
A small needle is inserted into the vein. Once the test is done the patient is given a glucose solution and the blood is taken several times from the patient.
After the procedure
After the test is done, the patient experiences mild pain from where the blood is drawn, and the patient can resume normal activities and be allowed to consume food.
Result
Blood glucose is considered normal if the blood glucose level is less than 140 mg/dl. If the test result is between 140 and 190 mg/dl, this indicates a pre-diabetic condition, and above that, the patient is considered suffering from diabetes.
If the test is positive, the patient needs to follow a low-carb diet.
The patient is advised not to eat fruits that are rich in glucose, such as grapes.
The patient needs to eat seafood, which provides a good source of proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. This regulates blood sugar levels.
Eating nuts and nut butter (peanut butter) plays a crucial role in a low carb diet which maintains blood sugar levels.
After a meal, if you feel heavy after a while or you feel your lips are drying up and feel sticky, this might be an indicator for increased blood sugar. In such cases, you need to consider a doctor and get immediate help.
There are many different ways to set up your computer today. The type of set-up that you choose can make a huge difference in the experience that you have access to. From setting up your computer and keyboard to support in-house office work to creating the perfect experience for gaming, the choice that you make is up to you and your personal preferences.
So, whatever the case or situation, you may also be interested in replacing your standard keyboard with a gaming keyboard. Even though most non-gamers may feel that this is overdoing it or completely unnecessary, this is actually far from the truth. Actually, it is not uncommon for the non-gamer to make this switch, especially because of all of the benefits that they can take advantage of.
With that being said, here are 3 great benefits of making the switch.
1. Faster Key Clicking
Do you know what matters the most in a keyboard for a gamer? Yes, you just guessed it. It is the speed of the key clicking that matters the most. When playing a game on a computer, the speed can make a huge difference between the best player and the worst player. This is one of the primary reasons why the standard keyboard is not the best option for playing online games.
To that end, if you want that extra boost of speed when you are working, the gaming keyboard is the best option by far. For instance, you can visit sites like https://www.razer.com/pc/gaming-keyboards-and-keypads to find more information on these typing speeds. You should also note that most people will recognize the boost in typing speed right away, especially when they are using a mechanical gaming keyboard. This is because these keyboards are designed with faster key clicking features in mind.
2. Backlighting Features on these Keyboards – Offers an Awesome Look
Do you want your computer set up to look like you paid a mint? Well, if your answer is yes, this is one of the best places to start. The awesome colorful backlighting on these keyboards can dress up any computer set-up. For instance, if you are playing a game in a dark room, it’s a game-changer. In fact, it can also easily set the mood for everyone inside of the room.
3. Durability of these Keyboards
Normally, when you invest in the standard keyboard, you may or may not have a keyboard that will last. In fact, if the keyboard comes with the computer, the durability of the keyboard may be severely lacking. Therefore, if you want to upgrade your keyboard to a gaming keyboard, you can also benefit from its durability that can last for many years to come.
Conclusion
As mentioned above, switching the standard keyboard for a gaming keyboard may appear to be overkill. However, once the computer user knows all of the great benefits of making this switch, it is easier to do. Some of the most common benefits that people enjoy the most include faster key clicking, awesome backlighting features, and the durability of these keyboards.
The allure of being your own boss has been very popular in the past few years. We all have met at least one person who has left their 9 to 5 desk job to pursue their passion or start their own business.
That being said, not everybody realizes that going out on your own does not always mean that you need to launch your own company. It can also mean working as a self-employed professional or on a per-project basis.
So, we thought it was time to clarify the difference between freelance and business and how to figure out which path is more suited for your personal and professional preferences.
Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship: The Key Difference
In most simple terms, as a freelancer, you get paid for the work you do. For instance, if you are a freelance writer, you will receive money in return for every article you write. On the other hand, entrepreneurs need others to invest in their business idea by catering to the specific needs of a target audience. They can make money by making their business profitable.
As a student, regardless of which path you choose, you will need to ensure that you have enough time and resources to meet the demands of a side hustle. One way to do this is by seeking the help of academic platforms with your class assignments and such. For instance, you can always get professionals to write a paper for me on WritePaper to be able to dedicate more time to gaining work experience or developing your business venture. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a majority of students resort to such websites to graduate in flying colors.
To provide you with a clearer picture, here we compare freelancing and entrepreneurship based on a number of factors that commonly affect student lives.
Time and Dedication
It is true that no matter what you are doing, the results are better if you dedicate your focus to the task at hand. However, there is no question that some jobs demand more time and attention than others.
In that regard, freelancing might seem like a simpler alternative. If you choose this path, your only concern is finding clients and delivering good quality of work. That too, with freelancing platforms these days, if you are able to provide top-quality work, you will be able to land clients easily.
On the other hand, being an entrepreneur is not an easy job. There are many aspects to think about, from what problem you are solving to finding investors, product development, marketing, and more. However, if you play your cards right, this can be more lucrative than being a freelancer.
The Risk Factor
It goes without saying that being an entrepreneur comes with certain risks. You are taking a chance with not just your money but also your investors’. There is also the chance that the market does not react positively to your product or idea. In addition to all these, you also have to deal with competition and keep upgrading your marketing strategies.
At the other end of the scale, freelancing is relatively risk-free. In fact, the only issues you are likely to face are with clients. And it is always possible to find other employers in the same niche. If you are able to allocate some time from your student schedule, freelancing can be one of the easy ways to make money.
Rewards
If you are choosing the entrepreneurial path, you should be looking at it as a long-term investment. You are building a business, and this might mean that you might have to wait for a few years before you start to make a decent profit. That is if you are successful at it. And once you hit your target, you will have plenty of room to grow.
However, if you want to make instant money, freelancing would be the way to go. You will get paid every step along the way, and with sufficient work, you can earn a continuous stream of money. As you gain more experience, you can increase the price of your services or hire a team to work with. In many ways, your freelancing career can turn out to be a business in the future.
Predictability and Flexibility
As a freelancer, you are in total control of what you do, and even when you do it. You will be able to take up jobs based on your class schedules and choose not to accept any new projects during exams. It can certainly be advantageous to you as a student.
On the contrary, if you are to run a business, it is nearly impossible to predict how things will turn out. Your sales might be exceptional one month and slow the next. You might control a small part of your business, but there are several aspects that are totally outside your grasp. For example, if the market is to take a shift and your business fails to align with the consumers’ needs, you could be facing losses.
This can put immense pressure on you, and if you are still in college, you will have to deal with both academics and the demands of your business needs.
Teamwork vs. Individual Game
If you pursue freelancing, there is no need for you to rely on others to get work done. Unless you are swamped with new projects, you do not have to hire another team member. With sufficient time, you can truly be your own business.
But being an entrepreneur is far from that. Regardless of whether you are the sole investor or not, you will need to work with a team to make sure that you get the right results. For instance, if you are launching an app as a developer, you will need an accountant, a marketing specialist, and others to build a solid team. You will also need to make room for other ideas and learn to acknowledge and appreciate others’ contributions.
If you think you work best alone, then you might want to take some time before you think of starting a business.
Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship – What’s the Verdict
To sum up, entrepreneurship comes with a long list of risks. On the other hand, freelancing might seem like the safer option, especially if you are a student.
More importantly, you will not be facing monetary losses by starting out as a freelancer. Whereas in comparison, entrepreneurship is undeniably riskier. However, if you have a compelling idea and a viable market, then it would be better to launch your business at the right time, even if you are in college.
The market evolves every day, and by the time you graduate and find investors, it might be too late to start with your business idea. Ultimately, it comes down to what your short-term and long-term goals are.
In all likeliness, if you thrive as a freelancer, you might be launching your own company in due course and calling yourself a businessperson. But if you do not want to wait around that long, then you will be better off trying your luck as an entrepreneur while in college.
Portugal has introduced a new law banning bosses from contacting employees after work hours.
The new laws have been introduced to improve work-life balance as most of the country’s population works from home.
Portugal is not the first country to introduce such a scheme, with France enacting a similar law in 2016, wherein companies with more than 50 workers were required to establish the hours when staff were not supposed to send or answer emails. The law came into force in 2017 and is limited to companies with 10 employees or more, but could face fines if they violate the law.
In Portugal, it’s now illegal for your boss to call outside work hours
Ever had a persistent boss who won’t stop messaging you once you’ve left work or logged off? In Portugal, that behavior is now illegal.
We often talk about the competition between AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA, but a new threat has emerged that potentially puts some of these companies at risk. That is the threat represented by major cloud providers to develop and use their custom-designed processors instead of buying them from specialty firms.
It seemed that the most vigorous defender of the model was not Intel or NVIDIA but AMD because of its specialized customer processor development unit that has been effective at capturing two of the three major gaming platforms.
Sure enough, that was confirmed this week when Meta, formally known as Facebook, partnered with AMD to develop its new processor. While much of the coverage is on how AMD has captured a quarter of the data center market, the more important news is that this is a massive pushback against the build-it-yourself trend, which puts the very nature of the market at risk.
Seeing the bigger threat
One of the downsides of tight competition is that competing vendors can over-focus on their competitors, causing them to miss broader trends that are far more dangerous. I first saw this in play when working in IBM’s Telephony division. We were focused hard on a competitor’s line, Northern Telecom, blinding us to the fact that folks weren’t replacing their PBXs. Without a replacement cycle, the market was about to collapse catastrophically. Even when some of us saw and flagged the risk, operational management remained focused on the more obvious battle, refusing to acknowledge that a significant threat was about to end our market.
The pandemic has sped up the shift to the cloud, putting on-premise hardware at risk of becoming obsolete. But cloud providers would need to ramp up their services to pick up the load. However, the major cloud providers decided they wanted something designed for them rather than processor companies. Intel, the dominant player in the space, was struggling with internal changes. By policy, Intel, at the time, didn’t believe it had to develop a custom chip architecture. That’s changing under Pat Gelsinger, but the effort started late, given that Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are doing their chip development.
But AMD had already spun up its custom processor business and was ready to step in. AMD isn’t moving competitively against Intel since Intel wasn’t in the hunt; however, it provides a solid counterpoint to doing it alone. AMD brings to the table decades of competitive testing, compliance understanding, and a long-term heavy focus on security. These strengths are what any cloud processor should have, and AMD already has them in its portfolio.
Another advantage of working with a firm like AMD is that it understands fabrication and has existing priority relationships with several fab companies. Altogether, these benefits should make working with AMD the better, faster, cheaper choice than working alone. And this Facebook deal helps drive peers to do similar custom work, potentially eliminating the processor market’s long-term threat.
So, in this instance, AMD, rather than being a threat to Intel or NVIDIA, is helping change the market to safer and potentially more lucrative in the long term for all three vendors. These large-scale customers increasingly want custom parts, and the best place to have the work done is by experienced companies. AMD and Facebook just reminded everyone of this dynamic, potentially making the market more lucrative for all.
Wrapping up:
While it is often fun to pit processor companies against each other, sometimes the efforts have a more significant positive impact on the industry than negative. In this instance, only AMD was ready and able to do what Facebook wanted, and, had they not, it was likely Facebook would have gone directly to a third-party fab for help rather than AMD’s competitors. Facebook’s solution reminds its peers that these large-scale companies want customer work and that using a firm like AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA is far better than going it alone. You get the benefit of their experience without having to reinvent the processor wheel.
Paid live streams are an excellent way to earn money online. Many different things can be done with streams. People can take them to new levels and develop their community. If you already have an existing community, you can take your streams and make them more profitable. You can also develop an income stream with streams that provide extra features that create income for the people who participate in them.
Develop an Income Stream:
An important thing to do when developing streams is to develop an income stream that can support additional features. If a single stream only provides limited features, it may not be able to sustain an extra upgrade or expansion. You can easily get more information with Influencer Marketing, Blayoo about earning money from live streams. When there are many streams available, though, the developers tend to think in terms of an unlimited number of streams and try to create an income stream that can support as many streams as possible.
This can be very beneficial for those who have many streams. They can take a portion of each stream and make an income off of it. Some developers have several streams available. They can monetize these streams and create an unlimited number of streams that will generate an unlimited amount of income. The streams are usually set up as private, so only a handful of private members see the content. These streams increase revenue because they are a better method for attracting visitors.
Benefits of Private Streams:
One of the benefits of private streams is that the income stream can continue to grow and be refreshed without having to resort to upgrading or adding new features. The streams can be used as a source of revenue by inviting friends and acquaintances to join. As more streams are added, more visitors will be attracted.
Another benefit of private streams is that the streams are very affordable. Most individuals can afford to have their own private stream. This is beneficial because there is no need for them to pay any monthly fee. Instead, the streams can work for the individual.
Earning money from private streams is not as difficult as some believe. A person simply needs to add a personal touch to the streams. By making it more personal, the streams can attract more visitors and generate more revenue. By encouraging visitors to leave a comment, a picture, or a blog post, the streams will become more interesting and the private streams will earn more money.
There are a Few Things to Remember When Using Private Streams to Make Money:
The streams should not contain any adult content. Also, the streams should be limited to a certain number of daily views. Adding multiple streams onto the same private stream will only confuse the visitor and will decrease the revenue earned. It is best to use different private streams for different activities. For instance, one private stream might be used to promote a blog while another private stream could be used to promote a YouTube video.
Anyone can earn money from paid streams by adding a personal touch. Private streams also increase revenue because the streams can be viewed on a website other than the streams private. This makes the streams attractive to advertisers. Advertisers who want to place ads on a site where there is an active stream can do so.
Websites:
Websites that feature streams can attract more viewers if they feature related and interesting content. In the Internet world, it is important for websites to be constantly updated. By offering up-to-date and entertaining content, the website will become more attractive to viewers. This is how websites earn money from streams. If they feature content that is not related to the stream, viewers might not stick around long enough to see the advertisements.
However, in order to earn money from streams, it is important to find a quality website. It is easy to find websites that offer high-quality videos and sound files. There are many websites available to host these types of videos. Making a selection of which website to host your website with is the first step in earning money from streams. The next step is joining the website and learning how to use all the features available.
Some websites also allow users to upload their own videos. YouTube is one example of a website that offers high-quality videos and audio streams. These videos can be easily embedded on other websites. By using the right techniques, websites can earn money from streams without much effort.
The U.S. and China pledge to work together on climate change this decade. It is China’s biggest move so far at the U.N. climate summit in Scotland.
The countries said they will hold a bilateral meeting next year about methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
China was facing major political blowback for largely shrugging off the COP26 summit, which scientists have called the last, best chance to avert the worst of global warming.
The pledge is light on details, but it mostly affirmed earlier goals, such as ending overseas coal financing and preserving the 2015 Paris agreement’s target of limiting global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, according to the statement.
Takeaways from Wednesday at COP26: China and US surprise summit, negotiations heat up, car deal flops
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The US and China have made a shock pact, regardless of the 2 international locations’ variations – and it leaves Australia extra alone than ever. The shock new pact between the United States and China on tackling climate change might have vital implications for Australia’s future plans. Australia, which has been described as a “wrecker”…
Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc., founded by Jeff Aronin, recently announced a research collaboration with Mayo Clinic to advance discovery and pre-clinical development of investigational gene therapy candidates for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which are rare genetic connective tissue disorders that currently have no treatments approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The research will be led by principal investigator David R. Deyle, M.D., a board-certified medical geneticist with the department of medical genetics at Mayo Clinic and a leader in the field of connective tissue disorders.
Osteogenesis imperfecta is colloquially called brittle bone disease because it can lead to soft, fragile bones which are prone to breaking. It is caused by a genetic mutation that impacts the body’s ability to generate connective tissue. People with osteogenesis have a disruption in the production of collagen that prevents the formation of connective tissue. Collagen is the primary component of connective tissues, including bones and skin.
EDS is also a genetic disease that affects connective tissue. People with EDS have especially elastic skin and hyperflexible joints. They can also experience chronic pain and problems with their blood vessels. Like osteogenesis imperfecta, EDS is caused by genetic mutations affecting collagen synthesis.
Osteogenesis imperfecta affects about one in 6,600 people, while EDS affects one in 20,000. Neither disease has any currently FDA-approved treatments. Castle Creek is pursuing potential gene therapy candidates for these conditions.
Gene therapy is an emerging medical treatment that aims to modify genes to ameliorate or cure a condition. They are often targeted at genetic disorders by introducing a healthy gene variant into a patients’ body to correct the dysfunction. Gene therapies are promising for their ability to address the root cause of a disease.
The research collaboration with Mayo Clinic brings David R. Deyle, M.D., board-certified geneticist, as principal investigator. Dr. Deyle brings expertise in the field of genetics as well as connective tissue disorders. The research will focus on the discovery and pre-clinical phases of research.
The research collaboration will help identify gene therapy candidates for osteogenesis imperfecta and EDS. Once candidates have been identified, Castle Creek anticipates moving the selected therapies into clinical development at its in-house, commercial-scale current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) manufacturing facility located in Exton, Pa.
Castle Creek Biosciences Chairman Jeff Aronin, founder, chairman and CEO of Paragon Biosciences, said “Castle Creek is leveraging its proven expertise and experience in rare diseases and late-stage clinical development of cell and gene therapies to establish strategic collaborations with world-class research organizations for studying early-stage novel treatments to address critical, unmet medical challenges of patients suffering from rare genetic conditions.”
About Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc.
Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc., is a clinical-stage cell and gene therapy company focused on developing and commercializing disease-modifying therapies for patients suffering from rare diseases for which there is a lack of available treatment options. The company’s proprietary autologous fibroblast platform potentially allows for the development of personalized, targeted, and redosable cell-based gene therapy product candidates for monogenic and chronic disorders. The company operates an in-house, commercial-scale manufacturing facility in Exton, Pennsylvania that benefits from the validated systems and processes previously implemented at the site for the manufacture of an FDA-approved cell therapy product. Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc., is a portfolio company of Paragon Biosciences, LLC.
About Jeff Aronin
Jeff Aronin is the founder and chairman of Castle Creek Biosciences. He has decades of experience in the life sciences and biotechnology industries. Throughout this career, Jeff has focused on identifying ideas and innovations that have the potential to change lives and improve health. His ventures have focused on addressing high unmet needs. His companies have received FDA approval for several novel medications and technologies.
Jeff has received many distinctions and honors for his work in life sciences. In 2020, he was named one of the Top 10 Inspiring CEOs by Insight Success Magazine. In 2018, he was awarded Innovator of the Year by Best in Biz Awards and was also inducted into the Chicago Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. He was named one of the 20 Most Influential Leaders in Healthcare by Insights Care. He received an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Jeff devotes his time and talents to philanthropy. He is the founder and co-chairman of MATTER, a technology incubator that supports healthcare innovation. Jeff has helped fund more than 200 healthcare companies, collaborating with more than 60 corporate sponsors to close more than $1.7 billion in deals.
Jeff is a member of The Commercial Club of Chicago and serves on the board of the Aspen Institute and Discover Financial Services. He believes in education and often mentors students and young professionals. He is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business as well as Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business.
If you have suffered teeth loss because of cavities, gum diseases, or an injury, you must consider getting replacement teeth at the earliest. Thanks to advancements in restorative dentistry, there are more options now than ever before. While dentures are definitely cheaper, more dentists are now recommending dental implants. In this post, we are sharing more on consulting a dentist in Flagstaff, AZ, besides basic facts about dental implants.
Understanding Dental Implants
For the unversed, dental implants are replacement tooth roots. These are made of titanium and placed right into the bone socket of the missing teeth. The dental implant can be either drilled into the jawbone or placed just on or above it. Getting dental implants requires surgery, and it can take several weeks for the jawbone to heal. The healing process will secure the dental implant in place, which will then anchor the replacement teeth. One dental implant can support one or more teeth. The replacement teeth can be either permanent or removable, and you can replace these as needed.
Meeting a Dentist
Numerous dental clinics in Arizona offer the option of restorative dentistry and dental implants. You need to meet a dentist to know if you are an ideal candidate for the procedure. The dentist will typically order a few imaging tests to see if you have enough jawbone and gums to hold the dental implant in place. Healthy individuals can get dental implants without much concern, but let your dentist know if you are a smoker or have diabetes and other conditions. Your dentist should give an overview of the procedure, surgery, risks, complications, and overall cost of the treatment.
Are Dental Implants Worth the Price?
When compared to dentures, dental implants are expensive, but numerous benefits are hard to ignore. Firstly, implants are more of a permanent solution, unlike dentures. The replacement teeth will not move around in the mouth, minimizing discomfort while eating and talking. You don’t need additional care and treatment for dental implants. With basic oral hygiene and regular dental care, you can prevent further concerns regarding your implants and replacement teeth. Most people, who have enough jawbone to hold the implant, don’t suffer complications. With a high success rate, the cost of dental implants is worth paying.
Check with a reliable dental clinic in Flagstaff to find more about dental implants. A good dentist can minimize the risks related to the procedure.
The New York-based accelerator Fuelarts held its first Demo Day to introduce its latest cohort and discuss the Art+Tech market investment potential.
Two startups, Artherium, an NFT inventory app, and Sarturn, a GameFi platform for Gen Z art investors, were awarded surprise kickstart grants from Fuelarts, amounting to $50,000 each. Another company from the first cohort, digital marketplace V-Art, raised $150K earlier this year. Four startups were handpicked for Fuelarts’ first virtual batch.
The accelerator’s mission is to bridge the gap between art and technology by supporting early-stage startups. Fuelarts was launched by former COO of Christie’s Americas, ex-Senior VP of artnet.com, and adjunct faculty member of Sotheby’s Institute of Art Roxanna Zarnegar, and serial Art+Tech entrepreneur, Sotheby’s Institute graduate, and art economist Denis Belkevich. The accelerator raised $500K from philanthropic funders in September.
According to Fuelarts founder and CEO Denis Belkevich, during the pandemic top auction houses and dealers turned their attention to the burgeoning tech sector. “One prime example happened recently when Sotheby’s invested $20 million in Mojito to create a metaverse destination for NFTs,” he added. “With art market players getting involved too, we’re seeing a lot of excitement around Art+Tech from institutional investors and the VC world.”
Katya Kohen, the managing partner at Amadeo Global VC fund and Fuelarts investment partner, believes the Art+Tech market has the potential to bring a substantial return on those investments. “Historically, traditional art would only generate 3-5 percent IIR (internal rate of return). But for Art+Tech startups like the ones Fuelarts presented today, we’re looking at a return above 25 percent,” said Kohen.
By late next year, the Fuelarts accelerator intends to become a company-builder VC, which would help startups adapt their business models to shifting market demands. “I think starting about seven years ago, and until now, Art+Tech took the lens and zoomed out away from building marketplaces, looking instead into all the other different facets,” said Roxanna Zarnegar, Fuelarts’ co-founder and board member. She believes subsidiary businesses, such as smart contracts, offer the biggest opportunities for Art+Tech investors and entrepreneurs alike.
As a part of its mission, in January next year, Fuelarts will be issuing a report focusing on challenges and opportunities in the Art+Tech market. The document will include an analysis of already existing startups, current funding opportunities, forecasts for the coming year, and interviews with industry leaders. Dates for the next batch of Fuelarts applications will be announced later this year.
Cellphones belonging to at least six Palestinian rights activists were hacked using the contentious Israeli cyber-surveillance firm NSO Group’s Pegasus software, according to independent investigations published Monday.
The report did not specify who was behind the alleged hacking, but NSO’s export license prohibits the firm from allowing foreign customers to hack Israeli phones.
Allegations came amid international criticism of Israel after the Defense Ministry and the military outlawed six rights groups, accusing them of acting as front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group, which the organizations have denied.
NSO has “implicitly acknowledged that this methodology” correctly identifies that a phone has been breached with its software, the report said.
In response to the allegations, an NSO spokesperson said that “contractual and national security considerations” prevented them from revealing the identity of their clients.
Three of the hacked phones belonged to members of three of these groups. The other three activists declined to be identified by name. The allegations came from groups that were declared terrorist organizations by Israel last month.
Palestinian activists’ mobile phones hacked using NSO spyware, says report
Investigation finds rights activists working for groups accused by Israel of being terrorist were previously targeted by NSO spyware
Israel spied on Palestinian human rights defenders, investigators claim
AMMAN: Israel used controversial spying software to target Palestinian human rights defenders, international digital investigators have claimed. In a press release, the Dublin-based Front-Line Defenders outlined how the timing of Israel’s declaration to brand six human rights groups as “terrorist” organizations was issued two days after its use of a spying application was discovered.
Private Israeli spyware found on phones of 6 Palestinian human rights activists
Private Israeli intelligence firm NSO Group’s spyware was found on the cell phones belonging to six Palestinian human rights activists, according to independent security researchers from Amnesty International and the University of Toronto, which
New Delhi has the worst air quality in the world according to the Indian authorities.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 463 on a scale of 500 – the maximum recorded in 2021. The reading was the morning after the end of Diwali, the most dangerous air pollution of the year.
The World Health Organization deems anything above an annual average of 5 micrograms as unsafe.
Authorities plan to install 20 anti-smog guns to spray water into the air to dilute the smog.
Explainer: Why air quality has deteriorated sharply in India’s capital
Pollution has been hitting dangerous levels across New Delhi and other parts of northern India this month, in a sharp deterioration from October when people breathed the cleanest air in four years.
