Astounding Web http://astoundingweb.org/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:37:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://astoundingweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/icon-150x150.jpg Astounding Web http://astoundingweb.org/ 32 32 Summerset buys 14 ha in Rotorua for a new 270-home retirement village https://astoundingweb.org/summerset-buys-14-ha-in-rotorua-for-a-new-270-home-retirement-village/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 21:31:00 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/summerset-buys-14-ha-in-rotorua-for-a-new-270-home-retirement-village/
The site of Rotorua's Summerset Retirement Village Project on Fairy Springs Rd.

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The site of Rotorua’s Summerset Retirement Village Project on Fairy Springs Rd.

Rotorua has been chosen as one of the final sites for the Summerset Group’s retirement village expansion plans, with the company buying 14.2ha of land on the outskirts of the town.

The proposed village is in the planning and development phase, according to general manager Scott Scoullar, but plans were underway for an investment of around $180 million in Summerset Rotorua to build around 270 homes, including villas, cottages and serviced apartments.

The site has hosted various tourist and commercial operations over the years and is currently the site of the Rotorua Heritage Farm, 3D Trick Art Gallery, Deer Museum and a cafe.

Scoullar said the site offers excellent amenity features that future residents could enjoy, including Waiowhiro Creek and views of Mount Ngongotaha.

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“We’re looking at options to best utilize the site’s existing functionality,” he said.

The proposed village would be located just 5km from the center of Rotorua, with the nearest supermarket and medical center just 1.5km away.

Surrounding the site are some of Rotorua’s top tourist attractions, including Skyline Skyrides and Mitai Maori Village.

When completed, Summerset Rotorua was to provide a care center with inpatient care in a nursing home and leisure facilities including a bowling green, cafe, communal vegetable gardens, exercise room, library, hair salon, resident workshop, pool table, resident facilities. bar and a playground.

Summerset Group has purchased Rotorua Heritage Farm on Fairy Springs Rd.

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Summerset Group has purchased Rotorua Heritage Farm on Fairy Springs Rd.

Scoullar said the $180 million investment is expected to create around 250 construction jobs and, once competed, provide 50 permanent positions for caregivers, nurses, gardeners, maintenance and property management.

Summerset Group has also bought another property in Masterton and another in Australia, on which it plans to build other retirement villages.

The combined investment in the three sites will exceed $600 million.

Scoullar said it was nice to strengthen Summerset’s portfolio and secure key sites in high-demand locations.

Waiowhiro Creek crosses the property.

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Waiowhiro Creek crosses the property.

“Rotorua Village in Fairy Springs is Summerset’s first site in Rotorua,” he said.

“With easy access to State Highway 5, the 14.2ha [block] is located close to local amenities including golf clubs and the CBD.

“The Rotorua area does not have a retirement village offer like ours currently, and with a strong over 75 population expected to grow by 30% over the next six years, Summerset is pleased to be able to bring our unparalleled continuum of care offering retirement from the village to Rotorua.

“Our villages will offer a full range of high-quality independent living units, as well as an offer of residential care on site.

“Summerset is proud to offer a continuum of care model where as a resident’s needs change, so can their living conditions.”

The company owns or builds 49 sites in New Zealand and Australia and provides services to over 7,100 residents.

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How to Make Borrowing Easy Using Modern Websites and Apps By OakParkFinancial https://astoundingweb.org/how-to-make-borrowing-easy-using-modern-websites-and-apps-by-oakparkfinancial/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:14:05 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/?p=4767 According to Newcastle University researchers, payday loan companies build their websites and applications specifically to keep individuals from leaving the application process.

You’ll have money in 15 minutes.

According to Algernon Ronson, financial expert at OakParkFinancial, Customers are encouraged to borrow by employing interactive gadgets such as sliders, brightly colored ‘apply now’ links, easy forms, and photos of happy individuals. It means that a consumer may get their loan authorized and cash in hand in as little as ten to fifteen minutesall without ever speaking to another person.

Dr. James Ash of Newcastle University’s Department of Media, Culture, and Heritage stated: “The websites and apps are designed to be very easy to use, but it is difficult for individuals to stop and think about what they are doing when applying. The borrower feels they are in control, yet they are being guided skilfully through the whole process. As a consequence, this market has grown rapidly in recent years.”

According to the researchers, the High-Cost Short Term Credit (HCSTC) sector comprises cash and payday loans, guarantor loans, and logbook loan providers, where extremely small quantities of money are provided for very short periods of time.

It is believed to be worth 2 billion a year, and 82% of all payday and cash loans in the UK are currently sought and processed online using digital interfaces and websites.

A straightforward approach

After meeting with eleven web designers and forty customers, the group identified how the firms handle ‘frictions,’ which they describe as blocks or obstacles that delay, impede, or halt a user asking for a loan.

Sliders are a ubiquitous feature of most websites and applications, and they are often the first page a user sees throughout the application process. It normally consists of two bars, the first referring to the amount borrowed and the second to the loan’s period instantly at Oak Park.

According to the creators, the sliders are meant to be ‘playful,’ and the more people who play with them, the more likely they are to apply for a loan.

The gadget also minimizes the number of touches needed to finish the surgery, resulting in a single smooth motion with less ‘friction.’ According to the research, this increases client interest in the application process, making it more difficult to quit.

The next step is to click the ‘Apply Now button. By altering the color of the button, the application rate may be boosted. When the button on one website was changed from red to orange, the number of applications rose by 8%. Application forms are also designed to seem brief and manageable, avoiding consumers from being scared off by official-looking documentation.

“What’s especially troubling about the market’s proliferation is that the individuals who use them are typically among society’s most vulnerable,” Dr. Ash says. “Some of the people we spoke with did not consider payday loans to be debt at all. It was simply another source of income and another cost to pay for them. This form of loan is unsustainable and may worsen mental health issues.”

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Construction workers injured in building collapse at Captain Jack’s restaurant https://astoundingweb.org/construction-workers-injured-in-building-collapse-at-captain-jacks-restaurant/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:12:00 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/construction-workers-injured-in-building-collapse-at-captain-jacks-restaurant/ Two people were injured on Tuesday afternoon after a collapse at a construction site in Naples. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Naples Fire Department were called to Captain Jack’s restaurant following reports of a building collapse Officials said two people were injured during the The collapse, with one of Shane Malloy, 44, trapped under the structure. While authorities were on their way to the scene, Malloy was freed from the structure using a nearby forklift. Authorities said he was airlifted to hospital with injuries considered serious and life-threatening. project on the same land as the Naples marina and Captain Jack’s restaurant. Officials said a roof was being assembled at ground level at the time of the crash. They said the structure was raised about six feet in the air with construction supports. When the structure collapsed, authorities said there were workers under the roof and above. Another crew member, Harold Collins, 44, was hit. through the roof but not pinned. His injuries are considered life threatening. Authorities say other crew members were involved in the accident and were not injured. Maine OSHA is investigating the collapse.

Two people were injured on Tuesday afternoon after a collapse at a construction site in Naples.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Naples Fire Department were called to Captain Jack’s restaurant following reports of a building collapse.

Officials said two people were injured in the collapse, including one, 44-year-old Shane Malloy, who was trapped under the structure.

As authorities made their way to the scene, Malloy was freed from the structure using a nearby forklift.

Authorities said he was airlifted to hospital with injuries considered serious and life-threatening.

The collapse happened during a large-scale construction project on the same property as the Naples Marina and Captain Jack Restaurant.

Officials said a roof was being assembled at ground level at the time of the crash. They said the structure was raised about six feet in the air with construction supports.

When the structure collapsed, authorities said there were workers under the roof and above.

Another crew member, Harold Collins, 44, was hit by the roof but was not pinned. His injuries are considered life threatening.

Authorities say other crew members were involved in the accident and were not injured.

Maine OSHA is investigating the collapse.

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Medical marijuana card company comes under scrutiny for using unofficial list of Pa. doctors to lure patients Spotlight PA https://astoundingweb.org/medical-marijuana-card-company-comes-under-scrutiny-for-using-unofficial-list-of-pa-doctors-to-lure-patients-spotlight-pa/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:47:03 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/medical-marijuana-card-company-comes-under-scrutiny-for-using-unofficial-list-of-pa-doctors-to-lure-patients-spotlight-pa/

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HARRISBURG — An unofficial online directory of physicians who can approve patients for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been used by a competitor to direct people to its business, drawing complaints and calling US health department officials State to intervene.

“This is a fraud and unfair to doctors and patients,” wrote Kimberlee Williams Park, a Delaware County doctor who participates in the medical cannabis program, in a complaint filed in May with the attorney general’s office. ‘State. “It disrupts continuity of care and is pure greed.”

A complaint by Park and at least one other doctor to the Department of Health prompted the agency to notify doctors in the state’s medical cannabis program on May 27 about the website, Medical Marijuana doctorsrx, and of the Sanctuary Wellness Institute, a medical marijuana card company.

The department wrote that “the majority of licensed practitioners who participate in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program” were advertised in the unofficial directory.

“You will notice on the website that the same phone number is listed for each practitioner, and that phone number leads to answering calls by the Sanctuary Wellness Institute,” the department wrote in an email obtained by Spotlight PA.

The dispute between doctors and marijuana card websites highlights a bigger problem in Pennsylvania: Companies like The Sanctuary Wellness Institute can advertise their services here with impunity, while doctors like Park don’t. right to do the same.

The Department of Health’s public list of licensed medical cannabis physicians does not include information such as phone numbers, email addresses, or websites. This has allowed unofficial directory websites to thrive, said Bucks County physician Jennifer Minkovich.

Meanwhile, the law currently prohibits doctors from advertising that they can approve patients for the program, which limits how people can find them.

“If the DOH has interpreted the law to mean that physicians cannot even identify themselves as ‘certifying physicians’ on their own firm’s website because it is considered ‘advertising’, then no site Outside web should not be able to advertise a doctor’s name in any way, much less without the doctor’s consent,” Minkovich wrote in an email.

A spokesperson for the Department of Health said Wednesday the agency needed more time to answer questions. John DiBella, who described himself as the sole owner of the Sanctuary Wellness Institute and the creator of Medical Marijuana Doctorsrx, said he took immediate action following a May 27 email sent by state officials.

DiBella told Spotlight PA “our developer made the mistake of adding our phone number as the default number” on the directory pages under doctors’ physical addresses.

“He was not instructed to do this and we had no idea he had,” DiBella wrote.

State policies and practices have given medical marijuana card companies a clear advantage in the race to attract millions of dollars in revenue from medical marijuana patients.

Not only can they advertise; some companies offer Groupon discounts, dominate Google search results, and offer money-back guarantees if patients are not approved.

A previous Spotlight PA investigation found that some certifying companies made inaccurate or misleading medical claims to lure customers, and the Department of Health said it had no regulatory oversight over those companies.

But the agency has issued about a dozen warning letters to doctors for alleged advertising violations, including threatening a doctor’s medical license. Most of the alleged violations related to information describing basic services or referrals on a website for a doctor or practice.

Even the recent Department of Health email to doctors informing them of the existence of Doctorsrx on medical marijuana puts the onus of enforcement on doctors — not the company that runs the website. The department urged doctors to check the website “to make sure you are not listed and inaccurate information has not been published”.

The operators of Medical Marijuana Doctorsrx recently updated the website. But Montgomery County physician Sara Abbruzzi told Spotlight PA the changes didn’t go far enough, calling the tactic a “total bait and switch” for patients.

“It’s upsetting for those of us who play by the rules,” Abbruzzi said. “These big companies are sort of sweeping in.”

DiBella’s company, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute, offers to connect people with a doctor so they can get a medical marijuana card. These cards allow people to buy cannabis at dispensaries in Pennsylvania.

DiBella said he also created Medical Marijuana Doctorsrx, a website that offers to help patients find “qualified doctors near them.” He spoke to a reporter in early May, before the health department issued the warning to doctors about his business.

The Sanctuary Wellness Institute and Medical Marijuana doctorrx are listed as clients of Netlocal, a search engine optimization company that names DiBella as owner and founder.

Medical Marijuana doctorsrx offers doctors the option to pay $249 per month for a “well-designed SEO landing page” on the directory website and other services. But the site also lists doctors who didn’t pay or didn’t even know about the site.

In early May, DiBella told Spotlight PA that when people contact the website looking for medical marijuana cards, his certification company, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute, follows up.

“It’s increasingly becoming another advertising channel for The Sanctuary,” he said of Medical Marijuana doctorsrx.

DiBella said the website relies on public information to create a list of doctors. And while it’s become a marketing tool for his business, he said the directory website could help patients connect with other doctors, not just the Sanctuary Wellness Institute.

“In a way, it’s like this free service that’s provided to doctors,” DiBella told Spotlight PA in early May.

Several doctors told Spotlight PA they don’t see it that way.

“These big companies that are run by non-clinical people … are basically trying to falsely entice patients into their business,” Abbruzzi told Spotlight PA. “And I think it’s a shame the Department of Health isn’t doing more.”

As of June 1, a search for Medical Marijuana doctorsrx for Pennsylvania doctors returned 28 pages of results on the site. Almost every page listed over 40 doctors.

The directory still included doctors’ names and addresses, but not phone numbers. A disclaimer on the “Contact Us” page stated that the website “is not affiliated with any physicians listed on this website”, but did not go into detail.

Individual profile pages included a note at the bottom, telling doctors to contact the company if they wanted to be removed from the website.

DiBella told Spotlight PA that the company offered to update doctors’ profile pages with whatever information they wanted for free as a “show of goodwill.”

Some doctors, like Park, the Delaware County doctor, aren’t interested in the offer.

“No way,” she wrote in a text message to Spotlight PA.

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Call Center Workforce Optimization Software Market 2022 Report Covers Profiling Top Key Players – Sharpen, Nextiva, Aspect, PhoneBurner, ChaseData, PanTerra – ManufactureLink https://astoundingweb.org/call-center-workforce-optimization-software-market-2022-report-covers-profiling-top-key-players-sharpen-nextiva-aspect-phoneburner-chasedata-panterra-manufacturelink/ Thu, 26 May 2022 20:57:40 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/call-center-workforce-optimization-software-market-2022-report-covers-profiling-top-key-players-sharpen-nextiva-aspect-phoneburner-chasedata-panterra-manufacturelink/

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| Cerro Pelado Fire UpdateNew NM Fire Info https://astoundingweb.org/cerro-pelado-fire-updatenew-nm-fire-info/ Mon, 02 May 2022 17:39:46 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/cerro-pelado-fire-updatenew-nm-fire-info/

Monday, May 2, 2022

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS: A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held today from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM. Members of the South Zone Red Team and agency representatives will discuss and answer questions about current progress and planned activities on the fire. The meeting will be available via zoom at the following link: https://www.losalamosnm.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=6435810&pageId=18517194. No password is required to join.

There will be a virtual meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can join the meeting on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1mTocL75l

Cerro Pelado fire: The Cerro Pelado Fire, 11 km east of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, began Friday, April 22 during an epic wind event. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It burns in ponderosa pine and mixed evergreens and brush. The eastern portion of the fire burns within the fire footprint of the 2011 Las Conchas Fire. The current fire footprint includes forest units that have previously been treated to reduce fire risk. Three houses were destroyed in the fire.

Area: 22,314 acres Containment: 10% The decrease in containment is due to the growth of the fire.

Staff and equipment: 466 employees in total; 25 engines, 1 type 1 manual crew, 8 type 2 manual crew, 2 type 2 initial attack crew, 3 helicopters, 8 bulldozers, 2 ambulances, 1 rapid medical extraction unit and 9 water tenders.

Yesterday: Due to increased fire activity, firefighters worked along Highway 4 on the northwest side of the blaze looking northeast near Cox Ranch. Highway 4 was closed from milepost 27 to milepost 59 due to fire and firefighter activity and equipment to keep fires south of Highway 4. The fire broke through the primary containment line along Forest Road (FR) 268 near Rabbit Mountain, south of Hwy 4. Firefighters improved the fire line along FR 289 for containment on the east side of the fire . Firefighters completed the firing operation with aerial ignition on the southwest side of the fire near Peralta Ridge to keep fire intensity low near the old growth timber. Two scooper planes arrived to help the firefighters. Firefighters continued to clean up and patrol the northwest side of the fire, at the southwest corner and east of Paliza Canyon. Containment increased in the southwest corner of the fire along FR 270. Coordination between the response team and Jemez Pueblo and Cochiti Pueblo was crucial in identifying firefighting strategies if the fire is moving south. A well-attended public meeting was held at the Cochiti Lake Fire Hall. More than 300 people took part.

The Freelove Fire has been returned to the local jurisdiction of the Valles Caldera National Reserve.

Today: Firefighters will be working along the perimeter of the fire today along Highway 4 to the north, FR 266 to the west, FR 270 to the south and FR 289 to the east to improve fire lines. At the northeast corner of the fire, firefighters will connect fire lines on Forest Road (FR) 289 and Forest Road (FR) 270. Super scooper planes can draw water from Lake Cochiti to help fight the fire. On the north side of the fire, firefighters will improve fire lines along Highway 4 near Cox Ranch. Protection of structures will also continue in this area. Flight operations will resume at 9 a.m.

Weather and fire behavior: Temperatures will be in the 60s today. Winds from the west will be 20 to 25 mph. Fire is expected to move east and north with increased activity where wind and combustibles align. On the north side of the fire, south of Highway 4, the fire will back up toward the highway. On the southeast side of the fire, heavy pockets of unburned fuel may be actively burning, especially in tight areas of conifers. Fire activity will decrease as the fire reaches the rock lavas above Cochiti Pueblo, but will continue to move through the mixed conifers at the bottom of the canyon. Westerly winds may continue to move the fire east toward Los Alamos National Laboratory. If the fire crosses Highway 4, fire activity will increase in the Valles Caldera due to heavy grass. Large stumps and logs will continue to burn.

Evacuations, Shelter Areas: The communities of Cochiti Mesa and the Peralta Canyon area, including Cox Ranch, remain under “Go” evacuation status. The Sandoval County Fire Department and Emergency Management will provide updated evacuation information as needed. Evacuations for the Sierra de Los Pinos remain in “Set” mode, which means being ready to leave at all times. If conditions change and fire threatens the community again, these areas could revert to “Go”.

Air quality: Air quality information can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health’s Environmental Public Health Tracking, https://nmtracking.org./fire. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ lets you zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

Closures: Highway 4 is closed from mile post 47, 14 miles east of Sierra De los Pinos, to mile post 50, 14 miles west of White Rock, to all traffic due to the fire activity. Highway 4 is also closed to non-local traffic at Mile 35 (2 miles east of Sierra De los Pinos). Motorists should drive slowly along the highway with headlights on. Fire equipment and firefighters will drive along Highway 4 and access fires, especially at intersections with FR 10 and FR 280. If heavy traffic impedes firefighting efforts and endangers the firefighter safety. The most up-to-date information on road closures can be found here: https://www.nmroads.com/mapIndex.html

The Santa Fe National Forest has issued an order to close the Cerro Pelado Fire Camp. The camp is along the FR 376. Closing decree n° 10-507. The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire danger in the restricted area. This order will take effect on May 1, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. and will remain in effect until December 31, 2022 or until revoked.

Bandelier National Monument was closed due to a fire. Valles Caldera National Reserve remains closed until further notice.

The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a closure order limiting public access to the area around the fire. Specifically, all Forest Service lands within an area roughly defined by NM Highway 4 to the west, Valles Caldera National Preserve to the north, Bandelier National Monument to the east, and Zia Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo to the south are closed to the public. Order number 10-506. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/santafe/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprd3802009

Fire Restrictions: Level II fire restrictions are in effect for the Santa Fe National Forest, which prohibits the construction, maintenance, attendance or use of any fire, campfire or stove, including charcoal and briquettes. Smoking is also prohibited except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a landscaped recreation site, or stationary in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is cleared of all flammable materials. For other activities prohibited under Level II fire restrictions, see https://www.fs.usda.gov/santafe/. Additionally, due to ongoing fire threats, Sandoval County will not be issuing burn permits.

Temporary flight restriction: There is a flight restriction on the area above the fire (10 nautical miles southwest of Los Alamos, NOTAM 2/2366). https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_6919.html. Drones over fire are also prohibited.

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How to Solve Cases in Chinatown Detective Agency https://astoundingweb.org/how-to-solve-cases-in-chinatown-detective-agency/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:30:00 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/how-to-solve-cases-in-chinatown-detective-agency/

One of Chinatown Detective AgencyThe biggest drawback of is that you will have to use research outside of the game to inform Amira Darma’s choices. Therefore, unless you have an encyclopedia or play at a library, you will have to do a lot of research on the web. So it’s best to make sure your internet-connected device is at hand and fully charged.

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However, an Internet connection may not be enough to solve a case. After all, CDA often asks obscure questions while expecting you to find answers in a short time.. Therefore, efficient Internet browsing is essential if you want to solve your cases. Here are some tips for narrowing down your online searches.

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What is SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how does it work?

Now that we’ve eliminated the premise of the game, let’s talk about using it to your advantage. Since CDA is a game centered on research on the Internet, you need to know how to search the Internet effectively. This skill is where the knowledge of SEO or search engine optimizationjoin the game.

SEO may seem unheard of unless you work in technology, marketing, or journalism. Fortunately, the concept is simple. SEO is a technique that websites use to rank their posts higher in web searches. By emphasizing specific keywords or phrases in their posts, writers can encourage a search engine’s algorithm to move them higher in search results because they are more likely to get the answer. at the request of a user.

Take this article, “Chinatown Detective Agency: Improving Your Online Research Techniques”, for example. For SEO purposes, I may give this guide a second title for Google, like “How to Solve Cases in Chinatown Detective Agency” because more people would get into “How can I solve the [blank] case at Chinatown Detective Agency?” Keeping the searcher’s intentions in mind helps them find the answers they seek and leads to more visits to our website. So it’s a win-win situation.


Shortcuts that will improve your online searches

So where do you, the Googler, come in? First of all, it is essential to consider the keywords and wording you use when searching. Too little information or too much information in the search bar can confuse your search. But if you understand the question you’re asking and ask it concisely, you’ll get better results.

In addition, it is also useful to understand the various web search symbols and shortcuts to narrow down your results. Here is a breakdown of the symbols to know.

Symbol or shortcut What he does Example
Dash or minus sign (-) This shortcut excludes unwanted words or sources from your search. “Acer – Laptops”, “Gettysburg address – site: History.com”
Dollar sign ($) This shortcut gets search results with dollar prices. “4K TV $200”
Plus sign (+) This shortcut groups search terms. “Baby + Towels”
@ Symbols This shortcut searches for tags related to social media. “@csanflip”
Hashtag (#) This shortcut searches groups of social media topics. “#the player”
Emphasize (_) This shortcut connects two words and returns results with the connected phrase with or without the underscore. “Bank note”
Double quote (” “) This shortcut searches for the exact words or phrases in the quote. Synonyms for the words in the quote are also included in the search results. “Sega Puzzle Multiverse”
Asterisk symbol This shortcut allows a generic search. In other words, it works well when you can’t find the right word for a specific search query.
“Boy * World” Double dots (..) This shortcut allows you to search for tracks.
“4K TV $200.. $250” Tilde symbol (~) This shortcut searches for similar words and synonyms of the search term.
“Chinatown Detective Agency ~ Tutorial” hour This shorthand syntax searches for the local time of a specified city.
new york city time OR This tool instructs the search engine to search for results with either or both terms.
“Playstation OR Xbox” to define : This syntax asks the search engine to return the definition of the given keyword.
“set: volume” Mathematical expression (number) This syntax performs mathematical calculations through the search engine or provides the solution to websites.
“cbrt(9)” unit1 in unit2 This shortcut is for unit conversions.
“lbs to kg” keyword file type:document extension This shortcut searches for keywords in a specific file type.
“tiger file type: jpg” weather report This shortcut searches for a city’s local weather.
“weather Quebec” translate in This shortcut searches for translations. In the case of Google, it will translate a word for you via Google Translate.
“translate tire in Italian” Currency1 to Currency2 This shortcut is used to convert currencies.


“dollars to pounds”

A corrupt government employee, Gilbert Ma, is bribed with expensive wine by Amira Darma of the Chinatown Detective Agency. You may be wondering, “How do I know if I can trust this search result?”

After all, there is a lot of misinformation on the internet that could lead you in the wrong direction. While none of the cases we’ve looked at so far in CDA deal with controversial topics, it’s always imperative to avoid bias or generalizations in the sources you scan. To avoid pitfalls in your research,practicing critical thinking with media literacy . In short, media education is theability to critically analyze media messages to determine the validity of messages conveyed . In short, they are tools forcut through the bullshit


  • . If you feel unsure about a source when researching a case, it is helpful to ask these questions: How deep is the information covered?
  • Although CDA doesn’t ask you essay questions, it’s good to know how much information a source has about your topic. Is the information objective or does it contain biases?
  • If the news source has something to gain from pushing a particular point of view, it may be less reliable. How current is the information?
  • While CDA is set in a future dystopia, many of its questions exist in current or modern interpretations of the story. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the research you gather is up to date. Who is the author of this source?
  • Authority matters a lot when looking for clues. For example, if you are looking for the region of a canceled stamp and the source you find is a professional photo editor who likes to create stamps for Middle-earth, you should think twice about the information presented to you. However, evidence from an experienced stamp collector or government postal authority would yield accurate results. What is the purpose of the article?


Intent is paramount when it comes to evaluating a source. For example, have you ever seen a Facebook friend share an Onion track believing it was real? Yeah, so do we. A source can be satirical, protect a financial interest, try to engage a social network, etc. If you are looking for sources dedicated to imparting facts and information, peer-reviewed academic journals are one of your best bets.

A clue to the first Chinatown Detective Agency case, pixelated to avoid spoilers. If you’ve followed our advice above and considered how your search query affects engine results,your first page should give you more than enough information

. After all, the CDA developers probably had to search the web to make sure their players could find the right answers and progress through the cases. Otherwise, CDA would feel much more broken. We also advise you to stick to the first page of your search results to improve the quality of your experience. In other words, we don’t want the game spoiled for you.

For example, after going through the tutorial chapters of the game, we noticed that specific case keywords gave results to the Chinatown Detective Agency Guides. While you can use these sources if you’re really in trouble, it takes away the value of your experience if you do.


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The Film Detective warms up with Sizzling Sunday https://astoundingweb.org/the-film-detective-warms-up-with-sizzling-sunday/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/the-film-detective-warms-up-with-sizzling-sunday/

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cinedigmethe leading independent streaming company serving passionate fanbases, today announced that The movie detectivethe classic movie restoration and release company, is heating up this spring with a hot sunday line-up of weekly Pre-Code marathons.

Suggestive, clever, and a fan-favorite of classic movies, The Film Detective’s Sizzling Sunday Pre-Code Marathons will feature classics such as Bird of Paradise (1932), with Dolores del Río and Joel McCrea; Mr. Robinson Crusoe (1932), with Douglas Fairbanks; and I cover the waterfront (1933), with Claudette Colbert.

In honor of Asian American Heritage Month, Asian American film pioneers will be honored, including a Anna May Wong mini marathon with A study in scarlet (1933) and Lady of Chungking (1942) and articles by Philip Ahn, including Impact (1949) and something to sing (1937).

The new original series from The Film Detective, Classic children’s movieshosted by author Jennifer Churchill and her sidekick Weston, will feature classics for the whole family on Saturdays at 11 a.m. ET, including The jungle Book (1942), with Sabu; The magic sword (1962), with Basil Rathbone; and Steamer Bill Jr. (1928), starring Buster Keaton.

May marathons on The Film Detective will include anniversary marathons in honor of Vincent Priceincluding House on the haunted hill (1959), The bat (1959), and The last man on earth (1964), and John Waynewith angel and the villain (1947) and McLintock! (1963).

Newly restored features coming to The Film Detective this month will include stunning prints from Anna May Wong classics, including Bombs on Burma (1942), Lady of Chungking (1942), and The toll of the sea (1922), and the film noir classic Trap (1948), starring Lisabeth Scott, Dick Powelland Jane Wyatt.

The classic film and TV app Film Detective is available to stream on the web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. For more information about The Film Detective, visit www.thefilmdetective.com.

Contact:

Kerry Ryan

[email protected]

About The Film Detective:

The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports and documentaries, and is a division of Cinedigm. Launched in 2014, The Film Detective has distributed its vast library of over 3,000 hours of films on DVD and Blu-ray and through leading platforms such as TCM, NBC, Amazon, MeTV, PBS, and more. The Film Detective has launched its classic movie app on web, Android, iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV and is available live with a 24/7 channel on Sling, STIRR, Plex, Local Now , Rakuten TV and DistroTV. For more information, visit www.thefilmdetective.com.

About Cinedigm:

For over 20 years, Cinedigm has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains hundreds of millions of consumers around the world by providing premium content, streaming channels and technology services to the world’s leading media, technology and retail companies.

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Ascential to buy Amazon eCommerce analyst Sellics https://astoundingweb.org/ascential-to-buy-amazon-ecommerce-analyst-sellics/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:40:18 +0000 https://astoundingweb.org/ascential-to-buy-amazon-ecommerce-analyst-sellics/

Ascential to buy Amazon eCommerce analyst Sellics

April 20, 2022

B2B e-commerce insights, analytics and optimization specialist Ascential (formerly known as EMAP) to acquire Sellics, which offers Ai-powered B2B solutions to help sellers, suppliers and agencies to optimize and analyze their Amazon strategies. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Berlin, Germany-based Sellics, which also has an office in New York, offers a combination of ad spend optimization, campaign automation and profit analytics, via a suite of software solutions, for brands. that market on Amazon in the United States and Europe. Its free tools can be used to optimize Amazon PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns; and the Sellics Benchmarker allows advertisers to create a custom report that compares their KPIs with their peers at the sub-category and ad format level. Additionally, the company’s “Sonar” helps Amazon sellers, suppliers, and agencies find all the relevant keywords they need to increase product listing visibility and improve Amazon’s SEO.

Sellics employs approximately 90 people and is led by its co-founders Franz Jordan (CEO), Josef Vataman (CTO) and Thomas Ropel (CMO). Ascential, which also owns trend forecasting platform WGSN, will merge Sellics with its e-commerce advertising performance specialist Perpetua, to help expand the business further into Europe.

Duncan Painter (pictured), CEO of Ascential, comments: “Sellics’ strong presence in the European challenger market and engineering expertise will accelerate Perpetua’s growth outside of its existing US operations, while Perpetua itself will provide exciting growth opportunities for Sellics’ customer base through its advanced product set.’

Websites: www.ascential.com and www.sellics.com .

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