#30 stm imagine

[kmp78]

I don’t think Thinnie was at Lolla. She’s got a few more invites and forced exits. She’s clueless or has zero self esteem.

I think u are right about Lordy having less options than 10 yrs ago so get the popcorn out cause it’s gonna get worse

CS & SL are trainwrecks & meant for each other.

30 STM are no longer about music and exist to satisfy an aging man’s ego.

It already got quite a bit worse in the short period of time since VK left so just imagine how much worse it'll get over the next 2-5-10 years. 😵‍💫

[calamiitywrites]

Pray You Catch Me ;; *TEASER*

Author’s Note; So I have had this idea for a while now but didn’t know what to do with it. I don’t normally write anything out of the ordinary or supernatural so this is a first for me. I hope you guys like it and I hope all my sci-fi fantasy lovers can give me some feed back as well. Let me know. remember no messages = no chapters. Your feedback is important. 

WARNING; THIS STORY CONTAINS SUPERNATURAL ELEMENTS AS WELL AS MYTHOLOGICAL CONTEXT. PURE FANTASY. 

My memories started to come back to me in my dreams and slowly my soul started yearning for his. I believe humans called it a “soul mate” .... 

“I can’t lose you again.” he whispered and like a moth to a flame I was drawn to his words. They were so familiar yet so unknown to me, but the idea of someone being so desperate to lose me nearly intoxicated me. 

“But you have to.” I spoke logically only to have his face reflect a look of absolute despair. 

“I’ve waited.....more than 300 hundred years to touch you again.” He mused while running his fingers up the side of my face delicately. My eyes closed in an attempt to commit the touch to memory because I knew it would be gone soon. 

“What’s a few more 100?” I teased, but his smile was not amused like mine. Instead, it was forced and held a somber touch of loss as if he had seen someone he loved die. Before I could do anything, I was pulled away from him and thrown into now. 

The truth was, we had been casted down several times already throughout the past 400 years and this was the first time our souls had reunited in all that time. Always different eras, always different lifestyles, but always the same bodies, never having any memory of our previous selves. It was only when we died that we learned of our nature. When humans said history repeated itself, they had no idea how right they were. However, what they didn’t know was that most of them were not human at all. Some of us, took the challenge of combining with the human race in order to keep an eye on them and their safety. 

The world was not all black and white nor was it just humans and animals. There was always a thin veil surrounding them all, the other side of the looking glass that held some of the most terrifying creatures that you could ever know. They worked hard in trying to split the veil and tempt the human race; they inspired hatred, encouraged lust, put forth damnation and all in the sake of “fun.” I know this, because I was once an inhabitant of that world. I killed, I sacrificed, I tempted, and I ravaged as many humans as I could until they reestablished me with my soul. a soul that I thought was lost more than a thousand years ago. I made a deal to fight for them instead without knowing that I was. You see, the price of becoming human for a creature like me is to be stripped of all memory and powerless. Even my abilities are suppressed until I come into contact with the veil, but if I never do then i’m graced with living the life of a human which isn’t so bad. Ignorance truly is bliss.......at least until my soul’s contract started to crack and a vital piece of my past began to haunt me. 

Time passed slowly when his sunglasses slid into my direction, but when he slowly removed them and his eyes connected with mine in the small coffee shop it was as if something glitched. There was a strange hint of fear in his eyes that I couldn’t explain. I recognized him some how, but how? 

His eyes scanned me in a way that made me uncomfortable, but the ocean blueness of them made me feel as though I was at home. They slid down every piece of me as if drinking me in on a sunny day. He reminded me of the man in my dreams, but that couldn’t be possible because dreams weren’t real. 

As a reflex, I gathered my things and headed for the door, but he stopped me gingerly. 

“It’s you...” He said simply, but when I furrowed my eyebrows in obvious confusion his expression changed. 

“I’m sorry.....you forgot your coffee.” he suggested while pointing to the table. 

“Oh, I um....I was actually done with it but thanks....Mister?” I questioned and he chuckled.

“Jared....Jared Leto” He offered his hand.  

“Elizabeth.” 

[paulvanduijvendijk]

Travel the World and Learn Languages by Teaching Aboard

If you're single, with no children to care for, why don't you explore the entire world by teaching overseas? You will find teaching jobs all around the world for English speakers. You don't need to understand the language of the country you're traveling to, but you do have the benefit of learning many distinct languages as you get new experiences in unfamiliar territory.

Traveling overseas is quite frankly the easiest job to get. All you will need to do is contact a college of your choice to discover if they're accepting new instructors. When you get there, take note that the term'teacher' is perceived differently in certain countries than the United States. As an example, Japan students value their teachers as coworkers or coworkers as opposed to an authority figure as American teachers are perceived. Teaching in Japan depicts a guided teaching style as teachers lead their pupils to correct answers rather than drilling the response in their heads till they retain it. Thus, before you travel, it is ideal for new ESL teacher to examine the practices of teachers in the country they'll be working.

After you've located the school of your choice that has openings for new ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers establish a telephone interview with them, in your home town. Upon being approved, the college will often fly you to their country at no cost.

Before moving overseas, there are a few things you may want to prepare to assist you learn the language like a translation dictionary. Translation dictionaries can easily be purchased at electronic stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City from $30 -$120.

Traveling the world, instruction, has other benefits like eating exotic foods and exploring different cultures as you learn how to announce popular meals. You can be assured that if you return to the states, you'll have many new stories to tell, in your new language, about all of the places you have visited. You will especially have the ability to impress your American friends when they hear the new languages that you speak.

The key to learning new languages as you teach overseas is to just learn from the students you teach. You may first need to begin learning basic phrases and words then proceed on to learn more complex sentences and grammar methods. Therefore, in actuality, as you get paid to instruct your student to talk English, you're also learning a second or third language yourself; just by being in their presence.

In case you've got the flexibility, then why not take advantage of the chance to travel the world when learning new languages. Finding a job abroad requires no skill whatsoever and is extremely simple to get accepted. It is likely you will come back to the states studying a good deal more than a new language.

How to Travel the World - Essential Equipment

Today, I would like to share a number of details of our trip research, especially associated with the equipment we're taking, so I decided to share some images also.

I've done a great deal of research leading up to this trip and I had a place to record all of it. I use 37signals' appropriately called Backpack program to organize the data.

At first I imagined I'd need a lot smaller backpack than I really do. I'm 5'8" and 170 lbs. In the store it felt to go with something like 4000 cubic inches. After I started adding up accessories, clothing and camping equipment I realized I had more space.

I made the right choice; the packed bag is comfortable, weights in at about 40 pounds and fits all the things I need to carry with a little bit of space to spare:

Shoes - Must be Versatile

When it came to sneakers I knew it had to fulfill all the following 4 criteria: lightweight, comfy, water-proof (or water-resistant), and trendy. I was surprised how hard it was to get a shoe that matched each of these.

Another thing to bear in mind is that we will have hardly any sneakers with us so whatever shoe we do attract, must be versatile enough to match an assortment of different outfits.

I did attempt the Fivefinger Vibram rubber sandals and although very comfortable, they're not as practical as I'd imagined. The Vibram's also need weekly washing to prevent them from smelling weird.

Daypacks - Comfort is Key

These are generally smaller backpacks that you can carry with you on day trips as you leave your backpack in the hostel/campground lockers. I tried a few different ones such as slings. Because of the fact that I am carrying a laptop, camera and Kindle a sling was large enough. Bigger slings are also not as comfortable as a regular backpack. I picked the STM Laptop bag:

I did attempt a Pacsafe backpack. These packs somewhat heavier and have fewer compartments. The big plus is they are slash-proof and have cable reinforced straps.

Why would you want a slash-proof, wire-reinforced backpack?

It's not unusual is less developed nations to get your backpack be a very major target for petty thefts. The thieves could attempt to pull the back from your shoulder by yanking and breaking the straps. This will be difficult with straps. The second plan is to utilize an exacto-knife to slash the bottom of the back so that a number of the thicker, and typically most valuable content will fall out, excellent luck slashing through metal wire.

I didn't really like how the pacsafe I tried had just 2 large pockets, and very few smaller pockets for smaller items.

Tents - Look for the Lightest One

Among the heaviest things I will be carrying is a tent. A two person tent is truly too small for two people. We opted to go with a Marmot Limelight 3 person tent that fits 2 people comfortably with a little bit of room to spare in addition to a place to put our backpacks.

Make sure that the tent is sealed and watertight. You will surely want to find a footprint. A footprint is a plastic coating which goes beneath the tent; it is waterproof and easy to clean. Some tents will include you, as ours did.

If you decide to go for a smaller tent, be certain there is space to store your backpack as you're inside the tent. Some 2 person tents have little vestibules made by the stretching rain-fly. You can generally fit a little back under the vestibule (that won't be watertight).

[douggyi]

06 Aug, 2017. A stellar jellyfish and friends 🌌 Imagination and the night skies have gone together since man’s been on the earth, it seems. Many of the constellations that are accepted today have referred to for literally thousands of years of written history and who knows how many before that. That puts me in ancient company when I look at this photo and see the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) as some sort of stellar jellyfish. 🌌 The LMC is the prominent cloud-like object dominating the centre of this photo. High up above that is the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). Together these two dwarf galaxies, satellites of our Milky Way galaxy, comprise about 30 billion stars. Just above and to the right of the Small Cloud is the globular cluster 47 Tucanae, a ball of about 10,000 stars. 📷 A stitched image created from seven original frames, each shot with Canon EOS 6D, Canon 50mm STM lens @ f/1.8, 8.0 second exposure @ ISO 6400. (at South Nowra)

[eveiss]

20 FOLLOWERS I’D LIKE TO GET TO KNOW BETTER!

Rules: Tag 20 followers you want to get to know better

Tagged by: @darklordtomarry​ thanks ♥♥♥

Name: Laura

Nickname: Eve, Hanji, Jay

Gender: Female

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 173 cm 

Sexual Orientation: Pansexual

Hogwarts House: Gryffindor

Favorite Colour: Rainbow

Favorite Animal: Puppers. (Every doggo is a pupper just to be clear)

Time Right Now: 00:11

Average hours of sleep: Anywhere from 4 to 12

Cat or Dog Person: Dogs!! 

Favorite Fictional Characters: Harry Potter, Jean Jacques Leroy,  Luna Lovegood, Tom Riddle, Harvey Specter, Lillie(Pkmn S&M), Henry(FE:A), Myron Bolitar, Jacob Kowalski, Varric, Tadashi Hamada, Sosuke Yamazaki, Lance, Graves(Hustle Cat), Tim(About Time), Armitage Hux, Wade Wilson, Bucky Barnes, Shion(No.6), Alice(AYA?), Roy Mustang, Art(Hamatora)  I could go on rlly.... 

Number of Blankets I sleep With: One. Sometimes none.

Favorite Singer/Band: Skillet, Shinedown, 30 STM, Linkin Park, Nickleback, Taylor Swift, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Mariana’s Trench, FOB, Simon Curtis

Dream Trip:  daaamn bro I want a roadtrip around freaking world bc I can’t choose a country. I can’t even choose continent. Just give me car and money and I’ll go wherever.

Dream Job: Guitarist at Eurovision. I mean. They are not allowed to actually play instruments on the scene, all music has to be recorded previously(all voices have to be live). So basically I’d just have to go on stage and look pretty. Or werid. What if I’d become a meme? @god pleas-

When was this blog created: 4 years ago

Current Number of Followers: 470

When did your blog reach its peak?: i rlly dont know what the heck this question means

What made you decide to make a tumblr: Girl from my class in middle school talked abt it and I decided to try it out. 

I’m tagging: ugh noo im too lazy. srry guys not today.

[jensjammery-blog]

Montreal in Quebec, Canada is a thriving city that continues to embrace its rich history which is evident in that majority of Québecois are French speaking. You can easily spend a week in Montreal as there is so much to see and do but even if you only have a long weekend you can still get a good feel for the city.

I recently had the chance to do just that with my good friend and amazing travel companion Law. Here’s our jam-packed itinerary with a combo of hidden gems, local favorites and popular attractions you should be sure not to miss. I include some fantastic places to eat and drink. You can also check out my Instagram story “Montreal” @jensjammery for the highlights.

When to visit: Year round

Montreal is  a year round destination and features four distinct seasons. Most people prefer summer, especially if you do not enjoy the cold weather. The winter will reach below freezing temperature with unreliable weather conditions, however with the appropriate attire, it is not only doable but even enjoyable. In this case, we had arrived just days after the Polar Vortex landed in Montreal. Many locals we spoke with did say that the summer can be uncomfortably hot but there are many festivals and activities happening all around the city, making it a fun time to visit.

Winter attire essentials: ear muffs, gloves, thick scarf

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Accommodation

Where we stayed: Sofitel Montreal Le Carré Doré (Golden Mile)

This is luxury hotel is conveniently located in downtown Montreal with a metro station within a stone’s throw away and 5 minutes walk to St. Catherine Street W where many shops and restaurants are located. McGill University is just a few block down from the hotel and is a beautiful campus to walk through.

Window view from Sofitel Golden Mile

Alternate recommendation: Fairmont Le Rein Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth)

This iconic property is most famous for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-Ins for Peace. The hotel recently reopened after being closed for a year of renovation. We only walked through the beautiful lobby which included a market place with local goods, treats and souvenirs as well as a cafe (the coffee was delicious). The lower level has a fun interactive video that projects onto the walkway. See how it works on my Instagram story “Montreal”. 

Transportation

We mostly walked in Montreal as it is the best way to see the city. Uber is widely used, taxis are easily accessible in addition to the metro – STM. I recommend doing a rough calculation to determine the number of times you plan to ride the metro to see if the unlimited day pass is worth it. The STM ticket allows unlimited usage within 2 hr timeframe, however within that 2 hr timeframe, you can only ride the metro once. Weekend evenings also offer a lower priced unlimited evening pass that could be worthwhile. The metro is fairly straight forward and gets you to many popular destinations. You can easily spot a metro stop entrance by a blue downward arrow.

Communication

As noted, most Quebecois speak French as their primary language, therefore, I recommend learning a few basics such as hello (bonjour), thank you (merci) etc..before your visit. Most times you will be greeted in French before English and locals will appreciate your attempt to communicate with them in French.

Tip: Duo Lingo is a fantastic free app to help you learn a new language.

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Long Weekend Itinerary in Montreal

Day 1: Arrival / Golden Mile (Downtown)

Getting to the hotel

You can take a taxi or Uber to downtown Montreal. Depending on traffic condition, you can get to downtown in about 25 minutes or so.

Dinner and live music: House of Jazz

We absolutely loved House of Jazz from the moment we walked in. From the outside, the establishment looked questionable with gold statues out front but the inside was a different story. It is reminiscent of the roaring twenties (or thirties) with mercury glass, chandeliers, even the staff were in 20’s attires. Every seat in the restaurant has a view of the stage up front. The performance on our night was spectacular and we stayed until the very end. There is a mandatory coat check of $2 and a cover charge of $10/person. The cover charge applies regardless of food/drink order, which we still thought was worth it. You can check out the line up on their website.

House of Jazz – reminiscent of roaring 20’s

The only thing we would do differently is get dinner somewhere else beforehand. The food at House of Jazz was just ok especially for the price.

Tip: the latest reservation they take is 7:30 but we didn’t see anyone coming in after 8pm having to wait for a table.

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DAY 2: Old Montreal / St. Catherine Street West / Notre-Dame Basilica + AURA

Brunch: Olive et Gourmando

This popular local spot in Old Montreal was recommended to us by the hotel’s concierge. We along with many others waited 45+ minutes for a table. Lucky for us, the starving masses they have a coffee bar with to go pastries. I got a Sticky Bun with Valrhona Chocolate – yes it’s as good as it sounds. When we finally got our food, it did not disappoint! I had the menu staple of O+G Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions, Raclette and Gouda cheese. Law had the Oeuf Coquette from the weekend brunch menu. It is poached eggs served with tomato, chickpeas,  homemade Toulouse sausage, avocado and a few more ingredients plus grilled flat bread. The restaurant has a rustic, homey feel to it. We had a window seat and watched the horse drawn carriage go by several times.

Window seat at Olive et Gourmando

Walk Around Old Montreal

After lunch we walked around Old Montreal taking in the architecture and cobblestone streets. Between the buildings and the francophone (French speaking) that surrounded us, it felt as though we have been transported to a European city. One of my personal favorite store was Le Petit Dep – Dépanneur & Café.  It has the most stunning store front I have ever seen. The word “dépanneur” means a small shop/convenience shop. It was a small space with a captivating set up that is inviting. This store was both a cafe and a shop featuring a range of products from candies, to craft beer to local jams and honey. It was really fun walking through Le Petit Dep and discovering unique and local products.

Shopping at St. Catherine St. W

After walking around Old Montreal, we headed back up to St. Catherine Street West*. This is a shopping paradise with stores upon stores upon stores. Being a Canadian living in the US now, I miss seeing Canada born retailers like The Hudson Bay, Indigo and Roots. Another one is La Maison Simons, aka Simons, a well known fashion retailer in Quebec. I specifically had this store on my list as it’s only available in Quebec. They offer simple, classic yet fashionable pieces at an affordable price.

If you only have time for a few stores, I recommend checking out the ones noted earlier. All three have stores across Canada. The Hudson Bay company is a large department store featuring home goods, clothing, beauty etc.. Indigo is a big book store with the addition of home décor, stationery and unique gift items. Indigo was always my go-to for gifts when I lived in Vancouver. Roots Canada features quality women’s, men’s and children apparel as well as leather goods. One of my favorite travel boots is from roots and it has lasted me years.

*A note here about St. Catherine Street. This is a really long street in Montreal and it is divided into West and East. St. Catherine Street West is where the shopping is with many well known stores on this strip. St. Catherine Street East on the other hand is the Gay Village with many restaurants, bars and night clubs. The two areas are distinctively different. We learned the hard way when we thought we were going to St. Catherine Street EAST only to end up in St. Catherine Street WEST

Notre-Dame Basilica + AURA

This is the first church of the Gothic Revival in Canada. Located in Old Montreal and rich in history, visiting Notre-Dame Basilica is a must. Since it was located in Old Montreal, we could have included as part of our walk through Old Montreal earlier in the day, however, we got tickets for “AURA” in the evening so we saved it for then. AURA is a multimedia light show in the Notre-Dame Basilica and is broken down into two parts. First 20mins is a self guided walk through to look at several paintings that come “alive”. Second part is a seated show of lights and music which highlights the intricate craftsmanship of the basilica. It was a fun way to see and experience the basilica. This is suitable for visitors of all ages. For more information or for tickets, click here.

Dinner: Portus 360

This Portuguese restaurant is walking distance from Notre-Dame Basilica. Located at the top of the EVO Montreal building, the restaurant offers a spectacular 360 view of Montreal. The restaurant rotates slowly through the evening so that you get a full panoramic view. They do serve lunch and dinner and I’d imagine the view during the day would be just as spectacular if not more. Reservations recommended. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

DAY 3: Fairmont Le Rein Elizabeth / Marche Jean-Talon / St. Laurent Bvld / Gay Village

Breakfast at Fairmont Le Rein Elizabeth

Both Law and I work in the hotel industry, therefore, we had to check out the iconic Fairmont Le Rein Elizabeth. We walked through the public spaces, checked out the interactive video walkway, the market place and got breakfast at the lobby cafe. The market place had some exquisite treats such as marzipan expertly shaped into a variety of beautiful fruits, preserved candie pears etc. I really enjoyed my cappuccino from the lobby café. They also serve pastries and sandwiches.

Newly renovated lobby at Fairmont Le Rein Elizabeth

Marche Jean-Talon (Jean-Talon Market)

There are several public markets in Montreal and Marche Jean-Talon is one of them. Established back in 1933, this market is one of the oldest in Montreal. The market features a wide range of fresh produce alongside a diverse list of vendors from the butcher shop to a tea shop to a flower shop to a cheese stand. This is a great place to pick up maple syrup, maple butter (we got ours at Ferme Lussier) or other local artisan products. The market also houses food vendors making it a true one stop shop.

Montreal bagels and Mile End

Mile End is a hip local neighborhood with boutique shops, restaurants as well as home of the two oldest bagel shops in Montreal. Montreal bagels are unique in that they are sweeter and smaller. The sweetness comes from the dough being poached in honey water. St-Viateur and Fairmount Bagels are the two most well known (and oldest) bagels shops and are open 24/7. St-Viateur have other locations available in Montreal in addition to the flagship in Mile End.

We went to Fairmount Bagel and it is a small, old school shop with standing room only for less than 10 people. Locals bought bagels by the DOZENS! I tried the sesame bagel and it certainly lived up to its reputation.

I would also recommend checking out Drogheria Fine next door. It’s a small shop that sells only gnocchi with tomato sauce in to go boxes.  It was pipping hot and delicious, perfect on a cold winter day!

Drogheria Fine serving pipping hot gnocchi with tomato sauce

Tip: Fairmount Bagel is cash only!

St. Laurent Bvld.

After we got our bagels and gnocchi, we worked our way up St. Laurent Bvld towards Sherbrooke. St. Laurent is one of the main streets in Montreal and has many restaurants and shops along the way. Our favorite was Un Monde de M which has an eclectic collection of home decor and furniture. If you need a break (or a place to warm up), Boulangerie Hof Kelsten, adjacent to Un Monde de M, have really delicious pastries and coffee.

Dinner: Imadake Izakaya

Imadake on St. Catherine Street W is delicious. They serves Japanese Izakaya and ramen alongside a expansive sake menu. The restaurant is conveniently located in downtown. I had Takoyaki and Grilled Miso Black Cod with rice and it was perfection!

Law enjoying some hot sake at Imadake Izakaya

Drinks in Gay Village

Our last stop of the day was checking out the Gay Village (St. Catherine Street East). Being that it was Sunday, not much was happening. We did have plans to check out the drag show at Cabaret Mado but ended up getting drinks at a bar instead. The locals were very friendly and welcoming.

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DAY 4: Cafe Parvis / Parc du Mont-Royal / Au Revoir

Breakfast at Cafe Parvis

Located in downtown, Café Parvis embodies a cool, bohemian vibe filled with greeneries. This was by far my favorite meal in Montreal. Not only did I love the space but I also fell in love with the food! We arrived in the nick of time to order from the breakfast menu. I got the Sourdough toast with whipped ricotta, served with sunflower seeds, apple butter and drizzled with sage honey. Café Parvis services Kittel Coffee which is a local Montreal coffee roaster.

Parc du Mont-Royal

We saved the best for last! Located on a hilltop in the heart of Montreal, Parc du Mont Royal is a large park with a lookout point offering a panoramic view of Montreal. From the Mont Royal Chalet, you would take a short walk to the lookout point. In the winter, you see people cross country skiing, jogging and biking in the park. The key is to dress warm and wear snow boots!

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Au Revoir – it’s time to say goodbye! 

Taxis from downtown to the airport is a set rate of $40. Leaving in the mid-afternoon, it took us about 30 minutes to get to the airport.

Even though our time in Montreal was short, we had an amazing time. The city is full of character and everywhere you turn you are surrounded by history. I hope this will inspire you to visit Montreal, be it for the first time or a subsequent visit. I am already thinking of a return visit in the summer with Mr. Jam. I would love to hear your favorites in Montreal, let me know below or reach out via the contact form. You can also follow me on Instagram @jensjammery for updates.

Bon Voyage!

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Montreal is a vibrant city with rich history. If it's not on your bucket list yet, you need to add it. Check out my travel guide and itinerary for the perfect long weekend in Montreal. Montreal in Quebec, Canada is a thriving city that continues to embrace its rich history which is evident in that majority of Québecois are French speaking. 

[kmp78]

According to Deux Moi, Leo DiCaprio wears headphones when he hooks up with his pets. Here’s to hoping some gossip comes out of the 30 STM tour with Lordy following this trend.

Imagine caring so little about your partner that you´d rather listen to Greatest Hits of the 1980s than his/her moans...😂

I mean, the 80s did produce some epic tunes, but still...

Or maybe Leo just can´t make them moan at all so it´s no biggie one way or another. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[calamiitywrites]

Jared Leto’s kids on Social Media Post

Sorry this took so long, but I actually had to create his daughters, with their own names and personalities haha! Either way, I hope this is ok and what you were looking for! Meet Constance and Jennifer Leto. Read their insta bio’s to get an idea of what they’re like and of course to identify them in the comments. Lovely Constance, blue eyed brunette. Adorable Jennifer is blonde and green eyed. Claire Leto is Jared’s wife for this meme haha // @letonistaaaa

[dearbeautifulmoment]

Letter 45

I never talked about Montréal yet.

I never talked about a lot of things.

My first year overview.

My programs first public concert.

My first job overview.

My second job overview.

All of that alongside the fact that my second year is closing in.

Honestly, those things all happened.

I feel like or I know I'm trying to find all the answers.

I always want to reflect and bring meaning to things.

That's a great thing.

But it isn't when it turns into something that worries you and traps you.

That pertains more to the concert.

So let's just do a small bullet list for all those things.

Let's get it done right now.

Montréal:

• parlez en français

• allez au Montréal par utiliser de STM.

• essayez beaucoup de Poutine

• faire du vélo

• écouter les conversations français

• tomber et avoir des blessures

• le piscine de sodium

• parlez en français le dernière jour et passer comme un personne français car mon accent

• jouer au piano sur les rues et a la chalet du mont royal.

First year experience:

• tough transition but don't forget these things:

• meeting anni

• les petit cochons

• excelling in music

• Sensitive ears but wooo

• You are stronger and came through everything

• Surviving and learning how to manage

• 1st job

• spring course mu353

• getting a 2nd job

• Not being able to imagine being in another school.

• It's done bby. We did it.

• Saving all that money.

• Many scholarships. Wooo.

First Job Overview

• building relationships

• receiving from Anna Paula, Marialena

• Claire.

• Having good relationships with my children,their parents,

• Looking forward to students and not for some

• Co workers that I met and talked to

• Specially Rena, Mila

Honestly, I know I got tired but in the end, it has provided experience that I can't get anywhere else. It has teaching content that is unique and I will learn from it when I go forward.

I wonder how it will change with Julius' addition.

Second job overview:

• co workers

• new experience that is more valid I guess?

• Different perspective on fast food industry

• following the filipino legacy

• Co workers and talking though

• the never ending change provides difference

• Happy to serve even if I get tired.

Wow.

I just did that in under maybe 30 minutes.

Obviously it's not everything, but I accounted some great things and the list can grow as we go.

[ittf24]

ミラクルフルーツの奇跡

あなたの食事から砂糖を安全に除去して、奇跡の果実で癌、糖尿病、肥満を予防するSynsepalum Ulcificum

酸味のある食品を甘くする能力を持った奇跡の物質を想像してみてください。Synsepalum dulcificumはミラクルフルーツとしてよく知られており、味蕾をコーティングし、ライムなどの酸っぱい食品に砂糖のような甘さを与えることで、特定の食品の風味を高めます。砂糖を自分の食生活から排除しなければならない人には、甘さがあります。それはまた、癌患者および変化した味の知覚で苦労している重い薬物療法の患者にも有用です。ミラクルフルーツには、味蕾に奇跡的な影響を与えるだけでなく、抗酸化物質、フラボノイド、植物栄養素が詰まっています。

ミラクルフルーツの起源

奇跡の果実は西アフリカの原産です。それは18世紀にアフリカ大陸の様々な果物を探し求めているヨーロッパの探検家シュヴァリエ・デ・マサワによって初めて文書化されました。彼は、先住民が食事の前に果物を選んで消費することが多いことに気づいた。1960年代に、アフリカを旅行する生物医学大学院生であったロバート・ハーヴェイ（Robert Harvey）という男性が、食品業界に革命を起こす果物の大きな可能性を最初に理論化しました。ハーヴェイは1974年にミラリン社（Miralin Company）を設立し、ベリーを栽培し、天然の健康な甘味料として使用するための有効成分を抽出しました。同社が新製品を発売する直前に、FDA（アメリカ食品医薬品局）は突然、その抽出物を食品添加物として宣言し、それを一般に公開する前にテストする必要がありました。ミラン社がその製品の臨床試験に資金提供する余裕がなかったので、同社は最終的に折り畳まれました。ハーヴェイを含めて多くの人は、FDAの意見の急激な変化は、利益の大部分を失うことを恐れていた砂糖産業による積��的なロビー活動の結果であると考えています。

使い方

奇跡の果実には、舌の甘味受容体に結合するミラクリンとして知られている糖タンパク質分子が含まれています。任意の種類の酸性食品が消費されると、味覚受容体が活性化されます。フルーツはそれ自体で消費されたときほとんど味がなく、効果は30分から2時間の（間に）どこかで無くなります。ミラクリン分子は、コーヒーのような熱い液体によって不活性化され、徐々に唾液によって洗い流される。果物の奇妙な能力は、ビール、ピクルス（漬け物）、酢、グレープフルーツ、ヤギチーズなどの食べ物の変化した風味を体験するために、食物愛好家のグループが集まる、米国の周辺の「フレーバートリッピング」パーティーにつながっています。


癌と糖尿病患者が奇跡の果実からどのように利益を得ることができるか

化学療法を受けている多くの患者は、それらが消費するすべての食物に不快でメタリック（金属的）な味を有する副作用を訴えます。ミラクルフルーツは、患者が食欲を回復するのを助け、多くの食品で経験される金属的な後味を排除することができると言われています。果物に含まれるビタミンや栄養素は、免疫システムを���築するために健康な食事に従う必要がある癌患者にも理想的です。

台湾の台北医科大学で行われた研究では、奇跡の果実によって患者のインスリン感受性が改善される可能性があることが分かった。研究者らは、「奇跡の果実は、インスリン抵抗性を有する糖尿病患者を治療するためのアジュバント（adjuvant 　免疫活性剤）として使用することができる」と述べた。糖尿病に苦しんでいる人々は、これは非常に制限されることがあり、多くの人々が砂糖と甘い食べ物の味を見逃しています。ミラクルフルーツは、糖尿病患者にとって、悪影響や重大な健康障害を起こすことなく、甘い試食を楽しむ理想的な方法を提供します。

それを購入する場所

ミラクルフルーツサプリメントは、オンラインまたは特定の健康食品店から簡単に購入できます。彼らはしばしばバブルガムのような小さなパケットに入ってきます。あなたが着色料や防腐剤を含まない100％有機サプリメントを探していることを確認してください。新鮮な果実を購入することは可能ですが、保存期間が比較的短いために見つけるのが難しい場合があります。

考えられる副作用と相互作用

ミラクルフルーツは、一般に安全であると考えられており、既知の副作用はない。しかし、妊娠している母親や授乳中の母親は、胎児や母乳への影響についての研究がないため、妊娠中および授乳中の母親は避けるべきです。どのようなタイプの未知のハーブ治療を始める前に、常に自然の医療従事者に相談することをお勧めします。

ソース：

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21535817 http://news.discovery.com/human/health/miracle-fruit-berry-everything-taste-sweet-110926.htm http://www.miraclefruitman.com/research.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7367548.stm

Safely Eliminate Sugar From Your Diet To Protect Against Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity With Miracle Fruit Synsepalum Ulcificum Posted by JB Bardot

Imagine a miracle substance that had the ability to turn sour foods sweet? Synsepalum dulcificum, better known as the Miracle Fruit, enhances the flavor of certain foods by coating the taste buds and causing sour foods such as limes to taste as sweet as sugar. It provides a bit of sweetness for those who are must eliminate sugar from their diets. It is also useful for cancer patients and those on heavy medication who struggle with an altered perception of taste. As well as its almost miraculous effects on the taste buds, the miracle fruit is packed with antioxidants, flavonoids and phytonutrients.

Origins of the Miracle Fruit

The miracle fruit is native to West Africa. It was first documented in the 18th century by Chevalier des Marchais, a European explorer searching for different fruits on the African continent. He noticed that the native people would often pick the fruit and consume it before meals. The fruit’s incredible potential to revolutionize the food industry was first theorized in the 1960s by a man named Robert Harvey who was a biomedical postgraduate student travelling through Africa. Harvey set up the Miralin Company in 1974 to grow the berry and extract its active ingredient for use as a natural, healthy sweetener. Just before the company was able to release its new product, the FDA suddenly declared the extract to be a food additive that would need to be tested before it could be made available to the public. As the Miralin Company could not afford to fund clinical trials for its product, the company eventually folded. The FDA’s sudden change of opinion is thought by many including Harvey to be the result of aggressive lobbying by the sugar industry who were afraid of losing a large percentage of their profits.

How It Works

The miracle fruit contains a glycoprotein molecule known as miraculin that binds itself to the tongue’s sweet taste receptors. When any type of sour food is consumed, the taste receptors are then activated. The fruit has almost no taste when consumed by itself, and the effects last from anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours. The miraculin molecule can be deactivated by hot liquids such as coffee and will gradually be washed away by the saliva. The fruit’s strange ability has led to ‘flavor-tripping’ parties around the US where groups of food-lovers gather to experience the altered flavor of foods such as beer, pickles, vinegar, grapefruit and goat cheese.

How Cancer and Diabetes Patients Can Benefit from the Miracle Fruit

Many patients undergoing chemotherapy complain of a side effect that results in all the food they consume having an unpleasant, metallic taste. The miracle fruit can help patients regain their appetite and many claim that it can eliminate the metallic aftertaste that is experienced with most foods. The vitamins and nutrients contained within the fruit are also ideal for cancer patients who are required to follow a healthy diet to build up their immune system.

A study performed at the Taipei Medical University in Taiwan found that a patient’s insulin sensitivity could be improved by the miracle fruit. The researchers stated that “miracle fruit may be used as an adjuvant for treating diabetic patients with insulin resistance.” Those who suffer from diabetes are often required to eliminate all forms of processed sugar from their diet. This can be extremely restricting, and many people miss the taste of sugar and sweet foods. The miracle fruit provides an ideal way for diabetics to enjoy sweet tasting foods without any negative effects or serious health complications.

Where to Buy It

Miracle fruit supplements can easily be purchased online or from certain health food stores. They often come in a small packet that looks like bubblegum. Make sure you look for 100% organic supplements that do not contain colorings or preservatives. It is possible to purchase the berries fresh, but they can be difficult to find due to them having a relatively short shelf-life.

Possible Side Effects and Interactions

The miracle fruit is generally considered safe for use and does not have any known side effects. However, pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid it as there have been no studies on its effects on unborn fetuses or breast milk. It is advisable to always consult a natural health practitioner before beginning any type of unfamiliar herbal treatment.

Sources:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21535817 http://news.discovery.com/human/health/miracle-fruit-berry-everything-taste-sweet-110926.htm http://www.miraclefruitman.com/research.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7367548.stm

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Canon EOS M50: finally, 4K for the masses

With 4K, 120fps HD, a better Dual Pixel AF, DIGIC 8, a new CR3 14-bit RAW file format, touchscreen and EVF in a body showing its DSLR heritage, the EOS M50 looks like Canon’s “test bed” of the 4K market.

Long before the official announcement, the specifications – most of them – were already known, discussed, and the subject of a thousand interpretations. There seems to be a common note, though: the M50, although positioned below the M5 on the family line, appears to be a camera where Canon – finally – invested to create a serious 4K video machine. It may not be for the professionals – for whom Canon has other models and lines they will continue to protect – but as a vlogging machine, it is, no doubt, an interesting option, even more so at the price announced: $779.

Before we move into the specifications of the camera, it’s important to note that Canon has said, for a long time, that the company would only introduce a 4K camera for the general public when they felt the time was right. In fact, despite the introduction of the XC10 in 2015 and the XC15 in 2016, which, anyway, were not for everybody, 4K has been absent from Canon’s plans, except for some high-end EOS DSLRs… and their Cinema EOS models.

While almost every other company has introduced 4K in models from compacts to mirrorless, Canon seemed to be ignorant of the trend. The EOS M50 suggests, many seem to agree now, they were not, they simply took time to design a camera that, although it looks like a model to test the market, points to a market Canon has been courting for quite some time: vloggers. In fact, the M50 has the features – together with a Vari-angle LCD – to attract vloggers and anyone who wants a Canon 4K video camera to take everywhere. That might be the public for this model, if we consider Canon loves to design cameras for specific targets.

Together with the EOS M50 Canon introduces two new DSLR cameras, EOS 2000D and EOS 4000D that confirm the company continues to follow the same path: there is nothing new about those models, they just keep the entry-level segment of the market rolling. And while some new DSLRs are expected, like a new 7D and a 90D, there is no indication, yet, that they will offer 4K video. Although they might…

The EOS M50 now announced means a good start for Canon in terms of mirrorless cameras offering 4K, but the model is more than that. It is, in fact, a “test-bed” for some new features that, no doubt, will make it to more Canon cameras in the future. It is common practice for the company to first test some technologies in  a model before moving them across the different lines. One example is the Dual Pixel CMOS AF, introduced with the EOS 70D DSLRs, first received as “nothing special” and now present in almost all new cameras, from the top of the line Cinema EOS models to DSLRs and other cameras within the Canon family.

New Dual Pixel CMOS AF, new RAW

Dual Pixel CMOS AF has been evolving for some time now, and the EOS M50 is the first sign of the most recent development. This version offers complete vertical coverage (100%) and 88% on the wide side, in live view – with some lenses -, a gain of some 38% in terms of AF coverage, something that will be most welcome and make the system even more flexible to work with. Since DPAF introduction in the EOS 70D, Canon has developed the system further, and this may be the sign of things to come for future cameras, from the Cinema EOS models to DSLRs, mirrorless or compacts. For many users, and that includes professional cinematographers, it represents a key feature in terms of AF.

If you add to Dual Pixel CMOS AF the fact that you control everything from the Vari-Angle touchscreen, including, for the M50, the Touch and Drag AF function, allowing for instinctive and seamless autofocus point adjustment without taking your eye away from the viewfinder, the first 4K mirrorless from Canon starts to make some sense. The large centrally mounted electronic viewfinder – DSLR-style – allows those used to a traditional shooting experience to control things the way they prefer, while the large 7.5 cm Vari-Angle allows users to explore a variety of shooting angles, take selfies and easily record vlogs, a segment of the market this camera seems adequate for.

Canon is also introducing CR3, its new 14-bit RAW file format, confirming the M50 placement as a test camera for new things. No one knows exactly, yet, why the change in name, but this is nothing new. Canon’s initial RAW was named CRW, and was used until 2004, when new cameras started using the CR2, apparently because it was better. It may well be the case here. The new format, in fact, also comes with another surprise, a new C-RAW option that creates full resolution RAW files whilst saving approximately 30 to 40% on the file size of standard RAW files. Besides whatever gains in quality CR3 may bring, the C-RAW option also means that the number of images that can be stored inside a memory will increase, all this while still retaining the flexibility of RAW images.

4K and the power of the new DIGIC 8

Being the stage where a lot of new technologies, more evolutionary than revolutionary, one could say, are introduced, the Canon EOS M50 is announced as the “perfect choice” for smartphone and compact camera photographers aspiring to explore new frontiers, with a camera that gives them more creative freedom associated with a new 24.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that seems to be directly related to the introduction of 4K. It’s an interesting proposition, especially when Canon has, time after time, negated that 4K was needed, and never used it in the enthusiast and advanced DSLR models, like the EOS 80D, where it was expected. Since 2015, in fact, that the market has been waiting for Canon to follow the same path as other companies. Why now, and with a camera that is not even the top of its family?

The answer may be in Canon’s tendency to first try new tech in entry or middle-level models. There is also another probable reason: the time it took to develop the DIGIC 8 image processor, which makes its debut with the EOS M50. The new processor is said to have a power similar to the DIGIC6+ used on the EOS 5D Mark IV, which was needed to make it possible to shoot video with that camera. The EOS 5D Mark IV can record 4K 25p/30p as well as recording in the high frame rate of HD 100p/119.9fps. Numbers very similar to the EOS M 50, which offers 4K at 24p/25p and up to 120 frames per second HD movie capture. The new processor is also responsible for the 4K time-lapse and 4K frame grabs from 4K movies.  It is not hard to imagine that Canon has a DIGIC8+ image processor to use on future professional cameras…

A camera for the social media crowd

The actual DIGIC 8 does more things, though: it also allows for a fast continuous shooting speed and a standard maximum ISO of 25,600. The image processor also supports a wide range of improvements in autofocus, Auto Lighting Optimiser, Digital Lens Optimiser and Highlight Tone Priority, for superb high-quality images ready to share straight from the camera, something that seems to be essential for a new generation of users, who always want to send their most recent images to social networks.

Aware of the needs of this new generation, Canon designed the EOS M50 so it integrates effortlessly with smart devices, using the free Canon Camera Connect app for iOS and Android. A constant low energy Bluetooth connection allows a smart device to ‘wake up’ the camera, perform remote triggering, and facilitates a simple switch to Wi-Fi for remote Live View shooting and transferring images.

According to Canon, “photos and videos can be transferred from the camera to smart devices automatically for easy sharing on social media sites, making the step from capturing to sharing with the world seamless. In addition, content can be cloud stored to Canon Irista or synced automatically and wirelessly to PCs and Macs with Canon’s Image Transfer Utility 2 installed.”

A whole family of lenses

In terms of lenses, the EOS M50 uses the EF-M family of lenses, which now has a total of seven lenses, covering everything from 11mm to 200mm (or 17.6 to 320mm, if you consider the 1.6x crop and the relation to 35mm), through five-zooms and two prime lenses. But if you don’t mind using the Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, the choice of lens is substantially larger, as the EOS M50 is compatible with over 80 EF and EF-S interchangeable lenses.

The camera will be available, body only, for the suggested price of $779, or with the kit lens EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM (24-72mm equivalent focal length) for $899. There is also reference to a zoom lens kit for $1249, which will  include the EF-M 55–200 mm f/4.5–6.3 IS STM (88-320mm equivalent focal length).

The wide choice of lenses means that, independently of your interests, you are served. And if you already own Canon gear, then the adapter is all you need to fully explore the new camera. For photographers, the EOS M50 also offers a hot shoe that allows simple connection of Canon’s Speedlite flashes. Those interested in video will appreciate the presence of a 3.5mm mic input for connecting a dedicated microphone such as Canon’s Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1. There is no connection for headphones, but that’s probably something that the crowd Canon seems to aim the camera to – vloggers – will not miss.

Repeating the EOS 300D story

The ability to capture action with a fast 10fps continuous shooting, the first time this has been achieved in a Canon mirrorless camera (the M5 stops at 9fps…) with 7.1 fps with continuous AF, integrate the list of specifications for the EOS M50. 5 Axis Electronic Image Stabilizer is present, for video, along with Dual Sensing IS, a technology introduced with the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II in February 2016. The system takes into account the data on the amount of camera shake obtained from the image data collected by the CMOS sensor and works to counteract not only camera shake but also the slow but significant shaking from body movement for easy handheld shooting in lowlight.

With the much requested 4K (with a 1.6x crop, meaning you use the central area of the sensor), an improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF (albeit not working in 4K… for that you will have to wait for the M5 MK II or maybe the EOS 90D), Vari-Angle LCD, EVF and Canon colour, besides some other features, like a “silent mode” for photography, and HDMI HDR output compatibility, the Canon EOS M50 may be the first real step from the company to conquer a slice of the mirrorless 4K market. It may not be the camera for everybody, but it seems to represent a starting point from where Canon can implement the new technologies, now only in new mirrorless models – probably an M5 MK II? – but to other future cameras. Price wise it seems to want to repeat the same story we saw with the EOS 300D. Not bad for a “first step” in 4K, but as said earlier, this is not a camera for everyone. And the lack of Dual Pixel CMOS AF at 4K, where you are back to contrast AF, together with the 4K crop, makes it less appealing to a lot of people.

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Imagination сконцентрируется на разработке GPU, продав MIPS и Ensigma"

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Imagination сконцентрируется на разработке GPU, продав MIPS и Ensigma"

Imagination Technologies Group (IMG, ImgTec) сообщила о планах существенно изменить свой бизнес, продав процессорное подразделение MIPS Technologies, а также подразделение Ensigma, которое разрабатывает специализированные процессорные ядра и DSP. Официально объявлено, что данное решение позволит компании сконцентрировать ресурсы и улучшить финансовое положение. Однако во многом речь идёт о выживании предприятия, поскольку компания фактически уходит с двух крупных рынков с высоким потенциалом, а также теряет возможность создавать высокоинтегрированные платформы для различных устройств.

Imagination анонсировала планы по продаже MIPS и Ensigma спустя месяц после сообщения о том, что Apple, главный клиент ImgTec, перестанет использовать интеллектуальную собственность компании в своих новых продуктах в течении 15–24 месяцев, а потому прекратит выплату лицензионных отчислений. В настоящее время Apple лицензирует у Imagination графические технологии PowerVR для использования в системах на кристаллах для iPhone, iPad, iPod, TV и Watch. При этом в 2016 финансовом году (закончился 30 апреля 2016) выплаты со стороны Apple составили половину дохода ImgTec и львиную часть выплат за «графическую» интеллектуальную собственность. Таким образом, потеря Apple в ближайшие два года уменьшит доходы компании в два раза, а значит снизит её возможности инвестировать в дальнейшее развитие технологий.

Оставив в стороне вопрос зачем Apple потребовалось отказываться от графических технологий ImgTec (учитывая, что компания всегда дорабатывала свои GPU самостоятельно) и разрабатывать свои собственные GPU, интересно проанализировать возможные последствия от решения Apple для Imagination.

Немного истории

История Imagination Technologies началась в 1985 году, когда появилась компания VideoLogic, специализировавшаяся на создании решений для ускорения обработки видео и аудио для потребительской электроники.

К середине 90-х годов прошлого века VideoLogic стала производителем высокоинтегрированных графических адаптеров, которые несли на борту сразу несколько микросхем, ответственных за обработку 2D и 3D-графики, а также звука. Непосредственно VideoLogic занималась созданием PowerVR, ускорителей для трёхмерной графики на базе тайловой архитектуры (которая принципиально отличалась от 3D-чипов того времени разработки 3dfx, ATI, NVIDIA, S3 Graphics и других), в то время как для 2D и звука использовались решения сторонних производителей. Тайловая архитектура с рядом фирменных технологий позволяла процессору эффективно «отбрасывать» невидимые полигоны и не т��атить на их рендеринг какие-либо ресурсы, что снижало нагрузку как на сам GPU, так и на его подсистему памяти.

Консолидация на рынке графических карт и графических процессоров конца 1990-х годов прошлого века заставила VideoLogic отказаться от производства первых, сконцентрироваться на лицензировании своих ядер PowerVR сторонним компаниям и сменить имя на Imagination Technologies в 1999 году. Одним из первых лицензиатов ImgTec в начале 2000-х стала компания STMicroelectronics, выпустившая два графических процессора на базе PowerVR третьего поколения (Kyro, Kyro II). Однако вследствие продолжающейся консолидации рынка GPU, STM ушла с рынка графических процессоров для ПК, а ImgTec переориентировалась на создание интегрированных решений для мобильных устройств (впрочем, это не значит, что PowerVR не может быть использована для дискретных GPU, просто нет желающих конкурировать с AMD и NVIDIA), где тайловая архитектура пришлась очень кстати.

Графические процессоры PowerVR впоследствии были лицензированы разработчиками SoC для мобильных телефонов и других устройств, включая такие компании, как Apple, Intel, Samsung, NXP, Freescale и рядом других. Это сделало Imagination крайне влиятельным игроком на рынке полупроводников (к 2012 году был продан 1 млрд SoC с технологиями компаниями), что обусловило ряд дальнейших стратегических шагов как со стороны самой компании, так и её партнёров.

Покупки

Понимая, что будущее за высокоинтегрированными системами на кристалле (system-on-chips, SoCs), в начале 2000 года ImgTec приобрела компанию Ensigma, специалиста в области обработки цифровых сигналов (digital signal processing, DSP). По мере того, как решения PowerVR становились всё более популярными, покупки Imagination Technologies становились всё более значимыми, жемчужиной которых стала MIPS Technologies (разработчик соответствующих процессорных архитектур), приобретённ��я за $100 млн в 2012 году.

Покупка MIPS и других компаний позволила ImgTec не только выйти на рынок решений для коммуникаций (роутеры, модемы и другие устройства), но и создавать вертикально интегрированные платформы, где CPU, GPU и системы ввода/вывода лицензируются только у Imagination. Более того, одно из подразделений Imagination (IMGWorks) даже предлагает создание SoC под ключ.

По мере роста значения Imagination для рынка мобильных устройств, акции компании скупались её основными клиентами — Apple и Intel. В какой-то момент эти две компании могли владеть около 25% акций ImgTec, при этом Apple всё ещё контролирует 8,48 % акций компании. Владеет ли Intel долей в Imagination сейчас — сказать сложно. Что можно сказать наверняка, так это то, что на сегодняшний день Intel прекратила использовать интеллектуальную собственность ImgTec для своих новых SoC (отчасти потому, что ушла с рынка процессоров для смартфонов, отчасти потому, что финансировать разработку процессоров MIPS в планы Intel не входило), а Apple сделает это в течение ближайшего года–двух.

Смена курса

Потеря крупнейшего клиента, приносящего половину дохода всей компании, прямым образом скажется на возможностях ImgTec инвестировать в научно-исследовательские и опытно-конструкторские работы (НИОКР; research and development, R&D). К примеру, получив в 2016 финансовом году £120 млн в виде дохода, Imagination потратила £78,308 млн на R&D (т. е. 65 % дохода). При этом £29,730 млн были инвестированы в графику PowerVR, а £21,532 млн — в процессоры MIPS. Если доходы ImgTec сократятся вдвое, бюджет R&D упадёт до £39 млн, что автоматически поставит перед компанией вопрос о приоритетах в области инвестиций.

Как видно из таблицы, графический бизнес PowerVR приносит Imagination львиную долю прибыли, рентабельность лицензирования MIPS крайне низка, бизнес Ensigma — убыточен, а бизнес IMGWorks — крайне убыточен. Судя по всему, в условиях грядущего снижения доходов руководство ImgTec примет наиболее логичное решение: избавится от низкорентабельного и убыточного активов (пусть и перспективных), но сохранит то, что неизменно приносит прибыль.

Таким образом, потеря Apple будет означать для Imagination необходимость отказаться от возможности лицензировать весь спектр технологий для SoC и сфокусироваться на GPU, возвратившись к своему положению на рынке до 2012 года. Учитывая тот факт, что в современном мире GPU используются далеко не только для обработки графических данных, а значимость подобных процессоров растёт, у Imagination сохраняются отличные перспективы для роста. Разумеется, имея собственные процессорные ядра общего назначения MIPS, а также специализированные ускорители и различные DSP Ensigma, ImgTec получила бы широкие возможности в эпоху 5G, но в данном случае речь стоит именно о выживании.

Самым главным вопросом ближайших нескольких месяцев станет то, кому достанется MIPS Technologies и по какой цене. С одной стороны, процессоры на базе архитектуры MIPS используются различными популярными устройствами, с другой — конкуренция со стороны ARM Holdings становится всё более ожесточённой, а прибыльность данного бизнеса относительно невелика. При этом ценность и привлекательность самой Imagination Technologies как создателя высокоинтегрированных платформ может быть куда выше, чем сумма ценностей составляющих частей.

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Nanotechnology is Awesome!

Nanotechnology is science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nano-scale, which is about 1 to 100 nanometers. 

Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study and application of extremely small things and can be used across all the other science fields, such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering.

It’s hard to imagine just how small nanotechnology is. One nanometer is a billionth of a meter, or 10-9 of a meter. Here are a few illustrative examples:

There are 25,400,000 nanometers in an inch

A sheet of newspaper is about 100,000 nanometers thick

On a comparative scale, if a marble were a nanometer, then one meter would be the size of the Earth

Nanoscience and nanotechnology involve the ability to see and to control individual atoms and molecules. Everything on Earth is made up of atoms—the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the buildings and houses we live in, and our own bodies.

But something as small as an atom is impossible to see with the naked eye. In fact, it’s impossible to see with the microscopes typically used in a high school science classes. The microscopes needed to see things at the nanoscale were invented relatively recently—about 30 years ago.

Once scientists had the right tools, such as the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) and the atomic force microscope (AFM), the age of nanotechnology was born.

Although modern nanoscience and nanotechnology are quite new, nanoscale materials were used for centuries. Alternate-sized gold and silver particles created colors in the stained glass windows of medieval churches hundreds of years ago. The artists back then just didn’t know that the process they used to create these beautiful works of art actually led to changes in the composition of the materials they were working with.

Today's scientists and engineers are finding a wide variety of ways to deliberately make materials at the nanoscale to take advantage of their enhanced properties such as higher strength, lighter weight, increased control of light spectrum, and greater chemical reactivity than their larger-scale counterparts.

Here is a cool introduction video about Nanotechnology that says it all: 

[outoftheboxscience-blog]

IBM Research Managed To Storage Data In A Single Atom

Imagine that you could Itunes library of 35 million songs storage in a device not larger than a credit card? Sound impressive and thanks to IBM research possible in the near future.

What a remarkable achievement for data storage technology have managed to accomplish IBM Reseach. They just invented the world’s thinnest magnet using a single atom and stored one bit of data on it. To get the closer picture how this invention is incredible, today’s hard disk drives use about 100,000 atoms to store a single bit. Moreover, current commercially-available magnetic memory devices require approximately one million atoms to do the same. Now by clubbing together, scientists from Center for Quantum Nanoscience within the Institute of Basic Science ( IBS, South Korea ) and IBM made the breakthrough in the miniaturization of data storage technology.

IBM scientists Chris Lutz, Bruce Melior, Kai Yang and Philip Willke (L to R) used an IBM-invented, Nobel prize-winning microscope to create the world’s smallest magnet from an atom to store one bit of data. Image Credit: IBM

Nobel Prize Invention From the 80s Helped To Create Single Atom Memory

In 1986 IBM research won the Nobel Prize for inventing the Scanning Tunneling Microscope used to view and move single atoms. Invented by Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer, the STM was an important part of physics and microelectronics. More than 30 years later, scientists used the microscope to deliver an electrical current that turns the magnetic direction in a single atom up or down and freezes it in place.

According to one of the team members, Christopher Lutz they wanted to see what happens when you shrink technology down to the most fundamental extreme – the atom scale. How they achieve to do that, researchers explained: To demonstrate independent reading and writing, we built an atomic-scale structure with two Holmium bits, to which we write the four possible states and which we read out both magnetoresistive and remotely by electron spin resonance. The high magnetic stability combined with electrical reading and writing shows that single-atom magnetic memory is indeed possible.

A view from IBM Research’s Nobel prize-winning microscope of a single atom of Holmium, a rare earth element used as a magnet to store one bit of data. Image Credit: IBM

Moore’s Law As An Obstacle

In 1965 an American businessman Gordon Moore gave a famous insight which is today considered as a golden rule of the electronics industry and it’s known as Moore’s Law. He predicted that the amount of data that can be stored on a microchip would double every 18 months ( which later proved accurate ). As devices become smaller and smaller since atoms are so close to each other, new interfering quantum properties begin to manifest and cause problems finally leading to the impossibility of keeping up with further miniaturization.

Holmium atoms seems to escape Moore’s prediction as there are no quantum mechanical effects between atoms for now

On the other side, the holmium atom, used for IBM research, didn’t show the sign of Moore’s predicted fate and scientist now want to know why. For now, the fact is that holmium atoms can be arranged very closely together, which opens the high possibility for single atom memory storage.

    #Atom, #DataStorageTechnology, #IBMResearch, #Moore’SLaw, #ScanningTunnelingMicroscope https://outoftheboxscience.com/tech/nano/ibm-research-managed-storage-data-single-atom/

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A Day To Remember

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Bullet For My Valentine

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Placebo

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Imagine Dragons

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12 Stones

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Papa Roach

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The xx

Young Turks

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[kmp78]

The poster makes it look like Green Day and Blink 182 are the big cheeses at this geriatric carnival. 🎡👵 There’s no way Lordy is going to go through with this.

EXACTLY CORRECT. 💯

Let's think about this: what are the big bands that you think of when someone mentions the 90s and early 00s?

Blink 182. Green Day. Rage Against the Machine. Goo Goo Dolls. Limp Bizkit.

Those are the top tier names a nostalgia festival would tap to be their headliners.

Then there are the B-groups who had some hits here and there and were TRL darlings for a while (jeez, imagine a time when MTV actually played music! 😱), like Sum 41, The Offspring, Good Charlotte etc.

Mars can MAYBE be lumped in with those, and that is evident from the poster. 🤷🏼‍♀️

No one is showing up to this festival FOR MARS. 🤷🏼‍♀️

But I will say this:

30 StM definitely need to play their set right before or right after Good Charlotte.

Foooooooooooooooooor reasons. 😉🤭