#Building Aggregates

[wannop]

Wannop Ltd: Reputed Provider of High Grade Services in the Construction Sector

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[ivan-fyodorovich-k]

I would really like it if the hive mind could move away from the idea that the exception disproves the rule every time

there's such a thing as statistical distribution, the species is made up of unique individuals that nevertheless aggregate into identifiable trends, you can have something be true of most or virtually all people and nevertheless find exceptions. This runs the gamut from effective medical treatments, to the kinds of media people like, to gender roles and expressions, all kinds of things

This Procrustean effort to force everyone to conform to the standard and/or the delusion that the standard is just an axiomatic lie that can be tossed out on a whim are both ridiculous, you can have rules of thumb and broad heuristics that allow for all kinds of exceptions without being falsehoods

[liu-yu-xin]

All of them reading their timelines and character motivations off the notebook is so realistic murder mysteries are literally like a reading assignment another reason ive never played even tho it was so popular w chinese young ppl like u think i can read all that ? And then play in character? i dont know that many words

[nnctales]

Types of Fillers in Construction

Introduction Fillers play a pivotal role in construction, providing stability, strength, and insulation. Their selection is critical, affecting the cost, durability, and environmental impact of a project. This article delves into the various types of fillers utilized in the construction industry. 1. Natural Fillers Natural fillers like sand, gravel, and stone are ubiquitous in construction due to…

[buildify01]

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[ennobletechnologies]

The Power of Online Reviews & Reputation Management

Introduction

In the digital age, where the internet reigns supreme, the influence of online reviews and reputation management cannot be underestimated. Consumers today heavily rely on the opinions and experiences shared by others before making purchase decisions. This article explores the significance of online reviews and the art of reputation management.

The Impact of Online Reviews

The New Word of Mouth

In this digital age, the landscape of recommendations has undergone a significant transformation. Online reviews have emerged as the new gold standard, effectively replacing the traditional “word of mouth” recommendation. Today, individuals eagerly turn to the vast expanse of the internet in search of valuable advice from complete strangers.

The power of online reviews cannot be underestimated. A single positive review holds immense potential for your business, acting as a powerful endorsement that can catapult your brand’s reputation to new heights.

It is crucial to recognize that in today’s competitive marketplace, consumers place tremendous trust in the opinions shared by other consumers online. A well-crafted review not only showcases the quality and value offered by your business but also fosters a sense of authenticity and transparency that resonates deeply with discerning individuals.

Embracing this paradigm shift by actively encouraging and engaging with customer reviews can prove instrumental in propelling your business forward. By consistently delivering exceptional experiences and encouraging satisfied customers to share their thoughts online, you create a virtuous cycle where positive endorsements attract even more clientele.

Therefore, it is evident that harnessing the power of online reviews holds great promise for businesses seeking to thrive in this digital era. The impact is undeniable: these testimonials offer profound social proof that influences purchasing decisions, establishes credibility within your industry, and ultimately solidifies your position as a trusted brand worthy of consideration.

Boosting Trust

Customers are more likely to trust the experiences of fellow consumers. A high number of positive reviews can help establish trust, making your business more appealing to potential clients.

Search Engine Visibility

Search engines, like Google, consider online reviews in their ranking algorithms. Positive reviews can improve your website’s visibility and bring in more organic traffic.

Reputation Management: The Art of Shaping Perceptions

Proactive vs. Reactive

Reputation management can be proactive or reactive. Proactive management involves taking steps to build a positive image from the start. Reactive management deals with addressing negative feedback and restoring your reputation.

Social Media Presence

Active engagement on social media platforms is vital. Responding to comments and feedback in a friendly and professional manner can work wonders for your reputation.

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[mcmansionhell]

the motel room, or: on datedness

I.

Often I find myself nostalgic for things that haven't disappeared yet. This feeling is enhanced by the strange conviction that once I stop looking at these things, I will never see them again, that I am living in the last moment of looking. This is sense is strongest for me in the interiors of buildings perhaps because, like items of clothing, they are of a fashionable nature, in other words, more impermanent than they probably should be.

As I get older, to stumble on something truly dated, once a drag, is now a gift. After over a decade of real estate aggregation and the havoc it's wreaked on how we as a society perceive and decorate houses, if you're going to Zillow to search for the dated (which used to be like shooting fish in a barrel), you'll be searching aimlessly, for hours, to increasingly no avail, even with all the filters engaged. (The only way to get around this is locational knowledge of datedness gleaned from the real world.) If you try to find images of the dated elsewhere on the internet, you will find that the search is not intuitive. In this day and age, you cannot simply Google "80s hotel room" anymore, what with the disintegration of the search engine ecosystem and the AI generated nonsense and the algorithmic preference for something popular (the same specific images collected over and over again on social media), recent, and usually a derivative of the original search query (in this case, finding material along the lines of r/nostalgia or the Backrooms.)

To find what one is looking for online, one must game the search engine with filters that only show content predating 2021, or, even better, use existing resources (or those previously discovered) both online and in print. In the physical world of interiors, to find what one is looking for one must also now lurk around obscure places, and often outside the realm of the domestic which is so beholden to and cursed by the churn of fashion and the logic of speculation. Our open world is rapidly closing, while, paradoxically, remaining ostensibly open. It's true, I can open Zillow. I can still search. In the curated, aggregated realm, it is becoming harder and harder to find, and ultimately, to look.

But what if, despite all these changes, datedness was never really searchable? This is a strange symmetry, one could say an obscurity, between interiors and online. It is perhaps unintentional, and it lurks in the places where searching doesn't work, one because no one is searching there, or two, because an aesthetic, for all our cataloguing, curation, aggregation, hoarding, is not inherently indexable and even if it was, there are vasts swaths of the internet and the world that are not categorized via certain - or any - parameters. The internet curator's job is to find them and aggregate them, but it becomes harder and harder to do. They can only be stumbled upon or known in an outside, offline, historical or situational way. If to index, to aggregate, is, or at least was for the last 30 years, to profit (whether monetarily or in likes), then to be dated, in many respects, is the aesthetic manifestation of barely breaking even. Of not starting, preserving, or reinventing but just doing a job.

We see this online as well. While the old-web Geocities look and later Blingee MySpace-era swag have become aestheticized and fetishized, a kind of naive art for a naive time, a great many old websites have not received the same treatment. These are no less naive but they are harder to repackage or commodify because they are simple and boring. They are not "core" enough.

As with interiors, web datedness can be found in part or as a whole. For example, sites like Imgur or Reddit are not in and of themselves dated but they are full of remnants, of 15-year old posts and their "you, sir, have won the internet" vernacular that certainly are. Other websites are dated because they were made a long time ago by and for a clientele that doesn't have a need or the skill to update (we see this often with Web 2.0 e-commerce sites that figured out how to do a basic mobile page and reckoned it was enough). The next language of datedness, like the all-white landlord-special interior, is the default, clean Squarespace restaurant page, a landing space that's the digital equivalent of a flyer, rarely gleaned unless someone needs a menu, has a food allergy or if information about the place is not available immediately from Google Maps. I say this only to maintain that there is a continuity in practices between the on- and off-line world beyond what we would immediately assume, and that we cannot blame everything on algorithms.

But now you may ask, what is, exactly, datedness? Having spent two days in a distinctly dated hotel room, I've decided to sit in utter boredom with the numinous past and try and pin it down.

II.

I am in an obscure place. I am in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada, on assignment. I am staying at a specific motel, the Voyageur. By my estimation the hotel was originally built in the late seventies and I'd be shocked if it was older than 1989. The hotel exterior was remodeled sometime in the 2000s with EIFS cladding and beige paint. Above is a picture of my room, which, forgive me, is in the process of being inhabited. American (and to a lesser extent Canadian) hotel rooms are some of the most churned through, renovated spaces in the world, and it's pretty rare, unless you're staying in either very small towns or are forced by economic necessity to stay at real holes in the wall, to find ones from this era. The last real hitter for me was a 90s Day's Inn in the meme-famous Breezewood, PA during the pandemic.

At first my reaction to seeing the room was cautionary. It was the last room in town, and certainly compared to other options, probably not the world's first choice. However, after staying in real, genuine European shitholes covering professional cycling I've become a class-A connoisseur of bad rooms. This one was definitively three stars. A mutter of "okay time to do a quick look through." But upon further inspection (post-bedbug paranoia) I came to the realization that maybe the always-new brainrot I'd been so critical of had seeped a teeny bit into my own subconscious and here I was snubbing my nose at a blessing in disguise. The room is not a bad room, nor is it unclean. It's just old. It's dated. We are sentimental about interiors like this now because they are disappearing, but they are for my parents what 2005 beige-core is for me and what 2010s greige will become for the generation after. When I'm writing about datedness, I'm writing in general using a previous era's examples because datedness, by its very nature, is a transitional status. Its end state is the mixed emotion of seeing things for what they are yet still appreciating them, expressed here.

Datedness is the period between vintage and contemporary. It is the sentiment between quotidian and subpar. It is uncurated and preserved only by way of inertia, not initiative. It gives us a specific feeling we don't necessarily like, one that is deliberately evoked in the media subcultures surrounding so-called "liminal" spaces: the fuguelike feeling of being spatially trapped in a time while our real time is passing. Datedness in the real world is not a curated experience, it is only what was. It is different from nostalgia because it is not deliberately remembered, yearned for or attached to sweetness. Instead, it is somehow annoying. It is like stumbling into the world of adults as a child, but now you're the adult and the child in you is disappointed. (The real child-you forgot a dull hotel room the moment something more interesting came along.) An image of my father puts his car keys on the table, looks around and says, "It'll do." We have an intolerance for datedness because it is the realization of what sufficed. Sufficiency in many ways implies lack.

However, for all its datedness, many, if not all, of the things in this room will never be seen again if the room is renovated. They will become unpurchaseable and extinct. Things like the bizarrely-patterned linoleum tile in the shower, the hose connecting to the specific faucet of the once-luxurious (or at least middling) jacuzzi tub whose jets haven't been exercised since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The wide berth of the tank on the toilet. There is nothing, really, worth saving about these things. Even the most sentimental among us wouldn't dare argue that the items and finishes in this room are particularly important from a design or historical standpoint. Not everything old has a patina. They're too cheaply made to salvage. Plastic tile. Bowed plywood. The image-artifacts of these rooms, gussied up for Booking dot com, will also, inevitably disappear, relegated to the dustheap of web caches and comments that say "it was ok kinda expensive but close to twon (sic)." You wouldn't be able to find them anyway unless you were looking for a room.

One does, of course, recognize a little bit of design in what's here. Signifiers of an era. The wood-veneer of the late 70s giving way to the pastel overtones of the 80s. Perhaps even a slow 90s. The all-in-one vanity floating above the floor, a modernist basement bathroom hallmark. White walls as a sign of cleanliness. Gestures, in the curved lines of the nightstands, towards postmodernity. Metallic lamp bases with wide-brimmed shades, a whisper of glamor. A kind of scalloped aura to the club chairs. The color teal mediated through hundreds if not thousands of shoes. Yellowing plastic, including the strips of "molding" that visually tie floor to wall. These are remnants (or are they intuitions?) of so many movements and micromovements, none of them definite enough to point to the influence of a single designer, hell, even of a single decade, just strands of past-ness accumulated into one thread, which is cheapness. Continuity exists in the materials only because everything was purchased as a set from a wholesale catalog.

In some way a hotel is supposed to be placeless. Anonymous. Everything tries to be that way now, even houses. Perhaps because we don't like the way we spy on ourselves and lease our images out to the world so we crave the specificity of hotel anonymity, of someplace we move through on our way to bigger, better or at least different things. The hotel was designed to be frictionless but because it is in a little town, it sees little use and because it sees little use, there are elements that can last far longer than they were intended and which inadvertently cause friction. (The janky door unlocks with a key. The shower hose keeps coming out of the faucet. It's deeply annoying.)

Lack of wear and lack of funds only keep them that way. Not even the paper goods of the eighties have been exhausted yet. Datedness is not a choice but an inevitability. Because it is not a choice, it is not advertised except in a utilitarian sense. It is kept subtle on the hotel websites, out of shame. Because it does not subscribe to an advertiser's economy of the now, of the curated type rather than the "here is my service" type, it disappears into the folds of the earth and cannot be searched for in the way "design" can. It can only be discovered by accident.

When I look at all of these objects and things, I do so knowing I will never see them again, at least not all here together like this, as a cohesive whole assembled for a specific purpose. I don't think I'll ever have reason to come back to this town or this place, which has given me an unexpected experience of being peevish in my father's time. Whenever I end up in a place like this, where all is as it was, I get the sense that it will take a very long time for others to experience this sensation again with the things my generation has made. The machinations of fashion work rapaciously to make sure that nothing is ever old, not people, not rooms, not items, not furniture, not fabrics, not even design, that old matron who loves to wax poetic about futurity and timelessness. The plastic-veneered particleboard used here is now the bedrock of countless landfills. Eventually it will become the chemical-laced soil upon which we build our condos. It is possible that we are standing now at the very last frontier of our prior datedness. The next one has not yet elided. It's a special place. Spend a night. Take pictures.

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[reimenaashelyee]

The Creator's Guide to Comics Devices is OPEN!!! comicsdevices.com

An online library of visual-narrative devices that are used in the medium of comics and other sequential art.

Happy Halloween! I'm really excited to be finally launching* what is maybe one of my most ambitious, largest work yet. This online library is the next phase of a research project that began in May 2020, when I first mused on how comics as a field doesn't have a resource that catalogues devices used in the medium. Like, theatre has devices, so does literature, and film! So why shouldn't comics? I always had an interest in comics studies and analysis. I love reading, making and thinking comics. However most of my knowledge was intuitive - I learned comics from osmosis and experience. This is true for many of my peers. Speaking about comics as a creator is hard, because we don't have a robust system of language. When we had to speak, many of us tend to reach for the language developed for film by film practitioners. If there is language specific to comics, it's either scattered in multiple blogs or hidden away in academic journals. The Comics Devices library is meant to aggregate everything and everybody into a single hub! After exploring some multiple resources, alongside some original, independent research, here is the first edition! * The Comics Devices project is still a work-in-progress! It's not final, nor will it ever be. This is why I am seeking contributors to help build this library. Translations, comics examples, etc. There is a lot of work to do! If you are interested, reply to this post or submit an expression of interest on this page.  Have fun everyone!! (Now time for me to melt x_x)

[wannop]

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[concretesuppliersmelbourne]

Buy the Best Building Material Supplies to Ensure Buildings Withstands Longer

Reputable concrete supply company offer various high quality concrete building material supplies such as premix concrete, exposed aggregate, colored concrete, steel reinforcing, sealers & Hardners and more at reasonable pricing.  These businesses ensure that their helpful and knowledgeable sales staffs are readily available to provide building materials for a house, concrete for a driveway, patio or pool, and garden soil for landscaping your backyard.  You can choose the concrete mix delivery that best matches your needs from their ready mix concrete by ordering it in Mini Mix or Maxi Mix Trucks. These businesses also offer inexpensive topsoil and other garden soil products. 

These businesses specialize in exposed aggregate concrete mixtures, and they offer a wide selection of premixed concrete mixes to fit any area. When the stone used in the concrete mix exposed by washing off the top layer after drying, the concrete referred to as exposed aggregate concrete, also known as decorative concrete. A smoother finish, perfect for barefoot walking, will result from a lighter layer of concrete, while a higher exposure will produce a good non-slip surface. For driveways, walkways, outdoor entertaining spaces, and pool surrounds, exposed aggregate concrete is ideal.  They offer a large variety of premix exposed aggregate concrete products in a variety of hues, textures, and designs.

Importance of High Quality Concrete Building Material Supplies:

Verified investigations indicate that concrete is a compound that has been using for many years. Ancient Roman concrete buildings that are still standing today are proof of what may happen when using quality-building material to create buildings made properly. It is crucial that you have the ability to construct with high-quality materials if you operate in the building sector. Using inferior materials is never worthwhile. By employing quality concrete in place of other inferior types of building materials, you can save a lot of money. Concrete is a chemical that is easily accessible everywhere and just needs three components such as water, cement and aggregates. Concrete can mix manually as well as with a small mixer. However, if you require bigger quantities, you will have to get a reputable business to deliver a whole truck of concrete to your location.

In conclusion, concrete supply companies offer various building materials including premix concrete, concrete aggregates and more. Someone looking for these products should contact a nearby concrete company.

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[ventesb2b]

Beyond Borders: Exploring Syndicated Content Through Examples

Introduction

In the dynamic world of digital marketing and content distribution, syndicated content has emerged as a potent strategy to amplify reach, enhance brand visibility, and foster engagement. This blog explores the concept of syndicated content and provides diverse examples of how businesses and content creators are effectively utilizing it to achieve their goals.

 Understanding Syndicated Content

Syndicated content refers to the practice of republishing or sharing existing content on external platforms beyond the original source. The goal is to expose the content to a broader audience by leveraging the distribution capabilities of other websites, publishers, or platforms. This approach offers several advantages, including increased visibility, wider reach, and the potential to tap into new and engaged audiences.

 Syndicated Content Examples

 1. Guest Blogging

A common form of syndicated content is guest blogging. In this scenario, a content creator writes an article or blog post for another website or blog within their industry niche. The host website benefits from fresh and valuable content, while the contributor gains exposure to a new audience and the opportunity to establish themselves as an industry expert.

 2. Content Aggregator Websites

Content aggregator websites curate and share content from various sources on a particular topic. These platforms gather relevant articles, news, and insights from different publishers and present them to their audience. Businesses can benefit from syndicating their content to these platforms, as it positions them in front of readers actively seeking information within their industry.

 3. Social Media Sharing

Social media platforms provide an ideal environment for syndicating content. Businesses can share their articles, videos, infographics, and other resources on their social profiles to reach their existing followers. Additionally, if the content resonates with the audience, followers may further share it, amplifying its reach and potentially attracting new followers.

 4. Online Publications and Industry Portals

Many online publications and industry-specific portals accept syndicated content submissions. Contributing articles to these platforms can establish a brand's authority within a particular niche, as they reach a concentrated audience of professionals seeking specialized insights.

 5. Podcast and Webinar Collaborations

Syndicated content isn't limited to written materials. Podcasts and webinars are excellent mediums for collaboration. By participating as a guest on another podcast or webinar, content creators can share their expertise with a new audience, while the host benefits from valuable insights to share with their listeners.

 6. Content Partnerships

Content partnerships involve collaborating with other businesses or organizations to co-create and distribute content. This approach can include joint blog posts, eBooks, videos, or other resources that provide a holistic perspective and draw from the expertise of multiple parties.

 7. Press Releases

Syndicating press releases on platforms that specialize in disseminating news can amplify the reach of important announcements. This approach ensures that your news reaches relevant journalists, bloggers, and industry professionals.

 8. Email Newsletters

Email newsletters are an effective way to syndicate content directly to your subscribers. By sharing curated articles, updates, and resources, businesses can nurture their audience and keep them engaged with valuable insights.

 9. YouTube Collaboration Videos

YouTube collaborations involve content creators from different channels working together on a video project. This cross-promotion can expose both channels to new subscribers and viewers, expanding their reach within the platform.

 10. Influencer Partnerships

Influencer partnerships enable marketers to reach their existing audiences. Influencers can create content, such as product reviews that features your offerings and promotes them to their followers.

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 Benefits of Syndicated Content

The examples above highlight the diverse applications of syndicated content and the benefits it offers:

- Expanded Reach: Syndicated content extends your reach beyond your own platform.

- Increased Visibility: Sharing content on external platforms enhances brand visibility.

- Audience Growth: Exposure to new audiences can lead to increased followers and subscribers.

- Authority Building: Syndication positions you as an industry expert.

- Engagement Boost: Engaging content can foster discussions and interactions.

- Lead Generation: Syndicated content can drive traffic and potential leads.

- SEO Enhancement: Backlinks from syndicated content can improve your search ranking.

 Best Practices for Syndicated Content

To make the most of syndicated content, consider these best practices:

1. Quality Matters: Ensure your content is high-quality, valuable, and relevant to the target audience.

2. Choose Platforms Wisely: Select platforms that align with your target audience and industry niche.

3. Maintain Consistency: Keep your brand messaging and voice consistent across all syndicated content.

4. Backlink Strategy: Ensure that syndicated content includes proper attribution and backlinks to your original content.

5. Engage with Audience: Respond to comments and engage with readers to foster conversations.

6. Measure Performance: Monitor analytics to track the performance of syndicated content and refine your strategy.

 Conclusion

Syndicated content presents a powerful opportunity for businesses and content creators to amplify their reach and impact. By strategically leveraging platforms and partnerships, organizations can extend their influence, establish authority, and foster engagement within their target audience. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the concept of syndicated content remains a versatile and effective tool in the arsenal of modern content marketers.

Aniket Deshpanade

Sr.Digital Marketink Associate

adeshpande185@gmail.com

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New York, USA

[nnctales]

Replacing Aggregates in Concrete with Waste Materials: A Sustainable Approach for a Greener Future

Introduction Concrete, a ubiquitous material in the construction industry, has been the cornerstone of modern infrastructure. It is composed of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures, where aggregates play a crucial role in providing strength and stability to the concrete mix. Traditionally, natural aggregates like sand and gravel have been the primary choice, but the increasing demand for…

[comaron]

Fibre Cement: A Substitute for Natural Wood

Enhance House Exteriors with Fiber Cement: A Sustainable Alternative to Wood Siding. Discover the Benefits of Fiber Cement Board Siding, replicating wood's appearance while offering fire resistance, low maintenance, and eco-friendliness. Embrace the trend for creative, durable exteriors. https://www.comaron.com/blog/fibre-cement

[ennobletechnologies]

Unlock the power of online reviews for effective reputation management. Enhance your online presence and build trust with customer feedback.

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