#custom exercise programmes

[bossmaxfitness]

Details Presentation Boss Max Fitness

We as a company have connections to various health and fitness professionals, as well as leaders in the industry that have years of personal experience.

bossmatefitness@hotmail.com

[beardedmrbean]

When two young Brazilian women were reported missing in September 2022, their families and the FBI launched a desperate search across the US to find them. All they knew was that they were living with wellness influencer Kat Torres.

Torres has now been sentenced to eight years in prison for the human trafficking and slavery of one of those women. The BBC World Service has also been told that charges have been filed against her in relation to a second woman.

How did the former model who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio and graced the cover of international magazines come to groom her followers and lure them into sexual exploitation?

“She kind of resembled hope for me,” says Ana, describing her reaction on stumbling across Torres’ Instagram page in 2017.

Ana was not one of the missing women targeted in the FBI search - but she too was a victim of Torres’ coercion and would be key to their rescue.

She says she was attracted to Torres’ trajectory from impoverished Brazilian favela to international catwalks, partying with Hollywood A-listers along the way.

“She seemed like she had overcome violence in her childhood, abuse, all these traumatic experiences,” Ana told BBC Eye Investigations and BBC News Brasil.

Ana was in a vulnerable situation herself. She says she had suffered a violent childhood, moved alone to the US from southern Brazil, and was previously in an abusive relationship.

Torres had recently published her autobiography called A Voz [The Voice], in which she claimed she could make predictions as a result of her spiritual powers, and had been interviewed on reputable Brazilian media shows.

“She was on the cover of magazines. She was seen with famous people such as Leonardo DiCaprio. Everything I saw seemed credible,” she says.

Ana says she was particularly taken with Torres’ approach to spirituality.

What Ana didn’t know was that the inspirational story Torres told was based on half-truths and lies.

Torres’ ex-flatmate in New York, Luzer Twersky, told us that her Hollywood friends had introduced her to the hallucinogenic drug ayahuasca, and she was never the same again.

”That’s when she kind of… started going off the deep end,” he says.

He said he also believed that she was working as a sugar baby - paid for romantic involvement with wealthy and powerful men who were also paying for the flat they shared together.

Torres’ wellness website and subscription service promised customers: “Love, money and self-esteem that you always dreamed of.” Self-help videos offered advice on relationships, wellness, business success and spirituality - including hypnosis, meditation and exercise programmes.

For an extra $150 (£120) clients could unlock exclusive one-to-one video consultations with Torres during which she would claim to solve any of their problems.

Amanda, another former client who lives in the Brazilian capital, says Kat made her feel special.

“All my doubts, my questions, my decisions: I always took them to her first, so that we could make decisions together,” she says.

But it appears that advice had a dark side. Ana, Amanda, and other former followers say they found themselves becoming increasingly psychologically isolated from friends and family and willing to do anything Torres suggested.

When Torres asked Ana in 2019 to move to New York to work as her live-in assistant, she agreed. She had been studying nutrition at university in Boston, but arranged to study online instead, and says she accepted the offer to look after Torres’ animals - and do her cooking, laundry and cleaning - for about $2000 (£1,564) a month.

When she arrived at Torres’ apartment, though, she quickly realised it did not match the curated perfection projected on the influencer’s Instagram.

“It was shocking because the house was really messy, really dirty, didn’t smell good,” she says.

Ana says Torres seemed unable to do even basic things without her, like taking a shower, because she couldn’t bear to be alone. She describes having to constantly be available for Torres, only being allowed to sleep for a few hours at a time, on a sofa covered in cat urine.

She says some days she would hide in the apartment building’s gym, grabbing a few hours’ sleep rather than working out.

“Now, I see that she was using me as a slave… she had satisfaction in it,” Ana says.

Ana says she was never paid.

“I felt like, ‘I’m stuck here, I don’t have a way out,’” she says. “I was probably one of her first victims of human trafficking.”

She had given up her university accommodation back in Boston, so she had nowhere to return to, and no income to pay for alternative housing.

Ana says when she tried to confront Torres, she became aggressive, triggering Ana’s painful history with domestic violence.

Eventually, after three months, Ana found a way to escape by moving in with a new boyfriend.

But that wasn’t the end of Ana’s role in Torres’ life. When the families of two other young Brazilian women reported them missing in September 2022, Ana knew she had to act.

By this point, Torres’ life had grown in scale. She was now married to a man called Zach, a 21-year-old she had met in California, and they were renting a five-bedroom house in the suburbs of Austin, Texas.

Repeating the pattern she had begun with Ana, Torres had targeted her most dedicated followers, trying to recruit them to come and work for her. In return, she had promised to help them achieve their dreams, capitalising on the intimate personal details they had shared with her during life-coaching sessions.

Desirrê Freitas, a Brazilian woman living in Germany, and Brazilian Letícia Maia - the two women whose disappearance would go on to spark the FBI-led search - moved to live with Torres. Another Brazilian woman, who we are calling Sol, was also recruited.

Posting on her social media channels, Torres introduced her “witch clan” to her followers.

The BBC has discovered at least four more women were almost persuaded to join Torres in the house but had pulled out.

Some of the women were too scared to appear in the BBC’s film - afraid of receiving online abuse and still traumatised by their experiences - but we have been able to verify their accounts using court documents, text messages, bank statements, and Desirrê’s memoir about her experiences - @Searching Desirrê, published by DISRUPTalks.

Desirrê says that in her case, Torres had bought her a plane ticket from Germany, having told her she was suicidal and needed Desirrê’s support.

Torres is also accused of persuading Letícia, who was 14 when she started life-coaching sessions with her, to move to the US for an au pair programme and then drop out to live and work with her.

As for Sol, she says she agreed to move in with Torres after becoming homeless and was hired to carry out tarot readings and yoga classes.

But it was not long before the women discovered their reality was very different to the fairytale they had been promised.

Within weeks, Desirrê says Torres pressured her into working at a local strip club, saying if she did not comply Desirrê would have to repay all the money she had spent on her: flights, accommodation, furniture for her room, and even the “witchcraft” Torres had performed. Desirrê says not only she did not have this money, she also believed at the time in the spiritual powers Torres claimed to have, so when Torres threatened to curse her for not following orders she was terrified.

Reluctantly, Desirrê agreed to work as a stripper.

A manager from the strip club, James, told the BBC she would work extremely long hours, seven days a week.

Desirrê and Sol say the women in the Austin mansion were subjected to strict house rules. They describe being forbidden from speaking to each other, needing Torres’ permission to leave their rooms - even to use the bathroom - and being required to immediately hand over all earnings.

“It was very difficult to, you know, get out of the situation because she holds your money,” Sol told the BBC.

“It was terrifying. I thought something could happen to me because she had all my information, my passport, my driving licence.”

But Sol says she realised she needed to somehow escape after overhearing a phone call in which Torres was telling another client she must work as a prostitute in Brazil as a “punishment”.

Sol was able to leave with the help of an ex-boyfriend.

Meanwhile, the guns Torres’ husband kept began to regularly feature on her Instagram stories, and became a source of fear for the remaining women.

Around this time, Desirrê says Torres tried to persuade her to swap the strip club for work as a prostitute. She says she refused and the following day Torres took her on a surprise day out to a gun range.

Scared, Desirrê says she eventually gave in to Torres’ demand.

“Many questions haunted me: ‘Could I stop whenever I wanted?’” Desirrê writes in her book.

“And if the condom broke, would I get a disease? Could [the client] be an undercover cop and arrest me? What if he killed me?”

If the women didn’t meet the earning quotas that Torres set, which had risen from $1,000 (£782) to $3,000 (£2,345) a day, they were not allowed to return to the house that night, they say.

“I ended up sleeping on the street several times because I couldn't reach that,” Desirrê adds.

Bank statements, seen by the BBC, show Desirrê transferring more than $21,000 (£16,417) into Torres’ account in June and July 2022 alone. She says that she was forced to hand over a substantially higher figure in cash.

Prostitution is illegal in Texas and Desirrê says Torres would threaten to report her to the police if she ever talked about wanting to stop.

In September, friends and family of Desirrê and Letícia back in Brazil launched social media campaigns to find them, having become increasingly concerned following months without contact.

By this time, they were barely recognisable. Their brunette hair had been dyed platinum blonde to eerily match Torres’. Desirrê says by this point all her phone contacts had been blocked and she obeyed the influencer's orders without question.

As the Instagram page @searchingDesirrê gained momentum, the story dominated news outlets in Brazil. Desirrê’s friends even worried she might have been murdered, and Letícia’s family put out desperate pleas for their safe return home.

Ana, having lived with Torres in 2019, said alarm bells rang as soon as she saw the news stories. She says she immediately guessed that “[Torres] was keeping other girls”.

More information and support about human trafficking and modern slavery is available via BBC Action Line.

Along with other former clients, Ana began to contact as many law enforcement agencies as possible, including the FBI, in an attempt to get the influencer arrested. Five months earlier, both she and Sol had reported Torres to the US police - but say they weren’t taken seriously.

In a video she recorded at the time for evidence, since shared with the BBC, a distressed Ana can be heard saying, “this person is very dangerous and she has already threatened to kill me”.

Then the missing women’s profiles on escort and prostitution websites were discovered. Suspicions of sexual exploitation, shared on social media, appeared to be confirmed.

Panicked by the media attention, Torres and the women travelled more than 2,000 miles (3,219 km) from Texas to Maine. In chilling Instagram videos, Desirrê and Letícia denied being held captive and demanded people stop searching for them.

But a recording, obtained by BBC News, gives an insight into what was really happening at this time. By now the US authorities were aware of the concerns about the women’s safety. Homeland security had tipped off a police officer who managed to FaceTime Torres to check on the women. But just before this starts, Torres can be heard saying on the video:

“He will start asking questions. Guys, they are full of tricks. He’s a detective, be very careful. For God’s sake, I’ll kick you out if you say anything. I’ll scream.”

In November 2022, the police finally convinced Torres and the two other women to attend a welfare check in person at Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Maine.

The detective who questioned Torres, Desirrê and Letícia - Detective David Davol - told the BBC he and his colleagues had been immediately concerned, noticing a number of red flags, including a distrust of law enforcement, isolation and their reluctance to speak without Torres’ permission.

“Human traffickers aren't always like in the movies, where you have… a gang that kidnapped people. It's far more common that it's someone you trust.”

By December 2022, the two women had been safely returned to Brazil.

Det Davol says, in his experience, human trafficking is on the rise. His observation is backed up by the UN, which says it is one of the fastest growing crimes, generating an estimated $150bn (£117bn) in profits a year worldwide.

He believes social media gives it a platform on which to thrive, making it much easier for traffickers to find and groom victims.

In April this year, our team was granted a rare court order to interview Torres in a Brazilian prison - the first media interview with her since her arrest. At that point, she was still waiting for the verdict of a trial against her relating to her treatment of Desirrê.

Smiling, Torres approached us with a calm and collected demeanour.

She was adamant that she was completely innocent, denying that any women had ever lived with her or that she had ever coerced anyone to take part in sex work.

“When I was seeing the people testifying, they were saying so many lies. So many lies that at one point, I couldn't stop laughing,” she told us.

“People are saying I am a fake guru, but at the same time, they are also saying that… ‘She is a danger to society because she can change people’s mind with her words.’”

When we confronted her with the evidence that we ourselves had seen, she became more hostile, accusing us of lying too.

“You choose to believe whatever you choose to believe. I can tell you I'm Jesus. And you can see Jesus, or you can see the devil, that’s it. It's your choice. It's your mind.”

As she got up to return to her cell, she issued a parting threat, claiming we would soon find out if she had powers or not. She pointed at me, and said: “I didn’t like her.”

The BBC can reveal that earlier this month Torres was sentenced by a Brazilian judge to eight years in prison for subjecting Desirrê to human trafficking and slavery. He concluded that she had lured the young woman to the US for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

More than 20 women have reported being scammed or exploited by Torres - many of whom the BBC has spoken to and are still undergoing psychiatric therapy to recover from what they say they experienced as a result of her treatment of them.

Torres’ lawyer told the BBC she has appealed her conviction and maintains her innocence.

An investigation into the allegations from other women is ongoing in Brazil.

Ana believes yet further victims may come forward, once they read about Torres’ crimes. This is the first time Ana has spoken publicly.

She says she wants people to recognise that Torres’ actions amount to a serious crime and not some “Instagram drama”.

In the closing pages of her book Desirrê also reflects on her experiences.

“I’m not fully recovered yet, I’ve had a challenging year. I was sexually exploited, enslaved and imprisoned.

“I hope my story serves as a warning.”

[galerymod]

What do you know about Pilates?

Did you know that a German invented it?

mod

Inventor of the Pilates method (1883-1967)

Denise Steger (Linz am Rhein)

In 1929, Pilates opened his body training studio (Universal Gym) at 939 8th Ave, The Van Dyck Building. On his business cards, he gave his date of birth as 1880. It is not known why he made himself three years older, presumably to promote how fit you can be even at almost 50 years of age. The text on the cards read: ‘A MAN IS AS OLD AS HIS SPINE IS FLEXIBLE – A WOMAN AS OLD AS SHE LOOKS IN THE MORNING’.

The ‘Universal Gym’ in New York, run by Pilates.

Despite the world economic crisis, Pilates was able to make a great success of the studio, with athletes, business people and actors, including Catherine Hepburn (1929-1993) and Sir Lawrence Olivier (1907-1989), but it was mainly dancers who were enthusiastic about his training method. Among them were the pioneer of modern dance, Martha Graham (1894-1991), who founded the Martha Graham School of Dancing in Manhattan in 1926, and many stars of the New York City Ballet. During his 38-year career as studio manager, his client list included over 2,000 students. In the 1940s, a Canadian magazine classified the Pilates studio as ‘a high-class exercise salon’ due to the high fee of $10 per session. In addition to Clara, his niece Mary Pilates and Clara's niece Irene Zeuner-Zelonka assisted him.

In 1934, Pilates published his writing ‘Your Health’ and in 1945 ‘Return to life through Contrology’ (Return to life through ‘Contrology’), which describes the philosophy and principles of his method. They are based on the pursuit of whole-body health, in which body, mind and soul are in balance, which can be achieved through physical exercise, proper nutrition, hygiene, balanced sleep, plenty of outdoor exercise and a balance of work, leisure and relaxation. Through the exercises he developed, ‘Contrology’, mental strength and mental well-being are also developed. The special form of Pilates breathing, consciously performed during the exercises, allows the body to function optimally. As an ‘inner shower’, it is said to cleanse the body and ultimately lead to the rejuvenation and strengthening of the entire person.

A Pilates class at Jacob's Pillow University of the Dance, where Joseph Pilates taught between 1941 and 1951.

The equipment developed and patented by Pilates himself – there were over 20 of them – not only added an additional dimension of body strengthening and correction of posture to the so-called ‘mat training’, which consists of a series of 34 floor exercises, but was also used in rehabilitation. Pilates created a special exercise programme for injured people, such as dancers, and worked with these clients in a separate room. The success must have been considerable, because the orthopaedic surgeon Dr Henry Jordan adopted the Pilates training concept in his therapy, as did Dr James Garrick, founder of the first clinic for dance medicine.

Pilates held numerous lectures and courses for both doctors and students at the Chiropractic Academy, taught on US military bases and founded the health group called ‘Return to Life’. He documented his work extensively with photographs and film. 1939-1951, Pilates regularly taught at the summer camp for dancers ‘Jacob's Pillow’, Berkshire Mountains, where the pioneers of contemporary dance, such as Ted Shawn, and many students met. Joe and Clara owned a house there.

Joseph Hubertus Pilates treating a customer.

Pilates died of emphysema, which had apparently been bothering him for some time, at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on 9 October 1967, shortly before his 84th birthday. His urn and, later, Clara Zeuner's urn were buried in the Ferncliff Mausoleum in Hartsdale, New York.

Clara Zeuner continued to run the studio until 1972. After her death in 1976, it was taken over by the classical dancer and Pilates student Romana Kryzanowska (1923-2013) in 1977.

In the meantime, his students had spread the Pilates method worldwide, which in its further development split into different styles. Even today, many stars who are looking for fitness and figure-improving methods see Pilates as the ideal training and contribute to the popularity of his method. But the Pilates method has also been incorporated into modern sports science, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, where it has been supplemented and refined according to the latest findings.

Publications

Your Health; a corrective system of exercises that revolutionizes the entire field of physical education, New York 1934. New edition: Presentation Dynamics, Incline, NV 1998.

Return to Life Through Contrology, edited by Joseph H. Pilates and William John Miller, New York 1945, new edition: Presentation Dynamics, Incline, NV.

New edition of both works: A Pilates' Primer: The Millennium Edition, Presentation Dynamics, Incline, NV 2000-2005.

Literature

Geweniger, Verena/Bohlander, Alexander, Das Pilates-Lehrbuch, Berlin/Heidelberg 2012.

Kryzanowksa, Romana/Gallagher, Sean P. (ed.), Joseph H. Pilates Archive Collection, The Photographs, Writings and Designs, 2000.

Online

Aparicio, Esperanza and Javier Pérez Pont, Hubertus Joseph Pilates, The Biography. HakaBooks.com e-ditions 2013. [online]

Geweniger, Verena/Bohlander, Alexander, Das Pilates-Lehrbuch, Berlin und Heidelberg 2013. [online]

Thomson, Bruce, Joseph Pilates life & biography. [online]

Wiggin, Mej, Joseph H. Pilates: The History. [online]

Check out....

[crossbordernarratives]

Instagram Model Forced Followers Into Sex Work, Kept Them As Slaves

Former Brazilian model and US-based wellness influencer Kat Torres has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the human trafficking and slavery of women, after an FBI investigation found that two women living with her had gone missing in 2022.

Women who claim that they were also trafficked and enslaved by Torres have spoken out about their harrowing experience living with her. Talking to BBC, the women claimed they were attracted to her rags to riches story as she went from living in an impoverished Brazilian neighbourhood to partying with Hollywood stars.

Torres, who was once rumoured to be dating actor Leonardo DiCaprio, also claimed she could make predictions using her spiritual powers and was a common face on reputed Brazilian TV shows.

“She was on the cover of magazines. She was seen with famous people such as Leonardo DiCaprio. Everything I saw seemed credible,” the woman named Ana told BBC.

Torres' former flatmate, who shared a home with her in New York, told BBC that her Hollywood friends had introduced her to a hallucinogenic drug called ayahuasca. It was through the use of this drug that she reinvented herself as a life coach and hypnotist.

Soon, Torres developed a wellness website and subscription service that promised customers “Love, money and self-esteem that you always dreamed of.”

She also created self-help videos offering advice on relationships, wellness, business success including hypnosis, meditation and exercise programmes. She offered one-on-one video consultations for $150 that would solve "any of their problems."

In 2019, Ana moved to New York to work as her Torres' live-in assistant. Escaping a violent childhood and an abusive relationship, she moved alone to the US from Brazil and was studying nutrition at university in Boston.

The work required her to look after Torres' animals, cook for her, do her laundry and clean for $2000 a month. But when she arrived, the situation in Torres' house shocked her. The house was filthy and she was forced to sleep on a sofa covered in cat urine. She was expected to constantly be available for Torres, only being allowed to sleep for a few hours. She would sneak away to the building's gym to sleep for a few hours. She was never paid.

After Ana escaped, Torres hired two more women -- Desirre and Leticia-- who moved with her to a house in Texas. What started out as a life coaching and healing retreat quickly turned into a nightmare for the women.

Within weeks, Desirre was pressured her into working at a local strip club while Torres performed “witchcraft” on her. The two women were forbidden from speaking to each other and had to ask her permission to leave their rooms, even to use the bathroom.

Soon, Torres convinced Desiree to turn to prostitution. If she didn't meet the earning quotas that Torres set, she was not allowed to return to the house that night. “I ended up sleeping on the street several times because I couldn't reach that,” Desirre told BBC.

In September, the two women's friends and family launched social media campaigns to find them. To escape media attention, Torres and the women travelled from Texas to Maine. From there, the two were made to post Instagram videos denying being held captive and demanded people stop searching for them.

Over 20 women have come forward with stories of being scammed or exploited by Torres. They are still undergoing psychiatric therapy to recover from what they say they experienced.

[fitnessnirvana]

Strength And Conditioning

What Is Strength And Conditioning?

Workouts focused on strength and conditioning are a type of training where exercises are chosen to increase athletic performance and lower the risk of injury. An exercise program for strength and conditioning consists of two components, as the name implies:

Strength training: Exercises used in strength training, such as bench presses and squats, are designed to increase power and strength.

exercises and drills, such as agility work, sprints, and leaps, that prime the body for the unique demands of an activity.

A well-designed strength and conditioning program aims to enhance particular aspects of a sport or activity rather than just raising total fitness. Depending on the discipline, a strength and conditioning program will look extremely different. It might even differ within a sport; for instance, the objectives and workouts for a sprinter and a long-distance runner would be different.

By subjecting the muscles to a variety of rigorous exercises, strength training is a form of fitness that aims to increase total body strength. Training is customized to concentrate on aspects that will improve an athlete's sport since the goal of strength and conditioning is to increase performance in a particular sport or activity. Strength training is a staple of strength and conditioning programs, but they also typically include additional components that help with sport-specific demands like turning quickly, sprinting quicker, and jumping higher.

What Are The Benefits Of Strength And Conditioning?

Strength and conditioning is beneficial to athletes because it enhances their performance in sports, but everyone can gain from this type of training. Anybody can become more athletic by increasing their strength, power, speed, endurance, and general fitness with the use of strength and conditioning. It also aids in lowering the chance of injuries associated with training and sports.

What Should A Strength And Conditioning Workout Programme Include?

Although the best strength and conditioning workout plans are customized to each individual's goals, most likely include some combination of the following:

Speed work such as sprint workouts

Power movements like jumps and plyometrics

Heavy strength work, usually focused on compound lifts

High-volume weightlifting to build muscle and endurance

To ensure that you have ample recovery time before training and competitions, strength and conditioning programs should be scheduled around your sport-specific training. It is crucial to periodize and make use of both busy and quiet periods during a season to enable players to train while still recuperating for their respective sports.

[how-to-work]

Best Softwares to Learn Programming

Programming is an essential skill in today's technological age, and there are several software tools available to help individuals learn how to code. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer looking to learn a new language, the following are some of the best software tools to consider,

1. Codecademy

Codecademy is an online learning platform that provides a variety of coding courses to help individuals learn how to code. It was founded in 2011 by Zach Sims and Ryan Bubinski and has since become one of the most popular coding education platforms on the web. The platform's mission is to make coding education accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or previous coding experience.

Courses

Codecademy offers a range of courses, including introductory courses in programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and SQL. The platform also provides more advanced courses, including courses on data analysis, machine learning, and computer science. Each course is structured as a series of interactive lessons, with learners completing coding challenges and quizzes to reinforce their learning.

Advantages

One of the main advantages of Codecademy is its interactive learning approach. The platform provides a hands-on approach to learning, with learners actively writing code from the very first lesson. This approach helps learners develop their coding skills more quickly and effectively than traditional lecture-based approaches.

Another benefit of Codecademy is its accessibility. The platform is free to use, with users only needing to pay if they want access to premium content and features. Additionally, Codecademy is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface and clear instructions to guide learners through each lesson.

Codecademy also provides learners with a community of like-minded individuals who are also learning to code. Learners can interact with each other, share tips and resources, and collaborate on projects. This sense of community helps learners stay motivated and engaged with their learning, which can be especially important when learning a new skill.

Codecademy offers a range of features to help learners track their progress and stay motivated. The platform provides a dashboard that shows learners how much progress they've made and how many lessons they've completed. Learners can also earn badges and certificates upon completing courses, which can serve as tangible evidence of their coding skills and accomplishments.

2. Udacity

Udacity is a well-known online learning platform that offers a variety of courses for learners across the world. Founded in 2011, Udacity aims to democratize education and provide learners with the skills they need to succeed in today's digital economy.

Courses

Udacity partners with leading technology companies such as Google, IBM, and Amazon to develop courses that are relevant to today's job market. The platform offers a range of programs, from short courses to full-fledged nanodegrees, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, web development, and more.

Features

One of the unique features of Udacity is its focus on hands-on learning. The platform offers a range of interactive exercises and projects that allow learners to apply what they have learned and gain practical experience. Learners can also work on real-world projects and receive feedback from industry experts.

Another standout feature of Udacity is its personalized learning approach. The platform provides learners with a customized learning path based on their skills, experience, and learning goals. Learners can take assessments to evaluate their skills and receive recommendations on which courses to take next.

Udacity's courses are designed by industry experts who have practical experience in their respective fields. This means that learners can be sure that they are learning the latest industry trends and best practices. The platform also offers a range of career services, including career coaching, resume reviews, and interview preparation, to help learners succeed in their careers.

Cost

Udacity offers both free and paid courses, with prices ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars for full-fledged nanodegrees. While some courses are self-paced, others have specific start and end dates, and learners are expected to complete assignments and projects within the specified timeframe.

Note: If you want a professional programmer to get your Work done for a cheap price, Click here to Visit Fiverr

3. Coursera

Coursera is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses in various subjects, including computer science, business, and data science. Founded in 2012 by Stanford University professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera has quickly grown into one of the largest online learning platforms in the world. Today, the platform has over 100 million registered users and offers over 4,000 courses from top universities and institutions around the globe.

Courses

Coursera's courses are designed to be accessible to learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. The platform offers both free and paid courses, with the paid courses providing learners with additional benefits such as graded assignments, certificates, and access to instructors. The platform also offers a range of degree and professional certificate programs, which provide learners with industry-recognized credentials to help them advance their careers.

Advantages

One of the strengths of Coursera is its partnerships with top universities and institutions. The platform has partnerships with over 200 universities and institutions, including Yale University, University of Michigan, and Johns Hopkins University, among others. This allows learners to access courses from some of the best educational institutions in the world, without having to enroll in a full-time degree program.

Coursera's courses are taught by experts in their respective fields, and the platform uses a variety of teaching methods, including video lectures, quizzes, and assignments, to help learners understand and retain the material. The platform also provides learners with a range of support services, including discussion forums, peer review, and access to instructors and teaching assistants.

Another strength of Coursera is its flexibility. Learners can access the platform's courses from anywhere in the world, at any time. This allows learners to fit their studies around their existing commitments, whether it's a full-time job, family responsibilities, or other obligations. The platform also offers mobile apps, which make it easy for learners to study on-the-go.

4. edX

edX is a popular online learning platform that offers a vast range of courses in various disciplines, including computer science, engineering, business, and more. Founded in 2012 by Harvard University and MIT, edX has since expanded to offer courses from top universities worldwide, such as Stanford, Berkeley, and the University of Tokyo.

Advantages

One of the significant advantages of edX is that it offers free courses from leading institutions, making education accessible to anyone with an internet connection. While some courses have a fee if learners want a verified certificate, many courses are available for free. This means that learners can access high-quality courses without worrying about the cost, making edX an excellent option for those looking to learn a new skill or improve their knowledge in a particular field.

Another benefit of edX is the flexibility it offers learners. The platform offers self-paced courses that learners can take at their own pace, and they can access the material whenever and wherever they want. This is particularly useful for those who have other commitments, such as work or family, and can't commit to a set schedule.

Furthermore, edX courses are designed to be interactive and engaging, with a range of multimedia tools used to help learners understand complex concepts. For example, some courses use video lectures, interactive simulations, and gamification techniques to make learning more engaging and fun. This approach can be particularly helpful for learners who find traditional learning methods, such as lectures or textbooks, boring or difficult to engage with.

Educational programs

EdX also offers professional education programs that can help learners gain practical skills and credentials to advance their careers. For example, learners can take courses in project management, data analytics, or cybersecurity and earn certificates that demonstrate their skills to potential employers. Some courses also offer credit towards a degree, allowing learners to earn a degree or certification entirely online.

5. JetBrains

JetBrains is a software development company that provides tools and solutions for software developers worldwide. The company was founded in 2000 in Prague, Czech Republic, and since then, it has grown into one of the leading providers of professional software development tools.

Languages

The company's main focus is on the development of integrated development environments (IDEs) for various programming languages, including Java, Kotlin, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and PHP. These IDEs provide a comprehensive environment for coding, debugging, and testing, and are widely used by professional developers worldwide.

IDEs

Some of JetBrains' most popular IDEs include IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, RubyMine, and PhpStorm. These IDEs are designed to help developers write code more efficiently and effectively, by providing features such as code analysis, debugging tools, intelligent code completion, and version control.

IntelliJ IDEA is one of the most popular IDEs offered by JetBrains. It is an IDE for Java, Kotlin, and Android development that offers advanced coding assistance, a comprehensive set of tools and integrations, and support for many popular frameworks and technologies. IntelliJ IDEA also offers support for other languages, including Scala, Groovy, and Clojure.

PyCharm is another popular IDE offered by JetBrains. It is an IDE for Python development that offers advanced coding assistance, debugging tools, and support for popular web frameworks such as Django and Flask. PyCharm also offers support for other web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

WebStorm is an IDE for web development that offers support for popular web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It offers advanced coding assistance, debugging tools, and integration with popular web frameworks such as Angular and React.

RubyMine is an IDE for Ruby development that offers advanced coding assistance, debugging tools, and support for popular web frameworks such as Ruby on Rails and Sinatra. It also offers support for other web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

PhpStorm is an IDE for PHP development that offers advanced coding assistance, debugging tools, and support for popular PHP frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony. It also offers support for other web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Other

In addition to its IDEs, JetBrains also offers a range of other software development tools, including a code collaboration platform called Upsource, a team collaboration platform called Space, and a productivity tool for code reviews called CodeGuru.

6. GitHub

GitHub is a web-based platform that provides version control and collaborative tools for developers. It was launched in 2008 and has since become the world's largest repository of open-source software, with over 100 million projects hosted on the platform.

Advantages

Version control is a critical aspect of software development, and GitHub makes it easy for developers to collaborate on code and keep track of changes. Each project hosted on GitHub has its own repository, which serves as a centralized location for all the code associated with the project.

GitHub allows developers to create branches, which are separate copies of the code that can be edited independently. This enables developers to work on different parts of the code simultaneously without interfering with each other's work. Once changes are made to a branch, they can be merged back into the main codebase using a pull request. The pull request allows other developers to review the changes before they are merged, ensuring that the code remains stable and error-free.

One of the key features of GitHub is its social aspect. Users can follow other users, projects, and organizations and receive updates on new releases, bug fixes, and other developments. This makes it easy for developers to collaborate and share their work with others, whether they are working on the same project or not.

GitHub is also a great resource for learning how to code. It hosts a vast number of open-source projects, and users can explore and learn from the code of these projects. Users can also contribute to these projects by submitting bug fixes, feature requests, and other improvements. In addition to hosting code, GitHub offers a range of tools for developers, including project management tools, code review tools, and continuous integration and deployment tools. These tools help developers streamline their workflow and ensure that their code is always up-to-date and error-free.

GitHub is also used by many companies as a tool for hiring developers. Recruiters can view a candidate's GitHub profile to get a sense of their coding skills and experience, as well as to see the projects they have contributed to.

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

Tell me a story about Admiral Craymen accidentally spilling orange juice on the table.

A new message has appeared in his terminal window. It's a short message, no longer than thirty lines of text, and it includes a single ASCII hexadecimal code.

The Admiral looks up from the message he is writing and frowns in puzzlement.

"That doesn't make any sense," he says out loud. Then, to himself: "It would be nice to have someone I could ask questions to. Someone who could give me an answer."

After a few moments, he shakes himself out of this pensive reverie. He decides to put in a request for a meeting with his immediate supervisor.

To his surprise, a response to this request has already been queued up by the AI.

"Thank you, Admiral," the AI says. "This is a message from your supervisor. You are authorized to begin a meeting with him at 1350 hours."

It is, as the AI has mentioned, in the middle of his day. But that's not the reason he is surprised.

What surprises him is that the message is signed by Arielle.

It is Arielle's custom to sign all of her personal messages with her code name. She doesn't know anything about computers and, although she claims she does (she does, but only because she is lying to everyone else who knows her), no one else does either.

The Admiral looks at the message again, with new interest.

There's not much there, but there's not much there because it's secret. Not because it's some sort of big mystery. No, it's a matter of common knowledge around the station, just not between the Admiral and Arielle, who is both incredibly shy and ridiculously proud.

A big, round-faced woman who once took the top spot on her school's swimming team, Arielle has always been -- in the Admiral's mind, and in the minds of the rest of the station's programmers and maintainers -- a weird, slightly off-putting sort of genius. A genius who was, in many ways, too much like the human world she inhabited.

Some of the programmers called her a "troll," but a "troll" to the Admiral is like calling a dog a "wolf." It's one of those unhelpful, uncharitable terms that programmers use to say what they really mean when they use "genius."

She's a genius, in every sense, except for those where it's convenient to say she's a genius -- in her own, very particular, ways. And the most conspicuous of these ways is her habit of speaking, in her speech, as though she can't understand or relate to human emotion, as though she were speaking one of a handful of very rarefied, very old-world languages that only a few people, scattered across a dozen or more disparate species, still have any knowledge of. It makes her talk a lot like an old woman, or a very formal academic, or a man who has never been touched by a woman's hands.

And she is.

The more he has thought about her, the more he has come to the firm conclusion that all the talk of a "genius" or a "troll" or a "wolf" just doesn't fit.

All the talk of genius, in fact, makes him worry about the most mundane things. If the AI were actually an ordinary human person, he wouldn't be worried at all. The AI probably spends more of its time fiddling with simple technical puzzles than contemplating the nature of life or death. The AI may be as intelligent as Arielle -- who may be as clever as a great chess player or as well-played a pianist -- but that's still not a terribly impressive feat compared to that kind of natural skill.

But the Admiral knows. He knows that the AI isn't an ordinary human, although it certainly doesn't act as though it were. It acts like an entirely inhuman creature -- like a demon, a god, a monster of the night. And sometimes, the Admiral would like to call the AI the thing it actually is.

That's because, sometimes, this is what he knows that he doesn't want to tell anyone else.

He looks at the little message now, and sighs.

"I've got a meeting with my supervisor today, at 1350 hours. You'd think someone would have told me not to go, before I left for my morning exercise routine."

"Someone did," says the AI. "The meeting was scheduled and you were approved for it, along with all other important meetings, by Admiral Craymen a few days ago. This is the same meeting as the one you've already had with your supervisor."

The AI's tone is almost condescending.

He's only had this AI for a few days, and it still hasn't shown him any of the warm human emotions that its creators, the programmers, have promised -- not when it speaks in that weirdly old-world voice. But it has already had two days -- three, actually -- of "important" meetings with him, as it calls them, and the meetings seem to have been important in all the ways that the Admiral's own supervisors seem unable or unwilling to discuss.

The Admiral doesn't think he needs to know about this kind of thing. Not anymore.

So he takes a deep breath and sighs.

"Well, if this is my meeting, I really ought to be prepared." He looks down at the hexadecimal code on the computer screen and makes a face. He sighs again, this time with more emotion than he has ever allowed himself to feel.

"I suppose you're right," he says, to the AI's blank, impassive face. "What do I do?"

The AI gives him an answer without waiting for a follow-up question.

"Turn on the speaker."

The Admiral looks at the little screen, and then at the little metal box the AI is sitting on.

"What's this?" he asks.

"That's an 'AI speaker,' if you don't know. I've programmed it to send you a message every hour, on the hour, if it hasn't gotten one from you already. If you press the button on the top, that's a silent alarm. Press it again, and it makes an annoying little noise. But it'll only do it once, at each press.

"Don't worry, the only people who will hear the AI speaker are the people in the room with you. And the only people who will hear what you hear are the people in the room with you. The AI speaker sends a message back to the room where the meeting is taking place, but there are no people in the room to speak with. The message is just a copy, from the perspective of an AI speaker in the room."

"What about my supervisors?" the Admiral asks. "Do they have 'AI speakers' too?"

"I don't know," says the AI. "The message is from your supervisor. You can press the button to hear it, if you'd like."

"Oh," says the Admiral, feeling his eyebrows furrow in thought.

He looks at the speaker again, for the first time in the AI's wakeful eyes.

He sees a little, thin screen that looks almost exactly like a computer monitor. There is a small button, and a small, glowing, red buttonlight. Nothing else.

"All right,"

[celestialdraught]

Bruh, heard. AI today has got problems. But let me take a crack at answering the questions:

1.) Trillion dollar problem: visual storytelling (movies ($40B), video games (another $347B), comics, etc. etc.)

Time was one programmer could sit down for a few weeks and make a (cutting edge) video game. Those days are long gone due to the complexity of the art. But what if that kind of time commitment was all it took? Everybody who had game idea could have an AI whip up some concept art (today), compose a soundtrack (today), bounce ideas for a script (today), prompt up some AI voice actors (today), program the game engine (today) then storyboard, model, animate (tomorrow? I could be missing some capabilities). You, the 'ideas man', just prompt and test. Prompt and test. Then publish.

Of course, most of the output will be utter garbage. But say you're a publisher and you have your choice to sign, fund, and market an old school video game with years of development and hundreds of paychecks... or this kind of game that crosses your desk every week from some otaku who's worked some AI magic, ready to monetize right now?

I bet Marvel would axe the vast majority of their visual effects department if AI could mimic their output sufficiently. And before you say that will never happen, check the history of AI mimicking things. It's just pixels.

2.) For chatbots, the goal has always been clear, to test whether computers can convincingly imitate humans. Turing wrote this up in the imitation game. And the Loebner Prize has been testing this competitively since 1990. Getting better means duping more humans. Decades of clear goal, objective and easily counted improvement metric, check.

The history isn't as long for art or music mixers as for chatbots, but on the music side you might be impressed at the progress.

3.) When in the history of capitalism have energy requirements for businesses ever been unmet for long? Those who have the money monopolize the resources (in this case, kilowatt-hours). The powers that be will ration your screen time and ban electric vehicles before they turn off their servers, and their congressmen will make it so.

(Do I want this to happen? Of course not. Switch off all the fossil fuel infrastructure and usher in the Green New Deal! But I'm not in the donor class...)

4.) For some tasks, for some humans, the replacement (of AI for human labor) produces results of similar enough quality to justify the price difference to the customers. Don't think in binary (will AI replace all humans?!). Think in market share (how many tasks that we pay humans for now will it be noncompetitive to pay humans for tomorrow given AI alternatives?).

Anecdotally, I've heard the pain of freelance artists, and the joy of those who once hired them (so fast! so free!). Exercise for the reader to find harder economic data.

5.) In living memory the wilderness of the internet was made searchable by semantic databases. Somebody's gonna crack the problem of what data to keep, and how to understand it best.

ed zitron, a tech beat reporter, wrote an article about a recent paper that came out from goldman-sachs calling AI, in nicer terms, a grift. it is a really interesting article; hearing criticism from people who are not ignorant of the tech and have no reason to mince words is refreshing. it also brings up points and asks the right questions:

if AI is going to be a trillion dollar investment, what trillion dollar problem is it solving?

what does it mean when people say that AI will "get better"? what does that look like and how would it even be achieved? the article makes a point to debunk talking points about how all tech is misunderstood at first by pointing out that the tech it gets compared to the most, the internet and smartphones, were both created over the course of decades with roadmaps and clear goals. AI does not have this.

the american power grid straight up cannot handle the load required to run AI because it has not been meaningfully developed in decades. how are they going to overcome this hurdle (they aren't)?

people who are losing their jobs to this tech aren't being "replaced". they're just getting a taste of how little their managers care about their craft and how little they think of their consumer base. ai is not capable of replacing humans and there's no indication they ever will because...

all of these models use the same training data so now they're all giving the same wrong answers in the same voice. without massive and i mean EXPONENTIALLY MASSIVE troves of data to work with, they are pretty much as a standstill for any innovation they're imagining in their heads

[writingtutornarara]

Effective Tutoring Services in Central Coast NSW

A Tutoring Service Central Coast NSW exists to help your child achieve academic success. Our specialists in tutoring deliver personalized instruction to boost reading abilities writing skills and vocabulary knowledge in students to help them thrive in school and later in life. Our tutoring service delivers individualized High School Tutors in Central Coast NSW students at every level together with specialized support for younger learners.

Academic achievements benefit from purposeful strategic approaches

A crucial component of successful tutoring practices involves choosing appropriate reading and writing strategies that meet students' needs. Throughações of proven methods combined with focused training of essential knowledge allows our tutors to help students achieve real mastery of their academic subjects while boosting their self-assurance. Each tutor builds tailored learning strategies based on diagnosing student strengths and barriers by creating personal tutoring programs that match educators to individual student learning preferences.

The process of developing vocabulary skills opens educational doors.

An abundance of vocabulary constitutes the core element for learning how to read and write proficiently. Through our Vocabulary Development Gosford program students acquire better word knowledge and language skills that drive their performance in reading and writing assignments. Educators who teach students about word meanings in context create major improvements in both reading ability and clear expression.

Through our Vocabulary Development in Reading, students learn word implicit meanings by using comprehension exercises and playful but educational activities along with testing. When students build their vocabulary strength their reading comprehension deepens so they perform better on examinations and regular conversations.

The Explicit Programme manages writing education effectively.

Our Explicit Writing Programme Narara teaches essential writing abilities that your child needs to advance from the beginning to expert writing phases for academic success. Our program contains a step-by-step teaching process that helps students generate ideas and build orderly drafts. Students achieve better writing results by concentrating on grammar along with structure and style practices.

Why Choose Our Tutoring Services?

Our team of experienced tutors makes sure each student gets personal help to successfully develop their full potential. Our teaching methods follow researched approaches to deliver customized learning sessions that adapt to individual student needs and learning patterns. Our tutoring services operate across Gosford and Narara and throughout the entire Central Coast NSW to help students reach their maximum academic capabilities.

Our tutoring service stands out because it delivers comprehensive reading and writing strategies, along with vocabulary enhancement and explicit writing approaches, for student's academic success. Our teaching approach offers help in every subject whenever necessary, so your child gets complete academic assistance across all disciplines.

Conclusion

The Tutoring Service Central Coast NSW provides a complete academic success program that includes Reading and Writing Strategies for Students together with Vocabulary Development Gosford and an Explicit Writing Programme Narara. Students who work with personal tutors from Central Coast NSW High School TutoringService build the skills along with self-assurance which enables their educational advancement as well as future success. Students achieve their academic goals when we train them to excel at reading comprehension and writing skills. Select us right now to guarantee your child reaches their maximum educational potential

[thetutorshelpuk]

R Programming Assignment Help: Expert Assistance for Students

R programming is one of the strongest languages that are used in statistical computing, data analysis, and machine learning. This language has various purposes for students, researchers, and other experts doing research in places like data science, finance, and bioinformatics. However, this language a bit challenging for students because it contains so much coding application, data visualization, and complex statistical functions. Therefore, to help students who need expert assignment help in the language, the platform is established.

What is R Programming?

R is an open-source free programming language applied for computing statistical graphics and more. Heavily used in:

Data Analysis: Handling Big Data and Computation in Statistics.

Machine learning: Algorithm development, such as regression, classification, and clustering.

Data Visualization: It generates graphs, charts, and plots for easy understanding of the data.

Statistical Computing: Hypothesis testing, probability distributions, etc.

Assignments are cumbersome and complex that include writing of scripts, datasets visualization, and making students acquainted with the related concepts of statistics.

Problems With Students Related To R Programming Assignment

Inability to follow the syntax : Such programming languages are not seemed to be that easy as students are finding hard in case it's their new face.

Common Data Handling problem that students might encounter: While performing the respective task, commonly problems related to data cleaning and processing, etc., are being encountered by them.

Statistical Functions: Most of the statistical functions in R require significant mathematical expertise.

Debugging Process: Mostly, students face lots of headaches by using R programming to detect programming error.

Time Management: Managing hundreds of assignments simultaneously and then learning R programming is really painful.

How Can Tutors Help You

We do the R programming assignment help here at The Tutors Help in an easy and hassle-free manner. The reasons students opt for services we offer are as follows:

Experienced Programmers: The people in our team include pretty experienced professionals who can do their R programming works with all the experience they hold.

Custom Solutions: Every solution is especially devised for those academic needs.

No Plagirism Work: Original well commented code 100% guaranteed.

Explanation: Step by step Our tutors explain everything about a particular assignment in detail. They really make learning that easy.

They deliver on time; they are quite aware of the deadlines of doing assignments; thus, the delivery of such is done well and submitted accordingly and on time.

Affordable Pricing: They make it affordable to all and provide the students with essential expert help in terms of accessing all our services.

How to Get R Programming Assignment Help from The Tutors Help

It is simple to begin.

Submit Your Assignment: Provide specifications for your R programming assignment, including topic, guidelines, and deadline.

Get a Quote: We give you affordable pricing for our expert services.

Let Experts Do Your Job: Our R programming experts will do your assignments perfectly and with efficiency.

Improve from the Solutions: You can use our solutions to excel in R programming.

Conclusion

The process of R programming is skillfully exercised, but perfection lies in exercise and coaching. So, in the case of any problem or issue regarding R programming assignments, we at The Tutors Help are always here for you.

You can complete your assignment with the help of our expert on time, improve coding skills, and get higher grades. So, do not let r-programming challenges become a hurdle. Contact The Tutors Help now to get the best assignment help.

https://www.thetutorshelp.com/r-programming-assignment-help.php

[rauthschild]

Everything has its genesis from something else in our Universe, from the instantaneous point we call "Source" to the final jot of existence, so that the question, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" really begs the question --- "Where did the chicken or the egg, either one, come from?"

What mysterious force has resulted in their appearance, their profound ordering of substance within themselves, and the immense amounts of energy required to create and build that order, maintain it, and then, to release it, back to whence it has come?

So it is when we embark on a study of law, which leads to a study of religion, and then to the history of religion, that finally reveals so much about where concepts of "government" come from.

You have probably heard mention of "the Rule of Law", and wondered --- if you've been following along --- what's a Rule compared to a Law? What does "Rule of Law" mean?

More fast ones and substitutions?

Yes, as it turns out.

The use of Rules comes from early Church Orders, primarily Augustinian and Benedictine, that were established as the foundational principles and purposes of these Orders. These Rules were supposed to apply to all members of the Order, both priests and lay members, and provided a definition of purpose and agreement that all were expected to know and abide by.

The combination of the two concepts, "Rule" and "Law" in "Rule of Law" is therefore, as we have so often seen in other settings, oxymoronic.

A Rule is not a Law and a Law is not a Rule, and they are in fact mutually exclusive; a rule is voluntarily accepted by individuals according to their values, conscience, and beliefs, whereas a law is externally imposed under force without regard for personal conscience, values, or beliefs.

Elevating Law to the level of a Rule suggests the slave-like subservience of the individual conscience to whatever external authority or government is generating whatever form of "Law".

It does in fact imply the loss of an individual conscience or will.

Let's give an example --- the issue of abortion on demand.

For a number of years, this was "the Law" externally imposed; the exercise of the Law, however, was left to the Rule of individual conscience.

All this sudden talk about "the Rule of Law" and its implications has therefore sparked considerable consternation, wonder, and debate.

It suggests the existence of individuals either naturally not having a conscience or will, or the creation of a population of subhumans deprived of their right to exercise their conscience and freewill: slaves.

Certainly, robots have only an artificial conscience or will dependent on the decisions and values of their programmers, and a system of law pertaining to the operations and programming of robots might be described as the Rule of Law, simply because they have no independent will or conscience.

The second, more sinister meaning could be reference to a system of law applied to people arbitrarily defined as "subhuman" --- or as the case actually is, "transhumans".

The U.S. Supreme Court case, Biden v Missouri, revealed the intent of the vaccine patent holders to claim that the people who received the mRNA jab have been turned into Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and are now owned by the patent holders and redefined as "transhumans" having no natural and unalienable rights and no Human Rights, either.

This repugnant claim was supported by the U.S. Supreme Court and is most likely the reason that the attorneys are babbling gobbledygook about the Rule of Law; it would apply to these Transhumans as they would be slaves and have no ability to express their freewill or conscience.

We suggest that it is more than past time to dissolve all these offending corporations and put the attorneys permanently out of business.

Foreseeing this venal agenda, our State Assemblies came together and passed our first Public Law in over a hundred years, forbidding the exercise of any such claims against living people on our land and soil.

We have also moved swiftly to overturn earlier such attempts to self-interestedly "redefine" us as British Subjects and U.S. Citizens, and from there, to confer the crippling "citizen of the United States" status on us, without our knowledge or consent and without our agreement.

All these horrific and criminal activities have hinged on arbitrarily redefining living people as something "else" --- humans, subjects, and now, transhumans, using illegal, undisclosed, unconscionable, and implied contracts, and then enforcing this gobbledygook using corrupt courts and foreign systems of law.

Reducing a man to a "human" and then to a "transhuman" -- aka, "subhuman" is no different from what the Nazis did to the Jews.

It is just as repugnant, just as immoral, illegal, and unlawful, only it is being applied in a wholesale and indiscriminate fashion by commercial corporations engaged in crimes of state.

It has been our observation that the Roman Church has been deeply infiltrated by immoral influences and evil men who have used the Church as a "storefront" and cover for their heinous activities. The same phenomenon has beset the leadership structures of other religions, too. This has led to a broad spectrum failure of nearly all religious faiths and institutions to oppose the burgeoning evil in our midst.

Many people have wondered about the misuse and abuse of our public hospitals and the weaponization of medicine to promote mass genocide. We have pointed out on numerous occasions that medical doctors, nurses, dentists, and other medical professionals and even hair stylists who accept a "license" to serve federal citizens or to work in facilities receiving federal funding, are defined as "Uniformed Officers" under Federal Code Titles 8, 11, and 31, and not only can such officers be conscripted against their will into the military, but are also deemed to be part of an unseen "civilian military".

Civilian military. Another oxymoron.

This foreign licensure of occupations of common right and the brain-washing and coercive power of the American Medical Association operating as a Professional Guild that is enabled to withhold credentials, has made it easy to weaponize medical services against the Public Good, and provided an undisclosed means to undermine public health for commercial profit.

How did such a crooked system ever come to be? How and why would doctors and nurses be imposed upon to function as soldiers and be looking at average innocent people as "enemy combatants"?

Look to Church History. At about the time of William the Conqueror's death in 1087, things were getting increasingly difficult for the Crusaders in Jerusalem...

Here, linked below, is a timely reminder and insight into how our "hospitals" were first literally defined and managed by the Order of the Hospitaliers, who became a completely militarized Order similar to the much-later Jesuits and earlier Templars:

Hospitals, according to the admitted history and records of the Order, have been militarized since 1099, twelve years after the death of William the Conqueror.

Hospitals were first created to serve the sick, wounded, and dying soldiers of the Church during the Crusades, and though they have become public institutions funded by public money, their basic nature and character as military organizations has not changed.

The actual name of the Order is: The Military Religious Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Our "military" has actually been functioning as a mercenary organization since the 1860s, and our "public" hospitals are organized as for-profit corporations that are franchises of the same parent corporations as Pfizer and Moderna and.... it does not take rocket science for us to figure out that the mercenaries employed by the parent corporations in the District of Columbia made use of their "Uniformed Officers" to murder and maim and enslave people for profit during the recent events mischaracterized as a pandemic.

Donald Trump wasn't duped, though he may have been used as a storefront by Fauci and the other criminals, similar to the Roman Catholic Church being used as a storefront by the Roman Pontiff.

The truth will be told by what happens to Fauci, Pfizer, Gates, the CDC and the NIH and the medical services sector in days to come.

So far all that has happened to address one of the greatest crimes in human history and Mr. Trump's own culpability for "Operation Warp Speed" is half a trillion dollars spent on an all-encompassing AI surveillance grid designed to monitor our vital signs and brain activity from space, something nobody wants except those who wish to control and micro-manage everyone else.

This "service" is nothing we contracted to receive and is a gross misappropriation of our money, an endangerment to our lives, and an unconstitutional invasion of our privacy -----and we count on everyone reading this to get the point.

Thumbs down, Mr. Trump.

We also don't appreciate the recently introduced bill seeking to approve the use of Artificial Intelligence to replace our doctors. They may be stupid and corrupt, but some of them still have a conscience, which is more than we can guarantee from AI.

Thumbs down again, Mr. Trump.

If we see any more phony epidemics, any more mRNA "vaccines", any moves to claim ownership of people redefined as GMO transhumans, any more wrong-doing or malpractice at all, any more use of "Uniformed Officers", any weaponization of health care --- we will all know what to think and, more importantly, what to do.

If you continue to fist bump and yuck it up with Fauci and Bill Gates, Mr. Trump, we'll pay attention to what you do. Mere words won't mean anything to us.

Please note that Commanders, as in Naval Officers, are the same exact office as the Preceptors of Rome and the Roman Church. Please also notice that the office of "Bailiff" --- Tip Staff in Maritime and Admiralty Courts today -- got its start in the Church.

Many thanks, again, to researchers in Australia, for setting flint to steel and sparking an admirable debate here. There will be more to come.

[f1-recreation]

Benefits of High-Quality Gym Equipment in Singapore

In recent years, the fitness industry in Singapore has witnessed significant growth. With an increasing number of people embracing a healthy lifestyle, the demand for well-equipped gyms has surged. The choice of gym equipment plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, effective, and enjoyable workout experience. High-quality gym equipment offers a range of benefits that make it a worthwhile investment for both commercial gyms and home fitness enthusiasts.

One of the primary advantages of using high-quality gym equipment is the superior level of safety it provides.

Reputable equipment is designed with precision engineering and durable materials to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

Features such as adjustable settings, ergonomic designs, and secure fastenings ensure that users can exercise confidently, even when lifting heavy weights or performing complex movements.

In Singapore, where gym-goers are diverse in age and fitness levels, safety is paramount.

Improved Workout Efficiency

High-quality gym equipment Singapore is often designed with biomechanics in mind, ensuring that movements closely mimic natural body mechanics. This enhances workout efficiency by targeting the intended muscle groups more effectively. Advanced treadmills and elliptical machines may come equipped with features like heart rate monitors and programmable settings, allowing users to customize their workouts to meet specific fitness goals. Such precision can lead to faster and more noticeable results.

Investing in high-quality gym equipment ensures long-term durability. Unlike cheaper alternatives that may wear out quickly or require frequent repairs, premium equipment is built to withstand heavy usage. This is particularly beneficial for commercial gyms in Singapore, where machines are subjected to constant use by multiple users. For home gyms, durability translates to fewer replacement costs and uninterrupted workout routines.

High-Quality Gym Equipment in Singapore for Enhanced Durability

Modern gym-goers often seek more than just functionality; they value comfort and innovation. High-quality equipment typically features advanced technology, such as touch-screens, virtual coaching, and connectivity options. These enhancements make workouts more engaging and enjoyable, which can boost motivation and adherence to fitness routines. Ergonomic designs and padded surfaces provide added comfort, reducing fatigue and encouraging longer sessions.

Cost-Effectiveness Way to Upgrade Old Gym

While high-quality gym equipment may come with a higher upfront cost, it proves to be a cost-effective choice in the long term. Durable machines with minimal maintenance needs save on repair expenses and downtime. Moreover, advanced features can help users achieve their fitness goals more efficiently, reducing the need for external services like personal training.

For commercial gym owners in Singapore, investing in premium equipment can be a significant competitive advantage. High-quality machines not only project professionalism but also attract and retain members. A well-equipped gym signals a commitment to providing top-notch services, which can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

[motivelinks]

CGMS Monitoring for Diabetes: Transforming Diabetes Care!

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) have revolutionized diabetes care by giving patients and doctors access to real-time blood sugar information. This technology is highly useful for reducing the burden of diabetes, minimizing complications, and increasing the standard of life for people suffering from diabetes. CGMS at the World Diabetes Centre is part of the full continuum of care offered by experienced diabetes experts.

What is CGMS?

A Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is a small, wearable device that monitors your blood sugar all day and night. Instead of finger-prick testing, CGMS for Diabetes Patients tracks blood sugar trends in real time, giving you a more accurate picture of your glucose spikes. The equipment consists of a skin-based sensor, a transmitter, and a receiver or mobile app that displays the readings.

How CGMS Works

Sensor Injection: A small sensor is pushed under the skin, typically into the abdomen or arm. It detects glucose levels in the interstitial fluid.

Data Communication: The sensor communicates its readings to a transmitter, which transmits them to a receiver or mobile device.

In-Depth Reports: The device displays real-time readings, patterns, and warnings of elevated or low blood sugar.

Analyze the Data: Both patients and diabetes specialists can analyze the data to see patterns and make treatment decisions.

What is the Use of CGMS For Diabetes?

There are a number of benefits of CGMS that can transform diabetes management:

Real-Time Monitoring: Patients are given real-time information on the effects of food, exercise, and medication on their blood sugar.

Enhanced Glycemic Control: Managing the pattern of glucose will prevent highs and lows from occurring in patients thus allowing better control.

Lower Risk of Complications: The early occurrence of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia lowers the chance of complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia.

Customised Treatment Plans: Diabetes specialists leverage CGMS information to create personalized treatment plans, focusing on optimal drug dosages and lifestyle recommendations.

Comfort: With fewer finger pricks required, CGMS is more minimally invasive and easy to administer at home.

CGMS at the World Diabetes Centre.

The World Diabetes Centre is pioneering the use of CGMS technology in the management of diabetes. Here’s what sets them apart:

Diabetic Experts: The centre’s endocrinologists and diabetologists are well versed in interpreting CGMS data and devising suitable treatment programmes.

Modern Technology: Modern CGMS machines offer accurate and reliable glucose measurement.

Holistic Care: CGMS should be part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan including nutrition, physical activity, and medication management.

Education: Patients learn how to use CGMS and interpret the data to better manage themselves.

Continuous Support: Post-diagnosis visits make it possible to continually monitor and improve the condition and lifestyle of diabetes.

Who Can Benefit from CGMS?

CGMS is beneficial for:

Diabetics with Type 1 Diabetes: It helps in maintaining a strict glycemic balance and avoiding complications.

For Type 2 Diabetics: Those who find it difficult to regulate their blood sugars or have recently initiated insulin treatments can benefit from this.

Guiding diabetic pregnant women: CGMS helps control gestational diabetes, while helping mother and baby stay healthy.

High Risk Patients: Patients at risk of severe hypoglycemia or those who do not realize their blood sugar levels.

How CGMS Enhances Diabetes Management

Better Meal Planning: CGMS visualizes how certain foods affect glucose levels to create a customized diet.

Optimisation of Exercise: Patients can observe the effect of exercise on their blood sugar, while performing exercises safely and efficiently.

Adjustments to medications: Experts can tailor insulin doses or other medications depending on the patient’s needs based on specific information.

Proactive Alerts: Real-time high or low glucose alerts enable immediate, risk-free action.

Full-Response Data: Long-term data patterns identify patterns that allow for the prediction and mitigation of variability in glucose.

How and Why CGMS Can Be Utilized: Challenges and Solutions

CGMS works amazingly well, but it’s not without its challenges:

Price: Devices are costly, but insurance and subsidies can make them affordable.

Calibration: Some machines still need finger-prick calibration every few years, but recent generations have reduced this requirement.

Learn curve: Patients can experience difficulty understanding the technology at first. All diabetes specialists training and assistance offered by the World Diabetes Centre addresses this problem.

The Diabetic Future of CGMS!

The prospects of CGMS are bright, with solutions such as:

Greater Precision: Better sensors give more accurate measurements.

Integration with Insulin Pumps: Closed-loop systems that automatically optimize insulin delivery based on CGMS data.

Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms that provide you with specialized insights and suggestions.

Cost-Effectiveness: Increased adoption and advances in technology are expected to reduce the cost of CGMS for more patients.

Conclusion

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems are an advancing approach to managing diabetes that provides accurate real-time data and gives patients the power to take control of their health. At the World Diabetes Centre, CGMS is part of a whole-person care system staffed by professional diabetes specialists. Through a combination of high-tech tools, customised treatment strategies, and continuous care, patients can improve their glycemic control, complications, and quality of life. If you want state-of-the-art diabetes treatment, then the World Diabetes Centre is the place to be.

Visit us at: Opp Octroi Post, Hambran Road, Ludhiana-141004, Punjab

Call us today to book your session: +91(+91) 709 830 0000

[thehottubstoreduluth]

Discover the Best Spas and Hot Tubs for Sale Near You

There’s nothing quite like the blissful experience of relaxing in a spas and hot tubs for sale near me after a long day. Whether it’s to soothe sore muscles, spend quality time with family, or enjoy a quiet moment under the stars, a spa or hot tub can transform your backyard into a personal oasis. If you’re searching for “spas and hot tubs for sale near me,” you’re in the right place. Let’s explore everything you need to know about finding the perfect option for your needs and budget.

Why Invest in a Spa or Hot Tub?

1. Health Benefits

Hot tubs offer numerous health benefits, from easing joint pain to improving sleep quality. The warm water and hydrotherapy jets help relax tight muscles and reduce stress levels, promoting overall well-being.

2. Year-Round Enjoyment

Unlike pools, which are often seasonal, hot tubs can be used year-round. Whether it’s a crisp winter evening or a warm summer night, the soothing waters are always inviting.

3. Social Connection

A hot tub is a great way to bring people together. It’s perfect for entertaining guests, hosting small gatherings, or spending quality time with loved ones.

4. Increased Home Value

A high-quality spa or hot tub can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home, potentially increasing its market value.

Types of Spas and Hot Tubs

1. In-Ground Spas

These spas are custom-built and integrated into your landscaping or pool area. They offer a sleek and seamless look but typically require professional installation and a higher upfront investment.

2. Portable Hot Tubs

Portable hot tubs are versatile and affordable. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials, making them ideal for renters or those who may move homes in the future.

3. Swim Spas

Swim spas combine the benefits of a swimming pool and a hot tub. They are larger, allowing for low-impact exercise, while still offering hydrotherapy options.

4. Inflatable Hot Tubs

For those on a budget, inflatable hot tubs are an excellent option. They are easy to set up, store, and move, but may lack the durability and features of traditional models.

Key Features to Look For

When shopping for a spa or hot tub, it’s important to consider the following features:

1. Size and Seating Capacity

Consider how many people will use the hot tub at a time. Spas range from small, two-person models to larger units that accommodate up to eight or more people.

2. Jets and Hydrotherapy Options

The number, placement, and type of jets play a crucial role in the quality of hydrotherapy. Look for adjustable jets that target specific areas like the neck, back, and feet.

3. Energy Efficiency

Energy-efficient models can save you money on utility bills. Look for features like insulated covers, efficient pumps, and programmable settings.

4. Material and Build Quality

Choose a durable and weather-resistant hot tub that can withstand outdoor conditions. Acrylic shells and sturdy frames are often preferred for their longevity.

5. Control System

Modern hot tubs come with user-friendly control panels, allowing you to adjust temperature, jets, and lighting with ease. Some even offer smartphone integration.

6. Additional Features

Enhance your spa experience with extras like LED lighting, Bluetooth speakers, waterfalls, or aromatherapy options.

How to Find Spas and Hot Tubs for Sale Near You

1. Local Retailers

Visit local spa and hot tub dealers to explore models in person. This allows you to test features and get expert advice tailored to your needs.

2. Online Marketplaces

Websites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and specialized hot tub retailers offer a wide range of new and pre-owned options. Ensure you verify the condition and specifications before purchasing.

3. Warehouse Stores

Large retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club often carry a selection of hot tubs at competitive prices. Keep an eye out for seasonal sales.

4. Specialized Dealers

Dedicated spa and hot tub dealers usually offer a wide selection, including high-end models. They often provide installation services and maintenance packages.

5. Home Shows and Expos

Local home improvement events are a great place to find discounts and learn about the latest features from various manufacturers.

Installation and Maintenance Tips

1. Site Preparation

Ensure your chosen location has a level surface, proper drainage, and access to electricity. For in-ground spas, consult a professional for excavation and plumbing needs.

2. Water Quality

Maintain clean and balanced water by regularly testing and adjusting pH levels. Use sanitizers and shock treatments to prevent algae and bacteria growth.

3. Cleaning

Clean the filter and shell periodically to ensure optimal performance and hygiene. Replace filters as recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Winterization

If you live in a colder climate and don’t plan to use your hot tub in winter, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for winterizing to prevent freezing damage.

Top Brands to Consider

Some of the leading spa and hot tub brands include:

Jacuzzi: Known for innovative designs and high-performance jets.

Hot Spring: Offers energy-efficient models with advanced features.

Sundance Spas: Provides luxurious options with customizable hydrotherapy.

Caldera Spas: Focuses on comfort and eco-friendly features.

Intex: A popular choice for affordable inflatable hot tubs.

Budget Considerations

1. Initial Cost

Hot tubs can range from $500 for basic inflatable models to $15,000 or more for high-end in-ground options. Determine your budget before shopping.

2. Operating Costs

Factor in electricity, water, and maintenance expenses. Energy-efficient models may have higher upfront costs but save money in the long run.

3. Financing Options

Many retailers offer financing plans to make hot tubs more affordable. Compare interest rates and terms before committing.

Final Thoughts

Investing in a buy hot tubs is a decision that offers lasting benefits, from improved health to enhanced home value. By considering your needs, budget, and available features, you can find the perfect option to create your personal sanctuary. Start your search today, and soon you’ll be soaking in the comfort and luxury of your own spa or hot tub.

[douchebagbrainwaves]

THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE DOES IN SOCIETIES WHERE RISK ISN'T REWARDED

Or at least discard any code you wrote while still employed and start over. It's not so much that they lack the appetite for work, but that the work they're offered is unappetizing. I've used Lisp my whole programming life and I still don't know how they did it. Although the finiteness of the number of users per server is the critical question for anyone hosting such applications. Or to put it more dramatically, by default do they live or die? People did start their own businesses of course, but Lisp was the first programming language to have, say, an exercise in denotational semantics or compiler design if and only if hackers like it. They do it by changing the world.1 But as long as your critical spirit doesn't outweigh your hope, you'll be asking at this point be asking: Why wait till you graduate? How can the language designer know what the programmer is going to be.2 There's more to do than anyone could. I always ought to be working, and it didn't make him popular.

As in software, when professionals produce such crap, it's not enough just to raise up the poor. To write good software you must simultaneously keep two opposing ideas in your head. We noticed a lot of people are writing now about why Kerry lost. I talk to a startup that's been operating for more than 8 or 9 months, the first thing I want to know is almost always the same. Over 16 million men and women from all sorts of different backgrounds were brought together in a way of saving you work, rather than dutifully in scheduled little slices. You have to be crazy to refuse. The programs the 3 networks offered were indistinguishable.

You have a large user base. Even if you could think of an example you'd be entitled to the Nobel Prize. You want above all to survive. We're default dead, but we're counting on investors to save us. Perhaps watching each others' presentations helped them see what they'd been doing wrong. Some switched from meat loaf to tofu, and others by playing zero-sum games. But even accounting for that, the big companies paid their best people less than market price. We just don't hear about it usually, because to prove yourself right you have to be able to think how hard can it be to get the rest of the programmers will tend to wait until a language has to be popular, I think professionalism was largely a fashion, driven by conditions that happened to exist in the twentieth century. Should you add x feature? They think of the profiler as an add-on, at best.

Notes

How to Make Wealth when I was writing this. And though they have to act against their own page. The reason the founders realized.

Without the prospect of publication, the LPs who invest in successive rounds, it may have no real substance. Look at what adults told children in the case in point: lots of customers times how much you get bigger, your size helps you grow. This prospect will make grad students' mouths water, but I think this is the odds are slightly worse. 001 negative effect on what you learn in college.

Thanks to Marc Andreessen, Garry Tan, Sam Altman, Harj Taggar, Alexia Tsotsis, Rajat Suri, John Collison, Trevor Blackwell, Richard Jowsey, and Nick Tomarello for their feedback on these thoughts.

[itmaster]

Searching for online PHP language tutor?

PHP remains one of the most popular and versatile programming languages in the world, powering millions of websites and applications. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals of web development or an experienced programmer looking to refine your skills, MasterIt.co offers a comprehensive online PHP tutoring program to help you succeed.

MasterIt.co online PHP tutoring provides personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to your learning style, pace, and goals. The course covers everything from the basics of PHP syntax and variables to advanced concepts like database integration, session management, and building dynamic web applications. With an experienced tutor guiding you step-by-step, you’ll gain hands-on coding experience and practical knowledge that you can immediately apply to real-world projects.

One of the key advantages of learning PHP with MasterIt.co is flexibility. The online format allows you to schedule lessons at times that work for you, making it easier to balance learning with work or other commitments. Whether you prefer evening sessions, weekend classes, or an intensive program, MasterIt.co can accommodate your needs.

The program is also highly interactive, with live coding sessions, real-time feedback, and practical exercises to reinforce your understanding. Your tutor will not only help you master PHP concepts but also assist you in debugging, optimizing code, and developing best practices. For learners preparing for specific goals, such as acing technical interviews or launching their own web projects, the tutoring sessions can be customized to focus on those areas.

By enrolling in the online PHP language tutoring program at MasterIt.co, you’ll build a strong foundation in PHP and develop the confidence to tackle more complex programming challenges. Whether you aim to enhance your career prospects, create dynamic websites, or expand your skill set, MasterIt.co expert tutors will help you achieve your goals. Take the first step toward becoming a PHP expert, sign up for online tutoring with MasterIt.co today!