#lockdown 5 guidelines

[godlessondheimite]

Will and Emma are having relationship problems because Will is not taking COVID seriously enough ("Therapy"). The next day Will takes his frustration out on the glee club and accuses them of not taking COVID seriously enough (Finn doesn't understand germ theory and Brittany is QAnon.)

Will says, "You guys lack historical perspective. Back in the 80s and 90s there was a young gay composer named Jonathan Larson who saw disease and suffering all around him. When he found out he was afflicted with AIDS, he put all of his pain into the timeless and unreproachable work of art, RENT. RENT taught us about community and caring for one another and more importantly...it taught us that musicals can rock." Will sings the title song from RENT with Artie and Finn.

That night: Santana is fed up with lockdown restrictions and sneaks out of her house to visit Brittany ("Out Tonight"). Brittany is planning a big show that will blow the whole COVID conspiracy wide open. She previews it for Santana ("Over the Moon"). Santana is freaked out and breaks up with Brittany. Santana can excuse ignoring disease prevention guidelines but she draws the line at being Republican about it.

Also that night, Will tries to sleep with Emma but she's too COVID-cautious ("Green Green Dress"). She says maybe they need some time apart because of their different priorities.

While grocery shopping, Will runs into Holly Holliday. Holly is lighting scented candles in the middle of the store but for some reason all of them are defective/unscented ("Light My Candle.") Holly propositions Will. Will says he's seeing Emma, and Holly admits she also has a boyfriend.

"I'm sure we can work something out," Holly says. "Meet me at the basement of the swinger's club at 9:00."

Will shows up at the swinger's club and spots his old rival, Brian Ryan (the Neil Patrick Harris character). They glare at each other, then confront each other and it's revealed that Brian is Holly's boyfriend ("Tango Maureen.") She knew Brian and Will were old high school rivals and set all this up because she's into the whole enemies-to-lovers thing.

Will scolds her. "That is so cruel and manipulative of you. I can't believe you would do this."

Holly tries to convince him to live life to the fullest. ("Another Day.")

Eventually Will thinks about what proud openly gay icon Jonathan larson would do, and he has a threesome with Holly and Brian ("Contact," I'm afraid.)

The morning after, Will can't believe he kind of cheated on Emma/hooked up with Brian and really enjoyed it ("Real Life").

On Monday, Brittany and Santana are still broken up but sitting on opposite sides of the choir room is emotionally difficult for them ("Without You.")

On the way home from school, Kurt and Blaine are like "Aren't you glad we're not like Brittany and Santana, breaking up every 5 seconds over something stupid?" and they sing "I'll Cover You" but then they break up over something stupid.

Will contemplates his sexual awakening, torn between Holly+Brian and Emma ("Johnny Can't Decide/Come To Your Senses" mashup).

The tension in glee club is unavoidable.

"Mr. Shu, this is ridiculous," Rachel says. "Ever since you brought up RENT and Jonathan Larson, it's been nonstop hookups and fighting. Also, Jonathan Larson wasn't gay and he didn't die of AIDS! He was straight and died of some random heart thing."

"What? Jonathan Larson wasn't gay? So my sexual experimentation was under false pretenses?"

Will immediately calls and breaks it off with Brian and they argue ("What You Own").

The next day Santana says "I can't believe we caused this much fuss over a straight man, who died of a random heart thing."

"Wait, just because he was straight doesn't make his words less powerful," Finn says.

"You're right," Will says. "Maybe I'm bisexual." ("Louder than Words.") And then they all sing La Vie Boheme.

At some point Santana and Mercedes sing "Take Me or Leave Me" as their glee club presentation. (It's a four-part episode.) Also I think Gwyneth would have fun with Today 4 U, don't kill me.



[pandemic-info]

Web App: A guideline to limit indoor airborne transmission of COVID-19

This web app is based on this 2021 study: A guideline to limit indoor airborne transmission of COVID-19

The Six-Foot Rule is a social distancing recommendation by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on the assumption that the primary vector of pathogen transmission is the large drops ejected from the most vigorous exhalation events, coughing and sneezing (5, 19). Indeed, high-speed visualization of such events reveals that 6 ft corresponds roughly to the maximum range of the largest, millimeter-scale drops (20). Compliance to the Six-Foot Rule will thus substantially reduce the risk of such large-drop transmission. However, the liquid drops expelled by respiratory events are known to span a considerable range of scales, with radii varying from fractions of a micron to millimeters (11, 21).

There is now overwhelming evidence that indoor airborne transmission associated with relatively small, micron-scale aerosol droplets plays a dominant role in the spread of COVID-19 (4, 5, 7, 17–19, 22), especially for so-called “superspreading events” (25–28), which invariably occur indoors (29).

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Finally, the fact that face mask directives have been more effective than either lockdowns or social distancing in controlling the spread of COVID-19 (22, 33) is consistent with indoor airborne transmission as the primary driver of the global pandemic.

This won't be news to anyone who already understands that COVID is airborne, and that minimizing viral load as much as possible via layered protection (vax + ventilation & filtration + well-fitted masks (n95)) is key to avoiding the worst possible outcomes — severe acute disease and post-acute damage.

Nevertheless it might be interesting to see it spelled out. With the IMPORTANT caveat that it shouldn't be taken too literally: i.e. you're neither perfectly safe nor totally at risk if the numbers are above or below these thresholds.

[foxsoulcourt]

Foxy, a villainess' 007 Fest 2023 masterpost

REFLECTION

One word: community

Everywhere I looked this year I saw community: the challenges + joys of participation; how much we learn from one another when we're in one; what it takes to be a beneficial participant; the value of structures + guidelines to keep them moving forward; appreciating stepping back to look at what's working well + what needs fine-tuning; learning how to clean up when there's conflict; holding one another accountable with compassion while navigating that conflict; the importance of honouring one who left the earth this year; and --ALWAYS!!!-- celebrating one another's joys + concerns along the way.

At the end of my second Fest I'm mulling on these questions: 

What are the qualities + experiences which draw people into Fest? Which aspects cause people to step back from it?

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How do we-as-a-fandom support a more sustainable Fest in our post-lockdown lives? Could two weeks twice a year work better for more people than four weeks once a year?  

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How might we stretch our ability + capacity to incorporate + support newcomers into the experience + the fandom? How about support for those who have been around for a longer time + could use a boost underneath their wings?

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For some people earning points is a huge motivation. For others, not so much. How do we balance + reward time spent bEiNg ToGeThEr during Fest with creating + sharing fancreations?

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How might team configurations + calculating points equitably support all types of fan creations? 

GRATITUDE

. . . Thanks to the many hands + hearts + brains who made this year's event run smoothly: @castillon02 , @spiritofcamelot for hosting Fest! All the mods of the 00Q Slack holding us steady during it! @teamofvillains for making room for me in the collective lair + to @3nigm4art for captaining us! . . .

PARTICIPATION

POINTS (specifics below the cut) : 743

THE NON-POINTS POINT : Last year I said I wanted to Be braver: collaborate w/team-mates + create some of my own content in 2023. Guess what? Yes, yes + and, thanks to @ato-the-bean, yes! This year Watch Parties were a shining star. LoVeD chatting w/people while watching old favourites + new shows. Thanks to: @wambold for hosting weekly Bond content all year long! @anyawen for so.many.weekday parties! @kmk1701d for hosting The Hour! and @lapsang-and-earlgrey for answering m a n y of this US citizen’s questions about UK + European history!

2024 goals are simple:  host 1 watch party + post 1 gif + collaborate on something.

SPECIFICS

COMMENTS: 626 Fics commented on AO3 + Tumblr  -  456  Bonus points - 170

EVENT PARTICIPATION:  Productivity hour: 1 Watch Parties: 26

WRITING The Island (collab with @ato-the-bean​)

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

OTHER FANCREATIONS The Island moodboards - 6

SCAVENGER HUNT  #2 Create a code #48 Collaborate with team-mate @eleanor-is-fine on Ch 6 of The Island

WORDS READ ON AO3: 316,468

[daydreamersana]

The Top Enterprise Mobility Management Solution for 2023

Enterprise mobility management is an integral cog in a business machine. A company with a large fleet of mobile devices under its workforce would need a system to keep these devices in check. Especially when a corporate handle BYOD.

Enterprise mobile device management is the best bet to do that. It allows corporates to control, manage, and monitor the mobile devices under them, and evaluate employee mobile behaviour efficiently. However, when it comes to choosing the best enterprise mobility management solutions, it can get quite confusing.

EMM solutions are an evolving set of technologies that carry varied features depending upon the requirement of a business. So how can you choose the best enterprise mobility management (EMM) software for your business?

That’s not too difficult if you know what your company’s requirements are and what type of EMM solutions suits you best. For instance, one of the best enterprise mobility management solutions in the market is Tabnova’s NovaEMM.

NovaEMM

Tabnova’s NovaEMM houses a suite of features and administrative control, which also includes the ability to centrally and remotely control the use of mobile devices in workplaces under corporate mobility guidelines. This enterprise mobility management system brings in elements like application management, enrolment, security, remote monitoring, etc.

Let’s take a brief look into these features:

1. Application Management: With NovaEMM, the company can control how applications are used by the end user. They can decide which applications should be downloaded from Play Store, and which applications are to be blacklisted from being downloaded. Moreover, the enterprise mobile device management system has the ability to access corporate networks and interact with them. With such a system in tow, the company can even set auto-update policies and choose which software version should play on the corporate devices.

2. Enrolment: NovaEMM makes it easy to deploy any software or application onto corporate-owned devices. Android Enterprise enrolment and KNOX mobile enrolment are quite easily done, along with clientless enrolment using QR codes.

3. Security: There is comprehensive security for devices through various features, like password enforcers. The fleet of mobile devices can be controlled to determine which applications need to be given access. Moreover, if any device is stolen or lost, or missing, then the administrator can impose a lockdown on that specific device and ensure that the data within the device is not lost or stolen in any manner.

4. Remote Monitoring: With Tabnova’s suite of EMM, the administrator can screen share any data that is needed onto the fleet of mobile devices under them. Additionally, the admin can set up alerts as well as a messaging system that will deliver any information or data required to the fleet of devices under the company policy.

5. Compliance: Tabnova’s EMM system ticks off all the regulatory standards and is GDPR compliant. There are data protection agreements set in place to prevent any theft of data or unauthorised use of information. When following the GDPR regulations, there are a few protocols in place:

·      Enforcing Passcode requirements

·      Data encryption on a device

·      Deploy and Enforce settings and restrictions

·      Separate work and personal space on a device

·      Wipe sensitive information

·      Blacklist applications

·      Generate reports for data security

·      Factory reset stolen devices

Benefits of NovaEMM

When you start using NovaEMM, you are treated to a host of benefits, from affordability to robust security. Let’s look at what advantages a company can reap from using NovaEMM.

1. Multiple Kiosk Options: You can set up any type of desired Kiosk, like a Single App Kiosk, Browser Kiosk, Dashboard Kiosk, and Video Looper Kiosk.

2. Multiplatform Support: NovaEMM is capable of efficiently functioning on any platform, be it Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows, etc.

3. Enterprise Apps: You are able to access a suite of enterprise apps that comes with NovaEMM. These apps can be deployed according to company requirements as and when required.

4. DRM Content Delivery: Any online content, be it audio or video, that is used for live streaming can be encrypted and DRM protected to prevent piracy and unauthorised use.

With NovaEMM, businesses can manage and protect their mobile devices without any hassles, while enhancing their employee productivity, and that too at an affordable cost. While Tabnova is a leading provider of EMM software, there are other peers in the market as well.

Some of the other best enterprise mobility management (EMM) software that is available include the following – Codeproof, Amtel, Filewave, IBM, Microsoft EMM, Manage Engine, SOTI, Ivanti, VMware AirWatch, Miradore, Sophos, Scalefusion.

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[its-suanneschafer-author]

Continuing my review and summarization of Project 2025, Chapter 14 covers the Dept of Health and Human Services.

1) Dedicate HSS to serve “all Americans from conception to natural death” and proudly state that “that men and women are biological realities that are crucial to the advancement of life sciences and medical care and that married men and women are the ideal, natural family structure because all children have a right to be raised by the men and women who conceived them” 

2) Protect the fundamental right to life, protect conscience rights, and uphold bodily integrity rooted in biological realities, not ideology.

3) Health care reform should be patient-centered and market-based and should empower individuals to control their health care–related dollars and decisions. NB: The GOP routinely tries to get rid of Obama-care; refuses to fix prices of medications at reasonable levels; always chooses big Pharma and big healthcare systems over people’s needs

4) Promote stable and flourishing married families

5) No more mandates for lockdowns, vaccines, or masking in the event of pandemics

6) Keep experts like Anthony Fauci from speaking out on health guidelines

7) Shut and lock the revolving door between government and Big Pharma. NB: the GOP-controlled House routinely refuses to fix prices of medications at reasonable levels and chooses big Pharma and big healthcare systems over people’s needs

8) CDC should eliminate programs that do not respect human life or that undermine family formation; should not promote abortion as health care; should fund studies into the risks and complications of abortion and ensure that it does not promote misinformation regarding the comparative health and psychological benefits of childbirth versus the health and psychological risks of intentionally taking a human life through abortion.

9) Prohibit use of aborted fetal cells lines to develop and test vaccines

10) HHS should ensure that “abortion tourism states” report exactly how many abortions take place within its borders, what method of abortion was used, the gestational ages of the fetuses, the mother’s state of residence as a condition of receiving federal aid

11) Support the development of generic drugs. NB: The GOP-controlled House routinely refuses to fix prices of medications at reasonable levels and chooses big Pharma and big healthcare systems over people’s needs.

12) Reverse the FDA approval of chemical abortion drugs and the week-after-pill, ulipristal acetate.

13) require the development of drugs and biologics that are free from moral taint and switch to cell lines that are not derived from aborted fetal cell lines or aborted baby body parts.

14) Create and promote a research agenda that supports pro-life policies and explores the harms, both mental and physical, that abortion has wrought on women and girls. NB: there is no mandate to create a research agency that explores the harms, both mental and physical, that carrying a child of rape, a severely-deformed child, a child incapable of living outside the uterus, raising an unwanted child, or being forced to remain in a violent or unhappy marriage to raise a child 

15) Fund studies into the short-term and long-term negative effects of cross- sex interventions, including “affirmation,��� puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries

16) Add work requirements for Medicaid benefits

17) Child support in the United States should strengthen marriage as the norm, restore broken homes, and encourage unmarried couples to commit to marriage.

18) Limit HMRE (Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Program) funds to children raised in homes aside from a heterosexual, intact marriage

19) Eliminate Head Start

20) Establish an advisory committee committed to women’s preventative programs and anti-abortion ideologues, including fertility-awareness contraceptive methods. NB: These are the rhythm or standard days methods which require a strong commitment to consistent use as well as the use of condoms or diaphragms during the fertile periods.

21) Withdraw funds used to pay for cross-sex transition support

22) Deny physicians and nurses training to perform abortions

23) Remove all guidance issued under the Biden Administration concerning sexual orientation and gender identity 

[marketsizereports]

The Impact of COVID-19 on Malaysia's Foodservice Market: Adaptations and Resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Malaysia's foodservice market, prompting significant adaptations and resilience efforts within the industry.

For more channel insights in the Malaysia foodservice market, download a free sample report

Here's an overview of how the sector has been affected and the strategies adopted in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic:

1. Disruption to Operations:

Lockdowns and Movement Restrictions: The implementation of lockdowns and movement restrictions severely impacted the restaurant industry, leading to closures, reduced operating hours, and limited dine-in services.

2. Shift to Delivery and Takeout:

Rise of Food Delivery Services: To adapt to restrictions on dine-in services, many restaurants shifted their focus to food delivery and takeout services. This led to an increased reliance on food delivery platforms.

3. Digital Transformation:

Online Ordering and Contactless Payments: Restaurants embraced digital solutions, implementing online ordering systems and contactless payment methods to minimize physical contact and enhance safety for both customers and staff.

4. Menu Simplification:

Streamlining Operations: To cope with challenges such as supply chain disruptions and reduced staff capacity, many restaurants simplified their menus, focusing on core offerings to improve efficiency.

5. Hygiene and Safety Measures:

Enhanced Sanitation Protocols: Stringent hygiene and safety measures were implemented, including increased sanitation, temperature checks, and social distancing within dining spaces, to reassure customers and comply with health regulations.

6. Collaboration with Food Platforms:

Partnerships with Delivery Platforms: Many restaurants collaborated with food delivery platforms to reach a broader customer base and maintain revenue streams during periods of restricted dine-in services.

7. Government Support and Incentives:

Financial Assistance: The Malaysian government introduced various financial assistance programs and incentives to support businesses, including those in the foodservice sector, to weather the economic impact of the pandemic.

8. Adaptive Business Models:

Ghost Kitchens and Cloud Kitchens: Some businesses explored alternative models, such as ghost kitchens and cloud kitchens, to reduce overhead costs and focus on fulfilling delivery orders without the need for a traditional dine-in space.

9. Consumer Behavior Shifts:

Preference for Safety: Consumer preferences shifted towards establishments that prioritized safety measures, cleanliness, and transparency about their adherence to health guidelines.

10. Resilience and Innovation:

Menu Innovation: Despite challenges, some restaurants embraced innovation by introducing new menu items, promotions, and loyalty programs to maintain customer engagement and interest.

11. Reopening and Recovery:

Gradual Resumption of Dine-In Services: With the easing of restrictions, restaurants gradually resumed dine-in services, but many continued to prioritize safety measures and maintain an online presence.

12. Global Supply Chain Challenges:

Impact on Ingredients and Supplies: Disruptions in the global supply chain affected the availability and cost of certain ingredients, leading to menu adjustments and cost management strategies.

13. Vaccination Efforts:

Impact of Vaccination Rollout: The rollout of vaccination programs influenced consumer confidence, and the industry's recovery was influenced by the success of vaccination efforts in managing the spread of the virus.

The resilience of Malaysia's foodservice market during the COVID-19 pandemic has been evident through its ability to adapt to changing circumstances, embrace digital transformation, and implement innovative strategies. While challenges persist, the industry's response reflects its determination to navigate the evolving landscape and recover with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

[catboii]

← Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 → Full Thread

[Day ####]

Observations have been going well. Agent 23 is happy with the progress that she’s been making, and is feeling more confident with her assignment in front of her peers. It doesn’t feel quite so cringe-worthy to be waving through the window when your Anomaly is actually acknowledging you. 

Currently, she is just sitting and filling out her Observational Notes, detailing the specifics on the reactions given. While doing this, she hears a set of footsteps, familiar in their surefootedness. The Overseer. 23 turns her head toward the sound, but doesn’t move to stop writing, the Overseer pops around to check on how everything is going often, to make sure there are no problems, or, 23 thinks, just to have something to do while there are no issues for them to resolve. 

The Overseer slows down as they approach 23’s area, peering through the door window, then glancing at the monitor as 23 puts the log in her lap, placing the pen in the middle of the pages, so she doesn’t lose her place, then closes it. 

“How is everything going?” The Overseer asks without looking away from the window. It’s casual, almost conversational, but the Agent knows better than to expect chit-chat from her boss.

She gasps quietly at the shock of the unexpected question, and quickly opens the log again, the pen slipping down the centre crease, but she catches it in her lap before it falls to the floor. She talks quickly, excited about her progress, however small. She's used to observing inanimate objects that never move, this is a big step up. “It’s going great! It’s been reacting to the intercom, and I’ve even been trying to get its attention through the window sometimes-” she leans toward the window in the door, holding the log and pen in one hand, while raising the other above the Overseer’s head and waving slowly. The Anomaly, which was apparently staring blankly at the ground, jerks its head up in steps, then tilts it, just like a small bird checking out if something is a predator. “See? It can see me!” After a moment, the Overseer nods thoughtfully, and 23 thinks to herself, again, that if this was just a normal animal, then of course it could see her... Unless it was blind, or short sighted, or had some other visual issue, then any animal would be able to see her. She drops her arm and steps back out of the Overseer’s personal space. “Um, well... I’ve been doing what you said, and it’s going well- is all I mean.”

The Overseer doesn’t ridicule her, or play down her discovery as ‘any animal could do that’. They’re still looking into the room with interest. The creature is still looking at the window with its head tilted. When they finally step back, their eyes keep flicking to the monitor occasionally as they speak. “Well, you know that it’s been seven days since the incident with Agent 47.” It’s a statement, spoken as fact, but 23 had honestly forgotten about that. Agent 47 was from a different section, not someone she’d ever interacted with, but the whole Facility had been put into lockdown temporarily to announce he'd been 'compromised', and his picture had been put up around the Facility, with notes on who to contact, and how, if he was seen. 23 didn’t know what specifically happened, there were a number of rumours that he’d gone into a restricted room against the guidelines, and he’d either been killed, or more likely brainwashed or hypnotised, since the higher ups had posted these notices mentioning 'seeing' him. If he was dead, then why would anyone see him around the Facility? “Have you seen him around?” 23 jolts, as the Overseer basically says what she's thinking about at that moment. She can’t quite place the look that the Overseer gives her, and it takes her a moment to remember that she was asked a question that requires an answer.

“Seen him? No. Not at all. I’ve never met him.” 23 isn't sure if she answered that right, and she tries to think about the question again, but comes up with no better answer.

The Overseer looks as though they’re about to say something, but they seem to reconsider. “Very good,” they say instead. They glance behind them down the corridor for a moment, at nothing in particular. After a quiet few seconds, they look back toward 23, and this time there’s an intent in their statement. “Well. If you do see him. Do not interact with him.” 

23 squints, a little confused, but remembers that there isn’t any official statement on what happened to 47. She decides either her Overseer also hasn’t been told, and just has to reiterate what the notices say, or 47 is in fact still alive. Either way, nothing is really confirmed. She nods. “Of course not. If I see him I’ll contact you immediately.” 

This seems to have been the correct response, this time, as the Overseer finally smiles a little, silently clapping their hands together as they lean in toward the monitor in an exaggerated motion, all the tenseness from before, gone from their posture. “Enough of that. This is going great," they gesture to the monitor, "I know I said you would be on this project for a week, but I think I’ll keep you on until further notice. This is the most progress we’ve gotten.” Before 23 could thank the Overseer for what she assumed was praise, or at least recognition, they continued. “Keep talking to it. That seems to be going well.” 23 opens her mouth to accept, but then falters. She thinks back over what she said so far, but she doesn’t think she mentioned talking to it specifically, just that it reacted to the intercom, which they already knew. She had suspected that they were watching her, as they must be continually monitoring the Anomalies for everyone's safety, including her own, but it felt odd and exposing to have it confirmed, and she wasn’t sure if the Overseer mentioned this to let 23 know that she was being watched, or just assumed she knew and it wasn't a big deal to them.

Still, she smiled, collecting herself and nodding again, enthusiastically. “Of course! I’ve been trying to think of other things to talk to it about, but I’m not sure- um...” she fallters, gnawing on her lip as she tries to find the right words. “What I’m- allowed- to say?” She half grimaces at her own statement, glancing at the Overseer to gauge their reaction, but they just nod understandingly in response. 

“Most subjects that you can discuss in the Staff areas are fine to disclose.” 23 isn’t sure if ‘disclose’ is the right phrase for this situation, she’s talking to a bird, it can’t really understand her, surely. “Just imagine that you were speaking over a non-secure channel, and someone from the outside could be intercepting. If it isn’t something you would discuss openly within earshot of a civilian, then it isn’t appropriate. Otherwise, non-identifying information, casual mentions of your own activities or hobbies," The Overseer makes a gesture toward 23, a friendly-seeming movement. “I’m sure you have interesting hobbies that you can describe to it. Or make something up. Tell it about a fictional scenario, or your daily routine before you come into work. Brushing your teeth. Making toast. Perhaps not driving though, that might be too close to a directional admission.” 

After a few moments, 23 realises that she had started to zone out of the conversation, focusing on what she could talk about, and she quickly smiled and nodded once more. “Alright! Thankyou. I’ll see what I can do.” The Overseer gives their Agent one grand nod, as if to acknowledge this, and dismiss themself. 

Falling back into the routine of observing, recording, and trying to communicate, 23 tries out the idea of talking to it about more personal things. About a hobby? About her morning routine? 

As she’s thinking about what to talk about, she starts thinking about her dog. This morning, she wasn’t ready waiting for her breakfast, like normal. Recently, she’d not quite been herself. The Agent takes in a deep preparatory breath, holds down the button on the intercom, and begins. “I don’t know if you know what a dog is… But I’ve been a bit worried about my dog recently. She’s like family to me. I’ve had her since she was a puppy. She’s eight years old, which I thought was pretty young for a dog, but apparently Golden Retrievers don’t usually live to ten years.” She pauses, starting to reconsider this direction, but when she looks at the monitor, she realises that the creature has taken several steps toward the speaker, more than normal. “She hasn’t been eating or drinking very much," she continues, tentatively. "I managed to get her to eat something this morning, but it took a while. I was nearly late in this morning because of it, but she’s far more important to me than this job.” 23 cringes, silently berating herself, thinking that whoever is monitoring them would have heard that, but she hopes they'll believe that it's actually a lie, and that she's just saying it for the benefit of the observation.

While she's thinking all of this, she notices that the creature has taken another small step forward, but this time she saw it, and it was more of a hop. What you’d expect from a crow or magpie to be honest. She gathers herself again, leaning back into the intercom microphone grate. “I think I’ll have to take her to the Vet, but I don’t really have the time. I have tomorrow off, though, so I suppose I should try and get her in... But would they take her without an appointment?” 

She thinks she’s mostly talking to herself, just out loud, and while she begins to shake her head slowly, feeling silly, all of a sudden the creature has leapt up above the main camera view. 23 looks to one of the side cameras on the monitor, and she can see that it’s perched itself on the camera casing. Shocked, she quickly lets go of the intercom button, scoops up the Observation log and scribbles down what she’s seen. Once she’s gotten down the bare basics: ‘agent talked to anomaly about agent’s pet dog. anomaly approached camera. flew up and landed on camera’, it had returned itself to the ground, but was still facing the lens. 

She smiles to herself, closing the log again, and engaging the intercom once more. “I suppose I’ll call the vet once I get home. Thankyou.” She lets go again, and they return to their new usual routine.

[brendanjap]

Navigating the Pandemic: How Social Media is Shaping Malaysia's COVID-19 Response

In the era of digital communication, social media has become an indispensable tool for sharing information, connecting people, and shaping public opinion. When it comes to public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of social media in disseminating information and fostering a sense of community cannot be overstated. In this blog, I will delve into how social media has been used to spread information about COVID-19 in Malaysia and its impact on the country's response to the pandemic. The Power of Social Media during the Pandemic Social media platforms have kept Malaysians informed and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways in which these platforms have been beneficial: 1. Real-time Updates Social media allows the dissemination of real-time information. Government healthcare agencies such as Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia and health experts like Noor Hisham Abdullah have used platforms like Twitter and Facebook to share updates on COVID-19 cases, vaccination schedules, and safety guidelines. This immediate access to information has empowered Malaysians to make informed decisions and stay safe.

2. Community Support Online communities, such as "Caremongering Malaysia - Community Response to COVID19" (a Facebook group), have emerged as platforms where Malaysians share experiences, concerns, and support. These communities have helped individuals navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic, from finding essential supplies to accessing mental health resources. This showcases the power of digital communities in fostering solidarity during times of crisis.

3. Myths or Misinformation Debunking Social media has been instrumental in debunking COVID-19-related myths and misinformation. It has provided a platform for experts to counter false claims and share scientific knowledge, ultimately contributing to a more informed public. For example, "Sarawak Disaster Information" on their Facebook page has actively clarified misinformation, such as the false news claiming that the State Government of Sarawak initiated a challenge for the public to have 3 days of total lockdown.

4. Government Engagement Malaysian government agencies and officials have actively used platforms like Instagram and YouTube to engage with the public. Through informative videos and interactive sessions, they have addressed concerns and explained the government's strategies to combat the pandemic. This interactive approach on social media highlights the government's commitment to transparent communication and building trust within the digital community, effectively bridging the gap between authorities and the public. 5. Vaccination Campaigns The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Malaysia received extensive coverage on social media. Vaccine selfies have encouraged others to get vaccinated, fostering a sense of community responsibility. These campaigns have increased vaccination rates and demonstrated the power of social media in creating a united front against the pandemic, showing how digital communities can unite for a common cause.

Challenges and Dangers of Social Media

While social media has been an invaluable tool for spreading information about COVID-19, there are also challenges and dangers associated with its use: 1. Misinformation The same platforms that help debunk myths also spread them. Misinformation can be disseminated quickly, making it essential for users to critically evaluate the sources of information. Therefore, as users, we must be vigilant and responsible in curating and sharing information, recognizing the need for fact-checking within digital communities.

2. Anxiety & Fatigue The constant influx of information can be overwhelming, leading to information fatigue and anxiety. Research shows that a significant portion of users experience panic attacks, and social media plays a substantial role in spreading inaccurate information (Lelisho et al. 2022, pp. 125-136). Therefore, as users, we must find a balance between staying informed and preserving our mental health.

The Conversation Aspect Public health campaigns on social media can be one-way communication and a conversation. While official channels primarily disseminate information, they often encourage user engagement through comments, likes, and shares. Interactive elements like Q&A sessions, polls, and live streams foster two-way communication and allow the public to seek clarification and share their concerns. This dynamic interaction within digital communities ensures that public health campaigns are not just about information dissemination but also about engaging with and addressing the community's concerns.

Conclusion Social media has proven to be a powerful tool in spreading information about COVID-19 in Malaysia. It has enabled real-time updates, fostered a sense of community, and engaged the public in critical conversations. However, the reliance on social media also comes with challenges, such as the spread of misinformation and privacy concerns. To maximize its potential, it's essential to use social media thoughtfully, critically evaluate information, and engage in constructive dialogue, turning it into a force for positive change in public health campaigns.

Reference(s) Lelisho ME, Pandey D, Alemu BD, Pandey BK & Tareke SA 2022, 'The Negative Impact of Social Media during COVID-19 Pandemic', Trends in Psychology 2023; vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 123–142, viewed 16 October 2023, <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9110023/pdf/43076_2022_Article_192.pdf.>

[drmaqazi]

HOW TO PERFORM EID-UL-ADHA PRAYER AT HOME Under the current circumstances of COVID-19 lockdown, Eid-ul-Adha prayers can be performed within homes in congregation with a minimum of three people together with the option of Khutbah (Sermon) and in compliance with health advice and government regulations. Eid prayer general guidelines within homes under the special circumstances of COVID-19 lockdown: 1. Eid prayer should be performed individually or in congregation within homes. 2. If three and more people are present then it should be performed in congregation led by the Imam. 3. If the Imam is capable of giving Khutbah, then Khutbah should be given after the prayer. 4. Health guidelines regarding physical distancing, cleanliness, and avoidance of hugging and shaking of hands should be adhered to. 5. External visitors joining the household for Eid-ul-Adha prayer must follow government regulations specific to your location. Time for Eid-ul-Adha (Prayer)  is 15 minutes after sunrise until mid-day. Further Eid-ul-Adha prayer guidelines according to Hanafi Madhhab 4 mature males including the Imam need to be present for the Khutbah and Eid-ul-Adha (prayer). Other members of the family may also join the Eid-ul-Adha (prayer) at home. 2 Rak’ah (Units) of Eid-ul-Adha prayer need to be performed. Eid Khutbah needs to be given after the Eid-ul-Adha (prayer). Further Eid-ul-Adha guidelines according to Shaafi’i Madhhab: A person may pray Eid-ul-Adha individually if alone, pray 2 Rak’ahs. No Khutbah should be given. If there are 2 or more persons there will be a Khutbah which will be given after the 2 Rak’ahs. How to perform Eid-ul-Adha Prayer according to Hanafi Madhhab: When you stand up to pray, first do Takbeeraat al-ihram (Allahu Akbar) to start the Eid-ul-Adha Prayer Say the takbeer 3 times before beginning to recite from the Holy Qur’an. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah.(Sunnah was Surah Al-A’laa and Surah al-Ghashiyah or Surah Qaaf and Surah Qamar for first and second Rak’ahs, respectively. But it is okay to recite other Surahs.) Perform Ruku’u and two Sajdahs as normal. This concludes the first Rak’ah. After you come up from Sujood from the first Rak’ah, you recite Surah Al-Fatihah plus another Surah. After reciting the Surah, say the Takbeer 3 times, then 1 additional Takbeer to go to Ruku’. After Ruku’, you continue with two Sajdahs and the final sitting as normal to conclude the prayer. How to perform Eid-ul-Adha Prayer according to Shafi’i Madhhab Begin with 7 Takbeers and then Holy Quran recitation, Ruku’, and Sujood, as normal. When you get up from the first Rak’ah saying 1 Takbeer, then do 5 additional Takbeers. Continue on through the second Rak’ah as normal. How to perform Eid-ul-Adha Prayer according to Maaliki Madhhab Begin with Takbeeraat al-ihraam to open the prayer, then 6 additional Takbeeraat. It is better (Sunnah) to pause at this point for people behind you in order for them to repeat after you. Recite Surah Al-Fatihah plus another surah. Make Ruku’, Sujood, and come up from the first Rak’ah saying 1 Takbeer, as normal. Say 5 additional Takbeeraat before continuing on through your second Rak’ah as normal.

[snugsodium]

Getting Ready to Go Outside Post Quarantine

Ever since the pandemic has begun, we’ve been scrambling for answers and cures. And yet, despite the more than 5 billion Google search results that come up when you type in “COVID-19”, we’ve yet to understand every nook and cranny of this virus.

In an attempt to contain the spread of this virus, several governments from different countries have ordered a lockdown or a quarantine. We had originally thought that this would only last for a week. But then, we fast forward 1 year later and we’re still quarantining. The funny thing about this is that as time went by and we still couldn’t leave our home, we hated it. We needed to leave the confines of the 4 walls for our sanity. But then, when we can leave the house, we’re met with anxiety. Ending lockdown means socializing and we’ve become so used to spending time at home alone or with our families and so comfortable with it that stepping out of the house makes us overthink and anxious.

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BUILDING VALUABLE BRANDS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

5 Effective Brand Building Strategies For Long-Term Success

The debate is raging, whether COVID 19 is a Black swan event or not. Regardless of the conclusion writing is on the wall. This pandemic has forced all businesses to rethink their models, processes, and view towards the business. The marketing and branding efforts are no exceptions. The ROI estimation models have gone for a toss and many of the companies are finding themselves uncertain in these uncertain times.   As the adage goes, Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Sticking to that, moving forward business for sure needs a hard look at brand management. Take an Initiative Uncertainty is not limited to businesses. Every individual is in a state of confusion. The path ahead seems obscure. That’s where a brand can step in.  People expected to be lead on and in times of confusion; leadership is the most influential boots to fill. Take the initiative. Converse.  Guide. Educate. Processes don’t do business, people do.  Guide your employees, their family’s and your customers. Educate them, leverage official sources. Stand against misinformation. Inactivity may not be noticed but ignorance will be.      Innovation brings influence What is creative will always be sold. Innovation is an answer to almost anything.  How to achieve it in messaging, its reception is the challenge that must be dealt with. If proven successful it can go a long way to help your brand establish itself significantly. It may truly make you an outlier. Transform Digitally Pandemic has halted all life except one:  Digital. Branding too can get a significant Digital shakeup. More investment towards the digital footprint of the company will only help to keep the brand relevant in the market. A digital footprint can become a tool to give a necessary shift or even a facelift given changing times. Secondly, think of transforming into a digital and data-driven company. To prepare for the era of digital super acceleration, full digital transformation is a critical success factor Here are the communication guidelines for the brands: Start communicating Do not wait for a trend to settle. Start communicating with your customers today.  Reach out, open the channels. Make a statement. Leverage the official resources. Do not refrain from going out of the way to spread the message. Invest in today for tomorrow. A company that puts resources to build and sustain a well-crafted, credible brand has managed to secure immunity against the low-margin, profitless existence. While most of their competitors will cut back on customer services, the leaders in the respective industries will be investing to keep their brands visible, relevant, and trustworthy in the eyes of the customers. The time spent in honing their value proposition will only result in those brands emerging as the smart, safe outlier. Use a variety of communication methods Many brands, companies limit themselves to specific channels. It is time to change. Explore different modes of communication. Maybe it may also prove beneficial to have a greater reach and find larger audiences. Prerequisites are of course the understanding of the modes of communication. Be sensitive and helpful Times are tough and emotions run high. The last thing you can do is to be insensitive or add to the fear. Indifference isn’t the way but rather willingness to contribute in whichever capacity necessary.  All of us are suffering; a word of reassurance may go a long way. After all human connection is universal and cannot be marginalized by brand parameters. Reinvent the conversation Lastly, the most affected brands. Large scale lockdowns were in place. And even the resumption hasn’t brought normality in place. What can be done at such times is to reinvent the message. Change the traditional ways. Reshape the offerings. Encourage reinterpretation and most importantly be patient with results.

[indusviva]

IndusViva Back in Business - indusviva

After the long struggle, finally, on 26th July 2021, the Hon’ble High Court of Telangana passed an interim order on the writ petition that was filed by IndusViva Healthsciences Pvt. Ltd., directing to de-freeze all the bank accounts and not interfere with the organization’s day-to-day operations. Moreover, the court had set aside an impugned Preventive Detention order on the key people of the company on 27th September 2021.

 Who are IndusViva, and what do they do?

 IndusViva is a Direct Selling company that started its journey in 2014 with only 1 product. In 2021, they are the proud owner of 5 world-class ayurvedic health promoter products manufactured under the licence of the Department of Ayush. They are the first Direct Selling company in India to start their operations in the ‘Motherland of Direct Selling’, United States of America and also expanded in multiple continents with their exclusive product, iVed. Although they haven’t started operating in many countries, the customer base is prevalent all over the globe. IndusViva has set the best example in the industry by marching up from nowhere to be one of India's top ten Direct Selling companies. Other companies in that list are more than fifteen years old, but this organization did it in only six years. 

 IndusViva is a company that rose to its feet when the whole world, including the Direct Selling industry, was entirely under lockdown due to the deadly pandemic. After the 1st phase, they completely digitalized their business strategy from physical to virtual; empowered the distributors by training them with several digital tools through virtual meetings. Even though they have faced extensive damage, they still managed to have nearly the same turnover as the previous year. They had a total turnover of approximately INR 1450 crores in 7 years, out of which nearly half was paid to the direct sellers as commission for selling the products and almost 200 crores to the Central and State Govt. as various taxes like GST, Income Tax, TDS etc. They sell their products through a direct selling/multi-level marketing model, a legitimate economic activity per Consumer Protection Act 2019, and Govt. of India-issued Direct Selling Guidelines, 2016. The Government is on the verge of issuing Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. Though the Govt. of India and NITI Aayog publicly stated multiple times that the Direct Selling industry is a scope for the coming days and this industry can accommodate the opportunity-seeking youth of the country, but the steps initiated by them till now are not enough to protect the interest of the young job aspirants and the companies who are ready to provide the opportunities. Due to the lack of such clarity and proper education on the part of the law enforcement agencies, the future of the young aspirants and the companies are in darkness. Therefore, the Government has to come up with more clarity to protect their interest and the interest of the consumers. 

[daydreamersana]

Enterprise Mobility Management & What it Entails.

We live in a time where mobile device technologies are evolving at a rapid pace. The dynamics of the usability of a mobile device are expanding onto an entire range of platforms, models, and applications. Such rapid innovations are used to pioneer new business ventures and branch into novel streams of revenue.

For a 21st-century organization, enterprise mobility management is an important cog in their machinery. EMM allows companies to put forth an engaging service and marketing channel to their consumers, as well as set up communication links within corporate networks.

And that’s where Tabnova steps in. With a proven record of innovative solutions that effectively reduce costs and complexity of enterprise mobility, Tabnova has been at the forefront of securing, managing and supporting the mobile operations of many companies across the globe.

NovaEMM is an Android enterprise-ready and ensures businesses are presented with countless opportunities through the cloud.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐄𝐌𝐌?

Enterprise Mobility Management, when you break it down, is a set of software processes and tools that bind all mobile devices and applications of a business securely.

These devices can be both corporate-owned or BYOD device that is used to tap into sensitive corporate files. With NovaEMM, a company can ensure complete control over the way users access these devices and applications. The tenet here is to bring about a balance between information security and a productive mobile workforce.

When a company rides on NovaEMM, they get 24/7 comprehensive visibility into their entire array of mobile devices, which can include smartphones, tablets, scanners, laptops, kiosks, etc. The corporate management will have access to various features like the status of the mobile device, location, security status, software updates, and more. Without such extensive visibility, an organization could fall prey to potential malicious attacks that can hamper its overall productivity.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐄𝐌𝐌 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨��?

NovaEMM suite houses a handful of features and administrative control, including the capability to remotely and centrally control corporate mobility guidelines that govern the use of mobile devices in workplaces. Let us take a broader look into what NovaEMM can accomplish.

2. Enrolment: With NovaEMM, it is extremely easy to deploy any application or software into an organization’s fleet of mobile devices, and this includes clientless enrolment using QR Codes. Moreover, with NovaEMM, Android Enterprise enrolment and KNOX mobile enrolment are easily accomplished.

3. Security: NovaEMM improves the overall security of devices through its robust security feature like enforcing a password policy. Mobile devices can also be controlled to provide only restricted access to applications. Even if any device from the fleet is lost or missing, one can impose a lockdown on that device to prevent loss of data or data intrusion.

4. Monitor Remotely: NovaEMM’s remote monitoring facility provides the administrator the ability to screen share any information needed. Also, the user can set up alerts and a messaging system to intimate any information of consequence to the whole fleet of devices.

5. Compliance: NovaEMM is GDPR compliant and meets all the regulatory standards that are expected from it. The cloud server is located in the EU, and there are Data Protection Agreements in place to prevent unauthorized use or theft of data and information.

With GDPR compliance, the following aspects are put in place:

• Enforcing Passcode requirements

• Data encryption on the device

• Deploy and Enforce settings and restrictions

• Separate work and personal space on the device

• Wipe sensitive information

• Blacklist applications

• Generate reports for data security

• Factory reset stolen devices

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐄𝐌𝐌?

There are a host of benefits from using NovaEMM that an organization enjoys. Apart from the robust security, NovaEMM is an affordable option to go for.

Let us take a look at some of the other advantages of using NovaEMM.

1. Multiple Kiosk Options: With NovaEMM, organizations can set up any desired kiosk that they want. Single App Kiosks, Dashboard Kiosks, Browser Kiosks, and Video Looper Kiosks are some of the options that can be set up and managed through mobility management. Kiosk Mode - Convert Your Devices into Dedicated single-Purpose Kiosks.

2. Multiplatform Support: Just like the Kiosk options, NovaEMM offers multiplatform support. Whether an organization employs Android or IOS, Nova EMM is capable of functioning effectively on devices that run on both platforms.

3. Enterprise Apps: NovaEMM has a suite of enterprise apps that one can select and deploy according to requirements. Moreover, any custom application can be integrated into the MDM platform.

4. DRM Content Delivery: The audio and video content that is used for live streams is encrypted and DRM protected.

NovaEMM helps corporate businesses achieve the full benefits from using a fleet of mobile devices cost-effectively, while they gain a higher return on investment, thus ensuring an increase in their productivity scales.

If you like to configure your device with an official android enterprise quickly and easily, please contact us below.

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[kenresearchcompany]

Global Neuroprosthetics Market is Forecasted to reach a Market Size of ~US$ 15 billion: Ken Research

Global Neuroprosthetics Market was valued at ~US$ 5 billion in 2017. It is estimated to be ~US$ 8 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to reach a market size of ~US$ 15 billion, growing at a CAGR of ~12% owing to the rising demand from the manufacturing industry.

Key Growth Drivers

The increasing prevalence of neurological disorders is driving the growth of the market. Neuroprosthetics are used when other treatments are unable to cure a disease or condition. The adoption of neuroprosthetic technologies, such as SCS, DBS, Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and sacral cord stimulation, is growing in developed countries such as the US, Canada, and Australia, boosting the growth of the overall market.

The high cost of neuroprosthetic products is challenging the neuroprosthetics market growth. Cochlear implants are more expensive than hearing aids. The high cost of surgery and difficulty in maintenance is anticipated to pose a significant challenge during the forecast time. The high cost of the implants, as well as the problem of maintaining them, has hampered market growth.

The market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the first half of 2020, due to a major drop in non-urgent treatments such as cochlear implant surgery around the world. With the increase in COVID-19 cases, governments around the world implemented various safety measures such as lockdowns and stringent guidelines, disrupting the international supply chain of cochlear implants.

Key Trends by Market Segment

By Type: The input neural prosthetics segment held the largest market share in the global neuroprosthetics market in 2021, owing to the growing burden of hearing loss and advancements in technology for the development of novel devices.

The input neural prosthetics include a cochlear Implant and bionic eye/retinal Implant. These are electronic devices that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

The motor prosthetics segment held a significant share of the market owing to the rising adoption of bladder control implants and brain-computer interfaces for paraplegic and lateral sclerosis patients.

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By Technique: The spinal cord stimulation segment held the largest market share in the global neuroprosthetics market in 2021, due to the rising prevalence of chronic pain among the population across the globe.

The increasing failed back syndrome, and complex regional pain syndrome are projected to increase the demand for spinal cord stimulation technology-based neuroprosthetics devices.

The recent product approvals based on spinal cord stimulation technology is likely to propel the neuroprosthetics market in the coming future. For instance, in July 2021, Nevro received FDA approval for its 10 kHz high-frequency spinal cord stimulation therapy for the treatment of chronic pain associated with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN).

By Application: The motor neural prosthetics segment held the largest market share in the global Neuroprosthetics market in 2021, owing to its rising adoption in parkinson’s and epilepsy coupled with the rising prevalence of these aforementioned disorders.

Cognitive disorders segment is expected to hold the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the rising incidences of Alzheimer’s disease and severe depression.

The introduction of advanced implants capable of calculating limb trajectory and stimulating motor control for movements, used in the treatment of paralysis are further anticipated to augment the market growth over the forecast period.

By Region: North America held the largest market share among all other regions within the global neuroprosthetics market in 2021, due to the supporting government policies to augment the growth of the region.

The large share of the region is attributed to the presence of factors, such as government & private funding and well-established healthcare facilities.

In the USA, more than a thousand people are living with spinal cord injury and half of these people cannot move from the neck which is expected to drive the treatment through neuroprosthetics.

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Competitive Landscape

The Global Neuroprosthetics Market is highly competitive with ~150 players, including globally diversified players, regional players, and many country-niche players. Most of the regional players are the developers of Neuroprosthetics used in various end-user industries.

Country-niche players constitute ~25% of the total number of competitors, while regional players dominate representing ~45% of total competitors. Some of the major players in the market include Abbott, Boston Scientific Corporation, Cochlear Ltd, Cyberonics, Inc., LivaNova PLC, Medtronic, NeuroPace, Inc., BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, Second Sight, Sonova, among others.

Recent Developments Related to Major Players and Organizations

In July 2022, Sensorion declared that regulatory authorities in Australia have given their approval for the start of a Proof of Concept (POC) clinical trial of SENS-401 (Arazasetron) in patients who are scheduled for cochlear implantation.

In January 2022, TODOC, a Korean company that specializes in neural prosthesis and neuromodulation systems, announced the introduction of its artificial cochlear implant 'SULLIVAN' at the "CES 2022" in Las Vegas.

Conclusion

The Global Neuroprosthetics Market witnessed a negative impact due to COVID-19 owing to the strict regulations in several countries that temporarily halted all types of processes and shut down all the major industries. Input Neural Prosthetics, which include cochlear implants and bionic eye/retinal implants are the most common type of neuroprosthetics. Majorly, the spinal cord stimulation neuroprosthetics technique is used for treating cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and paralysis. Though the market is competitive with over ~150 participants, regional players control the dominant share in the market and country-niche players also hold a significant share.

Ken Research has recently published report titled, Global Neuroprosthetics Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 that segmented by type, technique, application, and region. In addition, the report also covers the market size for each of the four regions' Neuroprosthetics market. The revenue used to size and forecast the market for each segment is US$ billion.

[bitcofun]

The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, stopped working to break a coming down triangle pattern and tipped over 3% to $16,160 in the middle of an increased level of FUD in the market. Likewise, the second-most important cryptocurrency, Ethereum, has actually followed Bitcoin's lead and fallen greatly by almost 5% to $1,171 Crypto Market Cap Update The international crypto market cap tipped over 2% to $81532 billion the previous day, sending out significant cryptocurrencies into the red early November28 Over the last 24 hours, general crypto market volume grew by 22.10% to $4169 billion. DeFi's overall volume is presently $2.60 billion, representing 6% of the total crypto market 24- hour volume. The total volume of all stablecoins is now $3885 billion, representing 93% of the overall 24- hour volume of the crypto market. Let's have a look at the top 24- hour altcoin gainers and losers. Top Altcoin Gainers and Losers Celo (CELO), Apecoin (APE), and UNUS SED LEO(LEO) are 3 of the top 100 coins that have actually gotten worth in the last 24 hours. The CELO cost has actually skyrocketed by more than 34% to $0.6970, the APE cost has actually grown by more than 13.5% to $3.70, and the LEO rate has actually increased by almost 7%. Top Altcoin Gainers and Losers - Source: Coin360 Aptos (APT), Trust Wallet Token (TWT), and Lido DAO (LDO) are 3 of the top 100 coins that have actually declined in the last 24 hours, where APT has actually lost over 5.5% to trade at $4.65, TWT is down 4% to trade at $2. At the very same time, LDO's rate is down over 3% to trade at $1.09 China Lockdown Triggers Sell-off In Global Markets Cryptocurrencies plunged Monday amidst a round of financier anxiousness in international markets stimulated by demonstrations in China versus Covid constraints. Protesters outraged by extreme COVID-19 policies required China's strong leader to give up. This was an unusual rebuke as authorities in a minimum of 8 cities tried to quelch presentations Sunday that made up a direct hazard to the judgment Communist Party. Discontent with President Xi Jinping's popular zero-COVID policy almost 3 years into the pandemic has actually triggered a rise of public disobedience on the mainland that has actually not been seen given that President Hu Jintao took workplace a years back. The world's second-largest economy is feeling the results of the COVID-19 guidelines. The demonstrations which started Friday and have actually encompassed cities consisting of the capital, Beijing, and lots of university schools are the broadest expression of dissent versus the ruling celebration in years. Shanghai protesters requiring Xi's resignation and an end to one-party guideline were distributed by pepper spray from authorities, however they returned hours later on. A press reporter experienced protestors who had actually been apprehended being eliminated in a bus as cops as soon as again distributed the presentation. What Does China Have to Do with the Crypto Drop? China, as the world's second-largest economy, has a substantial influence on worldwide monetary markets; as an outcome, financiers are trying to find a safe house to park their financial investments. Stocks and cryptos are ruled out safe houses, which is why we are seeing bearish rate action today. However, as China's circumstance enhances and completion of the demonstration, we might see a sharp bullish turnaround in Bitcoin and other currencies. Let's take a look at Bitcoin cost forecast. Bitcoin Price The present Bitcoin cost is $16,174 and the 24- hour trading volume is $25 billion. Throughout the last 24 hours, the BTC/USD set has actually dropped almost 2.5%, while CoinMarketCap presently ranks very first with a live market cap of $310 billion, below $318 billion the other day. It has an overall supply of 21,000,000 BTC coins and a distributing supply of 19,218,643 BTC coins. Bitcoin Price & & Tokenomics - Source: coinmarketcap The BTC/USD is trading bearish on Monday

after being turned down listed below the $16,600 resistance level, which was extended by a down trendline. Bitcoin has actually formed a coming down triangle pattern in the 4-hour timeframe, which normally drives a selling pattern. Bitcoin is presently trading at $16,150 and is heading lower towards an instant assistance level of $16,000 According to this, Bitcoin's next assistance level is at $15,650, which is extended by a double bottom assistance level. Bitcoin Price Chart - Source: Tradingview Leading technical signs, such as the RSI and MACD, remain in a sell zone, suggesting that there is considerable selling pressure. The 50- day moving average is extending resistance at $16,450, suggesting that the sag is most likely to continue. If purchasers get in the marketplace, a bullish breakout of the $16,450 level might send out Bitcoin to $17,000 in simply a couple of days. Ethereum Price The present rate of Ethereum is $1,170, with a 24- hour trading volume of $5 billion. In the last 24 hours, Ethereum has actually lost almost 4%. CoinMarketCap presently ranks # 2, with a live market cap of $143 billion. It has a distributing supply of 122,373,866 ETH coins. Ethereum Price & & Tokenomics - Source: coinmarketcap In the 4-hour timeframe, Ethereum has actually formed "3 black crows," showing a strong selling pattern. The ETH/USD has actually broken through an upward channel that had actually been supporting the set at $1,210 and is now functioning as resistance. At $1,175, Ethereum has actually crossed listed below the 50- day moving typical line, signifying a strong sell signal. On the disadvantage, Ethereum's instant assistance is at $1,150, which was extended by a formerly positioned short on November 23. The RSI and MACD indications are likewise in a sell zone, recommending that ETH might target the $1,115 assistance level. Ethereum Price Chart - Source: Tradingview On the advantage, the significant resistance level for ETH stays $1,185, and a break above this might take it to the $1,235 level. Presale Cryptocurrency With Enormous Potential Gains Dash 2 Trade (D2T) Dash 2 Trade is an Ethereum-based trading intelligence platform that supplies traders of all ability levels with real-time analytics and social information, permitting them to make better-informed choices. The platform will go reside in the very first quarter of 2023, offering info to financiers to help them in making proactive trading choices. After raising $7 million in simply over a month, Dash 2 Trade, a platform for crypto trading intelligence and signals, has actually stimulated financiers' interest. As an outcome, the D2T group has actually chosen to desert the task at phase 4 and decrease the tough cap target to $134 million. Dash 2 Trade has actually likewise been a success, with 2 exchanges (LBank and BitMart) vowing to note the D2T token once the presale is over. 1 D2T is presently worth 0.0513 USDT, however this will increase to $0.0533 at the end of the sale. D2T has actually raised more than $7 million up until now by offering more than 82% of its tokens. Visit Dash 2 Trade now Find The Best Price to Buy/Sell Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency Price Tracker - Source: Cryptonews Read More

[memorizingthedigitsofpi]

Input 1: over the past 5-8 years, I've both observed and seen commentary from and about "fandom antis" - people within fandom who promote the idea that anything done in fiction must follow the strict moral guidelines most commonly associated with Evangelical American Christianity.

This commentary often points out, either directly or by implication, the fact that fans who are in the midst of these reactionary groups are often required to be hypervigilant about their own behaviour as well as constantly monitoring the behaviours of their peers. Anyone who is seen as imperfect or morally dubious according to the rules of the day (which often shift based on the preferences or ideals of one Big Name Fan or another within the community) is shunned or otherwise punished for seemingly stepping out of line.

Input 2: the near-constant conversation that there are fewer comments on fics than there used to be. While this conversation traces back literal decades and it waxes and wanes over the years, it is currently back at the forefront again - at least according to my tumblr dashboard.

I have previously attributed this seeming lack of comments to authors feeling a lack of community in their spaces. I have also attributed it to the way that social media sites are set up to not just disincentivize the sort of comment culture that authors are craving, but in some cases to make it almost impossible.

A third factor is also just the massive increase in the number of participants in fandom since the quarantines and lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 and the fact that there are more lurkers (and more visible to the creators lurkers) in fandom than previously. Hit:kudos ratios have shifted as a result, most particularly in megafandoms - which are also where the posts about lack of comments would get more traction because there are more people seeing them.

Input 3: tags on a post (forgive me, I can't find it and I don't recall the exact wording) that were talking about how the individual wouldn't comment or kudos on problematic works no matter how much they loved them.

They didn't define problematic. They didn't otherwise identify themselves as an "anti". They phrased it in such a way that made it sound like a universal truth or like a belief of their part of fandom rather than just their own idea.

Possibly faulty conclusion: Could some percentage of the perceived decrease in comments/kudos be attributable to fans who are existing in "anti" circles and are therefore too scared to comment/kudos because they fear they will be shunned, bullied, cancelled etc. as a result?

Do you ever have the experience where a bunch of separate inputs all collide inside your brain and suddenly you've got a theory with no real basis in anything but your own (possibly faulty) conclusions, but at the same time it makes so much visceral sense that it's hard not to just assume it's the truth?