#online photo restoration services

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Top Benefits of Professional Photo Restoration Services for Businesses

In the digital age, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of preserving their visual assets. Whether these assets are old photographs that capture a company’s history or images that tell a story about the brand, photo restoration services are essential. Professional photo restoration services go beyond simply fixing a damaged photo; they provide businesses with the opportunity to keep their legacy alive, create engaging marketing materials, and maintain a sense of continuity. In this blog, we’ll explore the top benefits of using photo restoration services for businesses, focusing on how they can transform old, damaged photos into vibrant, usable visuals. We’ll also cover how affordable and accessible these services are in India, with options for online photo restoration services tailored for businesses.

1. Preserve and Enhance Historical Assets

Every business has a story, and old photographs are often the most compelling way to showcase that story. From the company’s founding days to major milestones, photos encapsulate key moments in history. However, over time, these images may fade, tear, or become otherwise damaged. By investing in the best photo restoration services, businesses can breathe new life into these aging assets. Professional photo restoration experts use advanced tools and techniques to fix damages, remove stains, and restore faded colors, making the photos look as though they were taken yesterday.

For businesses in India looking for old photo restoration services, local providers offer high-quality, affordable solutions to preserve these historical assets. Not only does restoration help in keeping a visual record of the company’s history, but it also gives businesses valuable content for use in marketing materials.

2. Improve Brand Storytelling and Marketing Materials

In today’s marketing landscape, storytelling is crucial for connecting with audiences. Photo restoration services can provide a way for businesses to leverage old images in modern marketing campaigns. Imagine a vintage photo of a brand’s first storefront, beautifully restored and used in a campaign that highlights the company’s journey. This nostalgic appeal can be very effective in establishing a connection with customers, especially in industries where heritage and tradition are valued.

The restored photos can be shared on social media, used in promotional videos, or included in annual reports to showcase the brand’s legacy. By using online photo restoration services, businesses can conveniently restore these images and use them to strengthen their narrative without needing a physical appointment, making it easier to integrate restored images into digital content strategies.

3. Strengthen Trust and Credibility

Restored images can also enhance a brand’s credibility. Seeing a company’s history through high-quality photographs can instill a sense of trust and reliability. This is especially true for businesses that have been around for decades or even longer, as it shows continuity and commitment. By displaying restored images in offices, on websites, or in print materials, businesses can underscore their longevity and stability.

For companies based in India, affordable photo restoration services are readily available, allowing even small businesses to benefit from this trust-building approach. Old photo restoration services India provides an excellent way to restore damaged images that once seemed beyond repair, thus showcasing a company’s heritage with pride and confidence.

4. Cost-Effective Solution for Maintaining Visual Assets

Photos damaged by time, water, or other elements may seem beyond saving, but modern photo restoration technology has made it possible to restore even the most damaged images. The best part is that these services are often more affordable than businesses expect. Affordable photo restoration services can save businesses from the costly and time-consuming task of creating new content or attempting to repair images in-house without the proper expertise.

For businesses with numerous historical images, choosing an experienced provider for photo restoration services India can result in a high-quality restoration at a fraction of the cost of traditional restoration services in other countries. This allows businesses to maintain their visual assets on a budget while achieving high-quality results.

5. Revitalize Employee and Client Engagement

Old photos that reflect the company's history can inspire current employees and provide a sense of pride in the organization. For example, featuring restored images of past team events or early office setups can foster a sense of belonging and continuity. Likewise, clients and visitors may appreciate viewing a company's history, especially when these photos are prominently displayed in lobbies or on the website.

Professional photo restoration services can bring these images back to life with clarity and vibrancy, creating visual artifacts that staff and clients alike can appreciate. The option of online photo restoration services is an added advantage, allowing businesses to get these images restored from anywhere in India, with easy access to proofs and final images through online portals.

6. Digital Conversion and Long-Term Preservation

Once photos have been restored, they can be digitized for long-term preservation. This digital format ensures that the photos remain accessible and free from further physical damage over time. Online photo restoration services typically offer digital copies of restored images, which can be stored on cloud servers or digital archives for easy access and safekeeping.

Businesses that digitize their restored images can quickly incorporate them into presentations, slideshows, or digital marketing materials. Digital storage also makes it easy to share these assets with branch offices or use them in global marketing campaigns. Many photo restoration services in India include options for digital formats, making it simple to preserve these assets indefinitely.

7. Access to Expert Restoration Techniques and Customization

Finally, by choosing a professional service provider, businesses gain access to expert restoration techniques that aren’t readily available to amateurs. The best photo restoration services use specialized software and equipment to address each image’s unique needs. From color correction to repairing extensive damage, professional restorers know how to handle a variety of restoration challenges. This expertise is essential for achieving the highest quality restoration, ensuring each image looks vibrant and well-preserved.

For businesses in India, Old Photo Restoration Services India provides customized restoration based on each image’s condition. Whether a faded black-and-white photo or a damaged color image, these services can restore photos to their original state or even enhance them for modern appeal.

Final Thoughts

Incorporating restored photos into a business’s marketing, branding, and office design strategies is a powerful way to showcase its heritage, build credibility, and engage employees and customers alike. With options for affordable photo restoration services and online photo restoration services in India from Retouch Company, businesses have access to quality restoration solutions that are both budget-friendly and convenient.

Professional photo restoration from Retouch Company is a worthwhile investment for any business looking to preserve its past, strengthen its brand story, and keep memories alive. For companies ready to transform their damaged, aging photos into vibrant assets, Retouch Company offers some of the best photo restoration services, delivering stunning results and helping businesses make a lasting impression through their visual history.

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Best Online Photo Restoration Services To Preserve Memories

It can be hard to preserve photos due to various reasons. Memories by DSA offers the best online photo restoration services to preserve your memories easily and conveniently. Visit their website to know more. 

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"The majority of high-tech patent lawsuits are brought by patent trolls—companies that exist not to provide products or services, but primarily have a business using patents to threaten others’ work. Some politicians are proposing to make that bad situation worse. ...

The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, S. 2140, (PERA), sponsored by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) would be a huge gift to patent trolls, a few tech firms that aggressively license patents, and patent lawyers. For everyone else, it will be a huge loss. That’s why we’re opposing it, and asking our supporters to speak out as well. 

Patent trolling is still a huge, multi-billion dollar problem that’s especially painful for small businesses and everyday internet users. But, in the last decade, we’ve made modest progress placing limits on patent trolling. The Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Alice v. CLS Bank barred patents that were nothing more than abstract ideas with computer jargon added in. Using the Alice test, federal courts have kicked out a rogue’s gallery of hundreds of the worst patents. 

Under Alice’s clear rules, courts threw out ridiculous patents on “matchmaking”, online picture menus, scavenger hunts, and online photo contests. The nation’s top patent court, the Federal Circuit, actually approved a patent on watching an ad online twice before the Alice rules finally made it clear that patents like that cannot be allowed. The patents on “bingo on a computer?” Gone under Alice. Patents on loyalty programs (on a computer)? Gone. Patents on upselling (with a computer)? All gone. ...

PERA’s attempt to roll back progress goes beyond computer technology. For almost 30 years, some biotech and pharmaceutical companies actually applied for, and were granted, patents on naturally occuring human genes. As a consequence, companies were able to monopolize diagnostic tests that relied on naturally occurring genes in order to help predict diseases such as breast cancer, making such testing far more expensive. The ACLU teamed up with doctors to confront this horrific practice, and sued. That lawsuit led to a historic victory in 2013 when the Supreme Court disallowed patents on human genes found in nature. 

If PERA passes, it will explicitly overturn that ruling, allowing human genes to be patented once again. ...

“To See Your Own Blood, Your Own Genes”

From the 1980s until the 2013 Myriad decision, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted patents on human genomic sequences. If researchers “isolated” the gene—a necessary part of analysis—they would then get a patent that described isolating, or purified, as a human process, and insist they weren’t getting a patent on the natural world itself.

But this concept of patenting an “isolated” gene was simply a word game, and a distinction without a difference. With the genetic patent in hand, the patent-holder could demand royalty payments from any kind of test or treatment involving that gene. And that’s exactly what Myriad Genetic did when they patented the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene sequences, which are important indicators for the prevalence of breast or ovarian cancer. 

Myriad’s patents significantly increased the cost of those tests to U.S. patients. The company even sent some doctors cease and desist letters, saying the doctors could not perform simple tests on their own patients—even looking at the gene sequences without Myriad’s permission would constitute patent infringement. 

This behavior caused pathologists, scientists, and patients to band together with ACLU lawyers and challenge Myriad’s patents. They litigated all the way to the Supreme Court, and won. “A naturally occurring DNA segment is a product of nature and not patent eligible merely because it has been isolated,” the Supreme Court stated in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics. 

A practice like granting and enforcing patents on human genes should truly be left in the dustbin of history. It’s shocking that pro-patent lobbyists have convinced these Senators to introduce legislation seeking to reinstate such patents. Last month, the President of the College of American Pathologists published an op-ed reminding lawmakers and the public about the danger of patenting the human genome, calling gene patents “dangerous to the public welfare.”  

As Lisbeth Ceriani, a breast cancer survivor and a plaintiff in the Myriad case said, “It’s a basic human right to see your own blood, your own genes.” "

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Never buy a 6 decades old stuffed animal filled with dirt… best mistake of my life

(Images of her irl + full story under the cut)

I’ve wanted a rubber faced doll ever since I discovered them back when I was in middle school. Their cute, slightly creepy appearance and interesting faces have always inspired and intrigued me. However, I had never had the chance to own one until now. Heck, before getting Rosy, I had never even seen one irl! I had only seen images of them online so I didn’t have any idea what to expect. How did their fabric and rubber faces feel? She wasn’t one of the famous Rushton star creation toys but that was fine with me since she was one of the cutest ones I had ever seen.

When she arrived, I opened the box and upon seeing her I flinched. Idk !! It’s kinda jarring seeing one of these creatures irl for the first time, I picked her up and upon further inspection she was EXTREMELY dusty/dirty. The listing did NOT show this or say anything warning about it in the description. Here is what she looked like upon arrival. The clean spot on her face in the second photo is where I passed my finger.

It was terrible, I knew she needed a nice wash. I thought maybe she was just a bit dusty… oh boy was I wrong. I decided to unstitch the seam on her back and remove the stuffing, this was the single most important step of the process because nothing could’ve prepared me for what happened next. THIS was what was inside when I opened her up:

Up until now, I still have no idea what this stuff was or is but she was totally full of it. Perhaps whatever was inside her had totally decomposed, but I don’t know what or how this could’ve happened. It was like DIRT or sand, or something. It was dark and very thin in texture. One of my friends said it looked like human ashes, which I hope was not the case. I doubt it though, since it was even lodged into her ears (her ears are hollow inside), while it’s possible that she could’ve been tampered with because the stitches on the back of her head were extremely sloppy and visible, some other images of these bunnies sometimes had similar stitching. It could’ve been anything really. Obviously I used a mask and gloves while removing this. I even made sure to turn her body totally inside out to make sure ALL of it was gone.

After that, I proceeded to give her a nice hand wash and brushed out her fur. You may notice a patch of it is missing near her arm but that was always there, it just wasn’t visible in the first image but the listing photos did show this. Then I set her to air dry on a hanger. I would recommend against this though since I believe her mid section was slightly stained by it when her pink back fur was pressed against the white on the front. The next day after I got home from school she was dry. I went out and got some new stuffing for her and stitched her back up. Here she is nice and new with a few other plush friends ! I decided to give her a little bow too.

Overall I’m super happy with how this restoration turned out, Rosy is absolutely perfect now! She is everything I could’ve wanted in a rubber faced doll. I’m still getting used to her presence but she makes me very happy and I feel like I did her a great service by restoring her and giving her a new loving home ^_^

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The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive attack on civilian infrastructure throughout Ukraine on Monday, using various types of missiles and combat drones. The attack began shortly after midnight and lasted throughout the night and morning. According to maps of missile and drone movements published by Ukrainian media, the strikes targeted regions in western, eastern, and central Ukraine. The air raid alert in Kyiv continued for about eight hours and later resumed briefly to warn residents of possible renewed drone attacks.

The attack targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. Writing on Facebook, he said that Russia “has not abandoned its plans to deprive Ukraine of electricity” and that emergency power outages had been implemented across Ukraine. “The situation is difficult and the effects of the attack are still being assessed. Energy workers are working to restore the damage,” Halushchenko reported. Altogether, Russian attacks affected 15 of Ukraine’s regions and damaged energy infrastructure in several of them, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

According to reports from regional authorities, energy facilities and other infrastructure were damaged in the Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne, Vinnytsia, Odesa, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.

Two energy facilities were damaged in the Kyiv region, according to the Ukrainian authorities. One of them was the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant in Vyshhorod, just kilometers from the capital. According to the Ukrainian news agency UNIAN, the dam’s roadway and the power station’s engine room were affected. Local official Serhiy Knyzhnykov reported that traffic across the dam in both directions was blocked.

Andriy Kovalenko, the head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, reported that the dam itself was not under threat. “It’s impossible for it to be destroyed with missiles,” he wrote on Telegram.

A video circulating online that was reportedly filmed near the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant appears to show a missile landing in the water of the Kyiv Reservoir.

Multiple residential buildings came under fire. Authorities in Kyiv reported that Russia’s attack damaged high-rise apartment buildings and private homes, as well as railway facilities, vehicles, warehouses, and other civilian structures. In the Poltava region, an industrial facility was reportedly hit.

In the city of Lutsk in the Volyn region, an apartment building was struck by a Russian drone.

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service published photos of the aftermath of the drone strike.

Multiple civilians were killed and dozens were injured in Russia’s attacks. According to reports from regional authorities, one civilian was killed in the Volyn region; one was killed in the Dnipropetrovsk region; one was killed in the Zaporizhzhia region; one was killed in the Zhytomyr region; and one was killed in the Kharkiv region. Five people were injured in both the Volyn and Poltava regions, four were injured in the Odesa region, and three were injured in both the Mykolaiv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. The State Emergency Service has not yet published overall figures on the number of casualties from the attack, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that “dozens” of people were injured.

Monday’s attack was one of the largest combined assaults against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, Zelensky said. According to the president, Russian troops used more than 100 missiles of various types and approximately 100 Shahed combat drones. On Monday evening, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported that Russian troops fired 127 missiles, including three Kinzhal missiles, 77 Kh-101 missiles, 28 Kalibr cruise missiles, three Kh-22 missiles, and three Kh-59/Kh-69 guided aircraft missiles, as well as 109 Shahed combat drones. He said Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 102 missiles an 99 drones, and that two drones crossed into Belarus.

Commenting on Monday’s attacks, Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “sick creature.” Zelensky’s addressed the Ukrainian people in a video statement:

Putin remains true to himself. He’s a sick creature — that’s long been clear to everyone. But what’s no less clear is that he can only do what the world allows him to do. Weakness and insufficient responses only feed terrorism. And every leader, every one of our partners, knows what strong actions are needed to end this war and end it justly. Ukraine can’t have weapon range restrictions when the terrorists face no such restrictions. The defenders of life cannot have limitations on their weaponry while Russia uses all kinds of weapons, including [Iranian-made] Shahed drones and ballistic missiles from North Korea. The U.S., Great Britain, France, and other partners have the power to help us stop terrorism. We need decisions.

In the course of Russia’s attack, an unidentified object entered Poland’s airspace and appears to have crashed on Polish territory, Poland’s Armed Forces General Command reported, according to Radio Liberty. The object, which is suspected to be a missile or drone, crossed Poland’s air border near the Ukrainian city of Chervonohrad in the Lviv region and disappeared from radar screens after traveling 25 kilometers (15 miles) over Polish territory. Search operations are underway.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops targeted energy facilities that support Ukraine’s defense industry. During a press briefing, a ministry spokesperson told reporters that Russian forces “carried out a massive attack using precision weapons” on critical energy infrastructure.

According to the Russian authorities, the attack’s targets included electrical substations in the Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Odesa regions. The Defense Ministry also said it hit gas compressor plants in the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kharkiv regions that support Ukraine’s gas transportation system. It also said it targeted airfields in the Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, where “aircraft weapons” supplied to Ukraine by Western countries were stored.

“All designated targets have been hit, resulting in power outages and disruptions to the transport of weapons and ammunition to the front line,” Russia’s Defense Ministry said.

Russian State Duma Defense Committee chairman Andrey Kartapolov said that Monday’s attack was a response to the Ukrainian military’s offensive in Russia’s Kursk region. “There will be more to come,” he said.

Kyiv will prepare a response to Russia’s attack, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said. “Last night, Russia attacked our cities once again. Civilians were injured, homes were destroyed, and critical infrastructure was damaged. This proves yet again that to achieve victory, we need long-range capabilities and the removal of restrictions on strikes against enemy military targets. Ukraine is preparing its response. Using our own weapons,” he wrote on Facebook.

[darkmaga-returns]

Lina Khan Gets It Wrong (Again)

by Norman Singleton | Oct 28, 2024

Photo Credit: Paul Morigi, https://www.flickr.com/photos/96739999@N05/53435673057

60 Minutes recently aired an interview with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan conducted by veteran reporter Lesley Stahl. This may have been the first time in their 58-year history that 60 Minutes has profiled an FTC chair, but Lina Khan is not the “typical” FTC chair.

President Joe Biden picked Lina Khan to head the FTC because she is a (maybe the) leading advocate for “neo-Brandeisians.” Named for former Supreme Court Justice (and progressive icon) Louis Brandeis, this movement seeks to restore the “big is de facto bad” approach that dominated antitrust from the passage of the first antitrust laws in the 1890s until the Ronald Reagan administration. The “big is de facto bad” approach was displaced by the consumer welfare standard, which focuses on how businesses’ actions affect consumers.

Stahl questioned Khan about concerns that when government prevents companies from merging, they deprive them of the ability to use economies of scale to lower prices. Khan said, “Even if those efficiencies arise, if the companies are not checked by competition, it won’t have an incentive to pass those benefits on to the consumer because those consumers may not have anywhere else to go.” Khan and her progressive allies fail to consider the history of businesses that believed their position as leader of the market was so untouchable that they could abuse their customers with high prices, poor customer service, and a refusal to adapt to compete with new and innovative competitors.

An example of a seemingly untouchable market leader that failed to “keep up with the times” is Borders Books. Borders’ failure to see the potential in online retail caused the company to lose many customers (and eventually go bankrupt) to an online book retailer that started as one man selling books in a rented warehouse. That company was Amazon.

Khan acknowledged concerns that her aggressive approach to antitrust could make companies reluctant to engage in beneficial mergers or acquisitions because they fear that the time and money they will have to spend justifying the merger to the government will make the transaction unprofitable. However, Khan says those concerns must be balanced by the risk that businesses could grow so big and act so recklessly they could crash the entire economy. This concern ignores the fact that the only case of big business recklessness causing an economy wide meltdown was the subprime crisis of 2007-2008, which was the result of government intervention in the housing market, not “unbridled capitalism.”

[autumngracy]

New York voting rules:

If you have voted in New York before, you do not need to bring an official photo ID. However, if this is your first time voting in New York, and you registered to vote online or by mail and did *not* provide an official form of ID during registration (such as a NY driver's license NY non-driver ID number, Social Security number, or a copy of your ID), you will need to bring an official form of ID to the polls. Examples of official ID include:

A current and valid photo ID such as a driver's license or passport, OR

A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you are a first time voter and are unable to provide a form of ID, you will be able to vote using an affidavit ballot.

You can wear apparel that includes general political viewpoints, unless the issue is on the ballot.

You can’t wear anything that encourages people to vote a certain way.

You can’t electioneer within 100 feet of a polling site. Electioneering is defined as “efforts to encourage voters to vote a certain way and includes distributing, wearing or carrying political literature, posters, banners or buttons or soliciting votes.”

In New York state, but NOT New York City, you can take a photo at a polling site or with a blank ballot.

You can’t take a photo of or with your completed ballot.

You can make calls or texts as long as you’re not being disruptive or invading the privacy of other voters or poll workers.

You can have someone who provides assistance enter the voting booth with you.

If you are disabled, you have the right to assistance in voting from a person of your choice, who can be a friend, family member, or poll worker (but not your boss, union agent, or a candidate unless this person is your family member). You are also allowed to bring your service animal to the polls.

You can’t remove a ballot from a polling site before the polls close.

You can’t open the door or enter a voting booth occupied by another voter.

The only legal reasons for being turned away at the polls are:

If you are not a US citizen

If you are a felon whose voting rights have not been restored

If you do not live in that voting precinct, or

If you are not registered to vote (please note that New York does not have same-day voter registration).

If you are turned away at the polls for any other reason, ask verbatim for "a provisional ballot with receipt, as required by law".

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How to Choose the Best Hair Transplant Clinic

Choosing the right hair transplant clinic can feel like a big decision, but with the right information, you can make an informed choice that leads to fantastic results. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential factors to consider when picking the clinic that’s right for you.

1. Research the Clinic’s Reputation

First things first, you want to ensure that the clinic you choose has a solid reputation. Start by reading reviews from past patients, looking at before-and-after photos, and checking online ratings. Reputable clinics will be happy to share real patient experiences and showcase successful transformations.

2. Check the Clinic’s Experience and Expertise

Experience matters when it comes to hair transplants. A clinic with years of experience and well-trained professionals is more likely to deliver quality results. Look for clinics that specialize in hair restoration and have a team of certified surgeons. This ensures that you’re in capable hands throughout the process.

3. Understand the Procedures They Offer

Hair transplants can be done using different methods, like FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation). Make sure the clinic you choose offers the procedure that best suits your needs. Some clinics may specialize in one technique over the other, so it’s essential to learn which method works best for your hair type and goals.

At AngelsLuxe, we pride ourselves on offering the latest, most advanced hair transplant techniques, including both FUE and FUT, ensuring you get the best results based on your specific needs. Our team of experts is committed to delivering natural-looking, long-lasting outcomes with minimal downtime.

4. Evaluate the Consultation Process

The consultation is a critical step in the hair transplant journey. During your consultation, the clinic should take the time to discuss your hair loss, goals, and medical history. They should answer all your questions and provide a detailed treatment plan. If a clinic rushes through the consultation or doesn’t seem interested in addressing your concerns, that’s a red flag.

5. Look for Transparency in Pricing

Hair transplants are an investment, so make sure the clinic provides clear and upfront pricing. You don’t want to be hit with hidden fees or unexpected costs later on. A trustworthy clinic will be transparent about the total cost, including consultations, surgery, and aftercare.

6. Assess the Clinic’s Aftercare Services

A good hair transplant clinic doesn’t just focus on the surgery; they also offer excellent aftercare. After your procedure, you’ll need guidance on how to care for your new hair and ensure optimal results. A clinic that provides continuous support and follow-up appointments shows that they care about your long-term success.

7. Feel Comfortable and Confident

Above all, you want to feel comfortable with the clinic and the staff. Your comfort and trust in the clinic are vital to achieving the best results. If you feel at ease during the consultation and the clinic’s team is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, it’s a good sign you’ve found the right place.

8. Look for Natural, Realistic Results

The ultimate goal of any hair transplant is to have a natural, full head of hair. Be sure to look at the clinic’s results before deciding. Does their work look realistic? Do the hairlines look natural and blended? This is a key indicator of the quality of their work.

Why Choose AngelsLuxe for Your Hair Transplant?

At AngelsLuxe, we’re proud to be one of the leading hair transplant clinics offering natural, long-lasting results. Our team of experienced surgeons uses state-of-the-art techniques to ensure that every patient receives personalized, top-quality care. We make sure you’re fully informed, comfortable, and supported every step of the way—before, during, and after your hair transplant procedure.

If you're ready to take the next step toward a fuller, more confident you, consider AngelsLuxe for your hair transplant journey. We’re here to help you achieve the results you’ve always dreamed of.

By following these tips, you'll be able to choose a clinic that fits your needs and gives you the best chance for success. Remember, your hair is an investment in your appearance and confidence—so choose wisely!

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#OneNETnewsInvestigates: PH Telco Giant 'Smart Communications' hits Luzon network blackout with no receiving texts and OTPs

Originally published on September 21st, 2024 due to technical difficulties.

MAKATI, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION -- A serious mobile service disruption took place last Wednesday night (September 18th, 2024), impacting all Smart Communications subscribers in the Luzon area. The outage started before 8pm (Manila local time) and caused a complete loss of mobile data, signal, SMS texts and one-time pins (OTPs) for e-wallets like GCash, Maya and Coins.PH. There were also indications of similar problems in Cebu and potential disruptions here in Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental.

Almost 3,500 users have reported experiencing service problems accessing 'Smart Communications' with 81% indicating experiencing complete service failure on the outage reporting website 'DownDetector'. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), a government regulatory board issued a memorandum for this said telco giant explaining such disruptions and restoring the service for both prepaid and postpaid users.

Netizens are extremely annoyed because of the blackout that caused all of Luzon. On the other hand, some local residents in the Visayas and Mindanao are not as likely to worry about a nationwide telco blackout. The day after on Thursday (September 19th), Smart Communications also announced that the issues had already been fixed, and things were back to normal as before.

The company publicly apologized for the inconvenience caused by the lack of service resources and customer support during the blackout. OneNETnews has yet to reached out for a comment.

STOCK PHOTO and SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Google Images and Maps

SOURCE: *https://old.reddit.com/r/Tech_Philippines/comments/1fjt2mp/smart_outage/ *https://www.facebook.com/61565468622158/posts/122109677150515620 *https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/9/18/smart-reports-service-disruption-2020 *https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/09/18/smart-customers-to-experience-intermittent-services-due-to-power-issue/ *https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/18/power-outage-disrupts-smart-services-restoration-efforts-assured and *https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2024/09/20/622784/smart-directed-to-explain-fix-service-issues/

-- OneNETnews Online Publication Team

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I’ve never kept a diary, but I guess if I had, the entry for today would run something like this… September 5, 2024. It is summer again. Did summer actually ever leave? 21C and not a cloud in sight (teeny fib, the late afternoon turned hazy, but still warm). Shorts and T-shirt. Short socks in sneakers :D No response from real estate agent on web query. Wrote direct email re next possible viewing. Yay, a fast response! Viewing planned for today. In two hours time… find bus route and get there on time. Arrived on time, no agent in sight. Wait. Wait. Ah, eff it, I take a stroll around the property to get my bearings and make use of MY TIME! Apple trees, red and blackcurrant bushes. Nice. Pick up Newtonian apple (allowed!). Take a bite. Soft… pick a few red and blacks (don’t tell!). WHERE IS THE EFFIN AGENT??????? call agent. Auto response: can’t talk right now. What? Text agent: where are you, I’m here!!!! Out of town? Misunderstanding? Oh. Well yeah you didn’t spell that word right did you, but I also did not read that word properly. Next week you say. Okay. Fuck. (sneaks off the property hoping no one saw me). Now what? Stroll down the high street. Check out the local shops and dining places. Quaint, my final verdict of this village. Check bus time table, last bus an hour away. Hungry. Take aim at the local pizza place. 45 minutes later I roll out of the pizza place, one calzone and a beer lining my stomach. Buy orange fizz for desert (why? There wasn’t any coke!). Take last bus back home. Same driver as before. He recognised me… Get off bus, walk for 30 mins to get home, plus stopping off at the local grocery store. Note to self: always bring two bags for groceries. One bag makes life just so much harder. Arrived home. Sweating like a roasting pig. Huffing. Puffing. Watch warns me my pulse is too high for a sedentary position. Fuck #2. Feel stuffed two hours after pizza. Too much mozzarella I reckon. Also, too little tomato sauce. TV time. Watch TV. Time passes. The sun sets. Nice. Takes photo and posts to tumblr. TV. TV. Bang. Darkness. Power gone. Look out the window and realise the whole neighbourhood is dark. Get candles. Light candles. Get phone. Wait for cell service to be restored. Check power company website. Planned work? Power restored in 6 hours! The text to mum contains too many expletives to mention, but how the fuck can EON (electricity company) be allowed to run planned maintenance without telling their customers. Getting annoyed. Write complaint email to EON using even more colourful language. Press send. Feel no remorse. Fuck. (#3) I was supposed to enlist in the next uni course today. Today. The last day. But the power is off… I can access the computer with all the docs. Fuck (#3 still echoing in my head). Get phone out. 30% battery left. Might just work… Log on to Uni. Select course. Enlist. Proceed. Sorry? What? The online system can’t determine how much I’m supposed to pay cuz I’ve moved… BUT I DONT NEED TO PAY TODAY!!!!!! Contact Uni using web form. Write long explanations but try to ignore the frustration from the power fucking company idiot still bouncing in my head. Press send. Get automated reply immediately. Okay, that seemed to have gone to the wrong department. Try again. Contact student support. Sigh. Repeat the same info, adding a few extras and further queries. Press send. Fuck it. Walk to fridge. Open door. Get beer. Drink beer. Sigh. Gawd, I just feel the urge to whinge, into the void where no one can hear me. Huh, I know — Tumblr.

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How to Choose the Best Photo Retouching Services in photoshop for Your Needs?

Photo retouching is a digital editing technique used to improve the appearance of images. This can involve anything from simple color corrections and adjustments to more complex repairs such as removing unwanted objects or enhancing lighting and details. Photo retouching services are provided by online businesses, specialized studios, and freelance professionals to meet the needs of both amateur and professional photographers.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer, the services can bring out the best in your work. Whether you are looking to restore a treasured family photo, touch up a portrait, or create something truly special. It can help you achieve your vision. From basic editing techniques to more advanced techniques such as airbrushing and masking, there are many Photo retouching services available to meet your needs.

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Expert Tips for Choosing Trusted Hair Transplant Professionals

Introduction

Hair transplants have become an increasingly popular solution for those struggling with hair loss. However, selecting a reliable and skilled hair transplant professional is crucial for optimal results. 

Here are some expert tips to guide you in choosing the best:

Check for relevant experience

It’s essential to select a hair professional with the necessary medical qualifications and experience in performing hair transplants. Look for a surgeon who specializes in hair restoration, preferably one with a high-success reocrd. 

Research for reviewsBefore committing to a professional, research about their reputation. Look for online reviews, patient results, and before-and-after photos to understand the quality of their work. A reputable surgeon will have a good history of satisfied clients who can attest to their skills.

Book a consultation 

Schedule a consultation with the professional to discuss your hair concerns. A trustworthy professional will provide you with the correct guidance, examine you thoroughly, explain you the process in detail, and offer personalized advice. Avoid professionals who pressure you into making a rash decision.

Learn about their techniques Hair transplant technology is constantly evolving. Ensure the clinic uses the latest technology and techniques, such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), as these provide efficient and natural-looking results.

Make sure it is in your budget

A good hair transplant professional will offer you transparent pricing and provide clear information about the expenses involved. Beware of unusually low prices, as they may indicate hidden charges taken in future or poor-quality work or inexperienced surgeons.

Look for post-transplantation servicesLook whether the professional offers post-transplantation services or not. This includes follow-up appointments with the professional, guidance related to post-surgery care, and monitoring your hair healing process.

Conclusion

By following these expert tips, you can now confidently choose a trusted hair transplant professional for all your hair concerns

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Hair Transplant UK: Leading Providers and Services

Hair loss can have a significant impact on a person’s confidence and self-esteem. Thankfully, hair transplant UK offer an effective and long-lasting solution to this common issue. In this article, we will explore why the UK is a leading destination for hair transplant services and how you can find the best providers to meet your needs.

What is a Hair Transplant?

A hair transplant is a medical procedure that involves moving hair follicles from a donor area to a bald or thinning area. The procedure has become highly popular due to its natural results and the advancements in technology and technique. In the UK, hair transplant clinics use state-of-the-art equipment and skilled professionals to help clients achieve their desired results.

Why Choose a Hair Transplant in the UK?

The UK is known for having some of the best hair transplant clinics in the world. With a reputation for quality care and expert services, many people opt for hair transplant procedures here. The country boasts experienced surgeons and advanced medical technologies that make hair transplants in the UK a popular choice for both local and international clients.

Top Providers of Hair Transplant in the UK

When searching for a hair transplant in the UK, it is important to choose a trusted and reputable provider. Leading clinics in the UK offer a range of hair restoration services, including Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). These procedures are designed to ensure that the results look natural and that patients recover quickly.

Some of the top providers of hair transplant services in the UK include:

The Harley Street Hair Clinic – Renowned for its expertise and modern techniques, this clinic is a favorite among those seeking quality hair transplants in the UK.

Alvi Armani – Known for their high success rate, Alvi Armani offers advanced methods like FUE to deliver natural-looking results.

The Maitland Clinic – With a strong focus on patient care and aftercare, The Maitland Clinic has earned a reputation for its professionalism and exceptional results.

Benefits of Hair Transplant Services in the UK

Opting for a hair transplant in the UK comes with several benefits:

Experienced Surgeons: UK clinics are home to highly skilled surgeons who specialize in hair restoration, ensuring the highest standard of care.

Advanced Techniques: Clinics in the UK are equipped with the latest technology, making hair transplants more efficient and effective.

Affordable Options: While the UK is known for its high-quality hair transplant services, many clinics offer competitive pricing and financing options.

The Hair Transplant Procedure

The hair transplant process in the UK typically involves a consultation to assess your hair loss and discuss the best treatment options. The procedure itself is minimally invasive, and patients are generally able to return to normal activities within a few days. Most clinics will offer follow-up appointments to monitor progress and ensure optimal results.

FUE Hair Transplant: This technique involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor site and implanting them into the thinning or bald areas.

FUT Hair Transplant: This method removes a strip of scalp and dissects it into individual grafts, which are then implanted into the recipient area.

Both methods are highly effective, with FUE being the preferred option for many patients due to its quicker recovery time.

Choosing the Right Hair Transplant Clinic in the UK

When looking for the best hair transplant UK has to offer, it’s crucial to research and compare clinics. Look for:

Accreditation: Ensure that the clinic is accredited by recognized health authorities.

Patient Reviews: Check online reviews and testimonials to gauge the satisfaction of previous clients.

Before and After Photos: Request to see examples of past procedures to assess the quality of results.

Conclusion

Hair transplant UK services offer individuals a reliable and long-lasting solution to hair loss. With a variety of skilled providers and advanced techniques available, it’s easier than ever to achieve the hair restoration results you desire. Whether you’re considering FUE or FUT, choosing a top provider in the UK will ensure that you receive the best care possible. Start your journey today and regain your confidence with a hair transplant UK.

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For most of his life, my dad researched numerous local trolley systems in smaller Midwestern towns and cities. He was a rail fan and obsessed with it, and I had no idea how many there were.

Online the rail fan community called him the Professor, and he regularly drew cartographically-accurate maps for folks publishing articles about these trolley systems.

He railed regularly about how the automobile industry and gas industries had teamed up to gut or destroy these lines so people would be forced to buy cars. It was a targeted campaign. There are entirely communities of people who focus on this subject.

Unfortunately, many of them are aging. My dad, before his death, was bequeathed several collections by fellow rail fans, and knew others had been trashed because the family didn’t know what they had. Dad was an archivist and a hoarder. His specific areas of expertise was electric railways, trolleys, and interurban lines.

Fortunately, we knew of his work and he had arranged in his will for his collection to be donated to a rail museum, where it’s being sorted and digitized by volunteers who are thrilled by his copious notes accompanying each artifact, often where, when, time of day the photo was taken, what rail line it was, and even what specific trolley was being photographed, sometimes including manufacturing information.

Dad would go on vacation JUST to take pictures of trains. He also dumpster dived at railroads to save memorabilia.

If he hadn’t passed 6 years ago, I would’ve sent him this post to have fun with and I’m sure he’d have written a very educational essay for all of you, but I only have a surface level understanding of his knowledge.

Some older trolley cars from various small lines survived in various conditions in small to large railroad museums across the country. Many are being restored and brought back into service where trolley lines have been brought back.

It’s kind of nice to be able to write this just before Fathers Day in his honor.

please god above can someone explain to me why we're still working on self driving cars when trains exist

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#OnlyOnOneNETnews: Central and Western Visayas facing both Yellow and Red Alerts including NORECOs I and II

(Prepared by Kimi Sparkle / Radyo Bandera Patrol #2 news reporter of OneNETnews)

DUMAGUETE, NEGROS ORIENTAL -- Around last Thursday night (April 27th, 2023 -- Dumaguete local time), a widespread power outage occurred in Central and Western Visayas, affecting thousands of homes and businesses. Outages lasting several hours were caused by power distribution problems, specifically between the red and yellow warning alerts.

One of the affected distribution utilities was the Negros Oriental Electric Cooperatives 1 & 2 (NORECO I & II), which was first posted on social media that it experienced multiple trippings and power interruptions due to the high demand for electricity during the excess searing summer heat. Other distribution utilities, such as Panay Electric Company (PECO) and Guimaras Electric Cooperative (GUIMELCO) have also reported various power outages in their service areas. Some areas experienced complete blackouts, while others had a partial power loss.

Social media users expressed their annoyance and concern about the prolonged blackout, which made the situation worse. Many other people in the Visayas region forcing to dissatisfaction with lack of communication from its authorities, and the slow critical response in all of electrical power companies.

Local media reports and newspaper outlets that the power outages was caused by the national grid's inability to handle a higher demand for electricity in every cooperative franchises. The Department of Energy (DOE) claims that the constrained power supply was also caused by power plants in the area producing shortages than projected. Despite the government's efforts to conserve and save electricity, certain parts of it remain grappling with power outages. Photos and videos that have gone viral online show businesses and residential homes with no power, and residents resorting to use candles and flashlights.

Many netizens have criticized the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and other government agencies, saying they were not prepared for the blackout despite the DOE's warning.

Both regions have urged the Philippine government to act fast to address the problem and preventing it from happening all over again. In response, the NGCP released a statement highlighting that they have been working to address the aforesaid power outage and ensuring that the electrical companies can fully restore power to the affected areas. In addition, companies also assured the public that they are doing everything they can to prevent future blackouts, regardless of comparable weather conditions in the past seasons.

Alvin Elchico, who is a veteran journalist and weekend news anchor of TV Patrol; and Rose Marie Chris Dalaguit, who's also a former radio reporter of DYAB-TV's Teleradyo: Cebu that has criticized the government and power distributors for not doing more to prevent the said power outage. The extremist situation was a "brazen landslide flop" and urged Philippine President named Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. to revoke all electrical franchises if the blackouts persists in the Visayas region continues.

As of this exclusive writing, there have been no official announcements from the government regarding both journalists' call to action. The DOE has yet to release an official report detailing the cause of the power outage and its impact on their affected areas.

In conclusion, the power outages and blackouts occurred in Central and Western Visayas, as part both the Red and Yellow alert levels caused significant inconvenience and discomfort to many residents, establishments and businesses in the region.

The incident highlights the importance of having a robust and reliable electricity network capable of meeting the demands of daily modern life, especially during periods of searing summer weather conditions for this season. It also underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability from the Philippine government and electricity distributors in addressing such crises.

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SOURCE: *https://www.facebook.com/308962935225/posts/10168022142525226 [Referenced FB Advisory Post via Visayan Electric Company] *https://www.facebook.com/100069147744919/posts/544162214565365 [Referenced FB Post #1 via NORECO I] *https://www.facebook.com/100069147744919/posts/544183294563257 [Referenced FB Post #2f via NORECO I] *https://www.facebook.com/100057610622491/posts/671685381428477 [Referenced FB Post #1 via NORECO II] *https://www.facebook.com/100057610622491/posts/671742418089440 [Referenced FB Post #2 via NORECO II] *https://www.facebook.com/100057610622491/posts/672309408032741 [Referenced FB Post #3 via NORECO II] *https://www.facebook.com/100057610622491/posts/672351298028552 [Referenced FB Post #4f via NORECO II] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6316868231702967 [Referenced FB Post #1 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6317170928339364 [Referenced FB Post #2 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6317938054929318 [Referenced FB Post #3 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6320197561370034 [Referenced FB Post #4 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6320254894697634 [Referenced FB Post #5 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6321200807936376 [Referenced FB Post #6 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6322395121150278 [Referenced FB Post #7 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6322694887786968 [Referenced FB Post #8 via NGCP] *https://www.facebook.com/105021682887684/posts/6324013477655109 [Referenced FB Post #9f via NGCP] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXN2WMCIoes [Referenced YT Video via Catholic Media Network News] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8czVFZAaeLY&t=2422 [Referenced Newscast Item via ABS-CBN News for Headline Pilipinas] *https://twitter.com/alvinelchico/status/1652175180930904064 [Referenced Twitter Captioned Photo via Alvin Elchico] *https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/341943/faces-of-cebu-rc-dalaguit-de-vela-radio-anchor-reporter [Referenced Biography via Cebu Daily News of Philippine Daily Inquirer] *https://visayandailystar.com/blackout-hits-negros-panay-guimaras/ [Referenced News Article via Visayan Daily Star] *https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/27/blackout-hits-western-visayas-amid-searing-heat [Referenced News Article via Manila Bulletin] *https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1959771 [Referenced News Article via SunStar Iloilo] *https://powerphilippines.com/bantay-sarado-doe-review-franchise-compliance-electric-cooperatives/ [Referenced News Article from Power Philippines] and *https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2001/ra_9136_2001.html

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