![]() With DiRT 4, the team have sought to combine the levels of thrill and realism from last year’s DiRT Rally with the fearless excitement, accessibility and adrenalin-fuelled contests previously seen in its critically acclaimed prequels DiRT 2 and DiRT 3.įeaturing classic rally racing that continues to build on the foundations set by the Colin McRae Rally games, the bruising contests from the official FIA World Rallycross Championship, the crazy battles of racing trucks and buggies, and the outrageous fun of open events in Joyride, players will face the challenges from as far apart as Australia, Spain and California in a truly global sport.ĭiRT 4 challenges you to “Be Fearless” by capturing the thrill, emotion and passion of off-road racing. Globally renowned for delivering premium quality, authentic and fun racing games, Codemasters is once more bringing its talent and experience to the world of off-road driving. Your Stage allows experienced rally players to create longer, more technical routes, whilst newcomers can create simpler shorter routes as they hone their skills. You choose your location and set the route parameters then Your Stage does the hard work to create a unique rally stage that you can race, share with your friends and then challenge them to beat your time. While previous DiRT games have given you the ability to rewind should you make a nasty mistake, giving you a second chance at taking that nasty corner, there's no such ability in DiRT 4 - instead, you simply have to restart the race from the beginning, and hope you do better the second time through.DiRT 4 will feature a game changing system called Your Stage an innovative rally route creation tool that allows you to produce a near infinite number of unique stages at the touch of a button. If you hit a tree too hard (which is easily done), or clonk your wheel on a nasty rock, you may well end up either writing your car off altogether, or giving yourself a puncture, which could cost you the race. However, it is worth noting that there's one realism setting you can't turn off, and that's the damage system. There's also two different handling styles - either "simulation", or "gamer" - which will determine how realistically your car handles, and how easy it is to make it spin (almost impossible on gamer). Luckily, DiRT 4 comes with a great tutorial/introduction, that'll gently ease you into the world of rallies, and how the directions system works, leaving you feeling like a true pro when it's time to take on your first proper race.ĭiRT 4 offers a wide range of difficulty settings, letting you set both the ability of your opponents (which mostly affects their split times in Rallies, and aggressiveness in Landrush and Rallycross events), and the realism of the game itself, letting you take your game from being a hardcore, realistic simulation, all the way down to a reasonably accessible, pick up and play off-road racer, depending on your preference. For starters, in DiRT 4, there's no on screen map, so if you want to know where the track goes up ahead, you'll need to listen closely to the directions from your co-driver, who'll tell you both which way the course goes, and how tight the bend is, on a scale of 1-6. If you've never played a rally game before, you may be surprised at quite how different a rally is to play compared to a normal race. There's also an online multiplayer mode, which lets up to eight players compete in any one of the game's four main disciplines. Set in the DirtFish rally school in Washington, you'll compete in Time Trial races (collect green tokens scattered around the track to shave seconds off your time, or bump into red ones to add seconds on), and Target Smash challenges, which ask you to crash through as many boxes as you can on a winding route through the academy. Outside of the career, DiRT 4 also comes with a Joyride mode, which lets you test your driving skills on a number of tricky challenges. Finally, Heritage Rallies offer much the same experience as the normal rallies, only in much older, classier cars. ![]() Rallycross events see half a dozen competitors face off across a mixed terrain, dirt-and-tarmac course, while Landrush sees you drifting nippy four wheel drive dune buggies around twisting, sandy courses. Standard Rallies are time trial events where you'll find yourself the only one on the track, as you listen to the all important directions from your co-driver, and race to finish in the quickest time possible. ![]() With a lengthy career to work your way through, the races in DiRT 4 come under one of four categories, each of which plays in a rather different way.
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![]() When I saw that all the things I feared, and which feared me, had nothing good or bad in them save in so far as the mind was affected by them I determined at last to inquire whether “After experience had taught me that all things which frequently take place in ordinary life are vain and futile, and I am saying this as a person of color! If only Reformists will tolerate Capacianists, Capacianists will tolerate Reformists, and people of all races and colors will tolerate one another!” I mean, in 2999, rights for people of color were so intense that gaining rights for people of color meant diminishing the rights of Caucasians! Everyone had this preconceived notion that Caucasians were racists, and they even arrested Caucasians simply by alleging that they were being racist without even giving them a fair trial, which is like the equivalent of wrongfully accusing Black people of being criminals. You know what? I wouldn’t be surprised if the person who suggested the enforcement of African education bans and the Triangular Slave Trade to the Museum of Recreation did this because of intolerance. I swear, I will try to change the name Reformation, and hopefully, Capacianists won’t replicate the same intolerance we showed them in the past. However, both of us- and yes, I admit that us Reformists do it, too-have not directed our potentials to acknowledge one another’s capabilities. I mean, we even made names for those movements. “Reformists and Capacianists definitely believe in their own ideologies. To ask whether God was the maker of it, or made by it, would be like asking whether God could be conceived apart from goodness, or goodness apart from God.” The way to it was through the mathematical sciences, and these too were dependent on it. It was the life as well as the light of the world, all knowledge and all power were comprehended in it. It was the universal reason divested of a human personality. It was the cause of all things, the power by which they were brought into being. It was the truth of all things, and also the light in which they shone forth, and became evident to intelligences human and divine. It meant unity, in which all time and all existence were gathered up. The idea of good is one of those sacred words or forms of thought, which were beginning to take the place of the old mythology. There was a need or instinct in the human soul which they satisfied they were not ideas, but gods, and to this new mythology the men of a later generation began to attach the powers and associations of the elder deities. They have become the forms under which all things were comprehended. The meagreness or negativeness of their content has been in an inverse ratio to their power. □ Sign up for our newsletter, The Morning Boost, and get a little pick-me-up every morning from the people that know a thing or two about lifting their community.“We remark, first, that in all ages, and especially in primitive philosophy, words such as being, essence, unity, good, have exerted an extraordinary influence over the minds of men. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live." – George Bernard Shaw "I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. ![]() If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb “Alone, we can do so little together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller Educate a girl, and you educate a community.” – Adelaide Hoodless "Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." – Herman Melville In every heart, there is the power to do it. ![]() ![]() In every nation, there are wounds to heal. "In every community, there is work to be done. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. To be a person of integrity, fight for people when they aren’t in the room, and do what you say you’re going to do.” – Ara Tucker □ Hear more from Ara at Mobilize Women Week - you can register now for free! “It’s so important to have a genuine human regard for the people who work for you. “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier ![]() I can’t really recall any portable amplifiers that sound as clear or as smooth as the Magni…and I’ve been through dozens of portables this year alone. I feel safe in saying the clarity on the Magni for this price is a 10/10 and that clarity is on par with portable amplifiers 4x its price. She’s quiet…real quiet. Once again, I run face first into the sound staging issues that Schiit is infamous for. They don’t really tailor their products for use with the more vast and spacious gear out there. In this case, the Schiit house-sound stands firm. The Magni is well suited for use with the more budget oriented IEMs and surprisingly worked out very nicely with my ClearTunes CT-200 Customs. I detect a very small amount of hiss, but it goes completely unnoticed when music starts up. There is no doubt the Asgard has better sound stage all around, but it sounds more grainy to my ears.* Oh by the way, the Asgard has serious competition right now. I am not comfortable recommending a $99 amplifier with $400-$2000 headphones, but I think the Magni does a good job with the likes of the HE-500. But, then again, so does the Aune T1 all by its lonesome. If you need a stepping stone amplifier, something very cheap that will be used for a short time until you can afford something nice, I say go for it. Stick to cheaper headphones or speakers with this amp. Drives the HE-6 (one of the most inefficient headphones there is) to high volume nicely but a few watts short on output power to even start to let the HE6’s bass shine through. This is a smoother sounding amp with very good clarity all around. Sadly, the HE-400 really showcases too much sibilance with the Magni for my ears. 1,200mw into 32ohm is very good for $99 and will drive any Ortho with plenty of volume. However, I would call it an ok amplifier for the Hifiman HE400. The Magni is more well suited for use with the Hifiman HE-500’s sonic qualities than any other Ortho I can think of. I would not call the Magni a great match up for this Hifiman headphone, it just lacks the bass quantity to get the job done by itself. The Magni’s 1.2watt output is generally overkill for use with the HE400. Light amplification is more than enough to get great sonic qualities out of it. The HE400 is a wonderfully bassy and clear Ortho that is extremely efficient. *The Hifiman HE400 is unquestionably the most popular headphone I’ve been asked to talk about. Nodda. Cutting costs seems to be the general theme here, but you don’t hear me complaining. Budget amplification in its rawest form. No bass boost, no gain switch. Unfortunately, all you get is RCA-in, a volume knob, power switch, 1/4 headphone output and a cute tiny power indication light. The headphone output adapter also does not give off a static “pop!” when plugged in or removed. It’s the little things like this that make me happy. ![]() The volume knob feels rock solid and shows no sign of wiggle. Construction is marvelous and feels great. Hopefully, Jason will include a nice adapter for other outlets or at least make mention of where you can find a safe converter of some type. This kind of upsets me the more I think about it. Schiit designed the Magni to only work with 115v US-Style wall outlet adapters. Sorry, friends overseas, but you are all Schiit out of luck. It is a great entry level Hi-Fi amplifier that will be adored by anyone who does not want congestion on their desk at work, inside their college dorm room or perhaps even on their bedside table. I can see it working extremely well in these types of situations, but never as a primary home amplifier for Orthos. It doesn’t fit in with portable amplifiers and also does not get along with desktop amplification. Despite that, I think the budget-conscious buyers out there are going to fall in love with this little piece of Schiit. The Magni is that weird kid that sweats a lot and sits in the back of the class, but happens to be exceptionally talented. I feel that the Magni is a “Grey Area” amplifier that is lost in translation somewhere in the void of the Audio Universe. There is no question this $99 Amplifier is Schittastic. A Fiio E10/17, V-Moda M-100, JVC DX-1000, Hifiman HE-400/500/6, Cowon J3, Hisoundaudio Studio V, Clear Tunes Customs CT-200, Kimber GQMini RCA to 3.5mm Interconnect as well as The Atratus by Epiphany Acoustics. The gear used during the testing of the Magni and Modi includes: the Aune T1 USB DAC and amplifier with a Telefunken 6922 tube upgrade, as well as the stock tube. You rock! Also thanks to Nick for the Asgard loaner (Dude, seriously, in the future don’t let your kitten nibble on your high-output electronic devices, unless you want a Kitten kebab named Roasty McFlufficans.)* *”Thank you!” to Jason at Schiit for the Modi loaner. ![]() With a bit of practice, you'll soon be speaking English like it's your native language. Click the blue Import button in the Library tab, then select YouTube and copy and paste your link into the field and click the Import button again to bring the video to the library. This will help you immerse yourself in the language and pick up on the nuances, and speech patterns of English. In order to transcribe your video, you first need to bring it over to your YouTube library. One of the best ways to learn the language is to find a friend who speaks English, and is willing to have conversations with you. With a bit of study, and some practice, almost anyone can learn English. Or take resume and resume, one is used when you're filling out job applications, and the other is used when you want to tell someone to carry on with what they're doing.Īs you can see above, the English language can be challenging, however, it's far from the most difficult language to learn. One is used to make furniture shine, while the other is a language. Yet, it does have words such as through, threw, and thru, all sounds the same, but are spelled differently, and can't be used interchangeably.Įnglish also has polish, and Polish. Though, it can be argued that English is easy since it has no gender, no word agreement, and no cases. If you were to ask those who don't speak English whether or not it's a hard language to learn, you'd likely get more than a few who insist that it is among the hardest. Need more effects or customization? Please refer to the Amazon SSML Tags for Amazon PollyĮnglish was brought to Britain in the mid 5th to 7th centuries. ![]() Please note: Remove any diacritical signs from the speakers names when using this, Léa = Lea, Penélope = Penelope It is possible to switch between speakers within the text. If you make any noise, she said, they will hear us. Or do you prefer your speech with a somewhat lower pitch? Or if you are in a hurry your may want to speed it up a bit.ĭo you like sythesized speech with a pitch that is higher than normal? I already told you I really like that person.įor dramatic purposes, you might wish to slow down the speaking rate of your text. Mary had a little lamb Whose fleece was white as snow. We give you full commercial rights to use the audio.Here are some features to use while generating speech: Add a break You can then download the audio file to use in your projects. You just press mic button and start speaking in Punjabi The software will recognize your voice and type it automatically. Just upload your media or record your voice and start auto. We optimize the audio creation process so you can edit or make revisions to the speech any number of times without having to worry about the costs. Punjabi Voice Typing is very easy and correct when you use this Punjabi speech to text because it is built from Google voice typing API.This tool is very useful for those people who cant type using keyboard. Media.io AI speech-to-text tool lets you transcribe audio to text easily and accurately. PlayHT supports MP3 and WAV audio formats with 18 Khz, 24Khz and 44Khz sample rates to generate studio-quality voiceovers. ![]() Step 2: Choose your desired language and speaker. All you have to do is type the text, select an AI voice, and PlayHT will synthesize the speech for you. How to Use our Text to Speech (TTS) Tool Step 1: Write or paste your text in the input box. That can be a really painful process! Now, you can use an online tool that will automatically generate realistic text to speech for you. Imagine narrating word for word the text of a script, pdf or a presentation. You need good audio equipment and editing software to create quality voiceovers. Step 3: Click the Convert to Text button. Is there any text you need to convert to speech quickly? Are you conscious about your voice not sounding professional enough? Manually recording audio can take hours, if not days. Step 1: Access the speech to text tool on. ![]() It might comfort you to know that the blue barrier was between us last night, ![]() I’m not going to say that for you, my world stopsīut I’ve been close to you in ways you haven’t willed. I’ve seen cracks in you and I’ve watched things other than semen sneak out. I don’t think you’ve been to Vienna in the first placeĪnd if you had you’d probably just say it was too loud at nightīut I promise, I am good at sensing unrest: I try to hear you say that Vienna would rattle your ankles in springtime I can’t abide silence and I like to force poetry, so We’ve been lying side by side for a few moments nowĪnd I want to believe that I can feel everything you aren’t saying. I wake you only halfway, you are half-conscious,Īnd I too grasp only partially the harsh intimacy of these early hours.Īll I see is last night’s discard on the floor, September is not as ferocious as it seems. You, Marginaliar, refuse to let things lie-Ī poem by Edie Abraham-Macht for our Afterwards Issue. Of an unwelcome visitor rapping at your door. Who cares for the opium-infected ramblings of one man No, Old Samuel alone never did me any good Sketching a doodle of an albatross in flightĪlongside an impassioned note to your loverĪt the Prisoner musing from within the lime-tree bower,Ĭiting an incorrect quote from an old German Philosopher,Īnd leaving a streak of green grass-stains Rummage through dictionaries and kitchen cabinets Within the fine and established constraints A poem by Jared Brunner for our Afterwards Issue. ![]() Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days. However, it reached 30 ☌ (86 ☏) in January 2006. On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 ☌ (80 ☏). However, it dropped to -8.9 ☌ (16 ☏) in January 2010. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 ☌ (26 ☏). The average temperature is of 11.2 ☌ (52 ☏), with a minimum of 5 ☌ (41 ☏) and a maximum of 17.4 ☌ (63.3 ☏). January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. ( January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December) The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.2 ☌ (52 ☏), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29.7 ☌ (86 ☏). The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October, with a peak in September. In general, hurricanes weaken when they penetrate inland, however, they can still bring abundant rains. The record is 44 ☌ (111 ☏), set in early September 2000.įrom time to time, the city can be reached by the remnants of a hurricane, coming from the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific. On the hottest days, it can reach and exceed 40 ☌ (104 ☏). In the summer, from June to September, the combination of high temperature and humidity makes the heat very unpleasant. The record belongs to January 1985 with 33 cm (13 in). In February 2021, snow reached 15 cm (6 in), as it had not happened for decades. In December 2017, 5 centimeters (2 inches) of snow fell. Normally you have to wait a few years between a snowfall with a slight accumulation and another. Sometimes the dangerous phenomenon of freezing rain can occur. The record is -18 ☌ (0 ☏), set in January 1949. Occasionally, there may be real cold waves, which last a few days, during which the temperature can drop to -10 ☌ (14 ☏) or below. In other circumstances, it can get cold at night, and the temperature can drop below freezing. Even in the middle of winter, there can be hot days, with highs of 25 ☌ (77 ☏) and more. ![]() Winter, from December to February, is mild, but there may be variations in temperature. The city is located in southern Texas, about 200 km (125 mi) away from the Gulf of Mexico. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.The climate of San Antonio is subtropical, with mild winters and very hot, muggy summers. On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 3 times per month. Weather is too cold this time of year in San Antonio to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced. It rains or snows a normal amount: 3 to 4 days per month. ![]() Fall (September through November)įall daily highs range from 95.8☏ (35.4☌) and 70.6☏ (21.4☌), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in San Antonio, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more. These months see moderate precipitation with 2 to 4 days of precipitation per month. The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do. Rain is rare with 3 to 4 days of significant precipitation per month. Highs range from 92.6☏ (33.7☌) and 73.1☏ (22.8☌) with warmer temperatures in the later months. ![]() Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Overall San Antonio Travel Experience by Season Spring (March through May) ![]() ![]() Most grammar resources and style guides advise not to put any spaces before or after an em dash. Grammatically, the main thing to keep in mind about the em dash is spacing. The dark secret was kept in a journal -that journal would never be found.The dark secret was kept in a journal that journal would never be found. ![]() The Narrator finally realized the truth -Tyler Durden wasn’t real.Īn em dash can replace a semicolon that connects two independent sentences.The Narrator finally realized the truth : Tyler Durden wasn’t real.After his long journey, Gawain finally found out what was in the lockbox -nothing!.After his long journey, Gawain finally found out what was in the lockbox : nothing!.Again, this is often done to draw a reader’s attention. ColonĪn em dash can replace a colon that introduces additional information at the end of a sentence. Ready to test your punctuation skills? Quiz yourself on hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes. It’s crazy that echidnas are mammals when they lay eggs -don’t even get me started on those platypuses!.(Don’t even get me started on those platypuses!) It’s crazy that echidnas are mammals when they lay eggs.The plan was devised by Ryan -my archnemesis!-so it will obviously fail.The plan was devised by Ryan (my archnemesis!), so it will obviously fail.In general, em dashes are much more likely to be used this way in informal writing. It turned out that the three sisters -Alexa, Siri, and Cortana-were actually robotsĮm dashes can replace parentheses that contain interruptions or commentary.It turned out that the three sisters, Alexa, Siri, and Cortana, were actually robots.Jimi Hendrix -a master guitar player if there ever was one-was left-handed.Įm dashes are especially useful for clarity if the additional information that would normally be set of by commas has additional commas itself:.Jimi Hendrix, a master guitar player if there ever was one, was left-handed.The following example shows how the same sentence can use either commas or em dashes: Em dashes are typically seen as more attention-grabbing than commas, so they are especially useful to focus a reader’s attention on surprising or unexpected information. We can use an em dash, or multiple em dashes, in place of commas that set off additional information or asides. However, the em dash is usually viewed as being more informal than these other punctuation marks, so writers will often use em dashes sparingly but effectively when they want to draw a reader’s attention. In general, it is not considered to be grammatically correct or incorrect to use an em dash over any of the punctuation marks or vice versa. Rather than have its own unique usage, the em dash is typically used in place of several other punctuation marks: the comma, the colon, the semicolon, or the parentheses. Green -a man I always suspected-was the true culprit. I love kittens -who doesn’t?-but that doesn’t mean I want to adopt 50 of them.I think something might be wrong with Jeff -he thinks he is a squirrel.After days of deliberation, the jury came to its final verdict -not guilty.As you read each sentence, try to see if you can figure out what other punctuation mark was replaced by an em dash. The following sentences show different ways that we can use an em dash. ![]() Ī study on spear phishing susceptibility among different age groups found that 43% of 100 young and 58 older users clicked on simulated phishing links in daily emails over 21 days. Threat Group-4127 (Fancy Bear) targeted Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign with spear phishing attacks on over 1,800 Google accounts, using the domain to threaten targeted users. Accountancy and audit firms are particularly vulnerable to spear phishing due to the value of the information their employees have access to. ![]() These attacks often target executives or those in financial departments with access to sensitive financial data and services. It often utilizes personal information about the target to increase the chances of success. Spear phishing is a targeted phishing attack that uses personalized emails to trick a specific individual or organization into believing they are legitimate. These messages typically redirect to a fake login page where the user is prompted to enter their login credentials. This type of social engineering attack can involve sending fraud emails or messages that appear to be from a trusted source, such as a bank or government agency. Compromised streaming service accounts may also be sold on darknet markets. The stolen information or access may be used to steal money, install malware, or spear phish others within the target organization. The goal of the attacker can vary, with common targets including financial institutions, email and cloud productivity providers, and streaming services. Most attacks are "bulk attacks" that are not targeted and are instead sent in bulk to a wide audience. Phishing attacks, often delivered via email spam, attempt to trick individuals into giving away sensitive information or login credentials. The importance of phishing awareness has increased in both personal and professional settings, with phishing attacks among businesses rising from 72% to 86% from 2017 to 2020. Measures to prevent or reduce the impact of phishing attacks include legislation, user education, public awareness, and technical security measures. It is a variation of fishing and refers to the use of lures to "fish" for sensitive information. The term "phishing" was first recorded in 1995 in the cracking toolkit AOHell, but may have been used earlier in the hacker magazine 2600. As of 2020, it is the most common type of cybercrime, with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting more incidents of phishing than any other type of computer crime. Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and often transparently mirror the site being targeted, allowing the attacker to observe everything while the victim is navigating the site, and transverse any additional security boundaries with the victim. Phishing is a form of social engineering and scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware. Security information and event management (SIEM).Host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS).Note the misspelling of the words received and discrepancy as recieved and discrepency, respectively. The sender is attempting to trick the recipient into revealing confidential information by "confirming" it at the phisher's website. An example of a phishing email, disguised as an official email from a (fictional) bank. Not to be confused with Fishing or Pishing. It’s not exactly software, but it allows you to configure your internet connection to use OpenDNS name servers to filter your home web browsing. Kaspersky Safe Kids has one of the best free monitoring options, but as you’ll see in my review, there is a major issue that might make you rethink using it.Īn honorable mention goes to OpenDNS Family Shield, which provides free automatic filtering of objectionable website content as long as you have some tech know-how. The few free options there tend to be quite limited, although some of the paid options offer more limited versions of their software for free. ![]() If you’re looking for a free alternative, you might find yourself out of luck. There’s even an online dashboard that does a bunch of number-crunching to give you a quick breakdown of their digital habits on a single screen. Qustodio is my top pick for the best parental control software because it offers a comprehensive set of tools to manage any aspect of your children’s device usage, from blocking specific websites to preventing mobile apps and games from running to limiting screen time. Whether you want to limit the amount of time they spend staring at a device, protect them from unacceptable content, or keep track of who they’re talking to online, there is a software solution for the problem. In an age when kids are often more tech-savvy than their parents, it can be difficult to keep track of exactly what’s going on in their digital lives. I’m sure you can already sense the ‘however’ coming, because like any human social reality, it’s not always just sunshine and roses. Even if the internet has moved on somewhat from its original lofty academic goals, it’s still a powerful force for connecting with people, knowledge, and entertainment. Like all new things, these possibilities fascinate kids, and for the most part that’s a great thing. Limiting screen time helps people, particularly children, to participate in activities that encourage cognitive growth, such as reading, creative play, problem-solving, and critical thinking.It’s no secret that internet-equipped devices have completely revolutionized the world. Excessive screen use may alter sleep habits, decrease focus, and negatively impact academic achievement. Promoting Cognitive DevelopmentĮxcessive screen time has been demonstrated to harm cognitive development, especially in children and teenagers. Individuals may devote more time and attention to forming meaningful connections, enhancing communication skills, and growing empathy by minimizing screen usage. Excessive screen time may cause a separation from the real world and impede face-to-face social connections. Screen time should be limited to nurture and deepen interpersonal interactions. Individuals are urged to participate in physical activities, such as exercise, outdoor play, or hobbies, that improve general physical health and well-being by limiting screen time. Prolonged sitting and screen time contribute to a more sedentary lifestyle, increasing the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal difficulties. ![]() Screen time should be limited for a variety of reasons, including: Maintaining a Healthy LifestyleĮxcessive screen usage has been related to sedentary behavior and the health problems that come with it. The ubiquitous presence of screens, from cell phones to computers and TVs, has tremendously influenced our physical and mental health. ![]() ![]() Setting screen time limitations via screen time manager apps has become more important. The right company name will play a significant role in attracting and reaching them. Brand names that fail to stick the landing can cause confusion and make it difficult to build trust and establish a loyal customer base - a base that will make or break your business.ĭon’t take your target audience for granted. Choosing a great nameĪ good name evokes emotion and sets expectations for the type of products or services you offer. With this analysis, you’ll have a better sense of which keywords to use to generate better brand name results. This will help you to determine the keywords that are most relevant to your business and identify potential gaps in the market. Analyze your competition: Research your competitors and their online presence to see what they are doing right and what they can improve upon. You can also look at the competition to see what keywords they are ranking for.ģ. Conduct keyword research: Use tools such as Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to find relevant keywords for your business. Determine your target audience: Consider factors such as age, gender, location, and interests to help you determine the keywords that will appeal to them.Ģ. Here are some steps you can follow to find the best keywords for finding a unique business name.ġ. It identifies your target audience, competition, and potential market for the business. Keywords and Research for Brandable Namesįinding keywords and conducting research for a business name is the first step in the branding process. Those answers should guide you as you come up with a keyword list and new business name that reflects the essence of your new business. ![]() It helps with recognition, creates a strong first impression, and differentiates your business from competitors.Īsk these questions when brainstorming company name ideas: Use BNG to Find the Perfect Business NameĪ good business idea can only go so far, so finding the right business name is vital in building a successful brand. 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The random selector has been tested statistically through simulations so you can be assured it is doing its job of giving each name an equal chance of being picked on any particular draw from the virtual urn / bag of names.Business name ideas for any niche or industry The RNG algorithm is cryptographically safe, results in an unbiased pick, and can be used instead of a coin, dice, or another more primitive randomizing device (which might actually be biased due to imperfect construction). Our software name picker first assigns incremental integer IDs to each name you enter, then uses a robust random number generator to produce a number in the range from minimum to maximum. If you picked a lot of names, don't forget that you can easily select them all (Cltr+A on a PC) and them copy and paste as you wish. The maximum names the name picker can pick for you in one go is 1,000. You start in similar fashion to how you would draw one random name from a list, but you need to change the default value of the "Number of names to pick" field from 1 to as many as you'd like to select from the provided list. It's work is equivalent to rolling a dice with as many sides as there are names - each one has an equal probability to be picked. ![]() Then simply press the "Pick a Random Name" button and let our randomizer do its job. Our random name picker can handle up to 10,000 names. Copy/paste from a spreadsheet works very well. To generate a single random name, start by feeding the tool with a list of names, one name per row (where "one name" can consist of first and last name, etc.). |
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