![]() ![]() Statistically speaking, that is.My exact thought process. And then they use it to install Google Chrome. ![]() Possibly to include just one usage: Microsoft Edge auto-runs whenever you first install Windows 10 or upgrade to a new version of Windows 10. There is no way that 330 million people are actively using Microsoft Edge, not as a web browser.Īll I can conclude is that the software giant is stretching the bounds of what “active” means. But even then, we’re looking at 170 million “users” at most, about half Microsoft’s figure. I’m willing to allow, since we have no data for this, that this functionality could (generously) lead to up to double the usage. Less cynically, one other thought does occur: Microsoft also uses Edge as the default PDF reader in Windows 10. Google Chrome, by the way, controls between 54.99 and 63.58 percent of web browser usage. And then they use it to install Google Chrome. And even if you believe the higher of the numbers from these two most credible of web analytics firms, Edge is nowhere near 330 million active users.Īll I can conclude is that the software giant is stretching the bounds of what “active” means. See how this works? There is no way that everyone’s math is right. And from 5.26 percent to 5.66 percent over the same time period, according to Netmarketshare. It went from 3.01 percent in October 2016 to 3.95 percent today, according to StatCounter. Both StatCounter and Netmarketshare show the same basic trend: Edge usage has barely changed in one year. Too, let’s look at Microsoft’s claim that it more than doubled Edge usage since 2016. So if there really are 1.5 billion desktop users, then Edge accounts for only 84.9 million of them. Netmarketshare-which I (and, by the way, Microsoft) trust-says that Edge now accounts for 5.66 percent of all desktop web browsing. So if there really are 1.5 billion desktop users, then Edge accounts for only 59.25 million of them. Stat Counter-which I don’t personally trust, but again, we’re giving Microsoft the benefit of the doubt here-claims that Microsoft Edge commands just 3.95 percent of web browser usage on the desktop. If we look at any web analytics firm’s data you care to mention, you never see Microsoft Edge with 20 percent usage share. If there are 1.5 billion people using PCs worldwide, then that means that more 1/5th of them are using Microsoft Edge. The higher number helps Microsoft’s case here. The last time Microsoft provided a figure, it was 1.5 billion. I believe the figure is lower than that-much lower, like closer to 1.0 billion-but whatever. The reason I know it’s not true is that it’s not even remotely possible that this many people are using Microsoft Edge.įor starters, we’ll assume that there are still 1.5 billion people using PCs worldwide. But it’s not just my impression or opinion. With Microsoft continuing to use its months-old 500 million figure for active Windows 10 devices, this 330 million figure suggests that over two-thirds of all Windows 10 users are somehow “actively” using Microsoft Edge. Not if by “active devices” you mean “people using Edge on a PC to browse the web.” “Microsoft Edge users are active on 330 million monthly devices. The official Microsoft Edge Dev account on Twitter reiterated the claim: ![]()
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![]() How to Create a LinkedIn Background Bannerĭepending on your skills, time restraints, and budget, there are a few ways you can do this. While you have plenty of space in your design to fill in what you do, it’s best practice to keep it very brief, 1-3 sentences at most.įinally, if you want to communicate a more human touch, you can even use a photo of yourself with your colleagues, speaking at a conference, work environment, and more.ĭon’t worry, we’ll cover all examples of this below. Highlight the values you want to provide to your network (whether it’s tips or advice). In your design, you can mention Your name, country, what you do at a glance, your values, beliefs, and more. They want a profile that encourages human interaction and discussion. Before you build an online community around your brand, users want to have a quick peek at your identity and personality. LinkedIn is a social network designed for professionals. ![]() Here are a few things you can cover in your LinkedIn background banner: You can use the LinkedIn headline examples generator for inspiration. Your headline must be brief, concise, and easy to understand even at first glance. You must know your potential visitors and how you’re going to address them. You need to put yourself in your prospect’s shoes or in the shoes of a particular network you want to attract (consider your ideal customer persona). If your background photo looks blurry or pixelated, choose an image with larger file size. The image format of the banner: 8MB max. ![]() Though, you should always preview your banner from LinkedIn before applying.
![]() ![]() He hasn’t released a new album this year because he’s been busy with his musical along with his usual variety commitments but he did release a few OSTs this year along with a duet with Apink’s Eunji which I really enjoyed when it came out! I’ve been in the top 0.001% of Kyuhyun’s listeners on Spotify the last few years lol- I’m expecting that trend to continue even if I dont know specifically which of his songs will be my most listened to. While I agree more on the top artists, there definitely are songs I listened to more than some that are on the the list i wrote above. AEAO - Dyinamic Duo (I black tiktok for this, and idk why this is so high honestly, I haven't listened to it that much to be up that high).My top 10 tracks as shown on Last 6 months are: Twice (went up 2nd place on last 4 weeks). ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() At Cozy Farm, we take pride in being a healthy grocery store that caters to the growing demand for organic and sustainable products."Ĭozy Farm delivers to the contiguous 48 states of the United States. As a leading organic grocery store, we strive to offer our customers the best products that meet their organic, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle needs. Organic Shelf-Stable Foods | Healthy & Sustainable Pantry EssentialsĬozy Farm is a sustainable, family-owned natural food store that provides a healthy and carefully curated selection of organic groceries, personal care products, and household items.Be honest, do you get giddy when November rolls around and you arrive in the creamer section of the store to see an array of seasonal creamers from peppermint to nog? We certainly do, but as the festive, dairy-free options continue to multiply each year, we found ourselves struggling with decision fatigue. ![]() To help prevent you from experiencing this same Yuletide hardship, we held the ultimate holiday creamer taste test to compare 8 leading creamers on 4 key criteria.Flavor - how delightful the creamer was when mixed with coffee, how prominent was the respective flavor notes?.Texture - how well did the creamer mix with the coffee, was it a fluid sipping experience with equal distribution of cream from the first to the last sip?.Ingredient’s Integrity - how high quality were the ingredients used? Will it cause any unwanted gut distress?.Holiday Authenticity - did it provide a unique sipping experience that channeled the magic of the holiday season? Was the flavor clearly identifiable as a holiday option?. We selected 8 creamers and brewed a batch of coffee pouring a small amount into 8 mugs while keeping all variables consistent to an honest tasting match-up. We were pleasantly surprised by what the non-dairy Silk creamers brought to the table. Typically I wouldn’t grab them off the shelf, since I tend to gravitate towards products with more ‘organic’ branding, but for this seasonal delight, I’m okay deviating from my normal ingredient standards. The flavor was noticeably more present in the Silk Almond Dark Chocolate Peppermint compared to others in the lineup. It had just the right amount of sweetness to make you feel as though you’re celebrating for the holidays but not to make you feel as though you need to brush your teeth and eat something salty (as I personally feel after sipping half a Starbuck’s peppermint mocha). The texture scored high as it blends well throughout hot coffee, it doesn’t sink to the bottom or get clumpy. The ingredients could certainly be improved, but with this creamer, a little goes a long way, and it falls into the ‘not that bad’ category. They are using Cane Sugar (4g per serving, on the higher end but not horrible), we don’t love seeing Sunflower Oil as when consumed in excess it may contribute to inflammation in the body. In this case, it’s likely a very small amount and we’re not ‘cooking’ with it, so we’ll let it slide but would prefer a High-Oleic Sunflow Oil alternative to lower the chance of oxidation. Finally, natural flavors is a blanket term that doesn’t provide the desired transparency to know what is making this drink taste so magical. Either way, Silk Almond Dark Chocolate Peppermint ranked among the highest in the final tally, and given the short season of availability, we’ll continue adding it to our morning coffee. ![]() ![]() ![]() env file are retrieved before proceeding to create a new instance of the Twilio Client using your account sid and auth token. Return $client->messages->create($recipient, array('from' => "whatsapp:$twilio_whatsapp_number", 'body' => $message)) įirst, your Twilio credentials stored in your. $client = new Client($account_sid, $auth_token) $auth_token = getenv("TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN") $twilio_whatsapp_number = getenv('TWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER') Public function sendWhatsAppMessage(string $message, string $recipient) $this->sendWhatsAppMessage($response->message, $from) $response = json_decode($th->getResponse()->getBody()) $this->sendWhatsAppMessage($githubResponse->message, $from) $this->sendWhatsAppMessage($message, $from) = "*Following:* $githubResponse->following devs\n" = "*Followers:* $githubResponse->followers devs\n" = "*Number of Repos:* $githubResponse->public_repos\n" = "*Lives in:* $githubResponse->location\n" $message = "*Name:* $githubResponse->name\n" $githubResponse = json_decode($response->getBody()) $response = $client->request('GET', "$body") env file to include your WhatsApp number in this case, the sandbox number: To get started using the Twilio WhatsApp Sandbox, head over to the WhatsApp section on your Twilio dashboard and send a message to the sandbox number provided usually, +14155238886 with the provided code, which is in the format join-:Īfter successfully sending your code to the sandbox number you should receive a response like this: Since getting a Twilio number approved can take days, Twilio also provides a safe sandbox which can be used for development and testing purposes. Fortunately, Twilio provides a very robust WhatsApp API that allows you to send and receive WhatsApp messages right from your application.īefore you can start sending and receiving messages using the Twilio WhatsApp API in production, you must first get a WhatsApp Approved Twilio Number which will act as your WhatsApp number for sending and receiving messages. Open up a terminal and run the following command to generate a new Laravel application:Īs you might have already figured, to allow your chatbot to respond to messages it receives, you must have a way of sending messages via WhatsApp. Start off by first creating a new Laravel project using the Laravel installer. Laravel Installed on your local machine.To complete this tutorial, you will need the following: In this tutorial, we will build a simple WhatsApp Chatbot that allows you to get information about a developer's GitHub profile using just their username.Īfter successfully following this tutorial, you will have learned how to respond to WhatsApp messages sent to your Twilio WhatsApp number and also how to send free-form messages using the Twilio WhatsApp API. With services like the Twilio WhatsApp API, you can build custom solutions like these to power-up your chatting experience. In a perfect life, it would be better to use a chatbot to seamlessly connect with for information. Usually, this would require you to fire up your web browser which could be quite inconveniencing when time is of the essence. When these awkward situations occur, you might find yourself needing to fact check a statement or quickly look up some information. Ironically, many of these conversations don’t take place in person anymore, they happen in real-time via chat apps like WhatsApp. Conversations with family and friends about sensitive topics can often lead to arguments. ![]() ![]() ![]() Secondhand exposure to e-cigarette vapor is said to be less toxic than secondhand exposure to cigarette smoke. However, based on the experience with cigarettes, similar adverse health effects, including COPD, heart disease, and cancer, can be expected. There’s limited evidence to date of the long-term effects of vaping because we know the lung effects of vaping will take decades to develop. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks involved, even if the vape liquid is nicotine-free. Vaping might appear to be a less harmful choice for people trying to quit smoking. The long-term effects of smoking cigarettes are well-documented and include an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer.Īccording to the CDC, cigarette smoking causes nearly 1 out of every five deaths in the United States. Is there a difference between vaping and smoking cigarettes? The full magnitude of effects of toxic e-cigarette ingredients may not be known for another three decades. This is why it took as long as it did for the negative health effects of cigarettes to be widely recognized. The 2018 NAP report found that there’s some evidence that e-cigarette exposure has adverse effects on the respiratory system.įinally, lung health effects are not expected to be seen for 20 to 30 years. However, this study had a small sample size, which means the results may not apply to everyone. The researchers concluded that vaping with and without nicotine disrupts typical lung function in otherwise healthy people. However, these results aren’t necessarily generalizable to vaping in real life.Ī 2018 study assessed the lung function of 10 people who had never smoked cigarettes immediately after vaping fluids, either with or without nicotine. The researchers reported a number of adverse effects on both types of cells, including toxicity, oxidation, and inflammation. In particular, a 2015 study examined the effects of flavored e-juices on both human lung cells and lung cells in mice. Some studies suggest that vaping may have negative effects on the lungs, but more research is needed. However, the researchers concluded that, overall, vaping is thought to be less harmful to the heart than smoking cigarettes. The authors of a 2018 study used data from a different national health survey to come to a similar conclusion: Daily vaping is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, even when other lifestyle factors are taken into consideration.įinally, a 2017 review of the cardiovascular effects of vaping indicates that e-cigarettes may pose certain risks to the heart and circulatory system, notably for people who already have some form of heart disease. However, they found that people who smoked conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes were more likely to have heart disease.Īnother 2019 study on the same nationwide survey found that e-cigarette use was associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, angina, and heart disease. Both could affect heart health over the long term.Ī 2019 study assessed data from a nationwide survey of nearly 450,000 participants and found no significant association between e-cigarette use and heart disease. The authors also described moderate evidence suggesting that taking a puff from an e-cigarette increases blood pressure. When inhaled, these aerosols most likely affect the heart and circulatory system.Ī 2018 report from the National Academies Press (NAP) found significant evidence that taking a puff from a nicotine e-cigarette triggers an increase in heart rate. The authors of a 2019 review point out that e-liquid aerosols contain particulates, oxidizing agents, aldehydes, and nicotine. Preliminary research suggests vaping poses risks to heart health. ![]() ![]() ![]() We appreciate the patience of our Customers and Employees during this morning's brief disruption.Įarlier Tuesday, the airline's social media accounts had been responding to passengers' posts, apologizing for the delays. Southwest Airlines Flight WN2434 connects Denver, United States to Dallas, United States, taking off from Denver International Airport DEN and landing at Dallas. We ask that travelers use to check flight status or visit a Southwest Airlines Customer Service Agent at the airport for assistance with travel needs. Southwest Teams worked quickly to minimize flight disruptions. Early this morning, a vendor-supplied firewall went down and connection to some operational data was unexpectedly lost. WN2434 is a domestic flight operated by Southwest Airlines. Important note: Flight status messaging is the only automated way to receive updates via email or text for international itineraries at. ![]() or international itinerary, and we'll send you the latest arrival and departure information via email or text. Sign up for one-time flight status messaging for your domestic U.S. Sign up for one-time flight status messaging for your domestic U.S. Southwest has resumed operations after temporarily pausing flight activity this morning to work through data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure. Southwest Airlines - Flight Status Notifications. In a statement, Southwest said the issue was caused by "a vendor-supplied firewall that went down and connection to some operational data was unexpectedly lost." l7k8IDIajc- STEVE PICKETT April 18, 2023 If you are not transferred, please click /flight/flight-status-select.html to continue. Track Southwest (WN) 34 flight from William P Hobby to Dallas Love Fld Flight status, tracking, and historical data for Southwest 34 (WN34/SWA34) including scheduled, estimated, and actual departure and arrival times. departures resume - after request to to delay thousands of flights. ![]() ![]() ![]() How did they arrange these two bars? Well, there is a drumset, a synth bass (I love the smile of the bass player faking the part on the video), a rhodes, some crazy tom/cowbell/shaker overdub, stereo claps, 2 horn sections, a couple synths, a couple vocoder parts, a rhythm guitar, some wild synth special effects, and lots and lots of vocals. Youknowhatimsaying? I do particularly enjoy the deeply reflective line “Let you know girl you're looking good, you're out of sight and alright.” She was both out of sight AND alright. But this song is not about the lyrics it’s about shaking your booty. Something tells me the lyrics did not take too long to write after that. It sounds to me that a jam turned into the song when they stumbled on this little gem. That’s it, the whole song is based on a simple E minor chord arpeggio repeated ad-libitum in different colors. ![]() Send me a postcard when you get there.Ģ bars. If you are looking to stock up on EW&F albums, I recommend “I Am” and “All and All” instead.Īlright so, what’s so special about Let’s Groove?įirst, since doing is much harder to talking, I urge you to write a two bar groove that’s good enough to be played non-stop for 5 minutes 39 seconds without becoming boring. Buy just that track though, the “Raise!” album is not necessarily worth it except for the incredibly ahead of its time 26 seconds long Kalimba tree. Spotify it or better yet buy it on iTunes. I thought it’d be a good idea to take a close look at one of the simplest yet most famous tracks from the band: Let’s GrooveĪptly name isn’t it? (The YouTube version sounds bad as usual but the video is so perfect that it’s worth a look regardless). He created Earth Wind And Fire, the epitome of groove and happiness printed on vinyl and cassette, the biggest and most fun band of the late 70s. The great Maurice White came, went and left so much joy behind that it’s important to take a serious look at his work. ![]() ![]() ![]() My Community – Discovering more about your community is perfect for these early years.Find a Canadian version of this as a printable on my website under the geography section! You can follow this up with a craft with incrementally sized circles where kids draw the different areas: my house, my street, my city, my province, my country, my world. Although it is American, it still shows the experience of starting from you and zooming out to the whole world. Me on the Map – Read the book Me on the Map together.Keep in mind that these are just suggestions.įor the very young learner (Kindergarten / Grade One), understanding their local community and how they fit into the bigger picture is a great place to start. ![]() Ideally, you want to start your learning experiences as close to your child as possible – with your community and neighbourhood, and then start moving out to bigger concepts like provinces, countries, and the globe – adding more complex ideas and subjects such as being a responsible citizen, the environment, how history and geography are tied together, and more complicated topics of earth sciences.īelow are some ideas for teaching geography at various general age / grade ranges. The Canadian Council for Geographic Education has put together a scope & sequence plan for students across Canada for Kindergarten through Grade 12, divided into 6 essential elements:
![]() ![]() If you are thinking about joining even 1%, you should definitely give it a try. Senergy Fitness and the community that comes with it is what I needed to motivate me and jumpstart my journey on a healthier road. Another amazing thing about Senergy is that everyday the workouts are different which keeps things not only interesting but also keeps your muscles guessing what’s going to be next.The technology Senergy Fitness uses, which includes heart rate monitors connected to a large screen, helps you see your heart rate, calories burned, points earned and percentage of max effort in a simple to see color based reference. Also, because of the nature of the class, everyone can work at their own pace and level while being encouraged and motivated to give 100% (whatever that looks like for an individual), not only by the trainers but also other class participants and friends. Senergy Fitness is amazing because no matter if you have been there a day or a year, every workout is explained in detail. It definitely put me at ease when each exercise was explained/demonstrated prior to the workout. Unlike some of the "Big Name Gyms", all of the trainers at Senergy are very friendly, approachable and knowledgable. Senergy has turned this non-class, traditional gym going guy into someone who craves and looks forward to the next workout.The first day I walked into Senergy was overwhelming, but I was immediately greeted by Bobby Aldridge, owner and trainer. The idea of group training classes is not one that has ever interested me.until Senergy. I am only a couple weeks into it, and I already feel better and am excited to go everyday! Senergy is helping me believe in myself! The best part is that I just have to show up.I don’t have to think about what exercises to do.it’s all mapped out and demonstrated. The workouts are different everyday which keeps it exciting. I like the system they use (showing individual heart rates, etc) which helps me see where I am at any given time. Because of the environment that they have created, I can work at my own level and pace while being encouraged and motivated to give 100%. ![]() All of the trainers are very friendly and approachable. Bobby (trainer/owner) is very professional, friendly, and we got right to work on assessing where I am and talking about where I wanted to be fitness/weight wise. ![]() Senergy came highly recommend to me, so I thought I would check it out AND I AM SO GLAD I DID! From the first moment I stepped in the door, I felt at ease. Honestly, I have not truly exercised in many years! I was nervous to step out and try something new. The thought of stepping foot into a gym for the first time was really overwhelming and intimidating for me. That particular workout kicked my butt, but I continued to come back, and I'm really glad I did, because I already have more energy and am seeing a transformation in how I look and feel.I encourage everyone to check this place out! You're gonna love the way you feel afterward! In fact, all the trainers here are motivating and keep classes fun and challenging! My fellow gym-mates are also very encouraging and help contribute to this wonderful community by giving you a high-five after completing a workout and, if it's the last class of the day, helping put away the equipment for the next day of nothing but the HIITs.My wife and her sister have been coming here for a while before I decided to try it for myself one Friday morning. I know it's been said in other reviews, but it really is true: the owners Bobby and Stacy are always excited to see you, they workout alongside you, and take a sincere interest in your progress. Not only are the workouts a great challenge for all skill levels, what truly distinguishes this place from the other gyms and personal trainings I've been a part of is the sense that we are all family. Senergy Fitness is tucked away in a nondescript shopping center off Old Alabama Connector where it meets Mansell, but once you step inside, it's an entirely new world. ![]() |
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