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Dual: Crossovers between virtual and physical worlds

Rob Myers

Nottingham Playhouse
5 September – 30 October

After a glorious false start in the 1990s, the previously over-hyped technologies of virtual reality have been quietly reclaimed in a more sustainable and democratic way through Free Software and Open Source hardware. The show “Dual” at Nottingham Playhouse showcases art that mostly uses these new technologies. A theatre is the perfect setting for the reality play of virtual reality. Curatorial collective The Cutting Room (Clare Harris and Jennifer Ross) have organized the funding, production, and presentation of artworks that mix the virtual and the real in creative ways.

Michael Takeo Magruder’s “Deconstructed Metaverse” (with Drew Baker and Erik Fleming), 2012, is installed on the upper landing of the theatre. The windows on the landing have been glazed with images of warmly coloured softly undulating colours. On closer inspection they are pixellated and have endless lines of computer code superimposed over them in small white type. The code is XML representing a virtual world, and that virtual world can be seen and interacted with on monitors in front of the windows. They display a ceiling-less ultra-modern rotunda with windows glazed in images of the views that could originally be seen through the real windows that are now glazed with images of the site-specific virtual world.

The first, smaller, monitor sits on a plinth alongside the circuit board that runs the virtual world using OpenSim under GNU/Linux from a single USB memory stick. You can use a keypad to explore the world, your presence there represented by a generic default human avatar that walks and flies around the island. Or you can visit the virtual world over the Internet. In either case, a large screen further along shows a rotating view of the island, its architecture and inhabitant(s).

Magruder has worked with virtual environments since the VRML era, and “Deconstructed Metaverse” continues some recurring themes while bringing them to a new level. There are multiple layers of reality and presence to this work that the viewer can find themselves looking into and out from, relating to other onlookers as part of the audience or part of a performance in the virtual world themselves.

Brendan Oliver’s “Particulation” uses a Microsoft Kinect to capture the poses and motion of pairs of patrons walking through the Playhouse’s ground floor bar. A laser-scanning motion tracker and the software to process its input would have been unobtainable for most artists a decade ago. Oliver makes good use of hardware that was liberated against the wishes of its manufacturers and of software frameworks that are shared more freely.

Oliver uses them to capture and evoke the movements of two people who may not realise that they are the inspiration for the visual art on the wall. They are translated into a particle system of bubbling circles of light projected just far enough away from the sensor that monitors them that the connection between captured movement and animated image is not immediately obvious from all angles. Particulation has the feeling of joyous discovery and exploration that the best interactive multimedia art can bring to a space.

Below ground, “Mirror On The Screen” by Charlotte Gould and Paul Sermon uses similar technology to Deconstructed Metaverse to create a pocket universe of symbolic scenery and objects from children’s stories. In order see the screen presenting the virtual world and use the keypad to move your avatar around it you must stand in front of a printed backdrop where you are watched by a webcam. The resulting video stream is fed into the virtual world and superimposed onto cracks in its reality.

In addition to seeking the highest place in the forest, the edges of the world, and all the objects and characters within it, you find yourself hunting your own reflection. The tables are turned as the avatar you are watching starts watching you, and your purpose becomes seeking out further reflections. The setting of the theatre puts the viewer in a frame of mind open to the drama of the virtual world and its looping back on reality. Far from jolting you out of the experience, suddenly being faced with your own image in the virtual world draws you in further.

Finally, Kim Stewart’s “Sigma 6” is a 3D computer animated film set in a dystopian high modernist moonbase-like environment of harsh architecture and harsher treatment. The virtual world-like quality of the animation, and the avatar-like quality of its persecuted protagonist have their reality punctured in a way that continues the theme of mixed realities in a way that turns towards body horror.

These common themes of blurring virtual environments with real bodies and places allow the works to complement and distinguish themselves from each other artistically and technically. The Cutting Room are to be applauded for assembling such a thematically tight and technologically competent show that both serves and is served so well by the context of the institution that it is staged in.

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Futbol Turk en Onyekuru leaves Galatasaray after being recalled by Monaco

Galatasaray have seen the departure of Henry Onyekuru after the conclusion of his loan deal. The 23-year-old winger moved to the Turkish club on a loan deal from Monaco during the winter transfer window, but he has been recalled by the French outfit. In his 12 appearances for the Turkish outfit, Henry Onyekuru made three assists and scored just one goal. He has now spoken about a desire to come back to the Premier League with some clubs expected to show interest. The Nigerian spent two years at Everton even if he did not make any appearance for the club. During these two seasons, he was sent out on loan to Anderlecht and Galatasaray.

 After making his debut for the Nigerian national team back in 2017,Onyekuru has featured in 11 games for the national team. He was recently part of the Nigerian team that was able to secure a third place finish in the recent Africa Cup of Nations. It would not be a surprise if his international profile helped him secure a move away from Monaco, where he has failed to establish first team on a regular basis. Monaco’s decision to recall the players before the start of the new season will give him time to settle and also be part of the pre-season.
“The Premier League has always been my dream and I hope to return someday.I was very happy I called my mum; you know she named me after Henry Nwosu. I didn’t cry but could not eat.It has been a good experience so far with the Super Eagles; we are on the right path with a good coach, young talents; everyone is on the same goal. I think spectator will be back when the cure is found, playing without the fans is not the same,” said Onyekuru.

 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:18:48 +0000 content 144 at Galatasaray enter the race to sign Ryan Fraser on a free transfer

Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly entered the race to sign Ryan Fraser on a free transfer this summer. The Scotland international is currently contracted to Bournemouth until the end of June and he has shown no indication of signing a short-term extension such that he can see out the remainder of the season with the club.
 That has already led to criticism from some fans and pundits but the forward remains unperturbed with his agents already in contact with interested clubs. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been regarded as the front-runners to sign him but reports claim that Galatasaray have entered the player’s pursuit as they aim to find a replacement for loan star Henry Onyekuru.

Fraser obviously has the ambition of playing in the Champions League at the current phase of his career and both Gunners and Spurs may not offer him the opportunity next term. As a result, Galatasaray have emerged as an option but they are currently fourth on the table and only on course to qualify for the Europa League.
With table-toppers Trabzonspor banned from European competitions for the next two years because of breaking FFP regulations, the third position could be sufficient to reach the second qualifying round of the Champions League. Galatasaray are presently two points off third-placed Sivasspor and reports claim that they must qualify for the premier competition to have any chance of signing the 26-year-old winger.
 Fraser was in superb form for the Cherries last term with seven goals and 14 assists in the Premier League but he has struggled to replicate the performances this season. He has bagged only one goal and four assists for the south Coast outfit and has personally admitted that the speculation over a big-club move has contributed to the average league displays on the field.

 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:56:47 +0000 content 143 at Ahmed Musa rejects links with Galatasaray ahead of summer move

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has rejected suggestions that Galatasaray have made him a concrete offer for his signature. The Turkish giants are keen to sign the Al Nassr forward and he is one of the many transfer targets for the club including Liverpool winger Shaqiri. The prospect of playing for a club like Galatasaray will be difficult to turn down for Musa at 27 years of age. The Nigerian captain has tried to succeed at the top level of the game with little success. His best time in the spotlight came when he was playing for the likes of CSKA Moscow and Leicester City.

However, the time with the Premier league club came to an end in 2018 when Al Nassr picked him up for € 16 million. The striker has a contract with the Saudi Arabian club until the summer of 2022, but he has been inching for a return back to the top game. The Super Eagles captain would be delighted at the prospect of joining Galatasaray.
The likes of Maicon and Nordin Amrabat used to play for Galatasaray, but they are now atAl Nassr. It is believed that they have done enough to convince Musa about a return back to the top flights. After having had a nomadic career, Musa may be looking for one big time in the sunlight.

Yet, the forward has rejected suggestions that he is seriously considering a move to Turkey by saying that his only focuses on fulfilling the contract with Al Nassr. “Galatasaray is a well-known team in Europe. However, there have been no offers to me or my manager so far. I am a player of Al Nassr and I have a contract here,” said Musa, who has so far scored no goals in 17 league appearances this season.

 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 08:28:52 +0000 content 142 at STURRIDGE EYES MLS MOVE

Former Liverpool striker has agreed to terminate his contract with Trabzonspor in a bid to move to United States with David Beckham's Inter Miami. The past few months have been very eventful for Sturridge, he left England for Turkey in the summer. He attracted interest from hosts of premier league sides, West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa were all credited with the player, but he chose to move outside England. Reports suggest he was heading to Galatasaray, only for Him to sign a contract with Trabzonspor.

 Sturridge, 30, has made 16 appearances for the club this season. He has scored seven goals and provided four assists, but he has decided he is taking his career to MLS with David Beckham's Inter Miami.
 Sturridge has been a keen admirer of his future employer and the admiration between the player and the former England captain might have played a big part in convincing the player to make the move in mid-season to the United States.
Now a free agent, the Studgemeister General is only eligible to join a new team whose transfer window is still open. According to Turkish journalist Haluk Ayyıldız, that team is set to be Inter Miami.
 Beckham's side began their Major League Soccer journey on Sunday, but they fell to Los Angeles FC and the brilliance that is Carlos Vela.

The inexperience in the squad was glaring and the addition of the former Chelsea player might be what the club needed now. For Sturridge the MLS will provide him another opportunity to take his career to an environment that is crazy about soccer. The union between the player and the newly established franchise will be a win-win for the parties involved.
 As exhibited by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the MLS is not a retiring league for stars. After impressing during his stint with La Galaxy, he got a move to Act Milan.

 Tue, 12 May 2020 11:31:27 +0000 content 141 at Diagne dismisses Forest rumours as he is keen on a return to Turkish Football

Galatasaray forward Mbaye Diagne has claimed that he is not attracted by the prospect of moving to Nottingham Forest. This comes as a major blow for the Championship outfit, who were hoping to sign him in the summer. The 28-year-old is currently playing for Club Brugge in Belgium after deciding to go in search of first-team football. At the start of the campaign, Diagne made the switch to Belgium where he will spend the rest of the season.

 Immediately after making the switch, he gained a lot of attention after failing to follow the instructions in the Champions League game against PSG. This led to a fine and suspension.
The Senegalese forward has played for a string of clubs during his career Juventus. As a result, he has a wealth of experience of ways leagues in Europe. Nottingham Forest have been looking to improve their strikeforce and the 28-year-old could have been a valuable addition given his age and experience. The player is rumoured to cost around €8 million. This would represent a slight loss for Galatasaray, who spent €10 million in order to sign him fromKasimpasa. There are also intentions forDiagne to restart his Turkish league career, where he has had a lot of success.Diagne came up with 30 goals as he ended the previous campaign as the top scorer in the Turkish league. In his six games for the Belgian outfit,Diagne has already come up with four goals.

Nottingham Forest are in the play-offs of the Championship, but they have scored only 48 goals so far this season. This is the lowest tally top seven teams in the Championship. The pause in the campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic has given Nottingham Forest time to focus on areas where they can improve on the pitch.

 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:28:49 +0000 content 140 at COVID-19 Hits Football Betting

With the World Health Organization declaring the Coronavirus as a pandemic, many major league and college sports events in football have been cancelled in Europe, the US, and more across the globe.

For those who frequently scour the internet with free football betting tips, now might not be the most exciting time to bet on the sport. The virus has become an unprecedented problem in the sports betting and casino betting industries. In these times of health crisis, how will COVID-19 impact football betting?

Less games means less to bet on

In the past week, the top five European leagues as well as all prominent European football competitions have been indefinitely suspended as health professionals advise people to avoid the large gatherings. Serie A, Italy’s top football league, has been one of the major leagues that has been postponed due to the country’s coronavirus outbreak.

With football games being postponed for the past week and counting, what will football punters bet on?

Many football betting fans have now turned to lesser known or far-off leagues just to place bets. These leagues include the Turkish Süper Lig, and Russian Premier Leagues, among many others. While these leagues satisfy the gap that major European and American leagues will leave, it will be harder to watch the matches and to find the odds.

No bets equals industry profit loss

If suspensions are prolonged, the number of cancellations of sports events will lead to millions of lost economic activity and will directly affect sports betting revenue.

In Italy alone, betting shops and internet cafes such as Snaitech and Newgioco have been forced to close in compliance with the government’s recently enforced policy.

Meanwhile, UK retail betting continues to experience difficulties after last year’s decrease of maximum stakes on fixed-odds betting. This has caused decreased revenues with top bookmakers such as William Hill and GVC.

If the UK enforces the same emergency health measures as Italy, this would further negatively impact the country’s sports betting industry this year.

What will happen to sports betting in the near future?

Legal Sports Report, an online betting news coverage, has addressed that futures bets will be postponed until there is more clarity on the situation and the date the seasons will continue. For the meantime, some sportsbooks have already withdrawn futures markets of suspended leagues.

However, if more sports events will be cancelled in the future, it could heavily impact sports betting in the UK. Kevin Dale, gambling veteran says.

"If a large number of sports fixtures aren’t played then we have a real problem. There is always the migration from online sports betting to online casino/virtuals betting of course, which could offset some of the pain, but the ‘interest overlap’ between the two is only around 30%."

 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 08:15:14 +0000 isport 139 at Mircea Lucescu fancies Inter Milan to end Juventus’ Serie A dominance

 Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb, Lucescu acknowledged that the Nerazzurri have a good chance of breaking Juventus’ long title streak, particularly after the character shown during the 4-2 comeback over Milan where they were two goals down at the break, he told the publication: “Inter showed a lot of character in the derby.

 “This is their year, they are incrediblehungry, and it is thanks to Conte, the club and the whole environment. As I said, it is the year of Inter. It will not be easy because Juve will not let go, but the win in the derby, is a signal. Eriksen is someone who has great experience and Lukaku has been good too. I like this team.”

 The Nerazzurri leapfrogged Juventus to the top of the league table after Maurizio Sarri’s side succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Hellas Verona on the road. Still, there is a long way to go for the season to conclude and the Nerazzurri not only need to contend with the holders but also Lazio, who are just one point behind them in the standings.

 Lazio have been the most consistent club over the past couple of months and the unbeaten run has propelled them to the third spot with a one-point deficit to the top. They are scheduled to entertain Inter at home during the forthcoming league game and a victory could take them to the top, should Juventus drop points once again. The Bianconeri take on relegation-threatened Brescia at home for the weekend.

 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:09:04 +0000 content 138 at VILLA READY TO SIGN NZONZI

It was supposed to be one of his many successful stints at a football club but Steven Nzonzi and Turkish giants Galatasaray have decided to call it quits, with the Club getting increasingly irritated at him even just being around the club training ground.

The French man was suspended by the club earlier in the month and the World Cup winning midfielder has reacted by saying he is no longer ready to continue his loan spell in Turkey from Italy.

It's not been a good season for Gala - the Turkish giants finished bottom of the Group A of the UEFA Champions League (thus missing out on the consolatory Europa League spot) have since taken their disgrace a bit further by currently sitting 7th on their national league’s table. The fans are far from happy!

In a reaction that many believes firmly lies in the struggles and failures that have befell the club since this season, Nzonzi’s suspension has been met as nothing more than looking for who to blame while the ship sinks. With  having odds on him even making it to the Christmas braek, the writing appeared to be on the wall for the talented but infammatory Frenchman.

The France international had a solid CV at Stoke and Blackburn and Dean Smith’s currently struggling Aston Villa side are desperate to have the wantaway. His parent club Roma don’t even want him back so it tends to make the deal easier for the English side to close.

Villa have struggled for form all season and in desperate attempt to survive the drop, the midlands are on a signing spree of proven and capable hands to make sure their worst fears do not come to pass. Liverpool’s former goalie Pepe Reina recently joined them and a whole host of loanees are expected to fly down and put pen to paper before the January transfer window closes.

Galatasaray remain on the lookout for a savior that will salvage the season they seem to be losing every weekend and letting the likes of Steven Nzonzi to depart in the manner he did is the kind of decision they might come to regret by the end of the season.

 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:05:22 +0000 isport 137 at TOSUN NETS ON PALACE DEBUT

One of the best things to ever happen to the Turkey national side, Cenk Tosun, has struggled to lay claim to a respectable starting berth all season.

Clubs need goals above every other thing from their strikers and any striker that fails to meet such a requirement is easily shown the exit door. In the world of scoring goals, you’re either scoring them or you are not and no team has the patience to wait around for you to find your potential in an unforgiving league like England’s - which has prompted a shift in Tosun's thinking.

Tosun recently made the switch from Everton to Crystal Palace and his first test couldn’t be harder given that his team was facing Manchester City. Apart from Liverpool, no other team instill matchday dread into their opponents before the ref even blows his whistle like Pep Guardiola’s men.

The quality of squad they possess is the one that can only truly be tested by similar world class squads like Barcelona and Real Madrid. Every other team especially the relative peasants of England like Crystal Palace can only hope to cause a stir mostly by luck. Lets put it this way - pnters weren't exactly flocking to  to back Palace to cause an upset.

That luck did fall on Cenk Tosun as the Turkey international’s goal, his first for his current club ensured Palace denied Manchester City from taking all three points.

The Citizens did pull two back thanks to the hustling spirit of Sergio Aguero but other spirits were determined to make sure City fell further from Liverpool as the usually dependable Fernandinho guided the ball into his own net in injury time.

The draw sure serves as a boost for both Crystal Palace and their latest loan signing. For City, it represents everything that have went wrong for them this season. Even when they manage to play well, they someone find ways to lose point thus making Liverpool’s raising of the league title a sure deal

 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:00:36 +0000 isport 136 at Ozil Praised by Neuer

German World Cup winner Manuel Neuer has spoken positively about compatriot Mesut Ozil, who retired from national team duties shortly after the 2018 World Cup. The Arsenal midfielder was heavily criticised after Germany’s shock group stage exit at the previous global tournament and that contributed towards his retirement from international football.

 When pressed on the Ozil situation, the Bayern Munich captain said that he had a great experience of playing with the Gunners star, right from the academy days at Schalke 04. He added that his compatriot always wanted to have fun and play football, and it was disappointing with the way things paved off the field for him.
He told: "We had great years together. What he always wanted was to have fun and play football. The things that happened off the pitch were not always fortunate. Criticism is part of our profession, we ourselves are our harshest critics. The coaches deal with it in a much more relaxed way these days than in the first years. There are still rules on how to handle it as a professional. Every player knows that he has to take responsibility himself."

Germany have gone through a major transition since the World Cup exit at the group stage last summer and a number of young players such as Serge Gnabry and Kai Havertz have made the cut for the national team. On the other hand, manager Joachim Loew has axed the likes of Thomas Muller, Jerome Boateng, and Mats Hummels from national team duty and he has clearly stated that the trio won’t be picked for the team in the future.

With just a couple of years remaining to the 2022 World Cup, Germany are still under a transitional phase and the Euro 2020 tournament over the summer should give a clear idea whether they can compete with Europe’s elite. England are presently regarded as the favourites for the continental competition between June and July this year.

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Careers: Does the reality match expectations?

27th September, 2018

How many people do you think will land their dream job in their 20s?

At Futures for You, we'd like to see everybody land their dream job early in life.

According to the latest research, less than a third of people ages 22-29 are in jobs related to their late-teen career aspirations. However, that figure is highly dependent on job sectors.

For example, 11.22% of people had dreams of entering artistic careers, aspiring to be writers, actors, and producers in their late teens. However, as 22-29-year-olds, just 1.4% have made it into these types of roles.

On the other hand, the education sector has been much more rewarding for those looking to make a career out of it. 8.76% of 16-21-year-olds envisioned a future career in teaching, and, as 22-29-year-olds, more than half (4.5%) have achieved that.

What does that mean for you?

It’s fair to say that looking for work is becoming more difficult. The evolution of technology and digital media have meant that applying for roles is more accessible than ever before – Leading to more people applying for each job and making it harder to stand out against the crowd and get yourself noticed by employers.

There are many things you can do to give yourself the competitive edge when applying for jobs, including:

  • Keeping your CV up to date
  • Tailoring your covering letter to the position and company you are applying for
  • Framing your skills and experience to show your suitability for the position
  • Brushing up your existing skills, or even discovering new ones

You don’t need to do it alone

Futures for You can help.

Often, taking the right advice at the right time can be the difference between being overlooked, and getting yourself noticed.

Our advisers are on hand to help you to highlight your skills and experiences, grab the attention of employers and help you to drive your career in the direction you want to take it.

Whether your dream job is the same as it was when you were 16, or if you find yourself looking to do something completely different. Don’t let anything hold you back from reaching it.

Ready to get started?

You can talk to our advisers in person, or get information over the phone.

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Democrats set state House debate for Monday

The Hall County Democrats will host a debate Monday, April 16, for the two Democrats running for the state House seat held by Rep. Emory Dunahoo, R-Gillsville, who is running for re-election.

Patrick Anderson and Alana Watkins are the Democrats in the race. The House District 30 debate will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Spout Springs branch of the Hall County Library System, which is located at 6488 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.

The district includes Flowery Branch, Oakwood and parts of Gainesville.

Anderson works as a certified public accountant in Oakwood, and Watkins has listed her occupation as consultant. In the past she taught language arts for the Hall County adult learning center.

Dunahoo doesn’t have a primary challenger. He works in the poultry industry and began his first term in 2011.

Hall County Democrats House District 30 debate

When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 16

Where: Spout Springs branch, Hall County Library System, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

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Your Dentist in Naples Explains the Link between Gum and Heart Health

February 20, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — galleriateam @ 7:34 pm

February is American Heart Health Month. Learn about the relationship your gum health has with your heart from a dentist in Naples. February is American Heart Health Month and National Gum Disease Awareness Month. Did you know that these 2 pieces of your health are actually linked? In fact, an increasing number of studies show a relationship between the health of your gums and the health of your heart. In an effort to raise awareness on the importance of keeping your gums healthy, your dentist in Naples has explained some of the risks and prevention tips for gum disease.

What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease, an infection and inflammation of your gums, can also affect your supportive tissue and bone. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to damage of your gums and even tooth loss. The earliest stage, gingivitis, can be reversed by good oral healthcare and routine visits to your dentist. However, if the disease persists, it can leave permanent damage to your oral health.

This disease is typically caused by plaque and tartar buildup from poor oral healthcare. Smoking and the use of tobacco products can also contribute to gum disease. Additionally, you may be at a greater risk of gum disease if you have a family medical history or have an existing immune disorder.

How Can Gum Disease Affect Your Heart?

In addition to the damage that gum disease can do to your mouth, recent studies have linked it with more serious overall health issues. Studies have shown that gum disease can increase your chance of cardiovascular disease and related issues by 20%. It also increases your risk of other problems like stroke, diabetes, cancer, and even Alzheimer’s.

How is Gum Disease Treated?

Gum disease can be treated using 2 common methods: scaling and root planing and antibiotics. With scaling and root planing, your dentist will clean away plaque and food debris from above and below your gumline. Then, they will smooth out your tooth roots to make it harder for plaque to buildup under your gums in the future.

If you’re especially susceptible to gum disease, your dentist may recommend antibiotic therapy after the scaling and root planing. This is medicine applied to your gums that will help you fight infection even after you leave the office.

How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?

Thankfully, preventing gum disease is simple! Use these tips to keep your gums in shape for a healthy heart:

  • Brush twice a day and floss once a day
  • Use antibacterial mouthwash
  • Quit smoking or using tobacco
  • Maintain biannual checkups with your dentist

If you notice red, bleeding, swollen, or tender gums, contact your dentist right away for treatment. That way, you can keep your mouth and heart as healthy as possible.

About the Practice

At Galleria Dentistry, we have a team of 3 dentists who take the time to build relationships with their patients. They understand the link between gum disease and your overall health, which is why they want you to know the importance of healthy gums. For any questions, they can be contacted through their website or by phone at (239) 249-8582.

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Some really good news for PC gamers everywhere, as it seems one small battle against invasive anti-cheat has been won.

Recently, DOOM Eternal gained the brand new Denuvo Anti-Cheat tech, which is not to be confused with their usual DRM tech. This addition entirely broke it in the Steam Play Proton compatibility later for Linux and enraged the wider PC community for being added after the game was already released. Just take a look at how the user reviews went on Steam…

On Reddit, id Software made a post to explain their plans for updating DOOM Eternal after the backlash. In the post they explained that the anti-cheat will be removed from the game in the next update. They also said that if/when they try again in future, at minimum they "must consider" that it will have the ability to play single-player without it.

Going even further than that, Michail Greshishchev, the Product Owner at Denuvo claims that Denuvo Anti-Cheat will actually support Proton in future releases. They mentioned this over on Valve's Proton GitHub issue tracker:

Denuvo Anti-Cheat will have Proton support out-of-the-box for releases beyond DOOM: Eternal. Feel free to @ me directly with feedback once you had a chance to try it. I'm happy access is restored for you guys.

It's not entirely clear if they mean it will work with online play, or just auto detect Proton to disable it for single-player parts of games. If they clear that up, we will let you know. Either way, it's good to see because Linux gaming is starting to have more attention paid to it.

DOOM Eternal can be found on Steam.

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If I had any interest in this game I would still play it on Stadia.

Any game that will be a monstrous download should be on Stadia
Vax 21 May
We found a witch, may we burn her?!
That's good news.
One question, what games does use denuvo anticheat more them Doom ethernal?
Quoting: LibertyPaulMIf I had any interest in this game I would still play it on Stadia.

Any game that will be a monstrous download should be on Stadia

Dude, this game is about 60GB. Monstrous, yes, but Stadia uses about 16GB an hour while you play. Waaaay worse.
Nanobang 21 May
I'm delighted by the resemblance the reviews graph has to blood pouring from a wound
Ok, so does that mean PES 2020 will be playable online in the future?
aokami 21 May
Can't stop myself thinking we're closer to get Death Stranding working on Proton when it's out.
Though playing offline would defeat the actual point and message of the game...

Also I'm fucking mad they want to bring that shit over Linux, but I'm even madder:
1) Devs don't take the time making native Linux versions because of industry momentum, ultimately games would run better/faster and users would jump straight on switching to Linux to get a few more FPS and pay 100-200 quids less off of their computer for windows;
2) Devs can't code decent multiplayer with safe autorithative checks server side because they ducttape multiplayer on top of a singleplayer game engine, as industry standards expect your game to be multiplayer but no-one plays those.

Don't get me wrong these are not easy things to get done, but they are not even trying.
Hopefully we had exceptional initiaves from the community to get Wine and DXVK.
(Not to mention the efforts the Khronos group is putting struggling to bring standards against industry monopolies).
But come on.. Do we have to wait another decade to enjoy the same games than people playing windows or consoles ?
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Quoting: musojon74Pleased with their response. It can’t just have been Proton users review bombing it, why does it affect the Windows community so much? Also out of interest Denuvo not working would also affect Stadia wouldn’t it?

Stadia does not not need Denuvo since it's both piracy-proof and cheat/tamper proof.

Also, Windows users are upset because they too don't like software having kernel level access to their systems.
Good on them. Although if they're buying their OS from Microsoft it seems to me a bit late to worry about that kind of thing.
Gobo 21 May
I would love to see a return of the LAN game option (bonus points for dedicated servers) when it comes to multiplayer. That way games would last as long as there are people willing to play them together, not until the provider decides to pull the plug. Users can play without unpleasant random player shenanigans. And anti cheat measures would then be limited to public online play, but single player and LAN games (could be tunneled by various means) would be unaffected.

I know, there are a few cool exceptions that still have those options, but I miss the ubiquity of LAN games of about 20 years ago.
soulsource 21 May
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Quoting: keanThese programs are basically useless, I gave up on Rust and PUBG, because it was still full of cheaters.
I wish these will support Proton in the future, I would like to play some competitive FPS with my friends while sticking to Linux.
Feels to me like the point of those "anticheats" is not to get rid of cheaters at all... I wonder what their real purpose could be 🤔

It's snake oil for publishers.

Paranoia is fun. No, here the point IS to get rid of cheaters. You're thinking of DRM. Doom Eternal already uses Denuvo DRM, which, yes, is to make the pulbishers/shareholders happy. Denuvo anticheat is a different thing entirely.

Don't worry, I was of course not being serious.

I work as coder in a game development studio, and am well aware of both, Denuvo Anti-Cheat and Denuvo Anti-Tamper. One of our games was using Denuvo Anti-Tamper until it got cracked a few weeks ago.
Anti-Cheat is something we try to avoid for obvious reasons (mostly security concerns), but just as with Anti-Tamper it's ultimately the publisher's decision.
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With continued uncertainty relating to travel restrictions, government directives and reports from leading health organizations, Gartner has made the decision to reevaluate its conference portfolio for the remainder of 2020. As a result, we have made the decision to cancel the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, scheduled to take place in Denver, November 9 – 10, 2020.

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Companies must advance their supply chain planning capabilities or risk falling behind. Yet supply chain planning remains an underutilized resource. Now is the time for supply chain planning leaders to elevate the visibility of the function and demonstrate value to the overall business.

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Last year’s sessions covered how to:

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    • Heads of supply chain planning: Measure maturity and advance your planning process through Gartner's proprietary, fact based content.
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    • Heads of Demand Planning: Learn how to develop and orchestrate a demand-driven value network throughout your business in order to optimize costs and forecast accurately.
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On another day we might have won it - that was the verdict of Boro Under 19s boss Craig Liddle after his side bowed out of Europe in a brave 1-0 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain.

Jean-Kevin Augustin’s goal late in the first half settled the last 16 tie in the French giants’ favour at a rainy Stade Georges-Lefevre as Boro’s UEFA Youth League adventure was ended .

But Boro created five excellent chances with Harry Chapman hitting the bar from one of his three efforts and Alex Pattison and Callum Cooke were both desperately unlucky not to score as PSG were given a real scare.

“I thought the boys were brilliant,” Liddle said. “With the way that we set up and with our game plan, they found it hard to break us down and we were always a threat on the break.

“Their bench was getting more and more agitated because we were frustrating them, and that’s credit to our boys.

“If Alex Pattison had scored at 0-0 it might have been a different outcome, and on another day we probably would have won it.

“The only time they got behind our midfield and back four was when they scored and it was a clinical finish, although you have to give their keeper credit for making two really good saves.

“We are disappointed, but we couldn’t have asked any more from the boys in the game and throughout the whole European campaign.

“The players can hold their heads high and hopefully some of them are able to go on to bigger and better things.”

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PSG had more first-half territory and possession but Boro created the better chances before the hosts took the lead.

Playmaker Chapman curled a fantastic effort off the top of the crossbar following a 20th minute short corner, then turned creator as he teed up Pattison, who was denied by onrushing keeper Remy Descamps.

Augustin finished an incisive move down the middle when he cut inside a defender and scored low and left-footed inside Boro keeper Aynsley Pears’ near post.

Boro got on the ball more after the break however and Chapman hooked off target at the start of the second half after being played in by Cooke.

And it was hands on heads time for the visiting players when Cooke fired narrowly wide of an open goal after Descamps failed to deal with a floated free-kick.

There was a sigh of relief from Boro when captain Josef Wheatley made a goal-line clearance after Lamine Ba’s header beat Pears.

Both sides exchanged late chances, with Chapman seeing his near-post chip tipped behind for a corner by Descamps.

Boro kept going until the end but the ball would not fall for them as PSG booked a home quarter-final against Roma.

Liddle’s Boro Under 18s make a swift return to domestic duty on Sunday when they play Sunderland at home (11am).

BORO: Pears, Johnson, Coulson (Mondal 60), Wheatley (c), McGoldrick, Elsdon, C Cooke, Pattison, Jakupovic (Curry 86), Chapman, McGinley. Unused subs: Dawson, Cook, Hegarty, Tavernier, Hetherington.


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Second Normal Form (2NF)

First Normal Form (1NF) does not eliminate redundancy, but rather, it’s that it eliminates repeating groups.

Instead of having multiple columns of the same kind of data in a record, (0NF or Unnormalized form) you remove the repeated information into a separate relation and represent them as rows. This is what constitutes 1NF.

Second Normal Form (2NF):
Second Normal Form (2NF) is based on the concept of full functional dependency. Second Normal Form applies to relations with composite keys, that is, relations with a primary key composed of two or more attributes. A relation with a single-attribute primary key is automatically in at least 2NF. A relation that is not in 2NF may suffer from the update anomalies.

To be in second normal form, a relation must be in first normal form and relation must not contain any partial dependency. A relation is in 2NF if it has No Partial Dependency, i.e., no non-prime attribute (attributes which are not part of any candidate key) is dependent on any proper subset of any candidate key of the table.

In other words,

A relation that is in First Normal Form and every non-primary-key attribute is fully functionally dependent on the primary key, then the relation is in Second Normal Form (2NF).

Note – If the proper subset of candidate key determines non-prime attribute, it is called partial dependency.

The normalization of 1NF relations to 2NF involves the removal of partial dependencies. If a partial dependency exists, we remove the partially dependent attribute(s) from the relation by placing them in a new relation along with a copy of their determinant.

Consider the examples given below.

Consider table as following below.

STUD_NO            COURSE_NO        COURSE_FEE
1                     C1                  1000
2                     C2                  1500
1                     C4                  2000
4                     C3                  1000
4                     C1                  1000
2                     C5                  2000

{Note that, there are many courses having the same course fee. }

COURSE_FEE cannot alone decide the value of COURSE_NO or STUD_NO;
COURSE_FEE together with STUD_NO cannot decide the value of COURSE_NO;
COURSE_FEE together with COURSE_NO cannot decide the value of STUD_NO;
COURSE_FEE would be a non-prime attribute, as it does not belong to the one only candidate key {STUD_NO, COURSE_NO} ;
But, COURSE_NO -> COURSE_FEE, i.e., COURSE_FEE is dependent on COURSE_NO, which is a proper subset of the candidate key. Non-prime attribute COURSE_FEE is dependent on a proper subset of the candidate key, which is a partial dependency and so this relation is not in 2NF.

To convert the above relation to 2NF,
we need to split the table into two tables such as :

       Table 1                                    Table 2
STUD_NO            COURSE_NO          COURSE_NO                COURSE_FEE
1                 C1                  C1                        1000
2                 C2                  C2                        1500
1                 C4                  C3                        1000
4                 C3                  C4                        2000
4                 C1                  C5                        2000
2                 C5

Note – 2NF tries to reduce the redundant data getting stored in memory. For instance, if there are 100 students taking C1 course, we dont need to store its Fee as 1000 for all the 100 records, instead once we can store it in the second table as the course fee for C1 is 1000.

Consider following functional dependencies in relation  R (A,   B, C,   D )

AB -> C  [A and B together determine C]
BC -> D  [B and C together determine D]

In the above relation, AB is the only candidate key and there is no partial dependency, i.e., any proper subset of AB doesn’t determine any non-prime attribute.

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In a move that probably doesn’t come a huge surprise, Sky 1 have picked up The Blacklist: Redemption, the spin-off from the main Blacklist show, it has been announced.

The show follows Liz’s husband Tom Keen (Ryan Eggold) as he teams up with his mother Susan ‘Scottie’ Hargrave (Famke Janssen) as they combine their unique skills and shadowy contacts to solve deadly problems that governments daren’t touch.

In the series premiere, Tom heads to New York for an appointment with his father’s attorney about his estate. However, the trip proves to be anything but routine when Scottie ropes him into helping her rescue a kidnapped CIA agent. Meanwhile, Tom’s relationship with his mother is complicated when a figure from his past gets in touch, and shocks him with possible evidence of a conspiracy within his family.

The series, which started out as a ‘backdoor pilot’ on the main show, tapped David Amann, who previously served as showrunner on Castle, as showrunner and exec producer.

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The Construction Products Regulation is the final part of this task to reduce the negative consequences of fire. We can work on prevention to limit the number of fires, but there will always be fires. We must therefore work to reduce the consequences of these fires, and cables have an influence on fires.

General Cable has formed an active part of this CPR development through several Cable Manufacturers’ associations and Standardization groups in Europe.

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Comparing Vegan Skin Care Products

You’re excited that you’ve found more vegan skin care products that use natural ingredients.

This is bound to happen with greater frequency now that more consumers are starting to demand higher-quality products that are made with conscientious, healthy ingredients. Manufacturers are in the business of making money, and that means catering to these demands once they hit a profitable frequency. This is good news for your skin, but it does present a problem.

How do you determine that new product’s place within your daily, weekly and monthly skin care routines? How do you decide whether you want to switch to a new product, stick with products you’ve been using for a longer period of time, or somehow combine brands to create a new and more effective skin care regimen? It gets more and more confusing as you find more products that meet your standards, but there are some things to keep in mind which will make these decisions easier.

Cruelty-Free Practices

This new product uses natural ingredients, but how were those products tested? You may assume that a vegan product doesn’t use animal products or byproducts and therefore doesn’t harm animals, but you still have to question whether the natural ingredients used in the product were tested on animals. Natural doesn’t mean it didn’t harm animals as it was being prepared for the market. If you have two products to choose from, the one that is vegan and cruelty-free is your best option.

The Product vs. Ingredients

You may have found a product that wasn’t tested on animals, but were individual ingredients used to create the product tested on animals? Some ingredients are perhaps natural, but are there other ingredients which are synthetic and potentially hazardous to your health? You have to go beyond studying the product as a whole and start breaking it down to investigate the ingredients used to create the product. This is going to help you weed out some imposters that pose as healthy alternatives when they have dirty secrets.

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Natural ingredients are only effective if they are used in the right quantities and for the right purposes. As you research ingredients, make sure there is some scientific evidence backing up the claims made by the manufacturer of your product. You have to match the right ingredients to the outcome you want to experience from using the product.

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When it comes down to exchanging one product for another, there are benefits to use products from one brand that are designed to work together. This synergistic quality will deliver better results, and you also get better and better results when you use the same products consistently over a long period of time. Change things up too often, and your results will suffer.

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Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses to the assault, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 23.

The incident is believed to have involved several people and took place at the junction of Leret Way and Middle Road between 1am and 2.30am.

The victim, who is in her 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries to her eye. She has since been discharged but police say her injuries are potentially life-changing.

Detective Constable Nick Boulton, who is investigating the case, said: “This was an extremely nasty assault which left a woman severely injured.

“Having now reviewed CCTV from the area, it seems that there were people walking along Leret Way and Middle Road at the time of the attack who may have seen what happened.

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Castelmezzano, surrounded by a rocky landscape, has preserved its original medieval urban layout with houses built on the rock according to the ancient form of terracing and stone slabs roofs. This walking tour will take you to the discovery of the historical center, small but suggestive for its particularity of houses founded on the rock, and for the many steps up to Piazza Emilio Caizzo. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Lucanian Dolomites mountains.

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The ‘Year of Return’ celebrations have stimulated Ghana’s economic growth since its inception in January this year, according to Mr Akwasi Agyemang, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA),

He said the number of visitors to the country had positively impacted the private sector space including; airlines, hotels, tour operators, restaurants and arts and crafts.

Addressing journalists on the “December in Ghana Stakeholders engagement,” in Accra, highlighting events to be held as part of the year-long celebrations of the ‘Year of Return’ in December, he said various Art Centres’ merchants confirmed increased sales as compared to last year as tour operators had increased bookings to areas with linkage to the Trans-Alantic Slave trade.

Mr Agyemang revealed that the estimated amount money spent by a tourist in 2017 was $1862 but had risen to a significant $2,589, adding that the average stay by travelers had increased from 8 to 10 days.

Improved Diaspora relations, international media coverage, community involvement, high profile visits and celebrity endorsements were other benefits of the ‘Year of Return’ to the economy so far, he said.

He appreciated the media for disseminating all events and information about the celebrations thus lifting the name of Ghana high among its African counterparts and appealed to them to continue to support the rest of the upcoming activities.

Ms Annabelle Renee Mckenzie, Manager, ‘Year of Return,’ outlining the programmes for December thanked all events organizers for coming up with various events to mark ‘December in Ghana’.

She said there would be series of events from December 1, 2019 running through to January 2020 all to celebrate 400 years of African Resilience.

The events included: December 1st 2019 Exclusive Premiere, Perfect Picture 2, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, December 5 to 26  Diaspora from local to foreign art exhibition at 1 Dodi Link, December 6 live X festival with Cardi B at Accra Sports Stadium, December 6th  to 7th Gold Coast Experience at the Black Star Square December 6 to 7.

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Impact Evaluation of Out-grower Schemes in Ghana

Apl. Prof. Dr. Jann Lay
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Research Questions

The overall objective of the impact evaluation is to measure and evaluate the investment of the Agricultural Trade and Investment Fund (AATIF) in two of WIENCO’s out-grower schemes in Ghana. In particular, two out-grower arrangements, the Cocoa Abrabopa Association for cocoa farmers and the Masara N’Arziki for maize farmers, are under investigation. The main interest lies in identifying the causal link between participating in WIENCO’s out-grower arrangements and the following outcomes and their development over time: Productivity Levels, employment opportunities, farm and overall household income, living and working conditions, risk exposure regarding total household income; and farm-households’ risk coping strategies and mechanisms.

Contribution to International Research

The project will provide evidence on the extent to which contract farming schemes can help improve rural livelihoods of smallholder farmers and their families and communities.

Research Design and Methods

The 5-year evaluation will be conducted by a consortium of the Center for Evaluation (CEval) and the GIGA, together with Ghanaian partners. A mixed-method approach will be embedded in a profound contextual analysis. The evaluation will combine a quantitative analysis of household and village surveys with qualitative insight into WIENCO's impacts derived from focus group discussions (FGDs) and expert interviews. The reports will provide the counterpart with robust evaluation results while also presenting practical recommendations to improve WIENCO's activities.

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Baseline data have been collected in 2016 and 2017 and the corresponding two reports have been submitted to the Common Fund for Commodities. Together with AATIF, the Fund will decide on whether the reports will be published.

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NEW YORK, NY – October 28, 2014 –  Mancini•Duffy, a leading architectural and interiors practice, announced that it has been commissioned by Normandy Real Estate Partners to provide full architectural design services for the renovation and modernization of Normandy’s 125 West 25th Street. Initial plans call for prime ground-floor retail and expanded retail storage in the lower level of the 12-story, 140,000-square-foot loft office building located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. In addition to the retail component, the top ten floors will offer new office space with a fresh, modern infrastructure.

“We’re truly looking forward to working with Normandy Real Estate Partners  on the renovation of its building at 125 West 25th Street,” said William Mandara, Jr., a principalat  Mancini•Duffy.  “It’s a great opportunity to showcase the firm’s capabilities, while highlighting how efficient design provides a strong advantage to property owners looking to reposition their assets.”

For 125 West 25th Street, Mancini•Duffy has designed a unique lighted glass curtain wall encompassing the first three stories and replacing the existing and antiquated metal skin.  The firm has also created a new tenant lobby for the eastern portion of the building along25th street, while a freight area will be constructed on the west side’s entrance.  Plans also call for the complete upgrade and modernization of the building’s mechanical, HVAC and plumbing systems we well as LEED Gold certification.

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W Series: Heading into penultimate weekend with Jamie Chadwick leading the way

W Series: Race One - Hockenheimring

After four races in the inaugural season of the W Series the racers head to Assen in The Netherlands for Saturday’s race with the championship still in the balance.

Jamie Chadwick has held the lead since the first race in Hockenheimring which she won after starting on pole, with Alice Powell and impressive youngster Marta Garcia joining her on the podium.

Chadwick could only take second spot in the Belgian city of Zolder as she finished being Beitske Visser and the leaders fellow Brit, Powell, finished second.

Since then Powell has had two awful race weekends as she failed to finish in both Italy and on their return to Germany when they raced in Norisring.

Williams development driver Chadwick grabbed her second win of the season in the third race in Misano before 18-year-old Garcia was first past the chequered flag in the last race.

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The drivers have been kept occupied in the build-up to the race with press days and several announcements. There was news of an extra ‘show’ race on Sunday with the grid starting in reverse order based on Saturday’s result, although the result of that battle will not affect the championship.

While they have also confirmed the prize fund that the drivers will collect when the series concludes after the sixth and final race at Brands Hatch on August 11th.

The first champion will receive just under £400,000 ($500,000), with second and third place drivers receiving £200,000 ($250,000) and £100,000 ($125,000), respectively. With the reserve drivers due to receive £6,000 ($7,500) each.

The prize money may not seem like much compared to top earners and legendary Motorsport champions like Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel but it is estimated the winner will still earn more than at least five current F1 drivers.

There was also confirmation that next season’s top competitors will receive super license points which are needed to race in the holy grail that is Formula 1. A huge step if the competition is to become the pathway to F1 that it wants to be.

What next?

For the title race to go down to the final race in England, Dutch driver Visser needs to finish in the top four in her home race this weekend.

Chadwick has been the favourite throughout the whole series but she will know that she cannot get complacent for one minute if she is to lift the title. Her 83 points sees her ten ahead of Visser and with 23 more than Garcia who sits on 60.

W Series Norisring - Qualifying & Race

The latter of the two is someone the leader will have to watch out for after the Spaniard won last time out in Germany. The teenager is highly rated and will be full of confidence with just two races left.

While the experienced Powell (5th) will be keen to make up for past disappointments as she looks to improve on fifth place in the table and eight points behind Fabienne Wohlwend.

Qualifying will commence on Saturday at 8.30am, with the race at 3.10pm.

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Since September I've been interning with St Luke's Gas St, a church plant in the heart of the Birmingham. I'm taking a year to journey with this church and serve the vision to be #lightforthecity. I'm surrounded by incredible people who love and serve Jesus and I'm loving learning from them as I get a picture of what it looks like to work in full-time ministry (particularly students) and do life with Jesus. I'd love for your support in my adventure year! A hugely important way you could help me is through prayer. My Father is working on my character and it feels like He's pruning me so that I bear more fruit (see John 15). So I'd love your prayer that in everything I'd know Him more and that He'd shape me to be who He has for me to be. I'd super appreciate your prayer for our incredible students too that they'd grow in love with and faith in the person of Jesus and bring change to their city. Check out this great story from our weekend away: I'd also love your financial support. I'm working a few hours a week but I have several expenses (like petrol/car maintenance/clothes/food) to cover. I'm also teaching myself Physics A-level before I study engineering at uni next year, and I have some exam fees to cover. I'd appreciate it a lot if you could prayerfully consider supporting me financially - as a one-time gift or regular donation. Thank you so much for your time and friendship. If you want to know more of what I'm up to please let me know - I'd love to share and give updates. Thanks a bunch Tim Koh (Timtern - Tim the intern)

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Is that cash flow property investment worth the risk?

Tips for successful property investment from day one

Property investment today is being questioned as a worthwhile strategy. Affordability is the issue, with some property experts saying that property prices are overvalued. In September 2016, for example, UBS said that London property prices are the second most overvalued in the world.

I don’t hold with the view that property is overpriced in the UK. Demand is way higher than supply. PwC forecasts that the number of households in the private rented sector is set to increase from less than 6 million today to more than 7.2 million by 2025. Property market dynamics would have to reverse for property investment to be a bust here.

However, if you’re beginner investor, it can be hard to have faith in a market that ‘feels expensive’. Instead of investing in a property that you hope will rise in price, you should consider investing in a property that will produce income.

In this article, you’ll learn:

  • The most common property investment error uneducated investors make
  • What positive cash flow property investment is
  • A simple calculation to evaluate your investment
  • How to reduce risk when you invest for cash flow
  • My top tips to make the best property investment for cash flow

Avoid this classic beginner investor mistake

One reason property prices keep on rising is that uneducated investors buy without doing proper research or due diligence. They see property prices rising, get scared they’re going to miss out and buy at any price. They hope that their investment will rise in value and make a packet when they sell.

This strategy is guaranteed to cost you your shirt. If not on the first deal, then on a subsequent investment.

What is positive cash flow investment?

Instead of buying a property hoping to make a killing from a rise in value, a more conservative approach is to invest for positive cash flow. Your main gain will be a stream of steady income:

  • Investors who buy stocks for cash flow receive their income by dividends. It is usually paid quarterly.
  • When you invest in property for positive cash flow, you’ll benefit from monthly rental income that pays more than your costs.

You probably won’t experience the excitement of a large and fast jump in the value of your investment property. And you probably won’t feel the pain of a collapse in your property price. Instead, you’ll have joined the real game of property investment: steady wealth-building.

Short-term market fluctuations don't concern long term cash investors. They’re building wealth towards a goal, and are less likely to make poor, emotion-led investment decisions.

Evaluating your investment

You’ve done your property investment research and are buying in the best places to invest in property UK. How do you know the investment property you’re considering compares well with other income-generating assets? You need to work out your real yield. This is an easy calculation which takes no more than a few seconds to make:

Let’s say you’re considering a property for £200,000:

  • You’re going to pay a deposit of £50,000 and benefit from leveraging using a buy-to-let mortgage of £150,000
  • The mortgage plus other costs total £1,100 per month
  • Your rental income is £1,400 per month
  • You net  £300 per month – or £3,600 per year

On your original cash investment of £50,000, your real yield is 7.2% (£3,600/£50,000). That’s a decent yield.

How to reduce risk when you invest for cash flow

There are several strategies you can use to reduce risk when investing for cash flow. These include using a buy-to-let mortgage broker to get the best mortgage deal, structuring your investment to pay the least tax, and ensuring you get great tenants.

Apart from these strategies, always do your property research. Invest in value. Buying in the best places to invest is always rewarded in the long term.

Top tips for beginner investors in cash flow property

Investing in cash flow property is a good way for beginner investors to get started. It helps to start small and learn about property investing, including the emotional aspects. It’s also a great strategy if you are investing in creating retirement income, and build a wealth pot to leave as a legacy to your loved ones.

Here are three top tips for investors who are starting in cash flow property investing:

1.      History repeats itself

History is no guarantee of future returns. However, history does repeat itself. Property prices in the UK have doubled on average every seven to ten years. That’s been true since the end of World War II. Every downturn (of which there have been few) has been followed by a strong rebound in prices.

2.      It’s not all about yield

Don’t invest simply because a property offers the highest yield today. Make certain that the property you buy is one that will perform in the long term. Invest in a property that benefits from the property fundamentals to support tenant demand and property value: shops, schools, transport links, major employers and major investment.

3.      Get educated and get help

There is no need to go it alone. Get help, get advice, and get educated. Every minute spent with a property consultant, reading investment education blogs and articles, digesting property investment books, and researching potential property investments is a minute well spent.

Contact one of our team today on +44 (0)207 923 6100, and we’ll help you discover the best property investment opportunities for market-beating real yields on your investment. Unless, of course, you’re happy to leave your money earning 1% in the bank (if you’re lucky).

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