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my vote for DH1 , i liked the song

In my SteelSeries Rival 3 review in January, I said the mouse was easy-to-recommend to anyone on a budget (you can find it for $29). In fact, the rat landed itself on our Best Gaming Mouse page as the standout budget option. My primary complaint about the mouse was its cable--a 6-foot-long rubber monstrosity that had a tendency to tangle and a texture that provided more traction than I’d like. SteelSeries has addressed that complaint with the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless (MSRP $50). It has some of the hallmarks of the best wireless mouse, like excellent battery life. But SteelSeries also changed a lot of what I liked about the original Rival 3. SteelSeries didn’t reinvent the wheel with Rival 3 Wireless. Its shape closely resembles that of its wired predecessor, with the exception of a detachable top plate, which houses the two AAA batteries used to power the mouse. (We’ll talk more about the wireless functionality in a bit.) The company describes the Rival 3 Wireless as a right-handed ergonomic mouse, but that’s only because it only has buttons on its left side. Otherwise, it’s shaped like an ambidextrous mouse, and SteelSeries targets it toward fingertip and claw grippers. The Rival 3 Wireless is also ever-so-slightly smaller than the original Rival 3. It’s 4.74 inches long, 2.3 inches wide at the front, 2.64 inches wide at the back, 0.85 inches tall at the front and 1.49 inches tall at its peak. The wired Rival 3 measures 4.75 x 2.3-2.64 x 0.85-1.49 inches. Unfortunately, the Rival 3 Wireless, which is mostly ABS plastic, is also quite a bit heavier than the Rival 3, weighing between 3.38 and 3.73 ounces, depending on if you opt to use one AAA battery or two for longer battery life. That’s up to 1.01 ounce heavier than its predecessor, which feels more significant than it sounds. Some weight gain is to be expected when making a wired mouse wireless, however, because of the additional hardware requirements. The Rival 3 Wireless finds itself in good company at this weight: it’s similar to the Logitech G305 Lightspeed for example, as well as the Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless (3.49 ounces each). Lighter wireless mice, such as the Logitech G Pro Wireless (2.82 ounces) and Razer Viper Ultimate (2.56 ounces) cost significantly more than the Rival 3 Wireless. Luckily, that added weight also makes the Rival 3 Wireless feel a bit sturdier than its predecessor. Other aspects of the mouse feel mighty familiar. The scroll wheel texturing is typical SteelSeries, the matte coating is grippy without being too rough and the buttons all feel satisfying to press. On the other hand, there is some wobble on the primary mouse buttons, as well as a bit of pre-travel. But in daily use, these issues weren’t distracting. Of course, this wouldn’t be a mass-market gaming mouse without some form of RGB backlighting, but the approach here is a bit different. The Rival 3 had RGB backlighting along the bottom of its case and via the SteelSeries logo but not on the scroll wheel. The Rival 3 Wireless only features lighting on the scroll wheel, however, likely helping to keep cost and weight down. Gaming Performance I’ll be upfront: I would probably like the Rival 3 Wireless a lot more if I hadn’t started using the HK Gaming Mira-M a few months ago. I’ve grown so accustomed to using an ultra-lightweight mouse (the wired rat is only 2.22 ounces) that using a ‘normal’ mouse feels strange. I’ve started to adapt, and this won’t be a negative for people who have yet to hop on the ultra-lightweight bandwagon. That said, the Rival 3 Wireless mostly performed as expected. It debuts the SteelSeries’ TrueMove Air optical sensor, an upgrade over the wired version’s 8,500-CPI TrueMove Core. The new sensor has a CPI range from 100 to 18,000 that feels like every other modern sensor, as well as a max velocity of up to over 400 IPS if you’re using one of SteelSeries’ best RGB mouse pads and 400 IPS otherwise. The sensor can handle up to 40g of acceleration. I didn’t have any sensor-related problems flicking on to heads in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, cutting down guards in the demo for Ghostrunner or absently clicking my way through Divinity: Original Sin 2. This is a modern gaming mouse with modern gaming performance. Going wireless also benefited my game. I appreciated the lack of a cable that can get caught on my desk -- or pounced upon by my cat -- which automatically gives the Rival 3 Wireless an advantage over the Rival 3. Nothing else about the Rival 3 Wireless truly stood out.The mouse neither astounds nor confounds; it simply meets my expectations for a modern gaming mouse. SteelSeries used mechanical switches for the left and right buttons, but they felt pretty typical. The two side buttons were positioned in a way that felt just right in my hand, so even if there will be some natural variance between users, I’m comfortable saying their placement is fine. Wireless Performance The Rival 3 Wireless offers your choice of connecting via Bluetooth 5.0, which should give you longer battery life and save you a USB port, or via a USB Type-A dongle. But for gaming, you’re encouraged to use the dongle. Because seemingly every gaming brand has its own wireless tech these days, the dongle uses SteelSeries’ Quantum 2.0 Wireless technology. It operates on the 2.4 GHz band, broadcasts on two wireless channels across 40 frequencies to fight data packet loss during potential wireless interference and is also built for long battery life (more on that below). Due to my setup, I did suffer interference issues with the Rival 3 Wireless and its Quantum 2.0 dongle at first. My PC usually sits under the left side of my desk, and I typically notice connection issues when a wireless mouse is on the far-right of my somewhat large mouse pad, which is roughly 2.5 feet away from my gaming PC. With this setup, I encountered some problems with my crosshair jumping about and button presses being lost, which is frustrating in single-player games and a deal-breaker in competitive titles. Clearing any clutter from my desk (my phone, any beverages, etc.) and bringing the hardware closer together addressed those problems. Since modifying my setup, the mouse’s dongle connection has been reliable. Some products just have to be met halfway; the Rival 3 Wireless is one of them.

Wiltshire-based Swindon Powertrain has launched an electric conversion package for the original Mini. Following the launch of the brand's own Swind E electric Mini, the system allows owners of the famous British city car to swap its original A-Series petrol engine for a zero-emissions unit. Available to order now from £8850 plus VAT, the conversion kit is centred around the company's recently launched HPD E 'crate' motor, which is claimed to offer the highest power-to-volume ratio of any automotive propulsion system, weighing in at just 50kg and producing 107bhp. The package, sold as the Classic Mini Kit, comprises the electric motor and a set of brackets that allow it to be implanted in an original Mini's engine bay with no modification required. The entire kit weighs just 70kg (roughly half that of an original Mini's engine and gearbox combined) and is supplied with new CV joint housings that mate with original-specification Mini driveshafts. A standard differential is included, although buyers can optionally upgrade to a limited-slip unit. Further upgrade options include an on-board charger and AC-DC converter. Performance details remain unconfirmed and will vary slightly according to the specification of each converted car, but the Swind E Mini - using a slightly different powertrain - was capable of 0-60mph in 9.2sec and a top speed of 80mph. Customer deliveries for the new kit will begin in December 2020, with Swindon Powertrain targeting classic car enthusiasts, specialists and EV conversion firms. Commercial director Gerry Hughes said the new product has been launched in response to "over 500 requests for more information on the HPD E system," many of which, he said, were from owners of classic Minis. “We have tried to make our kits as easy to use as possible, re-engineering and redesigning the package so that it fits perfectly in a classic Mini, and offer our clients the ability to take just the HPD E Powertrain system or purchase extra, optional EV parts,” he said. The firm will still offer the Swind E Mini as a complete product, alongside a base version of the HPD E motor that can be installed in a wide variety of vehicles, including kit cars, classic cars and commercial vehicles. A spokesperson suggested to Autocar that the company could develop a line of specially adapted HPD E motors for use in other classic cars, too.

On Karwa Chauth, a po[CENSORED]r Hindu festival in north India, women observe a day-long fast without consuming any food or drinking water. So it is natural for one to eat as soon as one breaks their fast after moonrise. But, it is important to note that you should not feast right after breaking your fast. To help you understand what to eat and what to avoid, here are some basic health tips. Since the body stays without food and water throughout the day, it is important to not let your body over-eat after breaking the fast. This is because it might cause acidity or bloating which might hamper your digestion. Follow Karwa Chauth Live Updates here So, what should you have after breaking your fast? Water Since dehydration causes tiredness and dizziness, it is important to hydrate yourself first. Avoid fried foods Fried foods often cause acidity. Instead, go for a balanced, low spice meal with a high content of protein, vegetables and your staple grain. Can include dry fruits Figs, dates and almonds are good energy boosters right. Keep them handy. Avoid processed sugars Include homemade sweets to celebrate the occasion. However, avoid over-indulgence. Stay away from tea and coffee Caffeine can cause acidity if consumed right after a fast. You can instead opt for buttermilk, coconut water or lemon water which will soothe the digestive tract.

Rabat – The World Bank has announced that its board of executive directors approved a $150 million fund to help finance Morocco’s Urban Transport Program. The program, which started in 2015, seeks to reinforce Morocco’s capacity to offer quality service in public transport. “It also supports local infrastructure for transport and investments,” the World Bank said in a statement on Tuesday. The World Bank said that the objective of the additional financing is to adapt the program to address new priorities of transport, including those linked to the impact of COVID-19. The program seeks to prioritize local investments to boost Morocco’s urban transport sector. World Bank Maghreb Country Director Jesko Hentschel commended the additional financing, saying that the bank seeks to support Moroccan authorities in maintaining their “momentum for reform, and to develop enough, affordable transport for the country’s urban po[CENSORED]tion.” The World Bank official said the demand for urban mobility is increasing in Morocco. Hentschel also emphasized the importance of safe means of transport. He said the pandemic has shown that investing in “safe affordable and efficient public transport is more important today than ever to foster economic and social inclusion and to help mitigate climate change.” Morocco’s Urban Transport Program to be “tangible.” The program’s support for investments in the sector benefited 40,000 daily users of urban transport through “improved” quality of service. The program’s extension seeks to see the number of daily beneficiaries of urban transport increase to 130,000. The new phase of the program emphasizes advising local urban authorities to prioritize sustainable services in favor of local demand. “Transport corridors, most in the form of Bus Rapid Transit, will be developed to improve citizen access to economic opportunities and social services,” the World Bank said. Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior and various municipalities are implementing the program. The World Bank said that the closing date of the Urban Transport Program was extended to June 2024, recalling the institution’s support for Morocco’s National Strategy for Urban Mobility. “The World Bank has mobilized technical assistance to advise on key policies to improve the sector’s governance and develop affordable transport in Morocco’s main cities,” the institution said. Morocco has invested heavily in the infrastructure sector in recent years. The North African country’s infrastructure investments ranged between 24% and 38% of the country’s GDP from 2001 to 2017.

my vote for DH1 , nice rhythm

my vote for DH2 , better sound

Unlike most other modern computing devices, Raspberry Pis have no internal storage, relying instead on removable microSD cards as their primary boot drives. While it’s true that you can boot a Raspberry Pi 4 off of an USB SSD or Flash Drive, most of the time, it’s easier, more affordable and an overall better idea to stick with a microSD card. But which microSD card should you buy for your Raspberry Pi? To help find the answer, we tested ten different 32GB cards on a Raspberry Pi 4, a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and a Raspberry Pi Zero W to see which offers the best performance for the money. We chose the 32GB capacity because it offers more than enough room for most use cases while not being appreciably more expensive than 16 or 8GB cards. Raspberry Pi OS can run on a card that’s as small as 8GB (see how to set up a Raspberry Pi), but that leaves you very little extra space. With every update and release slowly using more and more of your card, 8GB will soon become too small for a typical setup. Even if you are running a game emulation system with lots of ROMs, you are unlikely to exceed 32GB (though some have). We’re honestly shocked that the best performing Raspberry Pi microSD card in our roundup is also the cheapest one and comes from a lesser-known brand. It’s also rated UHS Speed 1 rather than 3, although these ratings are largely meaningless (at least for Pi owners). In fact, we were so surprised at this card's performance that we tested a second unit to make sure the first one wasn’t a fluke. Tom's Hardware is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Home Best-picks Best microSD Cards for Raspberry Pi By Avram Piltch 21 hours ago Improve your Pi performance with the right microSD card Best Raspberry Pi microSD cards Unlike most other modern computing devices, Raspberry Pis have no internal storage, relying instead on removable microSD cards as their primary boot drives. While it’s true that you can boot a Raspberry Pi 4 off of an USB SSD or Flash Drive, most of the time, it’s easier, more affordable and an overall better idea to stick with a microSD card. But which microSD card should you buy for your Raspberry Pi? To help find the answer, we tested ten different 32GB cards on a Raspberry Pi 4, a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and a Raspberry Pi Zero W to see which offers the best performance for the money. We chose the 32GB capacity because it offers more than enough room for most use cases while not being appreciably more expensive than 16 or 8GB cards. Raspberry Pi OS can run on a card that’s as small as 8GB (see how to set up a Raspberry Pi), but that leaves you very little extra space. With every update and release slowly using more and more of your card, 8GB will soon become too small for a typical setup. Even if you are running a game emulation system with lots of ROMs, you are unlikely to exceed 32GB (though some have). The Best microSD Cards for Raspberry Pi Silicon Power 3D NAND (Image credit: Silicon Power) 1. Silicon Power 3D NAND Best Overall Capacity: 32GB | UHS Speed Class: 1 | Speed Class: 10 $6.99 VIEW AT AMAZON Strongest Raspberry Pi 4 performanceGood performance overallLow priceWhite surface for labelingSlow boot timesLesser-known brand We’re honestly shocked that the best performing Raspberry Pi microSD card in our roundup is also the cheapest one and comes from a lesser-known brand. It’s also rated UHS Speed 1 rather than 3, although these ratings are largely meaningless (at least for Pi owners). In fact, we were so surprised at this card's performance that we tested a second unit to make sure the first one wasn’t a fluke. 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It also, by a hair, loaded all of our apps fastest on the Pi 4, though its boot time was second slowest. The Silicon Power NAND 3D card also performed well on Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and Pi Zero W, though it didn’t lead in as many categories. In addition to its performance, the card has one huge advantage over most of its competitors: the ability to physically write on it. Because the surface is partially white, you can scribble on it with a Sharpie marker. That helps immensely when you have multiple cards in a drawer and don’t know which is which. Selling for a modest $8.51 (£7.29) at publication time, the Samsung Evo Plus offers solid performance from a highly-trusted brand at a very reasonable price. Samsung backs the Evo Plus with a 10 year warranty and claims that the card can survive X-rays, magnetic radiation and even 72 hours in seawater. Most of us probably aren’t worried about submerging a card in water, but it’s nice to know that if you waterproof your Raspberry Pi, the card will be fine too. In our tests on the Raspberry Pi 4, the Samsung Evo Plus offered consistently strong application opens, coming within 0.2 to 0.3 seconds of the leader. It also booted in a speedy 24.7 seconds, only 0.7 seconds slower than the Kingston Canvas React. The card had solid transfer rates in IOzone, though its 4K random writes were a little disappointing (rates were much higher in the Raspberry Pi Diagnostic test). On the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, the Evo Plus got really good application open times and slightly better 4K writes. Other Raspberry Pi microSD Cards We Tested Not every product deserves to be listed as one of the best Raspberry Pi microSD cards. Here are some other cards we tested and our brief take on each. SanDisk Extreme: This card really was not bad, offering solid all-around performance for, at press time, a little more than $10 or £10. PNY Performance Turbo: The most expensive card we tested at $14.90 (UK price N/A), this card did not live up to its name or its price tag. The Raspberry Pi Diagnostic tool gave the Performance Turbo a failing grade, thanks to an awful 4K random write speed of 0.8 MBps. Its sequential numbers were also subpar. Lexar 633x: The second least expensive card we tested, the Lexar 633x isn’t all bad. Its app open and boot times were good, but its 4K random write speed and its sequential write speed were poor enough for it to flunk the Raspberry Pi Diagnostic test. Silicon Power Elite: This card costs a few dollars more than the Silicon Power 3D NAND and yet it performs so much worse. It was the slowest card to boot by far, taking more than twice as long as the fastest booting card on both the Pi 4 and Pi 3 B+, the Kingston Canvas React. It had the slowest app open times and also failed the Raspberry Pi Diagnostic Test. Fatty Dove: You wouldn’t expect much of a no-name brand like Fatty Dove so you won’t be disappointed. This card was rated UHS 3, proving how meaningless these speed numbers are. It failed the Raspberry Pi Diagnostic test, thanks to really poor 4K random writes and overall sequential writes. MicroSD Speed Ratings and Types: What Do They Mean? Advertisement When you’re shopping for a microSD card, whether it’s for Raspberry Pi, a phone, a camera or a Nintendo Switch, you’ll see as many as four different types of speed ratings listed, the first three of which measure minimum sequential write speed in MBps. The SD Association provides a detailed explanation by to keep it simple, here’s a brief list: Speed Class: The oldest class system appears with a circle around the number. The highest class, class 10, is a mere 10 MBps so any new card will meet this standard. UHS Speed Class: This is the most common spec and appears as either a 1 or a 3 inside of a U symbol. The 1 promises 10 MBps and the 3 offers 30 MBps. However, in practice, we’ve tested cards rated as UHS 1 that were just as fast as 3s. Video Speed Class: This is shown as a V with a number after it and is commonly shown as V30 (30 MBps), V60 (60 MBps) or V90 (90 MBps). Application Speed Class: This is a newish metric that measures IOPS rather than sequential throughput. Cards can be rated either A1 (1,500 IOPS random read / 500 IOPS random write) or A2 (4,000 IOPS random read / 2,000 IOPS random write). Few of the cards we tested were rated for A1 (and none for A2) as 32GB cards don’t tend to have this classification. However, several users in the Pi community report that the A2 cards make no difference in Pi performance. Jeff Greeling has a comprehensive article comparing A2 and A1 microSD card performance on Raspberry Pi where he finds zero benefit. Almost all cards are marked with the UHS rating or 1 or 3, fewer have the Video Speed and only a few high-end cards are marked with the Application Speed. In addition to labeling their cards with some of these classes, vendors will offer their own estimates that are much more generous. For example, Samsung claims that its Pro Endurance card can get up to 100 MBps reads and 30 MBps writes, even though it is only labeled as UHS class 1 (10 Mbps). In practice, these classes meant nothing, because cards with UHS class 1 often outperformed those with class 3. You’ll also see that some cards are listed as microSDHC while others are specked as microSDXC. These standards mean nothing for performance and only tell you something about the capacity that you already know from the number of GB. microSDHC (high capacity) cards are those that go up to 32GB and microSDXC cards support higher capacities (but could also be 32GB). Either type works fine in a Raspberry Pi. How We Tested Raspberry Pi microSD Cards We used a combination of synthetic and timed tests to measure microSD card performance on Raspberry Pi. Because it has the highest possible transfer speeds, we ran the full suite of tests on the Raspberry Pi 4, including FIO (Flexible Input / Output tester), which usually took more than five hours to complete. On the Pi 3 B+, we ran just IOZone and the application and boot time tests and, on the Pi Zero W, which is slow to open every app, we used IOZone alone. IOZone Results on Raspberry Pi microSD Cards IOzone is a po[CENSORED]r Linux storage benchmark that measures read and write speeds. We owe a huge hat tip to Jeff Geerling whose excellent article on microSD card benchmarks inspired us to use IOzone in our testing. We configured it to test both random and sequential reads of 4K and 1,024K blocks with a total file size of 100MB. We also enabled the direct I/O option that bypasses the operating system’s cache so we’re getting a better idea of the card’s performance on its own. When we tested on the Raspberry Pi 4, the Silicon Power 3D NAND card, which coincidentally is listed as UHS Speed 1, comes out on top in the all-important 4K random write, 4K sequential write, 4K sequential read, 1,024K random read and 1,024K sequential read tests. The SanDisk Extreme Pro, Samsung Pro Endurance and Kingston Canvas React all put in strong showings as well. The Silicon Power Elite, while more expensive than the company’s 3D NAND did very poorly as did the Lexar 633x, the PNY Performance Turbo and the Fatty Dove 32GB card.

We keep getting glimpses of what the future might look like for Windows 10, and how the overall interface is set to change substantially down the line, with the latest sneak peek showing how more rounded corners could be introduced – and more besides. Specifically, the Settings panel would seem to be set to benefit from a touch of UI renovation, with rounded corners on the window itself, and also on the ‘Check for updates’ button in the screenshot you can see below (of the Windows update section). As Windows Latest reports, the interface changes are highlighted in screenshots which are mock-ups posted by Microsoft in the Tips app for Windows 10, and going by the build version (19542.1001) they’re not recent (from a few weeks back, or maybe even months). However, they’ve only just been spotted by a Windows Latest reader. How to speed up Windows 10 We solve 100 common Windows 10 problems How to uninstall a Windows 10 update Aside from the rounded corners, the other notable elements here include the Settings app having a nifty new icon top-left, and the use of more color (with the ‘Check for updates’ button being blue instead of plain gray). Other grabs show the same increased use of rounded corners and splashes of color. The fresh appearance is a more modern look, although remember that just because mock-up screenshots are floating around, that doesn’t necessarily mean Microsoft will go this way. Experimental changes can always be discarded or altered, of course – but that said, the revamp looks like a good move. Sun Valley We know that some major changes are in the pipeline, as we mentioned at the outset, with nothing less than a complete revamp for the UI, codenamed ‘Sun Valley’. That project aims to bring a more modern look to Windows 10, so the interface tweaks shown here make sense in that context, and it’s scheduled to arrive in the 21H2 feature update for Windows 10 (so roughly in a year). Some enterprising soul has even made a concept video of what ‘Sun Valley’ might turn out like, based on the UI changes Microsoft has indicated it’s planning, and that’s certainly worth a watch.

my vote for V2 , great text & effect

A prototype of the next-gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been spotted testing with minimal disguise, dropping more hints as to the model's final production design ahead of a launch in 2021. The C-Class has been redesigned from the ground up, with highly efficient new hybrid drivetrains and advanced autonomous driving technology set to be some of its key draws. Having experienced a sharp drop in C-Class sales in recent years because of the universal gravitation of buyers towards SUVs, the German maker is providing the fifth-generation model with many of the developments exhibited by the new S-Class. The new C-Class, codenamed W206, will challenge the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series when it arrives in UK showrooms in 2021. As evidenced by the latest prototypes, the design of the new C-Class is a clear evolution of the styling seen on today’s model. Although its exterior features a new-look front end with more angular headlights, the new car’s proportions, dimensions and overall silhouette remain very close to those of the model it replaces. The starting point for the new C-Class is Mercedes’ MRA (Modular Rear Architecture) platform. It offers a number of advances over the earlier version of the steel and aluminium structure. These include, according to insiders, more advanced electrical architecture that supports a 48V system, which is key to providing the 2021 model with a new range of plug-in hybrid drivetrains. The AMG performance variants will make a return, but as revealed by Autocar, the top-rung C63 will swap its V8 engine for a new hybridised 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit with more than 500bhp. The MRA structure uses a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with adaptive damping likely to be offered as standard across the range in most markets, including the UK. The new C-Class will continue to provide the option of rear air springs on selected models. As well as being used by the C-Class saloon, estate, coupé and cabriolet, the new platform will underpin successor models to the GLC and GLC Coupé, with a choice of both rear-wheel drive and optional four-wheel drive. New all-terrain model As an addition to the existing line-up, Mercedes has given the green light to a new Audi A4 Allroad rival in the C-Class All Terrain model. Based on the standard estate, it will receive more rugged styling, with unique bumpers and wheel-arch cladding, increased ride height and beefed-up underbody protection measures already brought to the larger E-Class All Terrain. The engine line-up for the fifth-generation C-Class will consist primarily of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines featuring a choice of EQ Boost mild-hybrid and EQ Power plug-in hybrid functions in combination with either a starter/generator or gearbox-mounted electric motor. New electric motor and battery technology should increase the efficiency of future hybrid drivetrains, although the plug-in C-Class is likely to continue to offer the 31-mile range of the current C300de at the start of sales. In a bid to make the new C-Class the most advanced car in its class, Mercedes will bring in the very latest autonomous driving features to set what one source involved in its development has described to Autocar as “new standards in human-machine interface in the automotive field”. Leading the push is a new Drive Pilot function with level three functionality. As pioneered by the seventh-generation S-Class, it will allow hands-off driving at speeds of up to 80mph for extended distances. This brings a whole new range of sensor functions, including long-range lidar, multi-mode radar, the latest ultra-sonic sensors and a new stereo camera from Korean supplier LG. It also provides the basis for a new level four automated valet parking function developed by Mercedes in partnership with Bosch. It allows the new C-Class to negotiate parking garages and manoeuvre into free parking spaces – all via a smartphone app interface. Advanced adaptive cruise control will allow the C-Class to follow the car ahead at speeds of up to 130mph, slowing down automatically when speed limits change. It will also support the usual active lane change, lane keeping, emergency stop and brake assist with cross-traffic functions. To make the most of these functions, the C-Class’s new interior will be inspired by the earlier Concept EQ. It will feature large digital displays incorporating both the instruments and infotainment functions as well as new touch-based controls in a less bulky dashboard. This will also provide a greater feeling of interior space, it is claimed.

Karwa Chauth 2020 Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Samagri, Mantra, Timings: Primarily observed by married women for the long life of their husbands, the tradition of Karwa Chauth is celebrated with much fanfare. The festival falls on the fourth day of the Hindu luni-solar calender, and will be observed on November 4 this year. While ‘karwa’ means earthen pots which are used to store wheat, ‘chauth’ means the fourth day. While it’s a po[CENSORED]r Punjabi tradition, states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh also observe the festival. As part of the day-long festival, married women and sometimes even women of marriageable age, fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being of their spouse/partners. They dress up in bright red ethnic wear and apply mehndi designs on their hands. On the day of fasting, after taking morning bath women take the pledge, which is called Sankalp, to keep the fast for the wellbeing of the husband and the family. It is also recited during Sankalp that the fasting would be without any food or the water and the fast would be broken only after sighting the moon. The Mantra to chant while taking the pledge is Om Shivaay Sharvaanaye Saubhagyaam Santathi Shubhaam! Prayaych bhaktiyuktanam Naariyanam Harvallabhe! ALSO READ | Karwa Chauth 2020 Date: When is Karwa Chauth in 2020? Women also offer prayers to the moon before breaking the fast – it also coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day observed for Lord Ganesha. The puja muhurat starts at 5.05 pm and continues till 6.22 pm – a duration of 1 hour 17 minutes. The moon is expected to rise at 7.46 pm but the timing may vary according to the climate. The Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 03.24 am on the same day and will continue till 05:14 am (November 5).

Morocco’s unemployment rate has maintained its growth, reaching 12.7% in the third quarter of 2020, from July to September. In the previous quarter, the unemployment rate broke the highest record since 2001 when it reached 12.3%. By annual comparison, Morocco’s unemployment rate increased by 3.3 points. In the third quarter of 2019, it stood at 9.4%. The unemployment rate remains higher in Moroccan urban centers compared to rural areas. In cities, the unemployment rate rose from 12.7% in 2019 to 16.5% in 2020. Meanwhile, the rate in rural areas witnessed an annual increase from 4.5% to 6.8%. Youth unemployment Unemployment in Morocco remains most prevalent among young people aged 15 to 24, with 32.3% unemployed. Additionally, the unemployment rate among university graduates in Morocco is 18.7%. By gender, the unemployment rate is higher among women (17.6%) compared to men (11.4%). Overall, the total number of unemployed Moroccans increased by 368,000 between the third quarter of 2019 and the same period in 2020. It went from 1,114,000 to 1,482,000, recording a 33% annual increase. Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) announced the new unemployment rate in its report on the domestic job market’s evolution in the third quarter of 2020. The HCP published the report on November 3. Over half a million lost jobs Between the third quarter of 2019 and the same period in 2020, the Moroccan economy lost 581,000 jobs, including 237,000 positions in cities and 344,000 in rural areas.

The ultrawide monitor category is firmly established as a gamer go-to. Though 21:9-aspect screens can be, and often are, used for productivity, they are best-suited for immersive games, like first-person shooters and vehicle simulators. Unless you don one of the best VR headsets, there's no better way to wrap a virtual environment around you. The downside to these displays has been price. On a cost-per-feature basis, they ride at the premium end of the spectrum alongside the best gaming monitors. But inevitably, prices fall, and what was once bleeding-edge technology is starting to become a commodity. Breaking the price barrier is the Gigabyte G34WQC. Sporting a 34-inch VA panel with 1440p resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, extended color and HDR, it sells for just $400 at this writing. It wasn’t long ago that these specs would set you back at least $800 so this is a definite coup. Gigabyte starts with our favorite monitor technology, Vertical Alignment (VA) and rolls in the latest gaming features. The G34WQC delivers a reliable 144 Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, as confirmed by our tests, althought it's not certified by Nvidia (for more, see our How to Run G-Sync on a FreeSync monitor article). Color comes in a wide gamut with the G34WQC specced for 90% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. And the monitor's WQHD resolution means an ideal 109ppi pixel density. That’s a sweet spot, where high frame rates are achievable with moderately-priced video cards, (including some of the best graphics cards). and the pixel structure is not visible to the user. You also get HDR support with a DisplayHDR 400 certification. Gaming features are included as well, starting with a handy on-screen display (OSD) joystick to control all monitor functions. There’s an effective overdrive to reduce motion blur, plus a backlight strobe to reduce it further, provided you’re willing to give up Adaptive-Sync. The Gigabyte G34WQC is an impressive package for $400 but does it perform as well as its specs suggest? Let’s take a look. Assembly and Accessories for Gigabyte G34WQC The tool-less assembly requires only attachment of the base with a captive bolt. The upright is already fastened in place, but if you remove it, there’s a 100mm VESA mount pattern for aftermarket arms and brackets with no adaptor needed. The cable bundle includes one each of HDMI and DisplayPort. There is no USB, since there are no corresponding ports. The power supply is internal, so an IEC cord is also in the box. Despite its extra width and heft, the Gigabyte G34WQC sits solidly on a substantial stand. The base is wide and deep enough to ensure stability. The upright is also quite beefy, keeping ergonomic movements appropriately stiff and free of play. There is no swivel adjustment, but you do get 4 inches of height and -5/20 degrees of tilt. However, at its highest point, the G34WQC sits a little lower than most monitors. You might have to adjust your office chair down a tad to put your eyes comfortably at center screen. The front view shows a thin bezel that's 9mm wide and flush mounted. The bottom trim is 18mm wide and features only the Gigabyte logo. There's an OSD joystick around the back-right side that controls all functions, including power. The status LED softly glows on the desktop, rather than being visible from the front. The back and side views are simply styled with just a few shiny bits surrounding the joystick and another Gigabyte logo. Ventilation happens along the top with a narrow grill. We observed only cool running during our time with the G34WQC. The input panel includes two each of DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0. At the native 3440 x 1440 resolution, you’ll need DisplayPort to support a 144 Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync or G-Sync) or use HDR. We were also able to engage HDR with both FreeSync and G-Sync (unofficially) at 144 Hz through DisplayPort. If you connect via HDMI, you'll be limited to a 100 Hz refresh rate OSD Features The G34WQC includes a well-designed OSD like the one in all Gigabyte’s gaming monitors that's standardized across the product line. Press the joystick, and then click up to engage it. The Gaming menu starts with an option called Aim Stabilizer that's actually a backlight strobe. To use it, turn off Adaptive-Sync and make sure the refresh rate is 100 Hz or higher. It eliminates blur effectively but reduces brightness by around 20%. We preferred to keep Adaptive-Sync running and use the excellent overdrive, which can be set to maximum without causing ghosting artifacts. The Picture menu features six image modes. Standard is the default and allows for full calibration via RGB sliders and gamma presets. It employs the Gigabyte G34WQC’s full color gamut. If you prefer the smaller sRGB space for SDR content, there's a reasonably accurate sRGB mode available that locks out all image controls except for brightness. Also here is a low blue light mode for reading and a dynamic contrast option that varies the backlight to expand dynamic range. It doesn’t crush highlight and shadow detail, but we saw occasional flicker when using it. To access gaming features, like aiming points and frame counter, press the joystick once then click either left or right for those enhancements. Gigabyte G34WQC Calibration Settings The Standard picture mode on the Gigabyte G34WQC comes close to the 6500K grayscale standard with near-perfect gamma and good color gamut accuracy. We switched to the user color temp, which visibly improved grayscale tracking. Interestingly, we could derive no further benefit from adjusting the RGB sliders, so we left them at their default settings. Gamma 3 renders a near-perfect 2.2 luminance curve. The sRGB picture mode covers that gamut properly, but has a slightly cool white point. HDR signals don’t allow for any adjustment, but we found good grayscale, luminance and color accuracy in HDR mode. Here are our recommended settings. Gaming and Hands-on With Gigabyte G34WQC The G34WQC is a bright and colorful monitor suited for any task. Its curve is gentle enough to prevent distortion of spreadsheets or documents but tight enough to wrap a gaming or movie environment around the user. One thing we noticed was that when returning from HDR to SDR mode, user settings like brightness and color temp werereset to their defaults. A workaround is to use the Save Settings feature and reload your custom memory when switching back to SDR. We recommend sticking with SDR for workday tasks, photo editing and viewing any SDR-encoded content. HDR should be reserved for HDR content: games or correctly mastered video. In HDR mode we noticed a distinct green tint when viewing photos and apps with white backgrounds, yet HDR games, like Call of Duty: WWII, didn't show this behavior. SDR games, like Tomb Raider, played with deep contrast, excellent blacks and plenty of crisp detail. The Gigabyte G34WQC’s extended color gamut is around 85% of DCI-P3, according to our testing (more on that later), which makes for a good compromise between sRGB and wide gamut content. The smaller gamut material benefits from the extra vibrance but doesn’t look over-blown or cartoonish. Tomb Raider played at 110-120 fps with detail set to maximum with our GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX 5700 XT. We tried Call of Duty WWII in both SDR and HDR modes and found the latter to look a little better with images looking look natural and vivid. Though there is no dynamic contrast happening here: The G34WQC’s native ratio of almost 3500:1 made an impact. This isn't the best HDR monitor, but the G34WQC does HDR better than most gaming monitors, especially at this price. Motion resolution and response were as good as the better gaming monitors we’ve tested. Though it runs at 'only' 144Hz, it plays fluidly, never calling attention to itself. We played for hours without fatigue. During the more intense action scenes, frame rates dropped below 100 frames per second (fps) on occasion, but it didn’t detract from the experience. HDR exacted a slight processing overhead because when we switched back to SDR for the same game, it played about 10 fps faster. Video content was much the same. We found no fault with motion processing, but HDR mode should be used only with HDR content. Turning Windows HDR on and watching an SDR video made the picture look flat and a bit green with elevated black levels; almost as if a slight haze were present. The takeaway is to stick to SDR for regular content and use HDR only for HDR content. If you're curious about audio, a pair of built-in 2W speakers played at a polite volume and was focused on the upper mid-range frequencies.

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration and video conferencing service that enables staff to communicate from any location - via text chat, voice call or video conference. The free version of Microsoft Teams offers a handsome feature set that will be sufficient for many businesses, while a paid version is available for firms after a more comprehensive solution. Unlike other similar offerings, the Microsoft Teams app combines rich HD video conferencing with extensive text chat facilities - think of it as a cross between Slack and Zoom. Check out our list of the best project management software right now Working from home: the mouse, monitor, keyboard and router you need We've built a list of the best business webcams on the market The Microsoft Teams app is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so employees can connect to their colleagues from almost any device. Free version or paid? The free version of Microsoft Teams boasts all the features employees will need to collaborate remotely. Unlimited text chat and search, group video conferences, one-on-one video calls, 2GB of cloud storage per person (or 10GB across the entire team) and access to web-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote all come free of charge. However, the free version of Microsoft Teams lacks a few important security and administration facilities - such as enforced multi-factor authentication, single sign-on and user management - that most businesses are likely to need. If you’re looking to upgrade your Microsoft Teams subscription, there are three options available: Office 365 Business Essentials, Office 365 Business Standard and Office 365 Business Premium. Office 365 Business Essentials is available for $5.00 per user per month (£3.80/AU$6.90), and includes the ability to schedule and record Microsoft Teams meetings, boosts the file storage capacity to 1TB per user and includes the additional security features mentioned above. Office 365 Business Standard, meanwhile, costs $12.50 per user per month (£9.40/AU$17.20). It features all the benefits of the cheaper package, but also includes desktop versions of Microsoft’s famous productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and business apps such as Bookings, Invoicing and MileIQ. Finally, Office 365 Premium adds advanced security and privacy features, as well as a greater range of device management options. This package will run your business $20.00 per user per month (£15.10/AU$27.50). Download Microsoft Teams To download Microsoft Teams to your laptop or PC, simply follow this link to the Microsoft Teams download page. From here, you can download the Microsoft Teams app for desktop and mobile, or you can enter your email address in the relevant field and Microsoft will deliver a download link directly. Those looking to download Microsoft Teams mobile app can also navigate to the relevant app store on their device - be that Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Microsoft Teams alternatives Although Microsoft Teams will likely provide for most businesses’ every need, there are plenty of excellent Microsoft Teams alternatives on the market. Here are a few alternatives to Microsoft Teams that make an equally good choice for businesses looking for the best video conferencing and collaboration solutions around: - Google Meet - RingCentral - Skype for Business - Cisco WebEx - Zoom

What is it? A late arrival, mainly. Given we first drove the refreshed C-Class in summer 2018 and the hybrid C300e was first launched in some markets last year, it’s surprising that only now right-hand drive, UK examples are available for us to try. You can probably blame a mixture of last year’s WLTP testing bottlenecks and a certain ongoing pandemic for that. Crucially, though, it means that since the updated compact executive first arrived BMW has introduced a whole new generation of 3 Series, and Audi has given the A4 a mid-life makeover. The other major market trend that’s changed in that time is the importance of PHEVs in a brand’s portfolio. While the market share of full EVs tentatively grows, the ‘stepping stone’ plug-in hybrid tech remains (for now) po[CENSORED]r, and certainly more so than in 2018. Nowadays, BMW will tell you that its 330e is one of the most po[CENSORED]r variants, so it’s unusual that Audi still doesn’t offer a plug-in A4. The C300e, then, should nab some useful volume (particularly on the company car side) for the brand. And, don’t forget, Mercedes also has the rather good diesel electric C300de. The petrol version used to be dubbed C350e, but for reasons not entirely clear it’s lost 50 badge points for the facelift. That’s despite it putting out a chunk more power than the old car, mating a new generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit to a much healthier 120bhp electric motor (the C350e’s was a mere 80bhp) with all power put through the rear wheels. Crucially, the battery has more than doubled in size, from 6.2kWh to 13.5kWh. That takes the quoted range from a rather measly 19 miles to a much more useful 34. What's it like? It’s worth disclosing that we drove this C300e back-to-back with another of Mercedes’ niche-busting small plug-in estates - the newer CLA 250e Shooting Brake. Technically speaking, it’s the former that’s an older design and platform, with around 25% fewer quoted EV miles. Yet, from our afternoon’s experience, it’s the older (albeit more expensive) model that proves notably more pleasurable to drive. Partly this is down to the more accomplished rear-driven platform versus the front-driven CLA, but there’s other factors, too. The most striking is engine refinement. After the raucous din of the CLA’s 1.3-litre petrol, the more cultured 2.0-litre in the C300e feels like a revelation. Switching from EV to petrol mode is barely perceptible at a cruise, while even when you force the pistons back to work by pinning the throttle from low speed the change is far from unpleasant. The gearbox, too, is at once both smoother and more responsive than its smaller sibling. It slurs ratios competently at a cruise, not holding onto gears too long, while if you flip the coin for more energetic driving manual mode offers far greater control over downshifts. It’s decently quick, too; get the engine spinning and there’s ample punch for overtaking and even a modicum of fun to be had. The downside, however, is that it’s more reliant on its combustion engine at times. EV performance is decent enough, but it’s often all too easy to cross the throttle threshold and engage the motor. Still, learn to be gentle and it’s manageable - we managed an EV range in the high twenties, respectable for the mixed route and only a few miles off the CLA's figure on similar roads. Even as the competition ups its game, the C-Class remains the default choice for those who value comfort more than agility. Our car, fitted with adaptive air suspension, was very composed over both low-speed potholes and high-speed surface impacts, but retained a reasonable amount of body control to avoid much head toss and general seasickness. Granted, push on and it feels every kilo of its 1870kg mass, and it’s not as agile, incisive and engaging as a 330e. But it resists understeer well enough, is generally vice-free, while the steering is accurate, if remote. With the likelihood most C300e drivers will spend more time ploughing motorways than tossing it into bends with abandon, it’s a fair sacrifice to make. One area you might expect this C-Class to falter in the face of fresher rivals is in the cabin. And, sure, without the glitzy touches and slick dual screen layout of Mercedes’ newer offerings it doesn’t wow from the get-go. But it’s still a welcoming, user-friendly environment (slightly fiddly infotainment aside), with enough perceived quality and plushness to satisfy. One black mark, however, is practicality, and that’s quite a key one for any estate, regardless of size. Up front, bar a slightly cramped footwell for taller drivers, it's fine, But rear seat space is starting to fall behind the best, and more importantly the electrical gubbins drops the 490-litre boot to a measly 315-litres. The same is broadly true of plug-in rivals, however. Should I buy one? This is where it gets interesting. On a pure numbers basis buyers would see the considerable economy advantage of the diesel C300de (and, without back-to-back testing, we reckon our 60-70mpg of the petrol would be quite easily beaten). But we must acknowledge changing public attitudes towards diesel fuel, and its plummeting po[CENSORED]rity. That might not bother you, but with the expectation that the residual values of newer diesels will start to suffer the increased cost in depreciation might make the economy benefit less valuable. The C300e is more enjoyable to drive and more refined, too. It wouldn’t be our first choice of plug-in compact executive, with the 330e providing a broader range of dynamic talents and a more modern feel inside and out. But don’t discount the Mercedes - and on that note, with the new generation C-Class arriving on the scene next year, you might find some favourable bargains out there on this one.

The world seems to be paying a terrible price this year with the pandemic having aggravated some already-existing problems. Amid all the chaos, however, there are some individuals who are working relentlessly to find solutions for some basic problems that impact a large chunk of the world po[CENSORED]tion. When ‘Thankyou’ was founded in 2008 by a group of university students, its co-founder and chief visionary Daniel Flynn had “envisioned a brand that could be a bridge between two extremes”. “We saw a world that had extreme consumerism and extreme poverty. Today, $63 trillion is spent globally on consumer products and services, and just before the pandemic, 736 million people were living in extreme poverty,” he tells indianexpress.com over an email interaction, adding they wanted to close the gap between the extremes, “by empowering consumers to help end extreme poverty”. In September, Flynn’s Australia-based social enterprise extended an invitation to P&G and Unilever — two of the world’s largest and most influential consumer goods companies — to make and distribute Thankyou products globally to help end extreme poverty. Through its campaign ‘No Small Plan’, Thankyou is offering some consumer products — personal care and baby product ranges — for the sole purpose of “funding life-changing projects”. Fynn seeks the participation of consumers from around the world to encourage the two brands to say ‘I’m in’ and work with them to “flip the system”. On November 5, the brand — which currently sells its products in Australia and New Zealand — will announce which company is in, on one of the largest digital billboards in the world — at New York City’s Times Square. Poverty is one of the biggest issues for many countries — how has the pandemic exacerbated it? The world started with a health crisis that led to an economic crisis. Off the back of this new reality, we are seeing a huge regression in the world’s work to reduce extreme poverty. A recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation report shows 37 million more people have been pushed below the extreme poverty line, and a report released by the World Food Programme says that up to 265 million people face severe food crisis, up by 130 million from 2019. You started with selling your products in Australia and New Zealand; what triggered expansion plans? We’ve always envisioned Thankyou as a concept with global potential — global consumers buying global products that will make a global positive impact. Australia and New Zealand were where we started, and over the past 12 years, we’ve refined the model. The pandemic fast-tracked our global expansion plans because now more than ever, we think the world needs a model like Thankyou. We made $10 million for our impact partners in the space of a few months selling hand sanitizers and hand wash. For context, it took 12 years to raise nearly $7m and then when the pandemic hit, we raised a further $10m from collective consumer spending. With extreme poverty going from bad to worse and charities in a free fall as donations are down, we see the urgency to rapidly expand this social enterprise model because we believe we have a solution that the world needs.

After a life-changing dive into ancestral traditions, one woman decided to open the UK up to the tantalizing world of natural Moroccan beauty. Rabat – Moroccan entrepreneur Salima Hadimi is bringing Morocco’s natural beauty secrets to the UK with her brand Atelier Yto. “At Atelier Yto, we are using the aromatherapy of oils made of ingredients sourced locally from the Atlas Mountains, to introduce in each and every bottle, a memory and a different facet of Moroccan and North African culture,” Hadimi explained to Morocco World News. “Our main activity is experimenting with ancestral formulations to create the perfect minimal and multi-tasking solutions using only wholesome and organic ingredients.” Hadimi chose the name Atelier Yto to assert her brand as “a workshop for holistic beauty.” She wanted something that could represent the authenticity of the Amazigh people, whom she aspires to honor with her products. With her collection of natural hair and body oils, the Moroccan entrepreneur seeks to channel her Atlas ancestry in her ambition of reimagining modern beauty regimes. Read also: Moroccan Beauty Secrets: 5 Best Essential Oils and Their Benefits Atelier Yto is all-natural, organic, and ethical, with hand-picked raw ingredients sourced in tandem with female-run cooperatives in Morocco. The brand promotes fair-trade, organic, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free skincare and enjoys certification from Ecocert, USDA, and multiple fair trade organizations. The core ingredients of Atelier Yto products include argan oil, mint, Marrakech orange blossom, and sweet almond oil. Hadimi sources all of her ingredients from the Atlas Mountains, where Moroccans have used them for centuries to treat inflammation, acne, and clogged pores, and reverse signs of aging. Salima Hadimi’s Atelier Yto: Recovering Ancient Moroccan Beauty Secrets Salima Hadimi, founder of Atelier Yto. Photo courtesy of Salima Hadimi The origins of Atelier Yto With Atelier Yto, Salima Hadimi is “uniting ancient and modern wisdom to balance the skin and body.” The entrepreneur is a descendent of the Oulad Tidranine of the Sahara, an established tribe of North African herbalists and one of the oldest Arab tribes that settled in Morocco. “Tidranine” is an Amazigh name meaning “small mountains.” The businesswoman said the tribespeople were renowned pioneers of international trade in the region. “Their merchant caravans traveled through the Sahara and its commercial centers to trade and acquire knowledge,” she said of her ancestors. “Oulad Tidranine are still considered an epicenter of religious, cultural, and commercial collective memory of the south of Morocco. They have received recognition from the Moroccan sultans for their work in education in this area,” she continued. Hadimi shared with MWN the story of her grandfather, who settled in the Atlas Mountains in the outskirts of Marrakech. “My grandfather was a merchant and herbalist known for the purity of his goods, which I embraced as the main pillar of the philosophy of Atelier Yto.” Of her great grandfather, she said he was a scholar of alternative and herbal medicine who spent his days teaching his ancestral knowledge and his nights “studying in his room, looking over deserted rocky hills.” “His room was filled up to the ceiling with books about philosophy, politics, and medicine, and he made sure to transmit this knowledge to his kids before passing.” The inspiration for Atelier Yto Salima Hadimi’s road to Atelier Yto began as a personal journey of self-discovery. After being diagnosed with severe dermatitis and experiencing rashes on my body as a result of allergic reactions, she began a journey to discover “the hidden beauty secrets of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, trying to reconnect with holistic and ancient skincare beauty to heal my body in and out with pure and natural solutions.” After months of experimenting with her ancestral minimal skincare, using unaltered ingredients, and exploring minimalism at all levels, “this new wellness lifestyle regime healed my skin and gave me the relief that I needed mentally and physically.” “In this journey of rediscovery, it was very tricky to get some of the ingredients in their wholesome and pure form,” she said, as many brands mix essential oils with unnecessary fillers. “I knew then at my astonishment that there was actually a very specific untouched niche in the market perfect for a new venture.” This, she likes to jovially point out, is what inspired her to bring Atelier Yto to life. Salima Hadimi’s Atelier Yto: Recovering Ancient Moroccan Beauty Secrets Atelier Yto by Salima Hadimi. Photo courtesy of Salima Hadimi Becoming a businesswoman But Salima Hadimi’s growth in the world of beauty and skincare was far from a straight shot. “As a Moroccan woman who founded and built my own business from scratch in the UK, I know how difficult it is to turn an idea into a lucrative business no matter how much you believe in it, especially in the oversaturated market of today’s world,” she said. She began her professional journey working in production in the art business and was promoted to a museum manager. Hadimi collaborated with curators, artists, and galleries to establish exhibitions and art fairs, such as the Marrakech Biennial. After studying interior design, she changed her career path to product design, working for an international luxury goods brand based in Paris and Marrakech. It was then and there that Hadimi discovered her love for Moroccan artistry. As this newfound love turned into a passion and an enriching quest for authenticity, she “embraced a personal style that celebrates the ancestral artisanship in modern interpretations.” Like many others before her, the desire to fully immerse herself in what spoke to her heart, to embrace the unmatched fullness that authenticity brings, eventually inspired to leave her job. She put her soul and energy into carving a new path, in bringing her passion to life, by focusing on building her own business and giving back to her birth country. “Looking back to the launch of Atelier Yto, I was overwhelmed with fear, love, and anticipation. “What I learned from my experience is to never lose faith or give your inner self-doubt a voice, trust your gut; hard work will eventually pay off.” Salima Hadimi’s Atelier Yto: Recovering Ancient Moroccan Beauty Secrets Atelier Yto by Salima Hadimi. Photo courtesy of Salima Hadimi Beauty as a means of cultural exchange Atelier Yto is not only a beauty and wellness brand—it is a vessel for Moroccan cultural exchange. “I truly believe that products can bring communities closer,” Salima Hadimi enthused, explaining that storytelling is “a very important strategic tool” she uses to honor Morocco. The ancient art of storytelling “helps us identify the content to share about the Moroccan culture, communicate our message to new consumers, and create a deeper connection with our clients.” “Sharing all these stories helped us to create a different experience for our audience by expressing who we are, what we believe in, and what message we want to express,” Hadimi said. “Our people made their mark in beauty and they have developed the best savoir-faire. I am using skincare to educate people on the impressive and iconic collective memory of Moroccan communities.”

Hello Nikhel, It's nice to see staff members asking me because it makes me feel that my request is interested for the staff. Well, for your 1st question, i'm already coordinator on DM Project, i follow some easy steps to lead this project, which is checking (daily-weekly) members activity and give a small raport to my teammates on project, to see who deserve to be upgraded. I also organize with my partners seuong and the godfather the responsibility of "The best member of the month" which is little hard because u must controll/Check all members activity for the full month. those are the steps that i follow that i work for DM and it can also works perfectly for other projects. 2/ well, to be honest with you, the important and essential thing in my life is the "Family" because without them i'm nothing, they always support me in all my decisions. i consider also my teammates on forum a secondary family because as you see they also support me here and teaches me well the basics and what i must do to be a good staff member. 3/ a- Well, i discussed with the gamblers coordinator about adding a gamblers category where we can add a game called "Fantazy", the game is to choose the best player of the week in some league X, and u guess it before playing the round, and also choose the team of the week in some league X, So the members will say their guesses in the topic and it will be hidden and approved until discovering the list at the end of the round. Just to make gamblers section active until back of Casino. Add on it,we can also all some mini-games related of football or basket. b- second proposal is to add a section in journalists project only for "Phones" where we can talk about latest phones editions and the problems that phones face, i think that many of us can discover latest news about phones. and please don't think that i didn't take in consideration about Ressources & Technology category, but my point is just to add it for Devil's Club to make some activity there and discover phone-news together.

my vote for DH2 , good rhythm & nice vibes