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        <title><![CDATA[QUALCOMM IS DEVELOPING TWO NEW 4NM CHIPSETS FOR WEAR OS]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/539063]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:12:06 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Qualcomm is a leading manufacturer of mobile chips and also makes chipsets for the Google Wear OS platform. We previously learned about the upcoming Snapdragon Wear 5100 and 5100+ SoCs for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/citizen/&quot;&gt;smartwatches.&lt;/a&gt; The new report now sheds more light on the features and specifications of the two chipsets.
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According to a report by Winfuture.de, Qualcomm SW5100 and SW5100+ are different in design. It is reported that the SW5100+ will contain a Molded Embedded Package (MEP), in which all components are connected to each other. In contrast, the standard SW5100 will come as a Molded Laser Package (MLP) that separates the SoC and PMIC (power management integrated circuits).
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The report states that the SW5100+ will also offer &quot;ultra-low power deep sleep mode&quot; capable of working with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth thanks to the QCC5100 co-processor. Other features of this coprocessor include the ARM Ethos machine learning core, which can accurately detect falls and deviations in heart rate. The SW5100+ chipset should also feature improved LRA haptics.
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&lt;b&gt;THIS WEARABLE CHIPSET ALSO SUPPORTS DUAL CAMERAS.&lt;/b&gt;
Except for these changes, the hardware of the two chips is almost identical. Both are 4nm chipsets, although they were originally offered as 5nm offerings. The architecture consists of four Arm Cortex-A53 (1.7GHz) cores, complemented by an Adreno 702 GPU. It supports eMMC 5.1 storage by default and up to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. As 9to5Google points out, although it's the same core as the 2020 Snapdragon Wear 4100+, going from 12nm to 4nm should show significant bang for your buck.
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Apart from Wear OS support, this chipset is also compatible with the full version of Android. This naturally means that it can also support cameras with up to two sensors at up to 13 and 16 megapixels.
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As you know, smartwatches don't really use cameras (at the moment). But it's Qualcomm's way of getting its chipsets ready for the future so that the technology is ready if the need ever arises. The SW5100 and SW5100+ also support 4G LTE and Bluetooth 5.2, making them well-prepared for future &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/rado/&quot;&gt;wearables.&lt;/a&gt;
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While Qualcomm has previously acknowledged the existence of the SW5100 and SW5100+, it has not confirmed launch or availability details. Based on the aforementioned Winfuture report, the chip maker may delay it by a few months. HONOR WATCH GS 3 WILL BE PRESENTED IN EUROPE AT MWC 2022
Combination of style and intelligence
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Honor has finally unveiled its Honor Watch GS 3 smartwatch in Europe at its press conference at MWC 2022.
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The GS 3 was originally released in China back in January, so it's good to see this premium smartwatch making its way to European shores.
The Honor Watch GS 3 boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a pixel density of 326 ppi, which is pretty average these days.
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&lt;b&gt;The best upcoming smartwatches of 2022&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
There are 100 built-in sports modes supported by heart rate, with built-in GPS and SpO2 sensor.
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GPS tracking has received a significant boost in accuracy with L1/L5 dual-frequency GNSS tracking, which Honor says is 167% more accurate than the previous MagicWatch 2.
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The heart rate monitor is an 8-channel PPG sensor, which is why Honor aims to improve accuracy.
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And it will work without recharging for 14 days, powered by a 415 mAh battery.
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There seem to be three finishes, a black and silicone strap option that's more suitable for workouts, and a gold and silver strap option that comes with a leather strap.
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It runs LiteOS, so the look and feel of the OS feels familiar - it's the same operating system that Huawei used for the GT 2 line before switching to Harmony OS (which is similar in many ways).
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It's a great combination of style and sporty features, and we can't wait to see the Watch GS 3 look just as good in real life.
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Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Classic Gold.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Create your own heart rate zones in most of Watches]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/538972]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:17:11 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This is an important feature, especially for making the best use of features like the one mentioned above. Heart rate zones best reflect the intensity of your workout and have been made more personalized based on your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate data.
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If you are not sure if the default settings are appropriate, you can create your own custom zones instead. Do it:
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1 . Go to the Fitbit companion phone app and go to the Today tab.
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2 . Tap your profile picture and go to Heart Rate Zones.
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3 . From here, you can start setting up your own &lt;a href=&quot;https://gracify.co.uk/best-gym-bag-with-yoga-mat-holder/&quot;&gt;heart rate&lt;/a&gt; zones.
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&lt;b&gt;DISABLE NOTIFICATION NOISE DURING WORKOUT&lt;/b&gt;
Fitbit tips, tricks and hidden features
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The Luxe has a range of Do Not Disturb modes to choose from, including one specifically designed for exercise tracking except the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/casio/edifice/&quot;&gt;edifice.&lt;/a&gt; This is called Exercise Focus, and to enable it:
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1 . Go to your Luxe and go to Settings.
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2 . Search for Exercise Focus to turn off notifications when you exercise.
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&lt;b&gt;REPLY TO MESSAGES QUICKLY&lt;/b&gt;
You can view messages on Luxe, and if you also have an Android phone pairing, you can send customized responses when you don't have time to chat. To reply to a message with a quick reply:
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1 . When a message appears on your Luxe, swipe to select the three-line icon to send a quick response.
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2 . If you'd like to customize your responses, go to the Fitbit companion app, select your paired device, go to Notifications, and then select Quick Replies. Click on &quot; Default Answers&quot; to select the one you want to edit.
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3 . If you would like to alternatively send an emoticon as a response, press the emoticon icon and get a choice.
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&lt;b&gt;DISABLE HEART RATE MONITORING&lt;/b&gt;
If you don't really care about monitoring your heart from day to day with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/casio/&quot;&gt;your watch,&lt;/a&gt; while sleeping or exercising, there is a way to disable monitoring. To turn off heart rate monitoring on the Luxe:]
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1. Just go to Settings on the Luxe and find Heart Rate.
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2. From there, you will see the option to turn off heart rate monitoring, which can have a positive effect on battery performance.
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&lt;b&gt;FITBIT CHARGE 5 TIPS AND FEATURES&lt;br&gt;
Fitbit tips, tricks and hidden features&lt;/b&gt;
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This is Fitbit's flagship tracker, and with the Charge 5, it has added features to its smartwatches such as a color AMOLED screen and health sensors such as ECG to offer more extensive and serious &lt;a href=&quot;https://gracify.co.uk/why-do-you-need-a-yoga-towel/&quot;&gt;health data&lt;/a&gt;.
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&lt;b&gt;TURN ON DO NOT DISTURB&lt;/b&gt;
While the Charge 5 is a comfortable tracker that can be worn all day and night, that doesn't mean it needs to be buzzed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Like most Fitbits, you have the option to turn on Do Not Disturb, which means there are no notifications, progress celebrations, or any reminders you've set up.
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If you want to enable Do Not Disturb on Charge 5:
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1. Swipe down from the watch home screen on Charge 5 to open quick settings.
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2. Find the icon with a circle and a line through the middle.
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3. Tap to light up and indicate that you are currently in Do Not Disturb mode.
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TURN ON THE WATER LOCK BEFORE SHOWERING
One thing we noticed while wearing the Charge 5 in the shower is that when water hits the screen, it can cause insanity. Fortunately, Fitbit offers a feature that locks your device when you get into water. It will automatically lock your device when you are swimming, but for the rest of the time:
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1. Swipe down from the watch face home screen.
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2. Tap to select Water Lock and then double-tap the screen.
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3. If you want to turn off water lock, double tap on the center screen. It is so simple.
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Like Tribit, EPOS is a headphone brand far beyond the smartphone market that not every user has heard of, but they are also some of the best. In fact, the EPOS H3 gaming headset is much more than a console gaming headset. In fact, it works for those mobile devices and anything that has a 3.5mm audio jack. And it lives up to its brand without lag.
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The biggest caveat, of course, is that users will need a 3.5mm audio jack, not every phone has one. But the adapter should work here too. And it brings more than just low latency. It offers a great setup for those looking for a dedicated over-the-ear device for making phone calls and video chatting.
&lt;br&gt;
The EPOS H3 offers high quality indoor acoustic sound for under $ 150. And it provides great audio for voice chat in games. As noted, this also makes it incredibly convenient for calling and video chats. Especially with the advanced studio-quality microphone housed on the swivel arm that automatically mutes when picked up.
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All of this is further enhanced by an extremely user-friendly design with a volume control on the headset and a great look. EPOS also includes a detachable cable for added convenience. And no battery to worry about on long calls or gaming sessions.
&lt;br&gt;
Plus, when you're ready to switch to your game console, EPOS H3 supports them all. So you no longer need to buy audio devices just for them.
High tuition fees and difficulties in finding a real teacher. Teaching yoga is a real paradise for all sorts of charlatans and sectarians.

The possibility of injuries and exacerbation of old diseases is an incorrect practice, it threatens not only with common opposing injuries (sprains, dislocations, etc.), but also with the development of chronic diseases of internal organs and the musculoskeletal system.

Yoga is not fitness or sport, it is impossible to do it optionally – you either subordinate your entire lifestyle to it, or you will not succeed.

Yoga is not just a set of exercises. It is, first of all, a special philosophy that changes the worldview, leads to a change in behavior, changes habits, penetrates into all spheres of life. Are you ready to change completely and totally?

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        <title><![CDATA[Wearble Device Fitbit Charge 4 Review]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/538871]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:45:11 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The Fitbit Charge 4 is undoubtedly one of the best fitness trackers on the market right now.

In an era where smartwatches dominate the wearable fitness market, few companies are adopting fitness trackers.

Even fewer people are adopting fitness trackers with significant updates. Fitbit is one such company that takes its fitness trackers as seriously as it takes its smartwatches. That means you can expect its fitness trackers to pack all the good stuff a fitness tracker can hold and more. With Charge 4, Fitbit does just that.

&lt;b&gt;FITBIT CHARGE 4 UPDATES&lt;/b&gt;
Fitbit Charge 4 provides significant updates to its Charge 3 fitness tracker. While &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/royal-london/&quot;&gt;the company&lt;/a&gt; may not have redesigned it, it only added the right mix of features to help the Charge 4 qualify as a worthy successor to the Charge 3.

Fitbit has added Fitbit Pay, Spotify support, and built-in GPS, which is mostly found in mid-range and premium smartwatches - and those features are critical.
 
We'll talk about this in detail in the review below. So keep reading ...

&lt;b&gt;FITBIT CHARGE 4: DESIGN&lt;/b&gt;
But first, a little about design.

The Fitbit Charge 4 has a design very similar to the Charge 3. This means you get a 1-inch black and white OLED display enclosed in an aluminum chassis. The display is bright and crisp and easy to see under the sun. The touchscreen controls do their job equally well and function flawlessly every time.

At the bottom of the dial, you get a charging pin along with a bunch of sensors, and on the left side, there is a tactile touch button that allows you to easily navigate the fitness tracker interface. Charge 4 comes with two sizes of silicone bands and you get three color options to choose from: Black, Black dial with blue straps, and Rosewood.

&lt;b&gt;Fitbit Charge 4 vs. Versa 2: Which is Better to Choose?&lt;/b&gt;
All of this, with the exception of the colors, is of course similar to what the Charge 3 offers. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Charge 3 has a design that is comfortable to wear, even for a long time. Charge 4 follows this rule up to the tee.

It is comfortable &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/daniel-klein/&quot;&gt;to wear no matter&lt;/a&gt; what you do or under what circumstances you use it, even in the rain .

Fitbit claims the Charge 4 is water resistant to 50 meters and can track your swimming workouts as well.
 
This means that accidental splashes of water, be it rain or pool water, should not harm it. All in all, the Charger 4 is comfortable to wear even at night as it monitors your sleep quality. Well, almost convenient. I've used it to test the sleep tracking feature, and in my experience it's comfortable enough that I never wanted to rip it off my skin, which says a lot.

&lt;b&gt;CHARGING THE FITBIT 4: THE EXPERIENCE&lt;/b&gt;
And now about the experience.

The fitness wearable device market is getting more competitive with every new device released. In the case of smartwatches, it is about including as many premium features as possible. With fitness trackers, it's about getting the built-in smartwatch functionality on a device that's not so glamorous. Fitbit Charge 4 reflects this trend.

It offers everything you could see in a fitness tracker, from guided breathing sessions and heart rate tracking to sleep tracking, sedentary reminders and goal reminders.

It then takes it a step further by offering features that only a few fitness trackers can offer.

Read More
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https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537721
https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537456
 
The list includes Heart Rate Zones that give you real-time stats to help you make your workouts more productive, a Training Intensity Map that works in tandem with Heart Rate Zones to give you an overview of your workout and its impact, built-in GPS that lets you leave your phone at home when you're out for a run, Fitbit Pay and Spotify support.

What helps to make sense of all the information the Charge 4 transmits is the Fitbit app , which turns statistics into useful information. Fitbit hasn't drastically changed the overall interface of its Fitbit app over the years. This breeds familiarity.

But that's a good thing, as it is this interface of the Fitbit app that makes it easy to use for both new users and loyalists alike. While Fitbit has added a ton of new features to the Fitbit app and made it more useful for fitness enthusiasts, it has made the change — radical as it may be — in a sustainable way.

&lt;b&gt;FITBIT CHARGE 4: CONCLUSION&lt;/b&gt;
In conclusion, the Fitbit Charge 4 is undoubtedly one of the best fitness trackers on the market right now. It has the best of what fitness trackers have to offer and is one step closer to what smartwatches have to offer with updates like built-in GPS and Spotify support. There is room for improvement, of course, but at under $ 10k, the 4-th fee is the best you'll get right now.

Rating4 / 5
Price9,999 / -
Product name - Fitbit 4 Charge
Brand - Fitbit
pros

Built-in GPS
Intensive heart monitoring
Long battery life
Fitbit OS
Water resistant up to 50 m
GPS, SpO2 sensor,
Automatic mileage detection,
Optical heart rate sensor.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Overview of WEAR OS 3]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/538646]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:12:53 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[As for what the new unified platform includes, there are no details yet, but Google has highlighted a few points. Wear OS and One UI Watch have their own strengths. This is exactly what Google and Samsung are trying to offer. That means you'll see things like Google Assistant and Bixby for hands-free voice functions. While other services like Google Maps and Google Pay are being used on Samsung smartwatches for the first time since Samsung Gear Live.
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GOOGLE OFFICIALLY NAMES NEW PLATFORM WEAR OS 3&lt;br&gt;
In a recent support forum post from Google about the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/bonito-watches/&quot;&gt;new Wear OS platform,&lt;/a&gt; it is referred to as Wear OS 3, confirming that this will be the official name of the software. This applies to any watch that is eligible for a software update, as well as those that will run with it out of the box. It's reasonable to suspect that as Google builds a new unified platform with Samsung, it will take on a new name. But Google prefers to keep the Wear OS name and just add the new version number.&lt;br&gt;
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NEW APPS AND TILES COMING SOON&lt;br&gt;
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If you love third-party apps on your smartwatch, then Wear OS 3 is your go-to choice. Google even shared some of the apps and tiles that will be available after the new OS is released. This includes YouTube Music, Google Maps, and Google Pay for apps. You can see some screenshots of what these apps look like in the gallery above. From Google Pay to Spotify. Apart from apps, Google is updating the look of many of its most popular tiles. For example, weather, alarm, handwashing timer, Google News and Google Calendar, and more. A new tile will also be added dedicated to Fitbit's active zone minutes feature. You can also expect tiles from third party apps. Like Spotify, Strava and others. Because Google will open the new Tiles API to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/fossil/&quot;&gt;third-party developers&lt;/a&gt; when the new Wear OS comes out.&lt;br&gt;
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SAMSUNG AND FITBIT ARE GOOGLE'S ONLY PARTNERS ON THE NEW WEAR OS PLATFORM SO FAR.&lt;br&gt;
It is possible that over time, Google will have more partners for this new platform. But it all starts small. With Fitbit, which he owns, and Samsung, which is the obvious choice. Considering the popularity of Samsung's wearable platform over current Wear OS. Samsung was the first to introduce new software. Because he worked with Google to develop it. At the moment, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are the only two smartwatches running Wear OS 3. Although some existing watches will receive an update sometime in 2022.&lt;br&gt;

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https://www.apsense.com/article/the-fossil-watches-brand-review.html
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https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537721
https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537456
https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/536625

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THE SPOTIFY APP WILL SUPPORT DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT.&lt;br&gt;
When this function is launched, you will be able to download both music and podcasts to your watch. This means you can connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to the watch and leave your phone at home. This way, you will be able to enjoy everything Spotify has to offer even when the watch is not connected to the Internet.&lt;br&gt;
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BETTER PERFORMANCE, BETTER BATTERY LIFE, FASTER APP LOAD TIMES&lt;br&gt;
Wear OS lacked both performance and battery life over its entire lifespan. Since it was available to users, there was always a shortage in these two areas. Google knows this. So the new Wear OS fixes that with better performance and longer battery life. That was a promise during Google's I / O announcement this year, and Google has kept that promise for the most part. The company says apps load faster, too. Thus, the overall user experience should be more efficient and enjoyable for most people. In our experience, this has been the case in most cases. More important, however, is that you will be able to use the watch for more than a day before you have to charge it. And with Wear OS 2, you're in luck for the rest of the day.
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        <title><![CDATA[Watercolor paper: what is it and how is it different?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/538056]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:53:36 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[  Manufacturers of goods for artists do their best to make the creative process as comfortable, fruitful, easy and interesting as possible.

Each artistic tool or material appearing on the market is better and of higher quality than the previous one, each is different from the competition, each is developed based on the preferences of professional artists, the wishes of those who like to draw.

  Watercolor paper is no exception. An amazing variety of species and varieties, the subtleties of production, composition, texture, density - everything is taken into account and selected individually for every taste and wallet. It is not surprising for a beginner watercolorist or &lt;a href=&quot;https://guts.pk/shop/category/art-supplies/acrylics/&quot;&gt;acrylic users&lt;/a&gt; to get lost in this abundance, and the advice of professional watercolor masters does not always help in choosing watercolor paper, because in addition to individual preferences and prices, it is important to choose watercolor paper for a specific task and learn how to use the properties of the watercolor paper itself for personal creative finds and watercolors techniques to become an independent original artist with a pronounced artistic handwriting.

Let's figure out for a start with the basic properties and features of watercolor paper.

Composition.

Classically, the composition of watercolor &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/536233&quot;&gt;paper&lt;/a&gt; is of 3 types: cellulose, with the addition of cotton and pure cotton.

Painting process. Sea.
Pure cotton. Aquarelle cotton paper, on which most professional watercolourists paint, is higher in price and forms characteristic soft and smooth transitions from color to color, beautiful spreading of watercolors.
 
It perfectly absorbs water and paint, and thanks to its multi-layered nature, the particles of the watercolor pigment settle deep inside its fibers (visually, it looks like a slight muffling of color, velvety surface painted with watercolor, dullness of the image). It is difficult to wash out fragments of watercolor work on cotton watercolor paper: the applied paint &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537286&quot;&gt;immediately settles&lt;/a&gt; into the lower layers, therefore, it is unlikely that novice watercolorists will be able to make edits to a watercolor sketch made on such paper.

  But it retains moisture for a long time and with high quality, so a watercolor painting session, thanks to it, can last up to several hours. Pure cotton paper is especially good for wet watercolor painting: the abundance of water in the lower layers allows you to create the desired effects and spreads easily and control the flows of watercolor paint freely.

  The main advantages of watercolor painting on cotton paper are soft streaks and smooth gradients. If you plan your work on a watercolor sketch in advance, select the watercolor pigments with precision and put them in accordance with the general idea on a &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537558&quot;&gt;high-quality,&lt;/a&gt; pre-made drawing, then the watercolor work will turn out to be fresh, competent, professionally executed and, indeed, watercolor - light and transparent.


Pure cellulose watercolor paper is of different quality (it depends on the quality of the fiber itself, acidity, density, etc.). I think that it makes no sense to compare watercolor paper made of cellulose, for example, from domestic and foreign manufacturers, as well as watercolor paper for children's art with professional watercolor paper - the difference is obvious, although all this may be cellulose.

  Watercolor paper made from cellulose does not absorb paint and water well and dries quickly - this gives characteristic texture when dry. Puddles that turn into dark spots, sharp edges of strokes, stains within an even fill, dark or light streaks are the distinctive features of the work performed on such a basis. All irregularities and roughness are especially well visible on textured cellulose watercolor paper.

Due to this property, such watercolor paper is especially preferable for sketching, quick dry and wet sketches, experimental exercises and student sketches.
Watercolor paper made of pure cellulose gives high color saturation (pigment particles are deposited on the surface, almost not penetrating inside and the image does not lose color intensity after drying). It helps to write quickly and fluently, without thinking about how the work will change in an hour or a day.

Painting of Elena Valent's student.
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537836&quot;&gt;The paint&lt;/a&gt; put on the surface of cellulose watercolor paper is easily washed off - make changes, wash out the desired areas to light or white, it is easy to correct inaccuracies on it, which is important for beginner watercolorists. 

  What is bad about watercolor paper made of cellulose is that it rolls when rubbed (pellets and stretched bubbles appear on the surface), so it is easy to write on it, without swiping in one place several times. Ideal for painting a la Prima or for layered registration with a small amount of moisture (dry, student-like).]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[What does anti-vandal Brush Paint Coating Protect from?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537836]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:13:47 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In the modern world, drawings on the walls with spray paint have already become a separate form of art, but if this is a wall of a private house, then the owner is unlikely to be delighted with such painting, and, most likely, will want to get rid of it. There are several ways to remove writing from a wall.
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One of them, sandblasting, is tough enough. After it, significant defects may appear on the treated surface.
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The next way is a chemical wash. It is quite effective and more gentle, but streaks may appear on the painted surface.
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The most optimal way is to prevent damage to the surface, which is provided by an anti-vandal coating. This special protective agent is used both on concrete surfaces and on metal. The surface covered with it has little adhesion, as a result of which adhesives do not stick to it, and the aerosol dye applied over the anti-vandal layer can be easily removed with plain water.
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spray paint
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Also, in addition to paint, glue does not stick to the anti-vandal coating, this makes it easy to get rid of ads and posters. Such protection can be used in a country house, in an apartment (for example, applied to the front door), at an enterprise.
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As a result of using a protective coating, even the damaged surface quickly takes on its original appearance without repainting, which significantly saves money and time.
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&lt;b&gt;Benefits of anti-vandal paint&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The advantages of an anti-vandal coating include a number of indicators:
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The vandal-proof wall paint is completely transparent. Thanks to this, the decorative surface of the walls, both outside and inside, does not change.
Such a coating is characterized by increased resistance to the aggressive effects of various chemicals designed to remove unwanted patterns and glue.
The anti-vandal coating can be washed with synthetic detergents.
After removing all kinds of paint and varnish and adhesives from the surface, it takes on its original appearance.
The application of protective paints to the structure to be treated does not require special skills.
These drugs are environmentally friendly.
Considering the negative aspects of anti-vandal paints and varnishes, one important indicator can be distinguished - this is their cost.
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The price of such protective coatings is several times higher than the cost of conventional paints. It should be borne in mind that by applying a protective layer to the decorative surface of walls or other structures, you will protect them for a long time from damage by various paints and varnishes and adhesives, which over time will give tangible savings on additional &lt;a href=&quot;https://davidnalson.pixnet.net/blog/post/219730723-pros-and-cons-of-arts-related-distance-education?&quot;&gt;repair work&lt;/a&gt;.
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&lt;b&gt;Surface preparation for applying anti-vandal paint&lt;/b&gt;
As with any other paint coating, the surface must be thoroughly prepared before applying a layer of anti-vandal agent.
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Firstly, the surface before painting must be free from the remnants of previous layers of paint and varnish materials or from wallpaper. The working part should be flat, which contributes to the uniform application of the anti-vandal coating.
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Secondly, so that the layer lays down evenly and after a while defects do not appear, &lt;a href=&quot;http://guts.pk/shop/product/giotto-turbo-giant-pastel-marker-pack-of-12/&quot;&gt;the surface&lt;/a&gt; should be degreased, cleaned of dust.
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If you want to apply a layer on a metal surface, make sure that it will not be subject to the corrosion process, which can lead to delamination of the applied material. To guarantee, before starting the main work, the plane should be treated with an anti-corrosion coating and, if required by the material, with a primer.
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Required tools and method of application
You do not need any special equipment; you can limit yourself to a spray bottle, brush or roller.
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To enhance the protective properties of the coating, you can reapply it twice. In this case, at the first stage, use a diluted substance, at the second - a concentrate.
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When working, you should observe the temperature regime in the room, but if the work is carried out outdoors, try to start them in specific temperature ranges. For the process of applying the first layer of coating, the temperature must necessarily exceed +5 degrees, for the second - +20.
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After making &lt;a href=&quot;https://guts.pk/shop/category/art-supplies/brushes/&quot;&gt;paint with brush&lt;/a&gt;, care should be taken that the surface is not subjected to mechanical stress, this will allow the applied substance to firmly adhere to the surface.
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&lt;b&gt;Anti-vandal powder coating&lt;b&gt;
The anti-vandal paint achieves a more powerful effect in the powder version. It should be noted that only professionals with the appropriate equipment are involved in working with powder coating; at home, you cannot do it yourself.
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Powder &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bloglovin.com/@letsmewatchthis/right-choice-painting-tools&quot;&gt;coating technology&lt;/a&gt; requires processing the painted surface in a special oven at a temperature of 160-250 degrees. Such work is usually performed in specially equipped workshops, contact them if, for example, you want to apply a protective layer to the front doors of your house.
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From the foregoing, we can conclude that the use of anti-vandal paint may not be of particular importance for private households, but for public buildings and architectural monuments, such a coating is the only possible way to preserve and maintain the pristine cleanliness of structures in the long term.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[What makes the special watches from Sinn so special?]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:51:10 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Anyone who buys a Sinn watch is a man of conviction. People who have a high affinity for technology and who are fascinated by how Sinn Spezialuhren finds solutions, for example for increased protection against magnetic fields and scratch resistance. Some have to be able to rely on their watch at work because their lives depend on it, for example rescue divers, firefighters, pilots. For them, Sinn watches only come up with useful technological solutions.

Sinn 717 with its model NaBo 17 ZM
The latest Sinn model is the 717, based on the Sinn on-board clock NaBo 17 ZM: Sinn realizes the central minute counter of the chronograph with the self-developed SZ01 module based on the Concepto C 99001 caliber The 717 takes over the pointer, dial and internal rotary scale. The inner ring is moved by turning the bezel.
 
The company, founded in 1961 by the pilot and blind flight instructor Helmut Sinn and since 1994 under the management of Dipl. Ing. Lothar Schmidt, sells its products in Germany directly and through selected jewelers, so-called depots, to end consumers. In this video, CEO Schmidt talks about the purpose and what the brand stands for on the occasion of the anniversary.

Sinn's special technical solutions include - thanks to hydro technology - absolutely fog-free and anti-reflective &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/seiko/&quot;&gt;diving watches like seiko&lt;/a&gt; made of German submarine steel, watches with ideal clockwork anti-aging protection through inert gas filling and integrated drying capsule, mission timers with temperature resistance technology that run between minus 45 and plus Ensure 80 degrees Celsius. With the Diapal technology, the materials for the most important functional points in the watch are selected in such a way that lubrication is unnecessary.
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In 2001 a model that works with a lubricant-free lever escapement came onto the market for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sooperarticles.com/shopping-articles/jewelry-articles/how-choose-wooden-watch-1813870.html&quot;&gt;first time.&lt;/a&gt; With the help of surface hardening, the so-called Tegiment technology, a greatly increased scratch resistance is achieved.
 
In 2019, Sinn received the prestigious Red Dot Award design prize for the EZM 12 mission timer, which was specially developed for helicopter rescue workers and emergency doctors. In 2020 the 936 &lt;a href=&quot;https://hype.news/samuel-column-pk/how-to-use-a-garmin-fenix-watch-r4nqnv8n
&quot;&gt;model&lt;/a&gt; won a Red Dot Award.

Fact # 1 about sense: Designed for professionals
Mission timers (EZM) are designed for professional users, for whom precise timing can be the difference between life and death. They concentrate on the essentials, are easy to read and equipped with special functions according to their area of ​​application. For example, the EZM 4 and 7 - developed for fire fighters and rescue workers - contain measuring scales for monitoring deployment times with breathing apparatus. The EZM 2B (UX) was developed for the maritime unit of the GSG 9, can be read under water from every angle without reflections and is pressure-resistant for every reachable diving depth.
 
Fact # 2 about Sinn: Brand founder and watch legend Helmut Sinn
Sinn Spezialuhren was created in 1961 by Helmut Sinnfounded in Frankfurt am Main. He is associated with watch history - technical developments, self-designed wristwatches, Frankfurt companies. His passions, flying and automobile racing, influenced him in the development of his watches. These have a high level of functionality and a very typical design language with a high recognition value. Sinn watches even made it into space. In 1985, for example, the German physicist and astronaut Reinhard Furrer wore the 140 S on his wrist during the Spacelab D1 mission. Helmut Sinn worked in the operational business of Sinn Spezialuhren until 1994, then withdrew and sold the company. After his time at Sinn Spezialuhren, from 1995 to 2014, Helmut Sinn was the owner of the Guinand watch brandand brought the company to Frankfurt am Main. Helmut Sinn died on February 14, 2018 at the age of 101.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Pros of Sketching Pencils in Drawing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537558]]></link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:42:31 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Drawing is one of the most important means of understanding the world and the development of knowledge of aesthetic perception, since it is associated with the independent, practical and creative activity of the child.
Teaching drawing at &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/537456&quot;&gt;preschool age&lt;/a&gt; involves solving two interrelated tasks:
firstly, it is necessary to awaken in children emotional responsiveness to the world around them, their native nature, the events of our life;
secondly, to form their visual skills and abilities.

In the process of drawing, the child improves observation, aesthetic perception, artistic taste, and creativity. It should be noted that almost all children draw with specific &lt;a href=&quot;https://guts.pk/shop/category/art-supplies/pencils/&quot;&gt;sketch pencils, and&lt;/a&gt; subsequently very few are engaged in drawing. And this means that at preschool age, drawing should not be an end in itself, but a means of learning about the world around. The problem of drawing by older preschoolers by means of non-traditional artistic techniques is determined by the interest in studying the features of children's art and the dependence of its development on the possession of the image.

However, until recent years, teaching children &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/536233&quot;&gt;to draw&lt;/a&gt; was considered only as the assimilation of realistic drawing by children by means of manual techniques, the variety of which was manifested only in the variety of learning properties, the variety of graphic, including printed techniques, was not studied, was not investigated for their use in children's drawing as means of increasing the expressiveness of images and objects depicted by children, which was the reason for calling these techniques &quot;non-traditional&quot; for preschool education and choosing them as an object of pedagogical research on &lt;a href=&quot;https://guts.pk/shop/product/charcoal-eraser-lyra-kneadable-eraser/&quot;&gt;drawing a&lt;/a&gt; portrait in senior preschool age.

The great French educator of the 18th century Denis Diderot said: &quot;A country in which they would teach to draw, as they teach to read and write, would soon surpass all countries in all sciences, arts and crafts.&quot; And this idea today sounds so relevant and true that no one dares to challenge it. Of course, not all children will become artists, sculptors, but the time when they can freely create, when the aesthetic perception of the world is formed is very limited. Only in childhood is the visual activity the leading line of personality development. Through it, he perceives and reflects the world around him and his attitude towards it.

Having studied the programs for teaching children to paint in kindergarten, I notice the main directions in my educational work.
Practicing technical skills. 
Education of emotional responsiveness in the perception of the world around and the ability to convey their impressions in fine works using various means of expression. 
Teaching the ability to depict objects and phenomena, conveying their images expressively through the creation of distinct shapes and color matching.
These tasks are solved by me throughout the entire preschool age and are concretized taking into account the age and psychological characteristics of each period.
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        <title><![CDATA[Listening skills in primary school]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:25:01 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Learning to listen is a skill that many parents try to teach their children long before elementary school. However, once in elementary school, not listening becomes more than just an inconvenience or even a safety concern. To be successful in school, children must learn to practice active listening to receive instruction, understand homework, and interact positively with their classmates. Whether you are a parent or an educator, there are activities you can involve elementary school students in to develop their listening skills.&lt;br&gt;

Summary of this practical sheet&lt;br&gt;

1 Telephone
2 Favorite Colors
3 Active listening
4 Active discussion&lt;br&gt;
Phone&lt;br&gt;
A simple game that kids in Kindergarten to Grade 6 can learn over the phone. Divide students into groups of six or seven and ask the children to raise their hands if they think they are good listeners. Select one student from each group to receive a whispered message from you. Give them &lt;a href=&quot;https://lineserved.com/9th-class-computer-science-book-english-pdf-free-download/&quot;&gt;instructions&lt;/a&gt; on how to operate the game and tell them to return to their groups and relay both the game instructions and the message. Tell the groups that the team that successfully repeats your message is the winner. Have the leaders whisper this same message to the person to their right, who then whispers the message to the person to their right, and so on. The person sitting to the immediate left of the leader writes the message down on a piece of paper and hands it to you. When all the groups are done, share the group responses with the class and share your original post. If a student did not understand how to play, discuss the importance of listening and how listening was key to &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/536340&quot;&gt;winning&lt;/a&gt; the game.&lt;br&gt;

Favorite colors&lt;br&gt;
Explain to the students that you are going to practice listening in class and repeat what was said to see who really heard what was shared. Call a student to tell the class what their favorite color is. Then ask the next student to share both their favorite color and the favorite color of the person in front of them. Ask a third student to share their favorite color with the second student's favorite color. Continue this exercise until all the students have shared. If someone forgets what was shared before them, gently ask the student to try again. Discuss things that prevent active listening, such as daydreaming or overthinking what you, the listener, are going to say without listening to the speaker.&lt;br&gt;

Active listening&lt;br&gt;
Use a role-play exercise to set an example of active listening for the class. Choose a student to share what has happened in her life over the past week. Set an example of active listening by watching the student all the time she is speaking, reacting to what she is sharing, and repeating parts of what she is sharing to her. Then ask the class what steps you took to show that you were listening. Let students play the role of active listening in pairs, giving each student two minutes to talk about a topic. Encourage students not to interrupt, to focus on the speaker, to accept the person's feelings without judgment, and to show by your tone of voice and friendly expression that you care about what the other person is saying.&lt;br&gt;

Active discussion&lt;br&gt;
Introduce a topic to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lineserved.com/9th-class-home-economics-urdu-medium-book-pdf/&quot;&gt;your class&lt;/a&gt;, for example: “Some people think children should go to school all year round without summer break. What do you think ? And ask students to discuss the topic. Ask students, one at a time, to share their opinions. After the students have shared for the first time, have all students paraphrase what the student in front of them said before sharing their own opinion. Ask the first student who spoke to paraphrase what the last student shared at the end of the exercise. You can do this exercise either as a whole class or by dividing the students into small groups of six to eight people.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Effects of Modern Technology on Student Study Habits]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:01:30 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The world is changing rapidly. Technology continues to advance at lightning speed and anyone who does not follow is in danger of being left behind. As a result, the way students study has changed significantly. Although books remain a valuable tool, the need to spend hours upon hours sitting in the library has dramatically diminished. Students now have many options available to them when it comes to learning learning techniques.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Summary of this practical sheet&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;

1 Databases and electronic logs
2 Wikipedia
3 Social media
4 Presentation software
5 procrastination&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Databases and electronic logs&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Since the introduction of electronic journals and online databases, the amount of information a student can realistically find has increased dramatically. Whereas previously you had to pull out books and sift through them for relevant information, now you can search for specific words and phrases in academic journals and &lt;a href=&quot;http://lineserved.com/character-sketch-matilda-necklace/&quot;&gt;writing.&lt;/a&gt; This can speed up the research process considerably. There is also the possibility of finding great information buried in a text that you wouldn't have thought of looking at.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, can be frowned upon in most academic circles because its content can be edited by anyone, but there is no doubt that &lt;a href=&quot;http://lineserved.com/mohabbat-humsafar-meri-novel-rashida-riffat/&quot;&gt;its introduction&lt;/a&gt; was a game-changer. A 2008 study of students who use social media found that while 73% of students are told by their teacher not to use the site, 90% admit to having done so to fill out an article. Although the site is heavily criticized for its inaccuracy, many students see it as a great starting point for research and a way to familiarize yourself with a topic. It is also common for students to use the references at the bottom of the page to find other related sites.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Social media&lt;/b&gt;
If used correctly, social media can productively enhance learning. Some colleges have their own Facebook pages and discussion forums, which allow students and faculty to share links and ideas easily and instantly. Regular blogging is also helpful, especially if most students are participating, as it allows students to read and comment on other people's ideas outside of study hours.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Presentation software&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Presentation software is a staple of college campuses that faculty can use to simplify the study process for students. Computer slideshows can be used to add variety to a conference and make it more interactive. More importantly, teachers regularly email the slides to students or upload them to the Internet. This allows students to recap what has been said in a course without having to rely on the note-taking process, where information can easily be missed.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Procrastination&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The internet has almost everything at its fingertips, which aside from the positive aspects can lead to a lot of distractions. There is a great temptation to start mindlessly browsing Facebook, watching YouTube videos, or playing online games. Even before the Internet, procrastination was still a problem among a high percentage of students, but there are certainly more distractions online than in a quiet library room. Therefore, good time management is more valuable than ever for students.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Best Methods for Teaching the Adults]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:50:49 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Teaching methods for adults, especially older adults, are very different from those for children and adolescents. It is important to keep the material relevant to the goals and interests of the students; it is also important to use methods that facilitate independent learning.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Scaffolding method&lt;/b&gt;
The scaffolding method provides adult learners with a structure that they can apply and adapt to different situations. The teacher gives &lt;a href=&quot;https://lineserved.com/fsc-1st-year-part-1-math-book/&quot;&gt;the students&lt;/a&gt; a task to complete, then the teacher shows the students a series of steps or a structure (&quot;scaffolding&quot;) that they can use to complete the task. Once the students have completed the task, they can use the scaffolding to perform similar tasks on their own. Adult learners can also change the scaffolding to accomplish different tasks. The scaffolding method gives adult students the tools to learn to perform tasks independently of a teacher.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Learning through volunteering&lt;/b&gt;
Engaging adult learners in real life situations through volunteer placement is a practical method of teaching adult education. According to Sandra Kerka, author of Education Resources Information Center Digest Digest, the type of learning and skills acquired depend &quot;on the goals of the organization and the volunteer, as well as the content and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lineserved.com/fsc-1st-year-part-1-physics-book/&quot;&gt;methods involved&lt;/a&gt;.&quot; Adult education is one of the tasks of managers and volunteer trainers. Skills-based organizations, like literacy tutoring, train in specific skills, like lesson planning. Social cause organizations such as Neighborhood Improvement Groups allow adult volunteers to learn about political processes.&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Self-directed learning&lt;/b&gt;
Adults often have specific goals or interests when taking adult education classes. Teachers should facilitate the interests and goals of mature students when &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.onfeetnation.com/profiles/blogs/facebook-is-working-on-a-smart-watch-of-its-own-production&quot;&gt;developing homework&lt;/a&gt; and lectures. For example, in an introductory psychology course, one adult student might be interested in working with the elderly, while another might be interested in early childhood education. Homework should allow each student to follow their interests, while covering the topics of the class. On the first day of class, or even upon registration, teachers could give students a short survey to find out what their interests are.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Visit Greece: Top 10 Must-See Attractions]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:18:51 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;1. Fill up on history in Athens&lt;/b&gt;
Athens mixes eras and styles to form a city as eclectic as it is fascinating. The capital has many museums as well as exceptional archaeological sites. Among them: the Acropolis and the Pantheon (which is part of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), the ancient agora, the Olympic stadium and the famous temple of zeus. It's a real trip to Antiquity that awaits you here!
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&lt;b&gt;2. Hiking in the heart of Meteora&lt;/b&gt;
At the heart of the Thessaly plain, Meteora is one of the country's most impressive natural sites. Take the many walking trails and evolve amidst the breathtaking rock formations and ancient monasteries, built from 14 th to 16 th century.
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&lt;b&gt;3. Go back to Antiquity in Delphi&lt;/b&gt;
Delphi is the most important archaeological site in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lineserved.com/shalimar-express-fares/&quot;&gt;all of Greece.&lt;/a&gt; Entirely dedicated to the god Apollo, it houses the remains of a theater, a fountain, a temple and a sacred way which have earned it a UNESCO World Heritage List.
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&lt;b&gt;4. Climb to the top of Mount Athos&lt;/b&gt;
In Macedonia, Mount Athos is the most sacred mountain in the country. Perched at an altitude of 2000 meters, it houses a community of 2000 monks reclusive in a multitude of Orthodox monasteries. The monks having taken a vow of chastity, unfortunately women do not have access to this exceptional place.
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&lt;b&gt;5. Rest in the Cyclades&lt;/b&gt;
The Cyclades archipelago represents a real little &lt;a href=&quot;https://lineserved.com/lahore-multan-train-ticket-price-fares/&quot;&gt;paradise on earth&lt;/a&gt; with its magnificent islands emerging from the Mediterranean. A perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation! Those of Mykonos and Ios are particularly famous for their festive side. And that of Santorini for its sandy beaches and especially for its landscapes and its world famous sunsets. Finally, less known, the island of Tinos is a Mecca of Greek traditions and Pilgrimage that will delight travelers in search of discoveries off the beaten track to meet local traditions.

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&lt;b&gt;6. Appreciate the architecture of Thessaloniki&lt;/b&gt;
On the edge of the Aegean Sea, the port city of Thessaloniki is home to a grandiose architectural heritage through which many influences shine through. The monuments, sometimes Roman, sometimes Ottoman and sometimes Byzantine, follow one another without ever resembling each other.
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&lt;b&gt;7. Enjoy nature in Rhodes&lt;/b&gt;
In the east of the country, the largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes, is reputed to have housed one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World: the Colossus. Today, people come here mainly for its mountains covered with forests, its walking paths and its small wild coves.
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&lt;b&gt;8. Explore the Vikos Gorge on foot&lt;/b&gt;
In northern Greece, the Vikos Gorge is the &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/536340&quot;&gt;largest&lt;/a&gt; canyon on the European continent with their 1000 meters deep. A walking path has been built over a dozen kilometers, allowing you to discover immense cliffs and abundant vegetation.
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&lt;b&gt;9. Immerse yourself in authentic Greece in Corfu&lt;/b&gt;
Corfu is one of the most beautiful islands in the country with its steep coves and forested mountains. It is also one of the most authentic since time seems to have stood still there. Visit the quaint little villages and walk the cobbled streets of the old town, without missing the inland area and its natural gems.
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&lt;b&gt;10. Meet the gods in Olympia&lt;/b&gt;
The site of Olympia hosted, in Antiquity, the Olympic Games organized in honor of Zeus. Today, only ruins remain, but these allow us to get an idea of ​​the importance of the event at the time.
&lt;br&gt;
Visit Greece: Practical Sheet
Population, language, currency, visa… The essentials to know!
Population: 10.77 million inhabitants
Language: Greek
Currency: euro
Time difference: 1 hour more than in France
Visa: You don't need a visa, or even a passport if you are a citizen of the Schengen area.
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When is the best time to visit Greece?
Spring and autumn are the two best seasons to go to Greece because the temperatures are pleasant and the tourist influx is much less than in summer. You can alternate between hikes and beaches, visits to museums and ancient sites, excursions to Crete or the Ionian islands, without suffering too much from the heat.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[5 Watches to Match the Outfit for Men & Women]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 May 2021 20:22:57 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[There are men who own exactly one watch that they wear day in and day out. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But to be honest, aren't these men missing out on something? We think: yes. It's fun to choose the right watch for your outfit. We looked at five watches for different occasions.

&lt;b&gt;The casual leisure watch: Squarestreet Plano&lt;/b&gt;



The housing of the Plano is only 6.7mm thin. It owes its name to this feature. “Plano” is Spanish and means “flat”. However, it is not small, on the contrary: its large, pleasantly no frills dial ensures that it is seen. Thanks to the Swiss Ronda 715 Quartz movement, it runs for up to 42 months before you have to change the battery.

&lt;b&gt;The elegant business companion: Maen Classic Moonphase Ivory White&lt;/b&gt;



Italian leather bracelet? Check! High quality materials like stainless steel and gold? Check! A limited edition of only 75 pieces? Sure, of course! The Maen Classic Moonphase Ivory White offers everything you would expect from an elegant business watch. A subtle moon phase display ensures that so much elegance does not get boring.


A lot of black with a bronze-colored case made of brushed stainless steel. That would be the shortest description of the James V from Gaxs . As elegant as a business watch, but much more solemn. Reduced simplicity, but not out of restraint, but as a statement. The Gaxs James V ensures the perfect appearance in the nightlife of the metropolises of this world.



So simple that it's almost playful again. The Bulbul Ore 06 is minimalism in its purest form. A completely white dial, a matt stainless steel case and an extremely high-quality Milanese mesh bracelet, all powered by a Swiss quartz movement with a running time of up to ten years. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/mens-watch/&quot;&gt;A watch&lt;/a&gt; as light, bright and enjoyable as summer.


Summer vacation is not far away in summer either. The right holiday watch is probably not the highlight of the collection, but a sporty, not too expensive watch that goes with anything. Like the Timex Weekender Central Park . The striped nylon strap underlines the sporty character of the watch and thanks to the luminous 24-hour display you can rely on it day and night. Five clocks for summer

As soon as the sun comes out during these months it means: Arms free! The best time of the year to finally show off your new, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/womens-watch/&quot;&gt;chic wristwatch&lt;/a&gt; to its best advantage. Here we present five favorites that are ideally suited for the summer season.

&lt;b&gt;1. For the beach&lt;/b&gt;
The NEXO Denmark - Black S - Green comes with either a bright grass-green or a plain black rubber strap to change . In an elegant Danish design with black dial, green hands and silver-colored case, the watch is a sporty eye-catcher at every beach party. With this watch you will not go for a swim in terms of fashion or literally: It is splash-proof, but not suitable for swimming and diving - and too good for that!


&lt;b&gt;2. For grilling in the park&lt;/b&gt;
For all fire makers, steak turner and outdoor enthusiasts , the Pebble 02 is the right accessory in a casual look for a relaxed barbecue round. The watch in Scandinavian design with an Italian leather strap, which appears simple at first glance, has a lot of attention to detail: thanks to the slightly asymmetrical shape of the watch case, the inclined crown and the blue loop as a color accent, this watch is an eye-catcher with wit and style.

&lt;b&gt;3. For the beach&lt;/b&gt;
bar Fancy a cool cocktail at the beach bar? Then the Kinsale Silver &lt;a href=&quot;https://smith.ahlamontada.com/t17-health-concerns-of-apple-watches/&quot;&gt;Chronograph&lt;/a&gt; from Grand Frank is the right companion on the wrist. With three totalizers and on the silver dial and a fine mesh bracelet, it conveys exactly the right mix between sportiness and classic elegance.



&lt;b&gt;4. With shorts and a T-shirt&lt;/b&gt;
The Silver Blade from Zinvo is the perfect summer watch for the casually tanned men's arm . With a black rubber strap, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and automatic quartz mechanism, it is a reliable companion for shorts and T-shirts. The geometric round grille on the dial, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://alexsamuel.wodemo.net/entry/536340/&quot;&gt;bezel designed&lt;/a&gt; with screws and the openly visible automatic movement on the back of the case give it a technical coating.



&lt;b&gt;5. With a summer dress&lt;/b&gt;
The Ore 08 from bulbul goes perfectly with the airy, elegant appearance : The fine, gold-plated Milanese bracelet and the white dial stand in elegant contrast to the cheeky splash of color created by the sea-blue bulbul loop. This is why this ladies watch goes well with both a casual strap dress and a cocktail dress.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[How to Choose and Where to Buy a Luxury Watch?]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:28:12 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The luxury watch is an essential stylish fashion accessory for any Trendy Man. In addition to being practical, it reveals many things about us: our style, our character, our passions as well as our social status. When you have the opportunity to afford one at some point in your life, it is important to take the time to reflect. Which brand to choose? Which models to move towards? Where to buy it? 


&lt;b&gt;The luxury watch, THE male jewel by definition&lt;/b&gt;
The watch is, in my opinion, the Fashion Accessory for Men by definition. Not being a big fan of jewelry in general (bracelets, curb chains, necklaces), I find that a beautiful watch is what finishes an outfit, gives it its style. It is for me the most relevant male jewel. The watch allows you to define your style whether you want to look relaxed, elegant, it gives a glimpse of the character of the person who wears it. 

&lt;b&gt;How to choose your luxury watch?&lt;/b&gt;
Buying a luxury watch is not like buying a simple shirt or a pair of shoes. No, this is a thoughtful purchase. High quality products ensure sturdiness and offer designs that are difficult to find elsewhere. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/omax-watches/&quot;&gt;Luxury watches&lt;/a&gt; are real jewels made by watchmakers, real works of art. 

It is important to choose your luxury watch by taking the time to look at the different models, the values ​​of the brand because when you choose a watch of this quality, you also adopt the universe and the DNA of the brand. It is therefore necessary to be able to find oneself in it. If you are choosing a luxury watch for the first time, I advise you to go for classic and timeless models that will go both with all your outfits and which are sure values ​​in terms of elegance.


&lt;b&gt;How to wear a luxury watch?&lt;/b&gt;
Everything will depend on the style of the watch. For example, a thin steel watch, you can wear it with most looks whether professional or not. This &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/tissot/&quot;&gt;style of watch&lt;/a&gt; is very easy to wear whatever the occasion and everyone's daily life.

If you opt for a watch with a leather strap, we preferred on the one hand to avoid having a slightly too sporty look, the luxury watch goes very little with jogging. On the other hand, associating the color of your strap with the leather of your shoes and belt is very important. In general, the association of colors, whether for the bracelet or the dial, is an essential point to take into account when composing your look. For example, if you wear a Tag Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen with the blue dial, I advise you to add to your look a touch of blue with why the jacket pocket, the socks or the tie. 

There are brands and models that go very well with more casual and sport-chic looks. I am thinking in particular of the Royal Oak Offshore model from Audemars Piguet or the Hublot watches often worn by high-level athletes

&lt;b&gt;Where to buy a luxury watch?&lt;/b&gt;
Depending on your budget and your passion for luxury watches, there are several ways to get them. 

&lt;b&gt;Buy a new luxury watch&lt;/b&gt;
Usually for new watches, you can opt for physical brand stores or jewelry retailers. Otherwise, you can very well do your shopping directly on the internet if you are sure of your choice. It is here that we have the most choices and that we can find the rare pearl.

&lt;b&gt;Buy a pre-owned luxury watch&lt;/b&gt;
In terms of budget, it is often interesting to go through the market for used luxury &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.howto-tips.com/how-to-money-saving-tips-in-2020/best-wearable-devices-technology-ces-2021&quot;&gt;watches&lt;/a&gt;. The models are very often in perfect condition and in addition we have the opportunity to find old and rare models. That is, I find a good compromise when you want to build a small collection of quality watches.

It is a networking platform between sellers and buyers of luxury watches often used from 1939 to today. The strength of this platform is in particular its experts. Indeed, these guarantee the authenticity of the products and the good reception of the goods. It is a trusted third party today recognized and acclaimed around the world. 

&lt;b&gt;Many references&lt;/b&gt;
Whether you are a fan of Rolex, Omega or Cartier, you risk succumbing quickly. There are always people who come to deposit and sell watches from these major watchmaking houses on the site. Enough to find the watch that will capsize your heart. 

&lt;b&gt;Price side&lt;/b&gt;
As these watches are second-hand, you can therefore pay less for some watches if they are not collector's watches. This site is therefore an excellent way to find a luxury model that you have been looking for for some time by paying for it at a lower price than elsewhere. 

On the contrary, some models will apparently be more expensive, but we are addressing here to collectors of old watches or those which are no longer reproduced. As with cars, some watches gain value over time. It is often said that buying a luxury watch is like making a real investment (depending on the model).]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Are the SmartWatches Harmful?]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelco (@alexsamuel)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:05:37 +0800]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;ARE SMARTWATCHES HARMFUL? WHAT SIDE EFFECTS DO THEY HAVE?&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Is a fitness bracelet harmful to your health?&lt;/b&gt;
The side effects of smartwatches can also disrupt your sleep patterns . The person faces problems when trying to sleep. Normal sleep patterns are not only difficult to maintain, but rather, it becomes impossible to accept the new pattern. It's important to get rid of your smartwatch at night when you're trying to sleep.

Likewise, changes in sleep patterns also affect a person's memory. As a result, the person may experience regular mood changes due to sleep disturbance. This is due to the use of blue &lt;a href=&quot;http://rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/smart-watches/&quot;&gt;light in smartwatches&lt;/a&gt; and other technical devices. It becomes extremely difficult for the brain to turn off all these items. It is necessary to fully sleep at night.

Therefore, leaving your phone off for 2-3 hours just before bed can help improve your sleep patterns.

You can also develop the habit of reading paper books instead of e-books.

&lt;b&gt;BODY DYSMORPHIA&lt;/b&gt;
 
Body dysmorphia is a common disease that affects people who depend on various gadgets. This condition occurs in a person who constantly eats to the sound of notifications and information that surrounds him .


It used to be considered that it was harmful to eat under television broadcasts, but the effect of their exposure is less pronounced compared to the effect of excessive enthusiasm for a smartphone or smart technologies. This condition occurs because the mind does not respond to food while the person is busy with their smartwatch. Thus, even if he or she is fed up, the person most likely will not even know about it. This condition can lead to extremely dangerous overeating, provoking the development of much more serious conditions.

&lt;b&gt;OVERUSE OF SMARTWATCHES CAN BE DISTRACTING&lt;/b&gt;
From time to time, using a smartphone can be very annoying to those around you. However, no one uses the phone on a regular basis due to various restrictions imposed during official meetings and other social events.

On the other hand, smartwatches are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/mini-focus/&quot;&gt;wrist-based&lt;/a&gt;, making information easier to access. This leaves a lot of room for people to distract most of their time. Being a social person across multiple platforms is a good sign. On the other hand, being overly obsessed can affect your current behavior, turning you into a person that most people dislike.

&lt;b&gt;Is electronic watch dangerous?&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;b&gt;HOW TO OVERCOME THE SIDE EFFECTS OF USING A SMARTWATCH?&lt;/b&gt;
It can be extremely difficult for a person obsessed with smartwatches to ditch their device in one go. But this becomes especially important when the obsession begins to affect his personal and social life.

Below are a few steps if you want to overcome the side effects of using your smartwatch constantly.

&lt;b&gt;Use Airplane Mode to Overcome Smartwatch Addiction&lt;/b&gt;
To get rid of unnecessary notifications and calls, it is important to use Airplane Mode. This will help turn off the watch's Bluetooth and cellular connectivity. You can still use the basic functions of the watch, and also make sure that the radiation does not affect you on a large scale.
Use covers to protect against harmful radiation
Discharging negative EMF from smartwatches can be extremely harmful. The use of a cover or case can protect users from such radiation.
Technology has contributed to the large-scale development of the human race. However, the overuse of these resources leads not only to great losses, but also to great health problems.

Does your electronic watch emit electromagnetic radiation?
Extreme dependence on technology can limit the ability to use personal space. This leaves no room for conversation and the possibility of building normal relationships with family members, friends, colleagues in real life.]]></description>
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