Nothing secret there, just knowing what boxes to click.Īnd the worst one of all… 5. They’re just using the local business options available to any Google Ads advertiser. They’re talking about pay-per-click advertising here. We have special ways of making your site show up on Google - no one else can do that. This data is provided by Amazon’s Alexa Internet, a well-regarded provider of competitive website statistics.Ĥ. The below chart of monthly visitors in Canada will paint the real picture. The Yellow Pages website gets more traffic than Google!Ībsolutely not. Having a free listing provides you with a small boost for local SEO, but the paid packages at Yellow Pages won’t impact your visibility on Google. It may pass along some link value, but it’s of very low quality. You’ll see that the link to the website is actually something like - that means that the link actually is a redirect from the Yellow Pages site, not a true link to your site. But a lie the reps seem to tell a lot, based on what we hear. Having a paid listing on the Yellow Pages will improve your rank on Google. Secondly, they are not the only authorized Google Ads reseller in Canada. You do not receive better rates by working with a reseller - if anything, it costs more and they provide you with less reporting. First, it implies that being a Google Ads reseller is better than a Google Ads Partner. We are the only authorized Google Ads reseller in Canada. The Yellow Pages reps continue to tell people the same old BS stories, but they’re getting more insistent as they become more and more desperate. Nine years ago, Yellow Pages reps were still trying to talk people into print ads-for the past several years they’ve switched to pushing them towards what we view as terrible online advertising options and even more terrible Yellow Pages websites. No matter how small your business is, it’s too big to spend your hard earned dollars advertising with them when there are better options.Įven if you can’t afford to work with us, get in touch and we’ll make sure you get set up with someone trustworthy who can help you grow your business. Shady business practices aside, we don’t see any logical reason to get involved with Yellow Pages beyond the free basic listing. According to the pattern of complaints outlined by the Better Business Bureau, people are also complaining about auto-renewals happening after a cancellation has been sent. They’re even being charged through bills from their phone companies (like Telus and Bell). We hear from people who are shocked when they receive bills from Yellow Pages for hundreds or thousands of dollars, and when they call the YP customer service line (if they’re even able to get through), they are told there is nothing to be done because they said yes during a phone call with their rep or signed a contract at some point. For those who do sign a formal contract, an auto-renew clause is buried in the terms and conditions. In addition to selling services that appear to be basically useless because they are expensive and provide little to zero value in terms of ROI, Yellow Pages now gets the people they call into verbally agreeing to contracts without those people necessarily realizing it. Often, those people are asking for us to put them in touch with other people who have commented on this post so they can try to get a lawsuit going. It’s now a whopping nine years later and we still get a handful of emails each month from people who feel they were scammed by Yellow Pages. This post was originally published in 2010. It’s a shady tactic and one that we hope most people see through. We’ve all been victims of FUD - fear, uncertainty, and doubt.
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However, the results of the CPU tests will match closely between the two M1 processors because both contain the same number and type of CPU cores. The GPU results from the additional cores in the M1 Max will be even better than the M1 Pro. NOTE: My 2021 MacBook Pro uses an M1 Pro CPU, mainly because when I bought it I needed to balance getting good performance while still staying on budget. Test results between software are not, except in general terms, due to different default setting values and using two different master files because, for some reason, Adobe Premiere and Media Encoder were unable to read a ProRes 4444 file. Test results between machines are directly comparable. Testing spanned two days. All applications were kept in the foreground while a test was running.Ĭompression settings were the defaults for each app. I used the current version of GeekBench 5 (5.4.2) and Cinebench (23.200) to test all three systems. There are an infinite number of variables that could be tested: variations in CPU, RAM size, storage speed, compression settings, number and type of background processes… the list is truly endless. Exporting a ProRes media file with identical effects applied using Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.Compressing ProRes media files using both Apple Compressor and Adobe Media Encoder.All variations of Cinebench 23 to test the GPU and render speed.All variations of GeekBench 5 to test the CPU and GPU.I wanted to find out how big a performance boost I’d get with the new gear. I don’t know how many cores the other GPUs have. The M1 Pro also has 16 GPU cores, built into the M1 SoC. NOTE: This is my main computer and, no, I haven’t upgraded it to Monterey yet.Īnd a 2021 16″ MacBook Pro, with an M1 Pro CPU with 10 cores, and 32 GB of RAM, running macOS Monterey. It uses an NVIDIA GPU.Ī 2017 27″ iMac, with an i5 CPU containing 4 cores, along with 40 GB of RAM, running macOS Big Sur. Of the five computers I have in my office, I decided to use three for this test, because they would, hopefully, best illustrate the growth in performance over the years.Ī 2013 MacBook Pro, with an i7 CPU containing 8 cores, along with 16 GB of RAM, running macOS Mojave. NOTE: If you are thinking of buying a new MacBook Pro, here’s an article that can help you decide how to configure it. They also provide a sense of the performance improvements you can expect if you upgrade to a new M1 system. These twelve tests provide a good comparison between benchmarks and real-world media processing. I discovered that benchmarks don’t necessarily reflect the real-world. I also learned that RAM doesn’t really affect the performance of individual apps, the CPU in your computer makes a huge difference in performance, and Apple and Adobe leverage the M1 SoC in significantly different ways. But, the M1 did not win every race in these tests. Yes, the new M1 MacBook Pro is very, very fast. 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On Weibo, China’s heavily restricted version of Twitter, a hashtag tracking Ya Ya’s return quickly gained over 230 million views, topping the trending charts on Monday. Lab Invest 1982 46:76.Giant panda Ya Ya has become an internet sensation again after Chinese state media showed images of her arriving at her new home in Beijing on Sunday, following an end to her quarantine since returning from the United States. Giant cell fibroblastoma: A peculiar childhood tumor (Abstr). The American Journal of Dermatopathology 2006 28(3): 228. Ultrasound and MRI Findings of Giant Cell Fibroblastoma in the Abdominal Wall: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlations. Giant Cell Fibroblastoma: An Update and Addition of 86 New Cases from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, in Honor of Dr. (WHO classification of tumours series, 5th ed. Lyon (France): International Agency for Research on Cancer 2020. In: WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board. A Juvenile Form of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans. EWSR1-SMAD3-positive fibroblastic tumor.superficial CD34-positive fibroblastic tumor.Differential diagnosisĬonditions that can mimic the presentation and/or the appearance of giant cell fibroblastoma include the following: Gian cell fibroblastomas were first described by the American pathologist Barry M Shmookler and the Austrian-American pathologist Franz Michael Enzinger in 1982 1,3,6. However, upon wide local excision recurrences are rare 2,3. Management consists of surgical excision, and local recurrences of up to 50% have been described.
Treatment approaches, including lifestyle changes, medication, rehabilitation and therapy, as well as surgery, vary depending on how severe the COPD is and what has caused it. Current treatments focus on managing symptoms or underlying conditions and improving the patient’s quality of life. Other tests such as blood oxygen tests, as well as lung function and exercise testing may be conducted to find out how much damage has been done and how well the lungs are working. Two-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler techniques may be used to find out whether there is high blood pressure in the lungs. The doctor will also determine whether the patient has COPD rather than bronchitis, emphysema or asthma alone.Ĭhest x-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans or a bronchoscopy may be used to rule out tuberculosis or other conditions if a person is coughing up blood. The patient may also have jerky movements because of buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood.Īfter the physical exam, the doctor will do tests to rule out other conditions, such as cancer, tuberculosis or chronic heart failure, which may cause similar symptoms. The veins of the neck may stick out, mostly when a person is breathing out, showing increased pressure inside the chest. Crackles may be heard at the base of the lungs. The doctor may notice that the diaphragm moves less than that of a healthy person. As the disease develops, the lungs begin to show signs of overinflating with air. In the early stages of COPD, a physical exam may show very little except wheezing when breathing out. But working around large amounts of various chemical fumes, such as welding fumes, or various dusts, such as mineral dust, may put you at greater higher risk of developing COPD.ĭiagnosis of COPD usually begins with a review of medical history and symptoms, as well as a physical exam. It is not yet understood what the role of air pollution is in causing COPD. In rare cases, the condition can develop in younger patients when it is associated with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD).ĬOPD affects more men than women and is most frequently diagnosed in Caucasian people. Age and cigarette smoking account for more than 85% of the risk of developing COPD. It mostly affects adults, with symptoms appearing between the ages of 30 and 40 years old. There may also be a loss of weight.ĬOPD is most commonly caused by tobacco smoke. The patient may develop a morning headache that indicates too much carbon dioxide in their blood. Late in the disease, these fits may be so severe that the blood doesn't get enough oxygen and the person's skin turns bluish. As the disease gets worse, the time between severe fits gets shorter. Severe chest conditions (coughs, production of pus-filled fluid or mucus, wheezing, breathlessness and sometimes fever) may happen from time to time. Gradually, patients may produce more and more fluid or mucus in their lungs or airways. Breathlessness during exercise or exertion usually doesn't become bad enough to see to a doctor until the COPD patient is in their 50s or mid-60s. People who have smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day for more than 20 years may begin to cough up mucus in their 40s or early 50s. Blue tint to skin around the lips or fingernails.Changes in the cells of the lungs and airways that can be seen with a microscope.Production of a great deal of mucous and other secretions, sometimes including pus.Fluid in the lungs and airways and linings of the throat.Redness of the skin because the capillaries are congested.Generally, the first symptom a patient with COPD will have is coughing and difficulties breathing typical of bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Symptoms will usually get worse over time, especially if the patient continues to be exposed to smoking or other lung irritants. Most patients won’t notice symptoms of COPD until the condition has caused major lung damage. However, fishing hooks are usually measured by a number. Since there are different types of hooks and brands, there is no one standard size. Because of this, it helps to know what type of fish you want to catch so you can determine the appropriate size. But if it’s too big, the fish may end up getting the bait but escaping the hook. If it’s too small, the fish could accidentally swallow it. One of the most important aspects of a fishing hook is its size. Weedless hook: These are designed to keep weeds and algae from getting tangled up in them while fishing.Siwash hook: With a straight eye and long shank, these work best with spinnerbaits and other single-hook baits.Aberdeen hook: Lightweight with a squared round bend, this wide hook is ideal for those who use live bait, such as minnows, because it doesn’t puncture them as much as other hooks.They are best for catching bigger fish as opposed to those who want to catch and release their fish. Treble hook: These are the combination of three jig hooks put together on one hook eye in a triangular formation.It usually catches onto the side of the fish’s mouth, making it ideal for catch and release fishing. Circle hook: This hook has a point that’s positioned toward the shank and is designed to prevent fish from swallowing it.They’re best for fishing from a slow-moving boat, but they can be easily swallowed by fish. Jig hook: These are shaped like the letter “J” and are a more traditional style.The downside is that the barb can injure the fish, making this a poor choice for catch-and-release fishing. Baitholder hook: These hooks are designed to keep both live and dead bait on the barb.Just as there is more than one type of fishing rod, there are also several types of hooks. It’s designed to prevent the hook from leaving the mouth of a fish.
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Even though Io has nearly the same size (3643 km across) and density (3.53X water) as the Moon, Io is the most geologically active world in the solar system. The path of Io around Jupiter is highly elliptical causing the tidal forces exerted on the moon to be immense. It has billowing volcanic geysers spewing. Here's how the European Space Agency and NASA are trying to figure out. It begs the question: what will this technology look like in a year’s time? In 10 years’ time? As someone whose research involves the increasing use of machine learning methods, I can see the enormously positive impact that artificial intelligence is already having on research (the advance in 2D and 3D automated mineralogy is one that immediately springs to mind). It is the most volcanic body known, with lava flows, lava lakes, and giant calderas covering its sulfurous landscape. Jupiter has some moons that have oceans underneath their icy shells. 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