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Monolingual countries5/6/2023 Monolinguals constitute 40 percent of the world's population. You may know this country from Buzzfeed articles about mistranslated signs.Ī monolingual speaks only one language. Despite its many tourists and ideal location in the heart of Europe, the Czech Republic doesn't fare well in European terms for English proficiency. Some countries have official languages but also have regional and local official languages, notably Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Officially monolingual countries, on the other hand, such as France, can have sizable multilingual populations. ![]() Needless to say, Japan has been a multilingual society since ancient times. ![]() Top 10 Most Monolingual Countries In The World Is the UK in danger of becoming one of the most monolingual countries in the world? Trilingual: A person speaking three languages fluently ( 13% of world population) What percentage of the world is trilingual 2021? The US Constitution allows for states to declare official languages. Many scholars assert that English-only laws would violate due process and equal protection under the law. This right is protected in the Constitution. Why America has no official language? The Federal government allows Americans to speak any language they want.
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Twitch earnings5/6/2023 ![]() If you have a realistic aim to make money, you need to begin by meeting the criteria to become a Twitch Affiliate. They merely spend time on the platform watching their favorite broadcasters and influencers playing and commentating on their play. Most don’t have any intention of doing so. Obviously, few everyday Twitch users will have a large enough support base to make money on Twitch. Once you add in sponsorship and other money-making techniques, the top Twitch influencers are generating impressive earnings. And this is just from one source of income. Shroud, for instance, takes in more than $100,000 a month from subscribers alone. Some well-known gamers have clearly found the formula to make good money on Twitch. There is also a small percentage of successful Twitch broadcasters who have managed to build a following in non-gaming niches. It can be a lucrative platform for influential and entertaining gamers. These gaming broadcasters have discovered how to make money on Twitch. Many of these gaming influencers earn their incomes from a mix of their Twitch Streaming, their YouTube videos, and in some cases, professional game playing. It doesn’t take long for influencers to sprout up on a platform, and as we have seen in Top 20 Twitch Influencers (Streamers) Every Gamer Should Follow, these include many of the same gamers who release the top “gaming highlight” videos on YouTube. Twitch is the streaming platform of choice for gamers. So it should be of little surprise that gamers have taken to live streaming more quickly than most other genres. One niche that attracts relatively tech-savvy supporters is gaming. ![]() While the bulk of that has involved people sharing videos on platforms such as YouTube and Facebook, there has also been a considerable upsurge in live streaming. ![]() ![]() BBC Newsclaims that three streamers came forward to confirm the accuracy of the figures.Īdditionally, the leak has highlighted the disparity between streamers, with the highest-earning woman on the platform, Pokimane, reportedly ranking at 39th on the list.The most significant change in social media usage over the last couple of years has been an immense increase in the number of videos shared and consumed. However, it’s not clear how accurate these figures are for other streamers involved in the leak. The gross payouts of the top 100 highest-paid Twitch streamers from August 2019 until October 2021: /3Lj9pb2aBlĭuring a recent broadcast, streamer Ludwig – whose gross earnings are supposedly over $3m – said that the leaked numbers were correct. Sitting just below is xQc at $8m, followed by Summit1g at $5m. As revealed by KnowSomething on Twitter, the gross payout to CriticalRole, the top Twitch channel, was $9,626,712 from August 2019 to October 2021. Kenny Beats: $677K Tee Grizzley: $209K Logic: $193K T-Pain: $185K aeseaes: $166K Insomniac: $100K HANA: $97K knxwledge: $93K Mike Shinoda: $91K Illmind: $86K Soulja Boy: $73K Disclosure: $26KĪccording to the leak, these figures pale in comparison to gaming and entertainment channels on the platform. Some examples of artists' earnings from tips/subs on Twitch from Aug 2019 to Oct 2021: By comparison, Cherie Hu reports that Disclosure earned $26K in the same period, while Knxwledge made $93K, and T-Pain made $185k. Kenny Beats’ purported earnings make him the highest earner among his music artist stablemates on the platform.
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Clarion capital5/6/2023 ![]() Evidence of influence in the broader M&A industry is essential. To be considered, candidates must be women who are outstanding dealmakers both inside and outside of their firms. By identifying and featuring dozens of influential women, Mergers & Acquisitions nurtures the community of female leaders and provides role models for women who are at earlier stages of their careers. Efforts to recruit and retain women in the financial services industry have increased in recent years nevertheless, women still make up only about 14 percent of dealmakers in the middle market. Mergers & Acquisitions has opened up the nomination process for the fourth edition of The Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. ![]() For more, read the full story: Due diligence meets big data: Two Six Capital, Oak Hill, Clarion among pioneers. Ninety-four percent of PE firms say they will use more predictive (applied) analytics within the next two years, and 83 percent are seeking operating partners with digital or technology expertise, according to Ernst & Young LLP’s Private Equity Global Divestment Study 2018. Private equity firms are eager to tap into the power of data science. For example, with help from Two Six, Clarion is able to see the cohort dynamics of businesses on a customer-by-customer basis, something that would have been “impossible even 10 years ago,” says Clarion founder Marc Utay. Private equity firms, such as Oak Hill and Clarion Capital Partners, a New York PE firm that invests in lower middle-market companies, are engaging Two Six to analyze customer datasets of potential targets and existing portfolio. At the same time, “more and more data is being created every day, as companies increasingly rely on technology to scale and improve their operations, as consumers shift to a digital lifestyle,” says Sajjad Jaffer, co-founder of Two Six Capital, a San Francisco firm that is pioneering the use of data science in due diligence and value creation. Data analytics is the low-hanging fruit to create value in every portfolio company we own.” There are several underlying technology trends at play to enable the rise of big data, including enormous increases in computing power, cloud computing architecture and inexpensive storage. Every time you click on the Internet, it’s creating data for somebody to analyze how to run their businesses better. Now, the data is readily available and exponentially created. Businesses were run on visceral intuitions. “Historically, the data wasn’t available. Taylor Crandall, a managing partner and a founding member of Oak Hill Capital Partners, which began investing in 1986 as the family office for Robert Bass, one of four brothers who founded Bass Brothers Enterprises, based in Fort Worth, Texas. "Data and artificial intelligence are necessary conditions for private equity today,” says J.
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Create booklet mac lion5/5/2023 ![]() 5 Tips for Creating an Awesome Book Cover Design.3 Ways to Use Stock Photos for Book Cover Designs.Best for: Immediate-to-seasoned designers who want to create pro-standard covers for print books and eBooks.Ĭheck out these InDesign book cover tutorials: The subscription model is expensive for independents and small businesses, at $20.99 per month for the single InDesign app. Plus it offers integrated support from other Adobe applications. Ultra-professional interface and tools, with the seal of approval from most professional cover designers. Integration with other Adobe apps, including Creative Suite plus added extras like Adobe Stock, Adobe Color, and Typekit, allow designers to access a broad range of material to use in their artwork. InDesign allows you to create both cover designs and the inside pages of a book, while offering precise control over page-sizing, typography, and exporting artwork for print and EPUB. Professional designers love InDesign for its versatility-you can produce a huge range of media for print, web and mobile apps-as well as its advanced interface and tools. The undisputed titan of publishing design, InDesign is one of Adobe’s flagship products alongside other Creative Suite products, Photoshop and Illustrator. Adobe InDesign (Paid) The reigning champion for book designers everywhere is Adobe Indesign. From pro-standard software for bigger budgets to cheap and cheerful alternatives, there’s a paid-for option to suit every cover designer.įor free alternatives, scroll down to the bottom of the article. If you’ve allocated a budget for your cover design project, you’ll be sure to find something suitable in the edit of paid-for programs below. The Best Paid-For Book Cover Design Programs Whether you’re looking to produce and distribute a print book or you have an eBook in mind, there’s a program to suit every cover design project. ![]() ![]() Ready to put a book out into the world? Find the right tools for the job and create a book cover that’s professional and impactful.ĭiscover our edit of the best book cover design software, from paid-for programs that pack a professional punch to free software that allows independent publishers to produce fantastic cover designs on a limited budget.
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Gallant man5/5/2023 Specifically, polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality. The Rent Zestimate for this home is 1,400/mo, which has increased by 1,400/mo in the last 30 days. The words polite and gallant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Owed the questioner a civil reply When can courteous be used instead of gallant?Īlthough the words courteous and gallant have much in common, courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness.Ĭlerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers When might polite be a better fit than gallant? Greek music album The Songs Of The Struggle Arcadia IV. Read ratings and reviews from other patients. ![]() We’ll spare him any chagrin because he’s a gallant man with a noble heart. Fellow Americans, here lies a graceful and a gallant man. While the synonyms civil and gallant are close in meaning, civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness. The Gallant Man song by Mikis Theodorakis, Maria Farantouri, Maria Dimitriadi now on JioSaavn. Jane T Gallant, MD, a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist - General Doylestown PA. A gallant man would defend his fiancée for being called a urethra. My grandfather always had farm dogs that would help him in his daily work, or just hang. The words chivalrous and gallant can be used in similar contexts, but chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior.Ī chivalrous display of duty When could civil be used to replace gallant? It was cool, but really, Id much rather be taking a real vacation. He ranks 36 in Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Gallant Man, who had at one time or another beaten each of them, was never awarded a racing honor or a championship of any kind. ![]() gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.Ī gallant suitor of the old school Where would chivalrous be a reasonable alternative to gallant? Gallant Man raced as a three- and four-year-old at the same time as Bold Ruler and Round Table, who both became Horse of the Year. While all these words mean "observant of the forms required by good breeding," gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. Some common synonyms of gallant are chivalrous, civil, courteous, and polite. Frequently Asked Questions About gallant How does the adjective gallant contrast with its synonyms?
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Horacio palencia compositor5/5/2023 ![]() Nacida en Barcelona y formada en la misma ciudad bajo la dirección de Gerard Claret y Goncal Comellas y gracias a las becas de la Caixa de Barcelona y del Ministerio de Cultura continúa su formación en la Universidad de Indiana (U.S.A.) donde obtiene un Master en Violín Pedagogía estudiando con los profesores Franco Gulli, Yuval Yaron, violín y Mimi Zweig pedagogía Gyorgy Sëbok, Menahem Pressler y James Buswell música de cámara. Ha impartido su docencia en la cátedra de violín de la Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía (2003-2006), siendo profesora asistente del profesor Rainer Schmidt, en la Escuela de Verano de Lucena (2002, 2003), Cátedra de Música Emili Pujol en Cervera y profesora de violín en el “Summer String Academy” en la Universidad de Indiana, Estados Unidos (2000-2009). Como directora del Ensemble de Violines del conservatorio Adolfo Salazar ha realizado varios conciertos en Asturias, La Rioja, Toledo, Salamanca, Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid y giras por Cataluña, varias entidades culturales en París y en Grecia. Regularmente imparte su docencia en las Orquestas de Estudiantes de la Comunidad de Madrid, Joven Orquesta Nacional de Catalunya y en la J.O.N.D.E. Asimismo, imparte su docencia en los cursos de verano Curso Internacional de Música de los Pirineos, Pirineos Classic, Curso Internacional Forum Musikae y en el Curso Internacional de Música de Llanes, como profesora de violín y participando junto a artistas internacionales en los Festivales de Música de Verano. Música organizada por la Fundación Albéniz en Madrid junto a los profesores Marc Bleuse, ex director general de Música en Francia el director del Junior Departament en la Guildhall School de Londres, Eric Hollis el profesor del mismo centro Derek Rodgers el compositor y director de la North Carolina School of Arts, Larry Smith, y el también compositor Gideon Waldrop, ex director de la Juilliard School de Nueva York y el profesor Lev Vlasenko, de Moscú. Su interés por la pedagogía le ha llevado a desarrollar y sistematizar técnicas de formación del profesorado de cuerda, siendo regularmente invitada a impartir cursos, charlas y seminarios por diferentes asociaciones educativas, conservatorios y escuelas de música del país, tanto públicas como privadas, entre ellas el Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, la Joven Orquesta Nacional de España, Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universidad del País Vasco, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Universidad Castilla la Mancha, Universidad de Andalucía, Clases magistrales en el Conservatorio Gossec de París, en la Ionian University de Corfú en Grecia y en el Summer String Academy de la Indiana University.Įs profesora de violín y directora del Ensemble de Violines en el Conservatorio Profesional de Música “Adolfo Salazar”, Madrid y en la Universidad de Música y Artes Escénicas Alfonso X El Sabio colabora realizando masterclasses de violín. Participó como ponente en la primera reunión de docencia sobre Profesora de violín, ha diversificado su carrera tanto en España como en Estados Unidos y Sudamérica.
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Weatherbug windows 75/5/2023 Trial software allows the user to evaluate the software for a limited amount of time. Demos are usually not time-limited (like Trial software) but the functionality is limited. In some cases, all the functionality is disabled until the license is purchased. Demoĭemo programs have a limited functionality for free, but charge for an advanced set of features or for the removal of advertisements from the program's interfaces. In some cases, ads may be show to the users. Basically, a product is offered Free to Play (Freemium) and the user can decide if he wants to pay the money (Premium) for additional features, services, virtual or physical goods that expand the functionality of the game. This license is commonly used for video games and it allows users to download and play the game for free. There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. Programs released under this license can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial purposes. Open Source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify or enhance. ![]() Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). But this is very accurate information that will come in handy if you care to know the current weather details in the country.Īlso Available: Download WeatherBug for Macįreeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. The biggest setback is that it only shows information about weather conditions in the United States. A help file is included, which can be accessed online. WeatherBug doesn’t need that many system resources. You can choose to activate the silence notification, modify audio alerts, manage proxy settings, and many other things. Some people prefer to turn off forecasting tips, sound notifications, and icon notifications. You can also choose the temperature color, scale, and whether you want to disable the visual tips on the screen. The upper area of the window has options like “Preferences,” “Help,” and “Site Map.” If you want the temperature of your location to display in the taskbar, then you can set it when you want it displayed. If you go to “Weather Fun,” you can find features like a video gallery, photo gallery, and trivia games. There is even an interactive map that shows you where the traffic cameras and certain weather conditions are located. You’ll learn about any prevalent issues related to flu, colds, allergies, and air quality. This includes news about the health of the outdoor environment. General stories and information regarding weather news can also be read on the application. The news about severe weather includes lightning, hurricanes, national alerts, and local alerts. Live cameras show you the view of traffic cameras and various shots of your city and the local area. Other elements that you can view include maps, radars, live cameras, and news about severe weather. ![]() Live forecasts and weather conditions are viewable at the “Home” section. The application features a well-organized interface that is easy for novices and professionals to use. ![]() The weather information gets displayed right on your desktop. Find out the latest weather conditions in your area by using a software program called WeatherBug.
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![]() We considered calling the game “Ultimate Sniper Lethal Ghost Warrior Dangerous Contracts Assassins: The Sequel”, but we ultimately felt that the name “Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2” made the most sense for the sequel of “Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts”. Why did you call the game Sniper Ghost Warrior Contract 2, it is so long? We’re currently working on a system which will allow Content Creators to register their interest in SGW Contracts 2 and other titles, and by doing so, will automatically provide you with a key upon release. Could I receive a copy of the game (early)? We’d kindly ask that you credit the title accurately. Yes, we’d love for you to stream and upload videos of SGW Contracts 2, in addition to our other titles. For every new objective you complete, you will earn cash and experience points, with which you can invest in new skills and equipment.Ĭan I stream/upload Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 when it comes out without getting copyright claims? We’ve put a lot of effort into SGW Contracts 2’s challenging single player campaign, with multiple ways to execute each contract, in addition to a number of objectives to complete in each region. ![]() How replayable is Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2? This is how you earn currency for improvements. To fix this, Contracts 2 has a system that will save significantly more frequently, and at the right times, for example after successful kills or leaving and entering zones. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a production where you can eliminate your goals in different ways. We noticed players often saved at inconvenient, non-recoverable moments. We tried this out and found out it makes for a sub-par game experience, as players tend to rely too much on it. We’ve read a lot of feedback about SGW Contracts and the request to allow saving the game manually. We believe there are still a lot of players out there looking for a really solid single player experience, and hopefully that’s exactly what we’re delivering with Contracts 2.Ĭan I save manually in Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2? We’ve invested a lot into making the core single player experience as strong as we can. No, multiplayer is something we are always thinking about for the future, but if we do it, we’ll ensure it’s something we’re really focusing on in its own right and delivering as strongly as possible. What’s the difference between SGW Contracts 2 & the Deluxe Arsenal Edition of SGW Contracts 2?īoth versions contain the base game, however, the Deluxe Arsenal Edition also arrives with an additional 4 weapons and 6 gun skins – there’s no better way to prepare for the game’s high-pressure tactical combat!ĭoes Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 have multiplayer, just like Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts? The ultimate goal overall is to eliminate the dangerous and corrupt head of state, Bibi Rashida. Tasked with a seemingly impossible mission – to topple an insidious criminal syndicate and bring them to justice – you’ll traverse all-new locations to execute your contracts. Take on the role of Raven, a contract sniper assassin, operating in the heart of a lawless region of the Middle East along the Lebanese and Syrian borders. What’s the story of Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2? SGW Contracts 2 – Frequently Asked Questions |