When the Weight of the World Gets Too Heavy

The news that JPMorgan is now banking Gemini and Coinbase and processing their users USD deposits and withdrawals is a game-changer and provides a roadmap for the further integration of digital assets into mainstream modern finance.Why did JPMorgan do it? Tactically, processing transactions for 30 million users with minimal risk, due to the exchanges compliance standards, makes commercial sense and result in new retail customers. However, this decision is bound to be more strategic. The meaning of money is changing with the last financial crisis, the introduction of digital assets and mobile payment technologies, and now covid-19. The USD (and a handful of other currencies) remains a useful unit of account but is coming under attack from different sides as a means of exchange and store of value. While the store of value quality of the USD is being undermined by zero and negative interest rates and new record printing $3 trillion in the last quarter the Chinese are introducing a digital yuan, tech companies are devising new alternatives (e. g. Libra) and billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is talking about the birthing of a store of value through bitcoin.We believe that many more banks will follow JPMorgans example and get involved with the regulated digital asset space. The programmability of digital assets on blockchain rails allows for better security, smarter compliance and faster distribution to those in society in need of funds. While borrowing the unit of account convenience from the USD, a digital asset can be a more efficient medium of exchange which can instantly move between your phone and existing payment infrastructure. It can also be programmed such that it generates interest or dividends from an automated pool of assets such as bitcoin or gold or fixed income ETFs, thereby serving as a much safer short- medium- and long-term store of value. Dividend bearing assets, usable as money all over the world, on your mobile phone. JPMorgans latest step is an important development, but the future is already here RELATED QUESTION Where can I purchase sugar rush kids clothing in wholesale? Hey,Honestly, there are just too many kids wholesale clothing seller in the world, and most of them claim to offer their collection at the cheapest price. And choosing the best wholesale clothing seller is very critical and not easy. You need kids clothing in wholesale, its good but exactly where are you from, I dont know. If you are from USA, Australia, Canada or Saudi Arabia, I have a suggestion, give a look atAlanic Clothing, one of the bestwholesale kids clothing manufacturer & distributorin the world. They supplies cheap & best wholesale clothing for kids. And if you needwholesale sublimation kids clothing, I recommend you to check outOasis Sublimation. They have same location as Alanic Clothing, Both they have private label option. I know many people who has bought wholesale clothes from them. But one thing, you must have your own decision to choose the best wholesale kids clothing seller. Good Luck.

As if there wasnt enough news coming out of 10 Downing Street, it was a shock to hear Larry the resident cat making the headlines too.Larry, Number 10s official chief mouser was spotted limping back home in the morning of last Wednesday 20th July.There is some speculation that Larry clashed with Westminster mouser, Palmerston who resides at the Foreign Office. An alternative theory is that he came off worse after taking on a fox. The investigation continues.With Larry being ordered to stay in bed for the next seven days by his vet, Palmerston may take the chance to vie for top job in yet another Downing Street coup.With tensions running high, it looks like the chief mouser could do with the help of Feliway Classic to help calm him down and feel safe and secure in his home. Feliway Classic is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone (odourless to people and other animals) that cats leave behind when they rub their faces on the furniture, doorways, peoples legs and other objects in the home.If youre seeing aggression between cats in a multi-cat household, then Feliway Friends could be beneficial. Feliway Friends is a synthetic copy of the cat appeasing pheromone (CAP) naturally produced by a nursing mother to her kittens after birth. This pheromone helps the kittens feel safe and secure and promotes a bond between them and their mother. Feliway Friends is clinically proven to help reduce tension and conflicts between cats in multi-cat households RELATED QUESTION Where can I purchase sugar rush kids clothing in wholesale? Hey,Honestly, there are just too many kids wholesale clothing seller in the world, and most of them claim to offer their collection at the cheapest price. And choosing the best wholesale clothing seller is very critical and not easy. You need kids clothing in wholesale, its good but exactly where are you from, I dont know. If you are from USA, Australia, Canada or Saudi Arabia, I have a suggestion, give a look atAlanic Clothing, one of the bestwholesale kids clothing manufacturer & distributorin the world. They supplies cheap & best wholesale clothing for kids. And if you needwholesale sublimation kids clothing, I recommend you to check outOasis Sublimation. They have same location as Alanic Clothing, Both they have private label option. I know many people who has bought wholesale clothes from them. But one thing, you must have your own decision to choose the best wholesale kids clothing seller. Good Luck.

Whats your fashion statement to look classy and elegant? The feminine possession that never gets out of trend! Yeah; we are talking about the jewelry. When it comes to ethical wear, wearing jewelry or just a pair of earrings can help in upgrading the inner beauty of every feminine.You might be also the one who is on the market for a slight sparkle or want to make your look to the next level. Well! To elevate your looks and appearance, the first and the foremost thing which you should focus on is, your body shape, and when it comes, your skin tone, etc. When you know about your body features perfectly, you will be able to purchase the things accordingly that will suit you.Before you visit any women online store for earrings, its very essential to know the right shape and type of earrings or jewelry you want to purchase. Here were exploring the main points which you should consider while you are on the way to hunt for the best earrings and other jewelry:For Oval face Shorter necklaces and earringsFor Round face Narrow earrings and V-shaped necklacesFor Square face Rounded jewelry and long earringsFor Heart-shaped face Short necklaces and Wide earringsFor Rectangular face Soft shaped and collar necklacesFor Triangular face Hoop earrings and matinee necklacesIf you want to gift it to others or looking for any special event, finding a perfect gift for your loved ones or the special event is never an easy task. Therefore, if you want to make an unforgettable present, its better to consider the top dealers who are well-renowned in their field.My best friend Laura recently purchased dozens of earrings such as Kunti earrings, Rati earrings, Mugda earrings, and so many other sparkling earrings at amazing discounts. Those attractive pearls and traditional Jhumkas were looking adorable on her face. Those were truly the essence of traditional beauty.I asked her how she made this amazing selection, she smiled and replied, Those were the days when I was so stressed and visited so many stores so to get an idea about the essentials which should be considered while buying these kinds of stuff. Therefore, I dont want you to waste so much of your time and hard-earned money by visiting so many places and stores to get an idea about whether it will look perfect on your face or not. You can easily buy all those pieces of stuff by going online. Online stores have made it easier to shop with a hassle-free process. Now people can easily shop stuff according to their needs and preferences because they can get detailed specifications of all those stuff RELATED QUESTION In the film 'Barry Lyndon', Barry's brother admits tricking him and says, "We loaded your gun with tow." What is tow? Tow is a fibre obtained from the processing of flax, hemp, or jute into thread for weaving. During the time in which Barry Lyndon is set, it was commonly used as a material for cleaning firearms in lieu of more expensive woven cloth patches. Tow could also be used as tinder for fire making with flint and steel, and it was commonly used as stuffing for upholstery. PA4500 Flax "Tow" In the case of the movie, it was used as wadding for a blank round during the duel with the British officer so neither would hurt the other.

Medically reviewed by: Nancy Satur, MDWritten by: Curology Editorial TeamWelcome to Ask Curology, a series on the Curology blog where one of our in-house licensed dermatology providers answers your questions about all things skincare. Today were talking about face wash for acne and ingredients to avoid in skincare. Why do some face washes supposedly meant to help with acne seem to make matters worse? Turns out its all about the fine print: the ingredients list. There are many different acne causes, but below, our derm providers narrow it down if you think your acne face wash might be behind your worsening breakouts.Got a burning skincare question of your own? Come hang out with us on Instagram and keep your eyes peeled for our provider takeover series on our stories. We answer your questions in real time!Dear Curology Derm,Ive been using this acne-fighting face wash to help clear up acne breakouts and get my oily skin under control, but I dont think its working. Actually, Ive been breaking out more ever since I started using it! The label says its supposed to clear acne and control oil, so what gives?Sincerely,Dismayed and ConfusedDear Dismayed,Not to defend your potentially pore-clogging cleanser, but its possible your skin might be going through a normal and pretty common process called purging. Some people experience acne purging in the first few weeks to months of treating acne with active ingredients, including common over-the-counter anti-acne ingredients like salicylic acid. Awful as it is to go through this, it actually means your acne treatment is working! Basically, the underlying acne in your skin is working its way out as your skin adjusts to the new situation. Learn more about acne purging here. We know it isnt easy to endure, to say the least. But if youre patient, treat your skin gently, and keep up with your treatment, these breakouts should clear up soon! If they still dont clear up after a couple months, thats a good time to try a different approach like signing up for Curology, where youll get a customized acne-fighting cream and a one-on-one treatment plan from one of us dermatology providers.Your skin might not be purging itself of acne, though depending on the ingredients in your face wash, it could be breaking out in reaction to the product itself! Here are a few other explanations for why a face wash designated for acne-prone and/or oily skin could potentially make acne worse:1. It has pore-clogging ingredients. Unfortunately, theres no FDA regulation of terms like non-comedogenic on skincare or cosmetic products, so some products marketed toward those susceptible to acne sneak pore-clogging ingredients into the mix. In our research, weve found ingredients including laureth-4, isopropyl myristate, sodium laureth sulfate, and carrageenan in several so-called anti-acne and oil-control cleansers.2. It contains alcohol. Alcohol can dry out the skin and strip it of its natural protective barrier. Irritation and inflammation of the skin can make it vulnerable to acne breakouts.3. It has an active ingredient that is too strong for your skin (or you might be using it too frequently).Many acne face washes you can buy at the drugstore contain salicylic acid, a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) that can help unclog pores, or benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic. Some people experience dryness or irritation from using these, and irritated skin can be more prone to acne breakouts. If your skin is on the sensitive side, you may want to look for a lower strength or switch to a gentle cleanser like the cleanser by Curology, which comes with the full set when you subscribe! and use a topical cream or other acne treatment recommended by your dermatology provider.When in doubt, custom skincare is what its aboutIf youre struggling with acne and your so-called acne-fighting face wash just doesnt cut the mustard, its time to try something different: a customized treatment for your unique skin. Sign up for a free trial of Curology to get your very own custom acne-fighting cream, plus our must-have moisturizer and gentle cleanser when you sign up for the full set. As always, weve got your back!Were here to share what we know but dont take it as medical advice. Talk to your medical provider if you have questions. RELATED QUESTION Where can I purchase sugar rush kids clothing in wholesale? Hey,Honestly, there are just too many kids wholesale clothing seller in the world, and most of them claim to offer their collection at the cheapest price. And choosing the best wholesale clothing seller is very critical and not easy. You need kids clothing in wholesale, its good but exactly where are you from, I dont know. If you are from USA, Australia, Canada or Saudi Arabia, I have a suggestion, give a look atAlanic Clothing, one of the bestwholesale kids clothing manufacturer & distributorin the world. They supplies cheap & best wholesale clothing for kids. And if you needwholesale sublimation kids clothing, I recommend you to check outOasis Sublimation. They have same location as Alanic Clothing, Both they have private label option. I know many people who has bought wholesale clothes from them. But one thing, you must have your own decision to choose the best wholesale kids clothing seller. Good Luck.

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Certeau nous parlait, nous lavons voqu plusieurs fois, dune ville-concept pense et construite par les experts et re-invente par les passants. Lart a t galement encadre par des experts, des institutions, et peut tre les artistes sont ils dsormais au pralable des passants, qui en exprimentant le domaine de lart en rvle les relles possibilits. Plus que le banal, cest sa reprsentation, ou plutt son imprsentation, pour reprendre le terme de Barbara Formis quil faut considrer. Lorsquil est extrait de la vie quotidienne pour un peu plus longtemps quune fugace performance, il devient un objet rvler son monde contemporain, puis il tombe dans le registre du document, de larchive.Nous ne pouvons pas chapper au banal et en faisons nous-mme lextraction par des moyens qui furent un temps rvolutionnaire ; la photographie a eu un pouvoir important dans lavnement dun nouvel ou non-art, elle est aujourdhui un outil ultra-accessible. Mais la diffrence de ces rvlateurs ordinaires de la de leur vie quotidienne est quils ne cherchent pas riger leur clich ou leur crit en art, bien que le matriau et les manires de travailler soit les mmes que certaines uvres, preuve que linframince limite entre lart et la vie relve du discours et du langage.Les rseaux sociaux et la tl-ralit, nouveaux espaces de lexposition du banal sont sujets penser. Ils amnent de nombreuses questions autour des notions de reprsentation, didentit et didentification, de communication, de linformation et du langage lui-mme. Ils sont, comme nous lavons voqu, des canaux de diffusion massifs, du meilleur comme du pire. Ils produisent des idoles aux costumes de papiers, qui soublient un quart dheure aprs avoir t clbres. Ils nont pas de cadre et ne rpondent qu peu de lois voir aucune rgle. Ils sont dans une pense de la vitesse et du zapping. Leur pr-dominance dans lespace public et social amnent petit petit les artistes sy intresser et les envisager comme supports linspiration, matriau faire art.Et maintenant que ce mmoire est fini, retourner lire Sartre, ou regarder Nabilla faire de la littrature 2. 0 la tlvision ? Laquelle de ces deux options est la bonne, laquelle de ces ruses est la meilleure ?prcdent __ RELATED QUESTION Where can I purchase sugar rush kids clothing in wholesale? Hey,Honestly, there are just too many kids wholesale clothing seller in the world, and most of them claim to offer their collection at the cheapest price. And choosing the best wholesale clothing seller is very critical and not easy. You need kids clothing in wholesale, its good but exactly where are you from, I dont know. If you are from USA, Australia, Canada or Saudi Arabia, I have a suggestion, give a look atAlanic Clothing, one of the bestwholesale kids clothing manufacturer & distributorin the world. They supplies cheap & best wholesale clothing for kids. And if you needwholesale sublimation kids clothing, I recommend you to check outOasis Sublimation. They have same location as Alanic Clothing, Both they have private label option. I know many people who has bought wholesale clothes from them. But one thing, you must have your own decision to choose the best wholesale kids clothing seller. Good Luck.

When you debate your friends, do you sometimes feel like the kid who gets sand kicked in his face by the overly-muscled bruiser on the beach? Well, no more my friends. Im gonna show you how to win every argument.You see, Ive been engaging in the dangerous activity lately of discussing politics on Facebook. If youve tried something similar in this or previous elections, you know what a minefield it can be. Through it all, Ive become convinced that people dont know how to persuade each other anymore. They simply talk at each other. So here are a few notes to helpMemes Are EvilWell, some memes are hilarious and cute. When it comes to political memes, however, they tend to evoke the opposite reaction of what you intend.If youre a die-hard Trump supporter, chances are you at least got a chuckle from the Hillary meme maybe even nodded your head once or twice. Did you chuckle and do the same for the Trump meme? Likewise for Hillary supporters. Did you like being called an idiot? Probably not, just as the Trump supporter didnt like being called stupid. If you didnt chuckle at either meme, then congratulations, you might actually have a sense of humor.Who Are You Convincing?Political memes tend to be shared with people who already agree with them. At the same time, they ostracize those who dont agree. Sharing these memes just strokes your own ego instead of doing what real Americans do: engage in thoughtful discussions about how to move our country forward. Did I just ostracize you? Apparently, Im so good I can do it without a meme. Memes Are Not ArgumentsAnother problem with political memes: they are not arguments. At best, theyre lines from really bad stand-up comedy routines. Dont kid yourself into thinking youre persuading anyone. More likely than not, youre just cementing the other persons beliefs that youre an idiot and shouldnt breed.Name-calling isnt going to work any better than it did in the school yard.Belief Is Not EvidenceBefore you brand me as an anti-christian warrior Im not talking about religious faith here. Religious belief can and should inform the public policy decisions you make, but be consistent and dont cherry pick.Its hypocritical to claim on one hand that gay marriage will destroy the sanctity of marriage while also denigrating Hillary Clinton who has personally fought to avoid divorce and maintain her own marriage. I could go on about forgiveness tooSo back to belief and evidence Just because you believe something, doesnt make it so. Evidence and facts are critical to making decisions. You use them in your every day life to survive. The pan is hot enough to fry bacon so it will probably fry your hand. Why not do the same in political discussions? Say it with me facts are good. Thats not to say that facts cannot be interpreted differently (and thats where logic comes in), but the facts still exist.Simply believing something to be true is a way to hide that you dont have evidence or logic to support your position. Everyone fancies themselves independent thinkers. In reality, though, most people who pound their chest and declare their independence are nothing more than sheep. Liberals and conservatives can be guilty of this so no finger pointing. Just remember, when you spout lines someone else gave you and cant back it up with evidence and logic, you proclaim to the world that theres no independent thought going on in that noggin.The Conspiracy To Make You Believe In ConspiraciesTheres a darker side to relying on belief instead of evidence. It makes you vulnerable to conspiracy theories. After all, if what you believe is true but you cant find evidence to support it, there must be some other reason, right? It cant possibly be that youre wrong. Someone must be hiding that evidence. Time to pull out the Reynolds Wrap because weve got some hats to make.To believe a conspiracy theory is akin to being a member of a cult just without all the religious overtones. It makes you easily exploitable. When you are no longer tethered to facts and reality, its a simple matter to tell you whatever fiction furthers the exploiters interests. In case you misunderstand me, I am saying that believing conspiracy theories puts you in company with the Moonies and members of Heavens Gate. The takeaway? Dont follow this guyVideo of Marshall Herff Applewhite [Getty Images]Brooks Kraft / Sygmaembed. gettyimages. comUnfortunately, weve let this type of argument go un-checked for too long. It was kind of fun to think about aliens at Area 51 and laugh at the people who thought the moon landing was a hoax. The sad fact is that millions of dollars are made from book sales and websites created by people who know that once youre untethered from reality they can sell you any crazy idea the crazier the better. The result is weve reached a point where the current Republican presidential candidate made his political name by peddling one such conspiracy theory.Respond To The ArgumentIn my discussions, I find its very difficult to get the other person to actually respond to my argument. They will either disappear and not respond or make some point that bears no relation to my argument. The ivory-tower elite have a fancy word for this: non sequitur. Its Latin for it does not follow. There is no logical connection between point A and point B. Put another way our points are like two ships passing in the night and yours suddenly takes flight and crashes into the moon. I have had conversations where Im talking about the foreign business interests of Trumps corporation and how it might impact his governance as president and the response I get is: yeah, but what about Hillarys emails. If you let them continue talking, theyll list all sorts of other reasons why Hillary is an evil person as if that is somehow a response to Trumps possible foreign conflicts of interest. Its enough to give you whiplash.The prevalence of this type of pattern leads me to think that many of my conservative friends all read a book titled something like How to Win Any Argument Against a Liberal and this was chapter one. I have yet to find the book, but the approach appears to be that when confronted with an argument you cant answer, start listing as many arguments as possible. Ideally, they shouldnt have any relationship to the original argument.In debate we used to call this spewing. Because collegiate debates have time limits, throwing out a lot of arguments regardless of their validity, can overwhelm your opponent. They simply dont have enough time to respond. It doesnt matter if 80% of your points are invalid.This is a technique used when playing the game of college debate. It is not something to use if you want to come to consensus or actually persuade someone. Our public policy is not a game. It affects real people daily and should be treated with the same kind of gravity.To summarize, respond to the argument using facts and reasoning. Its not hard but it does mean you have to think for yourself and maybe do a little research.Admit You May Be WrongIf you read my first post, youll remember this as Rule #2. No one owns the truth. If you refuse to entertain the possibility that you may be wrong, youll never learn something new. As with facts, if you are wrong, you are wrong, regardless of what you believe.No one wants to admit theyre wrong these days. I understand. Its a hard thing to do. It takes courage to do so. All of us are human. We are not immune to mistakes or misunderstandings. Yet we feel that by admitting we were wrong, were somehow weakened. In reality, the opposite is true.Its kind of funny. We demand that Hillary Clinton apologize (which she did do) for saying half of Trump supporters are deplorable and that Trump apologize (which he did not do) for trying to delegitimize our first African-American president by questioning his country of birth. All the while we refuse to admit our own mistakes and shortcomings. Be Curious. Take Time To Read An Opposing OpinionOf course, even if you admit you may be wrong, youll never know it unless you engage with those who dont agree with you. Its easier than ever these days to consume only the news and opinions that agree with your world view. Change it up and seek out some well-researched and reasoned articles on the other side of the political spectrum. Try to read with an open mind and remember that they are human beings with the same basic needs and desires as you. They may have a different perspective. How about taking some time to find out why?Here are a few sources to get you started news, liberal, and conservative. Of course, when you read their opinion pieces, dont take what they say as gospel. As Reagan said, Trust but verify. Wall Street Journal wsj. com/)New York Times nytimes. com/)Washington Post washingtonpost. com/)The Economist economist. com/)The Weekly Standard weeklystandard. com/)The National Review nationalreview. com/)The Nation thenation. com/)The Atlantic theatlantic. com/)The New Yorker newyorker. com/)Ultimately, Were Not All That DifferentAmericans love competition, but we sometimes forget we play for the same team. Prompted by a conservative friend, I read an article in which a number of Trump supporters were interviewed about why they were voting for him.Rather than read it with a combative mind, I reminded myself that these individuals were American. I may not agree with them, but I wanted to hear, in their own words, why they were voting for Trump.You know what I discovered after finishing that article? I still didnt agree with them. But, I didnt hate them either. I could better understand how they looked at the election and the issues. Listening is so important now more than ever. Whether you come from the Right or the Left, if you really want to persuade someone, you must first understand them. Incidentally, I dont think my conservative friend did me the same courtesy by reading my post in response. We Are Not EnemiesI am taking the time to listen and respond to my conservative friends, but I expect them to do the same. If they dont give you the same courtesy and respect you gave them, call them out on it. We have to listen to one another if were ever going to right this ship. So How Do You Win Every Argument?Stop sharing stupid political memes. Cute animal memes are still acceptable, though we can only take so much.Use facts and logic, not conspiracy theoriesRespond to the argument with a cogent relevant response. Understand the other person. Try to understand why they hold their positions. If you fail to do this, you will never convince them.If the other person is right, admit it. Thank them for helping you learn something new. Not only will you shock the heck out of them, but their opinion of you will grow immeasurably. Theyll also be more willing to give your thoughts a fair hearing in the future.Its really easy to win every argument by following these five steps. The thing is, even if you lose, you still win. If both sides really want to find an answer, then both sides win, regardless of who loses the argument RELATED QUESTION Where can I purchase sugar rush kids clothing in wholesale? Hey,Honestly, there are just too many kids wholesale clothing seller in the world, and most of them claim to offer their collection at the cheapest price. And choosing the best wholesale clothing seller is very critical and not easy. You need kids clothing in wholesale, its good but exactly where are you from, I dont know. If you are from USA, Australia, Canada or Saudi Arabia, I have a suggestion, give a look atAlanic Clothing, one of the bestwholesale kids clothing manufacturer & distributorin the world. They supplies cheap & best wholesale clothing for kids. And if you needwholesale sublimation kids clothing, I recommend you to check outOasis Sublimation. They have same location as Alanic Clothing, Both they have private label option. I know many people who has bought wholesale clothes from them. But one thing, you must have your own decision to choose the best wholesale kids clothing seller. Good Luck.

In a democracy, youd think its everyone. But the history of the U.S. shows something different. Communities of color continue to face barriers to the ballot and a 2013 Supreme Court decision has only made it worse. This is playing out now in states like Georgia and Kansas. So how can policy choices actually encourage voter access? Turns out, there are plenty of ways. From automatic voter registration to same-day voting, the laboratories of democracy are experimenting with and implementing solutions. And international democracies like Australia and Germany use different tactics to get majorities of people to the polls. As a masters student at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, I reported and helped produce this piece. Interviewees include former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm; Kristen Clarke, president & executive director of the National Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; and Nikki Fisher, executive director of the Oregon Voter Information Project RELATED QUESTION In the film 'Barry Lyndon', Barry's brother admits tricking him and says, "We loaded your gun with tow." What is tow? Tow is a fibre obtained from the processing of flax, hemp, or jute into thread for weaving. During the time in which Barry Lyndon is set, it was commonly used as a material for cleaning firearms in lieu of more expensive woven cloth patches. Tow could also be used as tinder for fire making with flint and steel, and it was commonly used as stuffing for upholstery. PA4500 Flax "Tow" In the case of the movie, it was used as wadding for a blank round during the duel with the British officer so neither would hurt the other.

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The biggest risk associated with shipping a new feature is that users dont want to use it. But what if the reason they dont want to use a feature is something small, like the way form fields focus, or the way a certain section animates, or a lack of tooltips, or the colour of certain buttons? What if the reason they dont want to use it is that it isnt easy to use?This is a story about the dangers of prioritizing ease of use, how Bench ran into them face-first, and the tools we used to help us overcome them.Trying to build it rightPicture this: Youve decided on a new feature. Its big, with lots of new UI, API endpoints, and operational impact. You need to make sure the rollout goes smoothly, because if users dont have a good first impression theyll probably never look at the feature again. That would be bad, because the executives are counting on this feature to increase engagement and reduce churn. Ideally you want to build it pretty quickly, because a bump in the numbers this coming quarter will be great for next quarters fund-raising.Still with me? Welcome to Bench Engineering just over a month ago. We were working on a feature called Transaction Tagging (the ability to tag transactions based on Line of Business, Location, and Client), and we really wanted it to go well. We wanted it to go so well that we were behind on our milestones, and our commitment to a Beta release at the end of the quarter was looking less and less realistic.This was pretty frustrating because overall we were doing a lot of things right. The Product team had done great research and prep work, so the problem we were trying to solve was well-defined. The Design team had built a clickable prototype that we gave to real clients to validate interest in the feature. Our team was working through tickets and actually deploying code to production several times per week behind a feature flag.So why hadnt we gotten the feature in front of our clients?Paralysis by good intentionsAt Bench, we take pride in making bookkeeping easy. Transaction Tagging is different from most of Benchs technology in that it is the first feature weve built that allows our clients to do data entry. Frankly, this made us nervous. We were worried that if clients didnt think this feature was easy to use it could have a negative effect on their perception of Benchs ability to make their lives easier.Easy to use is one of those statements that eats deadlines for breakfast. When it starts getting thrown around, the definition of done for a feature changes from are they able to do it to are they able to do it easily. When this happens, we start to see the goalposts moved backwards with every ticket, because anything animations, keyboard shortcuts, error handlers, autofocus, text wrapping, hover states, components designed for future complexity, etc. can be justified for ease of use.The worst part about optimizing for ease of use is that it doesnt matter if a user can use a feature easily if they dont want to use it in the first place. The longer we spend optimizing for ease of use, the longer it takes us to learn if this is a feature our users actually want.We needed to break this pattern. We needed to mitigate the perceived risk associated with releasing a less-than-perfect feature. Fortunately for us, Beta isnt the first letter in the Greek alphabet. Alpha AKA BurlapWe decided to think about the Beta release as a product of the future, and instead rebrand the first release as Alpha. We found 5 users who had been asking for the Transaction Tagging functionality and invited them into our Alpha release. We looked at the backlog of tickets and started talking about them in terms of Alpha and Beta. To strengthen the paradigm, we started describing this first release as a burlap sack: you can wear it as a shirt, but itll look dumb and probably be a bit itchy. In meetings we would cue up Let it Go from Frozen and play it whenever anyone was worrying too much about the details.The change was dramatic. Armed with permission to ship an imperfect feature, we started to rip through tickets. Alpha forced us to prioritize the most essential elements of the feature, which narrowed the scope of our focus, and resulted in less context switching during code review and when picking up new tickets. Our velocity during the following sprint was roughly double what it had been over the previous 3 sprints.We ended up releasing the Alpha within 2 weeks of starting to call it Alpha. Its important to note that (despite our Burlap battlecry) we shipped very few bugs. Alpha doesnt mean low quality, it means less complexity.Back to AgileAn interesting side effect of the Alpha/Beta prioritization process was that the remaining Beta tickets were almost all design tweaks and small UX changes. Alpha had pretty much covered all of the tickets that made the feature usable, if not bulletproof. We then had the option to look at each of the remaining tickets in isolation and determine whether they were important enough to block our Beta release to 600 clients. We were back to iterating instead of building a larger and larger release candidate. This was better for two reasons. First, the QA burden is significantly less for small changes than it is for a large release. Second, we were now able to get real feedback from our users.Im happy to say that Transaction Tagging is now released to a Beta group of over 600 clients, and our Sales team have started selling it to new users. How well use this in the futureNow that weve successfully used the Alpha/Beta pattern on one large feature, well test and refine the pattern on our remaining features this quarter. A rough definition of the framework:Alpha: The simplest possible version of a feature. Prioritize can they do it over can they do it easily. The goal is to learn whether they want the feature at all. Keep in mind that your Alpha users will likely be early adopters with a vested interest in the success of the feature; take their feedback with a grain of salt.Beta: Take the time to clean up obvious UX and design deficiencies. Use metrics associated with Alpha to prioritize any remaining ideas for the feature. Implement the ability to monitor the way the feature is being used.General Availability: Once youve learned enough from your Beta users, implement the changes you feel are essential and go live. Now its time to iterate. 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Women entrepreneurs, across geographies and cultures, face similar challenges however, it is their will to succeed and rebel streak that continues to fuel their passionHyderabad the entrepreneurship capital of India, is all set to receive Ivanka Trump and hundreds of emerging entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from around the world, for the eighth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 (GES 2017), this month.The eminent annual gathering is expected to set the social media on fire with selfies and #hastags such as #GES2017 #IvankaTrump #WomenFirst as entrepreneurs & startup enablers mingle, network, learn and educate each other during the three-day event.According to the organisers of the summit, GES 2017 will create an environment that empowers innovators, particularly women, to take their ideas to the next level. This year summit in a real sense is celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship; especially among women who despite multiple challenges are contributing towards the global growth and prosperity.The challenges faced by entrepreneurs, in general, is well known and documented; however, the struggle of women entrepreneurs that are either ignored or so discreet that it escapes scrutiny and debate.Here I present experiences of two women entrepreneurs to highlight the barriers, bias, and discrimination faced by them in their entrepreneurial journey and how to navigate around it. #Story 1- A women entrepreneur from Kabul: For many surviving in Afghanistan can be a challenge let alone doing business.On top of it, if you are a women entrepreneur, like Afsana Rahimi, then words cannot describe the odds stacked against you.Afsana runs a media management and production company and is the Chairperson of Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Before venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, she gained critical business knowledge while working as the marketing manager at the Killid group, a Kabul based media company.She played a crucial role in the expansion of the Killid Kabul FM radio from one station to ten stations across Afghanistan.Though she had to wait till 2012 to start her venture, however, the entrepreneurial streak was visible very early on. I remember I was four years old and in 1st grade when I did my first business deal, says Rahimi.She further explains, my fathers friend owned a dry fruit store, and he needed paper for packing.He asked me if I wanted to exchange used notebooks for dry fruit. Next day I gathered all used books I could find and exchanged it for dry fruits.According to Afsana, despite her grilling schedule; she tries to strike a balance between being an entrepreneur and a mother of three young boys.# Story2 A women entrepreneur from Jammu & Kashmir:India as a civilization has worshiped womanhood in various forms- be it as a warrior or a symbol of wealth, education and or companion to name a few. Though Indian customs put women at the forefront of its cultural ethos however as a society, it has confined women within rigid boundaries.Even in todays age, it takes a strong will to challenge some of the traditional biases, according to Damini Mahajan, a first-generation entrepreneur who hails from the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.Damini cofounded WeMakeScholars, a platform that helps students find suitable programs, scholarship, and loans from across the global. She comes from a traditional family where girls are not expected to earn a professional degree let alone start a company.She not only challenged this stereotype by doing an engineering degree she went on to complete masters from the UK and upon return to India she relocated to Hyderabad to start a company.Mahajan along with a college mate launched a beta version of their startup idea on Facebook, and in short time it attracted over one lakh users. Enthused by the initial response a portal, supported by AI, the company was launched in 2015.This two years old startup now has 30 lakhs active user from over 200 countries. It also received funding and grant from the government of India under the start-up program. The two women entrepreneurs share lessons on how to remain motivated and focused while marching toward your goal.1.Passion is the fuel for success: In the past 15 years, I have interacted with numerous women entrepreneurs, especially those working in conflict zones of Afghanistan, Iraq and South Sudan, I found one common trait that connects them all; the intense hunger to succeed against all the odds.Though geographies and culture separate Afsana and Damini, their fierce passion binds them together. The May 2017 suicide attack in Kabul left 400 people dead and hundreds injured.In the massive explosion, Rahimis media studio was destroyed.She and her staff escaped the blast by 20 minutes difference. I told myself, God gave me a second life. I must make the most of it. If I dont, my inside power would be in question I told myself you need to start from zero, says Afsana.And with that unbreakable will, she started the rebuilding her business the very next day after the blast. 2. Winning family support is critical:When your family is not holding you back, it is a big support, says Rahimi.She further adds, even if you are capable or have money but if the family does not support you, it is of no use you cannot do work peacefully.According to Mahajan, her biggest challenge was convening her family to let her relocate to Hyderabad to start her venture. Her persistence and rebel streak helped her win her family support.3. Dont let them cross the line: Irrespective of the geography, culture and region women entrepreneurs seem to be on the top of the pack when it comes to stereotyping.According to Damini, investors tend to prefer male founders over female founders, and a few also want to know your marriage plans before they take a call on funding women-led start-ups. Such discriminating mindset is not uncommon.Thus, when it happens, it is essential to give a firm response so that people dont cross the line between professional and personal life, says Mahajan.4. Grab opportunities with both hands:I thought even if I work for another ten years- I would still be an employee. I wanted to be my boss, says Afsana. After working and building Radio Killid for over eight years, Rahimi decided to venture out.When she submitted her resignation, her employer offered her sweat equity in Shayar media services.I grabbed the opportunity without blinking as it was a win-win situation for both. I was getting be my boss, and the group was retaining talent, says Afsana.5. Connect with mentor and expand your network: According to Rahimi networking is very important and not just with women but across the ecosystem.However, networking is one big grey area where most women including working women feel left out. Local startup ecosystem and enablers could play a key role in creating a conducive networking environment for women.Damini has three mentors who bring different skill sets, and she relies on them for guidance.There are times when you have to take a call or make choices at such time a mentor can bring valuable insight. The challenge of being an entrepreneur in conflict zones is lack of resources such as mentors and enablers. Thus, Rahimi joined an e-mentoring program in the US and she continues to learn by networking with global entrepreneurs.Women entrepreneurs, across geographies and cultures, face similar challenges however, it is their will to succeed and rebel streak that continues to fuel their passion. The article was first published on moneycontrol. com Indias leading business platform. RELATED QUESTION Where can I purchase sugar rush kids clothing in wholesale? Hey,Honestly, there are just too many kids wholesale clothing seller in the world, and most of them claim to offer their collection at the cheapest price. And choosing the best wholesale clothing seller is very critical and not easy. You need kids clothing in wholesale, its good but exactly where are you from, I dont know. If you are from USA, Australia, Canada or Saudi Arabia, I have a suggestion, give a look atAlanic Clothing, one of the bestwholesale kids clothing manufacturer & distributorin the world. They supplies cheap & best wholesale clothing for kids. And if you needwholesale sublimation kids clothing, I recommend you to check outOasis Sublimation. They have same location as Alanic Clothing, Both they have private label option. I know many people who has bought wholesale clothes from them. But one thing, you must have your own decision to choose the best wholesale kids clothing seller. Good Luck.