A guide to API management tools - SDTimes.com

The following is a listing of API management tool providers, along with a brief description of their offerings. 
Apigee is an API management platform for modernizing IT infrastructure, building microservices and managing applications. The platform was acquired by Google in 2016 and added to the Google Cloud. It includes gateway, security, analytics, developer portal, and operations capabilities.
Akana by Perforce provides an end-to-end API management solution for designing, implementing, securing, managing, monitoring, and publishing APIs. The Akana API Platform helps you create and publish secure, reliable APIs that are elegant, easy to consume, built the right way, and running as they should be to improve the customer experience and drive growth in your business.
Boomi’s API management solution provides a unified and scalable, cloud-based platform to centrally manage and enrich API interactions through their entire life cycle. With Boomi, users can rapidly configure any endpoint as an API, publish APIs on-premises or in the cloud, manage APIs with traffic control and usage dashboards.
CA Technologies, a Broadcom company, helps customers create an agile business by modernizing application architectures with APIs and microservices. Layer7 API Management provides the most trusted and complete capabilities across the API life cycle for development, orchestration, security, management, monitoring, deployment, discovery and consumption.”
CData: Connect, Integrate, and Automate your enterprise data.  At CData, we simplify connectivity between all of the applications and data sources that power business operations, making it easier to unlock the strategic value of your data.   By focusing on established standards for data access, our solutions plug into all of the business applications that you use today (like BI, Reporting, ETL, & Integration) and connect them with live data from just about anywhere. 
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Cloud Elements delivers an API integration platform on three pillars: “Elements” unify APIs with enhanced capabilities for authentication, discovery, search, error handling and API maintenance. “Formulas” combine those Elements to automate business processes across applications. “Virtual Data Hubs” provide a normalized view of data objects.
IBM API Connect on IBM Cloud is an API life cycle management offering that allows any organization to secure, manage and share APIs across cloud environments — including multi-cloud and hybrid environments. 
Kong delivers a next-generation API and service life cycle management platform designed for modern architectures, including microservices, containers, cloud and serverless. Kong is building the future of service control platforms to intelligently broker information across services.
Microsoft’s Azure API Management solution enables users to publish, manage, secure and analyze APIs in minutes. It features the ability to create an API gateway and developer portal quickly, ability to manage all APIs in one place, provides insights into APIs, and connects to back-end services. 
MuleSoft’s Anypoint API Manager is designed to help users manage, monitor, analyze and secure APIs in a few simple steps. The manager enables users to proxy existing services or secure APIs with an API management gateway; add or remove pre-built or custom policies; deliver access management; provision access; and set alerts so users can respond proactively.
Nevatech Sentinet is an enterprise class API management platform written in .NET that is available for on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. Sentinet supports industry SOAP and REST standards as well as Microsoft-specific technologies and includes an API Repository for API Governance, API versioning, auto-discovery, description, publishing and Lifecycle Management.
Oracle‘s API Platform Cloud Service provides an end-to-end service for designing, prototyping, documenting, testing and managing the proliferation of critical APIs.
Postman is a collaboration platform for API development, used by more than 7 million developers and 300,000+ companies worldwide. Postman allows users to design, mock, debug, test, document, monitor, and publish APIs – all from one place. 
The Progress DataDirect Autonomous REST Connector offers intelligent data connectivity to API sourced data from SQL based applications such as BI, Analytics, and ETL tools
With Autonomous REST Connector organizations can expect:
Red Hat 3scale API Management gives control, visibility and flexibility to organizations seeking to create and deploy an API program. It features comprehensive security, monetization, rate limiting, and community features that businesses seek backed by Red Hat’s solid scalability and performance.
SmartBear Software empowers users to thrive in the API economy with tools to accelerate every phase of the API life cycle. SmartBear is behind some of the biggest names in the API market, including Swagger, SoapUI and ReadyAPI With Swagger’s easy-to-use API development tools, SoapUI’s automated testing proficiency, AlertSite’s API-monitoring and ReadyAPI’s mocking and virtualization capabilities, users can build, test, share and manage the best performing APIs.
SnapLogic Lifecycle API Management is an end-to-end solution designed for managing, scaling and controlling API consumption quickly, seamlessly and securely. Features include request/response transformations, API traffic control and productization, OAuth2 authentication support, advanced API analytics, threat detection, and the developer portal.
TIBCO Cloud Mashery is a cloud-native API management platform that can be deployed anywhere, either as a SaaS service or containerized in cloud-native and on-premise environments. Mashery delivers market-leading full life cycle API management capabilities for enterprises adopting cloud-native development, and its capabilities includes API
 
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9 effective team building activities to try this year - CIO

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The time has come. You can’t avoid it any longer. You can already here the screams of protest. But there is no way out of it: You absolutely must do a team building event.
Maybe someone quit. Or the team isn’t performing well. Maybe your boss suggested it. Or there has been a lot of absenteeism. There is always a reason for investing time and effort in activities that make your team work better.
The data on team building tells a story you can’t ignore:  According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, most US workers (51%) are disengaged from their workplace. This is bad for business. Engaged employees produce better business outcomes, show up to work and do more of it, improve customer relationships, and obtain more impressive organic growth than those that aren’t engaged.
Last time you tried it, though, it was a disaster. “Paint ball will be a blast!” You insisted to a room full of sullen stares. And, sure enough, by the end of the day, paintball had disintegrated into a full-on war. There are still factions not speaking to each other.
So what’s your next idea?
 “How about axe throwing!”
If you’ve got a new team or a team that gets along well, axe throwing might be a fun way to spend some time getting to know each other while blowing off a little steam.
“As with anything that’s supposed to be fun, 25 percent of your people will be gung-ho,” says Adrian Gostick, author of The Best Team Wins. “Some will be reluctant but will get into the swing. But there will be a few who will say, ‘This is stupid and why are they dragging me out here.’”
Still, there is a lot of time to talk and get to know each other while other people are throwing axes. And with all the movement, waiting for your turn, and the necessity to form teams, it’s hard for subgroups to isolate themselves and avoid people they don’t know. Also? Drinking to excess is not allowed. “This can be a good event,” says Gostick. “But you can’t force people to have fun.”
Avoid it, though, if your team is fighting, broken, not functioning, and still angry from the paintball debacle. “Do not give those people sharp objects!” warns Liane Davey, Ph.D. and author of  Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track. “You have to be much more careful when you are trying to rebuild trust.” In that case, hire a professional facilitator to help.
When it works? This is a social outing that gives people a chance to get to know each other in a fun, relaxed setting. Warning: If your teams hates each other, they are now armed with axes.
Ex private eye Jayson Wechter has been taking IT teams on team-building adventures through the streets of San Francisco for over two decades.  He builds a custom treasure hunt for each one.
“I first get information about the participants – their job, age range, how active they are, if they are competitive, and if they live in the area or are coming in from somewhere else,” he explains. This knowledge helps him avoid cultural references a non-American won’t get or clues that will be too easy for a local or too hard for an out-of-towner. “Then we meet in the game zone for a briefing and to go over the mechanics of the event and concepts of collaborative problem solving and working effectively as a team.”
Armed with supplies and clues, everyone goes out into the city to find answers. Along the way, you get a fascinating tour of San Francisco’s lesser known places, people, and history. “Finding the clues is like working a crime scene for small details,” explains Wechter. “It requires effective collaboration.”
In many workplace situations, there is one person – often a man – who dominates meetings and is seen as a leader. “But the most effective leader is not the person with the strongest personality,” says Wechter. “It’s the person who enables every member of the team to contribute as fully as possible.”
He often sees teams learn this lesson. While they are having fun, they see how they would play better if they listened to everyone.
When it works: This event teaches leadership, effective collaborative, and a bit of history. It is a fun puzzle for smart teams that enjoy games.
“The best team building exercise I was part of,” says Lisa Brand, a marketing executive in Los Angeles, happened on its own.” It started with a challenge: Bring in the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich you can make. People had strong feelings, it turned out, about the lowly PB&J. And submissions came in from all over the company.
“People brought in everything from gourmet confections to Skippy and grape jelly,” says Brand. Along the way, everyone shared stories about the role of PB&J in their life, ate each other’s offerings, chatted, and had fun. Without anyone having to call it a “Team Building Exercise,” it became a monthly challenge. Each one a different “Best version of…” category. Eventually relationships and friendships were formed around simple foods.
Key to the success of this organic team building, was the role managers played in recognizing, encouraging, and participating in it. No manager stepped in to wonder why everyone was taking a break to eat sandwiches. Instead, the contest was given space, time, and official sanction.
“A meal where you aren’t forced into uncomfortable one-on-one conversations is a great place to start with a new team,” agrees Davey. “Everyone has the chance to talk to each other, learn something about their background, and build trust.”
When it works: Everyone needs to eat. If you find a way to make that social, you can build fundamental team relationships organically.
“Escape rooms are a fun way to build on a team’s communication and problem-solving skills,” suggests Georgene Huang, CEO and Co-Founder of Fairygodboss.com, a career community for women. “They force you to work as a team in a pseudo ‘high stakes’ environment without any risks.”
Each person brings specific skills to this sort of game and all are necessary. So, it’s a great way to play off everyone’s strengths. There is a time pressure, but no real-world consequences for failure. People will have to throw in, communicate, and work together to solve the puzzle and escape the room in the allotted time.
“What’s interesting about escape rooms,” says David Goldstein, COO of TeamBonding.com. “Is that the team members don’t know they are working together. But they have to in order to succeed. I am the guy that that picks everything up and turns it over. I am not the guy who solves the puzzle. But both of those people are necessary.”
When it works: Locking a broken team into a room for an hour might not be a great idea. However, new teams will gain from this collaborative puzzle solving event. Solid working teams will kill it.
“We had the technical operations team build a bridge,” says Emily King, Human Resources Director for ScienceLogic. “It was a blast.”
They broke the group down into six groups of four, gave everyone a bag of marshmallows, a box of toothpicks, and some magnets and asked each team to build a suspension bridge over some tables. They had 20 minutes. The best bridge would win a prize.
But before the timer started, everyone did the Gallup StrengthsFinder test. This assessment identifies if people are ‘strategic’ (able to plan and spot patterns) or if they have ‘positivity’ or ‘command’ (where they have presence, take control, and make decisions) along with many other qualities.
“It was very funny to watch,” laughs King. “Everyone doing it found it great fun, too.” One team, with too many strategic members talked and planned so much they ran out of time and never started their bridge. Another, with too many doers jumped in and started building without listening to the instructions. They had to start over and never finished their bridge.
“The group I worried about the most,” says King. “Had one woman who asked question after question. I thought they would use up all the time answering those. The leader was ‘empathetic’ and worked hard to make sure everyone was on board. In the end, they worked so well together they won.”
When it works: This sort of facilitated team building where someone guides a team through a test works for any team and is a good solution for a team that needs to work on building trust and psychological safety.
“The most popular team building event in the world, right now,” says Goldstein of TeamBonding.com. “Is the Charity Bike Build.”
That’s where a team shows up to assemble bicycles for children who have never had one. The bike building itself is something of a team building exercises, as the participants have to work. It’s also good for retention and company culture because people want to feel good about where they work and charity events give them that.
But giving the bikes away is when the real magic happens. “When the kids show up and accept the bicycles,” says Goldstein. “People cry.”
The groups go from worrying about work that won’t get done because of this team building event to enjoying having permission to build a bike for a kid to understanding that their workload, that issue they’re having with someone on the team, their commute, or whatever else it is that they are feeling sorry for themselves over is nothing compared to a child that has never owned a bike.
“This is the thing I am most proud of about my work,” says Goldstein.
When it works: This is a great event for a team that’s working well together and doesn’t need to get to know each other.
 “Eating together is a great way to build trust,” says Davey. And culinary team building events are wildly popular. Cooking classes can be fun. But it can be hard to find a class that hits everyone’s skill level. And someone who goes home from work to cook for a family might be annoyed by it. But events where the participants eat, preferably in some lovely setting, are welcomed by everyone.
“I did a fantastic event with a fairly new team,” says Davey. “We had a meal in a beautiful vineyard.” Appetizers were served outside in the vineyard, among the vines. Then the group moved into the caves for the salad course. Each course got a new location – and a new seating arrangement.
“They had a wonderful room with a big roaring fireplace where we ate desert and enjoyed an open time where we could join any group or talk one-on-one. It was an excellent team-building event.”
When it works: This is a great for any team that needs to get to know each other. There is plenty of opportunity for conversation and no forced groupings or physical activity.
Karaoke is so last decade. This year, it’s all about live band Karaoke. League of Rock specializes in team building events where you get to get up on stage and perform in front of a rock band. It’s so much classier and Karaoke and takes the experience to a whole new level.
It’s really fun,” says Davie. “You are on stage. It’s your big chance to play the guitar or be the rock star you have always dreamed of being. But it is just as fun if you don’t want to get on stage. You are in the audience watching your teammates rock out.”
This is the sort of team building that takes a working team to the next level. It gives them a shared history and builds on their relationship rather than just helping them get to know each other.
“This is the sort of event where people end up with nicknames and in-jokes emerge,” says Davey.
When it works: Got a team that works? Want to bring them closer? This is a great way to do that.
When Xavier Lee, now head of executive coaching at Ideal Coaching Global and a partner at Centered Leadership Institute, worked on a high-functioning team that had just had an immensely successful year, his team – of about 50 people – went to Thailand for team building.
This is the sort of team building event that is, at least in part, a reward. Travel puts everyone on equal footing, gets people to stop the daily grind and enjoy each other’s company, and builds strong relationships and fond memories.
Lee’s team was living and working in Asia at the time, so it wasn’t distant travel. “It was fantastic,” he says. “There were chartered busses to take us to the sites. We went to temples and took a guided tour of Bangkok. We went to a nice dinner with a show. Then we got a massage.”
It’s hard to imagine a team that would whine and complain about that kind of team building event. But you don’t have to go all the way to Asia for it.
When this works: When a team is really working, it shows in your bottom line. If that’s the case, spoil them, make them feel appreciated, and cement the team’s relationships.
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SEC Punishes RSM US for Shoddy Auditing of an LED Lighting Company - CPAPracticeAdvisor.com

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The SEC also charged two partners, as well as a senior audit manager, for their roles in the improper audits.
Jason Bramwell
Oct. 03, 2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined RSM US $3.75 million on Sept. 30 and charged the audit firm with improper professional conduct for failing to properly audit LED lighting solutions provider Revolution Lighting Technologies Inc.’s financial statements over a four-year period when the company was violating accounting principles by inflating revenue with bill and hold sales. 
According to the SEC’s order, RSM’s planning and supervision of the audit, as well as the evaluation of audit results and review of Revolution’s disclosures, all failed to adhere to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s auditing and quality control standards.
The order states:
During the course of RSM’s audit of Revolution’s fiscal year 2017 financial statements, RSM’s engagement team and national office concluded that Revolution had improperly recognized revenue in fiscal year 2017 due to Revolution’s failure to adhere to fixed delivery dates for its bill and hold sales, and presumed that this issue also impacted revenue recognition in each of the preceding three years. RSM then concluded that Revolution’s revenue misstatements were immaterial and therefore Revolution did not need to restate its financial statements. RSM’s conclusion was unreasonable because it was based on faulty estimates, and it rested upon its determination that qualitative factors outweighed the fact that, even under its faulty estimates, Revolution’s misstatements of revenue significantly exceeded the quantitative audit materiality level that RSM had identified for several of the periods in question. In reaching the decision that qualitative factors rendered immaterial the fact that revenue figures for multiple years were misstated, RSM effectively abandoned the audit team’s own prior determination, in each of the years in question, that reported revenue was a key metric of interest to shareholders of Revolution. During this analysis, RSM violated the applicable PCAOB standards.
Overall, rather than exercise an appropriate level of skepticism in this area—an area requiring heightened scrutiny—RSM made unreasonable determinations in concluding that Revolution’s misstatements were immaterial. The lack of due professional care by RSM’s personnel had the effect of hiding the RSM engagement team’s failure to properly conduct an audit for fiscal years 2014–2017.
The SEC also charged RSM partners Steven Kirn and Richard Condon, as well as senior audit manager Michael Piqueira, for their roles in the improper audits. The SEC’s order against the three CPAs finds that Kirn, RSM’s lead partner on its Revolution audits, and Piqueira, the senior manager on those audits, failed to adequately plan, supervise, and execute the audits. Condon was charged with improperly reviewing and approving RSM’s analysis that inaccurately concluded Revolution’s errors and inflated revenue were immaterial to investors. 
“Auditors are important checks against fraud, and they should be scrutinizing arrangements like bill and hold sales,” said Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC Division of Enforcement. “RSM failed to do this at all levels, from the engagement team up through the firm’s national office. And by giving Revolution a pass, investors learned only too late that Revolution was committing a multi-year fraud.”  
Without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, RSM agreed to pay the $3.75 million penalty, be censured, and retain an independent consultant to review and evaluate its audit, review, and quality control policies and procedures.
In a statement regarding the settled order, RSM said: “The SEC did not bring charges of intentional misconduct, and the SEC previously has publicly stated that the former client deliberately ‘misled’ the RSM US audit team.
“The SEC’s order requires RSM US to complete undertakings involving the retention of an independent consultant to review and evaluate certain policies and procedures. RSM US also will pay a penalty of $3.75 million.
“As part of this settlement, RSM US and the individuals neither admitted nor denied the SEC’s allegations.
“RSM US continually seeks to enhance its quality controls, policies and procedures. The firm is committed to the highest standards of integrity and audit quality and looks forward to continuing to provide the excellence in auditing that its clients have come to expect of RSM US.” 
Kirn and Piqueira, without admitting or denying the commission’s findings, agreed to be suspended from appearing and practicing before the SEC as accountants, with the right to apply for reinstatement after three years and one year, respectively. Condon agreed to a censure. RSM, Kirn, and Piqueira also agreed to a cease-and-desist order.
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COHEED AND CAMBRIA’S CLAUDIO SANCHEZ ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE ANNA GUITAR PEDAL FROM WREN & CUFF - Side Stage Magazine

COHEED AND CAMBRIA’S CLAUDIO SANCHEZ ANNOUNCES
SIGNATURE ANNA GUITAR PEDAL FROM WREN & CUFF
 
EVIL INK COMICS RELEASES NEW KILL AUDIO VINYL FIGURE &
CONFIRMED FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON
 
NEW ALBUM VAXIS II: A WINDOW OF THE WAKING MIND OUT NOW
 
PHOTO CREDIT: ALEXANDRA GAVILLET
 
Coheed and Cambria vocalist / guitarist Claudio Sanchez has announced details of his brand new signature Anna guitar pedal from Wren & Cuff with pre-orders available today. To celebrate the 20^th anniversary Coheed and Cambria’s beloved debut album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade, Claudio and camp had the idea to make a pedal to mark the occasion. They decided on a pedal dedicated to one of Sanchez’s favorite and most trusted combinations when in the studio and on the stage, his 80’s Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive® feeding his ’78 “op-amp” Big Muff®. A Swiss Army knife of fuzz and drive is the end result [pedal image below]. For more information visit www.wrenandcuff.com/products/anna-coheed.
 
Today Sanchez’s Evil Ink Comics has also released a new Kill Audio vinyl figure (Monochrome / Blood Splatter Edition) which is available today via the Evil Ink webstore and limited to just 300 pieces. Standing 8” tall, the new ‘Hold My Breath’ vinyl figure depicts the classic underwater death scene featured in Evil Ink’s popular Kill Audio comic series created by Sanchez and partner Chondra Echert with art from Mr. Sheldon (DEADPOOL). The figure is weighted with concrete boots and features a removable double-neck eel guitar with a strap measuring 7.5” long [vinyl figure image below].  Additionally, Evil Ink Comics will have a booth (#2937) at the upcoming New York Comic Con slated for October 6^th-9^th. For more information visit www.evilink.com.
 
Just Last month Coheed and Cambria shared the official music video for their new single “A Disappearing Act.” The song finds frontman Claudio Sanchez swapping his signature Gibson Explorer for a synthesizer that blasts a mighty dance riff. Directed by Max Moore, the video sees Coheed and Cambria whipping up a high energy dance party in the underground lair of the villain Candelaria from their new album and story, “Vaxis – Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind” – watch it HERE.
 
Earlier this summer Coheed and Cambria released their widely celebrated new album and the latest chapter of “The Amory Wars” saga with Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind.  The 13-song collection landed at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Hard Rock Albums” chart marking the band’s fourth #1 on the tally.  Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind is available on all streaming platforms with vinyl and cassette variants, along with a deeply immersive Deluxe Box Set available in the Coheed and Cambria’s official store.
 
Produced by the band’s own Claudio Sanchez and Zakk Cervini, Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind features the singles “A Dissapearing Act,” “Comatose,” “Rise, Naianasha (Cut The Cord),” “The Liars Club,” and “Shoulders” which broke into the Top 10 on the Active Rock radio charts earlier this year. Named one of Consequence’s “Top 20 Metal & Hard Rock Albums of 2022 (So Far),” Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind has been garnering critical acclaim from around the globe.  “It would be hard to find a rock band with as much of an ambitious, all-encompassing artistic scope as you find with Coheed and Cambria,” affirmed Juxtapoz while Kerrang! attested “Coheed and Cambria continue to boldly go where no band has gone before, and long may it continue.” Revolver noted “Vaxis II is kind of a perfect record for the pandemic age: an ambitious and truly epic song cycle that you can get thoroughly lost in,” and SPIN praised the collection for “flirting more overtly with dance beats, R&B, and symphonic music.”
 
Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind welcomes us back to “The Amory Wars” as the 2^nd installment of the new five-part “Vaxis” arc about a couple on the run from tyrannical forces and their mysterious new addition. The album’s limited edition deluxe box set includes the exclusive 96-page illustrated hardcover novel “A Window of the Waking Mind” which was developed by Sanchez and written by his wife Chondra Echert with strikingly realistic color artwork by Chase Stone. The 9” x 12” box set also houses an exclusive Quintillan Speaker Containment Unit Lamp (approx. 8” diameter), a 3-panel fold out poster of expanded album cover art, and the A Window of the Waking Mind Black Card which will allow all card holders early entry to Coheed and Cambria headline dates. All box sets will also come with a CD copy and download of Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind along with an official Certificate of Authenticity. For more information on Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set, visit www.coheedandcambria.com.
 
For the last 20 years, Coheed and Cambria have continuously broken the mold of what a rock band can be, forging their own path and building a universe around their music unlike any other. Whether it is in the way their genre-spanning approach to songwriting has allowed them to bridge worlds without being contained to one, or the multifaceted story arc of their albums and comic book series which mark the longest running concept story in music, Coheed and Cambria have consistently shaped new standards, never conformed. Comprised of Claudio Sanchez (Vocals / Guitar), Travis Stever (Guitar), Josh Eppard (Drums) and Zach Cooper (Bass) the band has gripped listeners and press around the globe with their visionary compositions and conceptual mastery. In 2018, Coheed and Cambria made a stunning debut with their album Vaxis I: The Unheavenly Creatures, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Hard Rock Albums” chart, #6 current sales and Top 15 on the “Billboard 200” chart.
CLAUDIO SANCHEZ SIGNATURE ANNA PEDAL
FROM WREN & CUFF
www.wrenandcuff.com/products/anna-coheed
 
 
KILL AUDIO ‘HOLD MY BREATH’ VINYL FIGURE
FROM EVIL INK COMICS
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COHEED AND CAMBRIA SHARE ACOUSTIC VERSION OF NEW SINGLE “THE LIARS CLUB”   SUMMER 2022 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR WITH DANCE GAVIN DANCE & MOTHICA STARTS JULY 12TH   NEW ALBUM VAXIS II: A WINDOW OF […]
COHEED AND CAMBRIA RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “SHOULDERS”   FIRST PROPER STUDIO RECORDING IN ALMOST THREE YEARS   2021 SUMMER CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH THE USED STARTS AUGUST 27   LISTEN TO “SHOULDERS” HERE   PHOTO […]
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How To Perfect The Oversized Lighting Trend - House Digest

Whether you live in a large mansion or a small cottage, oversized decorations could be used to elevate the appearance of your home. LuxDeco says that, for those with spacious rooms, huge elements will fill the empty area without creating an overwhelmingly cluttered look. On the other hand, if you have limited floor space, sizable pieces could actually make your home appear larger.
There are countless ways to add oversized elements to your house, and all of them will create a dramatic look. For instance, you could fill an empty wall with an astronomically sized piece of artwork, hang a massive mirror to include more light, or place a substantial sculpture in the corner to add elegance. Another immense item you could include is an oversized light fixture, which would act as the focal point in the space. Below, you'll discover more information on this trend, as well as different ways to include it in your home.

When you consider the oversized lighting trend, you probably imagine grand fixtures of massive sizes. However, while these items may be used in mansions, they are most likely too large for the average-sized home. As Livingetc explains, the key to understanding this trend is knowing that proportions are much more important than the actual size of an item. For instance, even regular-sized light fixtures can look extra large when placed in small rooms.
It's also important to note that this trend is not limited to pendants and chandeliers. While it may most often be used with hanging light fixtures, oversized floor and table lamps could also be styled. Decoist says that, even more than a hanging fixture, lamps will create an eccentric appearance. To play with proportions, place a regular-sized lamp on a small table or use a lamp in an extra cramped space like a narrow hallway or a tiny bathroom.

While this trend could be used in any room of the home, it's most often either centered above the dining room table or the kitchen island. According to Color Cord Company, to make the fixture appear like it belongs in these spaces, you could choose one that's the same length as the table or countertop underneath it. Another option is to place three fixtures in a row above the surface, which will provide a similar appearance.
Other popular areas to install oversized lighting include the staircase and the living room. However, these pieces don't have to be centered in the room; Instead, you could add multiple oversized fixtures to add more light. For instance, large lamps could be styled on either side of the couch or, in the bedroom, two massive wall pendants could be placed above each nightstand.
You may also be surprised to learn that, according to Decoist, large lighting may actually appear better in smaller spaces, because it'll provide a more dramatic look. An extra large pendant would draw much more attention in a cramped office than it would in a spacious kitchen.

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Men's Casual Style: How To Look Sharp Without Trying! - my fashion ... - My Fashion Life

Last Updated on 22nd December 2022
When it comes to looking good, not all of us want to pull out a suit and tie. We want to be comfortable while still looking sharp right?
Well, If you’re searching for something comfortable yet still stylish, look no further than casual wear. 
From classic tees and polos to modern-cut denim and blazers, our guide will provide plenty of inspiration on how to do casual wear.
When it comes to casual style, comfort should always come first. Go for fabrics like cotton and jersey that feel cozy against your skin while avoiding anything too tight or constricting – nobody wants jeans so snug they make movement a challenge. And don’t forget the fit! A tailored look is key – have an expert tailor make adjustments as needed.
Layering is a great way to take your look up a notch. A jacket or cardigan not only adds personality but gives you an effortless polished feel. For those cooler days when jackets just won’t cut it, switch ’em out for lightweight sweaters that still turn heads while keeping out any chills. 
Sneakers are great for most men’s casual looks, but if you want to add a bit of sophistication try loafers instead. They’re comfortable, cool and will quickly become an essential wardrobe staple.
Clashing prints can be cumbersome and take away from your overall look. Stick to the basics or match a couple of different prints together that complement one another. When choosing between items with interesting prints, opting for one statement piece does the trick best – let the rest of your outfit be simpler for an effortless, clean look, 
When it comes to men’s casual wear, there are certain pieces that will always be in style…
1. Classic white t-shirt
T-shirts are the perfect go-to for any casual wardrobe. Whether you’re after laidback, chill vibes, or a smarter look, a plain t-shirt plus jeans and sneakers are the ideal combo. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colour blocking; if you opt for a brightly coloured t-shirt and jacket, make sure the rest of your outfit is more muted for balance. 
2. Denim jeans
Jeans are versatile enough for nearly any occasion. Choose a pair of slim-fit jeans. The right fit should sit comfortably at your waist and taper slightly at the legs. There’s no need to stick to the classic blue. Grey, or black work well. For a smart casual look, try pairing your denim jeans with a tucked in button-down shirt and blazer or cardigan. Finish the look off with leather loafers. If you’re looking for something more laid-back, opt for a graphic tee or polo shirt and sneakers instead or add an edge to your outfit with distressed jeans. 
3. Chinos
When it comes to mens casual trousers, Chinos are a great choice for smart-casual looks. Neutral shades like navy or beige give off an effortless vibe. With Chinos, the key is to keep things neat and simple. For the top half, a plain t-shirt or polo shirt should do the trick – just make sure your shirt isn’t too tight or overly baggy. To add some texture, layer up with a hoodie or denim jacket. Then, complete your look with some fresh white sneakers or throw on a pair of loafers. Just remember to go sockless for maximum cool points. You can also dress up your chinos further by pairing them with a crisp collared shirt.
4. Oxford shirt
This classic staple can easily be dressed down with a pair of jeans or dressed up with a blazer. We recommend investing in a really good quality oxford shirt, and once again keep it tailored and stick to neutral colours. In colder months, layer your shirt with a crew neck sweater for extra warmth and finish off the look with some relaxed trousers or jeans. To top it off, add a beanie – no matter how casual your outfit is, you’ll still look pulled together and put-together! 
5. Blazer
When choosing a blazer for a casual look, opt for something, tailored, lightweight and comfortable. Look for one made from linen, cotton, or even tweed – these fabrics are perfect for adding texture to your outfit without making it too formal. You can also try playing with different colours and patterns – checks and stripes work especially well when paired with other casual pieces such as jeans and t-shirts. 
6. Sneakers
For a more relaxed, stylish look, go for low-top sneakers in canvas or suede materials. They pair nicely with shorts, jeans, and other casual wear items. Keep it simple when it comes to colors and patterns – solid colors work best especially when wearing luxury sneakers in a casual setting.
7. Bomber jacket
Bomber jackets have earned their place as a casual staple in men’s fashion. They add an edge of cool to any look, whether it’s pairing a bomber jacket with jeans and a t-shirt or dressing them down further with sneakers and shorts. Available in a variety of materials and colors, there’s sure to be bomber jacket that matches your personal style. But remember to choose something that fits well and isn’t too oversized or baggy – otherwise you’ll end up looking more like Grandpa than stylish!
8. Hoodie
A hoodie can be a great choice when it comes to casual outfits for men. It’s important to choose one that fits well and is made of quality material. Hoodies in neutral colors like black, white, grey and navy go best with casual looks. To smarten up your look, throw on a blazer or cardigan, alternatively pair your hoodie with chinos or dark jeans. 
9. Polo Shirt 
Polo shirts are a must-have for any man’s casual wardrobe. Whether you’re headed to the office or a casual outing with friends, a polo shirt can make the perfect statement. They’re also incredibly lightweight and breathable- making them ideal for the hotter months when layering isn’t an option. Accessorise your polo shirt with confidence – a pair of statement sunglasses or a stand-out watch can really elevate any casual outfit with a polo shirt. 
10. Loafers
From shorts and jeans to khakis and chinos, loafers can be paired with almost any look for a stylish yet comfortable outfit. For a classic pairing, wear loafers with dark hued jeans and an Oxford shirt. And if you’re looking for something even more laid back, try wearing your loafers with shorts and a polo shirt – perfect for warm weather style. 
When it comes to men’s casual dressing, there are a wealth of options—from comfy tees and jeans to classic polos and shorts. Sneakers make any laid-back look complete when paired with jeans, but if you’re seeking something more formal then loafers are the go-to choice for sure. Top off your ensemble with some stylish accessories like sunglasses, watches, or a good-quality belt. 
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Mary's Kitchen in Virginia Beach temporarily closes - 13newsnow.com WVEC

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A popular Virginia Beach restaurant is closing its doors temporarily.
This weekend, a lot of hungry people showed up at Mary’s Kitchen for a hot breakfast only to find a locked door.
The owner of the Virginia Beach staple says the business is shut down until spring because of the “current economic climate.”
"After much thought and heartfelt consideration, Mary’s will be closed for business until spring 2023," a sign on both entrances read. "Our business has been impacted by the current economic climate.”
Just blocks away from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Mary’s has been a staple for loyal customers like Mike Caine for decades.
“Love the place. Been eating here 40 years," Caine said. "I’m ready to run maybe to go down to IHOP or something like that I hope they’re not closed down either.”
Jennie Veenner owns the hair salon Shear Class which is in the same shopping plaza as Mary’s. She said the closure is even affecting her business. 
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"It takes a lot of foot traffic away from the area," Veenner explained. “It’s just an icon. It’s been there forever.”
She said she’s also a longtime customer of the breakfast hotspot.
“It's kind of emotional," Veenner said. "I went to Mary’s when this part of the building was a gallery. I’ve been going there all my life.”
Veenner and Caine said as business owners, it hasn’t been easy staying open. They say the economy needs a boost.
“Oh yeah it really does need a rebound," Caine said. "Feel it in all small businesses even a restaurant or I own a swimming pool company - Bay Colony Pools - it’s even hard for me also.”
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The sign on Mary’s says: “The decision to temporarily close was extremely difficult." The sign thanks customers for the "many years" of support.
“First time ever ever seen it not be open - especially this time of year I was just coming in for a good breakfast," Caine said.
We reached out to the owner of Mary’s but haven’t heard back.
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