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We are a very sociable group and meet once a month in Stanway on the afternoon of the 3rd Friday (excluding December). Although sometimes we might choose a different day and/or time to capture light conditions, tides or to fit in with members' wishes.
During the summer months all meetings will be outdoors. We aim to have a short walk in an interesting and photogenic location with the emphasis on spending time exploring the area's photographic opportunities. In the winter we meet indoors and explore various aspects of photography and techniques along with using software such as Photoshop/Gimp, etc.
We do not consider ourselves as experts but we do share our experience and knowledge, and try to resolve any issues members may have but do not give formal lessons. There is no need for all-singing, all-dancing cameras; the only requirement is for an enthusiasm for photography. You are very welcome if you would like to join us.
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"If I were you I'd stand in front of the mirror naked and laugh for all eternity."
"You want to know why nobody reads your blog? Not me. I don't want to know anything about you."
"After I read this I thought to myself "What would I write in the comments section under this post if a guy jumped out of my laundry hamper and put a gun to my head and said I had to?" Guess what happened right after I thought that?"
"Do people even bother to leave comments for you at all? I wouldn't."
"Webster's Dictionary defines a comment as : a celestial body that appears as a fuzzy head usually surrounding a bright nucleus, that has a usually highly eccentric orbit, that consists primarily of ice and dust, and that often develops one or more long tails when near the sun. So how exactly would I leave one of those, stupid?"
"When you click on enough links from porn sites the trail always leads to this blog."
"Of all the stupid, worthless blogs I've read this one was the best. I still hated it though. Good job. Idiot. Ha ha. But really. Keep it up. And die."
"I had my dog sniff my computer screen when your blog was up then I set him loose at the side of the highway. He's coming for you asshole!" -Duke Basil Worthington of Nottingham, England
"Oh cool, you're dumb."
"You know what would be better than your blog jokes? What I'm writing right now which isn't even a joke. Why don't you just post this?"
"This blog is the kind of thing they would eat or have crawl all over them on Fear Factor."
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Many churches have moved to using songs projected on the screen, usually meaning selection of songs is restricted to a small number of people. We continue to use a songbook. Why? 1 Corinthians 14:26 says "When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation.Continue reading
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Teaching from the Bible about what church is
History affects what we do, not always for good!
Why do we do things in church the way we do? Although not by itself, our society's religious history influences us. In New Testament times, the believers were surrounded by many different religions. The Jews had the Temple in Jerusalem, and synagogues in many of the towns. There were many pagan temples. The synagogues wereContinue reading
Worship in the New Testament
The New Testament has three words that are translated "worship" in our English Bibles. These greek words are: proskeneo – meaning prostrate sebomai – meaning revere, adore, pay homage latreia – meaning serve, obey These words are sometimes translated worship and sometimes are translated to other words, depending on the Bible version. Examples of theirContinue reading
Is your church like a bus?
Because church seating is often laid out like a bus, with passengers in the main part and the driver at the front, people can act with appropriate bus-style behaviour. They board the bus (sit in the pew) at the beginning of the ride. They sit passively while politely following any instructions that the driver issuesContinue reading
What's in a word – Pastor
There are three ways the word pastor is commonly used – a function, a title and a job. What does the Bible say about this? The function There is only one verse in English translations that has the word pastor, Ephesians 4:11. But not all translations use pastor in that verse – on biblehub.com 23Continue reading
Open floor in the meeting
1 Corinthians 14:26 says "When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification." The context in chapter 14 is the church meeting together, as we might usually do on a Sunday. Phrases like "in the church" v19,Continue reading


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Conservative leadership hopefuls Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have taken part in what is thought to be their last head-to-head debate before the new prime minister is announced next week.
Here are some of the key moments of the debate hosted by The Sun and talkRadio.
– Mr Johnson's personal life
The leadership favourite again refused to speak about his private life, including whether he would live with partner Carrie Symonds in Downing Street.
He said: "I've had a pretty ruthless rule on not commenting on that side of things and I don't intend, if I may, to break it after 30 years."
The Sun's political editor Tom Newton Dunn, who was hosting the debate, pressed on it being a trust issue with the public that voters do not know who he would be living with in No 10.
Mr Johnson said: "I don't want to get into any kind of presumptuous theorising about living in Downing Street at all."
READ MORE: Boris Johnson refuses to commit to cutting migration levels
– Cabinet jobs
At one point Mr Hunt seemed to be offering his rival the job of chancellor, when he joked: "He'll be in No 11 and I'll be in No 10."
Asked if Mr Hunt would keep his role as Foreign Secretary in a Boris Johnson-led government, the leadership favourite suggested that answering the question "would be an impertinent commentary on the future composition of the Cabinet I would be lucky enough to lead" but he added "what I can tell you is that I have the highest regard" for Mr Hunt.
When Mr Hunt was asked if he would give Mr Johnson, his predecessor as Foreign Secretary his old job back, he said: "Ermm Boris, you have nothing to worry about – you will have a very senior role."
Mr Johnson joked that Mr Hunt had already suggested he could be in line for Amber Rudd's job at the Department of Work and Pensions.
– Both declined to label Trump's congresswoman comments racist
Mr Hunt and Mr Johnson criticised Donald Trump for telling four US congresswomen to "go back" to the "broken and crime infested places from which they came".
While Mr Trump did not name the four, he is believed to have been referring to congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib. Only Ms Omar, from Somalia, is foreign-born.
Mr Johnson said he "simply cannot use that kind of language" and that it was "totally unacceptable".
Mr Hunt said the remarks were "totally offensive", but challenged on whether the remarks are racist, he said "it is not going to help the situation" to describe the president of the United States in those terms.
– Jeremy Corbyn and anti-Semitism
Both candidates were asked if they believed Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was personally anti-Semitic, amid a long-running row about anti-Semitism in his party's ranks and how it has handled the claims.
Mr Hunt replied: "Unfortunately, he may be."
And Mr Johnson said: "I think by condoning anti-Semitism in the way he does, I am afraid he is effectively culpable of that vice."
– Iran
Both men ruled out backing the US in any war against Iran, with Mr Johnson saying: "Diplomacy must be the best way forward."
Mr Hunt said: "I don't think they are looking to do any kind of war, I really don't. The risk we have is something different, which is an accidental war."
READ MORE: Neil Mackay: Why the Plan B path to independence reveals a world of pain for the SNP
– Delivering Brexit
Arguing that he is the most likely candidate to get Brexit delivered by the current deadline, Mr Hunt said: "If people think with their heads as well as their hearts, they will see that my way of delivering Brexit is more likely to get us out by October 31 because I have a plan for no-deal but also the ability to negotiate a deal that can get through the Houses of Parliament.
"Being prime minister is not just about what you promise but what you can deliver."
Mr Johnson said Brexit has to be done by October 31 adding the nation faces a "momentous choice" between the "same old failed can-kicking approach" between change and getting back "our mojo".


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Meghan Olsson looks to expand parent engagement in Greenwich schools
GREENWICH — Democrat Meghan Olsson hopes to be the voice of working parents when she is sworn onto the Greenwich Board of Education on Monday.
In addition to having three young children and serving on the North Street School PTA, Olsson is a full-time French teacher at Mamaroneck High School in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Although passionate about education and volunteerism, Olsson has at times been precluded from some PTA participation because of work responsibilities. It is these kinds of barriers to working-parent engagement that she hopes to erase, she wrote in an email statement this week.
"I know how difficult it is to find time between work, family, and other commitments," Olsson wrote. "I think it is imperative that we create more opportunities for working parents to be involved in substantive matters regarding their children's education in ways that fit the schedule of working parent families."
Olsson is a product of the Greenwich Public Schools herself. She attended North Street and Central Middle schools before Greenwich High School, where she thrived in her French classes and on the swimming and track teams. A visit to Paris and Rome with her Greenwich High humanities class filled her with awe for European art and culture, setting her on a path to study abroad and major in French in college.
Greenwich High's community service requirements prompted her to start volunteering with a Family Centers hotline program. While volunteering, she met her future husband, another Greenwich High School student.
"I guess I should thank Greenwich Public Schools for more than just my education, but for introducing me to my husband as well," she wrote.
In her past few years at Mamaroneck High, Olsson has been a collaborative member of the French Department and has gone above and beyond for her students by planning a class trip to France, like the one she went on, said Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, director of Special Education for Mamaroneck Public Schools and Olsson's former supervisor.
"She is an incredibly thoughtful and diligent teacher," said Mercanti-Anthony, a Riverside resident. "She puts kids first in everything she does. A sure sign of leadership, I've always thought, is how you run a classroom. Her ability to facilitate really authentic French learning environments in her classroom is really impressive."
Olivia Bridges, a Mamaroneck High School French teacher, said Olsson's experience with the high school's diverse student body, which like Greenwich's has many affluent students and students new to the country, will be a boon to the school board.
"She really connects with the broad, variety of students that we have at Mamaroneck High School," Bridges said. "She's a real team-player. She shows a lot of leadership."
Although she did not have competition for her school board seat, campaign season was at times challenging and frustrating, Olsson wrote.
"The low point was the misperception that I sat quietly on the sidelines waiting to take my seat on the board," she wrote. "This could not have been farther from the truth. I took part in countless campaign events, three public forums, candidate surveys, and canvassing for over 10 hours a day on the weekends. I always ran this race to win as it was important to me as a candidate against charter change that I outperform pro-charter change candidates."
A proposal to revise the Town Charter's structure for electing the school board was a controversial issue during the campaign. Olsson and the other Charter change opponents running, Democrat Kathleen Stowe and Republican Peter Bernstein, outperformed the change advocates in the election.
As a school board member, Olsson said she will continue to fight Charter change, up community engagement and bring her expertise from 15 years in education to the table.
"I will seek more options in educational instruction, and will work toward closing the achievement gap by expanding preschool accessibility and differentiated instruction aligned to a student's skill set," she wrote.
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Stamford police seek three suspects in armed robbery
STAMFORD — Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly robbed a man on Garden Street last week.
At around 10:40 p.m. last Wednesday, police say a man was robbed on Garden Street by three black males.
One suspect brandished a knife and another had a black handgun, police said.
Police said one suspect was described as a black male with dark skin, short hair with waves, 30-35 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 230 pounds, with a stocky build, wearing white Nike sneakers, a large gold herringbone chain and riding a bicycle.
The second black male holding the knife was described as having a medium skin complexion, 20-25 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 150 pounds with a medium build.
Police described the third black suspect who was armed with a black handgun as having a light skin tone, 20-25 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 130 pounds, skinny, with braided hair.
Stamford police have posted surveillance video on their Facebook page showing one of the suspects in a liquor store near the scene of the robbery.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Stamford Police Major Crimes Squad A at (203) 977-4420.
All calls are confidential, police said.


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The Acquisition of Evidentiality
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How do children learn the evidential system of their language? The primary goal of this chapter is to summarize existing research on this topic. Its secondary goal is to position this research within a broader framework of investigating language development focusing on the learner, the target language, and the environment as key explanatory factors. The chapter reviews both observational and experimental studies, the latter exploring the production and comprehension of evidentials as well as their use in assessing the reliability of information. This research provides insight primarily into the contributions of cognitive processes to children's learning of evidentials. The data, however, also hint at how the environment, in particular socialization processes, could help children break the code of evidentials, suggesting that this may be the next frontier of research in the area.


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#1 Los Angeles SEO
It's every startup founder's dream: Rank #1 in Google search results for the key phrases your customers are typing into search engines. Earning that rank in Los Angeles will mean a huge boost in traffic to your site and more business coming through your door. Web searches drive 300% more web traffic than social media, and ranking organically is far less expensive than paying Google to place an ad for you at the top of the page.
When it's done right, the ROI of an SEO strategy can be staggering. But getting to #1 in Los Angeles is not easy — it takes legwork and professional SEO. Our top Los Angeles search engine optimization company can help you.
Not only do you need to understand your customers in LA, but you also need to know how search engines rank web pages and why. With Google changing their algorithms every couple of years, and with so much secrecy around how the SEO even works, this can sometimes seem impossible.
To make matters worse, there are hundreds of Los Angeles SEO agencies out there who claim to be "local and niche SEO experts," But they're just selling you the same services they sell to all their other clients.
If you're reading this, you may have been burned by an search engine optimization agency in the past. They may have promised your website would show up when people in LA searched online for the services you offer.
But after months of paying for blog posts, web pages, and front-end web development, you're nowhere closer than when you started.
The truth is, outsourcing, like any local-based search strategy, must revolve around the people of Los Angeles and what they're looking for when they search online. There's no way to game the system.
You can't place "Los Angeles" in front of all your blog post titles and hope to beat your competitors. But if you consistently provide searchers with exactly what they're looking for, you can take the #1 spot. Allow our Los Angeles search engine optimization agency to help you improve your Google rankings.
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What Makes Los Angeles SEO So Competitive?
No matter the marketplace, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of businesses vying for the #1 spot on Google search engine result pages (SERPs) for key terms. At the very least, most businesses want to be on the first page, because that's the only place they'll be discovered.
Studies have indicated that 91% of internet searchers never look past the first page of results.
Of those 91%, 42% click on the very first result and 62% click on one of the first three results. Even if you're on the second page, only 9% of people searching for relevant terms will (hopefully) see your listing. That doesn't even mean they'll click.
Los Angeles SEO is so competitive if only because of the size of its economy. According to the Los Angeles County website, if Los Angeles County were a nation, it would be the 19th largest economy in the world. There are hundreds of thousands of businesses located in LA and they all want to leverage their websites for growth.
Granted, not all those businesses are trying to rank for the same keywords. An auto body shop won't drive much business if they're ranking for a keyword like "Los Angeles Tech Startup." But there are now so many Los Angeles small businesses, it takes a lot of work to outsmart the competition.
Local Entrepreneurs and Startups
Of course, one of the key drivers of competition is the Los Angeles startup scene. In 2016, venture capitalists invested an estimated $4.2 billion in LA startups and technology companies, a 38% increase from the previous year. The LA tech sector has even garnered its own nickname: "Silicon Beach" (referring to the startup scene in Santa Monica, Venice, Playa Del Rey, and Culver City).
Alone, the Silicon Beach startup scene is valued at $155 billion. There is also a wide range of creatives and entrepreneurs in the city. They all have websites, and they're all competing over local keywords on Google. Our state of the art Los Angeles SEO agency will help you achieve your desired goals.
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And then, LA SEO competition isn't just between companies located in Los Angeles. Plenty of companies outside the area are trying to break into the LA market, too.
The good news is, whether you're located in LA or you're just trying to find new customers and clients in that area, you can still take the #1 spot for the terms you want — you just need authority and your content needs to be relevant. If you're authoritative, if you provide value to searchers, and if your business is relevant to their needs, you can get established in the area.
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Search Engines Have Changed
Search engines have evolved dramatically over the past few years. But just to clear things up, when we talk about "search engines" in SEO, we're really talking about one search engine: Google. Google has held on to the most significant share of the search market over the past several years, almost (but not quite) reaching 80% since the beginning of 2017:
(Source: Net Market Share)
When it first launched, Google matched websites based almost entirely on search terms, which users typed into its search field. Now, the search giant incorporates insights like search history, the physical location of the user, and other contextual information to deliver more accurate results.
For example, if you live in LA and do a search for "Dog Groomers Near Me," you'll get a listing of dog groomers in your area without having to type in "Los Angeles." This is where our Los Angeles SEO services come in. In fact, you don't even need to type in "Near Me." Google already knows where you are based on your IP address, so you should get plenty of solid results by typing in "Dog Groomers."
In addition to contextual search, Google is also prioritizing more of its own products. If you type in a query in the form of a question, Google will attempt to answer that question using a snippet (on the left in the image below) or with one of its own sources, such as Google's dictionary.
In 2012, Google also added the Knowledge Graph feature (on the right in the image below). The graph provides more direct answers to the user, as well as images and other relevant links.
These days, if you're looking for a quick answer, you can find it right on your SERP. This has good and bad implications for businesses hoping to tap into the LA search market.
On the good side, Google has more tools than ever to help you get in front of your customers. On the bad side, your customers may not even need to visit your website to get the answers they need. There's also some fierce competition for those snippets and knowledge graphs.
Regardless, earning the #1 ranking is still a worthy goal, and it can be a considerable boost to your business success. As you'll soon learn, you should work with all of Google's features to stand out to your LA customers.
Want to learn how to get quality backlinks, build great content, and master LA search engine optimization? We've got the tools and experience to help you succeed. Sign up for our Los Angeles SEO training course today!
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Getting Cozy with Google – LA SEO
If your business is in LA, you need a Google My Business (GMB). Google now provides users with Google My Business information before they even see any web pages in organic search results.
Your GMB listing will have your address, phone number, website URL, hours of operation, and other business information so it's easy for people to locate you quickly, even on a mobile phone. Our Los Angeles SEO takes care of that for you. Here's a list of the most important information:
Correct business name
Correct address
Main phone number
Website address (URL)
Business categories
Hours of operation
Your logo, cover photo, and other important images
A description of your business
You can also provide photos of inside your business or provide a virtual tour if you're a brick and mortar store. How You'll Show Up in Search Results Once you've added all your business information to your GMB page, you'll have a better chance of showing up in search results. Google will be able to process that information and construct an accurate profile of your business. Ideally, you'll show up in every one of Google's search products, from basic web search to image search, maps, and even video search and shopping.
Let's say you're a plumber serving homeowners in LA. If someone searches online for the term "Los Angeles Plumbers," the first thing they'll see at the top of the page are paid advertisements. This is where our Los Angeles SEO comes to play and takes care of all the nitty gritty aspects of your digital marketing campaign.
Not long ago, Google AdWords rebranded as "Google Ads." Ads appear slightly different on the platform now, but they're always evolving. The one thing that hasn't changed is that Google Ads still appear on top.
After all, Google's customers pay good money to be there. If your local digital marketing strategy needs a boost, you can consider Google Ads. Next, your customer will usually see a map and a list of featured plumbers in their area. This information is pulled from the plumbers' GMB pages, which lists addresses, phone numbers, business hours, and more information:
If your business information is square with Google, you have a better chance of showing up here. If your office is located outside LA, you may be tempted to list an LA address on your GMB page to try to get on this list. Don't, unless you have a virtual office or satellite office in the area.
If that's the case, you'll need to set up a separate Google My Business profile for them. But lying to Google about your address can only backfire. Always be truthful about your business information. Posting conflicting information online could confuse your customers, but it could also get you in trouble with Google and damage your Los Angeles SEO.
Finally, your customer will see a list of organic search results:
As you can see, Yelp has made the top two slots on the organic list. This just goes to show how competitive organic search can be. But that doesn't mean you can't make it to the first page or the #1 slot. Even if you're just launching your startup's website, you can beat your biggest competitors with the right strategy.
And even if you aren't physically located in LA, you can back up your marketing strategy with targeted content to get ranked. People in LA are looking for your startup online — they just don't know it yet. Sign up for our Los Angeles SEO courses to give them what they want.
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What Does a Los Angeles SEO Strategy Look Like?
Most marketers associate local search engine optimization with businesses that have a physical presence in a region — i.e. brick and mortar stores. Pet stores, local contractors, and restaurants all need to have a strong local LA SEO strategy. But any business that wants to tap into a local market needs to focus on local search engine optimization, including B2B businesses and tech startups.
When we talk about local Los Angeles SEO services, we're talking about a practice called "geotargeting," a geographic marketing tactic in which the content of your website matches the context and location of the website visitor.
In some cases, you can set up your website to respond differently to different geographical locations. For example, if you also serve customers in Mexico, you could embed code into your website to display your content in Spanish if someone accesses it with a Mexican IP address.
Here are a few other things to keep in mind when deploying your Los Angeles SEO strategy.
Keyword Choices – LA SEO Service
You should pay close attention to your keywords when trying to target local searchers. Adding the name of the city or region you're targeting to your keywords is an obvious step.
If you're an LA tech startup providing LA businesses with business automation software, building a web page around the keyword "Los Angeles Business Automation Software" may not be a bad idea.
It won't be a very competitive keyword, so you'll have a decent chance of ranking for it. If you optimize your page correctly, Google may even rank the page in local searches that don't contain a geographic identifier (i.e. "Business Automation Software").
However, you'll need additional content to gain serious traction. You don't just want to add city names to try to trick search engines into ranking your website. You need to add value. That means creating helpful content that your customers in LA will actually want to read.
One of the best ways to do local keyword research is to look at what your competitors are doing. Do they have a series of pages optimized for LA? Make note of what they did and do it better.
Mobile Search Engine Optimization – Los Angeles SEO Services
In 2016, more people accessed the internet through a mobile device than through a desktop computer for the first time in history. Today, nearly 60% of online searches are done through mobile devices.
This should come as no surprise. People are attached to their phones, and for many, their phone is their main avenue for accessing the internet.
Google has also followed suit. Having rolled out its Mobile-First Index, it will now rank search results based on the mobile version of each page, not the desktop version. This is true even if the user is searching on a desktop.
That means Google will penalize websites that aren't mobile-friendly.
Furthermore, if your business has a physical location in LA, chances are that locals are searching for you on their phones, not on their home computers.
The good news is that 78% of mobile searches for local business information lead to a purchase. So, if your customers can find you on their phones, they're already likely to buy from you.
There are a few things you need to do to optimize your website for mobile search in LA. However, most of these tips are universal:
Use a mobile-responsive design (don't build a dual website for mobile)
Use structured data
Embed a viewport meta tag (so your site matches the size of the device)
Get rid of Adobe Flash (most search engines block it now anyway)
Use high-resolution images
Create scannable content
Eliminate unnecessary code to speed up performance
If you aren't sure if your website is mobile-friendly, Google has a handy mobile-friendliness testing tool that will let you know:
Los Angeles SEO Citations and Trust Sites
If you want people in LA to trust your business, you'll need to earn their trust online. You can do that with your website, but today, the best way to earn people's trust is to post positive reviews everywhere. In fact, 84% of people trust online reviews just as much as their friends' suggestions. Google My Business should be your first stop. But after that, consider getting listed on a few of these websites (if applicable):
Angie's List
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Bing Places
Consumer Affairs
Judy's Book
Startups LA
Yahoo Small Business
Getting listed on review sites and business directories also helps boost your Los Angeles SEO. The best review sites have high levels of authority. If they provide a backlink to your website, that backlink tells Google that your website is authoritative, too. If you decide to post your information to sites like this, make sure the basics are the same on each site. Your name, address, and phone number (NAP) need to be exactly right — otherwise, you could cause complications. Getting listed in directories can take a lot of legwork and lead to some pretty lengthy email chains. If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to a small business marketing agency.
Local Social Media
Although organic search tends to drive more traffic, social media gives you a unique opportunity to engage more people in the LA area. There are a few ways to do this. For one, anytime you are engaged in any LA business events, make sure you post to social media about it. If you go to any trade shows, festivals, or business conferences in Los Angeles, craft a series of posts to document your experiences and share it with the community. This helps you stand out less as a business and more as a member of the community.
Encourage your audiences to comment, share, and post about their own experiences. Use hashtags when appropriate.
By catering your social content to local interests, you can also optimize them for search. Google does index social media posts, so users can search for them.
From a technical Los Angeles SEO perspective, social media offers you
the potential to build backlinks. For example, if one of your blog posts goes viral on social media, there will be more chances for people to see your content and link to it on their own websites.
Los Angeles's Networking
When you envision what Los Angeles SEO might look like, you may be thinking of someone sitting in a dark room, typing away in front of a computer (or maybe someone sitting with a laptop on the beach in Santa Monica). But bumping elbows with the locals is one of the best ways to not only build a rapport but also gain new off-page LA SEO opportunities.
Networking enables you to build partnerships with other businesses in the community, which can lead to additional sales or collaborative projects. Those business relationships will be key if you want to build backlinks from authoritative websites that represent businesses in the LA area. You can set up a backlink barter program, for example. Write a few guest blog posts for your partner and embed some links to your website, then let them do the same with your site. Encourage your friends to share your social media posts and comment on your blog. Just be sure to return the favor.
Topical Content and Comment Magnets
Finally, you should create content that people in LA want to read. You can share local news, give your opinion on local trends in the startup sector, and even write think pieces about local issues. If you own an LA business startup in the tech sector, you're in a unique position to offer insights to other entrepreneurs. Don't hesitate to write about your own experiences and ask readers to leave comments. Finish your content with a question to encourage people to engage.
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Local Los Angeles SEO Gives Startups an Advantage
90% of startups fail — if you own a startup, you've probably seen this terrifying statistic repeatedly. Supposedly, startups fail because they scale too quickly, they don't produce value soon enough, they can't find a market for their product, or they just run out of money. Gaining traction with SEO and digital marketing services might seem like a small piece of the startup puzzle, but it's an essential one. According to the same Fortune article that listed the statistics above, 14% of startups cited "poor marketing" as a reason for their failure and 19% said they were "out-competed."
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Bliss Drive is an expert SEO Company and we drive businesses growth by implementing clear and concise online marketing strategies that encompass all aspects of your business. Through search engine optimization and reputation management tools, we connect businesses with their target audience, increase business loyalty, and expand brand awareness.
We are the only Los Angeles SEO services Company who is recognized worldwide for our marketing excellence and innovation. Don't believe it? Check out our reviews and case studies for yourself.
Businesses rely on us to deliver results, because that's what Bliss Drive does when it comes to LA search engine optimization. But what is it that really sets us apart from other Los Angeles SEO service providers?
The online or internet world is continually transforming and changing at a rapid pace. To overcome this, we're forced to adapt and innovate using the latest tools and technology. However, we don't just rely on the tools of others – we also utilize our own proprietary methodologies.
This is especially true for search engine optimization. Without the ability to innovate and improvise, a Los Angeles SEO company is not much more than a basic content publisher.
The company you'll hire should be not only up to date with the best tools and knowledge, but ahead of their game. If one LA search engine optimization company offers lesser services or has less knowledge than another, who do you think is going to be more capable at providing real, sustainable growth for the long-term?
We go above and beyond what's considered LA SEO to brainstorm new ideas, test new practices, and scour through mountains of recorded data to create and perfect the most innovative strategies possible.
Our reputation has been built on consistency, quality, and reliability. If a Los Angeles SEO services company wants to create long-term relationship with clients, they need to perform persistently well. Some companies have a very high turn around because they cannot deliver results, cannot provide proper attention to the fine details, and miss out on the bigger picture.
They have good salesman who convince business owners to sign expensive LA search engine optimization contracts by making big promises that they cannot actually back up. At Bliss Drive, we provide complete transparency and are always available. We provide reporting, regular check-ups, and we handle all the heavy lifting so you don't have to deal with anything.
You can genuinely count on us and know that your website's future is truly in good hands – even if you've had bad experiences with another Los Angeles SEO company in the past.
As we've already mentioned, internet marketing trends change almost as quickly as fashion styles – actually, quicker! Anyone offering SEO services who wants to make a real impact at any given moment has to be able to respond to changes set forth by google, advertisers, and even changes in consumer habits.
If you don't have the ability to be versatile, you're going to have an extremely hard time remaining competitive, and you'll always be chasing your competitors.
At Bliss Drive we specialize in technical and strategic Los Angeles SEO solutions designed to drive traffic and sales to local business, e-Commerce and corporate websites. With unmatched research capabilities, our team is able to deliver business and consumer intelligence which goes far beyond standard data sets used by most SEO companies in the Los Angeles area.
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Bliss Drive is an expert search engine optimization company based out of LA, California, that has been featured in several publications such as Forbes and Entrepreneur. At Bliss Drive, we drive business growth with clear, concise, and consistent online marketing strategies to achieve success in all aspects of your business. Through the use of search engine optimization and business management tools, we help companies connect with their target audience and adapt to the ever-changing online environment.
Based out of Los Angeles, California, Bliss Drive is an expert search engine optimization company that drives business growth with clear, concise, and consistent digital marketing strategies to achieve success for all of their clients.
Featured in several publications such as Forbes and Entrepreneur, Bliss Drive utilizes the best search engine optimization and business management tools to assist companies in connecting with their target audience and increase profitability.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Bliss Drive is a leading search engine optimization agency specializing in business growth through the use of clear, consistent, and exceptional digital marketing strategies. Featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, Bliss Drive utilizes the best search engine optimization practices and business management tools to connect business to its target audience, increase profitability, and create success stories for every client they work with.
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Smart Urbanation 2019 is being conducted in coordination with Govt. of Karnataka, with participation from 60 city officials. Since inception in 2014, the event has evolved to include a broader agenda that impacts India's urban reality strengthened with technological revolution.
The platform houses three critical awards - SVP CEO Awards: To recognize SVP CEO's whose efforts have resonated most with local citizens Smart Project Awards: To recognize cities with the highest citizen benefitting completed projects.
Innovation Hub Awards: To recognize start-ups with the most innovative solutions to tackle urban city problems.


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Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded of you. And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age.
This is our Catholic mandate as found in Matthew 28:19-20/New American Bible.
Rev. Msgr. John P. Lyons, Pastor
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Mission Sunday
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Immaculate Conception
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Looking for free police scanners for Windows 7.
I've checked the websites for the requires information and found out that you can download and install apps from the Software Informer as well. I've searched and narrowed down the results to display only what you need through the following page.
Note: If you encounter compatibility issues, right click the installer and go to Properties > Compatibility then set the compatibility to Windows XP Service Pack 3.


text: JohnDemolition 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 right now i have Norton AV 2004 with a paid subscription. however lately it's been pissing me off. when i try to dl a zip or rar file with Opera, FF, IE, or anything else, it tries to scan the file which makes the program downloading the file not respond. i dont know if this happens with other AVs since i have only used Norton. so my question is, should i stick with Norton or get another AV. also if i plan to get another AV, should i wait for the subscription to end?(it ends 5/13/06) Link to post Share on other sites


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My passion is to empower, to liberate and to inspire.
How I can support you on a
Personal level:
To be YOU and with this enjoy abundance and wealth in all aspects of life.
Unleash your power within and feeling alive, respected, loved and happy.
Non-Violent, assertive, positive communication skills and with this, all relationships gain a new, positive level of understanding and acceptance.
Resolve and transform fears (conscious and unconscious) into positivity.
Eliminate and transform old rooted conscious and unconscious beliefs, patterns and behaviors.
How I can support you in:Business:
I am #yourmarypoppins. Whatever the challenge you face I am coming to organize, solve it, clear the so-called "mess" and with this bring your business to the next level.
My successes: Behavior, competence, and motivation of employees improved and with this a positive working environment created.
High customer loyalty and retention achieved.
Termination of agreements/contracts reduced to a minimum. This in worldwide competitive markets.
New contracts signed with higher prices than average market prices.
Improved communication within the teams, departments and the company including resilience and strengthening of the resources.
Intercultural understanding and awareness.
Find your passion! Live life fully.
Swiss-born, living in Zurich. I love my heritage of my Swiss-German mother from Zurich in combination with my Swiss Italian father from Gandria, Ticino, with Italian ancestors far back.
Business-wise, I am very Swiss German: Punctual, to the point, straightforward and precise.
Private my Italian side reveals itself. My joy of life filled with peals of laughter and talking with hands.
I have gone from growing up filled with love, trust, and liberty, to have it all, to broke and back again to success!
My positivity is a key trait of mine which is always mentioned by my friends, clients, my co-workers or random people I am meeting.
I am embracing life with all it's incredible opportunities and wish you to do so too!
Anita Geiser:
As a Health-Wealth-Awareness Coach I also have to get a new point of views in life.
Isabella was and is tome an inspiring woman. She has the right sense to coach someone individually. I had that moment with her atthewonderfulzurich-lake. It totally fit to me. As a coach, you have to realise the individual moment for your clients. This coaching-session was a door-opener for me...
thankyouIsabella for this unforgettable moment. You are doing a great job... BRAVO!
Aziza White:
I met Isabella by chance when she was talking to someone in the bathroom at a JT Foxx event in London. She was sharing what she had learned about turning your fear into your power. I am so glad I took the opportunity to listen to what she had to say and connect with Isabella - her sessions have enhanced my life from the inside out.
Isabella's way of helping you deal with your fears is unique. She says that she is not a guru, but what she does is help you raise awareness of your feelings and then find the key to the gate of freedom so you can begin to let that fear go. Over the 9 weeks coaching programme I was given exercises to do during the week and had a weekly call with Isabella to talk about my progress. Every call was was powerful, enlightening and insightful. The exercises were simple and effective that make you go deeper and challenge you. I am now able to observe my thoughts and decide in the moment what is my response, rather than being driven by emotions. The sessions also helped raise my self-belief and celebrate my strengths and qualities. Isabella is an intuitive person who gives you a safe space to be vulnerable in an empowering way. I really felt as if we were on the journey together and I will miss our weekly calls. Thank you Isabella.
Sandra Helleu:
I have had the pleasure of knowing Isabella Bordoni for over ten years while she was the executive assistant to Prince Michael Massalsky, CEO of Swissline and former president of La Prairie.
Isabella's interpersonal skills were an asset when dealing with agents from around the globe. She ended up even becoming a genuine friend of mine.
Her vivacious and positive energy has always been shining bright and inspiring those around her. Despite her own life challenges, Isabella has always been standing up strong, focused and ultimately totally in control of her destiny with her bright and so upbeat spirit.
She has always had the patience, calm and wisdom to inspire me during my own ups and down. S. Helleu
Harpreet Chana:
Isabella is a warm, passionate and caring woman who is not afraid to give you a swift kick up the backside when you need it most...all the qualities of an amazing coach!
A chance meeting led to Isabella agreeing to coach me through a period of great upheaval in my life.
Her 9-week program of specific exercises and weekly encouragement during our calls helped to realign my focus on those things that really matter most helped me to embrace my fears and make the leap from employment into launching my own consulting business.
Isabella draws on her own unique life experiences to help inform her coaching practice and this is what makes her so inspirational to her students. I found our weekly calls to be hugely motivational and a source of great support. I continue to use what I have learned every day and to practice the art of positivity and inner strength.
Isabella empowered me to make some big changes for the better and has been a fantastic influence in my life, she really is The Empowerment Coach.
Eveline Lutz:
Isabella ist eine wunderbare Frau und ich kann sie und ihre Passion, anderen Menschen eine Stütze und Inspiration zu sein, von Herzen empfehlen.
Als Gastreferentin durfte ich mit ihr den Frauenabend mit "Womansupportsmothers" zum Thema "Entdecke die schönen Facetten deines Frauseins" durchführen. Die Organisation war top, Zuverlässigkeit und Verbindlichkeit genauso, wie man es sich von einer guten Zusammenarbeit einfach wünscht! Danke vielmals! Ich kann die Isabella Maria Bordoni Events, sei es als Besucherin oder als Gastreferentin nur empfehlen. Isabella berührt mit ihrer herzlichen und offenen Art – man fühlt sich einfach wohl in ihrer Gegenwart.
Auch im persönlichen Business-Coaching zu den "Benefits" hat mir Isabella mit ihrer klaren und strukturierten und doch sehr herzlichen und leichten Art sehr geholfen. Sie verfügt über das nötige Feingespür und die Gabe, Menschen mit ihrer Erfahrung und ihrem Wissen erfolgreich zu unterstützen.
Testimonials RTT Rapid Transformational Therapy sessions:
Mohamed Elmanjra, Morocco
Mohamed Elmanjra has an Engineering Degree from Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio) and an MBA in Finance from Suffolk University (Boston). He is a confirmed entrepreneur, he has created various firms (consulting, distribution, etc.), and acts as an expert in Individual Performance and Success and as a certified Coach for the executive. He has also co-written a best-seller about Moroccan Entrepreneurs (Second Edition), named "Surprenants Entrepreneurs Marocains" which highlights 27 success stories in Morocco, and lectures, at ESCA Ecole de Management, courses related to entrepreneurship.
Catherine Holmes, Entrepreneur UK
Isabella is a very gifted therapist who has an uplifting presence and a wonderful sense of humor.
She has a warm friendly personality and she made me feel completely relaxed and reassured.
In just one session she managed to discover my blocks and negative beliefs about relationships and helped me to transform them.
I felt amazing after the session. I now feel happier in myself and confidence in situations that I would have felt very nervous before.
I highly recommend working with Isabella ... she delivers powerful results, and fast!
Thank you, Isabella,
Cathy, UK
Inès Padar, Switzerland
As an entrepreneur, I am always looking for the latest and most efficient tools that can take me to the next level in my business.
I have always been a pretty DIY type of person, and when I face a challenge, I want to solve it FAST. In the context of my business, I noticed
that fear and anxiety would sometimes flare up when I was relaxing. More specifically, I doubted my ability to perform at 100%, and this would trigger
a vicious cycle of overthinking, feeling bad, thinking, even more, feeling worse, and losing motivation. I tried to solve it myself but was hitting a wall.
I knew I had to act, but most importantly, I was looking for a rapid solution with rapid, visible results. I went to Isabella as I felt she was the right person because she could understand was I was going through, and I felt she was result-oriented. During our work together, she allowed me to uncover the root cause of fear and anxiety. Most importantly, we were able to eliminate these emotions and replace them with much more efficient coping mechanisms, that motivated me to be the best version of myself.
Weeks later, fear and anxiety are gone. Of course, they sometimes try to flare up, but it usually takes less than 5 minutes for me to replace them which much more constructive thoughts and behavior. They have lost all of their power over me!
What is wonderful about Isabella is that she goes straight to the point, and uses no-nonsense methods. She understood my need to get back on tracks as soon as possible, and gave me exactly that!
C.R., Switzerland
What fascinated me about RTT therapy with Isabella Bordoni is that I became aware of certain beliefs during my first therapy session.
At the beginning of the session, I did not know what to expect, although the whole process was described to me very well. I felt an inner restlessness because I thought that I would not be fully aware of what is taking place.
During the session, I realized that I was fully present and I felt calm inside me. The pleasant and friendly voice of Isabella and safe guidance through the process helped me to recognize certain memories that I had repressed.
Through this session, I realized that my beliefs triggered fears in me that made me feel bad and led me to doubt myself and lose my self-confidence.
This has improved through the therapy and I feel that this experience is a new beginning.
At the end of the session, I felt an inner relief and a stone fell off my heart.


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What is thy gold and gilt-edged rage, material world?
Under the ground they form a line;
Defy darkness - crawl like a worm...
The dazzling light, the dirty rain lost in their time...
What do they ride but the serpent of their own race?
What is thy world driven by greed and breathlessness?
On the platform a thousand souls
Gaze at the rails...
Glittering eyes at dawn and dusk lay motionless;
In the chaos, home is afar - late are the trains!
Of this lone world I broke my chains to fly away;
Uncaged my soul from the tunnels
Of tar and smoke...
The sky is blue, the light is bright - I've found my way...
Freedom is wealth, no longer prey, I am the hawk!
Of all your tricks my heart once kept a bitter taste -
Up in my world, where Gannets glide
I am master;
This pot of gold - my freedom fears no disaster,
Priceless feeling flows in my mind, forgetting haste...
...A free spirit above THAT world, I spread my wings!
My stock exchange dreams in the clouds; the rain can't freeze.
...What is money - poisonous pleasure that it brings?
But the sadness of all its slaves rooted like trees.
...Give them the moon to light their dreams.
Don't stare at me,
I'm not greedy!


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As you are designing the web page in question, and creating the navigation functions, you will want to test each link thoroughly, making sure they work on each and every page. If you have any broken links, customers will lose faith in your product, and rather easily. If you are ready to build a website, then now would be a great time to start searching for the appropriate software, and of course, start making plans.
As my web knowledge improved, I became more and more adventurous. I noticed that many websites have forms that allow visitors to fill up and the owner of the website will receive the information. It's a great way to collect data. So I found out how to do that. It's great fun receiving messages from somebody from the other end of the world.
All three companies offer trial versions that you can download and use for a month and, as far as I could tell, they were all full working versions. To say 'point and click' is really an understatement, because these three programs are so easy to use, it's more like just playing around in Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro.
Online site-builders, as offered by some hosting firms and some online package firms often produce sites that are not search engine friendly, and if you can avoid them it is better. The two leading web design software options are Dreamweaver and Frontpage. Dreamweaver produces sites with good html code and this is helpful in the task of search engine optimization, but it takes time to learn the program. I have been using Frontpage for many years and use it because that is what I am used to (though I know Dreamweaver is a bit better).
A level of perfection should always be the goal for any web designer. It is true that there is no perfect website, though if you have this mindset, you will be constantly trying to improve what you have created, and it will always be better than it was before. It doesn't matter which kind of site you plan to build, as a good attitude will get you far!
You may be reading this at e-zine. That is a source of articles on a lot of different topics, and this is the third article I have submitted there. (For a list of my articles, click on the author name).
Making e-books presented a need for a completely different range of knowledge and skills that are built up upon each other. It is not as easy as it looks. For those who do not know much about computers, Internet and web designing, it can be quite a struggle!


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By big demand: FABRIKA and Audioglobe finally re-release [with very slightly different cover] this New Wave, Minimal, Darkwave masterpiece from 2012!.
This is the third European VINYL re-print of this seminal album – on BLACK Vinyl. Re-issue of their debut album, an album, that since its original release 5 years ago is being widely regarded as a ''future classic". Lebanon Hanover is a duo constructed between Berlin and England in July 2010. Very influenced by the darker side of the 80s they decided to stand up and disapprove with the high-pitched over- produced music that peaks in your ears. After some of their tracks have been featured on compilations, they released this their debut LP on Fabrika Records (Greece) in February 2012, and was sold out immediately, various re-prints have been done since.
TRACKS A: A1. Die World, A2. Ice Cave, A3. No.1 Mafioso, A4. Sand, A5. Totally tot, A6. Kunst
TRACKS B: B1. Die World II, B2. –, B3. Cannibal, B4. Einhorn, B5. Sunderland


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Public testimony in opposition to Oregon Ballot Measure 105
This statement was published in the November 6, 2018 Oregon Voters' Pamphlet. The text is reformatted below for legibility.
Argument in Opposition
Preserving Oregon's anti-racial profiling law is a matter of public safety, and it is essential for crime survivors' protection, safety, and healing.
That is why crime survivor advocates are voting No on Measure 105.
Our public safety system and the communities they serve must be able to respond to crime, hold people appropriately accountable, and take steps to prevent crime. Throwing out our anti-racial profiling law would undermine these safeguards and compromise our communities' security.
Creating safer spaces for our Coalition community
As an organization, the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence recognizes that oppression is a root cause of sexual and domestic violence. As such, actively engaging in anti-oppression work is vital to ending sexual and domestic violence. These principles are at the core of our organization's mission and philosophy statements; individual and program members agree to these upon joining the Coalition and renewing their membership annually.
Acknowledging this, we would like to address a bias incident which was brought to our attention, involving several members of our community during a Coalition-organized event. This is not the first time racism and other forms of oppression have manifested in our spaces, and we acknowledge the harm this specific incident has caused. We're writing today to reaffirm our commitment to anti-oppressive principles and practices, and invite you to join us as we continue to navigate this vital work.Read more
ACTION ALERT: Re-authorizing the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Forwarded from the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV):
We are calling on you today to help us ensure that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) gets reauthorized, with all of the new critical proposals that are included in the current reauthorization bill: housing protections, protection from abusers with guns, justice for survivors on tribal land and increased prevention funding.
Moving forward from Charlottesville
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is deeply saddened by the recent acts of violence perpetrated by white supremacists and their supporters in Charlottesville, Virginia. As an organization dedicated to ending violence and promoting social equity, we mourn the lives lost and injuries sustained while redoubling our efforts to support all survivors of sexual and domestic violence, including those from marginalized communities.
"Ally" is a verb; recognizing and interrupting oppression must be an ongoing process for all of us. We must call racism and bigotry by their names wherever we see them. We must hold accountable those people who are perpetrating these hateful acts of terror and violence. We invite you to lean in with us, especially when it is uncomfortable, as we work to build a more just, inclusive society.


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XMediusFAX® Mobile App Now Available on Android
07 Sep, 2016, 12:00 BST
MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XMedius, a leading global provider of enterprise-grade solutions for Secure File Exchange, today announced the launch of an Android version of its popular XMediusFAX® mobile app. Android users can now securely send faxes directly from their mobile or tablet devices, following straightforward steps and intuitive navigation. This app is perfect for faxing a full range of file types and sensitive documents from anywhere and at any time. The XMediusFAX mobile app is especially useful for those who work in the healthcare, government, education, finance and legal sectors, where the secure and efficient exchange of files is critical.
"The XMediusFAX app perfectly complements our wide portfolio of robust Fax-over-IP Cloud and software solutions," said Sebastien Boire-Lavigne, Executive VP and Chief Technology Officer at XMedius. "Its compatibility with Android smartphones expands the app's user base and enables all of our clients to stay connected with their customers with a powerful, flexible and easy to use fax solution."
The app is compatible with XMediusFAX Cloud (Europe and North America) and XMediusFAX 8.0 On-Premises and is available for free in French and English on the Google Play Store.
About XMedius
XMedius is a leading global provider of enterprise-grade solutions for Secure Document Exchange. It allows companies to safely exchange vital and confidential information, either through on-premises or cloud deployments. Founded in 1993 the Company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. With more than 13,000 live deployments, addressing SMBs, large Enterprises, and Service Providers, XMedius solutions address a wide spectrum of markets including finance, health, government, manufacturing, retail, legal, and education. For more information on XMedius and its solutions, visit www.xmedius.com.
For further information: Stéphane Vidal, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Tel. : 514-787-2121
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A new standard of online privacy and data requirements go active May 25, 2018, based on the European Union's "General Data Protection Regulation" or GDPR. The general purpose of the GDPR -- and regulations like it -- is to protect... Continue Reading →
Every one of us experiences various life milestones, some of which are reflected in one's astrological natal and transits chart -- the first Saturn Return (and second), the Uranus Oppositions and Squares, the Chiron Return, Progressed Lunar Return, and a... Continue Reading →
We've had, and are in the midst of, some energy and theme shifts in recent weeks and days. On May 15th, humanity's maverick, rule-bending champion, Prometheus, returned to the Garden on the New Moon to join a Posse of the... Continue Reading →


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The small teams are continuing to heap pressure on Red Bull, casting the energy drink company as a barrier to reducing costs in formula one. On Monday in Monaco, the teams got together with Bernie E...
On Monday in Monaco, the teams got together with Bernie Ecclestone and FIA president Jean Todt, with cost-cutting a headline subject of discussion.
Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that Todt indicated that the Paris based federation is willing to police cost cutting as part of the formal regulations in 2013 and beyond.
Ten of the 12 teams are pushing for that scenario, the only exceptions being Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso -- the two teams owned by Dietrich Mateschitz.
Sauber chiefs Peter Sauber and Monisha Kaltenborn were heavily critical of Red Bull last week, insisting some in F1 "don't care whether (the sport) is even here in ten years".
For the smaller teams, the situation is urgent because if there is no agreement before June 30, cost-cutting FIA regulations cannot be in force for 2013.
Williams shareholder Toto Wolff has now joined Sauber in pushing Red Bull to move.
"At the moment they spend an estimated EUR 250 million (per season)," he said, "so the cost ceiling would save Mr Mateschitz a hundred million euros.
"It would be doing him a favour," said Mateschitz's fellow Austrian, "because his model of unlimited spending no longer has the same advantage due to the current rules.
"The results of the first six races should have convinced him," added Wolff.


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Looking for an astonishing smile?
Dental veneers can give you a perfect, natural looking smile in a just a few easy visits.
Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers in Calgary. Have you always wanted an even, straight smile, but put the thought out of your mind based on unwillingness to wear braces? It may be possible to give your teeth and smile the appearance of being straight with dental veneers without the need for braces. This will depend on your unique situation which can be evaluated and discussed at your consultation.
Providing Better Smiles to Calgary & nearby areas of Alberta
Porcelain veneers can give you the smile you have always wanted, correcting many problems in one solution. The veneers process is faster than some of your alternatives, such as straightening your teeth or correcting each problem with individual procedures. Calgary dentist, Dr. Jennifer Silver, can provide you with porcelain veneers in three visits to Southcentre Dental Clinic offering cosmetic dentistry in Alberta.
- Veneers Process
- Dental Veneers Options
- Tooth Whitening and Dental Veneers
- Problems that Porcelain Veneers Fix
Smile Design
During your first visit, you and Dr. Silver will discuss your goals and how the procedure works. While we will not be working on your teeth during this visit, it is an important step in preparing for veneers. We will discuss colour, shape, length, position, review photographs of your teeth and show examples of veneers on other patients.
Porcelain veneers are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Smile design is one of the most important steps of any cosmetic dental procedure, setting the stage for the procedure you are planning now and any future work you may be considering.
This is also the phase during which Dr. Silver will explain all of the steps involved in your porcelain veneers procedure and answer any questions you may have. Before you leave, you will schedule your next appointment.
Preparing Your Teeth
When you come in for your second visit, Dr. Silver will prepare your teeth and get the exact measurements for creating your porcelain veneers. We will take digital photos of your teeth before any work is begun.
During this visit, Dr. Silver will prepare your teeth for the veneers. After your teeth are properly prepared, we take an impressions and more digital photos. You will be fitted with temporary veneers that you will wear until your next visit. We will send your impressions and other specifications to our lab where your custom designed porcelain veneers will be created.
The temporary veneers will be very similar to your original goals discussed in the first visit. The position, shape, and length will match these criteria and give you the chance to get used to them and allow family and friends to give their input if you wish. At this stage any small changes you would like can be made and then given to our world class ceramist who can make these changes in your final veneers.
Placing Your Veneers
Your veneers are placed during your third visit. They are carefully positioned and permanently bonded in place. Your veneers will be color-matched to the surrounding teeth when they are created. The color-matching can be fine tuned when your veneers are placed.
Like your natural teeth, the longevity of dental veneers is affected by how well you care for them so it is very important to maintain proper dental hygiene
Please, contact Calgary's Southcentre Dental Clinic to schedule your cosmetic dentistry consultation and learn more about the porcelain veneers process today.
Veneers are extremely thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth. Our dentist uses E-Max porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers can correct many dental defects including:
– Discoloration that resists tooth whitening
– Mismatched shapes
– Slight crookedness
– Small chips
– Superficial but visible tooth cracks
– Smile gaps
For many patients, porcelain veneers in Calgary are the ideal straightening solution — there are no brackets, no long treatment times, and no soreness due to gradually moving teeth. They are sometimes referred to as "instant orthodontics". Getting a straight smile in as little as two visits is possible.
Durable and Attractive
Veneers have been shown in studies to last up to 10 years. This will vary depending on your individual situation such as bite, habits and hygeine.
The Dental Veneers Procedure
During the first visit, Dr. Silver will go over the procedure steps and answer your questions. You will talk about smile design and discuss your desired results. You will also schedule your next visit.
During the second visit, Calgary dentist Dr. Silver will take digital photos of your teeth. Your teeth will be prepared to receive the veneers, more digital photos and a bite impression will be taken and sent along with other information to our lab for design and fabrication. You will be fitted with temporary veneers to wear while your final veneers are being constructed.
During your third visit, your new veneers are precisely positioned and bonded in place. Fine adjustments to color matching can be made at this stage so your veneers will look natural and normal in your mouth.
Your veneers will be stain-resistant and strong.
If you have tried tooth whitening with little or no success, porcelain veneers may be the solution for you. They can give you a dazzling, white smile even if your teeth are resistant to the whitening process. Porcelain veneers are also a great solution if you want to address other problems such as crooked or chipped teeth, discolored teeth, or broken teeth.
Tooth whitening is amazingly effective; however, some staining is still resistant to the whitening process.Staining on the inside of your teeth is called intrinsic staining. Intrinsic staining can be caused in childhood while your teeth are developing, or it can happen in adulthood. Intrinsic staining may be caused by:
– Resistant Discoloration
– Medications, such as tetracycline
– Fluorosis (exposure to excessive chlorine while your teeth were developing)
– Dental trauma
Intrinsic staining is not always resistant to whitening.
When it is, porcelain veneers can be used to cover the discoloration.
Dental Veneers Calgary
If you have damaged, cracked, chipped, or decayed teeth, Dr. Jennifer Silver and her team at Southcentre Dental Clinic in Calgary, Alberta are here to assist you restore your smile back to one that you just can't help but show off. Our cosemtic dental team wants to help you feel confident and happy about your smile. That is why we provide our patients with the option to get porcelain veneers in Calgary.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain, designed to match the color and texture of the rest of your mouth, therefore making them appear just like your natural teeth. They are bonded directly to the face of your teeth, covering up any deformities and dental defects that may be present.
Chips and Cracks
Teeth are not indestructible and may get chips and cracks through either normal day-to-day wear or from accidents with hard foods or objects. Whether your teeth have minor cracks or have suffered quite a lot of damage, porcelain veneers are an option that will improve the function and the appearance of your teeth. Dental veneers are a great option that will make your smile look as good as new.
Crooked Teeth
If your smile isn't as straight as you would like but do not want the pain and abrasion that braces can cause to your mouth, porcelain veneers are a fast and lasting option that won't cause you any pain. Calgary Dentist, Dr. Silver can place the porcelain veneers in Calgary, bonding the veneers to your teeth to cover any gaps that may exist, creating a beautiful, intact smile.
Discolored Teeth
Teeth can lose their shine after years of eating and drinking foods and beverages that stain your teeth. Teeth can also have discoloration from too much fluoride, which causes white streaks on your teeth. Porcelain veneers are stain resistant and once applied, will remain the same shade as long as you have them.
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Why is porcelain such a great choice for dental veneers?
Porcelain is strong, durable and natural-looking as a cosmetic dental material. It can be molded to fit the specifications of your damaged tooth, and shaded to match your natural tooth color.
Can veneers break or chip?
Porcelain veneers are extremely strong when bonded to teeth, but they are not immune to damage. Like natural enamel, they can break or crack under certain circumstances. To keep your veneers looking good and functioning well, we recommend that you avoid using your teeth for anything other than smiling and eating food. Teeth are not designed for tearing tape or fishing line; for opening bottles; holding pens and paperclips, the list goes on! You should visit us at least twice a year to ensure optimum dental health and report any signs or symptoms of a problem. Also remember to brush and floss veneered teeth just like the rest.
Will I need to replace porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers can last 10 years or more for patients who take care of them; however, like natural teeth, they will undergo a certain amount of normal wear. Depending on the foods you eat and your dental hygiene practices, the longevity of veneers will vary for each patient.
Your transformed smile is just a few visits away. Southcentre Dental Clinic in Calgary, Alberta welcomes new cosmetic dental patients. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation for porcelain veneers in Calgary.
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The old town, located by the harbour, is very appealing with its ochre, yellow and pink houses, and its narrow, winding streets, charming squares and fountains.
On the southeast side of the city is the Mourillon, a genuine village within the city. It is the city's best spot for eating out, with the seaside promenade and adjacent streets lined with attractive restaurants and bars.
La Seyne-sur-Mer and St Mandrier-sur-Mer
La Seyne-sur-Mer has a past linked with shipbuilding. The town's centre, located around the colourful harbour, has kept its appeal as a quiet Provencal port. There are several interesting fortified sites in La Seyne, such as the Fort Balaguier (17th century, converted to a naval museum), the Fort Eguillette (16th century) or the Fort Napoleon (17th century). St Mandrier is located on a charming peninsula, at the entrance of the Bay of Toulon. Both towns lie adjacent to a magnificent wooded massif.


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Software developer refreshes look
Chertsey-based group Blue Mushroom Marketing Communications has revamped the identity for software developer Staffware, in a project worth £285 000 in creative fees to the group.
The work, which also includes a refresh of the company's website, brochures, photography, marketing collateral and direct mail, launches in March.
Staffware has offices in 16 countries and creates business process management and workflow software. It is the first major revamp of the company's logo since its inception 15 years ago, and was prompted by the company's desire to 'revitalise and re-energise' its positioning, says Staffware worldwide corporate communications manager Jane Lawrence.
Blue Mushroom was briefed to 'maintain the company's connections with the past, but make it more modern', Lawrence adds. Giving the branding an American feel to enable the company to compete with its mainly American rivals was also important, she says.
The group identified the need to deliver a more cohesive and contemporary brand presence for the company, says Blue Mushroom creative director Roy Hayward.
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Corporate colours have been 'toned down' from a 'cold, hard red and black to a warmer red and grey' palette and the typeface has become 'bolder but more caring', Hayward adds.
Blue Mushroom was appointed in November 2002 after a four-way unpaid creative pitch.
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You find someone who's talking about the best of all of them, and doing it with "dash 'n' verve" my friend
With "dash 'n' verve" eh, what's that then?
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Designed after the Grand Etteilla Tarot 2, this card pictures The Sun as a radiant star whose rays are waved far-reaching. She appears to shed her influence on Earth, not only by light but by dewdrops or solar tears of joy. Beneath the Sun lies the door to an enclosure, a sacred garden where floral garlands grace the entryway, a space for spiritual enlightenment and self-reflection. This card represents the unlimited potential within you to nourish key inspirations within you.
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Apple iOS 12.1 Beta Update Bringing 70 New Emojis, eSIM Support, Group FaceTime and Fix Charging issue
Apple just started rolling out the iOS 12.1 beta two for the developers and public users who have already registered for the Beta program. This new update brings a lot of new features such as more than 70 new emojis, group FaceTime with up to 32 people, and the eSIM support which needs to be supported by your carrier. The update has also fixed the weird charging bug on few iPhones and iPads that's recently happened on a lot of iPhone and iPad users.
The charging bug is a problematic one as some of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units refused to charge until you woke them up. For a slight problem, you only need a tap on the screen to make the devices to start charging. But for the worst case scenario, other people found that the only solution for their device is to unplug the Lightning cable and then plug it back in again.
Another good feature from the update is 70 new emojis which will be available to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac devices. These new emojis include new characters with red hair, grey hair and curly hair, a new emoji for bald people, and a lot more.
This new update also introduced the eSIM support for the iPhone XS and XS Max. With this feature, you can use and activate a cellular plan from a carrier without the need for a physical SIM card, but this can only work if your carrier supports this new feature.
There is also a new real-time Depth Control feature, this will let you adjust the depth of field of your Portrait Mode photos before capturing them. The current feature in iOS 12 is that it will only allow you to edit the depth control after you click the photo. But now, just by tapping the F-icon at the top of the screen while capturing a photo will let you use the Depth Control to adjust the amount of background blur in an image.
One more interesting thing about the update is to bring back the Group FaceTime feature that was previously removed from the iOS 12. The Group FaceTime will let iPhone and Mac users to make video and audio chats/conversations with up to 32 participants at one time.
We can get a hand of these great features soon when the iOS 12.1 will be released to the public. Make sure to stay connected with TechnoCodex to get all the latest updates.
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Laissez les bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll)!
If you want to see the Zulu King, but want to avoid Super Bowl crowds in New Orleans, grab your Mardi Gras masks and head to Galveston. Held from February 1-12, Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, attracting more than 300,000 attendees annually. The two-week celebration is best known for its lavish parades held on the streets of the city's historic downtown and beachfront.
The 2013 event is scheduled to be the biggest Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration yet, with 26 parades and dozens of concerts, balcony parties, DJ laser shows, masked balls and more. Most parades will be held in Galveston's downtown Mardi Gras entertainment district, while others will travel along the beachfront on Seawall Boulevard.
For a complete listing of Mardi Gras! parades and activities, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com.
In addition to the annual "Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade," for which Mardi Gras! Galveston organizers earned a world record for the largest choreographed umbrella dance last year, revelers will also be abuzz about these exciting events in 2013:
- Cruise Krewe on the Carnival Triumph – This special cruise package will include a full day of Mardi Gras fun in Galveston, including a ride on a parade float on Sunday, February 10, followed by a five-night cruise on the Carnival Triumph. The cruise will depart from the Port of Galveston with special Mardi Gras festivities and concerts on the ship throughout the trip. For details, visit www.cruisekrewe.com.
- Jagermeister Dubstep DJ Stage and Laser Show – The Jagermeiseter DJ stage will return in 2013 with an expanded lineup of local and national DJs for four nights during Mardi Gras! Galveston. In addition to top DJs, this stage will feature a spectacular laser light show to make this the dance party of the year.
- Family Gras – Sunday, February 3, is Family Gras at Mardi Gras! Galveston, featuring the annual Sunshine Kids Parade, Shriners Hospitals for Children Parade, a beachfront carnival, and more. On this day, the Entertainment District will be free to the public for a Family Gras celebration sponsored by Moody National Bank. Donations will be taken at the gate to benefit the Sunshine Kids and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
- On Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 from 4p.m. to midnight during the 2nd weekend of Galveston's Mardi Gras celebration, Mitchell Historic Properties will present "Boots on the Beach," a country music festival featuring performances by legendary songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Joe Ely as well as heavy hitters Jesse Dayton, Paula Nelson, and local favorites Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils.
- On Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 beginning at 6 p.m., The Tremont House will host the 29th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party. Legendary country band Asleep at the Wheel, with infamous frontman Ray Benson, will be performing for the hotel's "Waltz Across Texas"—themed celebration.
About Mardi Gras! Galveston
Mardi Gras, the traditional festival of feasting and merrymaking that precedes the season of Lent, was first publicly observed on Galveston Island in 1867. Following a sabbatical imposed in 1941 by war and challenging times, Mardi Gras! Galveston was revived in 1985 by Galveston-born preservationist and developer George P. Mitchell. The largest celebration of its kind in Texas and the third largest in the nation, Mardi Gras! Galveston brings the island's streets to life with parade viewers shouting for beads, lively tunes played by colorful marching bands, and the infectious merriment that dominates the island for two full weeks. For more information on Mardi Gras! Galveston visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com.