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Microsoft co-founders praise Windows 8
NEW YORK – They're the original fanboys.
Bill Gates and Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft Corp. on a snowy day in Dec. 1974 at the tender age of 21, both left the company they created for other pursuits. But both have stayed in the loop on technology -- and recently weighed in on Windows 8.
"It's a very big deal for Microsoft," Gates said last week during an interview with the Associated Press. "I've been using it and I'm very pleased with it."
"The hardware partners are doing great things to take advantage of the product," Gates added.
Not to be outdone, Allen, who left the company in 1982 after becoming seriously ill with Hodgkin's lymphoma, published a full review of Windows 8 later that day.
"The new tablet features in Windows 8 are particularly bold and innovative. A few minor issues aside, I'm impressed," Allen wrote on his website.
Allen admitted that the new operating system may prove confusing at first. Windows 8 is heavily slanted towards tablets and other new computing platforms, and adds a new interface mode with colorful tiles that launch into full-screen apps.
"There are a number of things introduced to Windows by the tablet aspect of the bimodal user experience that I found puzzling, especially for a traditional desktop user like myself," he said.
Allen's not alone. A recent poll by Computerworld found that fewer early adopters have taken to the new OS than installed Windows 7 in 2009 in the weeks before it launched.
Just 0.3 percent of computers running Windows used Windows 8 in Sept., the tech news site reported, while at the end of Sept 2009, Windows 7 accounted for 1.64 percent of all Windows PCs -- that's five times as many influential, early-adopter types.
And in the past week, one analyst slashed sales expectations for Windows 8 powered ultrabooks while another said the company was taking a "big gamble" with the new OS.
Still, despite a few complaints about the interface, co-founder Allen was optimistic.
"I'm confident that Windows 8 offers the best of legacy Windows features with an eye toward a very promising future," he wrote.


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Even as the country grapples with the fleeing on Nirav Modi who is accused of swindling banks of nearly Rs 13,000 crore, more than triple that amount is lying in banks unclaimed.
A majority of corporate entities that were struck off the government's companies roster following demonetisation have not come back to claim their bank deposits, which are to the tune of Rs 37,500 crore, an official in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs told Moneycontrol on condition of anonymity.
The development reinforces the government's belief that most of the companies struck off the company registry were likely paper companies used for activities such as money laundering.
Under Section 248 of the Companies Act, about 2.97 lakh were deregistered by the government in a drive to weed out defunct companies on various grounds of compliance. The MCA asked companies to comply with norms in order for their status to be restored to active – and said until such time, they would not be able to access their deposits.
Only 60,000 companies came forward wanting to be reinstated, the ministry official told Moneycontrol.
"The other companies didn't come forward in the fear that they would not be able to justify how they own the assets," another official said.
The MCA had also sought a report from around 56 banks on details of transactions of the 2.37 lakh companies. The source in the ministry said banks, especially private sector ones, were initially reluctant to provide information. "Only after the banking secretary met the banks did we get information as per our expectation."
The Prime Minister's Office is expecting to unearth illegal deposits worth Rs 3 lakh crore and has directed the Income-Tax department and MCA to work together to ascertain such deposits. The PMO has also shared details of listed companies with income tax department and the Securities and Exchanges Board of India for investigation.
Further, the MCA is planning to release one more list of shell companies in coming days.The Income tax department is planning to take action under the black money law against companies who have failed to come up and claim the bank deposits.

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Sobre esta cinta no mencionan nada Emilio García Riera ni Juan Felipe Leal. El primero en su obra México visto por el cine extranjero y el segundo con su lista de Películas estadounidenes de ficción de la Revolución mexicana, filmografía 1911-1921.
La sinopsis y la fotografía están en The Cinema News and Property Gazette (Vol. II, No. 16, enero 29, 1913, p. 82.)
Under the Stars and Stripes (A. K.)
On the Mexican frontier, a young American officer, Lieutenant Thompesone, makes the acquaintance of Mercedes, a Mexican girl, whose brother Paolo cordially detests him. This, however, does not prevent him from continuing his friendship with the girl, which eventually ripens into love. War puts an end to love-making at the end of some few months, and the lovers are forced to part for a time. Thompesone is called into active service, whilst Mercedes, naturally partisan with her own people, but fearful at the same time for her lover's safety, watches for the issue of the rebellion with daily increasing anxiety. Thompesone is, as it happens, entrusted with duties requiring unusual bravery and resourcefulness. He is ordered to obtain particulars of the disposition of the forces around the Mexican base. Upon this errand the young officer departs, but, as luck has it, he is actually seen by a small number of Mexicans, amongst whom is Paolo, who decoy him to a sunken road. An attack is here made upon him, but he escapes, and takes to his heels. He is pursued, but manages to gain Mercedes' house. He bursts in breathlessly upon the gil, who at the moment is embroidering the Mexican eagle on a large silken flag, and begs her to aid him in escaping. The girl, true to her love, conceals him beneath the folds of the flag, and when her brother and the Mexicans enter, gives them to understand that they are on the wrong track. After they have gone, she helps Thompesone to rejoin his camp, and ultimately adopts his country as her own when she becomes his wife.


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Black romance! Other than the dynamite duo of Jet and Ebony from Johnson Publications in Chicago, African-American magazines are surprisingly scarce, which is why the examples I pick to show here likely will not look familiar. Smaller circulations, segregated neighborhoods, institutional racism (did YOUR public library subscribe to Jive?) and other reasons account for their rarity. Plus, museums and serious collectors are now purchasing them to compensate for their earlier neglect. Unless you find a box somewhere, you might expect to pay 25 to 50 bucks apiece (and more) for a mint condition black romance magazine from the 1950s and 1960s...if and when you can find one.
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Over the last couple of years, Darling Sabrina has truly blossomed, tearing up dance-floors nationally, and it wasn't long before she became recognized amongst the top eight DJs in the Astro SpinMaster reality television DJ competition, garnering attention through her melodically smooth trance sets.
Never one to sit back, Darling Sabrina has been hard at work since she left the corporate world in serious pursuit of her passion for music.
Versatility is where Darling Sabrina shines, being able to adapt to the musical requirements of any event, be it; Deep-House, Tech-House, R&B, Hip-Hop, Electro House & Trance – the result is slick. Her regularly produced and up-to-date promo cds are testament to her command of the many genres of music flooding the airwaves today.
Highlight Events & Performances:
2009: Block 42 Street Party Merdeka Countdown Party Bikini Party
2010: One Malaysia Countdown Party with DJ Fuzz & DJ Nesh
2011: 11/3 GET INVOLVED (Trance Night) with Viona at Milk Club Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 26/3 Mile High Sounds Open Day 13/4 ARena Melacca with Mcstarr Vibe and Paul Wong (Beyond) all the way from Hong Kong.
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Inventing the wheel is one thing, but reinventing it time after time is a development no-no, especially in the wake of mounting product complexity and the need to push innovative products to market faster at reduced costs.
Although model storage and reuse has been an ongoing challenge for design teams, the scope of content engineers hope to reuse has been greatly expanded as software and electronics continue to edge out mechanical components as a dominant part of a product's bill of materials. CAD and PLM (product lifecycle management) platforms have been steadily enhanced with new search and classification capabilities to help design engineers readily zero in on existing 3D models of parts and assemblies that have relevance to their project, as opposed to having to recreate components from scratch for each new design.
Parts reuse practices have significant ramifications beyond simply reducing costs associated with engineering and design work, experts say. The expenses associated with sourcing, inventorying, tracking and servicing parts increase exponentially with the number of parts and models being managed, so minimizing new parts creation can deliver significant savings for most development organizations over time, according to Dr. Michael Grieves, research professor at Florida Institute of Technology and author of "PLM: Driving the Next-Generation of Lean Thinking."
Market research firm Aberdeen estimates that between 30% and 40% of a manufacturer's parts are duplicates, but the engineering costs of those duplicates are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to controlling costs. Specifically, Aberdeen projects the annual carrying cost of producing a new part number runs between $4,500 and $23,000 for every item when you account for sourcing, transaction and inventory costs.
"There's still a lot to be said for reuse of geometric models and CAD design, and there is technology evolving to help with that," notes Bill Lewis, director of product marketing for Teamcenter at Siemens PLM Software.
At the same time, however, Lewis says the concept of reuse is evolving to coincide with the changing makeup of products. "Reuse is evolving into new frontiers—it's not just about reusing geometry, but a more complex problem now," he says. "Products these days are rarely just geometric, but include electronics and software, and the concept of reuse has to keep pace with that in order to remain valuable."
Classification and Search
Even on the CAD front, the concept of model reuse has changed significantly over the years with CAD and PLM vendors doing their part to enhance search capabilities with consumer-like features to make tagging and finding parts and 3D models easier than in the past. Historically, CAD users' only hope to facilitate reuse was to manually search for specific names of files on a hard drive—an approach that improved with the introduction of product data management (PDM) and support for metadata, which allows engineers to search on other parameters like date created or assembly name to locate a part for potential reuse.
Siemens' NX CAD platform, for example, has a reuse library that integrates with Teamcenter, allowing designers to designate specific parts as reusable so others can readily take advantage of them in new designs. In addition, Teamcenter's classification capabilities enable engineers to define specific attributes about parts and assemblies as they are cataloged into the PLM system. This helps facilitate search and retrieval functionality, especially for engineering teams dealing with increasingly large databases of parts and assemblies, Lewis explains.
SOLIDWORKS, as part of Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, also benefits from metadata classification schemas to promote parts reuse, says Milos Zupanski, director of product portfolio management. In addition, EXALEAD OnePart, also a member of Dassault Systèmes' platform, classifies parts based on shape similarity and semantic criteria, ensuring that comparable parts are associated together in families, giving engineers even greater flexibility in evaluating and choosing between parts for reuse, Zupanski says.
Say, for example, you are looking for a flange with four holes. The OnePart capability lets design teams search not just using the word flange, but with descriptions of specific shapes to find the perfect match. "We compute a shape signature based on the geometry and try to find (the) closest match," explains Shyam Venugopal, Dassault Systèmes product portfolio manager. "In this way, inside a giant database of similar looking screws, you can find what's most appropriate for your project." In the end, it's the combination of the metadata classification and shape search that makes SOLIDWORKS' parts reuse story so compelling, he claims.
For smaller companies that might not have access to PDM or PLM functionality or the broader 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Dassault Systèmes also offers 3D Content Central, an online database of 3D part models. Dassault Systèmes encourage suppliers and other partners to post certified parts and assemblies to the site, and there are also user-contributed 2D and 3D models—all available for engineering teams to leverage for reuse as part of new designs.
PTC also has poured significant energy into evolving its search capabilities for its Windchill PLM platform, according to Francois Lamy, vice president of PLM Solutions. In addition to classification and metadata capabilities that allow users to search for parts by supplier, compliance rule and other attributes, PTC has added capabilities that mirror consumer platforms like Amazon.com to make it easier to find things without having to build complex search criteria, Lamy says. Let's say, for example, that an engineer was looking for a pump to reuse for a design. He could filter pump part results by facets like size, power source or even brand just as any consumer might when shopping for an item on Amazon. "Instead of spending time to build a query, you just type in 'find a pump' and the system will provide characteristics that can be used to filter results so you don't need to be an expert," he explains.
Systems Modeling Kicks Reuse up a Notch
In addition to the work being done on the classification and search fronts, companies like PTC, Aras and Siemens are starting to push the boundaries of reuse even further, introducing capabilities that address the problem at a systems level to accommodate today's multidisciplinary products. For PTC, which is aggressively steering toward the world of smart connected products, the internet of things (IoT) is a huge catalyst for evolving processes and practices to address reuse at a systems level.
"Products are becoming part of a larger system, and there is a drive to integrate across domains," says Mark Taber, PTC's vice president of marketing and go-to-market. "In the systems modeling world, you want to have a set of test cases, validations and processes that might cover one aspect of autonomous driving, for example. Through reuse, you can use that same process to verify another aspect of autonomous driving and modify it from there." Asset-based modeling and variability modeling on a systems level is addressed with PTC's Integrity Modeler, part of its application lifecycle management (ALM) portfolio.
Aras is also actively steering its Innovator PLM platform toward a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach, which addresses reuse at a systems level, says Doug MacDonald, the company's product marketing director. To this end, the company has come up with a reference architecture that integrates MBSE and PLM, allowing SysML (systems modeling language) models to be imported/exported and their structures replicated inside the Innovator PLM platform.
By doing so, organizations benefit from the stricter configuration and release controls supported by PLM on SysML models, which encourages reuse of previously architected subsystems, extends the digital thread and addresses a gap in existing MBSE offerings, MacDonald says. In addition, there is traceability of individual system models in an overall "system-of-systems," and forward and backward integration aimed at streamlining the flow of product information across the various stakeholders and functional engineering teams.
Initially, Aras is providing this PLM/MBSE integration for No Magic's Cameo offering, but the company is evaluating and working on integrations between Innovator and other MBSE tools, MacDonald adds. "The same value and principles of reuse still apply, but you want to be able to reuse a system containing mechanical parts, electronics and software," he explains. "If you develop a braking system for a luxury hybrid drive vehicle, you want to develop it once and drop it into another vehicle. You don't want to redesign electronics and rewrite software—you want to be able to reuse everything."
For Arena, a cloud-based PLM vendor specializing in high-tech and electronics, the problem isn't so much about fostering parts reuse, but rather how to best capture the context of design decisions to help engineers meet the requirement for faster product iterations, says Steve Chalgren, executive vice president of product management and chief strategy officer. Given the accelerating time-to-market cycles in this industry segment, it is often faster for engineers to go back to the drawing board and redesign a part or component rather than spending time trying to chase down how and why a previous engineering team did what they did, he explains.
"The real problem is that one engineering team doesn't know all the context to why another engineering team may have come up with that particular design," he explains. "Without that context, they are hesitant to add that part into their product."
To address that gap, Arena added Arena Verify to the 2016 fall release, delivering an ALM/requirements and defect management capability that helps design teams manage and persist that context and knowledge across different stakeholders and throughout the product's lifecycle. "Now instead of tracing a bunch of emails that are long gone, you can look up in Arena Project and understand the context to determine whether you want to use that component," he explains.
It's that capability, rather than straight parts reuse, that has more value to engineers working in industries with fast-turn product cycles. Says Chalgren: "When it comes to high tech and IoT, reuse is potentially less important."
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Provision #238: Review & Plan
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The start of a New Year is a great time to review and plan your life. Are you just going along for the ride? Are you making the same mistakes over and over again? Perhaps it's time to get going or to give up. Looking back and forward at life can motivate you to do just that. My reflections may trigger some of your own.
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This past week I was rude and brave. Allow me to tell the stories.
On Christmas Eve I went to a car dealer to assist my daughter to purchase her first car. After being informed of the interest rate on the loan, I decided to call my bank to see if we could get a better rate. The person I needed to speak with was on the phone. Did I want to wait or call back? "I'll wait," I informed the person who answered the phone, "I'm at a car dealer and need a loan rate."
A few minutes later she came back on the line. "He's still on the phone," I was told, "do you want to keep waiting?" "Yes." And so I waited, and waited, and waited. After about 15 minutes I hung up and called back, only to be informed that the person I was waiting for had just left for the day and that the bank was closing early due to the holiday. "Well, that's not very professional!" I said sarcastically • which secured an apology but no loan rate.
How could I be so rude? Hadn't I just finished writing a Provisions' series on being nice? And on Christmas Eve no less! This was a day that I wasn't working at all. But I wanted these people at their posts, at my beck and call, and when they handled something poorly I became dismissive and demanding.
Has that ever happened to you? Have you ever acted in a way that's out of sync with your values and your highest aspirations? I did that on Christmas Eve, even though I wasn't feeling particularly upset on the inside about the mix up on the outside. I just laid into somebody when I had the chance. It was not a NICE thing to do. It was not Neighborly, Interested, Compassionate or reflective of proper Etiquette • especially in the presence of others at the car dealership.
I had to laugh when the car saleswoman said, "Don't let this ruin your day. It's really not that important to what we have to do here." "That's my job," I thought, "coaching people into a better place to be." Since that time I've gone back to make some apologies • only to learn that people had not been that upset by the whole encounter. Apparently, when it comes to customer service, rude is par for the course.
Yesterday I ran my first Ultra Marathon. An Ultra Marathon is anything longer than a marathon (which is 26.2 miles or 42.2 kilometers). In 18 degree Fahrenheit (-8 degree Celsius) weather, with a pretty stiff wind chill, I completed the Huntington Ultra Frigid Fifty in Huntington, Indiana (http://www.fwtc.org/huff).
This particular race was the 2001 USA Track & Field National 50K Championship. But it was certainly more than 50K. We ran three 10.8 mile loops around the Huntington reservoir, for a total of 32.4 miles or more than 52.2K. My first two loops were on pace for a six-hour finish. But I slowed down at the start of the third loop, not knowing what to expect after passing the marathon distance, and I ended up walking a good bit of the last few miles. My finish time, including 8 stops along the way that totaled about 30 minutes, was 6 hours, 37 minutes.
So what made this brave rather than crazy? It was certainly a rather spur-of-the-moment decision. I had not been specifically training or gearing up for this event. But some running buddies were going and my running plans for 2002 were changing such that it now made sense to give this thing a try. I've been running well, with no physical problems, and my last marathon (Raleigh, North Carolina) was 28 days ago • what better time to peak in my "training" for an Ultra Marathon?
Off I went, a little apprehensive but nevertheless BRAVE. It was Bold (your first try at any new venture is always bold), Responsible (I had put enough training miles, even if I had not trained specifically for this distance), Active (I had to get myself out of the house and drive several hours to get to the starting line), Versatile (I changed my racing strategy to a totally relaxed, laid back, fun-run attitude) and Enduring (running further than I ever had before).
Endurance is, of course, what an Ultra Marathon is all about. As Ultra Marathons go, this one was a baby. People run races of 100 kilometers, 100 miles, and more. Whereas there are definite limits to how fast a person can run, there seem to be no limits to far a person can run. As soon as someone crosses an endurance threshold, someone else will come along and double it. Or triple it.
These races bring into focus the central question of human existence. "What makes a person go?" asks Kirk Johnson in To the Edge, "What makes a person run, climb, try hard or even get up in the morning, and what makes him stop?" "Most of us, most of the time, occupy lives in a river that carries us along, for better or for worse, in rhythms that are outside our control. The flow of jobs and commitments and family life and friends rolls on • it's natural and easy to let the march of days push us forward as it will."
But sometimes, on occasion, people step out of the flow. They choose what Robert Frost once called "the road less traveled." Instead of gaining weight, they lose weight. Instead of giving up, they get going. Instead of grinding out another day, they stop to chart a new course. And that, as Frost concluded, makes all the difference.
There's no better time than now, at the start of a New Year, to review and plan your life. Are there things, like my being rude on Christmas Eve, that you'd like to eliminate? Are there challenges, like running stronger or farther, that you'd like to take on? Whether it is with a coach or on your own, may you step out of the river at least once during 2002. Get going or give it up. Do something different for a change. Find what you really love and embrace it fully. You'll be glad you did.
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I really appreciated the "learning to walk" analogy. My son is just now on the verge of taking his first steps. It gives you much to reflect upon, especially in the midst of learning new skills of your own. I am a personal trainer and when one of my clients complains about feeling clumsy with a new movement, I always say "How fun would it be if you were born being able to do everything perfectly? This is new for you; of course you're going to be clumsy."
I am also a project manager at a financial services company and I took your BRAVE acronym and passed it out to my team, as something for the New Year. I gave you credit for it, and it might lead to more subscribers. Thanks for the ponderables.
I have a question…is flaxseed oil also effective? (Ed. Note: Flaxseed oil is better than nothing, but it's not as good as freshly ground flaxseeds. You do not get as many of the health benefits from the oil alone. If you want to take the oil, be sure to purchase small, dark bottles and keep it refrigerated in order for it to be as fresh as possible. Take 1 Tablespoon in the morning and another in the evening, with meals.)
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Founded in 1878 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, St. Dominic Academy is a Catholic, independent college preparatory day school of over 200 girls in grades 7-12. With its Jersey City, New Jersey location, St. Dominic Academy serves a highly diverse population from Hudson, Bergen, Union, and Essex counties.
We are looking to expand our program with innovative educators who are looking to make impact in an urban school. Come join a dedicated and united faculty whose passion is empowering learning and leadership in our student scholars.
English Teacher:
Helping students become global citizens through exposure to multicultural authors and varied genres of writing
Adept at teaching all literacy skills, including foundational grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and literary analysis
Expertise in and enthusiasm for teaching writing
Expertise in African, Asian, or Latin American literature a plus
Research and thematic academic writing is a focus for all grade levels
Key Responsibilities:
- Embraces student-centered teaching practices, and plans and delivers stimulating and academically rigorous content that promotes successful learning.
- Employs a variety of teaching methods to engage a diverse set of learners with different backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.
- Evaluates student performance through formative and summative assessment practices.
- Encourages an inclusive classroom that accepts the diverse perspectives of and backgrounds of the students as well as diverse learning styles.
- Understands how girls learn and uses this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions.
- Serves as an advisor to a small group of students, supporting their social and emotional learning.
- Works collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, students, administrators, and families.
- Displays effective leadership skills.
- Ensures timely communication with families on issues concerning students' learning needs.
- Maintains accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations.
- Participates fully in the life of the School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service events.
- Performs other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Administration.
- Engages in all aspects of the St. Dominic Academy community while promoting and supporting its mission, vision, and values.
- 2+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (in related subject matter)
- Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel
- Experience as a practitioner of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom
- A commitment to girls' education and to the Dominican charism
- Ability to make contributions to the St. Dominic Academy outside one's academic department, including to club and mentoring programs, chaperoning events
- Highly collaborative and self-motivated
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Passion for teaching and learning
- Flexible to the evolving demands of a school
St. Dominic Academy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnic origin or sexual orientation in any of its employment policies. The school welcomes Catholics and non-Catholics who share in the educational objectives of the school and in the Dominican values to apply.
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Professional SEO Services to Rank Higher on Google
What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the method of using a search engine to target unpaid or organic website traffic. The best website SEO services increase a website's visibility, thus augment the possibility of reaching potential clients.
Any top ranked SEO company understands that content optimization is not easily achieved, it has to be based on content quality and keyword study. Content & website optimization and analysis are necessary to get keyword ranking and traffic.
Types of SEOSEO is divided into 2 sub-categories:
On-Page SEO
it is based on HTML code, alt tags, title tags, optimizing meta description, use of keywords, content quality, and structure. It is anything present inside the website to improve its ranking, usually offered by a professional SEO services agency.
Off-Page SEO
It is the ranking that is caused by another website, which is based on marketing and exposure. Top rated SEO services always include this type in their strategy.
Local SEO & Tips
Local SEO is reaching the customers in the local market users. An interesting number of your potential clients are local so you need to help them find you and a local SEO services provider ensures to include the following on your website: location and contact correctly, include local content, be present on social media platforms, optimize title tags, headers and descriptions.
Why is SEO Important
If you haven't yet invested in SEO marketing, it is now the time to do so. Find below the reasons why you need to include SEO in your budget:
Improved Conversion Rate
It is a bit different than SEO, but both work simultaneously. Conversion rate optimization supports in turning the website visitors into customers, it pushes people to take action. It includes competitive analysis, qualitative and quantitative studies.
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It is necessary to know that the cost of this service can be customized by a top ranked SEO company as per the business needs. The profits are higher than the budget that you will spend, it is less expensive than advertising and helps in reaching the top pages in the search list.
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The best website SEO services include the use of the correct keywords that target the people who are searching for the exact products/services that the website offers.
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Enhancing your website's traffic, and inviting people to take action, lead to brand awareness and automatically guides to enhanced return on investment.
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Remote device log retrieval from online-only mobile apps
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
In addition to device logs from offline-enabled mobile apps, Pega Mobile Client™ can now upload device logs from online-only mobile apps. The upload to Pega Platform™ starts when a user restarts the mobile app. You retrieve device logs from a specific device to support remote users and troubleshoot mobile apps.
For more information, see Retrieving device logs.
Improved mobile user experience with spaces
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Spaces in mobile apps have been enhanced to provide a wider screen area for navigation between content tabs such as Pulse, Boards, Subspaces, and Tasks. Mobile users can now use native selection controls to choose from the same space-specific actions that are available to users of desktop-based applications. The enhancement improves the usability of spaces and promotes collaboration between mobile users.
Spaces on mobile apps do not require any additional configuration.
For more information about spaces, see Collaborating with users by using spaces.
Increased display area in mobile apps
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Mobile apps now support hiding the top and bottom bars when the user scrolls down. When the user scrolls up, the bars appear again. This enhancement improves the mobile user experience by presenting more data on the screen, for example, a longer list of items.
For more information, see Advanced layout options.
Java injection vulnerability check
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Pega Platform™ now notifies you of Java injection vulnerabilities in activities, functions, and stream rules at design time and at run time. You can customize Pega Platform to check for additional vulnerabilities to ensure that your application runs without problems.
For more information, see Configuring the Java injection check.
Usability improvements to Admin Studio
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Admin Studio offers a variety of usability enhancements, including:
- New access groups to differentiate between full and read-only access to Admin Studio
- A Java class lookup utility
- A requestor list for the logged-on operator
- The ability to display system node type in the logs
Also, if your environment uses Predictive Diagnostic Cloud (PDC), the Admin Studio overview page now includes a link to PDC.
For more information, see Managing requestors.
Mobile apps display skeletons for the initial screen load
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Inside the National Shrine of the Little Flower, a Knights of Columbus honor guard stood watch with swords drawn as several hundred Roman Catholics prayed that Michigan voters will "uphold the sanctity of marriage" Tuesday.
Outside the towering granite sanctuary — once the most famous suburban church in the United States — Anthony Kosnik and a few dozen other Catholics paced the sidewalk with signs saying "U.S. Is Not a Theocracy" and "Vote NO!!! on Proposal 2."
Michigan is one of 11 states where constitutional amendments against same-sex marriage will appear on the November ballot. Much of the grass-roots support for these initiatives is church-based. But so is much of the opposition.
"My God is a God of love and compassion," said Kosnik, 74, a lifelong Catholic and retired professor of Christian ethics. "Jesus said nothing about homosexuality at all, but he did talk a lot about love of neighbor."
Polls show the measures passing easily in most states, as they did earlier this year in Missouri and Louisiana. Still, gay rights groups have a chance for victory in Oregon, where they have raised $2.8 million and have defeated three previous efforts to limit gay rights.
In Ohio, the state's four top Republicans and several major business leaders oppose a broadly worded constitutional amendment. Here in Michigan, gay rights supporters have found unexpected allies among some clergy and labor unions, giving them hope, at least, of neutralizing the spillover effect on the presidential election.
From the start, some Democrats have seen the constitutional amendments as a tactic to boost the turnout of President Bush's evangelical Christian base, while backers of the ballot initiatives describe them as a genuine grass-roots movement triggered by the November 2003 Massachusetts Supreme Curt decision to sanction same-sex marriage in that state.
Kosnik and other members of a new group called Catholics for the Common Good held their sidewalk protest on Sunday at the Shrine of the Little Flower because it was the headquarters of the late Rev. Charles E. Coughlin. From 1926 until the late 1930s, Coughlin riveted millions of households and won national political influence with his "Golden Hour of the Little Flower" radio broadcasts, a blend of pro-labor advocacy and anti-Semitism.
Religion and politics
Today, his parish outside Detroit is a bastion of traditional values to some — and a symbol to others of how far religious leaders can go astray when they mix in politics.
Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida urged Michigan's 2.25 million Catholics, nearly a third of the state's registered voters, to pass the amendment in an eight-minute videotape that every Catholic church in the state was strongly encouraged to show during Sunday services this month.
"From the beginning of human memory, marriage has always been understood as the union of one man and one woman," Maida said on the tape. "Let us do our part here in Michigan to preserve that sacred understanding and definition of marriage."
The Michigan Catholic Conference also sent an Oct. 15 letter and a brochure titled "Between One Man and One Woman" to all 596,000 registered Catholic households in the state. And Michigan's seven Catholic dioceses contributed $500,000 to Citizens for the Protection of Marriage, about half the war chest of the umbrella group pushing for the amendment.
Many evangelical Protestant clergy have been equally busy.
"I don't think I knew a gay person until late, late in life. Now it's being slapped in your face every day," the Rev. Sylvia Jordan told her African American congregation at the Family Victory Fellowship Church in Southfield, Mich., on Sunday. "Anything that's against God's law, we as his representatives must stand up and say, 'This is against God's law.' "
Phil Burress, chairman of the Ohio Campaign to Protect Marriage, said the Massachusetts court ruling "was like throwing a match into a can of gasoline."
"We collected 402,000 signatures in nine weeks, and the churches were the key to the whole campaign. It was a lightning bolt that hit right in the pulpit and ignited the whole congregation," Burress said.
The story was the same in other states. Led by pastors and churches, Oregon's Defense of Marriage Coalition gathered 244,000 signatures in five weeks. Michigan organizers collected nearly 500,000 signatures in eight weeks.
Amendments vary
The wording of the proposed amendments, however, varies substantially. In at least six states, including Michigan and Ohio, the language is broad enough that it could block not only same-sex marriages but also the granting of health insurance or other domestic partnership benefits to gay couples.
Those concerns have led more than 300 clergy members and congregations in Michigan to oppose Proposal 2, which says the union of one man and one woman "shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose."
Among the opponents are the state's four Episcopal bishops, the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit and local leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Bucking the hierarchy of their church, more than 20 Catholic priests have signed a statement saying the amendment's wording "appears to create serious and undue hardships for a whole class of citizens, and thus to violate Catholic social teaching."
The Michigan AFL-CIO, which includes the state's powerful auto unions, also has come out against Proposal 2, saying it could interfere with collective-bargaining rights.
In Ohio, both GOP senators, Mike DeWine and George V. Voinovich, voted for a federal constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage. But they have balked at the state version, which says Ohio will not recognize any "legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage."
Gov. Bob Taft and other top Ohio Republicans also oppose the ballot proposal. And officials of two major companies headquartered in Ohio, Nationwide Insurance and Limited Brands, signed a letter urging other CEOs to join them in fighting it. "The ability to offer domestic partnership benefits is an important recruiting tool as Ohio companies seek to grow and expand," they said.
Still, polls published last week showed the amendments passing by 67 to 24 percent in Michigan and 57 to 40 percent in Ohio. The big question for both political parties is how many voters there are like Tim and Lori Harrington, who worship at the Shrine of the Little Flower and plan to go to the polls Tuesday mainly to cast their ballots to protect the traditional definition of marriage.
"I'm kind of indifferent about Bush, because he's the worst Republican president of my lifetime," Tim Harrington, 44, said as his wife cradled their 10-week-old daughter and protesters walked by carrying signs. "But while I'm there, I'll probably vote for him."
Broder reported from Washington.


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You need to respect your girlfriend's boundaries. If it is a matter of personal beliefs about sexual boundaries. These differences still occur in girls of the same age some women never need a bra to have pert breasts, some women have breasts that will hang fairly low during their teens.
I think it opens a chink of room for the thought that just Maybe someone isn't what they appear, and just Maybe a victim is telling the truth because this guy was an abuser, and to the public at large, that was unthinkable. Some of the most very vulnerable members of society are now being heard and believed. (Charged under a "harassment and threat" type law, but it was about abuse.) Given that even abuse cases involving physical bodily evidence may not result in a guilty verdict, I was surprised and delighted that this case did, particularly considering it was about emotional abuse (Not less important than other kinds, but less well recognised), she was an alcoholic, if I remember correctly, she had mental health difficulties while in the relationship.
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If you're asking me for a basic definition, I resonate with the way bell hooks talks about love. When asked to define it simply, she said that, "Love is a combination of six ingredients: care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust." It may be obvious (which may be why she didn't say it) but to her list I'd add connectivity: I'd say love is about connecting and being connected to ourselves, to who we love, to everything. There's an energy to being deeply connected that once you feel, you'll recognize ever after..
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In a city as diverse and large as New York City, Latinos D mobilizes their Core using these strategies . . .
Core Group (CG) participants apply to be members. Core members are more involved with the project and they make a commitment to be more involved. They apply and are then interviewed by staff and other core members. There is no term limit. They do have attendance requirements. Core members cannot miss three meetings in a row, however if they call in and give a reason for non-attendance that is okay and won't count against them.
Core Group meetings are open to everyone, including Core Group members, participants and volunteers. Everyone has a voice and is welcome to express ideas and opinions. Although it is open, mostly Core Group members attend.
They set up clear guidelines on what it means to be a Core Group member. They know the responsibilities and the benefits of being members. If someone is not selected we tell them why. Again, the Core Group is open to everyone and there are many volunteer opportunities so if someone is not chosen it's not as if they are excluded.
Everyone can voice their opinion at CG, however only members can make decisions.The Core Group also sets the rules. Also only Core members can attend the once a month special meeting for evaluation.
Members are open to apply to Core Group at any time, although the coordinators actively pursue those who have volunteered for a while. Potential members are approached and are asked to attend a meeting. At the end of their first CG we ask them to share what they think of the project.
They are always looking to recruit new Core participants. They like to have at least 10 but they do have a upper limit of 12 Core members.
Those who are not members are actively engaged to help with Project activities. On the day of the event volunteers help decorate and come early to help set up.
Each month CG members are given gift cards (Stop n' Shop). How much is determined by how many points they earn. Core members gain points by volunteering as well as showing up for events.
Core Group benefits include being invited to additional trainings, but these meetings are not mandatory. Different agencies provide these trainings; these are hosted by the NY DOH. Courses include sessions on group facilitation, HIV and STI information and HIV testing. CG members are invited to LGBT, equality and community mobilization trainings.
They evaluate Core members once a month. The first Thursday of each month, we review a check-list board that is kept for each member. The board is in the coordinators office and available for all to see. Members receive points for attending events, volunteering and helping out. They receive points for attending Core Group, extra points for doing outreach, taking care of food at events and when they do administrative work. Then on the last month of the year we meet with each member. We review what they have contributed to Latinos D. We have questions and write down what they say for a report. We also check to see if they want to continue as a Core member. Members can lose points (say they commit to hosting a video night, then don't show up).
They offer activities that are exclusive for CG members to learn and share time together. They have special Core dinners for CG. Sometimes they offer tickets for CG to go to the park together. They notice that sometimes CG usually only socialize when they are at the club, so it's very important to have social inclusive events where the CG do not have to do volunteer.
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Objectives: To familiarize you with the decision-making body of the Project, the CG, as well as other volutneers who are not part of the CG. Both the CG and the non-Core Group volunteers are essential Core Elements of the MP.


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It's a lovely color combo for this week's JUGS challenge. I used the Faux Metal Technique [I love this one] with the colors.
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Oh I had never heard of this technique. I had to check it out. Love your card Vicky with the colors you chose and I just love that embossing folder. May have to buy that, thank you.
This is beautiful Vicki. Love this technique ... works perfectly with the colours of the challenge. Free is always great! xx
This looks AWESOME!!! One of my favs of yours!
Great card and I agree the color combo is terrific!
I love it. Great design and wonderful colors.
Gorgeous card, Vicki! Such a cool technique, very industrial chic! (Is that a style? Can that now be a thing?)
I love the depth that the textured background adds to this. Awesome faux metal technique, too.
Stunning card. Love the texture and the colours and yes free is always good x
Cool card - great technique!
What a beautiful card! I love the shimmer, and I'm impressed with your photo being able to show the shimmer:)
You must have quite a collection of Perfect Pearls, Vicki, to have the right ones for the challenge. I love this technique and it's perfect with that embossing folder.
LOVE all that lovely shimmer Vicki! Yes, FREE is always fun! ;) Have a lovely Sunday! Hazel xx
Love the shimmer and quilted look Vicki! This is is extra pretty!
Simply 'GORGEOUS' Vicki.
Love this technique Vicky and great card as always. Hugs Jo
FREE is always good, and you are a lucky gal. I love what you have done with this challenge, great use of that fabulous EF!! I'm with you, I love pearl and sparkle.
Yeah, for some free stuff, hey!!! Your metal look and the dry embossing are fabulous, Vicki!!!! A stunning card, my friend!!!!


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The world runs computers. From small to large businesses, from the CEO down to level 1 support staff, everyone uses computers. This course is designed to give you a practical perspective on computer security. This course approaches computer security in a way that anyone can understand. Ever wonder how your bank website is secure when you connect to it? Wonder how other business owners secure their network? Wonder how large data breaches happen? This is practical computer security. It will help you answer the question – what should I focus on?
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Often times we may not know how to assess our security daily. We may think we are secure when we may not be. This module covers some of the tools, ports, and protocols used in everyday computing to remain secure.
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He's won fifteen AMA Motocross and Supercross Championships and 150 races. Known as the Greatest Of All Time, RC will face the biggest challenge of his four wheel NASCAR career tomorrow in Kansas when he lines of for his premier Nationwide Series start. Watch just what shakes out on ESPN at 3 P.M. (EST). Check out this article on Ricky from Nascar.com. LINK.


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A unique partnership for catering solutions to enhance the organiser, exhibitor and visitor experience, Compass Group becomes catering partner at ExCeL London and forms an integral part of the vision to transform ExCeL's retail and hospitality environments.
ExCeL London, the home of world-leading events, has signed a 10 year contract with the sports, leisure and hospitality division of Compass Group UK and Ireland - a world-leading food and support services provider - to become the venue's catering partner. This unique partnership establishes a holistic approach to catering services, helping ExCeL to deliver its vision to establish food as an enabler of events.
The on-site catering team will manage the catered for events, in-hall outlets and some of the retail units bespoke to ExCeL on the boulevard. Using their expert knowledge and insight of service, British sourcing and nutrition, the caterer will develop unique offers focused on the requirements of specific events and visitors to the venue.
This partnership is part of a wider programme to redefine every aspect of the visitors' food and drink experience at ExCeL from the overall environment and menu choices, to service offers, queue management and labeling.
David Pegler, CEO of ExCeL London said: "We have an ambitious plan to transform our retail and hospitality environments to help our organisers boost attendance, increase dwell time, create a great event experience, optimise opportunities to network and make new business contacts and inspire visitors to return to ExCeL London. Compass is an integral part of our plan; our partnership will set a benchmark for catering standards for the events industry to deliver the most positive event outcomes for visitors, delegates and exhibitors."
Colin Bailey, Managing Director, Levy Restaurants UK, sport, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland added: "We're thrilled to be extending our partnership with ExCeL. We have a fantastic relationship with the ExCeL team and we are really looking forward to building on this, creating a unique proposition for our market, reflecting ExCeL's ambitious plans and delivering legendary experiences for our guests."


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The focus of the training will be more focused on jQuery. It will contain two parts.
The first part of the training focuses on the JavaScript language, learn the basics of programming in JavaScript: grammar, work with data structures, the prototype object-oriented aspects of JavaScript, functions and functional programming, processing of exceptions, the use of regular expressions, the qualities of good programming style, unit testing code and components to be avoided.
The second part of the training is based on the most popular JavaScript tools today – jQuery. We will get acquainted with the basics and more advanced techniques using the tool, and at the end of the training will be familiar with jQuery UI-em, a tool we use when we need over UI solutions, eg, calendars, etc. tooltip.


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Thirteen-year-old Richard Turere hates lions. "If I see a lion now, I feel that it's something that's ready to attack me," he told National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative. "Me and the lion, we are enemies, enemies, big enemies." Yet a lighting system he invented when he was 11 is saving lions, as well as family cattle and government money, Big Cats Initiative conservationist Paula Kahumbu found.
Turere's family lives on the border of Nairobi National Park in Kenya. Since he's installed his system, which cost less than $10, the family hasn't lost any cattle to night attacks from lions wandering away from the park. Six neighboring families have called on the boy to install his invention on their homesteads, too.
Nairobi National Park is home to lions, hyenas, elephants and other wild animals. It's located right in the city, so residents near the park's unfenced southern border often lose livestock — and their lives — to lions and other wildlife. Homesteaders will kill the wild animals in return, to try to protect their herds. Over the last decade, the lion population in Kenya has declined from 15,000 to just 2,000, according to the Big Cats Initiative.
Lion kills don't just cost Nairobi families, however. To dissuade herders from killing protected predators, the Kenyan government pays market price for every cow, sheep or goat a predator eats. One study found that one compensation program pays for about 765 livestock animals a year.
When he turned 9, Turere started caring for the family cattle. Over time, he noticed lions avoided ranches where someone woke up at night and walked around with a flashlight. So he designed a lighting system to mimic the irregular flashes of a herder checking on his cattle.
He took LED bulbs from broken flashlights and gathered them together in round arrays. He put four or five arrays around the outside of his family's livestock enclosure, pointing outward. Then he wired the lights to the solar-powered car battery that also powers his family's TV. A switch lets them turn on the lights whenever they like. Watch a Big Cats Initiative video to see the Turere family system at work:
Turere invented his lion-repelling lights in spite of having no access to books or technical information, Kahumbu, an award-winning wildlife conservationist, wrote in a blog post. Members of a nonprofit organization, Friends of Nairobi Park, are now paying for Turere to attend a top Kenyan school, Brookhouse International.
Updated May 29: Turere has been selected to audition for the ideas conference TED, Kahumbu blogged on May 27.
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Packing Tips for Painless Trips
New airline baggage fees require new packing strategies for gear-toting travelers. Here are three ways to travel light.
Like cheap gasoline and easy credit, empty space in an airplane overhead bin is something you've probably taken for granted.
No more. In April, most of the major U.S. airlines began charging $25 for a second checked bag. Then, in May, American Airlines announced it would charge travelers flying on discounted fares $15 for the first checked bag, beginning June 15. It's likely other carriers will follow American's lead. (The baggage fee doesn't apply to travelers who pay full price, those with elite status in American's frequent flier program, or travelers bound for international destinations.)
Travelers who usually fly in coach and pack a laptop and other gear (like me), are likely to feel squeezed. And I don't mean just economically. To avoid paying the $15 fee each way, many travelers are likely to carry more of their baggage on board. That means there will likely be less room for our stuff in the overhead compartments--at a time when airplanes are likely to be more crowded than ever.
Then there's the financial burden. If most carriers follow American's lead, you could pay an extra $30 per roundtrip flight. For those who fly twice monthly, that's $720 a year. While that's not devastating, those of us who are self-employed or on a tight budget will feel the pinch.
So what can you do, other than avoid flying entirely? Here are three packing strategies for frequent flyers who carry laptops and other gear.
1. Pack Everything Into One Carry-On
That's easier said than done, of course. But not only is it possible, it's the only way to fly, according to Doug Dyment, whose OneBag Web site has received a lot of attention lately.
When traveling on business, Dyment says he packs everything--laptop, business papers, clothes, shoes, toiletries--into one carry-on shoulder bag, the Red Oxx Air Boss ($225). Dyment stows his laptop, a Lenovo ThinkPad T23 weighing about 5.5 pounds, in the bag's center section, padded by clothing. Accessories and other gear (cables, power supply, adapters, memory sticks, and such) go into a small pouch, which Dyment also packs in the center section. The bag's easily accessed center compartment allows him to quickly extract his laptop for X-ray inspection at airport security check points, he says.
Packing everything into one carry-on has many advantages. If you miss a connecting flight, you don't have to worry about reconnecting with luggage you checked on that flight. After the plane lands, you don't have to wait for your bag to arrive on the carousel. You're less encumbered with just one bag, so you can move more easily between, say, hotel and airport.
But packing everything into one carry-on has its downsides. You must be super organized, pare down your packing to its barest essentials, and pack a minimal amount of toiletries to meet the Transportation Security Administration's 3-1-1 restrictions on gels in carry-on bags. Also, the single-bag strategy means your carry-on is likely to be fairly large and heavy--which could put you in heated competition for space in crowded overhead airplane bins.
2. Ditch the Wheels
Dyment disdains wheeled bags. "Bags with built-in wheels are simply a poor design compromise," he says. They're heavier and offer less packing space than comparable un-wheeled bags. "If you need a wheeled conveyance, a better solution is to use a good lightweight collapsible luggage cart in conjunction with a well-designed bag," such as the Air Boss. Dyment recommends the Travelite, $30 at Magellan's Travel Supplies.
Though Dyment's points are well taken, I'll offer a counterargument: When you add a heavy laptop to an over-the-shoulder carry-on, you're asking for neck and shoulder pain. I've used wheeled carry-on bags to hold my laptop and other items for years, mainly because I don't want to schlep dead weight as I rush through endless airport terminals. As for luggage carts, you must hook and unhook the straps, fold the cart, stow it in the overhead bin, and remember to take it when you deplane.
3. Pare Down the Gear
I know, I know: This one's painful to contemplate. But there are ways to reduce the tech gear and accessories you pack without giving up too much. Here are some ideas for leisure and business travelers.
Buy a power adapter that recharges multiple devices. Adapters from IGo (like the everywhere130 and the Juice 70), Targus, and Belkin come with multiple tips, each of which can be used to connect a different device such as laptops and cell phones to the same power brick. Using these products, which cost about $60-$120, you can recharge multiple devices simultaneously without having to pack multiple adapters. Plus, you can leave the multidevice charger and necessary tips in your usual laptop or carry-on bag. That way, you don't have to unplug and pack your gadget's individual power adapters before each trip.
Do you travel with a smart phone and a portable GPS? Maybe it's time to combine them. GPS services are available for the RIM BlackBerry and Windows Mobile, Palm Treo, and other phones. There are trade-offs, however. For example, I've been testing TeleNav's GPS Navigator software and service on a BlackBerry Curve 8310 on AT&T's network. (The Curve 8300 series earned the number 59 spot on our list of "Top 100 Products of 2008." The 8300 is also a Reader Favorite.) The TeleNav service requires a $10 monthly fee (or $99 annually). At times, I've found the service to be slower at finding a satellite signal than some dedicated GPS devices I've tested. In general, however, TeleNav on a BlackBerry gave me good directions and consistently alerted me to upcoming traffic tie-ups.
Instead of packing a camcorder and a digital still camera, choose a camera that takes decent video or a camcorder that takes good still shots. For example, Casio's Exilim digital cameras take good-quality video. Some models, such as the Exilim EX-S10 (about $207) have dedicated buttons for video recording and come with software for easy YouTube uploads. You can see video clips taken with a Casio Exilim on my blog Traveler 2.0.
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This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus, in which Jesus reveals His glory to His beloved disciples. It was a great privilege for Peter, James, and John to see Jesus Transfigured. They got a preview of the glory of Jesus risen from the dead and His glory in heaven. It was also a preview of the glory we all hope to share in heaven.
The first reading, taken from the Book of Daniel, presents us with Daniel's vision of God's glorious Heavenly Court of Judgment, where the devil is eternally punished and the ascended Jesus is glorified. God the Father is depicted as being seated on a throne in Heaven, His glory flashing out and angels surrounding Him. Judgment is imminent, and will be followed by the execution of the sentence. Divine judgment is passed on the terrible beast representing the devil and the evil kingdoms controlled by him, and he is removed from power. Then God gives "dominion, glory and kingship" to the one like the "Son of man"—representing Jesus.
In the second reading, St. Peter's second letter to the early Christians, Peter argues that the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ and the testimony of the Old Testament prophets are the guarantee of the doctrine of Christ's Second Coming. The "prophetic word" refers to all Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament; these were fulfilled in Jesus in the New Testament. Just as the Transfiguration was a reality Peter had witnessed, the Second Coming of Jesus will be a reality which everyone will experience.
In the account of the Transfiguration in today's Gospel, Jesus is revealed as a glorious figure, superior to Moses and Elijah. Moses represents the law and Elijah, the prophets in the Old Testament. Scriptural scholars give several reasons for Jesus' Transfiguration. The primary purpose of this event was to allow Jesus to consult his Heavenly Father in order to ascertain His plan for His Son's suffering, death and Resurrection. The secondary aim was to make His chosen disciples aware of Jesus' Divine glory, so that they might discard their worldly ambitions and dreams of a conquering political Messiah and be strengthened in their time of trial. On the mountain where this occurred, Jesus is identified by the Heavenly Voice as the Son of God. Thus, the Transfiguration narrative is a Christophany, that is, a manifestation or revelation of Who Jesus really is, the beloved Son of God. In describing Jesus' Transfiguration, the Gospel gives us a glimpse of the Heavenly glory awaiting those who do God's will by putting their trusting Faith in Him.
The Transfiguration of Jesus offers us a message of hope. In moments of doubt and despair, the expectation of our transformation in Heaven helps us to reach out to God and listen to His consoling words: "You are my beloved son [daughter] in whom I am well pleased." These words not only remind of us of our identity as sons and daughters of God, but also remind us of an important truth. If we do God's will and remain faithful to Him, as did Jesus, His beloved Son, God will say to each one of us that we are also His beloved sons and daughters.
We need these "mountain-top" experiences in our lives too. Jesus went up to the mountain with His three disciples to pray at the place where He was transfigured. This was a powerful experience and the disciples wanted to be there forever, nothing truly mattered to them than being with Jesus. These three disciples witnessed Jesus' glory for their love and closeness with Him. Prayer is what brings us closer to Jesus, and deepens our love for Him.
We had a wonderful week of VBS last week; more than 200 kids, 60 teens, and 30 adults participated this year. It was a great opportunity for our children to learn their faith through music, roleplaying and other activities. I was very touched by the energy and enthusiasm of our children. My request to the parents is to continue to teach your children and to promote a "God experience" in them by bringing them to church for Mass, praying together at home, and teaching basic faith principles at home. I also want to thank the parents and the Santa Sophia parish community for your generous support. A special word of thanks to Nira Clark and her team for leading the program. It was a powerful week; God bless!
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Nashville is known for many things: country music, Southern gentility, comfort food, and Nicole Kidman sightings. Cycling is not among these distinctions.
When people speak of bike friendly cities in the US, they speak of Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Boulder, Davis, San Francisco, Madison, and Chicago. I am quick to extol the virtues of Chicago's efforts to promote cycling. Does it follow that Chicago is bike friendly? Usually I think so, at least for North America, but riding in the chaotic and congested city is often stressful and occasionally scary.
Back to Nashville. In contrast to Chicago, there are very few efforts to accommodate cycling. Maybe three bike lanes, virtually no bike parking, barely any other cyclists, and a population that never considers cycling as transportation. When riding around in a car, the roads are intimidating and crowded with fast traffic. Does it follow that Nashville is not bike friendly? Not so fast. During my visit last weekend for our friend's wedding, I had an eye-opening experience. Once I got on a bike and followed Trisha around to brunch and a couple of shops, taking her secret back routes, it hit me that Nashville can be great for cycling.
The secondary streets are totally peaceful, with very little traffic and practically no parallel parking (the bane of my Chicago cycling existence). Cars give a ridiculous amount of room when they pass, perhaps not knowing what to do with a bike on the road. Finally, although not nearly as dense as Chicago, the distance from place to place is not so bad.
I always wear my helmet in Chicago and I was really surprised by how safe and comfortable I felt riding around Nashville without one (let's not debate helmets right now, m'kay). Granted, I rode on a Sunday and I know it's not always so peaceful, but the experience made me rethink what I consider a bike friendly city. The main ingredient missing in Nashville is people cycling (and boy does Trisha stand out with her flowing hair and flapping skirts!).
So what do you all think? Do you consider your city bike friendly and what makes you say "yes" or "no?"


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Did you know there are important health benefits to having a straight smile? It's true! In addition to improving your appearance, a straight smile can also help keep you healthy. Dr. Greg Blome and Dr. Sara Wubbels at Blome Family Dentistry in Lincoln, NE, offer a wide range of dental services, including orthodontic treatment to help you and your smile.
When you have a straight smile, it's much easier to keep clean. Brushing is more effective, and flossing is much easier because the floss won't get stuck in between tight teeth. If your teeth are crowded, it's also very easy to shred the floss and leave a small amount of floss behind. This small amount of floss attracts plaque, which can destroy the health of your smile.
Plaque contains millions of harmful bacteria that produce toxins which can inflame and infect your gums, causing gum disease. The infection can spread to the bone that supports your teeth, causing you to lose bone. Lost bone can make your teeth loose, and you could eventually lose teeth.
A straight smile helps you avoid gum and periodontal disease because you can get rid of plaque more effectively. According to the Mayo Clinic, when you are able to keep your mouth healthy, it helps protect you from an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and other serious medical conditions.
A straight smile also reduces stress and wear-and-tear on your teeth and jaws. Orthodontic treatment can reduce your risk of developing temporomandibular joint problems which can cause headaches, jaw aches, facial pain and other issues. A straight smile also reduces the risk of tooth damage, lessening the possibility of you needing crowns and other restorations in the future.
You deserve to enjoy the health benefits of a straight smile and your dentist can help you achieve it. To find out more about types of orthodontic treatment and other dental services, call (402) 483-7000 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Blome and Dr. Wubbels at Blome Family Dentistry in Lincoln, NE, today!


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Roderick qualified with May, May & Merrimans in 1975. His practice encompasses estate planning (including tax planning for Irish domiciliaries), wills, trusts and charities. He also handles commercial and agricultural property work for private clients.
He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).


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Every year, in the intermediate days of Sukot (September – October different dates), Haifa International Film Festival takes place. The festival is known as one of the significant movie events. Hundred of professionals attend the festival. Professional meetings, seminars and workshops are held. Thousand of visitors observe new movies creations from all over the world.
The visitors are allowed to participate in the meetings and lectures directed by the producers and directors that accompany their movies. This is a great experience and fiesta for movie lovers.


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Despite the fact that business representatives need to be familiar with EU customs law and that authorities face hundreds of cases of remission and repayment on a daily basis, until now there has been no book explaining how these procedures work.
There is also a need for detailed knowledge of the variety of situations with regard to remission and repayment which are not covered in the legislation but in the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union. This authoritative analysis by three leading practitioners in this complex area of law clearly describes what procedures to follow, what legislation to rely upon, and how to effectively invoke the case law on remission and repayment created by the Court of Justice.
In great detail the authors explain the administrative procedure before the customs authorities and the European Commission, and also describe the possible judicial phase before national courts and the Court of Justice. They provide an overview of how the consolidated body of EU customs legislation and case law is interpreted in different EU countries, with in-depth focus on the particular remission and repayment procedures – from initial request to appeal – in three different jurisdictions.
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The Norwegian Genealogical Society (NSF) is Norway's oldest national association for genealogists. The Association was established in 1926 and currently has more than 1700 members in Norway and abroad.
The Association normally publishes two issues of the scientific journal "Norsk Slektshistorisk Tidsskrift" (NST) and two issues of the Association's members' journal "Genealogen".
Additional books and journals are published at irregular intervals – some have been free for our members, others sold at a discounted price. One of the publications is the book about the founders of the Norwegian constitution and their families and ancestors "Eidsvollsmennene – Hvem var de?" which was published in the anniversary year 2014. The book "Segltegninger fra hyllingene i Norge i 1591 og 1610" (Drawings of several thousand seals of peasants, chivalry and priests) was published in 2010. Both of these are available in our web shop Slektsbutikken. Earlier works include "Who researches what in Norwegian genealogy" (1998) and standard works such as Jørgen Gløersen's "Deaths in Norway" and Olai Ovenstad's "Military Biographies 1628–1814".
NSF has digitized its members magazine Genealogen, the first 20 issues are available for all, but members have access to several more. These are also available to buy and we have also digitized our journal NST and our first 35 volumes are available from our web shop. One of our publications is the large 12 volume collection of Danish and Norwegian officers in the period 1648 to 1814, published on a DVD with a full name register. These are for sale in Slektsbutikken.
The Association's main goal is, and has always been, to publish articles and other literature for the purpose of increasing knowledge and interest in family history in Norway. From 1927, NSF has published NST with two issues per year – where four issues over two years constitute a volume. To date, it has resulted in more than 15,000 pages of some of the best genealogical literature available in Norway. The publication has the status of a scientific journal.
NSF's members' magazine "Genealogen" also comes with two issues per year. In "Genealogen" we publish both lighter and heavier articles, and in addition we publish any Association relevant articles, news and notices. In addition, we publish and maintain the website you are currently reading.
Library and office
The Norwegian Genealogical Society (NSF) has its offices in Industriveien 6 in Lørenskog right outside Oslo. Here you will find the Association's extensive collection of books with family-related literature, "bygdebøker" (local history books) and manuals. The Norwegian collection is large; there are a lot of books from other Nordic countries, and also some literature from the rest of the world, mainly Europe. The library is open to everyone on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm, and experienced members of the Association will help finding the material you want. During the summer vacation and Christmas and Easter holidays the library is closed.
Projects and workshops
At any given time, our Association releases various projects and working groups. The most important project right now is our online Family History Wiki. The purpose of this is to help all genealogists with important information that they need for their research. This wiki is open for genealogists from all over the world.
Publications for all (Norwegian)
- About NST & Genealogen our member magazine 1987-1999 is available online
- Thematical publications (partly)
- Prisoners protocols (partly)
- We dont have many articles in english, but Lars Løberg has written an article that may be interesting for many: Norwegian Kings and Vikings-Do They Belong in Your Family Tree
Publications for members (Norwegian)
- Genealogen 1987-2012 (our member magazine, available online).
- Thematical publications (full)
- Prisoners protocols (full)
- Genealogical collections


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Finding the motivation to get outdoors can be tough, but with your best friend (your pooch) alongside you, it's much easier.
Your dog will appreciate and benefit from the exercise and fresh air just as much as you will, so why not do it together!
Need some extra motivation to get out walking with your four legged friend? Check out the physical and mental health benefits of dog walking below:
Physical Health
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Helps to prevent dementia.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Strengthens muscles and bones.
- Improves overall fitness levels.
Mental Health
- Reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.
- Lowers stress levels.
- Increases feelings of happiness.
- Allows you to reconnect with nature, improving your overall well-being.
- Encourages community relationships, as neighbours meet one another outdoors.
"In short, by taking your dog for a walk, you may be boosting your own health and happiness."Psychology Today
But before you start pounding the pavements with your furry friend you need to make sure that both of you are safe. Please keep the following in mind when dog walking:
Stay warm: Just like us, our pets also need to wrap up this time of year. Try using a dog coat to keep them warm.
Bring a torch: No one likes walking in the dark. Use a torch to help you navigate a safe route for you and your pet on dark evenings.
Use a lead: Always use a dog lead when walking your pet, especially at night. Even dogs who are used to walking without a lead can react differently in the dark of night.
- Stay visible: Remember oncoming cars will not be able to see you or your dog, so make sure you are both wearing hi-vis or reflective jackets.
Petworld Pro Tip: Add a 30 minute dog walk to your daily routine. Even if you forget or feel unmotivated, you can be sure that your furry friend will get you up and moving! If you don't have time, try playing a game of fetch with your dog. They will thank you for it! You can learn more about getting your dog to play fetch here.
If you want any information on introducing your pet to exercise, just call into your local Petworld Store where our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help.