text:
Now we'll stop all immigration, we won't need it any more – The Old Bullock Dray, 1897
Australian activist Avi Yemini has observed that the things that obsess the insular echo-chambers of the political and chattering classes are completely estranged from the things that are important to the mass of Australian voters. The great and good of Australia live in a bubble as far removed as the Ancien R?gime at Versailles.
For good or ill, Pauline Hanson has a bothersome habit of disrupting the narratives of the Canberra bubble. Sometimes she seems to relish being a spoiler out of sheer contrariness. Other times, she nails the popular mood with brutal precision, such as when she scared the crap out of her fellow senators by wearing a burqa into the chamber.
Now, she is tapping into the national mood on immigration. Quote:
Australia?s population increased by 3.5 million people in the decade 2006 to 2016. Around 60% of that population increase came from immigration?Australia?s population increase will double from 25 million to 50 million in just 30 years. Melbourne and Sydney will become megacities of over ten million people. End of quote.
Australia?s immigration rate has soared in recent decades. Australia adds the equivalent of the city of Adelaide every five years. The demographic makeup of immigrants has altered even more.
What is even more extraordinary is that this unfathomably profound demographic landslide has taken place in the absence of any substantive public debate. Quote:
Our immigration policy is like a rider-less horse. It is dangerous. What we need is a rider, a population policy to safely guide the immigration horse. End of quote.
This is precisely the kind of talk that the great and good of Australia are resolutely determined to shut down. Worries about the impact of a tsunami of immigrants is waved away with vague palaver about ?economic benefits?. Quote:
Governments, both Liberal and Labor, argue immigration is good for the economy, but?the economics of immigration are very clear. In the short term immigration reduces per capita income and in the long term per capita income gains are very modest, but these calculations ignore the congestion costs, house prices and the loss of amenity. End of quote.
The ?economic benefits? are grossly exaggerated. Mass-immigration spruikers love to throw around numbers like ?1% of GDP by 2050!?. That sounds impressive, but it?s a pea-and-shells game. Broken down over three decades and per capita, it adds up to the princely sum of about $20 per Australian, per year. And for that low, low price, we get to enjoy overcrowded cities, choked roads, days-long waits at the doctor, and environmental collapse. But, hey, at least the elites get cool restaurants and cheap workers. Quote:
It is time to put the interests of citizens first and to stop pandering to special interest groups. End of quote.
If any Aussie in the street dares question this rawest of deals, the feather-brained elites take flight like a flock of especially moronic galahs, crapping all over the place and shrieking their distinctive call of ?Raaacism!?
In fact, it?s their own dogma of uncontrolled immigration which is engendering the very bugaboo that propels them into such incontinent flights of fury. Quote:
The Lowy Institute Survey reported a ?sharp spike in anti-immigration sentiment? in 2018, causing their annual sentiment measure to change from positive to negative.
The 2017 Scanlon Survey reported 37% of respondents see the current immigration intake as too high, but when respondent remained anonymous 74% said that Australia did not need any more people. End of quote.
Pauline Hanson wants to cut through the cloud of smug engulfing Canberra and the inner-city latte belts. Quote:
Unlike most of the political class I talk with people who are doing their best to get by and they tell me that politicians are out of step with them on the issue of migration. End of quote.
Australia is a nation of immigrants, but absurdly high mass-immigration is pushing social cohesion, as well as infrastructure and the environment, to a breaking point. Something?s gotta give. Quote:
Perhaps the major parties will be persuaded of the electorates view if a plebiscite on immigration is held at the next general election?My Bill proposes to ask voters ?Do you think the immigration rate is too high?? End of quote.
It goes without saying that this proposal will send the chattering classes into spectacular fainting fits. Like Gilded Age snobs, they just want to send the servants out of the room.
After all, if you start asking those from the lower depths for their opinions, goodness knows, they might start getting ideas above their station and thinking they can rule themselves.
Who is Lushington D. Brady?
Well, a pseudonym. Obviously.
But the name Lushington Dalrymple Brady has been chosen carefully. Not only for the sum of its overall mien of seedy gentility, reminiscent perhaps of a slightly disreputable gentlemen of letters, but also for its parts, each of which borrows from the name of a Vandemonian of more-or-less fame (or notoriety) who represents some admirable quality which will hopefully animate the persona of Lushington D. Brady.
To read my previous articles click on my name in blue.


text:
SD-WAN upends this model by using devices that are configured, managed, and monitored centrally through a controller. This controller acts as the central source of truth for the network, and is responsible for distributing configuration changes throughout the network to each device. SD-WAN is considered "software-defined" because these solutions often have programmatic interfaces for configuration, management, and monitoring, as opposed to legacy CLIs and protocols.
SD-WAN solutions simplify configuration, management, and monitoring by providing a single interface for the network through the controller. With SD-WAN, you no longer have to perform these functions discretely at each device. And, when you need to see what's happening on the network, you have a single pane of glass to do it.
SD-WAN solutions often include security capabilities built in, such as a firewall, and virtually all of them establish VPN connections amongst sites automatically.
CloudGenix AppFabric goes a step beyond by aligning business policies with WAN policy and application-centricity to provide the best possible user experience, easiest integration of the cloud, and the best economics and simplicity.
Fill out the form below to speak with our team!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Since being founded way back in 1995, Opera has competed toe-to-toe with the big boys of the web browser world but has never really broken through to match Firefox, Internet Explorer or – most recently – Google Chrome. Now, however, the company may have developed a USP to claim extra market share and convert Chrome or Firefox fans.
Since March 20, Opera has been offering a free Virtual Private Network (VPN) application for its Android users via Google Play.
That's something other browsers have been slow to implement, and haven't always been able to do successfully. Done well, it could propel Opera up to the browser rankings, but is this the case, and should you give the browser a try?
This blog will look into the details of Opera's new Android security add-on. As usual, we want to be 100% sure that the in-browser VPN delivers in all of the key areas. If it does, we'll be happy to recommend Opera as a viable Chrome alternative, so let's see if that's the case.
A quick history of Opera
Before we look at this year's security add-on, it's essential to understand a few things about what Opera is, and where it comes from.
The browser started life in 1995 as an in-house project at Telenor – the Norwegian telecom company. Taken over by a separate Norwegian group soon after, Opera competed with Netscape and pioneered mobile-based browsing in the late 90s. It also relied on banner ads to fund its development, another innovation that caught on elsewhere.
In 2013, the browser migrated from the Presto layout to one based upon Chromium, bringing the user experience into line with the more widely used Chrome browser. And in 2016, the company was sold to the Chinese group "Golden Brick Capital Private Equity Fund I Limited Partnership," run by entrepreneur Yahui Zhou.
So, to be clear: Opera is now a Chinese-owned web browser. As we'll see, that could be significant when assessing the merits of the in-browser Virtual Private Network.
Introducing Opera's new VPN
This isn't the first time Opera has tried to include a Virtual Private Network for Android. An earlier incarnation was shut down in 2018, causing consternation among some users.
That earlier version was ad-free, had strong Android compatibility, offered a decent spread of global servers while integrating seamlessly with the browser. So, users could open up Opera and surf the web safely, without the need to open up a separate client.
The reasons for pulling the privacy tool weren't exactly clear at the time, and the swift return of the VPN is even more confusing. Still, it's good to see it back in the Opera package. Here are the basic features involved:
- Free – the Opera VPN is completely free of charge, just like the earlier version. There's no need to provide payment details for a monthly subscription, which eliminates both hassle and worries about leaking confidential credit card details.
- Unlimited – the privacy tool comes with zero data limits, unlike many free providers. This means you can surf the web, stream videos, and generally do whatever you like within the confines of the Opera browser without worrying about being throttled or cut off.
- Simple – the Virtual Private Network has been designed to work "out of the box," with very little work required to get it up and running (see below).
- Flexible – users can apply for privacy protection across all of their Opera windows, or open private windows alongside unsecured windows. That way, they can optimize their speeds and secure sensitive websites with ease.
- IP anonymization – the add-on promises thorough, reliable IP anonymization, scrambling your digital identity and making tracking impossible.
- Safe public wifi usage – Opera also make bold promises about locking down your smartphone on public wifi networks. This is a key vulnerability that many users neglect, so it's good to have a quick, intuitive solution to use when you are out and about.
- Search engine pass-through – somehow, Opera have managed to set up their VPN so that user search results will reflect their physical location, not the location determined by their scrambled IP address.
All of that sounds pretty good for a free Android add-on, and Opera has certainly thought long and hard about how to fine-tune their browser with privacy in mind. But how easy is the app to set up, and will it be user-friendly enough for everyday customers?
How to activate the Opera VPN
Fortunately, setting up the Virtual Private Network on Android could hardly be simpler. This is actually one of the major strengths of Opera's new privacy tool. Here's how to get it up and running:
- Download, install, and open the Opera browser.
- Go to the "Settings" menu.
- Now, click on "Advanced" on the left-hand side of the menu. After that, click "Features."
- You should see the VPN listed as one of the core browser features, but it isn't automatically enabled. Just click "Enable VPN" to engage your privacy protection – simple.
- When you start browsing, you should see a new "badge" in the address bar. This signifies that your browsing is protected, so double-check that it's there before logging onto any online services.
Does the Opera VPN offer enough protection for security-conscious users?
So far, we've considered surface-level Virtual Private Network features. In the case of Opera's add-on, the basics are in place (unlimited data, easy setup, IP anonymization), but this won't be enough for serious users.
And here's where the bad news starts to mount. The major problem is that we don't know much about what goes on under the hood when the Opera VPN is engaged. Notably, the Opera website says absolutely nothing about encryption or protocols. All it mentions is IP anonymization, which can be achieved by a primitive proxy, not a full-blown VPN.
To ensure effective protection from state agencies or hackers, users need more than IP scrambling. 256-bit AES encryption, OpenVPN, StealthVPN technology, and – importantly – a kill switch all need to be included. Opera mentions none of these features, so we have to assume that most aren't there.
Then there's the issue of web searches. It's obviously nice to return localized search results, but there's a reason why VPNs often fail to do so. When your IP address is relocated, engines like Google shouldn't be able to tell where you are. The fact that Opera provides location information is worrying.
What about Opera privacy policy?
Logging could be another area of concern. We know that Opera collects a vast amount of what the company calls "anonymous usage statistics," and it does so for a wide range of purposes. This includes quite vague areas like "To enhance, modify, personalize, or otherwise improve our applications and services."
The company's mobile apps are also known for delivering targeted ads, which play a key role in the Opera business model. When a true VPN is engaged, targeting ads should be impossible. But it's hard to imagine Opera doing away with their ad targeting for most browser users.
However, regarding the privacy tool itself, Opera states that "we do not log any information related to your browsing activity and originating network address." That sounds good, but it leaves open quite a lot of personal information. And there's no mention of how Opera deals with requests from law enforcement.
Fundamentally, the privacy policy isn't very reassuring. Again, we need more information before we can know exactly what Opera is providing.
We should also reiterate something very important. As a Chinese company, Opera will most likely have tailored its products to the needs of Beijing, and the Great Firewall. This could well dilute the privacy protections on offer and isn't a good sign at all.
The bottom line: should you use the free Opera VPN?
It would be fantastic to have a free, in-browser Virtual Private Network, with fast speeds, no data limits, and solid encryption. In fact, you can achieve that with providers like NordVPN or ExpressVPN, but you can't with Opera's VPN.
While this browser add-on is easy to use, fast, and free, it's really little more than a convenient proxy, not a proper VPN
The absence of encryption (as far as we know) and basic features like a Kill Switch make it useless for users with genuine security worries, and even everyday Netflix users will struggle to benefit from its IP anonymization features.
The Android app is available on Google Play, so please feel free to give it a try if you're fine with using Opera browser. It's the first version after the beta stage, so expect some refinements in the future, but don't set your hopes too high – Opera VPN for Android won't have many features associated with elite Android VPNs. This is a lightweight, basic offering, but one that some users may find handy.


text:
The idea of Israel as an apartheid state has been gently taken apart at the hands of an intelligent, warm, articulate, Arab graduate from Tel Aviv University.
Haisam Hassanein's graduation speech did not batter the lurid assumptions about Israel, nor did it denounce the lazy stereotypes about Israelis, he simply told it as he found it in an honest, quiet, human way. By so doing he cut through the notions of 'Israeli apartheid' which are mostly held by people who have never been to the country.
It is worth quoting in length, and the full speech can be seen on the W@Y video slot on the front page of this website.
Haisam, who grew up in rural Egypt before moving to the USA, was speaking after graduating with an MA in Middle Eastern Studies.
Edited excerpts –
"I'd like to invite you all to take a moment to reflect about the beginning of your adventure in Israel. Do you remember receiving your acceptance letter? You were probably excited to come to Israel.
Then, you started telling people you were coming to Israel, and maybe you started to get a little nervous. There's war there! Aren't you afraid of being blown up? Do they even have water there? Do Jews speak English? …Growing up in Egypt, my entire country had opinions about Israel, and none of them were positive. All we knew was that we had fought bloody wars, and they were not like us.
… On the radio, there were anthems about the destruction Israel had caused. In the movies, Israelis were spies and thieves, and in spite of the fact that our countries struck a famous peace accord in 1979, the Israelis, I was told, were our worst enemies.
I expected to find that people here were unfriendly, and especially unhappy to meet Egyptians. I was pleasantly surprised to find just the opposite. I was invited everywhere, from Shabbat dinner, to Ramadan Iftar meals, to plays and even to political gatherings. And the diversity I found here was as surprising as the warmth of the people.
On my very first day here at the university, I saw men in kippot and women in headscarfs and hijabs. I saw soldiers walking peacefully among crowds of lively students. I learned there were people of every kind on campus, and that the university had a space for all of them – Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druse, Beduin and even international students.
I discovered that the diversity of the Tel Aviv University campus was reflected in Tel Aviv too.
How fascinating is it to be in a country where you can to go a beach and see a Muslim woman, a gay couple kissing, and a Hassid sharing the same small space? Where else can you find a
Christian Arab whose apartment is decorated in posters of Mao and Lenin? Where else can you see a Beduin IDF soldier reading the Koran on the train during Ramadan? …While traveling beyond Tel Aviv, one can not help but notice the proximity of kibbutzim to Arab villages, and the easy relationship they seem to share with each other … When Israelis ask me, how does it feel for you to be in this country, I have to be honest. I tell them, before I knew you, I didn't like you. But I never considered that my "enemies" would accept me to their school, to their country, and moreover into their society.
Being here in Israel has taught me that life is full of paradoxes and complexities – that nothing is straightforward, and that things are often not as they are made to seem.… let's also remember to go forward with a sense of renewed curiosity, knowing the only thing one should truly expect in life, is for life to defy your expectations."
Israel, like all countries, has many faults. Much can be, and is, written about social injustice, under funding, security measures, police brutality, racism, etc, but to call it apartheid displays ignorance of what apartheid meant in South Africa, the laws which underpinned it, and its deliberate degradation of peoples based on skin colour. There is a grown up discussion to be had
about Israeli policy in Palestine, as for example here – but the obsessive mantra of 'Israel – Apartheid State' stems from either malicious intent or ignorance. For example the cartoon on the left, suggesting that Israel is only for Jews, appears to be drawn by someone who is misled, or who seeks to mislead.
Those who believe Israel is like South Africa in the 1970s never see the greys in the self righteous black and white picture they paint. Nor do they appear to know or care about nuance of security, or the laws in neighbouring countries such as those in Jordan which forbid Jews to own land or become citizens.
Haisam did not bother to list the numerous Arab Israeli judges, football players, politicians, TV journalists, businessmen and women, nor the freedom of religion, and sexuality. He didn't need to mention that an Arab Israeli High Court judge recently sentenced a former Israeli President to 7 years in jail.
He could have said many things about the situation in the West Bank, he might have mused on the dangers a Jewish Israeli student would face in Cairo, but that would have been to overtly turn to politics. Of course he strayed into that arena, and as an MA student in his chosen subject, he can hardly have been unaware of this, but this was a speech full of humanity and through its simple truths, it gave lie to the ugly, ignorant concept of 'Apartheid Israel'.
Cover photo shows Muslim clerics visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
copyrite W&Y.


text:
Photo: Port Phillip Bay
Looking back at Portsea from Point Nepean
Photo: Bushrangers Bay
View from Bushrangers Bay Walking Track on the way to Cape Schanck lighthouse.
Always. Be. Cloning.
A, B, C. A: Always B: Be C: Cloning Always be cloning. Such beauty in Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Glacier National Parks that one cannot risk losing photographic evidence. Therefore when the afternoon downtime hits — after along morning hikes — one must bust out the tech and create some redundancy. For those interested, my photographic workflow with a Mac that has only one hole/port is as follows: Get photos from card onto hard drive with card reader (copy #1) via Adobe Lightroom (Classic) (if time and surrounds permit, make first pass at culling by flagging potential keepers with a 🏳 (` key) Attach 2TB drive (pictured) to back up Lightroom files with superduper (Copy #2) Keep photos on SD card until they absolutely need to be erased (copy #3).
Houston Rodeo 2015 (so far)
We're about half-way through our season-long attendance of the Houston Rodeo, and it's been pretty fun, albeit a little repetitive. Basically each night we see the rodeo events immediately followed by the live performances. The rodeo events have been my favourite things to see so far, particularly the Mutton Bustin' and Calf Scramble, but the horse and bull riding has been impressive. I think I'd give it a miss in the coming years, or at least go for one full Saturday or Sunday to get my fill of fried food (including butter!), bacon-wrapped sausage, and funnel cakes.
Barb & Mike
Everyone on the internet, please meet Barb & Mike. These guys are the type of people that when you find 'em, you do everything in your power to keep them in your life. Ever since Barb & Mike befriended us when we first arrived to Houston, it's been nothing by a pleasure to know them. Come and visit, we'll introduce you personally. I've wanted to shoot a portrait for a long time. In fact, the first time I entered into their home I was struck by the tall windows and Houston horizon beyond.
Morning pastels
Sometimes it's worth getting up early to catch a glimpse of what a Houston fall morning can deliver. There was a full week of this view on my ride to work heading east along Woodway Drive; warm tones in the distance, the building ahead reflecting the early cool tones of a few minutes before the sunrise. Breathtaking. Tap to view large :)
Tulum / Las Vegas
Finally had a chance to put up some photos from last year's Tulum/Las Vegas trip (tap to see full gallery). Tulum, in Mexico, is a beautiful beach area about two hours drive south of Cancun. If you want to avoid a Bali-like tourist experience, I highly recommend driving out of Cancun immediately after you fly in, and bypassing Playa del Carmen entirely. Just drive an extra hour and get the same — if not better — beaches, with far fewer people.
Melbourne and the Fuji X100S
(hit the image for large version :) Tonight I had a chance to edit my first crop of photos from my Fuji X100s. I bought this camera mere days before I left for Australia, knowing I wanted to restrict myself to a single lens, and to force myself to 35mm focal length. The problem was, I don't own a 35mm lens. I put in an order to hire a 35mm 1.4 L lens for my Canon 5D mkII — my usual travel camera — but changed my mind at the last minute and instead took a punt on a $1300 camera, some SD cards, and two extra batteries.
Boston / Toronto / NYC
Long overdue (again) but here are a bunch of photos from a recent trip to North East USA (and Canadia). Chronological order of the trip is as follows: Boston, Massachusetts — on the weekend the Boston Red Sox won their first baseball championship on home soil in 96 years (a really big deal!) Toronto, Canada New York City The big photo takes you to the full gallery :)


text:
Duke Listens! : Weblog
Over at Paul Lamere's blog last week, he had a post about The simplest possible grid computing platform:
In his Ongoing blog Tim Bray mentions that he'll be giving a talk at this year's JavaOne called: Sigrid: The simplest possible grid computing platform. If I make it to JavaOne this year, I'll put this talk at the top of my list. There's a big gap right now in Grid Computing. There are Grid Computing APIs, but these seem to be designed for the traditional big iron apps like those used by chemical companies and Wall Street. It is hard to write grid apps with these APIs. In order to get more programmers and companies to think about moving their apps to the grid, it has to be easier to write grid apps. In particular this means:That's a great idea, Tim. Of course, not everyone programs in Java, so that solution isn't for everyone.
Use a friendly programming language like Java Be able to develop and test on a desktop system Have a minimal API
I love the qualifications, though, because they apply perfectly to the Digipede Network. Friendly language? See my post from yesterday to see a comparison of C# and Java (of course, you can use the Digipede Network in any language that has a .NET or COM interface). Test on a desktop system? I run the whole thing on my laptop routinely. Minimal API? If you haven't seen my webinar where I grid enable an existing app in 20 lines of code, drop me a line and I'll invite you to the next one and show you the coolest API known to grid computing!
As soon as we get permission, we'll publish case studies about companies that have ported their systems to our APIs in less than a day!
Technorati tags: grid_computing, java, .net, digipede


text:
Girl GamesMakeover»Room Decoration»
Baby Princess Halloween Doll House
Adblocker Detected
Advertising allows us to keep providing you awesome games for free.
Turn off your ad-blocker and refresh the page to fully enjoy our games!
Baby Princess Bedroom
Our baby princesses wants to decorate their sister baby bedroom.Start by changing the floor color,room walls color and decorate the bedroom with some nice furniture. After you finish the bedroom wi...
Baby Princess Room Cleaning
It's time to clean the room. Help this little princess to clean it all! http://www.dressup.com
Baby Princess Swimming Pool Cleaning
Can you help baby princess to clean the whole swimming pool? http://www.dressup.com
Ice Princess Doll House
Look at the Doll House, it is still pretty plain. Be as creative as possible and give the doll house some colours. How will it look in the end? Take your time and be an interior designer.
Fairy Princess Room
Are you ready to transform this amazing room into a fairy princess room? You have so many furniture to choose from and so many sorts of colours! Create your own cute room now!
Elsa And Anna Halloween Room Cleaning
Can you help Anna and Elsa from Frozen with cleaning the Hallloween room? http://www.dressup.com
Hello Kitty Halloween Room Decor
Hello kitty was eagerly waiting for the long-awaited Halloween celebration. She is seventh heaven as the celebration is approaching very close by. She has completed all the works save decorating he...
Super Barbie Halloween Room Cleaning
Can you help super barbie to clean the halloween room? http://www.dressup.com
Frozen Elsa Halloween Decor
Frozen Elsa is going to organise a Halloween party in her own house. But first she needs to make sure she decorates her house properly. Can you help Elsa with picking out lovely furniture? Good luck!
Pou Halloween Decor
Our friend Pou likes so much the time of Halloween, and his decorating his House for the holidays, help him to decorate, with many fun things like: candles, cauldrons, skulls, magician hats, magic ...
Report Broken Game
Princesses Rock Band
Ariel, Tiana and Merida formed their own rock band and the girls are quite good! Ariel is the lead singer, Tiana rocks the guitar and Merida the drums. After playing for a bigger crowd at the schoo...
Princess Halloween Graveyard Cleaning
Princess Tiana is going to clean up the graveyard for the Halloween celebration. She is really scared to be at the graveyard all alone to clean up the place. Hence, she needs some help from you tha...
Barbie Halloween Doll House
Can you help Barbie to decorate the dollhouse for halloween? http://www.dressup.com
Halloween House Makeover
The kids are there to get their treats for Halloween, but this little witch is not ready to receive them yet! The cat makes the house really messy, so she first have to clean the house. Can you hel...
2015 Halloween House CleaningHow to play
Only a few days are left for 2015 Halloween to come. This little girl has perfectly dressed up for Halloween and ready for the feast but her house is not in good condition as it is turned a little ...


text:
Data-Driven Marketing Tracking and Analysis Done-For-You
As a Wicked Reports Certified ROI Specialist, we can help assist you in making the best data-driven decision for your business.
There are few things more important in business than having good data, but also consistently acting on that data. We take this responsibility very seriously, and are extremely personal in our approach with our clients.
Whether that's advising you to let a campaign run longer, test a new advertising medium, deciding to run sales more often (or less often), shifting priorities to pump up a particular key performance indicator (KPI) like average order value, or making sure all of your links are being tracked properly, we can help you with all of that and more.
We are here to help you remove the guesswork from growing your business.
As you know, analyzing your data every day is no small task. Further, at the end of the day, analyzing the data is only as good as the changes that are actually implemented after understanding what the data is really telling you.
We are here to take your data analysis burden off your shoulders, so that you can focus on what you love to do – whether that's writing copy, creating new offers, building new strategic relationships, etc.


text:
Colleagues at the Salford housing association have collected a mountain of toys and gifts for children and their families experiencing hardship over the festive period.
They may be families fleeing domestic violence, threatened with homelessness or experiencing extreme poverty and might otherwise wake up to nothing on Christmas morning.
Staff have collected enough toys and gifts to donate to dozens of families in Salford and Trafford, which are being distributed by the council's Supported Tenancies Service.
The gift appeal was boosted thanks to Salix Homes' finance support officer Janet Browne, who bakes cakes every week for colleagues in exchange for a small donation to her charity tin. Janet used the proceeds collected throughout the year to buy hundreds of pounds worth of gifts for the appeal.
Lee Sugden, chief executive at Salix Homes, said:
"We know there are lots of families living in poverty in Salford who face hardships every day of the year, but Christmas is a particularly difficult time and we don't want any child to wake up to nothing on Christmas morning.
"As an organisation, we are proud to help make a difference to the lives of families in crisis and we hope our donation will go some way to show them we are thinking of them at this time of year and bring a smile to children's faces.
"The spirit of generosity evident amongst our staff has been really overwhelming, and we look forward to continuing our regular fundraising efforts next year."


text:
Alfa Group completes acquisition of Ukrsotsbank
23:00, 31 October 2016Economy
118 0
ABH Holdings SA, owner of Alfa-Bank, and UniCredit Group (UCG) have announced the completion of the transfer of 99.9% of shares in Ukrsotsbank, which is a UCG asset in Ukraine, in exchange for a minority 9.9% stake in ABHH, the press service of Alfa-Bank reported.
Please Subscribe For Full Access
UNIAN Web subscription
Get a complete information picture of the day by subscribing to UNIAN's news feeds.
For more information, please call:
+38 (044) 354-28-06
If you see a spelling error on our site, select it and press Ctrl+Enter


text:
Vastavam web: Music maestro A R Rahman was named the official brand ambassador of Sikkim at a function here today.Extending a warm welcome to Rahman at the opening ceremony of the Sikkim Red Panda Winter Carnival, Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling said he was grateful to the musician for accepting his proposal.The Grammy winner, on his part, said it was a privilege and honour for him to be declared the brand ambassador of the north-eastern state.
The tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim was an example of tolerance, compassion, peace, integrity and communal harmony for the rest of the country, he added.The musician, who arrived here last evening on his maiden visit to the state, said he was thrilled to see the excitement among the audience at the Paljor stadium."I thank the people of Sikkim for their love and hospitality and also for giving this honourable title of brand ambassador to a person from my community," he told the packed audience.
The much-awaited annual winter carnival, organised by the state tourism and civil aviation department, will have performances by renowned singers and bands from different parts of the country over the next 10 days.Rahman, who is also referred to as the "Mozart of Madras", said he had found his long lost brothers and sisters here, 2,300 km away from home.


text:
City of Costa MesaHome Menu
2006-01: Keith Davis
January 9,2006
Sergeant Keith Davis
Costa Mesa Police Department Patrol Operations
99 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Dear Sgt. Davis:
It is my sincere pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as the recipient of the Costa Mesa Mayor's Award for January 2006. The Mayor's Award Program was designed to recognize individuals in our City who have served the community through acts of professionalism and dedicated service.
Last summer, you were called to the scene of a complicated situation, where a local man was upset and ready to take his own life. You quickly responded by showing compassion to this man and providing reassurance, in a moment of extreme confusion and a potentially adverse situation.
As a result of your sincere and comforting words, you calmed this man and provided him with a sense of hope and a new perspective. I believe that your response in this situation assured this individual that there is always a reason to maintain hope and that people in our community really do care about one another.
On behalf of the City Council, I am most appreciative of the professional service you have provided and the leadership you have shown to our community through this sincere act of kindness and guidance. You have demonstrated that our understanding and compassion for one another is what binds our community. As you have already confirmed with my office, you will be publicly honored at the City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 17, 2006.
Allan R. Mansoor


text:
|Event Code
|Training Provider
|Schools' Choice
|Event Description
This year's Keynote Speakers are Steven Gasser, who will be talking about the importance of planning continuing professional development and The REAL David Cameron (no, not the ex-Prime Minister) a well known and highly-regarded presenter, trainer, consultant working in all areas throughout education and children's services.
Workshops include;
"In It To Win It" School Income Generation Workshop" – Justin Smith (MInstF) from Chameleon Training and Consultancy.
"Data Protection – What's next and how do we monitor our compliance?" – Sian Durrant of Schools' Choice
"Resilience and wellbeing for School Business Managers" - Nickii Messer
"Having 'honest conversations'" – Libby Wragg of Schools' Choice.
"Health and Safety in Schools" – Danny Markham and Duncan Whent of Vertas.
"Getting the best out of SIMS" - Lizzie Winter and Christine Skeet
|Training Objectives
|To promote our knowledge and expertise to the school business management community
|Key Stages
|Subject Areas
|Change Management, Development Planning, Employability and Work Skills, Enterprise, Headteacher Development, Identification & Prioritisation of Need, Leadership of Learning & Teaching, Middle Manager Development, Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Progression Mapping, School Governance, Senior Leader Development, Structural Change, Succession Planning, Team Building, Work related learning
|Target Audience
|School governor, School Business Manager, Leader/Manager, Headteacher, Business Support, Adviser
|Dress Code
|Course Pre-requisites
|Resulting Qualification
|Admin Contact
|Mo Mundy (firstname.lastname@example.com)
|Event Tutor
|Julia Dolan
|Please login to view pricing


text:
Related Links
This aquafornia news has been archived and may contain content that is out of date.
Aquafornia news The Sacramento Bee
Gov. Jerry Brown's response to the latest volley of opposition to his plan to divert water under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta lacked the cheekiness he exhibited in May, when he playfully told his critics to "shut up."


text: Mineral del Chico Posted on December 31, 2015March 25, 2016by Kyle Bell Mineral del Chico is a small mining town in the state of Hidalgo, north of Mexico City, founded over 440 years ago. Repairs to the local church are made using nopales (cactus) as a binding agent in the construction process. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related No comments yet Mexico


text:
Big drops nestled in the lush valleys of the Mendo and Mandeo rivers characterize this municipality; where both fluvial (Chelo) and mountainous landscapes (A Espenuca) can be enjoyed.
Summary card:
Surface: 33.9 km².Population: 1,654 inhabitants (Source: INE - 2006.)
Parishes: Armea (San Vicente), Coirós (San Xulián), Colantres (San
Salvador), Santa María de Ois (Santa María), Santa Mariña de Lesa
(Santa Mariña), Santiago de Ois (Santiago.)What to see: The surroundings of Chelo, A Espenuca, Santa Aia and Santa María de Ois.
Festivals: Santa Mariña in Lesa on 18th of July; Santísimo Sacramento in Coirós on 4th of August; San Salvador in Colantres on 6th of August; and the pilgrimage of Santa María de Ois on the second Sunday of Easter.
Surroundings: Its beautiful natural places are the main attraction of the municipality. Chelo,
which was declared picturesque place in 1971, is located in an
enlargement of the Mandeo river. Here, among a leafy vegetation, nature
lovers can go fishing, go for a swim, or hike along the route upstream.
The viewpoint in A Espenuca
mountain is another place that deserves admiration; although these
days, due to the height of its eucalyptus, the views are limited. Two
churches are found there: the Romanesque church of Santa Aia and the
new chapel of the Virgin, whose lintel supports elements from the castro culture.
The historical artistic heritage is completed with the Romanesque
churches of San Xulián de Coirós, the Divino Salvador de Collantres,
and Santa María and Santiago de Ois.
Fill out the following details and submit your opinion. Thank you


text:
How to remove overlap in lining paper
If lining paper swells and shrinks unevenly, you might find the joints overlap in places. Don't despair. It happens to the best of us – sometimes.
The simple solution is to apply the paste evenly with a 9″ medium pile roller, or paste machine if you have one, and let the paper soak well, (about 10 minutes). When you are hanging the paper, use a damp sponge on the joints and make sure every inch of every joint is nice and tight.
If you throw the paper up and don't pay enough attention, usually the overlaps or big open joints appear – especially over the last few inches of pieces into the corners (if you hang horizontal) or down near the skirting board (if you hang vertical). So double check before moving on to the next piece.
If you do see an overlap when you get back to the job in the morning, gently rub the joint down with 180 grade abrasive paper. Don't rub the paper away, just down!
I have gone into more detail about duff joints and which way to hang lining paper and why, on a FAQ site. If you have any questions related to lining or wallpapering, just ask.
And I don't think I would recommend lining a ceiling like these guys!
I travel a lot lighter! This explains the tools I use for wallpapering.
Please share it on Twitter, Facebook, or print it out for reference. Thanks.
10 comments to "How to remove overlap in lining paper"
acmasterpainter September 11th, 2010 at 13:29
[watch out!] How to remove overlap in lining paper – via #twitoaster https://traditionalpainter.com/how-to-rem…
caterina June 11th, 2013 at 16:16
our decorator as overlapped between one and three inches in a few places and said our wall is not straight. its was then painted and on one wall you can see a rip on the paper. He says this is what you do when a wall is not staight.
Andy Crichton June 11th, 2013 at 20:10
the theory is correct with tearing if necessary but it all sounds a bit excessive. 3″ – can't be that wobbly a wall?
caterina June 13th, 2013 at 08:08
I am not happy with the finish because you can see tiny specks of what looks like grit or dirt covered up by paper. Decorator says my plaster was coming away. If he had used PVA would this still happen?
Andy Crichton June 13th, 2013 at 10:11
Hi is there a nice way of saying that, for whatever reason, the job was poorly executed? If there are grit bits showing through this confirms the lack of care taken lining your walls.
In my opinion PVA is not a cureall for surfaces to be papered, whereas products like Beeline Primer Sealer and Zinsser Gardz are. Having said that, none of these products will cure the issues where the walls were not thoroughly dusted down / vacuumed before being sized, PVA'd, primer sealed or papered.
If it is any consolation, we come across poor lining regularly. You can rectify the grit to a certain degree by hitting the paper flat with a hammer and make good any blemishes with a decent trade filler. Touch in the filler with the finish paint and then repaint. A colleague was telling me he spent 2 days filling, sanding and generally trying to sort out NEW lining paper that "professional" decorators had just hung in advance of him hanging 30+ rolls of expensive wallpaper.
I don't know anything about your job in terms of the agreement for the work being done on price or daywork, but vacuuming walls takes no time, whatever price a decorator is charging, and even if you have the biggest house in the UK, professional pride would make any professional decorator vacuum the walls, even if they lost money. And a tool like the Wooster Dust Eater would clean walls of grit as quickly as it takes to explain how it works. If the process of rolling or brushing on PVA dislodged loose grit then the decorator should have worked out how to spray it on, or denibbed it when dry before papering.. or maybe the grit was in the paste… but whatever the reason, if decorators have pride in their work, they have to work something out before signing the job over as finished.
Mark West June 13th, 2013 at 18:19
If I come across an untrue wall and have to overlap with lining paper I always do a double cut with a trimming blade and spirit level. No overlap remains and headache sorted.
caterina June 15th, 2013 at 11:51
Thank you Andy for your advice I feel allot better now. But my silly dec was not too impressed when I asked him if he had vacuumed the wall. He asked me what idiot from the DiIY store had I got that info from! Yes Mark, cutting the overlap sounds good but my dec as gone for putting on plaster, sanding down an repainting. Because he is spending so much extra time with all the repairs ( so much to tell you all but I wont bore you) He is now saying that he wont have time to paint the under-stairs area and that it was not on the quote and that he would of done it as a freebie if he had time. But not every thing he as done is on the quote so he is talking rubbish. Luckily I have not paid him yet.
Andy Crichton June 15th, 2013 at 15:23
Never worked in a DIY store myself but I do know that any dec worth their salt these days won't leave home without a vacuum 🙂 One way or the other it sounds like you will end up with uniformly painted walls, which is the main thing.
Stephen longhurst February 23rd, 2018 at 13:51
I've crossed lined over existing wallpaper as the wall behind is plaster board and has not been plastered but some of the seems are opening up what should I do ?
Andy Crichton March 1st, 2018 at 09:23
That was a risky move depending on the paper and how well it was hung. What was the wall papered with before you lined over it? Did you seal the wallpaper with Gardz or Beeline Primer Sealer to try give yourself a chance not to dislodge the wallpaper when the lining paper was hung?
I can only suggest you dampen the seams that are lifting, and brush on some heavy duty tub paste and hope that sticks it back down.


text:
Lazer is delighted to once again be part of the Race2Recovery story. These guys have a mission to enable the participation of people with disabilities in professional motorsport, and from their inception in 2011, they have done just that.
They have completed at some of the highest levels of motorsport since their inception in 2011, including this year competing in both the Dakar Rally in South America, and the Breslau Rallye in Poland and Bulgaria, among a host of other races.
This year we refreshed their lighting, with an additional two T2-R lamps on the roof, which will help to reduce shadow on the road, due to the position above the drivers eye-line. A separate switch allows these lamps to be switched off independently from the others, in case of fog or mist which could cause back glare.
We wish these guys every success in the current and 2015 seasons, and we thank them for letting Lazer be a part of their journey. Please take a look at www.race2recovery.com and see how you can help them and the charities they work with.


text:
Earlier in the year, a friend tipped me off that Costco was selling Mexican Coke. This I had to try. Because Coke is so intrinsic to Mexican culture the bottlers used cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, the flavor should be better. I knew I had to try it.
And now I'm a convert. It's so much better and it's now my mission to inform anyone I know the gift of Mexican Coca-Cola. Think of it like this; imagine growing up and only knowing frozen yogurt. It's good, you like it, but you don't know there is something different out there and it's better. Ice cream. That is the jump I notice with Mexican coke to the stuff we normally get.
The flavor is so much deeper. Softer and not as harsh on the palate. The carbonation is restrained and you won't feel like burping instantly. Another cool thing is that it actually has a smell! And it's rad! It reminds me of fresh cinnamon rolls, very pleasing and smooth. It's just a better product!
I highly suggest you make your way to Costco or your local Latino grocery store and pick it up in the delightfuly retro glass bottle. You can even grab it from Amazon. You'll love it and you'll never go back to cans or plastic bottles.
Life tastes Good. With Mexican Coca-Cola.


text:
Badminton League – nice eye and exciting gameplay sports project about professional badminton. Gamers are waiting for a simple control that makes it easy to carry out various strikes. This will allow to control the situation and make the opponent to be constantly on the defensive. Win prizes, get rewards, improve your skills and strive for the very top of this kind of competition leaving far behind all of your competitors.
- Author: RedFish Games
- Category: Sport
- OS: Android 4.0.3 and up
- Version: 3.25.3909
- Updated: September 16, 2018
- Size: 55.02 MB
- Installs: 10,000,000+
- MOD: Mod Money
– Bug fixes and some improvements
Download Badminton League v3.25.3909 + (Mod Money) Android freebadminton-league-v3.25.3909-mod.apk (55.02 MB) (29 downloads)


text:
This is a book excerpt from November 2011. John and I had known each other for about five months at this point. Though we had started out as friends, we were now both single, and sparks were flying.
November 2011
One evening in November sitting together on Loretta's deck, which overlooks a tree studded hillside, the conversation turned to personal matters. She told me of her life – and of how big a role her kids played in it. My stories paralleled hers as I told her how I wanted my life to look, and how important my kids were to me.
We'd been having these conversations for a while now – at least since September – and I think we were both getting the same sense from them. The one that tells you that, hey, there's got to be a reason why this person always feels so comfortable to be around.
John was desperately trying to keep me at an arms distance, especially when it came to his heart.
But then you try to explain it away, just in case you're misreading it. You think well, we're just a lot alike, and we've got similar life experiences, and we're both looking for the same sort of easy-going existence and…
And then you try not to read into the fact you're perfect for each other.
We had so much in common and such at ease with one another. But we were both still cautious and neither wanted to be hurt again.
Out on the deck the evening was starting to turn cool, so I suggested we take our wine glasses in the house where we sat together on the couch. As we laughed and chatted we eventually found our fingers touching – and then our hands intertwined.
I looked into her pretty green eyes and she flashed me her lovely smile.
We drew close and I softly kissed her cheek – then firmly kissed her lips. As I held her in my arms I thought about why I came over that night. It was no accident I'd been spending so much time with Loretta – and despite whatever fears I had about where she and I might go, I wanted to stay the night.
Okay, I'll admit here that it felt kind of strange kissing a friend. I have never done that before and at first I wasn't sure it was a good idea. But then it felt so natural and the right thing to do…and so I didn't resist.
I led her to the bedroom, where we made love and fell asleep in each other's arms, holding tight like we'd never let go. And that was new for me. Usually it took me a while to get used to sleeping with someone – but that night I had the best night's sleep in ages, and I did it with Loretta locked in my embrace.
I felt the exact same way and was so surprised to feel that comfortable and content.
The night was perfect – maybe too perfect. When we got up the next morning I felt a bit awkward.
Let me be a little crass here – when you wake up after a hook up, a one night stand, you collect your things and go. You don't have to say much, because you don't know the person well enough to have much to say.
But I knew Loretta, she was my friend. I'd let her in close – closer than I typically let women – because there was no danger. If we weren't romantic, then she could never be a source of heartache. But, at least in my mind, I'd just messed that up.
So I got weird.
And I remember as I was leaving, after she cooked me a breakfast I hardly touched, she asked me "Hey, are we okay?"
I said "Yeah, sure". Truth was I really didn't know.
John went from comfortable and my friend, to jittery and distant in what seemed like an instant. I thought, "Oh dear gawd, he is going to run." And he did.
Before I tell you why I didn't know, let me explain something about guys – okay, wait, about me specifically: If I'm dating a woman whom I'm pretty sure it won't work out with, it's a whole different ballgame. There just isn't a ton of pressure because the chances I'll know her this time next year aren't very good.
And when you've been through a crappy divorce you can develop the habit of gravitating toward women it just ain't ever going to work out with, you know? Then you don't put yourself in jeopardy of ever feeling that way again. Which is good because part of you still feels that way, and you're beginning to think you always will.
Honestly, I'm not sure I even had the thought with any of those women 'this won't work out, so don't get all weird about it', but there are just too many of those 'relationship lite' type experiences in my past for them all to have been coincidence.
But then you meet a woman it could really work out with – and now you're in a new kind of ballgame. One with higher stakes. One in which you have a lot to lose.
And all of a sudden, I really didn't know if things were going to be okay.
John walked out the door and I didn't see him again for two months.
John P. Gavin


text:
Whether you need professional help for or need tree stump removal, it is imperative to search for qualified arborists. As you search and call several different tree services, make sure to note the following to identify the best one.
You might have a lot of questions about the trees on your property. Is it possible to prune them so that tree does not have to be removed? What are the best kinds of trees to plant in your region? Which trees not grow well in your area? When is tree stump removal necessary? Is tree stump removal difficult and will it leave a big hole in the landscape? A qualified tree expert should be able to answer these and any other questions you have.
Companies that offer tree stump removal are often the most knowledgeable about when to remove a tree due to disease or breakage. Different varieties of trees may have different strengths and diseases. Professional landscape companies are often the most knowledgeable resource to answer questions about different varieties of trees available and the best location to plant them. Tree stump removal often opens up an area that another tree can grow in and replace the tree that had once been there.
There might be times when a tree can't be saved because it is diseased. There are other times when a professional can diagnose a disease and prescribe a specific treatment so the tree can become healthy again. Before chopping down a tree that could be healthy and beautiful in the future, work with a company that can diagnose the problem and offer a solution. If it is decided that the tree must be taken down, the tree stump removal is an important part of disease control. Leaving the stump in place will allow sucker growth to sprout up which will be just as diseased as the main tree that had to be taken out or rotted away from the disease. This is why it is so important for stump removal done by a professional.
No matter how many trees are on your landscape you will encounter many different issues regarding the care of the trees for a period of years. Tree stump removal at some point will have to be done. It is good to find a company that is able to diagnose and treat tree diseases and provides tree removal, pruning, trimming, and tree stump removal.


text:
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says the implementation of peace in Mindanao will prevent the rising influence of Islamic State jihadists from entering Southeast Asia.
The Malaysian government is brokering negotiation deals between Manila and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), citing the massive kidnapping spree from the Abu Sayyaf, a group which has pledged allegiance with the Islamic State.
Najis said in a message, "The peace accord will not only bring peace and stability in Mindanao but will also insulate Southeast Asia from threats by the militant groups." The message was read by his deputy defence minister during a meeting of MILF Officials and Filipinos in Malaysia.
"The continuation of the peace process is also important to Malaysia and the region because of the rising influence of Daesh (IS)," Najib said.
"Peace in southern Philippines will be beneficial not only to the Philippines but to Malaysia and other countries in the region."
MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim shared his concerns, saying that there were reports of groups inspired by IS already in Mindanao, even as the group has yet to establish its presence there.
Sources outside the peace negotiations say that ISIS has already infiltrated several regions of Mindanao and are known throughout other cities and regions of the Philippines.
Just recently sitting vice-Mayor of Davao City, Palo Duterte, told reporters that IS has infiltrated Davao City.


text:
Chatham County, NCHome Menu
Electronic Cigarette Health Risks and Concerns
Electronic cigarettes are part of a broader category of vapor products or Electronic Nicotine Devices (ENDS). Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, have been advertised as a safer cigarette. However, there is no proof that they are safe to use. Since these products are so new, the health effects of e-cigarettes are not completely known yet. Recent research is beginning to show that there are some major health risks and concerns associated with e-cigarettes that users and non-users should be aware of.
|E-cigarettes are part of a broad class of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). ENDS are battery-powered devices that heat cartridges filled with nicotine, flavors, and other additives and deliver an aerosol, or "vapor" to the user to inhale. ENDS products include:
What We Know About E-cigarettes
- E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive chemical.
- E-cigarettes may expose users to toxic chemicals.
- The vapor emitted from e-cigarettes is not clean air and may expose non-users to toxic chemicals and nicotine.
- E-cigarette use and exposure poses a risk during pregnancy. Nicotine can pass through the placenta to the fetus and can negatively affect lung, heart, and brain development.
- Nicotine in its pure form is a poison. E-cigarette companies are not required to child proof their products. If ingested, e-cigarette cartridges pose a poisoning risk for children.
- E-cigarettes introduce youth to nicotine addiction. Nicotine has been proven to affect adolescent brain development and can have lasting consequences.
- E-cigarettes are in the process of being regulated. New regulations will require review of ingredients, how they are manufactured, and their potential dangers.
- E-cigarettes contain nicotine and may keep people hooked on tobacco products leading to relapse or dual use.
- E-cigarettes are not an approved smoking cessation aid. There is very limited research done on e-cigarette's impact on tobacco cessation and results have been mixed. We do know that there are safe and effective choices that have already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, and inhaler.
- E-cigarettes are a major concern for our efforts to prevent youth tobacco use. We know that almost 90% of all smokers begin smoking as teenagers. E-cigarette use and experimentation among adolescents in the last few years has increased dramatically. E-cigarettes make it easier for youth and first-time tobacco uses to try smoking. Once a person becomes addicted to nicotine, they may begin to use other tobacco products.
Chatham County E-Cigarette Information Sheet
Chatham County E-Cigarette Information Sheet (Spanish)
Please click on the resources below to review important scientific evidence on electronic cigarettes:
North Carolina Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch E-Cigarette Health Advisory Materials
2016 Surgeon General Report on E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults Fact Sheet
Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People
Tip Sheet for Parents to Help Them Talk with Their Kids
North Carolina Youth Tobacco Survey: Middle School and High School Fact Sheet
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet Electronic Cigarettes
Electronic Nicotine Device Systems: Key Facts CDC Office of Smoking and Health
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warns of Health Risks Posed by E-Cigarettes
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recognizing Tobacco in its Many Forms
The North Carolina Tobacco Use Quitline (1-800-Quit-Now) is a free resource to help quit tobacco, including e-cigarettes. For more information about available resources to help you quit please contact Health Promotion Coordinator Anna Stormzand at (919) 845-5445 (firstname.lastname@example.com).


text:
Valentines Day Boudoir
WNC Boudoir Photographer ~ Holiday Sessions
Holiday Boudoir sessions are back!
Sunday December 6, 2015.
Brevard, NC
$325 (plus tax)
includes: session, professional hair & makeup, digital files
limited sessions available contact info@boudoirallurephotography or firstname.lastname@example.com to sign up
Asheville Boudoir Photographer ~ Valentines Boudoir Sessions
Don't miss out on this amazing special! My side photography business, Boudoir Allure, will be hosting Valentines Boudoir Sessions at a discounted rate! There are a limited number of spots available.
Upcoming Specials Expiring Soon
Lots of AWESOME specials coming up!!!


text:
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Cognos shares tumbled nearly 8 percent Friday as investors turned on the business-intelligence software maker for giving a second-quarter earnings outlook that fell short of analysts' estimates.
Cognos' COGN shares fell $2.29 to close at $27.67 after the Ottawa, Ont.-based company said Thursday it expects to post a fiscal second-quarter profit between 15 cents and 18 cents a share on revenue in a range of $155 million to $159 million.
Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call estimated the company would earn 19 cents a share with sales of $158 million.
Rob Ashe, Cognos' president and chief operating officer, said a strong Canadian dollar was having a slightly negative effect on the company's earnings. "It cost us a couple of cents in earnings this (first) quarter. It's one of our biggest challenges," Ashe said.
Cognos' second-quarter outlook belied the company's first-quarter successes. Cognos, which makes software used to measure corporate efficiency and other operations, posted a 2004 first-quarter profit of $12.4 million, or 14 cents a share, to meet analysts' consensus estimates. Revenue came in at $150.6 million.
During the same period a year ago, the company earned $9.9 million, or 11 cents a share, on sales of $120 million.
Ashe said Cognos recorded a record number of multi-million dollar contracts during the quarter, signing nine deals worth more than $1 million each. Ashe added that the average amount of a Cognos contract topped $90,000.
Business-intelligence software, the company's main revenue source, accounted for nearly $144 million in the quarter's sales, a 29 percent increase over the year-ago period.
Software analysts did not share investors' negative view of Cognos' outlook. Ralph Garcea, of Credit Suisse First Boston maintained his "outperform" rating and $35 price target on Cognos' stock.
In a research note, Garcea supported Cognos' claims about the impact of a weak U.S. dollar on the company's earnings, saying that for every 2-cent change in the U.S. and Canadian dollars' exchange rate, Cognos earnings are affected by one U.S. cent.
Garcea said the company still shows strong new product cycles, and is seeing more results from its January acquisition of software company Adaytum.


text:
KINGFISHER, Okla. - Hanging from a helicopter, Kingfisher Fire Chief Randy Poindexter saved lives in 2007 and won the Medal of Valor.
Tuesday, a room full of residents are hoped to save his career by speaking up at the city council meeting.
"He's not only done a lot for Kingfisher, he's worked a lot throughout Oklahoma," said Denise Reinart.
Reinart volunteers for the Oklahoma State Fire Association and was stunned to hear City Manager Dave Slezickey fired the man.
Some say Mayor Jack Stuteville has a grudge against Poindexter and influenced the City Manager to release the Fire Chief.
"I think a lot of these stories have been blown out of proportion," Mayor Stuteville said at the council meeting.
"You would think that because you're involved up to your teeth in this," yelled out on resident.
"I think you and you and you need to step down out of your offices the way you're running Kingfisher," said another woman.
The city manager won't say why he fired Poindexter.
"This is an employee issue. There's federal and state laws that govern that, and it's not that we do not want to make any comments," said Slezickey. "We're prohibited from releasing infomation."
Poindexter is appealing the decision. His legal documents say the city manager made unreasonable rules reading, "Mr. Slezickey demanded that Chief Poindexter ask him for permission first," before responding to certain emergencies. The documents also say the city manager fired Poindexter for "improper performance."
The appeal papers say Poindexter did his job well and so do people who call him a hero, like Barbara Aldridge.
"Randy Poindexter was the first one to my house to administer CPR to my husband," said Aldridge.
"I think Randy needs to be reinstated that would be the best for Kingfisher Fire Department, the best for Kingfisher County and the best for Oklahoma," said Reinart.
Now he'll have to battle the city before he can get back to battling emergencies.
Attornies are expected to set a date for the appeal hearing before Friday.


text:
Submit your art
Gallery General Prospectus
Instructions to submit
Art and Photography Books
Gallery representation
Art by Steven Epstein – AKA S.I.E.
Art By Joan Sonnenfeld
Abstract collage and paintings
Works with social/political content
Lost Shoe Series
Surrealist Collages, Paintings and Garden Series
Gessner's Gallery
Guitar Sculptures by Brian McCormack
Art Work of Brian McCormack
Abstract art of Brian McCormack
Hand Colored Ray-O-Grams and Collage of Brian McCormack
Skull Art of Brian McCormack
Watercolors of Brian McCormack
The Art of Stanley Gavidia
2020 Exhibitions
Luxury Boom
Self Taught – The art of Michele Guttenberg and Neil Besignano
2019 Exhibitions
A Killing Frost
Cast A Shadow
8th Annual Artists of Bound Brook
Organic Brilliance – Botanical Paintings and Other Works by Larry McKim
"Midnight Mercury" Art by Steven Epstein
"Traces" Art by Taryn Pizza
2018 Exhibitions
Winter Blues
The 7th Annual Artists of Bound Brook
The Art of William A. Griffith
Expressions in Glass and Mortar – The works of Ellen Rebarber and Eric Beckerich
2017 Exhibitions
The Hollow
The Elephant in the Room
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
Get Off My Lawn (Philly Invades the Suburbs)
2016 Exhibitions
Heart Wood Exhibition
Heads of State
5th Annual Artists of Bound Brook
Melissa Tomich & Christine Anderson
A Man's World
Road Work: work of Steven Epstein and Fred Cole
2015 and Prior Exhibitions
The Imagination of a Boy and a Girl
Wax Wane
Sands (The vanishing of time)
Influences – art by New Art Group
4th Annual Artists of Bound Brook
The Art of Ellen Rebarber and Bill Giacalone
Adorn (The female figure in folklore and myth)
About Us, contact, hours
Contact, Hours, Directions to gallery
Reviews and Articles
Videos of Gallery Interior
Select Page
"Wild Canadian" Acrylic on canvas – 48" W x 36" H – $3,000.00
Brian McCormack
Jan 26, 2018
"Spruce Run Meets the South Branch" – Acrylic on canvas panel – 23" W x 19" H – $450.00
Brian McCormack
Jan 26, 2018
"Kaaterskil Clove" – Acrylic on canvas – 24" w x 68" H – $5,000.00
Brian McCormack
Jan 26, 2018
"Marilyn at the Grand Canyon" Watercolor on paper – NFS
Brian McCormack
Jan 26, 2018
"Parkway and 280" – Watercolor on paper – 29 1/2" W x 22" H – $1,500.00
Brian McCormack
Jan 26, 2018
« Older Entries
Unable to display Facebook posts.
Show error
Error: Error validating application. Application has been deleted.
Type: OAuthException
Code: 190
Please refer to our
Error Message Reference


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
I don't agree with "How to help the cause revisited" (p8). I became a Catholic in 1984 under the instruction of Fr. Edward Black and have been a SSPX supporter ever since. But I've never seen anything wrong in attending indult masses [...]
It's all very well bleating on about the moral danger of human respect
but there is such a thing as common sense. Common sense tells me that Frs Morgan and Lindstrom do not accept all or any of the false notions that your paragraph 2 says they must have accepted; common sense tells me they are neither half-wits nor moral cowards.
It is frustrating that Fr. Morgan is keeping his lips buttoned from responding in any detail to the accusations made against the Society, and i do accept that if nothing changes in this regard over the next 3 to 4 years then the SSPX GB District will almost certainly be finished as a fighting force. But it's not all so cut-and-dried as you claim. I'm for giving our priests another 18 months to sort themselves out.
Fr. Lindstrom made some intersting remarks after mass in Herne recently. How can he justify trespassing on the territory of the local diocesan bishop to offer mass without permission? It is not on the rival authority of the Superior of his Order, Bishop Fellay, but simply as a priest of the Church responding to what he perceives, whether rightly or wrongly to be the needs of the faithful in the extraordinary circumstances of the true mass not being available otherwise. The Whiting family (husband and wife) are part of that faithful. They are not an especially devout family: if they cannot continue to attend the true mass at their normal place of worship, they are in dander of lapsing from the practice of the faith.
We should heed Fr. Chazal's warning that the one thing we must avoid like the plague is to turn into the"Holier than thou" brigade. I also, perversely take heart from Fr Pfeiffer's cheerful assertion that we are all in a sense "unjust stewards". These are confusing times. I am confused; maybe Fr Morgan and Fr Lindstrom are confused - perhaps even Bp Williamson is a little bit confused?
We cannot all be stampeded into adopting a uniform stance. DENNIS WHITING
I don't agree with "How to help the cause revisited" (p8). I became a Catholic in 1984 under the instruction of Fr. Edward Black and have been a SSPX supporter ever since. But I've never seen anything wrong in attending indult masses [...]
Then you are at odds with Fr. Morgan and Fr. Lindstrom, who do. And (as it happens, with Archbishop Lefebvre, who saw the indult Mass as a trap and who said of indult priests "They are betraying us!"
I don't understand why anyone would flee the SSPX and take refuge in the Indult.
I think that some people are generating a personal hatred/dislike for the SSPX and or its priests to the extent of missing the point in the present situation.
adopting a stance if it is the right one to take. And we are convinced that it is.
The point being that all priest in the Society are, apparently, not on the same page when it comes to indult attendance.
There are few really in Ireland, who are SSPX 100%
Page created in 0.22 seconds with 35 queries.


text:
Streaming more Samurai Shodown before CEO! Come watch me on https://www.twitch.tv/virtuakazama
Please login (or) make a quick account (free)
to view and post comments.
Login with TwitterThree day old threads are only visible to verified humans - this helps our small community management team stay on top of spam
Login with Dtoid
Sorry for the extra step!
Login with Twitter
Login with Dtoid
About Virtua Kazamaone of us since 12:55 PM on 07.05.2014
Twitch Affiliate, Let's Player, FGC player, and the host of Virtua Fighter Takeover. I play games: mostly fighters, platformers, beat em' ups, Japanese, Retro, and Modern.
Never miss a livestream! https://twitch.tv/virtuakazama
Never miss a livestream! https://twitch.tv/virtuakazama


text:
"Le moment populiste", part 7. The people against the elites
"Without an implosion of the political traditional political system, the division and the break up of French society seems inevitable," wrote Christophe Guilluy.
Such is the major characteristic of populism: it reveals an opposition, not horizontal (right-left), but vertical: the people against the elites, the ordinary folks from "below" against the privileged from "above". This opposition doesn't recycle the old poujadiste [Translator's note: Referring to the protest movement of shopkeepers and smallholders against the Fourth Republic lead by Pierre Poujade] rancor of the "little" against the "big." It rests on the conviction that a technocratic and financial elite, settled in the media as in the aisles of power, founded on incestuous connivance, if not corruption, has deliberately decided to dispossess the voters of their power in order to escape any control over its actions. This elite, which is only divided on the means of implementing the same goals, adheres to values and spreads slogans in which the people do not recognize themselves. It imposes orientations that the people condemn because they notice that it results in a deterioration of their way of life. Cut off from social reality, it is moreover perceived as foreign to the nation in the measure where it is both indifferent to national interests and profoundly de-territorialized. As in 1793, the elites are perceived as the "foreigner's party" - or more exactly, as the party that considers every form of collective identity obsolete and so that nothing is foreign anymore.
The opposition between the dominant and the dominated thus makes its great return. "People" have replaced the people. The dominant ideology, majoritarian in the powerful milieus, increasingly minoritarian in the popular classes, is usually linked to a new class. Seeking the guidelines that it has lost, the people show their allergy to a New Class that believes itself exempt from common rule that the "little folks" are subjected to and whose way of life separates them, apart (and above) from the people, manifesting an irresistible propensity for nomadism, perpetual change, the rejection of roots, contempt of communitarian and popular values, a headlong rush into the frenetic search for profit, a limitless permissiveness, a fascination with the "winners." Elected through neo-capitalist globalization, this political-media New Class was formed as a result of an intensification of mobility in a climate marked by the deregulation of the market and technological innovations shrinking space and time. It unites political leaders, businessmen, and media representatives, all intimately linked to one another, all convinced of the "danger" of popular aspirations, in the same elitism of wealth and status .
It's this ruling class that finds itself confronted with the eternal return of the people today. And this confrontation surpasses all the old divides. "It is possible," as Marcello Veneziani had already said in 1995. In turn, Christophe Guilluy observes today that "the fracture is not so much between left and right than between the dominant classes, indifferent to right and left, and the popular classes."
The principal divide (but not the only one) henceforth opposes those who benefit from globalization, whether they are right wing or left wing, to those who are the victims of globalization – those who think in terms of peoples and those who only want to conceive of individuals and humanity. It's what contrasts peripheral France to urbanized France, the people to the globalist elites, the ordinary folks to the New Class, the popular and declining middle classes to the big globalist bourgeoisie, the advocates of borders to the partisans of "openness," the "invisibles" to the "over-represented", in short those on the bottom to those on the top. The true divide is the defense of the people – the cause of the people.
Source: Boulevard Voltaire


text:
| 12°C Dublin
THE Gaelic Players' Association (GPA) have expressed concerns that the staggered, closed-season, due to go before Congress in 2012, may not go far enough to address the needs of county squads.
The GPA admits the staggered flexible model is fairer, but may still be too difficult to police in the same way the current system is deemed unworkable.
The players' body accepted the current moratorium, which forbids collective training in November and December, is being widely flouted and that players are, in some cases, been asked to train without receiving expenses and meals.
"Everyone agrees that players need a proper rest period, but that shouldn't be a cost-cutting measure or at the expense of the necessary pre-hab work they have to do to prepare for the season ahead," said GPA spokesperson Sean Potts. "Everyone concerned, including county boards and managers, have a responsibility to ensure that the welfare of the player is appropriately addressed."
In particular, they stressed the need to protect young players who have club, county, college and U-21 commitments, from burnout.
"If the primary objective behind the ban is to protect against player burnout, then we need to examine more closely the demands being placed on this cohort of players. These are the most vulnerable players and the ban does little to protect them," added Potts.
"The GPA has advocated reform of the training ban and welcomes Paraic Duffy's efforts to solve the problem, but we're concerned it may require further consideration. With the various vested interests of clubs, counties, managers and colleges, the training ban needs to be tailored around the individual, rather than specific set dates in the calendar, however flexible. Someone needs to take responsibility to ensure every player has a definitive period of rest. Ideally we would have a situation where one person oversees all this in each county.
"The GPA did advocate a flexible time model initially, whereby counties could take their two-month break whenever it suited, at any point after their exit from the championship. However, guaranteeing that the new rule isn't circumvented again may be impossible. As an association, introducing rules which are going to be ignored is not good practice, despite the best intentions."
No county has faced sanction under the current ban, but GAA director general Duffy has already underlined his determination to enforce the new training ban.
"There can be no meandering this time," he said last month. "It needs Congress approval first and if it gets that, it is a rule that must be observed. The reasons for having a closed period is player welfare. This is a fairer system and has a much better chance of working than what was in place before."
Under the new proposals counties will be allowed to return to collective training in accordance with when their championship season ended.
Teams eliminated in the first round of qualifiers in football and hurling in June will be permitted to return on November 15, more than six weeks ahead of the current arrangement. Any teams in hurling and football that last into July can return by December 1.
Teams still in action in August and the return date is December 8, but finalists will have to wait until December 29 before they can take to the training field again. It is proposed no county be permitted to train from December 21-28 to allow players a Christmas break.
Irish Independent


text:
VIP Card 10% Off10000
VIP card off 10%. Unlimited use before expiry. Show this VIP card on your phone when dining at the restaurant to get 10% off total bill before taxes. PAYING by CASH only. Some conditions apply subject to the merchants final discretion. Not applicable for live seafoods and set menus. This cannot be used with another promotion or discount. Please call (905)731-3718 to reserve table ahead of time.
Richmond Hill, ON |  凱龍船 Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine


text:
After a lot of coffee and code, we are excited to announce the GraphQL support on Back4App!
Since version 3.5, Parse Server automatically provides a GraphQL API in addition to the REST API. Version 3.6 is already available as a beta at Back4App, and you can now enjoy a powerful, also instantly, generated GraphQL API, for your new or existing apps.


text:
More on:
The US consumer seem to have opted out of any rebalancing. Higher oil prices? No reason not to keep buying more of everything else too …
The only rebalancing I see is in the set of folks financing the US.
In 2005, by my calculations (which have a higher total for official financing than the formal data as I think the formal data understates official inflows signficantly), private investors provided about ½ the net financing the US needed, and central banks the other ½. Each chipped in about $400b.
After the G-7 called for Asian currencies to appreciate against the dollar, Europeans decided they didn't want to finance the US. Or Americans decided they didn't want to hold dollars. No matter. The dollar started to tank v. the euro.
Calling for an Asian appreciation is not really a huge, huge deal, I would think – both the RMB and the JPY are very weak in real terms. The IMF's regional outlook explains that flexibility in the current context means appreciation. No duh.
But after the G-7, the Asian economies made it clear that they were not on board with the G-7's call for an appreciation. Or for its call for more flexibility.
Japan walked away from the communique -- to the displeasure of the US. So much for the end of the blame game and common agreement on a new coordinated approach to addressing imbalances. And China's Vice Minister of Finance says China intends to address imbalances its own way: without much appreciation. McKinnon, Mundell and Stiglitz should be pleased.
China isn't part of the G-7 and never signed on to the G-7 communique, so I understand why China might want to show that it won't do the G-7's bidding. China wants a seat at the table. At the same time, I don't quite see how letting the RMB follow the dollar down helps China cool its over-heated economy. Or helps to shift the basis of China's growth away from exports.
Here is the dilemma. In order to avoid taking orders from the US, China has to finance the US. The same is true for the rest of Asia. Particularly when private markets don't want to.
The early indications suggest that the world's central banks added to their reserves at a truly stunning pace in the month of April.
India is up $8.5b; Korea $5.6b, Singapore $5.6b, Malaysia, $2.3b, Taiwan, $2b; Thailand $1.8b (excluding gold). I have found $26b in reserve growth outside of China -- and I have not checked in with every central bank. Pick your number for China in April. It is going to be big. Maybe $32b.
Chalk up $58b for my little subset of emerging Asia. And most of these countries import oil ...
Russia's $20b in April reserve growth is probably a good proxy for the broader increase in oil assets. Russia accounts for may 1/5 of the oil exported by the major oil exporters (but it has a nice little gas business). But in the past, Russian reserve growth has been about 1/3 of oil reserve growth. Saudi Arabia has been tracking Russia recently, and countries like Libya and Algeria are adding to their reserves rapidly. So chalk up maybe $60b plus in reserve growth for the oil exporters. If I could get data on all the contributions to oil investment funds that don't show up in reserves, that total might be closer to $80b.
$58b in Asia, maybe more. $60b from the oil exporters. Maybe $10b from the rest of the world. A $130b increase in the world's dollar reserves in April isn't out of the question.
The euro's 3.6% rise against the dollar, the pound's 3.9% rise and the yen's 2.9% rise should increase the dollar value of the euro and pound reserves held by the world's central banks by something like $35b in April.
China's reserves alone should increase by about $7b because of valuation gains alone. 25% of $800b is $200b … and that became $207b. 40% of Russia's $200b is $80b -- and those $80b in euros and pounds rose to $83b. Valuation maybe explained $2b of India's increase and $1.5-2b of Korea's increase. And so on.
But even after adjusting for valuation, the increase in emerging market reserve will probably be around $90b. $40b in Asia. $50b in the oil exporters. That may be conservative.
The US needs about $80b a month to finance its current account deficits. In April, most of that probably came from the world's central banks. May is still early, but it doesn't look all that different.
Unless something changes, in the second quarter, the central banks of the dollar zone may add somewhere between $250 and $300b to their reserves. That is enough to almost fully finance the US current account deficit..
Obviously, the Asian central banks hope to demonstrate that they are serious and that speculators should stop betting on a rise in Asian currencies (and stop worrying about a fall in the dollar).
They need to convince Bill Gross that he is wrong. And to convince the rest of the world that Bill Gross is wrong.
Or at least remind them that the dollar still carries a higher interest rate than other major currencies, so there is a cost to holding euros or yen or renminbi or won. OK, not won. But the won is up a lot … so it isn't a sure thing …
Until then, though, they have to finance the US. That is the basis of our current stable disequilibrium.
Central banks have to step up their financing of the US -- sorry, demonstrate that they won't take orders from the US Treasury and the G-7 -- whenever private markets lose interest.
Let's see if central banks in the emerging world are willing to add close to $100b to their reserves month after month. Or if the market takes the pressure off first …
More on:


text:
06 Jan 2018 03:26
Do not worry about hiding your smile any longer! You don't have to keep feeling embarrassed by how your teeth look—help is available for discolored teeth. There are so many different whitening treatments and products to suit all types of needs. From dental whitening operations to whitening kits at home, you can pick from a wide variety of teeth whitening products.
Practice preventative maintenance on your teeth by using a gum massager. You want to target the area under the gum flap where the plaque begins to build up. Plaque is a major contributor to discolored teeth. When the plaque begins to build on your teeth, stains can adhere to the surface easier.
Floss daily. Flossing daily will help you keep up with other proper dental hygiene habits. Flossing and brushing are imperative to having clean, white teeth. Carry a spare toothbrush and floss with you in your glove box, bag, or purse so that you can brush if you are going to be away from your house.
Try to avoid water with fluoride added in or toothpaste that incorporates fluoride. Recent reports have shown that fluoride can stain and discolor teeth. If you only have access to water in your home with fluoride added to it, either look for a filter or consider drinking your water from bottles as long as it is without fluoride as well.
To have a white smile, make sure you avoid drinking water or using toothpastes that contain fluoride. It has been reported that fluoride may aid in discoloring and permanently staining your teeth. Many countries have actually banned fluoride from their drinking water due to this very reason. To stay on the safe side, avoid fluoride at all costs for a healthy and white smile.
Save your orange peel and have a teeth whitening session. The inside of the orange peel has citric acid and can help to remove stains and whiten teeth. Either rub it directly on your teeth or get some dried peel, organically grown and some ground up bay leaves to create a paste that you can brush on. Remember to brush after your session to remove any acid that may harm the enamel over time.
Make sure that you brush your teeth and floss daily after every meal. Flossing and brushing prevents the buildup of unwanted plaque which also discolors your teeth. Plaque is something you want to avoid at all costs and carrying floss with you can greatly help. Focusing on your teeth can assist in preventing discoloration and damage, keeping you healthy for the long term.
Make appointments with your local dentist regularly to clean your teeth. There is nothing that can be as thorough as a dentist in cleaning your teeth and helping you keep a white smile. If you have the dentist clean your teeth once or even twice a year, you will see that you have to worry less about keeping your teeth white- the only exception is unless you are a smoker.
When using over-the-counter teeth whitening products it is important to read and follow the directions very carefully. SET DE 7 GRANDS PINCEAUX À FACETTES leave the strips or gel on longer than the instructions dictate, as this could lead to sores and problems in your mouth. Avoid drinking or eating acidic foods or beverages for a couple of hours after treatment.
Drinking through a straw is going to help you keep your teeth looking whiter longer. TAPIS DE SOURIS CHAUFFE MAIN will reduce the time that the drink has to settle on your teeth and cause stains. The straw will carry the drink past your teeth and closer to your throat keeping it from getting to your teeth.
One of the fastest ways to get pearly white teeth is by using an electric toothbrush. These toothbrushes are highly recommended by many dentists because they eliminate more plaque than regular toothbrushes. NETTOYEUR PINCEAU MAKEUP HAUTE VITESSE of using an electric toothbrush include better protection from cavities and gingivitis.
With the teeth whitening options out there today, no one has a reason to walk around with discolored teeth. You can get a whitening toothpaste, a home whitening kit or have a professional whiten your teeth. Not only do these treatments work quickly, but most of them aren't very expensive.


text:
Powerful, Free SEO Tools
Here are the main SEO Tools currently provided by Loud Interactive.
1. SERP Results Download - This tool allows you to download the first 100 search results (Bing or Google, Only 50 for Yahoo!) for any given term or list of terms provided in a CSV file or pasted directly into the tool. The CSV file must have the URL in the first column and have no empty rows in the file until the end of the list of URLs.
NOTE: You MUST have your own API credentials to use this tool. You must have billing enabled in the API tool to get more than 100 data points returned. You can sign up for an API by following the instructions provided here. Tip: When setting up this account, setup a custom search engine that searches the entire web. You'll need to put in a domain name it should focus on at first but you can delete it later.
Google Bug Alert: The new API console has a bug and won't allow you to change the API limit to more than 1,000 requests per day even though the limit is actually 10,000 requests per day. Use the old console interface to change the API limit. The link to the old Google API console is here.
2. 80 Legs Parser - During the normal course of work at Loud Interactive, we utilize scrapers and other tools to help speed up the processes we have to get clients results. This tool was built to help parse a JSON file output by 80Legs into a CSV file. The tool is now deprecated because of the default output option of CSV now being offered by 80 Legs.
3. Moz URL Metrics - This tool allows you to grab URL metrics offered by Moz.com for up to 10,000 URLs at a time. It processes at about 1,000 URLs a minute. This is an excellent SEO tool to help grab competitive data or evaluate your own site strengths and weaknesses.
Note: You must have your own Moz API account setup to use this tool. You can get a Moz API account by following the instructions provided here.


text:
12 studies on a minor 7 vamp - digital PDF+ Mp3 backing track.
Note. If you wish to purchase this with a credit card please proceed to JazzDuets parallel site here: https://gum.co/ESEguI
12 inspiring ideas to approach soloing on a Minor vamp in one PDF!
These specially crafted exercises are packed with innovative lines that will challenge and inspire whilst strengthening your technique and developing your ear to boot!
The download contains: PDF for C, Bb Eb and Bass Instruments + Mp3 of backing track + Explanatory PDF of each of the 12 scales/ideas used.
Some of these examples are new! ( Super Blues scale, Hybrid Blues Scale, Hendrix pentonic minor+ Others) and some better know : ( penatonic, bebop)
Written solo examples of the following ideas are presented :
- Bebop scale + approach notes - a jazzy sound
- Major pairs triads - redolent of the Dorian
- Approaching Major Triads - chromatic coherent sound
- Melodic Minor Sound
- Treating the chord as a Tonic Minor- classical type sound
- The Minor Pentatonic - sturdy 'inside sound'
- The Blues scale - blues sound
- Hendrix Pentatonic - edgy variant on the pentatonic
- Hybrid Blues scale - mixing major + minor 3rd in to the blues scale
- Bebop Blues scale - more chromatic notes
- The 'Super Blues scale' - 8 note blues scale
- Approaching the Minor Pentatonic with chromatic approach notes
- Reviews
- Questions
Very practical exercises!
Your presentation is always good! I just need to catch up on my musice theory !
Best youtube channel, my personal favorite ... first time buying content from the channel ..Exceeded my expectations...will be buying again!
The sign-up, payment and downloading was a doddle. I have all the files successfully transfered and they will be used with my students in due course. The content is perfect for my 17/18 year old jazz students, and Im confident they will get a load of mileage from them - thanks Jazz Duets!
I am a hard core fan of Michael Brecker, John Coltrane and of course Charlie Parker...these 2 pdf materials that I bought reflect the existence of these 3 legendary giants of Jazz...and to own it in a very minimal package but definitely maximum information of the Jazz styles and approach that each one of them utilised, is a very2 valuable and vital information that every Jazz performing musician should have and possess....I would like to suggest and prefer it with complete videos of every example written...because it will show and be heard how a particular line or example sounds and would make the choice of which ones they are most interested to begin with...as for now I have to re-write it on Sibelius to hear how it sounds and which ones are more appealing to my personal preference...if you already have videos for these lessons that I bought, can you post it to my email...it would definitely save time and take me to the highest level and speed of development...please consider this suggestion....Thank You so much Sir....