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Quick Overview of Course & How You Should Take It
Welcome to the Blog by Number course (1:04)
Course Overview
Mini Motivation #1 (0:24)
Blog by Number Resources and Materials
The Blog by Number Ebook
The Course Workbook
Detailed Video Chapter Markers
Module 1: Why Should You Start a Blog?
The 4 Levels: How to achieve your blogging goals. (6:54)
Module 2: How to Decide on the Perfect Blog Niche for You
The five categories of most profitable niches. (5:18)
Module 3: How to Create an Unforgettable Blog Name
What makes the perfect blog name? (4:32)
Real Examples of Different Blog Names
Cheat Sheet - 157 Words to Help You Get the Perfect Blog Name
Module 4: Step by Step - How to Start a Blog
How to Start your Blog (14:54)
Quick 7 Second Secret (0:06)
Mini Motivation #2 (0:07)
Module 5: How to Setup Your Professional Blog
How to create a professional website in 10 minutes (6:44)
Overview: How to edit and customize with Elementor (18:28)
When to upgrade to Elementor Pro (1:11)
How to save templates in Elementor (3:16)
Common FAQ about Astra + Elementor (3:01)
Module 6: The Basics and Essentials
Tour of Wordpress (9:15)
How to create your About Me page (8:53)
Creating Your Legal Page: T&C, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy (0:41)
Module 7: Powerful Free or Affordable Plugins
What is a plugin and why do you need it? (4:15)
How to boost your SEO (11:47)
How to make your website load faster (4:14)
How to prevent spam comments for cheap (3:45)
How to create professional links (3:48)
How to boost the Gutenberg editor (4:47)
How to get more social shares (4:10)
How to get more repins on Pinterest (3:38)
More Helpful Plugins
Module 7B - All about Analytics
Watch this Lesson first (2:42)
What are Analytics & Why do we need them? (2:44)
11+ Questions that Analytics allow you to answer about your business (3:23)
*IMPORTANT* Pre-Launch Checklist before installing Analytics on your site (8:58)
The 3 Ways You Can Install Analytics (And which way you should choose) (2:51)
Installing & Configuring Your Analytics (Part 1) (3:50)
Installing & Configuring your Analytics (Part 2) (4:19)
The alternative way to install Google Analytics on your website (12:18)
Module 8a: How to write blog posts that work for you!
Intro to blog post creation (0:30)
How to write a blog post that will increase your traffic (19:37)
How to write a blog post that will boost your affiliate income (20:11)
How to customize your button colors in blog posts (1:51)
How to write a blog post that will grow your email list (11:12)
FAQ about the blog post templates
Mini Motivation #3 (0:08)
Module 8b: How to display your blog posts
How to showcase your blog posts (16:06)
How to create hub pages (7:05)
Front page blog roll customization (4:23)
Resources Module 8: Thousands of Blog Post Ideas
Don't Know What to Write About?
8,209 Popular Blog Post Ideas
25 Different Types of Blog Posts People Love!
130+ Blog Post Headlines
How to Find Perfect Ideas Even if You Don't Have an Audience (1:02)
An Easy Blogging Schedule You Can Follow
Module 9.5 - How to use the Gutenberg Editor
How to create a high converting home page for free! (20:27)
Module 9: How to brand your blog
Read First
How to Create a Professional Logo - Guided Process
How to create a transparent background image and edit photos (12:03)
How to create a cute little signature for you blog (3:24)
How to make a logo and favicon - DIY Process (3:38)
How to make your blog look super professional and branded (1:28)
How to add your signature to your blog (3:40)
Module 10: Final Touches before the Big Launch
Getting Ready to Launch (0:33)
Edit Your Footer (5:52)
Customize Your Header and Menu (4:10)
Final Touches to Launch! (8:51)
Accidentally launched your blog? (2:59)
Module 11: Powerfully Simple Keyword Research
How to do simple keyword research to set yourself up for massive success (19:12)
How to get visitors to your website (1:11)
Module 12: How to use Pinterest for Traffic
How to Setup Pinterest (9:39)
How to setup niche boards (7:34)
The what and how of group boards. (4:31)
Essential Elements to Making an Amazing Pinterest Image (5:24)
How to create gorgeous pin images quickly (11:39)
How to pin to Pinterest (7:39)
Basic Pinterest Strategy (2:17)
Mini Motivation #4 (0:12)
Pinterest Common Questions
Pinterest Group Boards Tips
Module 13: SEO for Traffic
How to use SEO to grow your blog (1:53)
The Basics of SEO - Search Engine Optimization
Module 14: Facebook for Traffic
How to use Facebook to grow your blog (9:04)
How to find Facebook Groups to Boost Your Traffic
Module 15: How to Make Money Blogging - Your First $1
Making money with your blog (1:51)
Advertising on your blog (2:24)
What are sponsored posts and should you do them? (1:47)
Making money with affiliate marketing (3:14)
How to sell your services with your blog (4:40)
How to make money with your blog by selling online products (8:40)
83 Ways to Make Money with a Blog
Module 16: Build Your Email List (Stretch Goal)
How to use Convertkit for Free For Real (12:49)
How to Create Gorgeous Ebooks and Optins for Free (4:46)
How to set up a professional email address on Bluehost & Link it to your Windows Computer (14:40)
Set up your professional email address on your iPhone or Mac Computer with Bluehost (6:50)
Important Next Steps
The Big Picture - Bringing it all together (4:11)
Congratulations! Here is your reward! (0:36)
Become an Affiliate
Advanced Techniques
How to Customize Your Header (26:45)
Quick Wins - Advanced Tips
Advanced Pinterest Strategies
How to Get Thousands of Free Blog Visitors with Top SEO Strategies
Converting from BBN 2.0 to BBN 3.0
How to convert your blog from BBN 2.0 to BBN 3.0 (4:18)
Blog by Number v2 - Lessons from 2018/2019
Read First
The Before and After - What you're about to create (3:14)
How to Create a Professional Logo - DIY (15:17)
How to Customize your Blog and Edit Your Menu (15:26)
How to Customize Your Side Bar (4:33)
3 Free Plugins to Supercharge Your Blog (11:19)
The Blog Post that Will Increase Your SEO Rankings (20:04)
The Blog Post that Will Boost Your Affiliate Income (23:32)
The Blog Post that Will Grow Your Email List Overnight (20:38)
Worksheet - Blog Post Checklist
What You Must Put on Your About Me Page (9:02)
A Basic Overview of Pinterest (9:11)
How to use Pinterest (17:29)
Tools to Make Your Cell Phone Pictures Pop! (3:45)
How to Create a Beautiful Pinterest Image - Fast (5:07)
How to Add Images to a Blog Post + Featured Image Creation (6:46)
A Little Note (0:13)
The Basic on Making Money with a Blog (3:38)
How to Sell Services On Your Blog in 7 Minutes (8:22)
How to Sell Printables on Your Blog and Make Money (7:24)
How to Make Your First Freebie + Grow Your Email List (14:00)
Congratulations!! - Here is Your Reward for Finishing the Course (0:39)
General Questions
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Citizen Watches
Citizen Watches
Citizen's story began in 1918 when Kamekichi Yakamazi formed the Shokosha Watch Research Institute. An organization whose goal was to research and create pocket watches—the time's equivalent of a mechanical watch.
History Behind the Brand's Rise to Fame
The company officially started its story in 1924, when they sold their first model, the caliber 16 pocket watch. —Better yet known as the Citizen. Soon after, the company was sold, and a change of name occurred. The shareholders decided on the name "Citizen" because of 2 reasons; the first being the company's roots or simply put their first watch. The second was because the name is naturally appealing in all languages. So, through consistent innovations, the company soon became a favorite and the officials and leaders of Japan began to buy citizen watches. But it wasn't until the introduction of the Eco-drive technology in 1995 that the brand finally attained their big break. The technology is a crowd favorite since it's quite literally the best union of solar energy and rechargeable batteries so far in the watchmaking industry.
Citizen Watches for Men and Women
Citizen mainly provides watches that blur the line between traditional when you see their clean dials and modern, with the help of their eco-drive technology. The norm is to see both of these factors in all of their watches, so here are a few of the brand's highlights and why you should buy Citizen watches online from WatchShopping.com:
The Citizen Chronomaster is often lauded as the most accurate watch in the world that you don't know about. And it's all because of the watch's internals. The Chronomaster belongs to the High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) tier—which means it can keep time better than any mechanical or quartz watch out there. In simpler terms, the Chronomaster has an error rate of ±5 seconds a year. For certain groups of watch enthusiasts that prefer accuracy and precision, it's a gold mine when compared to the error rate of ±5 seconds a day experienced in automatic watches.
The Duo
The Citizen duo refers to the Skyhawk and Nighthawk—2 of the best-selling watches Citizen has made.
The Skyhawk
Skyhawk is a Citizen watch that makes watches for pilots—or at the least, people with the same interest. Skyhawk collection holds watches with features such as: perpetual calendars, alarms, countdown timers, UTC displays and compatibility with up to 43 world cities, and a pilot's rotating slide rule bezel. As expected, all of these features run on an Eco-drive caliber.
The Nighthawk
The Nighthawk is the other highly popular watch from Citizen that's specked out for pilots. It's considered to be the kid brother of the Skyhawk; mainly because the audience, this time around are travelers. So, it comes with a toned-down version of the features of a Skyhawk. Time zones in a Promaster Nighthawk are limited to 2 and the detailed dial, coupled with the iconic internal slide rule bezel is present.
The Promaster Series
The Promaster series of Citizen watches is home to watches geared towards car race enthusiasts and adventure lovers. Air, land, and sea—the series is an iconic player in the chase to satisfy watch enthusiasts who're always on the move. Features such as 1/5-second chronographs, alarms, tachymeters, water-resistant cases (up to 1,000 m with the Promaster Professional Diver), and one-way rotating elapsed time bezels easily meet the interests of the audience. We offer many options to buy the Promaster series by Citizen watches online.
Eco-Drive Chandler
Created for people who want a beater watch. The Chandler is militaristic in design and thus, aesthetic appeal and build quality. Model AT0200-05E is one of the most popular men's Citizen watches. The stainless-steel watch houses a caliber H500, uses a strap for its lightweight nature instead of leather bands, and makes proper use of bold Arabic numerals to create a clean design.
The Following Accomplishments
The first of the Citizen Eco-drive watches was the Crystron Solar Cell and it was the world's first analog quartz watch that was solar-powered. Also, in 1993, Citizen launched the first Atomic Timekeeping (AT) watch. It was popularized due to its ability to keep time extremely well. At the time, the AT watch had a margin error of just 1 second in 100,000 years. Almost 3 decades later, AT watches now have a margin error of 1 second in 20 million years. The brand also invented the Deployment Clasp with a Push Button (otherwise known as DCP clasp) that's common throughout their watches. But it was their ingenious combination of leather straps with the same technology that got it critical acclaim.
Citizen's Accolades
When you buy Citizen's watches, they represent staples of precision and accuracy, to an extent that the watchmaker is one of the timekeepers of major sports competitions. The brand sponsors the likes of the US Open, World Figure Skating Championship, and certain sports icons/individuals.
Shopping Citizen Watches Online
Between men and women's Citizen watches, the brand has various collections filled with watches to satisfy the average consumer. This includes the budget-friendly prices that we made sure to emulate when you buy Citizen watches online at Watchshopping.com.

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The FTC and HTC America announced a settlement recently that requires the company to fix security flaws in their smart phones and tablets that put users' sensitive information at risk. If you're wondering whether your device was affected, you'll be relieved to know there's a new webpage for HTC users that lists affected HTC devices and the status of updates, along with a toll-free number for information (866-449-8358) that is staffed from 8 am to 1 am EST.
When money's tight, work-at-home opportunities can sound like just the thing to make some extra cash. Unfortunately, many of these "jobs" are rip-offs. Today, the FTC announced that it will mail over 50,000 refund checks to consumers who were scammed by Real Wealth, a company that allegedly peddled bogus work-at-home offers.
In 2012, the FTC received more than 2 million consumer complaints – a first in the history of the Consumer Sentinel Network. The #1 category of complaints? Identity theft. This tidbit is from the hot-off-the-press Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2012, a fascinating analysis of complaints received in Sentinel during the previous calendar year. Sentinel is a secure online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies across the country. Agencies use the data to research cases, identify victims, and track possible targets.
Want to learn more about the top ten complaint categories, get national data, and state-by-state accountings of the top complaints? Check out the 2012 Sentinel Data Book.
If you're a veteran over 65 — or related to one, you are a target for a particularly ugly type of scam that involves "poaching" your pension. Unscrupulous "advisers" — attorneys, financial planners, and insurance agents — are trying to sell you financial or legal products to move your assets around without giving you the whole truth about the long-term consequences.
If you own an HTC phone or mobile device, you may be affected by a settlement announced today between the FTC and HTC America.
If you're thinking about applying for an online payday loan, you might be dealing with a direct lender – or you might be dealing with a loan aggregator. A direct lender lends you the money; a loan aggregator is a middleman – a company that collects your personal and financial information on a loan application and shops it around to lenders who might offer you a loan.
Every day, you hear about scammers, hackers, and thieves using the internet to steal money and financial information from people. Just as we do things to make it tough for bad guys to break into our homes and our cars, we can make it tougher for them to break into our computers, too. You can take simple steps — like keeping your computer software up-to-date — to deter a hacker and protect your financial information.
Want some more tips? Here's a new OnGuardOnline.gov video with steps you can take to keep your computer secure.
The big bright eyes, the wet little nose, the soft fur fringed around a face you want to cuddle and coo. You've fallen in love with a picture of the cutest puppy (with a bright red bow), after responding to an ad that says "free to a loving home."
The FTC is mailing hundreds of refund checks to consumers duped by a debt relief services company that ran an extensive credit card interest rate reduction scam.
What's not to like about the convenience of free public Wi-Fi? It's nice to be able to connect to the internet when you're away from home. Unfortunately, these hotspots often aren't secure. If you go online using public Wi-Fi — like at an airport or a coffee shop — you may unintentionally share personal information with strangers.
When you were in school, did you learn about managing your money? I remember learning how to write a check — strangely enough, in music class — but that was about it.
A new resource from the Federal Trade Commission takes you through important steps in managing your money. This section of consumer.gov talks about making a budget and opening a bank account, using debit cards, and saving money when you shop. It also gives you information about prepaid cards, using phone cards, and sending money overseas.
Tax season is here. It's time to get your files and forms in order. You may be well-versed in W-2s and 1099's, but do you know that an identity thief can mess up your tax files or even get to your tax refund before you can file for it?
The FTC recently completed its fifth national study on the accuracy and completeness of consumer credit reports. A credit report includes information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you've been sued, or have filed for bankruptcy. Nationwide consumer reporting companies sell the information in your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses that use it to evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, or renting a home.
Lots of people use online dating sites to find love. Unfortunately, cupid can sometimes be a con artist in disguise.
You read the news to get the facts. But what happens when that "newsy" site isn't news at all?
A company that used fake news sites to push acai berry supplements and other weight loss products has agreed to settle FTC charges. The agency has already stopped others that used wanna-be news sites and phony testimonials from supposed reporters to push their products. The M.O. is to make people think the site — and the reporters — are part of legitimate and trusted news organizations, name-dropping CNN and Consumer Reports, among others, to add credibility. But the fact is the sites were ads, masquerading as news.
Have you ever wanted to know what to do about a problem, but not wanted to read lots of information to get your answer? Sure, it might be interesting, but in that moment you just want to know what to do.
If your problem was a consumer protection issue, we may have your answer: consumer.gov. It's a free new resource from the Federal Trade Commission that gives you the consumer protection facts, plain and simple.
If you owe back taxes, you may be tempted to turn to companies that claim they can reduce or eliminate your tax debts and stop back-tax collection by applying for IRS hardship programs. The truth is that most people don't qualify for the programs these fraudsters hawk, their companies don't settle the tax debt, and in many cases they don't even send the necessary paperwork to the IRS.
The FTC recently settled a case against American Tax Relief, which bilked consumers out of more than $100 million by falsely claiming it could reduce their tax debts. Under the settlement, the scammers are banned from telemarketing and selling debt relief services, and must surrender more than $15 million in cash and assets to settle charges that they violated federal law.
Today, the FTC announced a settlement with Path — a social networking site that promoted itself as a different kind of social network. Primarily available to users through a mobile app, Path claimed that it "should be private by default. Forever. You should always be in control of your information and experience."
That's a nice sentiment, but the FTC charged that what Path told people it was doing with their personal information didn't jibe with what was going on behind the scenes.
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GPSBabel is one of the coolest projects on the internet. It takes basically any geolocation format and quickly lets you convert it into any other format. And the world of geodata is a wild west of various formats so it makes it super easy to bring all of that together in a handy command line tool.
Because it has a command line tool I figured it would make a pretty good (and easy) demo for AIR 2's NativeProcess APIs. And it does! In fact, I started work on an ActionScript 3 wrapper that (should) make it easy to call GPSBabel from an AIR application and make it do your bidding. It's in really, really rough shape, but here's the beginning of it.
Getting Started
The first thing you need to do to use the NativeProcess API is to alter your app-xml file. After the initialWindow tag are a bunch of commented lines that talk about supportedProfiles. The NativeProcess API only works in the
extendedDesktop profile so you need to enable it with this line.
With that, you can start testing the NativeProcess API.
Calling GPSBabel
Using the NativeProcess API is pretty simple. You first create a
NativeProcessStartupInfo object which is where you point to the executable binary as well as pass in any arguments. Then you set up event listeners on the NativeProcess object, and finally you call the start() method and pass in your startup object.
To convert one file type from another, GPSBabel takes a series of command line arguments. This is the command to convert a GPX file into a KML file.
gpsbabel -i gpx -f /tmp/myroute.gpx -o kml -F /tmp/myroute.kml
So to replicate this with the NativeProcess API first create the startup object and pass in those arguments. The -i is the format of the original file, -f points to the original file, -o is the format to convert to, and -F is the converted file. All of those are pushed to the
arguments property of the startup object.
var npsi:NativeProcessStartupInfo = new NativeProcessStartupInfo(); // The location of GPSBabel (a file object) npsi.executable = _gpsBabelLocation; var args:Vector.<String> = new Vector.<String>; args.push("-i"); args.push("gpx"); args.push("-f"); args.push("/tmp/myroute.gpx"); args.push("-o"); args.push("kml"); args.push("-F"); args.push("/tmp/myroute.kml"); npsi.arguments = args;
The next step is to add event listeners to the
NativeProcess object. Most of the time, GPSBabel just sends standard messages in UTF, so handling responses is easy. In the case of a conversion, the only event listener that really matters is the error listener.
_process = new NativeProcess(); _process.addEventListener(ProgressEvent.STANDARD_ERROR_DATA,onStandardErrorData);
Dealing with NativeProcess events was a little odd to me, but because GPSBabel just returns text, this is pretty easy. If it errors, out, it dumps text to the screen. That text becomes part of the
NativeProcess object. Depending on what the context is (if it's an error, or just regular data output) it goes into a different variable. In this case, the event listener just reads the error data from the
standardError property and traces it out
private function onStandardErrorData(event:ProgressEvent):void { trace(_process.standardError.readUTFBytes(_process.standardError.bytesAvailable)); }
The last thing to do is to go back up and start the process off by calling the start method and passing in the startup options that were created before.
And that's it. I've got an example on GitHub as part of the GPSBabelOnAIR project. The mxml file in the examples folder uses the library which is where all of the NativeProcess code in. The combination of those should provide a working basic example of using NativeProcess and GPSBabel.


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Can't Drive Won't – Forklift
For his next challenge, set by best friend driver Jim, Tall Tim is tasked with learning how to drive and operate a Fork Lift Truck. Instructed by Paul Moon from 2 Start Training Ltd, Tim tries to master this surprisingly difficult vehicle through some in-depth training and finally complete his chicane challenge. This is a full 22.30 min programme, filmed in the classic Can't Drive Won't style, complete with the humorous t-shirts and the classic Star Wars Easter Egg.


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Palestinians wave flags as they celebrate their successful bid to win U.N. statehood recognition in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas returned home to a hero's welcome after winning a resounding endorsement for Palestinian independence at the United Nations. Israel on Sunday roundly rejected the United Nations' endorsement of an independent state of Palestine, announcing it would withhold more than $100 million collected for the Palestinian government to pay debts to Israeli companies. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A bid for U.N. recognition of a state of Palestine is a last-ditch attempt to rescue troubled Mideast peace efforts, a Palestinian spokeswoman said Wednesday, rejecting Israel's charge that it is an attempt to bypass negotiations.
Hanan Ashrawi, a senior Palestinian official, urged the U.S. to drop its opposition to the bid, dismissing Washington's stance as "pathetic" and harmful to American interests in the region. The Palestinians have come under intense pressure from the U.S., Britain and others to modify the bid but "have not succumbed," she said.
On Thursday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to ask the U.N. General Assembly to recognize Palestine in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem, areas Israel captured in the 1967 Mideast war. Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005 but still controls most access.
The Palestinians expect some two-thirds of the General Assembly's 193 members will accept Palestine as a non-member observer state. The U.S., Israel, Canada and a few others are opposed.
The vote will not change the situation on the ground, yet the Palestinians still say it is significant.
Abbas has said U.N. recognition is not meant to replace negotiations with Israel, but to improve Palestinian leverage and secure the pre-1967 war frontiers as the baseline for future border talks — an idea Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected.
This does not mean the U.N. vote will pave the way for a quick resumption of talks, which broke down four years ago.
Abbas has said he will not negotiate as long as Israel keeps expanding settlements on war-won land. Half a million Israelis now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, blurring the 1967 lines.
Beyond a 10-month partial halt in 2009 that failed to restart sustained peace talks, Netanyahu has refused to freeze construction in settlements.
Abbas aides have given conflicting accounts of whether U.N. recognition of "Palestine" would soften his demands for a settlement freeze ahead of any negotiations.
Referring to Israeli settlement building, Ashrawi said Wednesday that the U.N. bid "is a last-ditch effort, because we believe the two-state solution (a Palestinian state alongside Israel) is in jeopardy as a result of these actions."
She said if the U.S. "can't vote yes, at least don't vote no, because that would be seen as being really pathetic by the rest of the world."
Deputy U.S. Secretary of State William Burns met with Abbas Wednesday at his New York hotel in a last-minute attempt to halt the U.N. bid, Abbas aide Saeb Erekat said.
Burns told Abbas that the U.N. vote goes against U.S. interests and President Barack Obama would make a new push in 2013 to see a Palestinian state formed through negotiations, Erekat said. Burns "asked President Abbas to change his mind," the aide said.
Abbas told Burns that the vote would take place on Thursday, as planned, Erekat said.
Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev dismissed the U.N. quest as futile, saying only negotiations with Israel can bring about a Palestinian state.
"They can get pieces of paper from the U.N., but they are not going to move peace forward, they are not going to make a Palestinian statehood more real," he said.
"They boycott Israel. They refuse to talk to us. Who do they plan to make peace with?" he said.
Surveys indicate most Palestinians have become disillusioned with prospects of setting up a state through negotiations. Two decades of talks have failed to produce results, marred by intransigence and repeated bouts of violence.
The vote comes at an important time domestically for Abbas, who has watched his political rival, the Islamic militant group Hamas, gain popularity, particularly after holding its own during an Israeli offensive on Hamas-ruled Gaza earlier this month. The military action was aimed at stopping almost daily rocket barrages from the Gaza Strip at southern Israel.
Hamas, which seized control of Gaza from Abbas in 2007, argues that negotiations with Israel are a waste of time, but Hamas leaders have come out in support of the U.N. bid in recent days.
During Israel's Gaza offensive, Abbas was largely sidelined at his compound in the West Bank, underscoring international concerns that the deadlock in peace efforts is increasingly weakening him and other Palestinian pragmatists.
Abbas aides have said they expect key European countries to support the U.N. bid in an attempt to strengthen Abbas.
France, Spain, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland have pledged support. Germany said it would not support the initiative, while Britain's foreign secretary said his government would not oppose it. He said Britain would only vote in favor if the Palestinians softened some of the language.
Israel appeared to be backing away from plans to immediately punish the Palestinians for going to the U.N. Instead, an Israeli government official said Israel would wait to see whether the Palestinians would use the world body's expected approval to hurt Israel.
The Palestinians plan to seek membership or access to a number of international and U.N. agencies, including the International Criminal Court, once their statehood bid is approved.
Israel would respond "forcefully" if the Palestinians try to pursue war crimes charges against Israel at the ICC, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss policy considerations. If the Palestinians use their upgraded international status "as a tool to confront Israel in the international arena, there will be a response."
Until then, he said, Israel will be bound by its obligations to the Palestinians under existing peace agreements, but won't necessarily go beyond them. Earlier there was talk of Israel's retaliating by canceling the partial peace accords.
Associated Press writer Amy Teibel in Jerusalem contributed reporting.


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Okay, a few things:
– Larry King recently appeared as a guest on Snoop Dogg/Lion's web show "Tha Double Gangsta Hood News Network," and the clip, all 11 minutes of it, is goddamn magic. I insist that you watch it.
– Within the first few minutes, Larry King announces "I'm getting bombed here" as he coughs on the second-hand smoke from the joint Snoop is puffing on three feet to his left, and then they switch places, with Larry pretending to be Snoop, and vice versa. Larry King's Snoop Dogg impression should be put in a museum. Any museum will do.
– The highlight is probably Larry rapping with Snoop. Around the 5:30 mark, they perform a song they wrote together titled "Dinner for Two," in which Larry King (a) raps about peanut butter, reading, the Dodgers, his kids, and going out to dinner, and (b) says the line "I'm with the Lion, and he loves to sing. How bout a little ring-a-ding-ding?"
– Larry King, on peanut butter: "Don't matter. They all taste the same."
– After the rap video, they cut back to the studio, where Larry King says "Here's a quick weather report from Thunderclap," which turns out to be 30 seconds of a buxom woman in a bikini dancing in front of a fake 5-day weather forecast.
Someone get these two a TV show as soon as possible.
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Appeal brought on 17 July 2019 by Ernests Bernis, Oļegs Fiļs, OF Holding SIA, Cassandra Holding Company SIA against the order of the General Court (Eighth Chamber) delivered on 6 May 2019 in Case T-283/18: Bernis e.a. v European Central Bank (ECB)
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Language of the case: English
Appellants: Ernests Bernis, Oļegs Fiļs, OF Holding SIA, Cassandra Holding Company SIA (represented by: O.H. Behrends, M. Kirchner, Rechtsanwälte)
Other party to the proceedings: European Central Bank (ECB)
Forms of order sought
The appellants claim that the Court should:
set aside the order of the General Court of 6 May 2019 in case T-283/18;
declare that the application for annulment is admissible;
refer the case back to the General Court for it to determine the action for annulment; and
order the ECB to pay the appellants' costs and the costs of the appeal.
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The appellants put forward two pleas in law in support of their appeal:
That the General Court erred in law and violated Art. 263 TFEU by failing to base its order on the decision which the ECB actually adopted.
That the order under appeal is based on an incorrect interpretation of Art. 18(1) SRMR1 .


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A while ago I posted A is for Action – then totally forgot about the others I had on file. So I'm digging them out and will be posting them over the next few days. These were from a small collections of cartoons I did for a magazine here in the UK years ago called SUCCESS TODAY , it was short lived and folded before I got to the letter 'I'. Shame – I loved that magazine!
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. Anatole France
Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true. [paraphrased] Buddha
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe." Gail Devers
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Soybeans extended their climb to the highest level in more than 10 months after a report showed record demand from U.S. mills, boosting concern that supplies from the world's second-biggest exporter would be reduced.
Soybeans for July delivery rose as much as 0.8 percent to $15.2025 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade, the highest price for a most-active contract since June 6. Futures were at $15.155 by 6:53 a.m. local time, rising for a fourth day and taking this year's increase to 17 percent.
Processors crushed 153.84 million bushels in March, up 12 percent from a year earlier and the most for the month since at least 1998, the National Oilseed Processors Association reported April 15. Domestic stockpiles at the end of August will be 135 million bushels, less than the 145 million bushels forecast in March and below 141 million last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said last week.
Soybean prices are "supported by worsening tightness in U.S. soybean supplies," Luke Mathews, a commodity Strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, wrote in a note today. Slightly better-than-expected Chinese economic data has also supported "improved sentiment within the oilseed market and helped traders turn a blind eye to recent reports of Chinese soybean cancellations" and defaults, he said.
Importers in China, the biggest buyer, may default on as much as 2 million metric tons of shipments, according to the U.S. Soybean Export Council's Beijing office. The country's gross domestic product rose 7.4 percent in the first quarter, government data showed yesterday. The median estimate of analysts in a Bloomberg survey was 7.3 percent.


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NEWTOWN -- Enrollment in the Newtown Public School District dropped by almost 250 students in the year following the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
At Sandy Hook elementary alone, 55 fewer students enrolled in 2013 than had the previous year.
School officials have commissioned an enrollment study to determine if the drop in students is part of a larger demographic shift that is being felt in many suburban school districts or if it is yet another lingering effect of the school shooting that claimed the lives of 20 children and six educators in December 2012.
"In my opinion, we can't answer that without an enrollment study," Newtown Legislative Council Chairman Mary Ann Jacob said.
The Board of Education budgeted about $17,000 to conduct a demographic study beginning in July. The results are expected to be available by fall.
The October 2013 enrollment report for the district showed 4,951 students or 249 fewer than the 5,200 that were enrolled in October 2012. During the same time period, the Sandy Hook elementary enrollment dropped from 454 students to 395. The state Department of Education requires each school district to provide enrollment figures in October, although officials emphasize the figures are fluid and can fluctuate throughout the school year.
When the school board started talking about enrollments back in the fall, Interim Schools Superintendent John Reed cautioned against seeing a demographic trend because the Sandy Hook shooting have created a statistical anomaly.
"Be careful about inferences," Reed advised at the time.
Even the fact the Sandy Hook school population was temporarily moved out of town to neighboring Monroe may have played a role, he said.
The new Sandy Hook Elementary School is expected to open in 2016.
Reed was not available for comment this week.
"We need to be top of it. It's too important to let it go," said Jacob who endorses getting the enrollment study.
Newtown is far from the only suburb in the area struggling with declining enrollments, although its numbers seem somewhat steeper than neighboring towns.
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One of the newest school board members, Michelle Ku, who has been concerned about how town leaders balance finances against enrollments, said she is uncertain at this time on how to interpret this year's decline. She said she has heard Reed's concerns about the Sandy Hook aftermath, but cannot speculate on how it affected numbers, or if it will continue to do so in the future.
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In 2011 the first Kapow convention in London pulled together a line-up of incredibly popular and legendary writers and artists. Mark Millar, Frank Quitely, John Romita Jr, Lienil Yu, Dave Gibbons, Chris Hemsworth, the cast of Being Human, Merlin, Misfits, IGN stands, Marvel, DC, film previews and a Guinness World Record attempt. In 2012, arguably it's main competitor has Stan Lee in his first visit to a British Comic Convention. People actually saw this as a coup.
Stan Lee, legend of legends appeared at the first Super Comiccon in February 2012 at the Excel Centre in London. The effect was enormous. In an industry trying to find it's feet it had exactly the right effect. The event was an enormous success. The crowds were more mainstream than had previously been seen. You can claim a number of reasons for this but what it boiled down to was this – it was a chance to meet the man who changed the face of comics.
In the late 1950s Stan Lee was working for what was known as Atlas Comics. He was disgruntled, writing Romance, adventure, westerns, humour, medieval adventure, horror and suspense. By the end of the decade, Lee had become dissatisfied with his career and considered quitting the field.
A curious set of circumstances began to accumulate that was to fuel the creation of Marvel Comics. In DC, Editor Julius Schwartz had run into considerable success with the updated version of the Flash, reviving the superhero archetype, and later had the same success with the Justice League of America. In response to this, publisher Martin Goodman asked Lee to create a new superhero team. Lee's dissatisfaction with the industry was now turned into an advantage. With his intention to leave comics and with nothing to lose, Lee's wife urged him to experiment with stories he wanted to write. It was here that the crucible of the entire Marvel Universe was formed. Lee, who, having dutifly worked for comics since he was 19 was about to change every rule.
Lee acted on the advice, giving his characters a flawed humanity, a leap from the god-like archetypes that had been striding the pages of superhero comic books. Lee introduced complex, naturalistic characters who could have bad tempers, melancholy fits, vanity; arguing amongst themselves, but crucially propelled downwards at terminal velocity back to the streets of the real, now forced to worry about bills, relationships, homework. The Superman had been knocked off his perch, dressed as Clark Kent forcibly and told to work his way back up to Superman. Champions were no longer heroes by right; Lee brought the demi-gods of Golden Age comic books back to their literary roots. They were now subject to heartache, anxiety and could even get physically ill. These aspirational figures had become accessible. No longer beyond the reach everyone on the streets, they are everyone on the street – struggling with the same impassable issues we all do.
The first was the Fantastic Four. Workaholic Reed Richards, brash and impetuous Johnny Storm, thuggish and crude Ben Grimm and the occasionally ferocious Sue Storm were hammered with cosmic rays and thrown back to Earth where they respectively gained the powers of elasticity, fire and flight, invulnerability, super strength and impervious rock skin and invisibility. The combination of super powers and real life drama is reflected now in the popularity of supernatural and superhero TV shows. It proved a flawless and undeniable combination; real life issues and concerns propelled into battles with monsters, investigation of interdimensional travel and space giants!! The most noteworthy character was Ben Grimm, named 'The Thing' thanks to his new found craggy demeanour. Reflected in his personality, his is in fact a science fiction story of a successful, confident figure being faced with dismemberment. Susan Storm's feelings of abandonment by the man she loves and his lack of understanding as to why his work isn't more important to her are universal ideas, locked in high literature and TV soaps. When the emotional story lines might dip in other genres now there were Mole Men to smack down, or intergalactic heralds declaring the arrival of a globe threatening natural disaster.
The Fantastic Four's immediate popularity led Lee and Marvel's assembled Marvel Illustrators, including Steve Ditko, Bill Everett and led by Jack Kirby to create a field of dreams that would outlast almost every other book on the market. With Kirby, primarily, heroes known throughout the world, representing ideals and concerns and fears recognisable to everyone began to appear out of the smoke of heady creation. Bruce Banner saved Rick Jones moments before a Gamma blast irradiated him and created the angry, defiant, thundering Hulk, genius inventor Tony Stark meets his greatest fears as he is forced to create a metal suit to save him from shrapnel wounds to create Iron Man, the mutant X-Men are assembled in a Westchester School of Higher Learning by Professor Xavier, Lawyer Matt Murdoch gains super senses as a result of losing his sight as a young boy, swearing to represent justice at both ends of the spectrum. Captain America returns from the icy seas of the North Atlantic, Namor is resurrected from war-time comic books, the Norse God Thor appears from the thunder and the Avengers are formed. Finally with Steve Ditko, Doctor Strange – an arrogant doctor who loses his hands and uncovers, in his desperation to regain them – the art of mysticism and finally, the figure that represents most clearly Stan Lee's ideals.
Lee had been watching a fly crawling on the surface of a window and 'marvelled' at it's ability to move as it did. Imagining a man capable of the same thing he decided that 'Fly-man' had little appeal however perhaps a 'Spider-man' would have a better time in the cavernous streets of Manhattan.
Stoic, brave and heroic, Peter Parker is the absolute embodiment of the Marvel ideal and it's most successful character. Representative of every one in America, his struggles are real, his fears and worries palpable and his capacity to overcome them unlimited. Parker is the little guy, the sickly, victimised orphan boy mollycoddled by his Aunt, he is clever and brave but struggles to utilise either. With the bite of a radioactive spider, Peter Parker gains the proportional power of a Spider. Over the years Spider-man has fought every major villain in the Marvel Universe, wise-cracking all the way in a fit of denial as to the situation he is throwing himself into. Those idiosyncracies and habits are real. The overcompensation of Peter Parker to be Spider-man on the battlefield historically irritates more seasoned, honed fighters but that's the point. He's no professional. And Lee understood this and presented a boy trying desperately to keep up with the lot life had shown him, without realising, as so many of us do, how capable he always was. The perpetual underdog, Spider-man shines with a humanity that Lee gave him more than half a century before – and one that will never dim. Editor-in-chief Joe Quesada's decision to scrub out Peter Parker's life with Mary Jane, his wife, was one of genuine affection and a need to return to the vulnerability that Lee had imbued him with previously. While the character was growing, it was the innate lack of experience that Lee had given him that made Spider-man such a mainstay character and it's testament to Lee's decisions so long ago that Quesada felt the need to reset it.
The other defining characteristic introduced by Stan Lee was that of a shared universe. This connected all of the various characters together in a way that united the creators and readers in a way. A community could now be formed around that universe. Based in the real world, the cities were those that the readership woke up in every day. The Human Torch left a message for Spider-man across the sky over the real Manhattan. Gods walked amongst men in a way unseen. The Hulk smashed in real states, not the purpose built spires of an imaginary city such as Metropolis, Gotham or Coast City. It also reduced the level of destruction that took place in the confines of the books which bred greater creativity in developing the plots. It turned the real world, in particular New York into a sandbox world to be played with, both recognisable by real and fictitious characters. It raised the stakes as well as the events taking place had the potential to end everything we all knew. Galactus would devour our homes and towns. The nuclear threat created by Magneto would radiate part of our planet. These were gods given consequences.
While Superman's Metropolis had been laid to waste by Doomsday and flood and rebuilt, Batman's Gotham destroyed by plague and earthquake and Coast City decimated by star ship as a mere plot point someone else's story in order to facilitate a plot that would bring back Superman in Stan Lee's Marvel Universe a single school is destroyed in middle america in a dust up between super powered 'heroes' and 'villains' and the effects are far more divisive and far reaching than the destruction of an entire state in DC. Stan Lee gave Marvel pathos, real life drama, boundaries and greater emotional punch. He gave us figures that could bring down buildings but crack under emotional pressure. He gave the super humans their humanity. It is something that cannot be undervalued.
Stan Lee's Marvel revolution extended beyond the characters and storylines to the way in which comic books engaged the readership and built a sense of community between fans and creators. There has been some dispute as to the creative credit associated with his works – particularly in the case of projects with Kirby and Ditko, however Lee did more for creative credit than any other editor previously. Lee introduced the practice of including a credit panel on the splash page of each story, something now adopted into every book brought out in some manner, naming not just the writer and penciller but also the inker and letterer. This has fuelled fans of writers and artists as well as characters, titles and companies over the years and has really allowed articles such as The Practitioners to develop. Regular news about Marvel staff members and upcoming storylines was presented on the Bullpen Bulletins page, which (like the letter columns that appeared in each title) was written in a friendly, chatty style. Lee had made the Marvel Universe friendly and easy to visit – his welcoming and inclusive style and his love of people clear in his approach to how he ran this company.
Throughout the 1960s, Lee scripted, art-directed, and edited most of Marvel's series, moderated the letters pages, wrote a monthly column called "Stan's Soapbox," and wrote endless promotional copy, often signing off with his trademark phrase "Excelsior!" (which is also the New York state motto). To maintain his taxing workload, yet still meet deadlines, he used a system that was used previously by various comic-book studios, but due to Lee's success with it, became known as the "Marvel Method" or "Marvel style" of comic-book creation. Typically, Lee would brainstorm a story with the artist and then prepare a brief synopsis rather than a full script. Based on the synopsis, the artist would fill the allotted number of pages by determining and drawing the panel-to-panel storytelling. After the artist turned in penciled pages, Lee would write the word balloons and captions, and then oversee the lettering and coloring. In effect, the artists were co-plotters, whose collaborative first drafts Lee built upon.
Because of this system, the exact division of creative credits on Lee's comics has been disputed, especially in cases of comics drawn by Kirby and Ditko. Lee shares co-creator credit with Kirby and Ditko on, respectively, the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man feature film series.
In 1971, Lee indirectly helped reform the Comics Code. The US Department of Health, Education and Welfare had asked Lee to write a comic-book story about the dangers of drugs and Lee conceived a three-issue subplot in The Amazing Spider-Man #96–98 (cover-dated May–July 1971), in which Peter Parker's best friend becomes addicted to pills. The Comics Code Authority refused to grant its seal because the stories depicted drug use; the anti-drug context was considered irrelevant. The comics sold well and Marvel won praise for its socially conscious efforts. The CCA subsequently loosened the Code to permit negative depictions of drugs, among other new freedoms.
Lee also supported using comic books to provide some measure of social commentary about the real world, often dealing with racism and bigotry. "Stan's Soapbox", besides promoting an upcoming comic book project, also addressed issues of discrimination, intolerance, or prejudice. This has been seen throughout Marvel's history as writers introduce plots they feel particularly strong about, Peter David's continued inclusion of gay and lesbian agendas in his work from The Incredible Hulk and X-Factor has allowed a subject he feels strongly about be presented in an unusual but popular medium. That, in part, is thanks to Stan Lee's years of effort and devotion to putting out positive messages of tolerance and civility.
But it is Stan Lee's lasting legacy (one that he still fuels) that has elevated him above other writers, artists and creators. His relationship with his fans and his creations have made him synonomous with them. If you type in Stan Lee into any search engine, the majority of the images generated will be of the man himself; as famous as any one of his creations. That was what we saw at Super Comicon in London on February 25th and 26th in 2012. A man who allowed millions to dream of seeing a man fly through the sky on rocket jets – but more importantly – made it clear that they could just as easily be that man themselves.


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Teething occasionally may cause mild irritability, crying, low-grade temperature (but not more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit), excessive drooling, and a desire to chew on something hard. Usually, the gums around new teeth will be tender and swell.
To ease your baby's discomfort, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you try gently rubbing or massaging the gums with one of your fingers. Teething rings are helpful, too, but they should be made of firm rubber.
Pain relievers and medications that you rub on the gums usually aren't useful, since they wash out of the baby's mouth within minutes. If your child seems particularly miserable or has a fever higher than 100 degrees, teething probably isn't the cause. You should consult your pediatrician as soon as possible.


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Hello ladies and gents.
I have a 13.5" Silver Arowana by itself in a temporary 55g tank since I'm preparing a 210g tank. For three week now I'm battling eye sickness with my aro, both eyes have white slimy coat. What I have done: two times a week 30-50% water change, Melafix every day, two time a week feeding, 86F constant temp. After first week here was much less slime on both eyes but a few days later it creeped back. I kept medicating and changing water as I stated above , week and a half later slime was almost all gone. Yeasterday slime started to come back again.
As sickness started my aro refused its regular food - ff shrimp and only eats live feeders. Feeders are clean since I feed my oscars same feeders and all is good.
Equipment running he tank: Rena XP4, Aqueon 150W heater, 2 nozzle air pump with 2 12" airstones, 9W UV filter.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there any other better treatments, medications?
As I said, I am preparing to upgrade to a 210g tank but I have to dismantle a 55g arowana tank and 110g Oscar tank. Temporarily moving oscars is not a problem but I assume moving a sick aro could end in a disaster. Any tips what's the best way to move my aro? Should I wait for it to fully recover and then some before moving it? Is there a chance this sickness can come back due to moving stress?
P.S. Aro is very active, has great colors and fins and shows no other signs of sickness other than white slime on eyes. No pic because my aro is scared of a camera and starts going wild as soon as she sees it.


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Cuzco Peru comes to Lynbrook
New to Lynbrook is Cuzco Peru, the offshoot of an established Rego Park restaurant. The Peruvian eatery occupies the storefront space that briefly housed Las Esquinas and Five Corners Diner.
On the menu are such choices as a quarter marinated chicken served with salad and either rice and beans, green or sweet plantains or fried cassava ($8.50); a mixed seafood seviche ($15.75); lomo saltado, a beef or chicken stir-fry ($12 to $13) and arroz chaufa de mariscos, seafood fried rice ($16.75).
Cuzco Peru is at 323 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, 516-599-4727, polloscuzco.com


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A revolution (right now it's just protests, but it looks like it might become a full blown revolution) has started in Iran.
It is being organized partly on Twitter #IranElection which is a good place to follow it.
It has broke out over an election that voters feel was (and almost certainly was) rigged.
Police are using force to attempt to suppress the protests (video) and there have apparently been deaths. The army has apparently refused to attack Iranian citizens.
Leaked results that are apparently the real results say Hossein Mousavi was the actual winner.
Protesters seem to be protesting their Supreme Leader (see diagram) in addition to the incumbent president Mahmoud Ahmadi-nejad.
— diagram from WIkicomons
Some high ranking Iranian officials have declared the election void.
Many protesters consider Hossein Mousavi to be the true President.
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and sightlines can be limited, increasing the chance of collisions
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period of time the solid rubber wheel on the front of the forklift has
developed a flat spot resulting in unstable
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charged. Exposure to fumes or
vapors from the battery charging process can be dangerous.
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Lifestyle Working Brookvale – Premium office space on the Northern Beaches.Available 1 January 2020
Fully fitted out to the highest standard – suites 1-5 offer accommodation for 52 staff with generous break out space (both inside and outside) and additional meeting rooms/offices.
• Rent – $220,000 per annum plus GST
• Outgoings – $33,674 per annum plus GST
• Net lettable area 381.3 sqm.
• 10 car spaces included in the rent.
• Available 1 January 2020
• Ample visitor parking.
What makes this complex different?
Lifestyle Working is not your typical commercial development. This is the first strata building to have a 5 ½ Star Energy and 6 Star Water NABERS rating certification in Australia. With an innovative design concept it encompasses sustainable principles, the natural environment and the lifestyle of the Northern Beaches.
The varied types of occasional and formal meeting points create activity and vitality within the building. The design and layout enhances the amount of natural light and air flow throughout the complex. But its not just the design and functionality that makes Lifestyle Working different it is all the extras that come included.
There is:
• The heated lap pool – have a swim before work or at lunch time or after work.
• The high tech meeting rooms fully fitted for presentations – you don't need to waste space or fitout meeting rooms just choose the one that suits your meeting needs from 4 people to 20 people.
• Ample visitor parking so that your clients can come to meet with you easily.
• Common break out areas – you don't need to go far to find a nice spot to have your lunch or have an informal meeting. If you just want to get out of the office and work outside for a while you will find the space here.
• With the latest WIFI technology internet access is available throughout the central common areas of the building at no extra cost. Additionally each tenancy has the internet connected with its own IP address.
Please contact Rob or Leigh to request more information or to arrange an inspection:
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Aeration and aeration systemIncrease the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, so that the fish do not lack oxygen, maintain an efficient ecological chain
Sterilization systemAdding a protection to the water can better destroy the growth of microalgae in the water and keep the water clear.
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As the old cliche says, the kitchen is the heart of the home. But hearts, and kitchens, can become unhealthy and impact on every part of our lives. The good news is the reverse is also true. Improve your heart and everything else follow.
A few small, cheap changes to your kitchen and the food you prepare can make a big difference to the well being of you and your family. These are my personal tips for making a healthier kitchen on a budget.
Blender + Fruit + OJ = Smoothie
The health benefits of fresh fruit are well known but most of us struggle to incorporate them into our daily diet. Smoothies are an easy way of doing this and big companies have wasted no time promoting smoothie machines and similar gadgets for the home. The truth is you do not need one. A simple blender does the trick just as well and they cost £10 from Tesco. While you are there, pick up orange juice, a few bananas and whatever fruit is in season (or on discount). Chuck everything into the blender, press the button and 30 seconds later you have a smoothie. Get into the habit of making a smoothie every morning and you will take big a step towards eating your '5-a-day'.
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot
After a hard day at work that pizza menu or tv-dinner becomes very tempting. The solution is to prepare everything in the morning when our energy levels are higher and use a slow cooker. These are the forgotten kitchen gadgets. A basic slow cooker model costs approximately £20 and they, well, cook your food slowly. Don't stress over fancy recipes. Chop whatever vegetables you have, throw in chicken thighs or stewing beef, add a pint of stock, spices and herbs to taste and turn it on. The slow cooker will heat everything gently over the course of the day and when you return in the evening, a hot, healthy meal is waiting.
A Wok
If you don't already own a wok, buy one and buy the most basic wok you can find. You don't need a lid or even a non-stick coating. What is important is you can pick it up easily because cooking in a wok is about speed and moving the food around the pan. This cooks without destroying the flavour or nutrients and it's fast. A cheap, healthy meal full of fresh vegetables can be cooked in under ten minutes.
A Smile
The kitchen is focused on the needs of the body. A place where we prepare food and drink to sustain our physical form. Often forgotten is our mental health which is as important to our wellbeing as our bodies. Combat this by having things in your kitchen which make you smile and remind you of the good times. These can be nik-naks or pictures on the fridge but I suggest something practical. For example mugs featuring pictures of the family or placemats with photos from your holidays. This way, you are reminded of the good times and loved ones every time they are used. There are numerous products available via the internet and it really doesn't matter what you choose as long as it makes you smile.
A Shopping List (And A Little Planning)
Everyone wants to eat healthier and save money and one little trick which can do both is using a shopping list to plan your meals. The average family throws away around £700 worth of food a year and spends over £500 a year on take-aways. By planning your meals with a shopping list a family can ensure they have enough easy-to-prepare, healthy food in the house. This stops waste and helps resist the temptations of a take-away meal. Cut your food waste and take-aways in half and you will save £600 per year and be healthier. It just takes a piece of paper, a pen and five minutes of planning before heading to the supermarket.
The Low Budget, Healthy Home Kitchen was written by Chris Tregenza on behalf of Fitted Kitchens, Nottingham.


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LMC Affiliates with Duke for Cancer Care
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce that it is affiliating with Duke Medicine to provide a state-of-the-art level of cancer care to patients in our community. This collaboration with Duke will allow Lexington Medical Center patients to have access to Duke's excellence in cancer patient care, clinical research and education. Lexington Medical Center's comprehensive cancer services will be a premiere program within the Midlands.
"Lexington Medical Center's affiliation with the Duke Oncology Network will allow patients to receive the best cancer care available, including access to important clinical trials, right here in our community," said Mike Biediger, President & CEO of Lexington Medical Center.
Through this affiliation, the Duke Oncology Network will work on a consulting basis to provide Lexington Medical Center physicians with mentors at Duke and enhance policies and procedures. Importantly, the oncology affiliation with Duke will allow Lexington Medical Center to increase patient access to cutting edge clinical trials, exposing people in the Midlands to a wide range of the most promising cancer treatments currently available in the nation. Duke will also offer Lexington Medical Center guidance in areas including oncology clinical practice, program development and continuing medical education.
"Our cancer patients can feel confident knowing their care is guided not only by the excellent, multi-disciplinary oncology team at Lexington Medical Center, but also by the expertise of Duke's quality program," said Dr. Steve Madden, oncologist at Lexington Oncology Associates, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice.
The Duke Cancer Institute is consistently ranked among the top centers in the nation for cancer services and is one of only 41 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. The Duke Cancer Institute serves more than 6,000 new cancer patients each year, from every state in the nation.
"Lexington Medical Center has a comprehensive community oncology program with the expertise to care for many types of cancer," said Dr. Myron Barwick, surgeon at Lexington Surgical Associates and chairman of Lexington Medical Center's Cancer Committee. "Our affiliation with Duke will open greater access for our patients to cutting edge cancer clinical trials that have the potential to save lives."
Lexington Medical Center diagnoses and treats approximately 1,000 new cancer patients each year and has just completed an extensive renovation of its oncology facilities.
Lexington Oncology Associates, a physician practice that's part of Lexington Medical Center, is now a 26,000 square foot office with 24 exam rooms, a central lab, Healing Garden, Research Suite for on-site clinical trials and a Resource Room with reference books and patient education materials. In addition, Lexington Oncology Associates is now home to a newly redesigned infusion center for chemotherapy patients, providing a brighter and more spacious atmosphere for them and families treatment. In addition, the hospital has completed an 18 month renovation of its Oncology floor, resulting in larger patient rooms with additional features and a comfortable environment for families.
"We are very excited to be working with Lexington Medical Center in its quest to provide the best care for cancer patients in the region. The leadership of LMC and its cancer program are dedicated to identifying and implementing best practices in Oncology care. That commitment to change, as the best methods in Oncology evolve, is a hallmark of leading edge care and the Duke Oncology Network is proud to be part of that effort." said Dr. Linda Sutton, Medical Director of the Duke Oncology Network.
Lexington Medical Center's cancer programs are accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). The Women's Imaging facility is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence through the American College of Radiology.
It's not the first time that Duke and Lexington Medical Center have come together to deliver expert care. The hospital is building on a relationship it established with Duke in 2011 when Lexington Medical Center affiliated with Duke Medicine for cardiovascular care.


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McClendon preaching patience with scuffling bats
SEATTLE -- Lloyd McClendon has watched his Mariners struggle offensively after getting off a hot start on their season-opening road trip, dropping near the bottom of the American League in batting average, scoring and on-base percentage.
But the former Tigers hitting coach says he's taking a longer-term view of his club's offensive abilities and believes it's far too early to think about shaking things up or changing personnel from what he felt was a solid lineup coming out of Spring Training.
"I had a long talk with somebody I really trust about this," McClendon said prior to Tuesday's game with the Astros. "You leave Spring Training with a club you feel good about, you're 20 games into the season and you're not playing as well as you should. You don't drastically change your feelings about how you feel about those players.
"You continue to encourage them and make them better and prod them and hopefully in the very near future, they'll get going the way you think they can. And that's our plan here," he said. "I don't [plan] to make any drastic changes, I don't feel any different about my players now than I felt coming out of Spring Training. I like my club, I think we're talented.
"Are we short in some areas? Yeah," McClendon said. "But I like my club and I like the pitching. We're banged up a little and have been dealt a tough hand, but we'll deal with that. We'll bluff our way through it and in the end, we'll be just fine."
McClendon said he feels it takes about 50 games to get a real feel for a team and its direction.
"Over the course of a season, guys are going to accumulate 500-550 at-bats," he said. "I don't think I'm going to change my mind after 50 at-bats. I don't know what that cutoff mark is. Maybe somewhere around 150 at-bats you see what you've got and whether you need to make changes, but it's certainly not at the 40-50 mark."
McClendon said players are naturally pushing too hard right now to turn things around.
"I just see guys that are in a funk right now," he said. "When you lose seven in a row, guys press a little. That's just the nature of the business. But at some point you have to come out of it. Maybe it's a broken-bat single, maybe it's a home run. I don't know. But I'll know when it happens and you will, too."


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gamespot score:8.5( great)
my score:8.6
(+)pros:- great story, - its fun to play as a big daddy,- environments are great and well-made to suit rapture's atmosphere,- more enemy varieties add more fun to the mix, -combat is easier and more fluid this time round, - more interesting weapons,- multiple endings which are affected by the choices you make.
(-)cons:- game is shorter than the first, -no "real" last boss
gameplay time:10-20 hours( below average)
Bioshock 2, the 2nd installment to the bioshock series. The 1st bioshock was awesome, earning game of the year awards around the year it was released, it was quite the bomb. Does its sequel deserve the very praise it did? To answer the question indirectly, this game is amazing, and falls no short from the 1st, thus it shoudlnt be counted out from the fight just yet. Returning to rapture has never been better, bioshock 2 is the best way to experience it.
Story-wise, bioshock 2 provides a story thats better than the 1st, in my opinion. The game's plot takes place 10 years after the 1st, a rather long time indeed, its too bad the protoganist from the 1st game never appeared and was never even mentioned in this game. Kinda sad, after what he did in the events of bioshock 1, I thought he at least deserved to be mentioned. Anyway, you take control of a big daddy (awesome), who awakes suddenly in a dark place, remembering what happened 10 years ago. As a big daddy, you realize immediately that your little sister is missing. Its too bad though, your little sister, eleanor, is the daughter of the current warlord who watches over rapture, the dreaded sophia lamb. The game, will mostly take place withyou travelling accross the whole of rapture, to locate eleanor, as you face "the family" which sophia build up after the deaths of both andrew ryan and fontaine.
Bioshock 2 puts you in the shoes of a big daddy, which is cool. Those great armored dudes in bioshock 1.....you finally get to play as one. How cool is that? You get the ground shaking when you jump, you get to see your badass helm and armor when you look at your reflection in the puddle...heck, you even have a drill! Still, even as a big daddy you still have to face the troubles of raptures...splicers. Now as a big daddy, you are pretty strong, you can kill enemies by jus the shoving of your drill...or any other weapon in that fact. Just plain shoving will put them splicers in thier place.
In bioshock 2, the battle system is improved to be more fluid and flexible. No longer will you have to keep your weapon and bring out your left arm to electrocute someone, because now, both your weapon arm, and your plasmid arm are on screen. This makes things much easier, you can now shoot your weapon and plasmids together in rapid succession. Sweet. Plasmid and weapon wise you get a wide selection, though the plasmids in the game are mostly carried over from the previous game, the game makes it up with some new weapons. Though some of your weapons carry a relationship with their corresponding counterparts from the 1st game, there are still great to use. Your new speargun acts alot like the corssbow, where you fire spears that one hit kill most splicers, with the spear you shot stucking them towards the wall. The double barrel shotgun is like the old shotgun, expect that it burns ammo twice as fast but does double damage. The rivet gun, my favourite weapon in game, bears resemblence to the pistol. There are many more to list but all of them are fun to use. There are also more enemy types now! You still get your big daddies, but they added a new type called rumbler which specialises in shooting turrets. You also get the new brute splicer, which is a big ass splicer that has muscle to rival a big daddy such as youself. You also get the dreaded big sister, probably the strongest enemy in the game, since you are a big daddy this time round, 2K decided to put something that can stomp on the big daddy, and thats your big sister over there.
One of the things that plagued the old bioshock was game lenght. On the 1st play it didnt last more than 10 hours, this time, its even shorter, providing somewhat of only 6 hours of gameplay. Altough bioshock 2 is a game that can be replayed multiple times like its preduseccor, its too short. Another depressing problem is the game's conclusion. Unlike the 1st game where got to battle fontaine in an epic face off, there is sadly, no "last boss" in the game. Now thats kinda sad, seeing as how great the ending was.