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After a ninth inning that ranged beyond improbable and near impossible, in which the Dodgers tied the score with four consecutive home runs, Nomar Garciaparra hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Dodgers to an 11-10 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday.
"When you see the guys doing that, you feel you want to do your part," Garciaparra said. "For me to be a part of that, man, it was awesome."
Garciaparra pumped his fist as he rounded the bases, and the Dodgers returned to first place as soon as the ball cleared the wall. The Dodgers had vanquished Trevor Hoffman, the great San Diego closer. They had switched places with the Padres in the standings, restoring their half-game lead and dumping San Diego back into second place.
And, as Garciaparra emerged for a curtain call, he clapped his hands in every direction, thanking the fans. The game attracted an announced crowd of 55,831, the largest Monday crowd in Dodger Stadium history, and plenty of fans hung in there until the sweet end, roaring through the ninth inning, hollering for Garciaparra's walk-off home run, sticking around to watch replays and honking horns on the way out of the parking lot.
"It will be a game people around here remember for a long time," Dodgers Manager Grady Little said.
To call this an unlikely victory would be an understatement. The Padres bombed Jonathan Broxton and Takashi Saito for five runs in the eighth and ninth innings, and they took a 9-5 lead into the bottom of the ninth.
Jeff Kent and J.D. Drew started the inning with back-to-back home runs off Jon Adkins, and the Padres rushed Hoffman into the game.
Russell Martin hit Hoffman's first pitch for a home run. Marlon Anderson hit Hoffman's second pitch for a home run, raising both hands high above his head as he passed first base.
The Dodgers became the fourth team in major league history to hit four consecutive home runs, the first since the Minnesota Twins did it in 1964, against the Kansas City Athletics.
Hoffman rebounded to get three outs, and the Padres nicked Aaron Sele for a run in the 10th inning.
But Kenny Lofton walked to lead off the bottom of the 10th against Rudy Seanez, and Garciaparra followed with a home run, pumping his fist as he rounded the bases and disappearing into a mob of teammates at home plate.
"I was just trying to make sure I hit every bag and touched home plate," he said.
This wasn't quite Kirk Gibson hobbling to bat in the World Series, but it wasn't bad. Garciaparra probably wouldn't be playing if this were July against the Washington Nationals, but there he was, despite a strained quadriceps muscle that he said he could not feel amid the painkiller that is victory.
"I'm not feeling it right now," he said of his injury. "I'm sure I will in a few minutes."
The Padres entered play with a half-game lead in the NL West and a 13-4 record against the Dodgers this season.
The game did not go according to form, not when you consider Padres starter Jake Peavy was the ace of the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic and the Dodgers' Brad Penny was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star game.
Penny got the first two batters, but needed nine pitches to do so. He went to three balls on Adrian Gonzalez, who singled. He went to three balls on Mike Piazza, who doubled home Gonzalez. He walked Russell Branyan.
Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt rushed to the mound, presumably to tell Penny to throw strikes. So Mike Cameron creamed Penny's first pitch for a triple that scored Piazza and Branyan. Geoff Blum singled home Cameron, and the Padres led, 4-0.
Penny threw 34 pitches in the inning. The Padres continued to wear down Penny, but they never did nick him for another run. He and Peavy each gave up four runs in five innings and got no decision.


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A wedding is one of the only times in your life where you will spend thousands of dollars in a matter of months and not think twice about it. It is also a time that you can turn your spending into miles for your honeymoon, or any other trip you may take down the road.
To maximize miles when paying for a wedding put everything, and I mean everything that you can, on your points earning credit card. There are so many expenses for a wedding – from the dress, venue, flowers, food, drinks, decor, photography and more. This gives you a lot of opportunities to use your credit card and earn miles as you put down deposits and final payments for the wedding.
You can earn even more points by:
- Opening a branded credit card if you're getting married at a hotel. With a hotel branded credit card you can earn around 5 points per dollar on all expenses at the hotel. This can add up as the venue rental, food, and drink will all be billed under the hotel.
- Using your Chase Sapphire Preferred card to pay for your food and drink expenses on the first Friday of the month to earn 3 points per dollar vs. the standard 2 points. I was able to pay my bill early to maximize my points.
- Offering to put things on your card, even if someone else is paying for it. You can keep the points and have them write you a check to cover it.
- Using a shopping portal to earn miles on anything you purchase online for the wedding.
- Opting to earn miles on your hotel. I was able to earn 3,000 United miles for a 2 night stay in a suite at the Dana Hotel, where I stayed the night before the wedding and both of us stayed together after the wedding.
Things NOT to do:
- Don't select your vendors based on the fact that they take credit cards. Many of my best vendors did phenomenal work, but were smaller companies who did not take credit cards. I would choose quality and reliability over miles any day of the week.
- Don't spend more money than you would have in order to earn miles – stick with your budget and if everything else is the same, always go for the lowest cost item.
- Don't turn into a pointszilla. Weddings are stressful as it is, don't let this become an added stressor.
We were able to leverage all of the miles that we earned to book our honeymoon flights to southeast Asia! We will have more installments on places that we went and things that we did during our 3 week adventure in coming posts.


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I thought this post would be timely with all the pumpkin we are likely to have around the house for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States. Resist the ridiculousness of consumerism that has smeared Black Friday into Thanksgiving night and hang out and do home spa treatments with your family and friends!
This homemade mask is one of the few "products" I have ever used that literally left my skin radiant and visibly improved upon rinsing and for hours afterward. The pumpkin is hydrating and contains antioxidants A, C, and E, which keep the skin looking youthful. The pumpkin's phytonutrients like cartenoids neutralize free radicals in the skin. The cinnamon increases circulation, the clay draws out impurities, and the honey and oil moisturize. It's the perfect combination for beautiful skin, really.
Mix the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canned or fresh pumpkin
- 1/4 cup bentonite clay
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp almond oil
- 2 Tsp cinnamon
An amazing product to use for the bentonite clay is Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, which is basically pure bentonite. It's really hard for the geologist in me to resist talking about clay mineralogy here but I will restrain myself! The clay also works incredibly well for blackheads, pore clearing, and acne as a mask when mixed in to a paste with water or apple cider vinegar.
If you have access to manuka honey, I would highly recommend using that as a portion of the honey required for this mask. Manuka honey is a special honey from New Zealand. It is a monofloral honey so the bees only visit the flower of the manuka tree. This tree is otherwise known as tea tree, which is well-renowned for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. If you have problem skin, this is a wonderful way to harness the naturally antiseptic qualities of the tea tree through the honey. I'll reference manuka a lot on this site because I am pretty obsessed with it. Manuka honey is now available at some Whole Foods markets and can also be found on Amazon.
Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes, and be ready for quite the rinse when it's time to remove it as the clay is super sticky and hardens. Note that your face may be slightly reddened after removing this mask, so be sure to test out how your skin will react before applying this before an event. The redness generally fades within an hour. Any extra mask can be saved in the fridge for about a week. I like to wrap up the extra in wax paper.


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BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
Information about the course:
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of work health and safety (WHS) consultation and participation processes in the workplace as part of a systematic approach to managing WHS.
This unit applies to individuals who contribute to the implementation of WHS consultation and participation processes as part of their WHS supervisory responsibilities.
The unit applies to people who work in a broad range of WHS roles across all industries.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Target audience:
Existing workers in this industry who may require additional WHS information.
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Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for:
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- Option 1 Full course: 32 hours face-to-face training
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Giving honor my ancestors, who died brutal deaths due to the hatred of their skin color and the entire reason why a civil war was being fought in the first place: SLAVERY and the battle of economic control of the resources that slavery generated from the South.
I wanted to share some not so- well- known facts surrounding Memorial Day, that will hopefully give celebrating this holiday a little deeper meaning other than getting a day off from school, work to eat a plate of pork ribs, bbq baked beans & potato salad. For many years in my ignorance, I celebrated this holiday doing that very thing, not even really knowing the origin, history, or even the significance Black men contributed to this holiday.
According to historian David W. Blight of Yale University explains how the memorial for Black soldiers began:
"Thousands of black Charlestonians, most former slaves, remained in the city and conducted a series of commemorations to declare their sense of the meaning of the war. The largest of these events, and unknown until some extraordinary luck in my recent research, took place on May 1, 1865. During the final year of the war, the Confederates had converted the planters' horse track, the Washington Race Course and Jockey Club, into an outdoor prison. Union soldiers were kept in horrible conditions in the interior of the track; at least 257 died of exposure and disease and were hastily buried in a mass grave behind the grandstand. Some twenty-eight black workmen went to the site, re-buried the Union dead properly, and built a high fence around the cemetery. They whitewashed the fence and built an archway over an entrance on which they inscribed the words, "Martyrs of the Race Course."
At 9 am on May 1, the procession stepped off led by three thousand black schoolchildren carrying arm loads of roses and singing "John Brown's Body." The children were followed by several hundred black women with baskets of flowers, wreaths and crosses. Then came black men marching in cadence, followed by contingents of Union infantry and other black and white citizens. As many as possible gathering in the cemetery enclosure; a childrens' choir sang "We'll Rally around the Flag," the "Star-Spangled Banner," and several spirituals before several black ministers read from scripture. No record survives of which biblical passages rung out in the warm spring air, but the spirit of Leviticus 25 was surely present at those burial rites: "for it is the jubilee; it shall be holy unto you… in the year of this jubilee he shall return every man unto his own possession."
Following the solemn dedication the crowd dispersed into the infield and did what many of us do on Memorial Day: they enjoyed picnics, listened to speeches, and watched soldiers drill. Among the full brigade of Union infantry participating was the famous 54th Massachusetts and the 34th and 104th U.S. Colored Troops, who performed a special double-columned march around the gravesite. The war was over, and Decoration Day had been founded by African Americans in a ritual of remembrance and consecration. The war, they had boldly announced, had been all about the triumph of their emancipation over a slaveholders' republic, and not about state rights, defense of home, nor merely soldiers' valor and sacrifice."
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When I first started using organic shea butter about 12 years ago, I loved what it did for my skin, but it took me a while to get used to the very thick texture. Since shea butter melts at body temperature and absorbs rapidly into the skin, I took my time to apply it, but honestly it was a little time consuming. Despite the thickness I stuck with it because the benefits far outweighed those small details. I began to feel my skin tightening, smoothing, my tone evening out and there was no way I was going to let that go! "Lotion" has not touched this body for well over a decade!
In its original state unrefined Shea butter can be hard and sometimes not so easy to apply on a larger skin area. If you're looking for a creamier, softer, fluffier and more like fancy commercial creams, without the chemicals, then whipped shea butter is definitely for you! Whipped shea butter doesn't change its wealthy mineral healing properties and you benefit from the soft smooth and ease of application. Making a whipped shea butter cream is little bit more demanding and requires some practice and trial and error effort, but well worth it in the end.
While making whipped shea butter cream, I also add some other natural carrier oils and essential oils depending on what people like in fragrance & purpose of their shea butter cream. For instance, if I'm making a special blend for hair, or for eczema I'll infuse pure oils like coconut, aloe vera, grape seed, Jamaican black castor oil just to name a few. These oils boost the healing power of shea butter tremendously and nurtures your skin with the moisture balance it needs to prevent extreme dryness.
I've found the most common use for my shea butter for men is after hair cuts and after shaving. Eventually, they see the benefit of using it all over and get the ultimate shea experience!
For people with sensitive skin, I recommend the unscented whipped, or one with a natural oil mix like pure Vitamin E, avocado or grape seed. The body oil blends may sting a little on broken skin, open cuts/wounds, so having a jar of raw/infused shea butter handy is always recommended.
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Adhesion of Polymers
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Advanced MEMS Packaging
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CMOS Nanoelectronics: Analog and RF VLSI Circuits
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CNC Handbook
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Computer-Aided Drug Design and Delivery Systems
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Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials, Fourth Edition
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Conflict Resolution
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Construction Administration for Architects
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Construction Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook
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Construction Databook
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Construction Operations Manual of Policies and Procedures, Fifth Edition
Author(s): Sidney M. Levy, Andrew M. Civitello, Jr.
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ninth Edition
Author(s): Robert L. Peurifoy, P.E., Clifford J. Schexnayder, P.E., Ph.D., Robert L. Schmitt, P.E., Ph.D., Aviad Shapira, D.Sc.
Construction Waterproofing Handbook, Second Edition
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Corrosion Engineering
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CPM in Construction Management, Eighth Edition
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CPM in Construction Management, Seventh Edition
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Creating a Kaizen Culture: Align the Organization, Achieve Breakthrough Results, and Sustain the Gains
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Critical Path Method (CPM) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling
Author(s): E. William East, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition
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Data Communications and Networking, Fourth Edition
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Dean's Analytical Chemistry Handbook, Second Edition
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Demand Driven Performance: Using Smart Metrics
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Design for Advanced Manufacturing: Technologies and Processes
Author(s): LaRoux K. Gillespie
Design for Environment: A Guide to Sustainable Product Development, Second Edition
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Design for Manufacturability Handbook, Second Edition
Author(s): James G.Bralla
Design for Six Sigma: A Roadmap for Product Development, Second Edition
Author(s): Kai Yang, Basem S. El-Haik
Design for Six Sigma for Service
Author(s): Kai Yang
Design of Low-Noise Amplifiers for Ultra-Wideband Communications
Author(s): Roberto Díaz Ortega, Sunil Lalchand Khemchandani, Hugo García Vázquez, Francisco Javier del Pino Suárez
Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants: WEF Manual of Practice No. 8 ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 76, Fifth Edition
Author(s): Water Environment Federation
Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures, Second Edition
Author(s): Narendra Taly, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Design of Transformers
Author(s): Indrajit Dasgupta
Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Sixth Edition
Author(s): The Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Design of Wood Structures—ASD/LRFD, Seventh Edition
Author(s): Donald E. Breyer, P.E., Kelly E. Cobeen, S.E., Kenneth J. Fridley, Ph.D., David G. Pollock, Ph.D., P.E.
Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD, Sixth Edition
Author(s): Donald E. Breyer, Kenneth J. Fridle, Kelly E. Cobeen, David G. Pollock
Design-Build: Planning Through Development
Author(s): Jeffrey L. Beard, Edward C. Wundram, Michael C. Loulakis
Digital Analysis of Remotely Sensed Imagery
Author(s): Jay Gao
Digital Filters: Analysis, Design, and Signal Processing Applications
Author(s): Andreas Antoniou, Ph.D.
Digital Logic Design and Computer Organization: With Computer Architecture for Security
Author(s): Nikrouz Faroughi, Ph.D.
Digital System Design with FPGA: Implementation Using Verilog and VHDL
Author(s): Cem Ünsalan, Ph.D., Bora Tar, Ph.D.
Dimensioning and Tolerancing Handbook
Author(s): Paul Drake, Jr.
Disassembly Line: Balancing and Modeling
Author(s): Seamus M. McGovern, Surendra M. Gupta
Disaster Science and Management
Author(s): Tushar Bhattacharya
Distillation Control and Optimization: Operation Fundamentals through Software Control
Author(s): Alessandro Brambilla
Distillation Design
Author(s): Henry Z. Kister
Distillation Operation
Author(s): Henry Z. Kister
DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones
Author(s): Ian Cinnamon, Romi S. Kadri, Fitz Tepper
Drucker Lectures: Essential Lessons on Management, Society and Economy
Author(s): Rick Wartzman
Ductile Design of Steel Structures, Second Edition
Author(s): Michel Bruneau, Ph.D., P.Eng., Chia-Ming Uang, Ph.D., Rafael Sabelli, S.E.
Dynamic Analysis of Skeletal Structures: Force and Displacement Methods and Iterative Techniques
Author(s): Seetharamulu Kaveti
Earth Retention Systems Handbook
Author(s): Alan Macnab
Earthquake Engineering: Theory and Implementation with the 2015 International Building Code, Third Edition
Author(s): Nazzal S. Armouti, Ph.D., P.E.
Effective Coaching, Second Edition
Author(s): Marshall J. Cook, Laura Poole
Electric Motor Handbook
Author(s): James L. Kirtley, Jr., H. Wayne Beaty, Nirmal K Ghai, Steven B Leeb, Richard H. Lyon
Electric Power Distribution, Sixth edition
Author(s): Amarjit Singh Pabla
Electrical Design of Overhead Power Transmission Lines
Author(s): Masoud Farzaneh, Ph.D., Shahab Farokhi, Ph.D., William A. Chisholm, Ph.D.
Electrical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Second Edition
Author(s): Robert Hickey
Electrical Equipment Handbook: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Author(s): Philip Kiameh
Electrical Power Distribution
Author(s): TETRA TECH
Electrical Power Systems Quality, Third Edition
Author(s): Surya Santoso, Ph.D.,, Mark F. McGranaghan, Roger C. Dugan, H. Wayne Beaty
Electrical Safety Handbook, Fourth Edition
Author(s): John Cadick, P.E.,, Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer, M.D., M.P.A.,, Dennis K. Neitzel, C.P.E.,, Al Winfield,
Electrical Safety of Low-Voltage Systems
Author(s): Massimo Mitolo
Electromechanical Devices & Components Illustrated Sourcebook
Author(s): Brian S. Elliott
Electronic Filter Design Handbook, Fourth Edition
Author(s): Arthur B. Williams, Fred J. Taylor
Electronic Instrument Handbook, Third Edition
Author(s): Clyde F.Coombs Jr.
Electronic Materials and Processes Handbook, Third Edition
Author(s): Charles A. Harper
Electronic Technology Handbook
Author(s): Neil Sclater
Electronic Troubleshooting, Fourth Edition
Author(s): Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D., Aram S. Agajanian, Ph.D.
Electronics from the Ground Up: Learn by Hacking, Designing, and Inventing
Author(s): Ronald Quan
Electronics Manufacturing: With Lead-Free, Halogen-Free, and Conductive-Adhesive Materials
Author(s): John H. Lau, C.P. Wong, Ning-Cheng Lee, Shi-Wei Ricky Lee
Electro-Optics Handbook, Second Edition
Author(s): Ronald W Waynant, Marwood N. Ediger
Elements of Fracture Mechanics
Author(s): Prof. Prashant Kumar
Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, Fourth Edition
Author(s): Paul R. Wolf, Ph.D., Bon A. Dewitt, Ph.D., Benjamin E. Wilkinson, Ph.D.
Emergency Management for Facility and Property Managers
Author(s): Dr. Richard P. Payant
Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Second Edition
Author(s): Francis M. Vanek, Louis D. Albright, Largus T. Angenent
Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Third Edition
Author(s): Francis M. Vanek, Ph.D., Louis D. Albright, Ph.D., Largus T. Angenent, Ph.D.
Energy-Efficient Industrial Systems: Evaluation and Implementation
Author(s): Dr. Lal Jayamaha
Engineering Green Chemical Processes: Renewable and Sustainable Design
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Engineering Guide to LEED - New Construction: Sustainable Construction for Engineers
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Engineering Plastics Handbook
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Engineering Problem-Solving 101: Time-Tested and Timeless Techniques
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Engineering Project Management for the Global High-Technology Industry
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Entrepreneurial Finance, Third Edition: Finance and Business Strategies for the Serious Entrepreneur
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Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering
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Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications
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Environmental Monitoring Handbook
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Expanders for Oil and Gas Operations: Design, Applications, and Troubleshooting
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Camping provides the perfect opportunity to escape from today's fast-paced world and reconnect with nature. Investing in the right camping equipment can help make your outdoor adventures much more enjoyable. Here are some essential pieces of gear that you should consider buying before your next camping trip:
1. A tent. Tents provide protection from the weather and a relatively safe place to sleep. Look for a tent that is waterproof, easy to set up, and large enough to accommodate everyone in your party.
2. A sleeping bag and sleeping pad. You will be much more comfortable sleeping if you have a high-quality sleeping pad and sleeping bag. The pad helps raise your body up off of the ground, protecting you from any sharp sticks or roots. The sleeping bag, on the other hand, keeps your body warm on even the coolest nights. Look for a sleeping bag that is rated for the minimum temperature that you will experience on your camping trips.
3. Cooking gear. Most people choose to cook over a campfire when they are outdoors. To make the process easier, be sure to bring matches, firewood, a stove, a grill rack, cooking pots, cooking utensils, and a potholder. You also may want to include a Dutch oven, coffee pot, and trash bags.
4. Warm clothing. No matter what time of year you are camping, the evenings and nights can get chilly. Bring multiple layers of blankets so that you can add more clothes if you need to warm up.
5. Personal items. Don't forget personal care essentials such as toilet paper, sunscreen, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a brush, and lip balm.
Camping is a lot more fun when you have the right gear. This list of essential camping equipment should ensure that you have everything that you need on your next trip.


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This is my favorite post!!!! I LOVE this!
Their space is stunning. I definitely need to catch up on my shelter magazines. Have a great day!
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New 2018 Ford Transit Cudahy
2018 Ford Transit for Sale in Cudahy, WI
Are you looking for a work vehicle, but need more room then what you get from a truck or small van? Then Ewald's Venus Ford is the place to go. They have the new lineup of 2018 Ford Transit that is available today to lease or own. These Transit Connect were made with the hard worker who needs space in mind. Ford has built the 2018 Transit for people who need a mobile work-space and not just a workhorse. Available in 3 different trims, with 1 van options and 2 wagon options. When you consider the interior upfits, the possibilities are endless and one of them is sure to be the right fit for you. It's time to find your mobile work-space in your new Transit Connect from Ewald's Venus Ford on East Layton Avenue near Milwaukee. When you make this purchase, you will feel relieved because you found a reliable work vehicle with the amount of space you need.
Transportation Royalty
This vehicle is great for someone who wants a work vehicle that gets great gas mileage, isn't huge, but still can handle the toughest jobs. Ford didn't forget about technology either, the Transit is jam packed with plenty of cool new features.With steering wheel controls, remote vehicle start, remote keyless entry, SYNC, and Bluetooth, your job will be much easier to do. With MyFord Touch you won't have to worry about getting lost because their built-in navigation will make sure you always know where you are going. A lot of thought was put into making sure all the modern conveniences were made accessible to you, making it easy to save money by only picking what you need or want. It's time to load up your 2018 Ford Transit and see how easy it is to work while on the road.
With all that space in the 2018 Transit at Ewald's Venus Ford near Milwaukee, you will be able to transport everyone and everything you need to get the work done and it will stay organized thanks to the way it was designed. With all the interior options available, your vehicle will be unique and will fit your specific needs. Ford has built the 2018 Transit with Wisconsin workers in mind and has made sure that it will handle any thing you can throw at it. Another positive is that it is not an expensive oversized truck, if you need to transport people in a truck, it would take forever to get done. In a 2018 Ford Transit you can get up to 7 passenger seats meaning that you can transport more people, quicker. This vehicle is just as comfortable on the streets as it is off-road, or at the construction site. The interior is also designed with the hard worker in mind, because it is very easy to clean out thanks to the cloth seats and vinyl trim. The last thing you need to be worrying about is accidentally staining something.
If you make constant trips to Milwaukee or mainly spend your time around Cudahy, you won't feel bogged down when you are driving in your 2018 Transit. Ford takes pride in their vehicles and is confident that this will be a durable work or transport vehicle. The technology in this vehicle makes sure that you will stay connected to your clients or workplace wherever you go. Even though this is not a truck, it is still able to tow and haul just like one. This is a great work vehicle for someone who wants something that is stylish and and can handle numerous passengers.
Ford has made sure that the 2018 Transit is built with you in mind, that is why there are so many trims and options available. It has been engineered to make sure that it can withstand hard work for many years, something a lot of companies cannot say. This vehicle is great for any occasion or occupation. See what all the talk is about and check out the 2018 Ford Transit. This is one business decision you will never regret.


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Large overhead conveyor delivers material
If you've driven east from Canyon County toward Boise recently, you've probably seen the big white "Knife River" tube running across Interstate 84 between the median and the right shoulder.
It is a behemoth, just 17 feet off the ground. Spanning 124 feet with a mouth six feet in diameter, the tube serves as a massive conveyor, delivering materials to the work area for the Meridian to Garrity widening project under way. The tube is expected to be in place through mid-August, although the widening project will continue until 2010.
When complete, the reconstructed interstate below the tube will have three lanes and a median barrier between Nampa and Meridian. Combined, interstate will have six lanes in the area. The I-84, Garrity to Meridian project is expected to cost approximately $113 million.
The primary purpose of the conveyor is a safety issue - to eliminate the clashes that might occur between trucks bringing in job materials and the traveling public.
The conveyor tube will be used to safely transport construction material into the median during the widening project without disrupting traffic.
A similar conveyor method has been used a few times before in southwest Idaho, on the Wye Interchange and Cole/Overland Interchange projects.
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Product Description
Item: Padded Little Felt Cupcakes Mix & Match Your Own Design
Size: appro 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch when completed (12mm)
5 Colors Top: Pink, Hot Pink, Blue, Green and Purple ( 10 pcs per color)
3 Colors Base: White, Pink and Light Brown ( 20 pc per color)
Qty: a total of 110 pcs
Very adorable little felt cupcakes to mix and match your own. You will receive them in seperate piece to create 50pcs of these fun, colorful and cute cupcakes. You might like to add extra embellishments like rhinestones, tiny dots, etc.
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FM Radio Player
I'm back with a new tool I've made. 🙂
FM Radio Player is a small application designed to play radio stations through plugins. This means any coder can extend the program with new radio stations.
Note: Recording works only on the stations which don't require AAC+ codec.
You can find information about how to create a plugin in the readme.txt file.
Here are some key features of "FM Radio Player":
· Add to startup
· View last ten songs/shows played
· Record radio station
· View information about songs (including lyrics, youtube link and itunes link)
· Pluginable
· Upload/Download plugins from a centralized server (you must create an account in order to upload)
· Song notification
· Auto update
· Tray icon
· Send feedback
For updates just use the option available in the program to check for new versions.
Hope you'll like it! You can give me feedback here, or just use the feedback feature in the program.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced two separate, nationwide recalls of 5.6 million brand-name dehumidifiers sold at retail due to safety concerns, according to a special report by Aprilaire. The recalls are a result of hundreds of units bursting into flames, causing $24 million in damages.
There are several ways HVAC professionals can help keep homeowners safe.


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Brand: John S Brana Designer Jewelry
- Measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in Length x 3/4 inches in Width. 14K Gold-filled French Earwires, for pierced ears only.
- MAINTENANCE-FREE CARE. All copper jewelry is coated with a durable clear non-toxic polymer to prevent tarnishing and oxidation formation.
- HANDMADE IN THE USA. Handmade personally by award-winning jewelry designer John S Brana in his San Francisco jewelry studio.
- LIFETIME GUARANTEE. John S Brana Designer Jewelry will inspect, clean, polish and maintain your jewelry for free for as long as you own it.
- FREE SHIPPING. Shipped USPS First-Class Mail with Tracking. Purchase will arrive in an attractive Black Gift Box ready for giving.
Love the hammered jewelry trend but prefer your jewelry to have a softer, more feminine look? The John S Brana Hammered Copper Medium Tear Drop Earrings are the perfect solution to your fashion conundrum. The copper precious metal gives these exquisite earrings the feel of rose gold with a hue that has a touch of pink. The hammered texture will have you looking incredibly trendy, but the traditional tear drop shape is timeless enough to ensure that you'll be wearing these earrings with everything for years to come.
Crafted by hand from start to finish in the USA, the John S Brana Hammered Copper Medium Tear Drop Earrings are genuine copper. The tear drop shape of the earrings is slightly geometric with straight sides coming to a rounded bottom for a chic, contemporary look. The copper is protected by a clear coating that helps it resist tarnishing. The findings and the French earwires are crafted out of durable metal filled with 14-karat gold.
Jewelry designer John S Brana handcrafts jewelry that's suitable for a wide range of occasions, from formal to casual and everything in between! So whether it's a day at the office or a night out on the town, these jewelry items are sure to fit the bill. You'll also find lots of coordinating items, so you can give the gift of a complete set, comprised of earrings, a necklace, bracelet and ring.
Each Copper jewelry item is coated with a durable clear lacquer to prevent tarnishing and patina formation and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
In addition to crafting beautiful Copper jewelry items, John S. Brana also works in a range of other metals, such as aluminum, brass, copper, silver, gold and bronze.
Makes a great 10th Wedding Anniversary present, Valentine's Day gift, or Christmas present!


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Cannes 2012: Tim Roth Joins Jennifer Lynch's 'A Fall From Grace'
Roth will play a homicide detective hunting down a serial killer.
If Tim Roth can sneak away from his duties as head of the Un Certain Regard jury, he's likely to be found huddling with director Jennifer Lynch, since he's been tapped to star in his next project A Fall From Grace, which is looking to begin filming this summer in St. Louis, Mo.
Roth is to play a homicide detective on the trail of a serial killer.
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"It's about a lot of dark, taboo issues, but it's really a drama about wounds," says Lynch, who's scheduled to be joined by Roth, schedule permitting, for a Wednesday panel at the American Pavilion.
Eric Wilkinson has written the screenplay and will produce the project with his Apothecary Films partner David Michaels.


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Does your organization build web and mobile applications for your customers, clients and/or employees? Do you want to get those applications out into their hands quicker and with less maintainability from your already over-worked IT staff? Knowing and understanding what the Open Data Protocol (OData) can bring to your enterprise will allow you to build one data platform for all aspects of your IT needs. It will open up a new way to look at your data that you may not have thought possible.
Interested in OData? Want to discover what the next revolution in data will be? In this workshop, the attendee is invited to consider the many opportunities and challenges for data-intensive applications, inter-organizational data sharing for "data mashups," the establishment of new processes and pipelines, and an agenda to exploit the opportunities as well as stay ahead of the data deluge.
The Open Data Protocol (OData) is a Web protocol for querying and updating data which provides a way to unlock your data and free it from silos that exist in applications today. OData does this by applying and building upon Web technologies such as HTTP, Atom Publishing Protocol (AtomPub) and JSON to provide access to information from a variety of applications, services, and stores.
OData is consistent with the way the Web works – it makes a deep commitment to URIs for resource identification and commits to an HTTP-based, uniform interface for interacting with those resources (just like the Web). This commitment to core Web principles allows OData to enable a new level of data integration and interoperability across a broad range of clients, servers, services, and tools.
The protocol emerged from experiences implementing AtomPub clients and servers in a variety of products over the past several years. OData is being used to expose and access information from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, relational databases, file systems, content management systems and traditional Web sites.
In this workshop Chris Woodruff of Woodruff Solutions LLC will go further and give hands on learning that will prepare the attendee when they leave the 2 day OData event.
Who will benefit from this workshop?
- Application Development Managers
- Application/Software Architects
- Application/Software Developers and Engineers
- Database Developers
Workshop Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Design, write and test server-side OData REST API's
- Implement OData using C# and ASP.NET Web API
- Implement simple mobile and web applications using Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
- Learn best practices and advanced topics on producing and consuming OData REST API's
Woodruff Solutions LLC can customize the OData and ASP.NET Web API training to achieve specific organizational objectives.
Instructor Info
Chris Woodruff (or Woody as he is commonly known as) has a degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University's College of Engineering. Woody has been developing and architecting software solutions for almost 15 years and has worked in many different platforms and tools. He is a community leader, helping such events as GRDevNight, GRDevDay, West Michigan Day of .NET and CodeMash. He was also instrumental in bringing the popular Give Camp event to Western Michigan where technology professionals lend their time and development expertise to assist local non-profits. As a speaker and podcaster, Woody has spoken and discussed a variety of topics, including database design and open source. He has been a Microsoft MVP in Visual C#, Data Platform and SQL and was recognized in 2010 as one of the top 20 MVPs world-wide. Woody owns and leads Woodruff Solutions LLC to provide solutions involving mobile apps and the services that drive mobile solutions.
Technical Prerequisites
Participants should have high-level language programming experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, C# and ASP.NET Web API.
Course Format
Hands-on lecture/workshop
The Workshop is priced at $1500 for each attendee (plus T&E) with a minimum of 6 attendees and a maximum of 18 for each workshop. We can either come on your site or set up a location for your team to gather for the workshop (additional costs for this service).
Contact Details
For more information or to discuss setting up a workshop for your organization contact Chris Woodruff at firstname.lastname@example.com or call him at (616) 724-6885
Open Data Protocol (OData) Workshop Agenda
Day 1
|8:45 am to 9:00 am
|Introductions and Overview of the OData Workshop
|9:00 am to 10:00 am
|Introducing the Open Data Protocol
|10:00 am to 10:30 am
|The Metadata and Service Model of OData
|10:30 am to 10:45 am
|Coffee Break
|10:45 am to 12:00 pm
|URI Conventions of OData
|12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
|1:15 pm to 2:00 pm
|Hands-on Lab
|2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
|Format Conventions of OData
|2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
|Coffee Break
|3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
|OData HTTP Conventions and Operations
|3:45 pm to 4:15 pm
|Hands-on Lab
|4:15 pm to 4:30 pm
|Recap and Review
Day 2
|8:45 am to 9:00 am
|Review of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2
|9:00 am to 10:00 am
|Going Beyond CRUD with OData
|10:00 am to 10:30 am
|Extending OData
|10:30 am to 10:45 am
|Coffee Break
|10:45 am to 12:00 pm
|Hands-on Lab: Creating an OData Feed using ASP.NET Web API
|12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
|1:15 pm to 2:00 pm
|Overview: Consuming OData in a Windows 8/Windows Phone app
|2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
|Hands on Lab: Consuming OData in a Windows 8/Windows Phone app
|2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
|Coffee Break
|3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
|Overview: Consuming OData in a Web App Using JSON
|3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
|Hands-on Lab: Consuming OData in a Web App Using JSON
|4:15 pm to 4:30 pm
|Recap and Review


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On January 25, Sun Group officially opened the biggest theme park in Southeast Asia, Dragon Park, in HANOI – Ninh Binh Nitrogenous Fertilizer Plant had incurred an accumulated loss of more than VND1.7
Ninh Binh fertilizer plant loses VND1.7 trillion in three years – Ninh Binh fertilizer plant loses VND1.7 trillion in three years – News from the Saigon TimesAgriculture, Currency, Economy, Government, import, Vietnam 18th January 2017
TCC Group has officially announced the rebranding of Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam to MM Mega Market
TCC Group unveils MM Mega Market brand name in Vietnam | Corporate News, Latest BusinessCurrency, Economy, Government, Investment, Vietnam 11th January 2017
Source: Samsung Display plans to invest another .5 billion in Vietnam: Yonhap
Samsung Display plans to invest another .5 billion in Vietnam: YonhapExport, Investment, Vietnam 11th January 2017
HANOI – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a directive ordering each ministry, agency and locality
PM Phuc orders annual staff reduction of 2% until 2021 – News from the Saigon TimesCurrency, Government, Vietnam 10th January 2017
Yamaha Vietnam sued for breach of employment contract | Corporate News, Latest Business Source: Yamaha
Yamaha Vietnam sued for breach of employment contractEconomy, Vietnam 10th January 2017
The fundamental change of the knowledge-based economy is leading to the risk that the rich countries
"4th Industrial Revolution": Expensive costs for poor countries that reject changes – News VietNamNetCurrency, Economy, Government, Investment, Vietnam 9th January 2017
VietNamNet – News – eNewspaper Source: News VietNamNet
Non-food brands seek opportunities to franchise in VietnamCurrency, Economy, Investment, Vietnam 8th January 2017
'Lucky money' in demand ahead of Tết – Economy – VietNam NewsBanking, Currency, Economy, Government, Vietnam 4th January 2017
The government investigates how family connections might sway politics. Source: Family matters: Vietnam
Family matters: Vietnam battles nepotism in government offices – VnExpress InternationalEconomy, Government, Vietnam 3rd January 2017
A new regional labor report finds Vietnam has the largest low-skilled workforce in the region. Source:
Why is it so hard to hire skilled workers in Vietnam? – VnExpress InternationalEconomy, Vietnam 2nd January 2017
Source: Ho Chi Minh City provides financial assistance for startups
Ho Chi Minh City provides financial assistance for startupsEconomy, Government, Investment, Vietnam 1st January 2017
HANOI – Local experts have delved into the low labor productivity of State employees at many forums
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This is it guys! Your Wedding! One of the biggest days of your lives! The symbolic start of your life together. I know how exciting this time is, and I know how special this day is. So much thought and planning goes into this day, so many special sentimental details, so many people coming together to create a day that you will want to remember forever, and that you will want to share with your kids, and one day your grandkids!
This is probably the one day that you will have all of the most precious people in your lives together at one time, sharing and creating moments and memories that you cherish forever. Thats where I come in. I would be truly honoured to be there for you on that day, capturing your story. The laughter, the tears, the hugs, the little moments that happen in the blink of an eye. I will work with you to create a lasting record of these memories, to tell the story of your wedding, and provide you with an album that you will treasure for the rest of your lives, and will be an heirloom for generations to come.
Let's get to know each other! Its so important that we are a great fit, so that I can work with you for the most awesome results! I would love to meet up in person, jump on FaceTime, Skype, or even just an old fashioned phone call, so that you can ask me any questions that you might have, and so that we know that we will have a great time creating your images!
Time to capture some memories!
Starting with your engagement session, where we will have a fun relaxed time, taking a few photos to record this time of nervous anticipation. Then, before you know it, the big day is here. Makeup, shoes, flowers, THE DRESS! Nervous fumbling with ties, and that heartstopping moment where you first set eyes on each other. The tears and joy of the ceremony and that first amazing kiss. I am there to capture it, and to make sure that you will always have images to remember the smallest details and most fleeting moments. My job is to fit in seamlessly and to help make your day go perfectly.
There is nothing quite like looking through your wedding photos for the first time! It is a whirlwind of emotion, as the day comes rushing back to you. Shortly after your big day, we will get together again and you will see your beautiful images for the first time. I will also work with you to create the most stunning personalised album or artwork to preserve your precious memories for generations to come.
My packages start at $3000 however every wedding is unique, so I am more than happy to discuss your needs and work out a personalised package for you. All packages include a stunning Wedding Album, digital files and credit towards products from the "Wedding Collection". I also offer options for extra coverage including additional photographers, rehearsal dinners and destination weddings.
So that I can give my clients the absolute best service, I only take a limited number of weddings per year. I also think it is important that we really fit well together, so I would love to talk to you and find out more about you and your big day!
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You would think that a city, which consistently ranks high on lists measuring urban quality of life, would have an unusual amount of culinary delights on offer. Geneva certainly doesn't disappoint. Its location, between the Rhône river and Lake Geneva, guarantees a fair amount of watering holes with magnificent views choose from, and equally stunning dishes to taste from. The peaceful region knows a long agricultural history, and local produce tops many of the best menus around. And although Geneva is still a classical French cuisine stronghold, there are more and more restaurants and cafés serving updated modern classics, sometimes even with a hipster twist …
Rue de la Maison-Forte 16, 1287 Laconnex
Both a vineyard, a bar and a restaurant, sample a taste of the rich wine-making tradition of the Rhône in an informal, elegant setting.
Rue de la Corraterie 21
This Michelin-starred local favourite serves sumptuous organic entrées in an haute trattoria-style location in Old Town. Chefs Paulo Airaudo and Francesco Gasbarro whip up some of the best pasta you'll taste north of the big boot.
Rue du Rhône 7
Known as much for its stylish décor as its lengthy list of wines, simple chic takes on local dishes as you lounge in the picturesque terrace overlooking the gently lapping water.
Chemin des Rousses 2
Founded by a patisserie chef and a former fashion designer, BE Choux is a new concept of the typical round pastry with a delicious crème filling. Prepared according to artisanal recipes with organic ingredients, BE Choux works with produce that is either equitably sourced or local. Merging tradition with modernity, they've come up with truly original flavours, such as a filling that combines pistachio with olive oil.
Rue du Conseil-Général 12
The avocado toast trend has made its way to Geneva too. With hanging plants providing the greenery, wooden tables, metal chairs and naked lightbulbs suspended from the ceiling, this café is a hipster hang-out where you can get toasties as well as açai bowls, chia seed puddings as well as avocado toast – and ginger tea shots at the bar.
Place du Molard 5
Located in an area of Geneva that has been a merchant's centre since 1302, the Café du Centre was established in 1724 – one of the cities oldest brasseries –, near the Léman Lake, where fishermen used to rest on benches. Today, the restaurant is renowned for its fish and oysters, served with the fresh fruits and vegetables that also used to be traded here. Its vast terrace is a real draw on sunny days for locals and visitors alike.
Route d'Hermance 287
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Also located on the edges of Lac Leman is Le Floris, a 'bistronomic' restaurant and family business now in its 20th year. The menu is daring with an eye for attractive plating, something that didn't escape the attention of Gault & Millau judges. Sit on the terrace that boasts 360° views on the lake, and take in these directional dishes based on local market produce.
Switzerland's bastion of all things luxury, Geneva is a hotspot of wealthy, cultured cool. Peek in our Travel Journal to discover more about fashion house Bally and glimpse some jaw-dropping jewels by De Grisogono. For more design guides browse through the White Line Hotel collection, full of under-the-radar guides to all things design in: New York, Paris, Zurich, Lisbon, Rome, Barcelona, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Vienna.


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You must be in need of something to help you in the task of shifting those heavy and bulky loads!
Crane, a powerful lifting equipment can be helpful for you.
Day by day science is giving us new inventions rendering the power to do anything we want, and one such powerful mechanical boon is the Bridge Crane. The crane is basically used to lift heavy and bulky objects.
Its Utilization.....
This efficient tool is mainly required in industrial environment. Some of the industries where these cranes are widely used to shift the load from one place to another are steel mills, automotive, mining, shipyards, petroleum, power plant and aerospace.
Among all the above industries, steel industry is the one where these cranes are most commonly used. Until the steel is turns into a finished product, these cranes are used in each and every step of manufacturing process.
Another industry in the pipeline is Automobile industry where the bridge crane is used for handling the raw material. These cranes are used in paper mills too for removing heavy press rolls and facilitating in installation of massive equipment as heavy cast iron paper drying drums.
Needs an expert...
The structure of the bridge crane is quite complex, so an expert in the field is required for its installation. Safe installation is a prerequisite as the crane is used to handle heavy material. Always go for some credible manufacturer, able to provide you with a quality equipment with all the necessary services.


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Guy Somehow Guesses Wheel of Fortune Answer on First Guess with No Help [VIDEO]
No possible way I could have ever gotten that answer in a million years.
If it has been awhile since you have seen the final puzzle on 'Wheel of Fortune' the rules are pretty simple. You get the letters R-S-T-L-N-E, after that you get to pick three consonants and a vowel. Well this guy did not get a single letter from his guesses.
Honestly, that has to be a 'Wheel of Fortune' nightmare in your head. No way he would ever guess it, right? Turns out he nails it on the very first try. I was thinking New York...something, but I was way off.
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It's Not Brain Science- Build a Niche Affiliate Site
I suppose I should get some thoughts down here. I posted an intro to Affiliate marketing video nearly a year to the day since the previous post before that. Terrific. It's pretty much the story of my life that although I try, well.....
So here I am, over a year later, with the motivation to outline how to create a niche Affiliate site from scratch using WordPress.
WordPress (Wikipedia, 5/31/11): "WordPress is an open source blog tool and publishing platform powered by PHP and MySQL. It's often customized into a Content Management System. It has many features including a plug-in architecture and a template system. WordPress is used by over 14% of the 1,000,000 biggest websites."
First Thing's First
- Pick a topic. Make a firm choice in your area of expertise because you only get one. Let me say it another way: if you try and build content as an expert for ten different sites, with ten different topics, it will not work. Your time will be wasted and you will walk away defeated. I cannot emphasize this enough.
- Decide on a domain name. You are better off with a short, brandable domain rather than a long-hyphenated-keyword-match.com domain. If you can get something short and unique with a .com that's perfect, but you can still get creative otherwise. For example you have probably seen people use actual domain extensions as part of the branding (think del.icio.us or shopsocial.ly).
- Find a web host. There are plenty to choose from, and if you're just starting out all you'll need is a shared hosting platform...I use Hostican.com. Lucky for you the shared hosting providers are more similar than they are different, but you should still spend a bit of time looking around the web for consumer reviews of the different hosts.
WordPress & Configuration
The inherent nature of the WordPress CMS allows for easy categorization, tagging and archiving of your web content. Content can include anything from photographs, editorials and articles, to podcasts and videos. As Gary V says, "just make sure and put out good shit." Be authentic. Be yourself. Be the authority on your topic. Build your personal brand online. Whether you're a true authority or just a poser will come out clear as day in the content you put out.
Most shared web hosting platforms have one click installs of popular tools and scripts via admin interfaces like cpanel. If that's the case with your host (this might be something to find out before you choose on a host), installing WordPress literally takes seconds. If that's not the case don't sweat it because installing WordPress manually is not that difficult. Start here.
Once you have WordPress installed find a theme (or skin) that works for you. There are countless themes out there, but use this Free WordPress Themes database to search from. You can also find higher quality paid or custom themes, but to start out get a simple layout that's free. If you have some basic HTML or CSS skills than it's fairly easy to do some of your own customizations.
Now that you have a theme, tweak two important admin settings before you get started from within the WP panel: Permalinks & Privacy. More info on each below, including screen grabs.
Settings -> Permalinks
You can assign a custom permalink structure to the content you produce, and you should. Personally I think it's best to structure URLs to include the keywords you use in page or post titles, as well as categories. To do this simply go to "Settings" then "Permalinks" page, select "Custom Structure" then apply the following value to that field:
This allows permalinks (or URLs) of the content you produce to include category and postname keywords. So for example if I posted a fact on GeekArm.com about how bad it is to try and build ten thin Affiliates sites at once, the title might be something like: Focus or Lose. With the custom permalink structure in place, the archived URL would include the category (Facts) and the post title (Focus or Lose): http://www.geekarm.com/facts/focus-or-lose/
Settings -> Privacy
If you're building a niche Affiliate site it's essential that you allow search engines to get in and index your content. There is a specific setting for allowing or disallowing this on the "Settings" then "Privacy" page. Real simple...just select "I would like my site to be visible to everyone, including search engines (like Google, Bing, Technorati) and archivers" and then click "Save Changes".
If you own high profile SERPs with good content, for competitive KWs/product searches in your niche, you will convert sales and earn commissions. Of course the trick is going to be to win those SERPs, so dig in and do it right. You will not succeed by gaming the search engines. Build something from your knowledge and passion that's sustainable.
Essential Plugins
There are a handful of plugins that you should download and activate right away (see arrows below in "WordPress Plugins List"). As you get more familiar with WordPress, and become more familiar with it's plugin capabilities, you will be able to easily add or delete others. There are lots to choose from and you can read reviews or view ratings before you download and activate them. In the dashboard sidebar of WordPress just click "Plugins" for access to your list of plugins.
Akismet should come with the install, and yes you should activate it right away. It effectively controls and filters comment spam that will become rampant once your site gains some traction. You'll first need to sign up for an API key, though, and there is a small monthly fee...no complaining, it's entirely worth it.
AvantLink WP is the most innovative Affiliate marketing plugin on the market. It is completely integrated within the AvantLink network, and it's free of charge for qualified Affiliates. With this plugin you can add a multi-merchant ProductSearch API module to your WordPress sidebar in minutes, and much more. Click here for more info and a list of screencast tutorials on AvantLink WP.
Others I recommend starting with include a video embed plugin of some sort (there are lots!), WP Super Cache and ShareThis (or a similar plugin that helps others share your content). Downloading and of course activating plugins can be done from within the WordPress admin panel by clicking "Plugins" then "Add New".
Final Thoughts
Remember it's not brain science to follow the guidelines above for WordPress. Your two main challenges will be to 1) focus your efforts, and 2) dig your heals in for the long haul. Do yourself a favor and focus on your area of knowledge or expertise with one web site and put out good content regularly. If you do this you will earn natural inbound links over time, which naturally builds site authority...preserving the integrity of your efforts to build a profitable, niche Affiliate site.
Phones Make Me Sneeze
And it hurts my GeekArm to hold one to my ear. For the most part they are a silly and outdated tool, especially for those of us who spend our time doing web marketing stuff all day. There are two reasons why I prefer email over phones with my day-to-day work @AvantLink, and they are basically the same thing.
- Self-documentation. With a phone call you spend the first ten minutes on small talk, and then by the time it's wrapped up thirty minutes or more have passed. Then (and here's the best part), ten minutes later you can't remember details or a course of action from the call!
- Correspondence history. You can't just say you did something or lie over a digital conversation. Trust me, there are plenty of opportunities in this business to forward a previous correspondence to corroborate your side of a dispute or disagreement.
Vegas Shmegas
How's this for my first post @GeekArm? Sitting here in Las Vegas at Affiliate Summit, at the Rio, on Saturday, January 18th 2010 at 9:45pm. Although it was an eventful day of networking and seeing old friends...I'm always ready to leave after 48 hours.


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Bob Baffert and Nick Zito are going to Baltimore. The two Hall of Fame trainers confirmed Monday that their horses, Lookin At Lucky and Jackson Bend, would run in the Preakness on Saturday.
"I've been watching him, looking for any little sign of not wanting to come," Baffert said after watching Lookin At Lucky gallop 1 1/2 miles at Churchill Downs Monday morning. "He's been training well here, he's moving well and is his old self. He deserves another chance at it."
Lookin At Lucky was the 6-1 favorite in the Derby, the highest-priced choice in the 136-year history of the race and finished sixth after a troubled trip from the rail. Lookin At Lucky will be ridden in Baltimore by Martin Garcia, who replaces Garret Gomez, who has landed on Dublin for the Preakness.
Zito made his decision to send Jackson Bend, 12th in the Derby, after watching him work four furlongs in 46.60 seconds at Churchill. It was the best work of 69 at the distance.
"I am real happy," Zito said. "It was a big move. He did it all on his own. Louis Quatorze ran 16th in the Derby, had a really good work and then won the Preakness (in 1996) ) so we are hoping lightning strikes twice. This horse is tough as nails, maybe the toughest I have ever been around."
Jackson Bend was first or second in his first nine starts before the Derby. He has yet to win a graded race but was second twice to the recently retired Eskendereya, who would have been the Derby favorite but missed the race due to injury.
With the post position draw coming Wednesday, it appears there will be a full field set to challenge Derby winner Super Saver.
"It looks like people aren't believing what (jockey) Calvin (Borel) said (about Super Saver winning the Triple Crown)," Zito said. "But, I understand why he said it. The Derby is a deceiving race. Jackson Bend was making a decent move, but it's hard with 20 horses and it will be hard with 14, too, this Saturday"


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Opinion: Charging Up Business
Author Brendon Burchard on the challenges to starting a business today. Photo: Associated Press
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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You could pay anywhere from $250 - $700 per square metre for a retaining wall. At the low end of the price range, $250 to $350 per square metre for treated timber (pine) and $550 to $700 per square metre for hardwood timber sleepers, sandstone blocks or concrete.
You could pay anywhere from $250 - $700 per square metre for a retaining wall. At the low end of the price range, $250 to $350 per square metre for treated timber (pine) and $550 to $700 per square metre for hardwood timber sleepers, sandstone blocks or concrete
A retaining wall may be all you need to to create a backyard that is more practical and easy on the eye. With a range of materials and styles available, you can turn your backyard into a space that suits your lifestyle.
But how much will it cost?
This article will help you work out:
Natural stone stack style retaining wall. © Turf It Artificial Lawns & Landscaping
Some of the retaining wall materials you have to choose from include:
Concrete besser block retaining wall. © Garden Effects
Most states require retaining wall builders to be licensed. Depending on where you live this could be a builder, landscaper or bricklayer.
If the height of your wall approaches 1 metre, assume you will need to employ a structural engineer. Throughout Australia, the services of a structural engineer are required by law for all retaining walls over a metre in height and in some areas the minimum height may be as low as 600mm. If your retaining wall is less than 1.5 metres away from your property line or another building, you will probably need council approval to build it, no matter how high it is.
The height of a retaining wall isn't the only reason why you may need to have your retaining wall designed by a structural engineer, either. The position of a retaining wall can be an important factor, too. If you want to build one on or near your boundary, you may need to get council permission regardless of its height.
#hiptip: Check with your local council before you build a retaining wall of any height
Stone wall retaining wall. © Caroline Dawes Gardens
Find a Local Retaining Wall Builder now
When it comes time to hiring a retaining wall builder, take time to make sure they are right for your job. Some questions to ask then include:
A number of factors will influence the cost of your retaining wall, specifically:
Treated pine retaining wall under construction. © Garden Effects
Small retaining walls could be built for under a thousand dollars and escalate to as much as ten thousand dollars. A low cost retaining wall can be built with untreated pine, but will have a limited lifespan and structural integrity. For superior longevity opt for treated hardwood, concrete, brick or stone. This will however cost more. Alos expect to pay more for retaining walls that require council approval and structural diagrams, all additional costs which you will be liable for.
Other considerations that will affect overall cost include excavation and drainage requirements for your site.
Expect to be quoted based on materials and labour, with materials calculated on a per square metre basis.
#hiptip: A structural engineer needs to supervise your retaining wall if it is over a metre in height
Expect to pay:
Before you start getting quotes, have another look at the area where you want your retaining wall. Is excavation necessary? Will there be any access problems for excavators or materials? Do any trees or boulders need to be removed? Look for anything that could add to the cost of the job.
Now that you know what to ask for, you can get quotes from retaining wall experts in your area online and be more confident that the initial quotes you receive will be closer to the actual cost of your retaining wall.
The best way of finding out the cost of your project is to get quotes from local retaining wall builders. This will give you a sense of what market rates currently are.
* All the costs and prices quoted were sourced at the time this article was written. They are indicative, may vary locally, are subject to market forces and should only be used as a guide.
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Be Cool in Crisis: Lessons From the Secret Service Scandal
One could argue the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has made every public relations mistake possible in mismanaging the recent Secret Service scandal. In doing so, it has inadvertently escalated a manageable crisis to one that's reached DEFCON 5, to borrow the military parlance, if I may.
Let's be honest: Every organization will sustain a crisis at one stage in its lifetime. But, how a management team prepares for, manages, and subsequently measures its post-crisis performance, is what sets a great business apart from a mediocre one.Here are five proven tips you can use to avoid public disgrace, business disruption, or some horrible combination of both.
1. Anticipate and simulate.
The worst time to test your crisis plan is in the midst of an actual crisis. Best practices call for anticipating every conceivable crisis that might threaten your organization, assembling your senior line managers and simulating how they respond in real time. We've worked with clients in multiple industries to simulate (and evaluate) their teamwork and effectiveness in addressing everything from a product recall and a cyber hacking to a hostage incident, and a CEO kidnapping.The result? Senior managers now know who's responsible for what, how best to monitor an unfolding crisis and, critically, how to constantly upgrade their response system after the fact.
2. Know every single audience you have.
As sure as the sun sets in the West, every organization we've trained in crisis preparedness completely overlooks a key constituent audience in its response plan. For instance, in a rush to assure every employee is safe from physical harm, one senior management team forgot to inform key customers. Another team, addressing a simulated security breach, overlooked Wall Street and institutional investors.The single best crisis tool I've ever used is called a constituent audience matrix. It's simple and effective. It lists every key audience, which executive has responsibility for keeping what audience current, what message to send and how to track the audience's reaction. Just imagine if Arthur Andersen had had such a simple tool in the aftermath of the Enron crisis. By listening to a legal team that was more interested in winning in court (as opposed to the court of public opinion), Andersen first lost its key clients and then its key partners. Chapter 11 came next.
3. Be slow to promise, but swift to deliver.
Nothing is worse than being caught unaware. Clearly, the Secret Service agents weren't acting out for the first time when they reached Cartagena, Columbia. Their superiors should have known about it and, either replaced them while changing policies and procedures or, at the very least, should have anticipated what might happen when such rogue agents aren't reprimanded. The Homeland Security response was also laughably slow in addressing the mushrooming crisis.
Crisis response is now a 24/7 reality. While its crutical to gather facts and establish who did what, an organization needs to be front and center in communicating its version of what happened. The Pepsi Syringe crisis of the early 1990s is a textbook example. After a few syringes were discovered in Pepsi cans, the company initiated an immediate investigation, determined the crisis was isolated to one line in one manufacturing plant and communicated accordingly. So, instead of recalling every Pepsi can and suffering a major hit on the bottom-line, the company mitigated its losses while clearly communicating its actions every step of the way.
4. Make sure senior management is accessible.
Remember the BP Gulf crisis? Do you recall CEO Andrew Heyward's inaccessibility, cavalier attitude, and sailboat joyride in the midst of the crisis? He should not be your role model. Should your organization suffer a serious crisis, it's absolutely crucial that the most senior executives be visible to (as well as caring and compassionate in their communications with) audiences, beginning with employees. The latter are your front-line ambassadors with every other constituent. Nothing demoralizes a workforce faster than learning second-hand about a crisis or key development in an unfolding crisis. While there are exceptions to the rule, your CEO should always be the face of the organization in the midst of crisis.
5. Post mortem: Measure for success next time.
The best way to become a better crisis-manager is to conduct a post mortem on how you handled a previous one. Use the constituent audience matrix to honestly evaluate how well you communicated to each key audience, how they reacted to the updates and whether the crisis strengthened or weakened the relationships. Johnson & Johnson actually improved market share through its adept handling of the original Tylenol crisis (of course, today's J&J is a textbook example of how not to manage multiple, unfolding crises).Your next crisis may be just a phone call, email or breaking news story away. How will you prepare for it? As Winston Churchill famously said, "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."