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The Eldon Beard Show
SEO & Blogging
Eldon Beard is one of the most gifted and talented SEO and blogger trainers in the home business profession. His blogs all have ended up on the front page of Google and it is because of 2 things: Incredible content and great SEO knowledge. He has been in the network marketing profession for over 20 years, and has an experience and knowledge that has made him one of the most powerful online names and brands that exist. His trainings are very focused and step by step, and have been featured on many blogs as well as reviewed by the media. Eldon's show is going to focus on network marketing success- online and offline. He will also cover affiliate marketing and funnel marketing as well. He will share a lot of trainings on his show about blogging, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Optimization, video, wordpress, and also success and leadership on every aspect of network marketing online- and offline.


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Last night, I finished the final book in Dan Simmon's epic science fiction tetralogy1, the Hyperion Cantos. My immediate reaction to the series' conclusion was that I only want to read it again. They are just that great of a read.
In fact, if anyone who knows me had read these previously and didn't recommend them to me, we are no longer friends. I am sincerely angry that I didn't read these as soon as they were published (though getting to read the whole series back-to-back is at least some compensation). I spent a portion of my college years looking for more novels like Frank Herbert's Dune and, as it turns out, Dan Simmons was writing them at that same time.
In spite of my significant and legitimately earned geek-cred.2, I have to confess a lack of knowledge when it comes to some of the high literature of science fiction. I have done my best and was raised well3, but I had decided that I needed to really educate myself on scifi and fantasy literature. So, I added any Hugo or Nebula winning books to my audiobook wish list at the library. By luck, Hyperion happened to be one of the first that was immediately available.
I didn't have to get too far into that book to see that it was going to be something special. Oh, at first, it seemed like a science fiction version of Chaucer, but I'm pretty sure Chaucer didn't have a Shrike; a creature describe with such terrible details that actually found myself looking over my shoulder at night. Something can be said for any book that can elevate your heart rate.
And though the Shrike thing is undoubtable why many are attracted to the book, it is the sense of mystery and promise that something lies deeper. The reader quickly senses that there are layers here; that the story is unfolding in something other than a straight line. In fact, throughout the series, we learn that the events aren't even simply parallel but truly nonlinear.
Simmons uses various writing styles and literary devices, but always with a sense of purpose. When it I first feared that Simmons was simply exercising, it would later see that whatever device was in play served the story rather than some writer's need to experiment. What's more, there is a real sense of closure at the end that can only come from a writer's long planning and effort. Though at times, Simmons could have left a little more to the imagine of his reader rather than grab them by the collar and shake them, I never felt a sense that he forgot the previous events in this epic.
What's more &emdash; and this is where I feel that the Hyperion Cantos is closest to the Dune series &emdash; is that even though this is an epic journey, with events spanning a millennium and detailing the evolution of the human race, the story focuses on a few key figures and remains a personal story of their journey. Journey, in the Hyperion Cantos, is a word which Simmons also embues with every meaning possible. Again, what feels like something which could have started as a creative writing exercise is place in perfect context to serve a greater story. I must not be alone as this is a series where each book was nominated for notable literary awards, with three of the novels winning one or more awards. Though this is truly a book that has all of the trappings of science fiction, the personal tales are the elements which make it great. I can tell you with no sense of shame that there were moments that brought tears to my eyes.
So, if it is clear: go read these books if you haven't. I won't be the kind of friend who doesn't recommend them. And, if any of you have any similar recommendations for me, you'd better make them now before I find them on my own. Else, we'll be having words, my (former) friend.
Which reminds, me I need to get back to my library list and see whatever great gems are out there that I have missed, including some others by Simmons.
- Though, it seems that Simmons feels these are really two novels, broken apart for publishing. [↩]
- Seriously, I throw down with you nerds any time. I was born a nerd and ain't no Johnny-come-lately to this stuff just because skinny guys with iPods are cool. [↩]
- Some of my very first memories are of hobbits sneaking into Mordor, as my mom read Tolkien to my brother and me. [↩]

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INTRODUCTION – Who, What, When & Why
Matriarch Mrs. Mel M. (Gail) Tompkins is among the 100 families that include retired missionaries and pastors, widows and others that SBC entity LifeWay evicted from Glorieta Conference Center in New Mexico. LifeWay paid Kirk and Susie Tompkins "zero" dollars for their Glorieta property.
Tompkins' Family litigation alleges LifeWay trustees' recommendation to sell Glorieta FAILED SBC approval, thus, LifeWay had no authority to sell Glorieta. Litigation is in U.S. District Court for N.M.
U. S. 10th Court Confirmed Southern Baptist Convention paid Glorieta homeowners "zero" dollars, asking LifeWay if they had any "moral responsibility"!
The same year LifeWay claimed a "$1-Million" financial loss, its alleged illegal action was responsible for the $1.00 sale of Glorieta, recently appraised at $210 million, LifeWay's parent SBC's Executive Committee financial statement confirms $8 Billion in "undesignated" (surplus) cash...
A lawsuit on behalf of elderly Glorieta homeowners now in its 5th Year exposes "LifeWay's" alleged abuses of SBC ByLaws, further, allegedly its leadership looted SBC of its now demolished Nashville property, again, without "Convention" approval.
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While I continue to paint my remaining Pulp City minis (Twilight was finished yesterday; Necro GI's have had some more work today; Iron Train has some shading and highlighting done; C.O.R.E. has his main base colour; only 9 models currently remaining to paint), I thought I'd post another BOOM creation, this time with two cards to represent both Hero and Villain options.
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The Mentalist is intended to be a low-level psionic. I worked him up as a Support Minion, based on a model from Black Hat's Mutants and Madmen line. The mini was painted some time ago and re-based last year to be in-keeping with my Pulp City minis - something I will likely do again for a lot of models soon. Well soon-ish. To be honest I have a mountain of minis that I would like to re-base, but tackling that goal seems very daunting as a consequence of sheer volume.
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There are are two variations of this Minion as noted, one hero and Villain. The specific difference is that Support Minions have a differing specific ability depending on Faction. The other abilities are supposed to convey a minor telekinetic shield (Shield Generator), telekinetically enhanced movement (Levitation) and ESP (Target Acquired).


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When you join one of our trips, we want you to have peace of mind. In response to COVID-19, we've:
Just outside of San Antonio, a grassy sinkhole gives way to a 100-foot-wide gaping cavern. At a glance, the entrance to Bracken Cave resembles what one might imagine the earth would look like mid-yawn—but despite its sleepy exterior, it's pulsing with life. By dusk, the estimated 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats that roost in Bracken Cave from March until October will begin to make their nightly, high-speed exodus to track down dinner. It's believed that these soaring mammals scarf down so many insects that they save Texas' cotton farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars on insect control each year.
Join us on an illuminating four-day journey into the caves, karsts, and aquifers of central Texas, where we'll witness firsthand how these magnificent mammals help to maintain balance within the Hill Country's fragile ecosystem. Alongside local experts and bat biologists, we'll venture into caverns, wade through healing springs, and kayak out to bridges brimming with bats—following the ethereal, aerial commute of these wondrous winged creatures.
Arrive in Austin and take some time to settle in and explore the city. If you arrive early, consider checking out the Cathedral of Junk or paying a visit to the peafowl population of Mayfield Park. In the evening, we'll gather to enjoy some Tex-Mex al fresco (weather permitting), and get to know our guides and fellow bat enthusiasts. After dinner, you'll have the option to take a moonlit dip into the chilly waters of the Barton Springs Pool, fed by subterranean springs long revered for their healing properties.
Welcome Dinner
Awaken and emerge from your respective roosts! Opt for an early-morning swim at Barton Springs, and learn about Edwards Aquifer, the complex ecosystem it supports, and the slender Barton Springs salamander, now endangered, that calls it home. We'll reconvene and head to the town of Wimberley for a picnic and a dip into the beloved, tree-covered swimming hole known as the Blue Hole. Then, we'll visit another well-known body of water: Jacob's Well, a karstic spring that gives way to a deep, intricate, underwater cave network. Over the years, it's become an iconic summertime swimming hole—and one of the world's most treacherous diving spots. We'll dive into the history, geology, and lore of the well before enjoying a (safe!) swim nearby. Just before dusk begins to fall, we'll kayak out to Congress Street Bridge, home to the largest urban colony of bats in North America, and watch as over one million bats take to the skies, embarking on their nightly hunt. After feasting our eyes on this spectacular bat repast, we'll paddle back to shore and return to Austin, where we'll enjoy a night of independent exploration.
Picnic Lunch
This afternoon we'll gather and hit the road, driving through the rugged, grassy Hill Country terrain toward San Antonio, eventually stopping at the Natural Bridge Caverns. We'll duck into the caves, quietly exploring the mushrooming stalagmites amidst the caverns' cool, humid microclimate, before posting up by the famed Bracken Cave, where we'll cast our gaze to the sky as 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats come swirling out of the cave mouth in pursuit of their evening meal. Watching all of these ravenous bats munch on mosquitos is bound to boost our appetites, so we'll head over to San Marcos for a (slightly less insectivorous) meal of our own. After dinner, we'll cap off the evening with an intimate performance from one of Texas' beloved folk artists in a striking venue: the cool, echoing depths of Wonder Cave.
Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Today, we'll enjoy a final brunch together in Austin before saying goodbye and parting ways. If you'd like to continue exploring the area, your guides would be more than happy to recommend additional things to do, places to stay, and fast-flying mammals to hang with. Until our next bat-venture!
Our trip begins with a welcome dinner in Austin on Day 1. We recommend you arrive in Austin by 2 p.m. on Day 1, so you can settle into your accommodations and make your way to meet our guide and group in time for dinner. Our trip concludes in the afternoon on Day 4. If leaving Austin directly after our trip, we recommend departing that evening or the following morning. If you'd like to extend your trip, we're happy to provide suggestions for things to do in the city on your own.
Travelers should feel comfortable walking two to four miles each day, climbing stairs and remaining on their feet for long periods of time. They should also be comfortable in small spaces (namely, caves!) and in water. Keep in mind that, though we'll beat the heat of summer, Texas in the spring can be hot and humid, and we'll be spending time in caves with nearly 100% humidity. Sun protection (hats, sunglasses, sunscreen) is highly recommended. Bathing suits are a must!
We recommend staying at the Carpenter Hotel in downtown Austin, which is near our central meetup point for the trip. When making reservations, members of our group will receive a discount (discount code will be provided in your reservation confirmation). Email firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like assistance with securing accommodations. If you choose to stay elsewhere, we strongly recommend staying in downtown Austin. We are happy to suggest neighborhoods for booking Airbnbs and other alternate accommodations.
With an average high of 82°F and a low of 60°F, May in central Texas will almost certainly be on the hotter side of warm. However, the weather in central Texas is extremely difficult to predict, and cold fronts and heat waves often occur in the spring. May is also a high risk month for flash flooding, and though rain storms here are a marvel to behold, they're better enjoyed with some basic gear like a good rain jacket.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, though in most cases ingredients can't be substituted or omitted from particular dishes. If you have a severe allergy, please contact us to find out if this is the right trip for you.
No! Though we'll certainly become closer to bats on this trip in a figurative sense, we'll be keeping a respectful distance from them.
A portion of the proceeds from this trip will be donated to Merlin Tuttle's bat conservation projects. By sharing your experience with friends and family members, you can also help to destigmatize bats and spread the word about their crucial—and threatened—role in our environment and food systems.
No, but there will be some great swimming holes to explore! You'll also have the opportunity to kayak on this trip, and life jackets will be provided.


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15 September 2017
Apple has finally announced the iPhone X with a futuristic design and most advanced features The device gathered much attention, thanks to some thrilling revelations made, some by the leaked iOS 11 GM builds and some predictions made by analysts.
The unveiling of the new iPhone was introduced by calling it the "future of smartphones." CEO Tim Cook said,
"Over the past decade, we've pushed forward with innovation after innovation, bringing us to this moment, when we can create devices that are far more intelligent, far more capable, and far more creative than ever before."
As revealed by many leaks before, the iPhone X features an edge-to-edge display with glass on the front and back with the surgical-grade stainless steel band around the sides.
The top of the front of the device features front-facing camera and sensors as learned in several leaks. The HDR display supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 and the True Tone tech that is also present in the iPhone 8 adjusts the white balance of the display to match the surrounding light for a more natural viewing experience.
The Home button has been replaced for the first time with an upward swipe from the bottom of the phone. The photos and videos will adopt the display every time due to this top notch. And, also the other controls, apps would need to adopt this. For instance, Apple explained that to open the iOS Control Center, you'll have to swipe down from the top right corner.
The device is water and dust resistant and comes in Space Gray and Silver color options.
Together with this, Apple has also said goodbye to fingerprint sensor and welcomed facial recognition and the company calls it Face ID. It unlocks the device by just a look of the user. Apple says the Face ID uses IR system with the front camera and a flood illuminator that beams a light at your face to help it be recognized even in the dark.
Talking about the precision of the Face ID, Apple claims that there's only 1 in 1,000,000 chance of a random other person being able to unlock it through Face ID; so the chances are almost of intruding are almost negligible.
Apple iPhone X comes with dual 12MP cameras at the rear, while one camera has a f/1.8 aperture, the other has a f/2.4 aperture. These are larger as well as faster and feature new color filter and deeper pixels for better clarity. Between the two cameras is a quad-LED True Tone flash which is supposed to bring the uniformity of light. iPhone X comes with 7MP front-facing camera that enables Face ID features wide color capture, auto image stabilization, and precise exposure control,
Apple iPhone X is powered by the same processor that also empowers the newly launched iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. The Apple A11 processor includes two performance cores and four high-efficiency cores. The CPU handles world tracking, scene recognition, and the GPU enables incredible graphics at 60fps, while the image signal processor does real-time lighting estimation.
Talking about the tracking, we have already seen so many projects and apps taking advantage of Apple ARKit. The iOS 11 developers have been developing some apps and have shown the world what the coming iPhones will be capable of. Apple says that with the TrueDepth camera and the rear cameras, the developers can create more amazing games and apps.
Apple has also announced the Animoji as a new feature of the iOS 11. This feature brings animated versions of the popular emoji found on the iPhone and also uses the Face ID hardware face-scanning features to create custom 3D versions based on your own facial expressions. It's the TrueDepth camera that captures and analyzes over 50 different facial muscle movements, then animates those expressions in a dozen different Animoji.
The battery life has been increased and it's better than the iPhone 7; according to Apple, iPhone X delivers 2 extra hours of battery life than iPhone 7. It's the glass back that enables the wireless charging and thus offers faster charging. Apple introduced new wireless charging mats from Belkin and mophie and these will be available on Apple Stores and Apple.com.
Along with them, Apple also provided a sneak peek of a charging mat called as AirPower, developed by the company itself. It can charge several Apple devices, including the new Watch Series 3, AirPods, and iPhones simultaneously.
- 5.8-inch (2436 x 1125) OLED Super Retina display with 458ppi, highest pixel density in an iPhone
- Apple A11 Bionic processor
- Dual 12MP cameras with f/1.8 and f/2.4 aperture, 4K video up to 60fps and 1080p slo-mo up to 240fps
- 7MP front facing camera with Face ID tech
- iOS 11
- Wireless charging, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
- Better battery life than iPhone 7 with Qi ecosystem
The 64GB variant of the iPhone X is priced at $999. It can be pre-ordered on October 27th in the US will be released on November 9.


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Sami Khoueiri
Executive Vice President
Sami C. Khoueiri is the executive vice president of W&M Sprinkler since 1994. W&M Sprinkler is a fire protection contracting firm with branches in Hawthorne and Bronx, New York.
Khoueiri began his career in academia, he taught undergraduate engineering courses at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. In 1983, Khoueiri joined Wolff & Munier Inc., a mechanical contracting firm, as project manager. He was promoted to vice president in 1988. In 1989 Khoueiri was promoted to executive vice president of Wolff & Munier.
Khoueiri joined Hank Munier in 1994 and together purchased W&M Sprinkler Co., Inc. Khoueiri worked in W&M Sprinkler as executive vice president until the company was acquired by APi Group Inc. in 2007 and became a subsidiary of New York-based Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co.
Khoueiri worked on HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and fire alarm projects throughout his career in the USA, Middle East and the Caribbean. He possesses special interest in small details without losing sight of the big picture. Khoueiri is extremely passionate in servicing customers with a personal touch and has enjoyed customer's loyalty throughout his career.
Khoueiri graduated from University of Massachusetts with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering in 1981. He earned a master's in electrical engineering in 1983. Khoueiri worked for two years on a Doctorate of Engineering program with a special emphasis in business and leadership in 1985.
Khoueiri possesses New Jersey and NYC Fire Suppression Licenses; also, he was a member in American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Khoueiri is married to Reda and has two daughters and particularly enjoys spending summer vacations with them. In his spare time, Khoueiri likes to travel, swim, listen to Music and watch movies.


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Steamrail Weekender to Maldon Victoria (July 31st to August 2nd)
Vietnam Tour - Travelling by private train on the legendary Reunification Express
QPSR Troop Train
Stunning views on a retro rail trip
Garratt coming to Southern States in 2015
The Outer Circle Line comes to ACMI Melbourne
Australasian Rail Industry Awards Website launched & Dates announced
Geelong & Ballarat Rail 150 – April 2012
Rail Revival Alliance to meet with Louise Staley Member for Ripon
In Weber and Davis school districts, classes start Tuesday, Aug. 20. In Ogden and Box Elder districts, they start Aug. 26, and up in Morgan, Edupocalypse 2019 kicks off Aug. 27.
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This time every year, I go to jail for the March of Dimes.
I support this organization because they do so much for the babies. Al and I have three healthy (adult) kids and eight (count 'em!) healthy grandkids, and we're making a donation in gratitude for each of those eleven healthy bodies.
If you have healthy children or grandchildren, won't you consider making a donation, too? The March of Dimes is working tirelessly on behalf of the children.
Consider this: 1 in 10 babies is born premature, half for unknown reasons.
1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect.
1 in 8 women receive inadequate prenatal care.
Premature birth and birth defects are th eleading causes of death in the first year of life.
The March of Dimes is working on all of this and more, but they need to keep their funding to keep up the research.
Please help. Even $5 makes a difference.


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Thank you for visiting the website of First Baptist Church in Lake Crystal, MN. We welcome the opportunity to get to know you, to help you understand God more fully, to know Him personally, and we invite you to join with us as we seek to love God and love others. Let us know if we can assist you in any way.
Upcoming events:
Sunday June 7 is our first in-person worship service. We will also continue out live-stream on our Facebook page, also available at this link.
The live feed starts at 10:25 on Sundays, and the service starts at 10:30. The video will remain available after the live feed.
Pastor Joel is also doing a short daily reflection through James, also livestreamed on the Facebook page at 9 am.
Our Sharing Shelf (food pantry) is taking orders instead of opening as normal. If you need food, contact Robin Johnson (507-380-9761) or Joel van Loon (507-420-7654).
To give online: https://give.idonate.com/fbc-lake-crystal/give


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The President of Women's Union of Patras Mrs. Anna Maria Rogdaki, Professor of Pediatrics and Neonatology at the University of Patras and Director of the Pediatric Clinic, MNN of Neongne and PEDI of PGND Mr. Gavriil Dimitriou and the Board of Directors. of the EGYPA. held an event on Sunday, 5 November 2017 at 6 pm at the "BYZANTINO" Hotel, for the donation of half a ton of medical instruments and consumables for surgical equipment at:
• Intensive Care Unit for Neonates
• Pediatric clinic
• Children's Intensive Care Unit at the University General Hospital of Patras in Rio, supporting the young fighters of Life …
The event was attended by:
• The Deputy Municipal Councilor of Culture D. Piraeus Mrs Eirini Daifa
• The Journalist – Producer of Emissions Ms. Lucky Carrer Plessas
• The Entrepreneur Mrs. Despina Miraraki
• The Goodwill Ambassador of the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy Mrs. Anda Iliopoulou
After the event Cocktail party followed at the Patio Hotel "BYZANTINO"
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How delightful to see in this painting both little Johns, the Baptist and the Theologian, together with the Incarnate Word, Holy Wisdom. Note that the little Evangelist is already writing the opening words of the Prologue of his Gospel.
Reflections on each of the Great O Antiphons are available in my Advent archives from 2006. At the Monastery of the Glorious Cross where I serve as chaplain, the Great O's are sung not only at Vespers each day, their traditional place, but also during the Gospel procession of the Mass as the Alleluia Verse.
We know that in the reform of the Lectionary, the O Antiphons, formerly sung only at Vespers, were also given a place within the Mass itself, becoming the verse of the Alleluia before the Gospel. The General Instruction on the Roman Missal emphasizes the importance of the procession with the Book of the Gospels. It is a kind of parousia, the glorious appearing of the Lord "amid cries of gladness and thanksgiving, the throng wild with joy" (Ps 41:5). It is the arrival of the Bridegroom; His advent is greeted with jubilant alleluias and with lighted lamps. It is the descent of the all-powerful Word from the royal throne "into the midst of the land that was doomed" (Wis 18:15). The Gregorian Alleluia, with its streaming jubilus, is the Church's ecstatic cry of welcome; it is an eschatological song. The arrival of Christ in the sacramental Word anticipates His arrival in glory upon the clouds of heaven (cf., Mt 24:3
This year I am not preaching specifically on the Great O Antiphons as I have done in past years, but readers of Vultus Christi might find last year's homilies helpful.


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Nespresso's success is generally attributed to the installed based business model. Buyers of Nespresso coffee machines are locked into their expensive coffee pods. Yes, this is true. But looking at their history suggests there is an often missed element that explains their success much better and integrates many of their other innovations into it, such as the Nespresso stores […]
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This delicate sterling rosebud is a wearable reminder of Isaiah 40:8, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."
I hope this piece will remind you of His love and the beautiful plan He has for your life. We are here for only a moment, but God and His Word endure from generation to generation.
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What is the cost of network downtime?
At SOS, we're asked this question often, so you aren't alone. Did you know that downtime is more than just an inconvenience for your business? It can also cost you a fortune!
You may be aware that downtime can be expensive, but you may not know how much it can actually cost you. It's difficult to manage an IT network, but without it, your organization can't function. You may be surprised to see how truly expensive downtime is for your company.
RELATED: What is Downtime Cost?
The True Cost of Downtime
More companies than ever are turning to Managed IT Services to guard against network downtime. It's not hard to see why when you review the numbers. Recent estimates suggest that downtime costs nearly $10,000 per hour for a retail business, over $5,000 per hour for banks, over $4,000 per hour for media companies, and an astonishing $14,836.80 per hour for insurance companies (Source: Schneider Electric, assuming 40 employees).
Other estimates, like the study commissioned by IBM and conducted by the Ponemon Institute, are even more staggering. Their 2016 report states the average median cost of unplanned downtime at $7,003 per minute, with the cost ranging from $137 to $17,244 per minute. As noted in the figures above, this number can range dramatically based on company size and industry.
The news is better, but not great for small businesses. According to a study by IDC, downtime for small businesses ranged between $82,200 to $256,000, per instance. Most small businesses can't afford downtime of that scale more than once in a single year.
These numbers are staggering, but how are they determined?
The most challenging part of determining these figures for your business is determining the often-forgotten intangible costs, such as the cost of a damaged reputation. Additionally, your business model will often affect these results, as well. For instance, a business that provides most of its services through online channels will experience higher downtime costs.
Use these formulas to assist in calculating the potential cost of downtime for your business:
Downtime Revenue Loss Formula
(Gross Revenue/Total Annual Business Hours) x Percentage of Impact x Hours of Downtime
Downtime Productivity Loss Formula
Number of Employees Affected x Average Cost of Employees Affected per Hour x Hours of Downtime
How Managed IT Services Changes the Story
Managed IT services allow you to outsource your network management, giving you a team of experts monitoring your IT for optimal operation around the clock. You stop spending most of your IT budget on basic maintenance, and instead allow your staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Managed services have grown exponentially over the years, and with good reason: companies are quickly seeing the benefit of outsourcing tasks to save time and money. Managed services never go on vacation and offer a large portfolio of technical talent and knowledge at your disposal.
Choosing to ignore the potential for downtime and malware attacks by attempting to save money in the short-term is like rolling the dice on healthcare. When you are healthy, you don't need it. But if you aren't covered when something goes wrong, it will cost a small fortune to get the help needed.
An IBM study determined that there is an average of 4,000 cyber attacks per day in the United States. Of the companies who were attacked, 60% of small businesses went out of business within six months of the attack.
The most alarming statistic of all…
90% of small businesses don't use any data protection at all for company and customer information, and two-thirds of all attacks target small businesses.
What Can Be Done?
Managed IT Services is the most complete option for small and medium-sized businesses. Protecting your company from costly downtime can be as little as $8-$11 per working hour. You have to ask yourself the question, "Is keeping my company protected from hackers and network downtime worth a minimum wage salary?"
RELATED: How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost?
Managed Services companies like us use industry-leading technology to protect companies by offering the support they would never be able to afford, otherwise.
If you still aren't sure if managed services are the right investment, here are some suggestions by UPS CapitalTM and VerizonTM that can help your company become better prepared:
- Get cyber liability insurance
- Develop a data breach response plan that includes a communications response plan
- Regularly test your data security systems and procedures
- Invest in physical security (not all data theft is online driven)
- Encrypt sensitive data
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Train staff to learn to easily identify phishing threats.
Want to Learn More?
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost?
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Daniel has a passion for educating and helping people and has spent over a decade in the education and office technology industries. He has a Bachelor's in Education from the University of West Georgia and an MBA from the University of Georgia. Daniel has been the lead blogger at SOS since 2017 and specializes in managed IT services, copiers and printers, and business phone systems. He lives in Atlanta and has a goofy greyhound named Ticker.


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Shopping Around at Park Slope
Leaders of the Park Slope Food Co-op are eying a second location, as the famed Union Street grocery emporium is at bursting point and they want to spread their cooperative shopping gospel and cheap produce elsewhere.
"We believe that co-ops are a good thing and it's a good thing for people to be in co-ops and this would make it available to thousands of more people," said co-op coordinator Joe Holtz, who nevertheless has not taken a stance on the potential expansion.
The 43-year-old commune of commerce now boasts 16,500 members, and managers say the building can't handle many more, according to a report in the co-op's own Linewaiters' Gazette, which first broke the news of a prospective second outlet.
But changes at the cooperatively run organization are by definition slower than a reusable bucket of biodynamic molasses — it recently resolved a four-year debate over whether to ban plastic produce bags (they're staying) — so don't expect a Starbucks-speed expansion.
The co-op's members will first vote on creating a committee to investigate the idea — a task that it wouldn't complete until at least the end of July. Then, it would take a few more months for the co-op to build the committee, which would then conduct a study, and report back.
All up, the process will take a year, Holtz said.
During its investigation, the committee would need to find a new location far enough away from Park Slope that residents there wouldn't join the original store.
If the new outlet is too close to the co-op's headquarters, it could split the existing shoppers between the stores and the co-op would end up paying double the rent without gaining new members, he said.
But at least one loyal co-op member said he would never support a second location — regardless of its location — as it would tear apart the very fabric of the co-op community, in which members form close bonds while working two hours and 45 minutes every month slicing cheese, manning the register, and stocking shelves.
"The cohesion of the co-op and its members is both spiritual and logistical," said Gersh Kuntzman, former Brooklyn Paper editor and the writer of the forthcoming musical "Murder at the Food Co-op." "Satellite co-ops dilute our brand, which is coherence and cohesion. The co-op has a soul, and the building is the heart."
If the co-op needs to accommodate more members, Kuntzman suggests it build more stories on its current property.
Holtz also has his reservations — he is concerned a bigger business might not be able to stay financially solvent and both outlets could go out of business, citing a cheese shop he loved that went under when it expanded too quickly.
"Look at the history of the businesses that go out of business because they expand," he said.
There are already several other independent food co-ops in Brooklyn —including one in Windsor Terrace that Park Slope members helped set up in 2014.
Reach reporter Lauren Gill at [email protected] or by calling (718) 260–2511. Follow her on Twitter @laurenk_gill
Lauren Gill ©2016 COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP
June 3, 2016 / Brooklyn news / Park Slope
Photo by Louise Wateridge
Veggie paradise: Shoppers browse the locally grown produce and fruit at the Park Slope store.
See also:
PARK SLOPE: Expansion and co-existence! Panel backs Berkeley Carroll plan
PARK SLOPE: Metho-dissed! Community board members vote no on Methodist expansion plan
PARK SLOPE:Town-gown showdown as Slopers assail Berkeley Carroll expansion plan


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(The following allegation was considered by a Panel of the Conduct and Competence and Committee at the substantive hearing on 07 June 2016)
On 23 June 2015 at Dumfries Sheriff Court, you:
1. Were convicted of an offence of failure to provide a specimen of breath for analysis upon request, contrary to Section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
2. By reason of your conviction as set out at paragraph 1 your fitness to practise as a Paramedic is impaired.
Preliminary matters
1. The Notice of today's hearing was sent to the Registrant at her address in the register on 4 May 2017 by first class post. The Notice contained the date, time and venue of today's hearing. The Panel accepted the advice of the Legal Assessor and is satisfied that service has been proper and effective.
Proceeding in the absence of the Registrant
2. Mrs Hamilton submitted that the HCPC is seeking that the Panel proceed in the absence of the Registrant. She submitted that the Registrant has not sought an adjournment and that she has received notice of the hearing and responded by letter of 22 May 2017 indicating that she would not attend today due to being on holiday. Mrs Hamilton submitted that the Panel can be satisfied that the Registrant's absence today is voluntary and she has waived her right to attend or be represented. She submitted that an adjournment would serve no useful purpose and there was a public interest in this matter being dealt with expeditiously. This was a mandatory review.
3. The Panel heard and accepted the advice of the Legal Assessor. He advised that if the Panel is satisfied that all reasonable efforts have been made to notify the Registrant of the hearing then the Panel has the discretion to proceed in the absence of the Registrant. He reminded the Panel that it should exercise that discretion with care and referred the Panel to the HCPC Guidance Note on "Proceeding in the Absence of the Registrant" and to Adeogba v GMC [2016] EWCA Civ 62. This case makes clear that the first question the Panel should ask is whether all reasonable efforts have been made to serve the Registrant with notice. Thereafter, if the Panel is satisfied that proper notice has been given, the discretion whether or not to proceed must be exercised having regard to all the circumstances of which the Panel is aware, with fairness to the Registrant being a prime consideration, but fairness to the HCPC and with the interests of the public also taken into account.
4. The Panel agreed to proceed in the Registrant's absence as it is satisfied that it is both in the public interest and in the Registrant's interest to do so. In reaching this decision, the Panel has noted there has been no request for an adjournment. It balanced fairness to the Registrant with fairness to the HCPC and the public interest. The Panel is of the view that the Registrant has voluntarily absented herself and no useful purpose would be served by adjourning the hearing. The Panel has also taken account of the fact that this is a mandatory review. The Panel weighed its responsibilities for public protection and the expeditious disposal of the case with the Registrant's right to be present at the hearing. In these circumstances the Panel is satisfied that it is appropriate to proceed in his absence.
5. The Registrant was a paramedic who worked for the Scottish Ambulance Service for over 25 years until she was dismissed on the grounds of gross misconduct on 15 January 2015. On 23 June 2015, the Registrant was convicted of failing to provide a specimen of breath contrary to Section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Registrant had pleaded guilty. The Registrant provided her account of the circumstances leading to the conviction as part of an investigatory interview with her employer. She did not attend the HCPC final hearing and the panel concluded she was impaired and imposed a 12 month Suspension Order.
HCPC Submissions
6. Mrs Hamilton referred the Panel to the decision of the panel at the final hearing. She told the Panel that there is a letter from the Registrant explaining her non-attendance today. The Registrant did not attend the final hearing. The Panel today have not been provided with any reflective piece as suggested by the panel at the final hearing nor any current health information or information on coping strategies. There is no information on whether the Registrant has kept her practice up to date. Mrs Hamilton submitted that the Registrant appears to have limited insight or remorse and the Panel may have some difficulty in assessing the issue of impairment.
7. The Panel accepted the advice of the Legal Assessor who reminded the Panel that its purpose today was to conduct a comprehensive appraisal of the Registrant's fitness to return to unrestricted practice. Its role is not to conduct a rehearing of the allegations or go behind the previous findings. The Legal Assessor advised that, in carrying out this assessment, the Panel must exercise its own independent judgement and its determination should be based on the evidence before it.
8. The Legal Assessor advised the Panel that if it determined that the Registrant's fitness to practise remained impaired all the options under Article 30 of the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 could be exercised by the Panel. He advised the Panel that it should bear in mind the principles of fairness and proportionality and have regard to the HCPC's Indicative Sanctions Policy. He reminded the Panel that any order that it makes under Article 30 should not be punitive in purpose, and that it should be the least restrictive order that would suffice to protect the public and/or is otherwise in the public interest.
Decision on impairment
9. The Panel first considered whether the Registrant's fitness to practise is currently impaired. The Panel took into consideration all the documentation before it, the submissions of Mrs Hamilton and the advice of the Legal Assessor. It noted that the panel at the final hearing had suggested a number of issues that the Registrant may want to consider and provide evidence in respect of.
10. The Panel carefully considered the letter from the Registrant and the limited information she has provided. There is no information regarding how she has kept her practice up to date or developed coping strategies, to deal with stress. The Registrant has provided no reflective piece and there is very limited evidence of insight or remorse. The Registrant's engagement with the HCPC process has been limited.
11. In these circumstances, the Panel has determined that the Registrant's fitness to practise remains impaired.
Decision on sanction
12. The Panel then went on to consider what action, if any, it should take in light of its finding of current impairment. In doing so, it had careful regard to the HCPC Indicative Sanctions Policy. The Panel is concerned that the Registrant has not fully engaged with the HCPC.
13. The Panel first considered whether it would be appropriate to take no further action and to allow the current order to lapse at its expiry. The Panel is of the view, given the nature and gravity of the conviction, the very limited information from the Registrant and the lack of evidence of full insight, remorse and remediation that it would not be appropriate to allow the order to lapse. Similarly, as regards a Caution Order, the Panel concluded that such an order would not be sufficient or proportionate and neither would it be in the public interest.
14. The Panel next considered whether a Conditions of Practice Order would be appropriate. It has determined that given the limited information from the Registrant and her limited engagement with the HCPC, that it would not be possible to formulate appropriate, proportionate or workable Conditions of Practice Order. Further, it would not be in the public interest to impose such an order.
15. The Panel carefully considered a Suspension Order. It noted that there has already been a period of suspension. However, the Registrant has not taken up the opportunity to engage fully and meaningfully with her regulator during the period of suspension. She has not provided adequate evidence of remediation or of having fully developed insight into her actions and the impact of her actions on service users, her profession and the public interest.
16. The Panel next considered Striking-Off Order. It has noted the limited information the Registrant has chosen to provide. However, it considers that at this stage a Striking-Off Order would be disproportionate. On balance, the Panel has determined that, at this time, a further brief period of suspension might allow the Registrant an opportunity to fully reflect and to provide evidence of her fitness to practise on an unrestricted basis to a future panel. The Panel consider that the following may assist a future reviewing panel:-
a. Any relevant, up to date medical information on health issues
b. The development of coping strategies for dealing with stress
c. An indication of her future intentions in respect of her profession
d. Details of steps taken to keep her knowledge and skills up to date
17. The Panel is also mindful of the need to protect the public and the wider public interest in maintaining confidence in the profession and upholding proper standards. In all the circumstances of this case, the Panel has reached the view that a further period of six months suspension is the proportionate and appropriate sanction.
The order imposed today will apply from 05 July 2017.
This order will be reviewed again before its expiry on 5 January 2018.
Hearing History
History of Hearings for Mrs Edna Pool
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Manama : Parliamentarians yesterday passed an urgent proposal to stop the recent hike in gasoline prices and referred it to the government for approval.
This came during yesterday's regular weekly meeting of the House of Representatives, chaired by Speaker Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Mulla.
The legislators, citing the Royal directives in this regard, demanded the authorities to "stop executing the decision" until the MPs and the government reach a consensus on the issue.
The MPs thanked His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for stressing the importance of consensus and instructing to postpone the hike for the joint executive-legislative committee to complete its work, and until the National Audit Office ensures that the process falls in line with the laws in force in the Kingdom.
As reported by DT News, earlier this month, Parliamentarians had rejected the sudden decision by the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) to increase gasoline prices by almost 25 percent. Expressing concerns, the MPs also boycotted their weekly meeting on January 9, a day after the decision came into effect. The decision increased prices of Jayyid fuel (91-octane) from 125fils/litre to 140fils/litre and Mumtaz fuel (95-octane) from 160fils/litre to 200fils/litre.
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Staff and customers stopped frozen as a brazen robber barged into a takeaways shop brandishing a large knife and demanded money.
The incident unfolded about 4.30pm at the May Wah Takeaways in Mangere East, South Auckland after the offender walked in through an unlocked back door.
Shop worker Linda Zhong said she and about four other staff members were busy taking orders for several customers when the man came in.
"He held the knife up and said 'Just give me your money'," Zhong said. "I just froze."
The man went to the front of the shop where the till was and emptied several hundred dollars from it before fleeing out the back entrance.
Zhong said the robbery happened quickly but she noticed the man was wearing a red chequered shirt.
"He was big."
She said his face was not obscured and she described him as possibly being Polynesian.
The back door exited into a carpark where shop workers parked.
Zhong said she noticed the man hanging around for a while outside, trying to "blend in" before he came inside.
"We're lucky no one was hurt."
There had been one other aggravated robbery at the shop in the six years Zhong had worked there, and that was last year.
Police said they were investigating the incident and were last night at the takeaways shop taking statements from the owner.


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26-04-2011 | Mental health | Article
Increased BD prevalence in Australia
MedWire News: There has been a significant increase in the detection and prevalence of bipolar disorder (BD) among the population of Australia since 1998, study results suggest.
However, the team says that improved awareness and detection methods, rather than a true increase in BD, may be responsible for the findings.
"Early community-based studies estimated the lifetime prevalence of BD to be between 0.4% and 1.6%," explain Kerena Eckert (University of Adelaide, Australia) and team. "However, recent studies have reported lifetime prevalence rates of between 2.5% and 3.7%."
To investigate changes in the prevalence of BD in Australia in recent years, the team studied data from South Australian Health Omnibus Surveys (SAHOS) conducted in 1998, 2004, and 2008 among nationally representative samples of the population aged 15 years and older.
In total, 3010 individuals were interviewed in 1998, 3015 in 2004, and 3034 in 2008, with average ages of 43.9, 45.3, and 45.8 years, respectively.
Bipolar disorder was assessed using three methods: the mood module of the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD) at all three times points, a single unambiguous question on doctor-diagnosed BD from the PRIME-MD ("Did a doctor ever say you were manic depressive, have bipolar disorder, or give you lithium?") at all three time points , and the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) in 2004 and 2008.
The researchers found that, according to PRIME-MD, there was a significant linear increase in the prevalence of BD over the study period, from 0.5% in 1998 to 1.0% in 2004 and 1.5% in 2008.
Similarly, positive answers to the question on doctor-diagnosed BD increased significantly over the study period, from 1.1% in 1998 to 1.7% in 2004 and 2.9% in 2008.
BD prevalence according to the MDQ also increased from 2.5% in 2004 to 3.3% in 2008, although this difference did not reach statistical significance.
Eckert and team conclude: "The present study demonstrates that on the basis of both the PRIME-MD algorithm and the single-question respondent-reported doctor diagnosis, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of BD between 1998 and 2008."
They add: "These results add to the literature which indicates that there has been an increase in reported BD, but this may be due to incremental changes in diagnostic practices, rather than a true increase."
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2008, Danbury Airport, Danbury, Connecticut. These shots were done laying on my back near ground zero of the fireworks show. I was out of the way of the guys lighting off the fireworks but close enough so that I was shooting close to straight up at the explosions.
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We are the Braams! Doug, Claire and our (almost) four year old son Meier. Currently, we reside in Denver, CO but that is about to change. A move from the city has been in the works for quite some time now, but we've decided to use this transitional time to take a long trip and forget about the grind for a while. Our house is sold and our employers are on notice as we plan the trip of a lifetime. Departing the good ol US of A in early August, we will head all through Europe. A combination of hostels, condos, home stays and farm stays will be our residence for the following 3 months. We begin this adventure in the Greek Islands and plan to work our way north to Munich for Oktoberfest with so many places in between. Following the largest beer festival in the world we will continue our journey back to Greece through Northern and Eastern Europe.
We have always had a taste for travel and adventure, but this is a whole new level for us. We love to travel, cycle, hike, snowboard, fish, take photos and generally enjoy the best of what life has to offer. Sharing these things with Meier has been a new passion for us in recent years and now we get to take these passions to a whole new continent. We could not be more excited. Overwhelming anticipation and anxiety fill our world right now as we head to the unknown. We invite our friends, family and anyone else to follow us through Europe and beyond!


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Cromwell mayor candidate demands answers in manager 'chaos'
CROMWELL >> The Democratic candidate for mayor says residents deserve to know more about the details of the manager selection process.
"Why is everything behind closed doors? Why is everything a secret?" Charles Epstein asked in an interview Friday.
The switchover to a manager/council form of government, which takes effect Nov. 6, "is going to affect the town for a long time," Epstein said.
Consequently, "The townspeople deserve to know what's going." Epstein said.
Discussing the search process, which has collapsed in disarray, Epstein said, "Right now, what we have is chaos."
Last week, both the first and second choices for the post of manager withdrew from consideration. Another finalist and a would-be finalist had previously withdrawn.
The fact that all four of the people considered for the post of manager withdrew troubles Epstein, he said.
"That says something to us: there's a flaw in this system," Epstein said.
What's more, he said, the charter change was adopted in November, 2011.
Why then is the town still flailing around looking for a manager who is scheduled to take office in little more than two months, Epstein asked.
"It goes to the question of leadership, Epstein said.
Epstein placed the blame squarely on the majority Republicans, who control the Board of Selectmen, and on his rival in the race for mayor, Republican Town Committee chairman Enzo Faienza.
The selectmen and the manager selection subcommittee "both have a Republican majority," Epstein said.
Faienza was chairman of the Charter Revision Commission which voted to change the form of government. He was also one of the three members of the selectmen's manager selection subcommittee.
"Leaders have to lead," Epstein said. "Townspeople have to look closely at that as the election comes up."
"Now, these same people are asking to be re-elected to the new council, and one of them is asking to be elected as the town's first mayor," Epstein said.
"The townspeople have been very disappointed by this (selection) process," Epstein said. "It's nowhere near where we thought it would be at this point."
In fact, he said, "We are starting all over again" to try and find a candidate who will take the job.
"How much has this all cost the taxpayers? There has been no open process. Shouldn't the process be open?" Epstein said.
"This certainly doesn't blend in to the open form of government that people are for today and want," Epstein said.


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RA catches up with Booka Shade in advance of their appearance at this year's Get Loaded in the Park to talk about their vaunted live show and their upcoming record.
It wasn't always champagne and roses, though. Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier started life as an unmemorable synth pop duo, releasing forgotten records on heralded imprints. But then the duo went into business with some clubbing-inclined friends, and things began to take off. The name of the business? Get Physical Music.
It's a well-known story, but the partnership with M.A.N.D.Y. and DJ T. and its importance can't be understated. Given a push to produce for themselves again after a few years behind the boards of releases from various artists, Booka Shade came up with some of the most indelible tunes in the imprint's history: "Mandarine Girl," "Body Language," "In White Rooms."
But more fascinating than their impeccable productions is their inimitable live show. Performing all of their biggest hits, the duo provide a muscular, rock version of the tunes that have become clubland favorites. It's a show that has getting better and better over time, culminating in a collection of high-profile headlining gigs that only looks set to continue when they begin their inevitable tour after the release of their fourth album, which is tentatively set for release in early 2010.
Before that, though, the boys will be tearing through a series of dates this month, including one at Get Loaded in the Park. They're calling it the "Big Balls" tour. Never one to shy away from a conversation about balls, we called up Kammermeier to find out more.
I hear you're working on a new album.
Yes. We are here in the studio on a regular afternoon. We've got plenty of stuff to do actually. We always hop from one thing to the other. In the last couple of weeks we rehearsed for the new show. We had our first performance last weekend at the Glade festival.
What is the new show like?
We have a whole new set-up. New instruments and bigger drums. But the big change is that we have a new stage set-up with a matrix of balls which are illuminated with LEDs. Each ball is individually programmable so it's been a lot of work. We had somebody from Los Angles come over to help us with it.
That sounds interesting. Are you guys controlling the balls then?
No. It's the guy who programs it. That would be a bit much. [laughs] We of course tell him what we'd like to see in all this stuff, though. There are shapes, illuminated shapes, on the stage which refer to the Booka Shade logo, which are up to two meters big.
We are having so many jokes, though, with the set-up that we have because it consists of these huge balls, so we always say, "Come and see our big balls, they are illuminated very nice." The whole tour is called the Big Balls tour. [laughs]
So the live show just keeps getting bigger and bigger?
It does! [laughs] We had a break in between albums, and we're not playing that much this summer but we still wanted to take a chance with them and present a bigger show. To show people, OK, you know now it goes a bit up the ladder. It goes in small steps, which is very nice.
I was reading that you keep upgrading your drums for the live show. That you have special customized controllers now to allow you to improvise more easily.
Yeah, that comes from the fact that we came to the point where we said that up to now we were in this bizarre situation where we played like a band, but travelled like DJs. So we always have this situation where we wanted to have it look as big as possible, but to have everything be as light as possible to bring it on the planes. We've finally said "Alright, you know we play all these big stages, so you know somehow it has to you know it has to be big, it has to fill the stage." And that's why the drums are just purely…I mean I don't play so many different things, it's just bigger. It looks nicer for the audience also, and now I have things like real cymbals. Instead of those electronic cymbals. It looks and sounds a bit rockier, which is quite nice. We like that.
When did you start drumming?
I was like 6 or 7. I got on everybody's nerves at home. It's a cliché now, but I would drum on pots and pans in the kitchen, and I would always tell my parents the greatest mistake they made was to give me a drum set for Christmas at the age of 12. I was never going to have a real job after that.
Were there some drummers that you looked up to in particular?
Yeah, of course. I had an older brother and an older sister, so a lot of my musical education came from them. Anything they heard, I heard as well. There was a group called Emerson Lake and Palmer. Carl Palmer was the drummer, and he always had this huge drum set. I admired him very much. The same goes for Stewart Copeland from The Police. The other drummer I find absolutely crazy is the guy from the Cure, Lol Tolhurst, because he was somebody who played like a drum machine. Listen to a song like "The Forest," and you'll hear him play the same beat for eight minutes.
Five great bald drummers
Phil Collins
Perhaps the most famous bald drummer in history, the Genesis man went solo in 1981, and subsequently produced one of the best air drumming moments in history with "In the Air Tonight."
Butch Vig
This drummer for Garbage isn't necessarily one of the best around, but he was responsible for producing Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana's finest albums, which makes him alright in our book.
Phil Selway
One of Radiohead's greatest secret weapons, Selway matches wits with Radiohead's better-known songwriters by keeping the beat steady in increasingly difficult time signatures over time.
Mick Fleetwood
As the sole member to stick with Fleetwood Mac for all of its incarnations, Fleetwood should be granted inclusion on this list, but his drumming on "The Chain" is a master class.
Blue Man Group
If only for their role in one of Arrested Development's greatest subplots.
Yes. We've progressed quite a bit actually. We want to have it finished by the end of August or September. But it won't be out before February, although a single could be released before the end of the year. With this album we are looking to bring the concert feeling that people get when they come to the show. It will be more energetic.
With The Sun and the Neon Light we experimented more with pop structures, and it was mellow. For home listening. But now we're excited about this, because we aren't playing live much at the moment, so it's very fresh. We want to make it so that the people—when they come home from the live show and they haven't heard everything from us before—can relive that experience.
Are you playing like a band in the studio? Live to tape? Or is it still very much computerized?
Yeah, I mean already on the last album we used the computer as a recording tool. Of course everybody does that, but we did more live sessions with synthesizers. We didn't put everything in the sequencer. We play a lot live and we still do, we take a lot of other outboard equipment, and also play a couple of those drums or you know some fills or whatever to give it a bit more of a live feeling, but of course it will still be a very electronic album.
I think the sound of Booka Shade is always quite a designed sound, a rich sound. Not a dirty and raw spontaneous sound. That stuff is great, I also love that sound. But I think with Booka Shade it's more that we think about every detail in the production so we do a lot of these live sessions and also bring in other equipment. We don't only use the soft synths for the reverb, and everything that is in the computer. Many times we feel that it's so very predictable. Many times we hear music and we can immediately know that it's this preset and that reverb. We try to get away from that.
I remember reading that last time there was a lot of pain and blood in the studio. Has the new album been the same way?
It's very interesting looking back. If I listen to The Sun and the Neon Light, I hear a little bit of that in the album. I mean, not in a song like "Charlotte," but I remember we were quite tense. We weren't so sure of the direction. We felt a lot of pressure after Movements and everything that happened. I'm very happy this time. The last tour was extremely successful, we played for loads and loads of people and we took the steps that we wanted to take.
And The Sun and the Neon Light actually sold more than the Movements, even though "Charlotte" was the only sort of hit on it. But still the album in its entirety sold even better. So we're much more relaxed, we're much more aware of what we want to do and we also know how we can get there. I wonder if you'll be able to hear it in the end when the album comes out, but at the moment the mood is very high.
I wanted to ask you about your involvement with Get Physical these days. I was reading that M.A.N.D.Y. and DJ T. seem to take care of the 12-inches, because they are DJing in the clubs. Are you still having a lot of input with regards to what comes out albums-wise?
With albums that we release everyone has to say yes. Everybody has to agree. We discuss those releases in detail because they always mean an investment—time and money. So you want to be sure that the investment you make is in something you really like. With the 12-inches, we're not very involved. Sometimes the guys will play something in the studio, and we'll hear it and walk by. They have one room where they have their DJ set-up, and sometimes I will go to the room and ask what they're playing. And they'll say it's a new demo for Get Physical. That's always a good sign.
Yes, I remember one of the Tiger Stripes tracks that did very well was there. Then there was also a remix from Silversurfer that we liked quite a bit. It's very interesting because we've started to DJ a little bit, although we always said we would never do it. But during this time when we aren't playing that much live, we want to try out our new songs also in a convenient and in an easy way so now we can also check those demos ourselves. In the past it was always T. and M.A.N.D.Y. who would do that, and now we can also take some tracks with us and try them out.
I had noticed that you seemed to have been doing a bit more DJing. You had a DJ chart recently, you did an RA podcast. When the DJ Kicks compilation came out, there was a lot of talk that you guys weren't DJs, that you did the mix in the studio.
Yes, the DJ Kicks mix was always more like a producer's mix. A lot of the editing you wouldn't be able to do when you just have two records or two CDs. What happened was that after the last tour we said, "Ah, you know, we've played all these concerts and we've been listening to our own music excessively, it would be great to listen to some music and get some fresh ideas." So that's how we got into DJing. In another room next to our studio, we set-up turntables, and now it's very inspiring when we do something in the studio and we take it over to the other room and compare the sound and the groove, and how the groove works with other records.
It's actually quite a bit of fun to take other people's music and throw something in, and combine things. It gives us the opportunity to try out the new songs that we do for the album before we release them, and before we put them in the live show. In the old days, we would have a new song and to bring it into the live show was a lot of work. Because you would have all these individual tracks for the bass drum, for the snare, for the bass. And, for the keyboards, it's not like we have a stereo file. When we play live it's a lot of individual talent. And, in the past, we had visuals where we had to think about what would happen with those when we added a new song. So it was a lot of work just to see if a song works. Now we can just throw it in when we do a DJ set, get a very instant response and then go back to the studio and figure out what we need to work on.


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As Catholic school enrollments dip nationwide, historic Third Ward school set to close
Norma Huger noticed a difference in the crowd gathered at a recent Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School's meeting.
Usually cheery parents had tear-streaked faces. Teachers and administrators looked solemn. Then, someone said something Huger had not expected to hear: The 77-year-old school, a staple of the greater Third Ward's Catholic community, was closing its doors at the end of the school year.
"As I sat down, I just felt like I sunk in my seat," said Huger, whose 6-year-old granddaughter, Karma Rose, is a kindergartner at the school. "I just couldn't believe it."
Despite a storied history of academic prowess and an inordinate amount of basketball and chess championships, the small Catholic school just north of Old Spanish Trail between State Highway 288 and Scott Street will close after the final bell Friday, scattering students and staff to other campuses. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston cited a 70 percent drop in student enrollment over the past five years as the culprit, a drop so large officials said it made little financial sense to keep a full staff on hand to teach just 30 students in grades prekindergarten through eight.
Enrollment numbers are so low, according to the school, there is only one student in the first grade and one in the second.
It is a far cry from the school's outlook in the early 1960s, when about 600 students took classes at the campus. At that time, Catholic school enrollment nationwide soared to about 5.2 million, according to National Catholic Educational Association.
Since then, the number of students at St. Peter's and Catholic schools nationwide has dwindled. Fewer than 1.8 million students were enrolled in Catholic schools nationwide this year. Debra Haney, superintendent of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's schools, said with the exception of most of the district's high schools and some other campuses, local enrollments are down overall.
Haney chalks up the declines partly to an influx of charter schools and public school choice options, which often boast more technology and technical programs than the smaller private schools offer at no cost to families. Most parents at St. Peter the Apostle paid about $3,200 annually in tuition, costs offset by grants the church offers families on an income-based scale.
Another factor, she said, was the central tenant of Catholic and other religious schools.
"You have parents who, for a multitude of reasons in our society, faith is not as important as it used to be," Haney said. "They're making a choice to not send their children to faith-based schools."
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The students at Saint Peter the Apostle look much different than those who first joined the church and school when it opened in 1942.
Back then, virtually every parishioner and student was white, according to the Rev. Faustinus Okeyikam, the church's pastor. As demographics in the neighborhood changed, so did Saint Peter's student body.
By the time Toni Marshall enrolled in nearby St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School and attended church services there, St. Peter's had become one of only a handful of hubs for black Catholics in the greater Third Ward.
Marshall's godparents taught and coached at St. Peter's; the campus' gym still bears her godfather's name and is adorned with a banner featuring his face. She still remembers fundraising bazaars in the parking lot and passing by the school at night, marveling that the gym's lights were still on — a sign of the late-night practices that made the boys' basketball team a force to be reckoned with.
More changes in the neighborhood swept some families out, leaving retired folks as the majority of remaining church-goers. More Hispanic families moved in, and the church began to offer Spanish-language services. Still, fewer families were enrolling in the school than before.
When Archdiocese officials offered Marshall its top job three years ago, she knew about the enrollment challenges. The seriousness of the slide was not apparent until she walked into her new office and saw a chart depicting enrollment trends. A sharp line showed that enrollment had dropped to about 90 students the year before she arrived. When her first school year as principal began, that number fell to 47.
Marshall and Okeyikam began aggressive campaigns to recruit more students.
"We had to try to diversify our enrollment by going out to the neighboring parishes, especially the parishes that don't have schools within them," Okeyikam said. "In the past three years, we also extended it to a door-to-door campaign."
Despite the efforts, only 43 students remained at the end of Marshall's first year. That fell to 33 during the 2018-2019 school year, and in the past few months, to 30.
A glimmer of hope
Huger's granddaughter, Karma, came during the enrollment drop. Despite the low number of classmates, the 6-year-old grew to love the school.
Even as she toured another school in May, she told her grandmother she could not wait to get back to her classes at St. Peter's.
There is a chance that, one day, Karma could return. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is looking into converting the school building into a faith-based vocational school for high schoolers, a model pioneered by a campus in Philadelphia. Marshall hopes to work with local Catholic school leaders to create a plan to open the new school "some time soon and not too far away."
For now, Karma and most of the remaining 30 students have found new schools to attend, searches aided by Marshall's weekly newsletters that broadcast openings and application information for other local Catholic schools. Marshall also worked with her teachers and staff, offering to make personal calls to other principals to set up job interviews. Many will go to St. Mary of the Purification, located two miles away. While that campus may be close, it will not be the haven Marshall, Karma and others have come to love.
"It's been a special place to me. I look in these rooms now, and it's just so interesting because hearing that it's closing. It's just like …" Marshall said, "I can't believe it's actually closing."
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Last night's ramp job on the back of USDJPY, which sliced through the 100 and 200-day moving averages like they weren't there, took ES most of the way. The 4% GDP (ex-items?) print did the rest. ES is sitting at an 8-pt gain prior to the open.
Caution is warranted, as yesterday's close marked the 3rd H&S Pattern in a row to complete without playing out (so far.) The USDJPY/NKD ramp is BS, of course, as Japan's industrial production fell 3.3% last month (versus 1.2% expectations.)
Still, the pair broke out. If it can remain above the SMA200 long enough for the other averages to turn up and break the bearish alignment, it could drag stocks higher. And, why shouldn't it? With the BOJ depressing the yen and actively buying stocks, it's only a question of whether or not it fits their plans.


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Fernando Romero: 30 Game Score, 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 1 K, 1 BB, 68.3% strikes
Bullpen: 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 0 BB
Lineup: 6-for-14 w/RISP, 7 LOB
Top three per WPA: Rosario .198, Magill .122, Morrison .112
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Rosario went 4-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and even a stolen base. He drew a six-pitch walk in his first plate appearance, then hit the first pitch in each of his last four PAs. Of the five times he reached base, he scored in four of them. The other one, well it was one of those adventure moments, but we won't dwell on that just yet.
Eduardo Escobar also had yet another strong performance, going 2-for-4 with a double and a walk. Unlike so many other games this season, Rosie and Double E got some support from the rest of the lineup.
Joe Mauer was 2-for-4 with a walk, Logan Morrison was also 2-for-4 and drove in three runs and Max Kepler, who entered this game with just one RBI in 13 games this month, drove in a pair of runs.
All that offense was crucial, since Fernando Romero didn't put his best foot forward. He gave up three runs and was pulled after just four innings. Over his last 16 2/3 innings, Romero has given up 15 earned runs and has just 11 strikeouts.
Lucky for the Twins, an extremely well rested Matt Magill was prepared to pick up the slack. He pitched three perfect innings, lowing his ERA on the season to 1.14.
Circling back to Rosario, he made questionable decisions in both halves of the same inning.
With one out in the top of the fourth inning, Morrison hit a ball to the outfield. Mauer bluffed a tag from third base. It must have been a really good one, because he definitely faked out Rosie. Eddie was caught way off second base, cause some confusion on the bases that led to Mauer being thrown out to end the inning.
Then in the bottom of the fourth, Cleveland had runners at second and third and hit a ball of their own to the outfield. This time, it appeared fairly obvious that it was going to be an easy sac fly. Instead of hitting the cutoff man to hold the runner at second, Rosario threw all the way through to home, and was way off target. Luckily, that runner was stranded at third.
Rosario has certainly been Mr. Entertainment so far this season. His aggressiveness has paid off far more often than it's hurt the Twins. He's up to a .323 average and .948 OPS(!), so he's obviously in a good place playing with freedom this season, even freedom that can border on recklessness. Even so, you can't help but appreciate the fact there's not a single play he doesn't think he can make.
One thing's for certain, whether he's at the plate, on the bases or in the field, Eddie Rosario is a guy who you want to watch. Heck, he's even pretty entertaining in the dugout sometimes.
Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco was forced out of this game in the second inning when Mauer hit a 99.6 mph line drive square off his elbow. That forced them to ultimately turn to the pitcher they originally had scheduled to start tomorrow, Adam Plutko, to eat a couple of innings out of the bullpen.
The Twins went from losing a series against Detroit to not only taking the first two games at Cleveland, but also setting themselves up to face an emergency starter who's going to be filling in for their emergency starter.
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I cast a 3/4 inch thermocouple tube into the door when I had to rebuild it from all the goo the borax caused. I put it in so that the tube came out right at the top of the doghouse. I stuck fiber in the outside hole when I wasn't charging.
If I was to do a door without a total recast, I've used a 3/4 inch masonry bit 12 inches long to drill it. That is a standard masonry bit at any hardware store.
A friend did something I thought to be ingenious and he cast two holes. One would have a line from the compressor fitted out and the other was just the exhaust. He would melt fluorines in the SiC furnace and was clearing those fumes about once an hour when charging or working. He let it sit the rest of the time and never had trouble with his elements. It does make the temperature drop some but only briefly.
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The story of the year in financial markets has been gold's underdog rally from multi-year lows.
Heiko Ihle at Rodman & Renshaw says that yes, indeed, the rally can continue. The analyst sees a "paradigm shift in sentiment for the gold market" and outlines three factors that we feel should "not only support gold at current levels," but "potentially continue to push prices higher going forward." The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) added 0.2% to $126.14 in recent trading. Here's more: "The next bull market in precious metals and precious metal related equities has begun. Our updated price deck of $1,300 per ounce gold and $17.50 per ounce silver reflects what we believe to be the dawn of a new era."
Reason 1: Brexit
"The generally unexpected 'Leave' vote by Great Britain last week sparked what we view as confirmation of gold exiting its nearly five year long bear market. On Friday, June 24, the day after Britain's referendum, gold surged almost 5% to a two year high, bringing the year to date gain to over 20%.
Moreover, we feel the uncertainty caused by Britain's decision to leave the European Union should have a lasting effect on both gold and the global markets as a whole. In addition to uncertainties surrounding the future of England, the entirety of the European Union could now be in question. Should additional countries contemplate leaving the EU, coupled with what we view as a loss in global central bank credibility, we think further significant gains could be in store for gold. In short, as uncertainty rises we cannot and do not rule out the possibility of even potentially revisiting longer-term highs."
Reason 2: Interest-rate concerns will be offset by ultra-low and increasingly negative interest rates globally
"While gold is a non-interest bearing asset in a potentially rising interest rate environment, in an era of record low and even negative rates across the globe we view the metal as a preferred asset class and a haven of safety.
Moreover, following the Brexit, the 10-year U.K. Gilt fell below 1% for the first time in history, while German 10-year Bund yields currently yielding below 0%. While gold yields zero, in an era of negative rates a non-yielding asset is more attractive to us than a Government instrument that actually costs investors money to own.
Moreover, given recent macroeconomic events, the talk around timing of future potential Federal Reserve rate hikes in the United States has now shifted from the consensus expecting at least one more rate hike this year to less than a 10% chance of a single hike at all for the remainder of 2016. To that end, we are of the belief that a Fed rate cut, not hike, is now back on the table as we think the surging dollar could hinder the Fed's stated goal of 2% inflation."
Reason 3: The dollar/gold relationship bucking the trend
"The recent strength in both gold and the USD point towards a significant shift in the gold market. In the wake of Brexit, the GBP fell to 1.32 against the USD—a 31-year low while gold gained nearly $60 on the day. During the last few years of the bear market in precious metals, the relationship between gold and the USD remained predominantly inverted.
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. The two assets moving in tandem is contrary to what we have seen over the last few years, as one would generally expect a sharp rise in the USD, as seen the day following Brexit, to surely coincide with lower gold prices. In our view, this serves as confirmation that gold as a safe haven is now back in vogue."