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While the Cannes Film Festival has been notably parsimonious about British film in recent years, the 2006 Berlinale made amends with a hefty invitation of seven movies. It is enough to give the UK film community, so used to feeling blighted at international festivals, something to yodel about. Plus the films screened were so varied in style and content as to skewer any prescriptions of what British cinema should be.
A delightful surprise was Marc Evans's Snowcake. Set in the wintry wastes of Winnipeg, Alan Rickman plays a buttoned-up drifter who befriends the autistic Linda when their lives are brought together by tragedy. Meanwhile, opening the more edgy Panorama section was the sublimely eccentric Brothers of the Head, from Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, the combo who have in the past documented Terry Gilliam's cinematic escapades in The Hamster Factor and Lost in La Mancha. Their first fiction feature follows the rise and fall of conjoined twins in the beer-stained, smoke-filled mid-Seventies.
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More solemn and direct was Michael Winterbottom's The Road to Guantanamo, an urgent and straight retelling of the Tipton Three's journey from the Midlands to the horrors of Camp X-Ray. Captured in Kandahar, one of the young men is confronted by a British soldier, who says: 'We are both far from home. The difference is that I can explain why I am here.'
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Elsewhere in the festival the Americans were represented with such awards season favourites as Syriana and Capote. In terms of world premieres, high expectations rested on Robert Altman's possible swan song, A Prairie Home Companion. As gooey as American pie, it follows the final hours of an old-style radio vaudeville programme before the plug is pulled. Lacking the tartness of the director's classic ensemble pieces, it felt like a sleepy farewell brightened only by Woody Harrelson and John C Reilly as a pair of singing cowboys with a neat line in salty lyrics and lewd jokes. I would have sacked the folk lot and given them their own show.


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Soumyajit, who was the only Indian to qualify in the men`s competition at the London Olympics, is ranked number one going into this tournament and has solid performances behind him at the Fajr Cup in Iran last month.
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A 2004 photo of the Polk can be viewed at View link
Here's a shot of the Cobb circa 12/04 or 12/03 View link
I think the Ben Hill (est.1970 ?) was part of the Eastern Federal from the get go (they're attempt to cash in on the Greenbrier Mall/Westgate market controlled by the Georgia Theatre chain.) I recall seeing Willy Wonka there during its initial run. Aside from the fact that both the Ben Hill and Stonemont began and ended their careers as twins, I don't think there were any other similarities between the two.
Since the North Springs is still somewhat intact (based on a cursory view of the property last year) do you think it could be fitted for Cinerama?
Thanks Sam! The ABC theatres were my favourite circuit during my tenure in Marthasville. Didn't they also build a triple down around Morrow before Plitt bought them out?
Are your photos posted anywhere on the web? It would be great to see the place again. What ever became of the Stone Mount? I can't recall if it was an ABC or Plitt operation, but do remember that it wasn't too bad of a venue.
I can't stir up too much emotion at the passing of the T & C. It wasn't very distinctive and whatever redeeming qualities it had were lost when the main auditorium was twinned.
Next time you're at the downtown library, check the old Cole and Polk directories from 1915 to date. In the early editions (circa 1900-1940) you'll probably need to look under the heading of "Movie or Motion Picture Theatres. The later editions have all of the listings under Theatres.
Ms Marsh site is as inconspicuous as she was. Oakland is the Dunwoody for the dead.
Tara, thy days are numbered.
I don't have a clue. It can't recall there being another cinema that close to the Emory.
Why not revert the main auditorium back to a single screen and put in statium seating? Was the main auditorium originally configured for cinerama? I never had the fortune to visit the theatre during the very few years it was a single screen.
The last theatres I knew of which were equipped with 70mm were the Fox, Tara, 12 Oaks, Delk, Towne Center, the Plitt Phipps Plaza, Stone Mount Twin and Merchants Walk. This was back in the late 70s, early 80s. I'm pretty sure the Fox still has 70MM and possibly the Tara. Was the North Dekalb about the same layout as the Lakewood? What was the capacity seating for these the theatres both prior to and after conversion to twins?
Storey, not Story, got it! Didn't they also run a couple of theatres in Tennessee and Alabama as well?
Bummer about the closing of the Delk. Was there when it was being built in the 1980s. One of the last theatres constructed in the area with curtains that actually worked and 70mm projection.
Have received word that the Fifth Avenue building still exist, but no word to date as to what, if any, of the theatres' interiors are still intact. Please update if you have any additional information.
My murky memory is beginning to solidify! I do remember Laura Antonelli although I don't recall any of her films right off hand. I am still unable to recall the interior of the Emory, but the description of the North Dekalb was right on the mark. What ever became of the Story chain? Didn't they also own a couple of television stations, like WAGA in Atlanta?
Thank you all! I do recall the Weis. It was located on the corner of Peachtree and 13th about ½ block down from Colony Square. Rather cryptic account of Ms Mitchell. It's been a very long time since I have heard this story and it strikes a cord. She was one swell gal.
The association between the Emory & North Dekalb was based on my finite memory of the theatres. In that both have been gone for over twenty years and with no available photographs of the theatres in which to reference, I posted a log on each in hopes that someone can help fill in the spots that time has erased. What I recall is that both had a stark white foyer and lobby and, for lack of a better description, an understated colonial theme. Prior to North Dekalbs' conversion to a twin, didn't it have the same type of stage as the Emory?
Do you happen to know where on 13th Street the theatre is/was located and if it is still standing? I have one listing for an Art Cinema at 293 Peachtree St NW, but I think this was an adult cinema.
Good golly this place is swell! How much of the interior is still intact?
I know of only 2 theatres in Livingston at this point in time, the Livingston and the Classic. The Livingston was located at 306 Broad St and the Classic (which is now a restaurant) at 104 W. Court Square. Will post if I come across anything more.
Here's (atlantatimemachine.com/commercialbldgs/gtheatre.htm )a now & then photo of the Gorden from the Georgia State Unv. photo archive. Strange it's uncanny resemblance to the West End.
You can view now and then photos of the thearte at View link
Thank you for the update. I had been to the Howard when it was the Cinerama, Atlanta, and Columbia, but never the Paramount in that it was long gone before I came along. I recall on more than one visit to the former Howard being told that it had gone through several names and remodeling since it first opened. The photograph appearing at the top of this page is almost identical to one I saw in Atlanta of the Howard, hence the mistake on my part. The photo from the Georgia State archives showing with the marquee of the Loews just to the right of the Paramount indeed confirms that the Howard was a separate entity. Thus said, which is/was the correct address for the Paramount, 583 Peachtree Rd NE or 169 Peachtree St NE?
Were there 2 Ritz theatres in Memphis? I have one on file with an address of 1705 Poplar Ave. Are these both the same?


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In my last SE column (reprinted here) I criticised ECB President Draghi for basing policy recommendations on a comparison between productivity growth, measured in real terms (i.e. excluding the effects of inflation), and nominal wages (which are measured in current prices, and thus allow for inflation).
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Now let nominal wages grow at the same rate as (real) productivity, as Mr. Draghi seems to have suggested, in his speech to Heads of State and Government, was a great idea. That's the red line, L, which starts at 66 and increases rather flatly. One you have done that it is a fairly simple matter to calculate K, the income of capitalists: unsurprisingly it increases much faster, from its lower base (34). (Yes, some people draw both wage and profit income, but that's not the issue here.)
The effect on the wage share and profit share (LS and KS, both in % of GDP) is dramatic. Over a period of 35 years it is completely reversed: in a little more than a generation we go from a situation in which workers get 2/3 of output and capitalists 1/3 to one in which the income shares are almost exactly the other way around.
This is just an illustration, of course. In fact I do not believe it is possible to achieve 1.9% inflation over an extended period if wages are consistently rising at 1.9% less than the nominal increase in output per worker (i.e. if nominal unit labour costs are flat). Experience suggests that wage and profit share do shift, but that they are not unbounded. But this does not change the fact – indeed it simply underlines it – that the thinking apparently underpinning Mr. Draghi's view of the functioning of 'his' monetary union is fundamentally wrong and potentially dangerous.
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12540 Juniper Road, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
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Beautiful walk-out rambler on Kraemer Lake. This home is extremely well kept and has all the amenities you need! Lots of storage with two 2-stall garages, big lower level family room and more. Enjoy the lake life from your deck or big walk out patio. This home is a must see on Kraemer lake!
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Property Details for 12540 Juniper Road, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1 Full | 1 Three-Qtr | 1 Half
Lot Size: 0.80 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 150X183X150X172
Year Built: 1978
Garage Dimensions: 4 car
Garage: Attached Garage, Tuckunder
Style: (SF) One Story
Water: Well
Sewer: Private
Square Feet: 2680
Above Ground Sq Ft: 1340
Below Ground Sq Ft: 1340 (approx)
Room Information for 12540 Juniper Road, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Lower Floor
Living Room: 20x11
Dining Room: 13x10
Bedroom 4: 10x13
Garage: 24x24
Laundry: 10x9
Main Floor
Family Room: 25x10
Kitchen: 9x13
Bedroom 1: 11x14
Bedroom 2: 13x9
Bedroom 3: 10x9
Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level, Family Room
School Information for 12540 Juniper Road, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
School District: St. Cloud
School District Phone: 320-253-9333
Interior Features for 12540 Juniper Road, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Air Cond: Central
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplaces: Yes
Basement: (1340 sq Finished) Walkout, Full, Finished (Livable)
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Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium
Lot Dimensions: 150X183X150X172
Zoning: Residential-Single
Financial Considerations for 12540 Juniper Road, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
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Taxes w/Assessments: $2,332
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Tax Year: 2016
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Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com Communications Director League of American Bicyclists 202.822.1333 PRESS RELEASE March 10, 2010 For Immediate Release
Google Announces Google Biking Directions at the League of American Bicyclists' 2010 National Bike Summit Washington, DC - March 10, 2010 – The League of American Bicyclists is proud to be the forum for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for - Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps. Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summit that they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps. "This new tool will open people's eyes to the possibility and practicality of hopping on a bike and riding," said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. "We know people want to ride more, and we know it's good for people and communities when they do ride more - this makes it possible. It is a game-changer, especially for those short trips that are the most polluting," Users can now choose biking when deciding how to get to their destination, starting today, March 10, 2010. If you're one of the 57 million Americans who ride a bike, mapping your daily commute, and planning recreational or trail rides just became easier. According to Google this has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, and the League is delighted that they have chosen the National Bike Summit to unveil this new feature. Google's announcement further proves the importance of the Summit and the bicycle movement in helping our nation become a more Bicycle Friendly America. The Google biking directions will make it that much easier for bicyclists to get to work, school or play. This new feature includes: step-by-step bicycling directions; bike trails outlined directly on the map; and a new "Bicycling" layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. The directions feature provides step-by-step, bike-specific routing suggestions - similar to the directions provided by our driving, walking, or public transit modes. Simply enter a start point and destination and select "Bicycling" from the drop-down menu. You will receive a route that is optimized for cycling, taking advantage of bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly streets and avoiding hilly terrain whenever possible. Visit http://maps.google.com/biking to try out this new feature. Biking directions for Google Maps is currently in Beta. Follow the League's news feed on the new Google feature on the League's Blog, Facebook and Twitter. If you have any further questions, contact Meghan Cahill at 202.822.1333 or email@example.com.
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Chocolate Mint Truffle Squares Recipe
Dietary Candy Recipe
These make very light and fluffy Chocolate Mint Truffle Squares via the use of whipping cream. Plus chocolate, Splenda, Sugar Twin, peppermint extract and cocoa powder.
Recipe Ingredients
1-1/4 cups whipping cream
1/2 pound unsweetened chocolate chopped small pieces
1/3 cup granular Splenda
1/3 cup granular Sugar Twin
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
4 tablespoons cacao powder
Recipe Directions
In a small pot, bring the cream to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted. Stir in the artificial sweetener and peppermint extract. Transfer to a larger bowl and let stand in a cool place until completely cold.
With an electric mixer, beat the chocolate mixture until it becomes light and fluffy. Spread out evenly into a plastic wrap-lined 8 by 8-inch pan. Refrigerate until set.
Dust the top with 2 tablespoons of the cocoa powder. Flip out, cocoa-side down onto a flat surface. Remove the plastic and dust with the remaining cocoa powder. Run a sharp bladed knife under hot water and dry. Cut into 24 pieces, heating and drying the knife after each cut. Keep frozen until you are ready to serve them.
Recipe Notes
- You can pipe the mixture into tiny foil cups for something different and vary the flavoring as you like. Bourbon is especially good with chocolate.
- Use a good quality unsweetened chocolate like Callebaut, Vahlrona or Scharffen-Berger. Bakers chocolate is very grainy when used in low-carb sweets.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 24 truffle squares Serving size: 1 square Total Calories: 105; Fat: 11g; Carbohydrates: 4.1g; Fiber: 3.4g; Protein: 2.9g


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In the fall of 2014, the amazing crew from Small Town, Big Deal shared our story with the world.
We had the incredible honor to receive the ICON AWARD for community development presented by Americas Mart.
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Here are a few shots from the night. Our founder, Brian Preston accepted the award. If you're interested in the press release you can find it here.
Last year we had the honor of working with David from Brick + Mortar and entrepreneur Michael Lennox of the hippest beer garden on the Atlanta Beltline. We build and designed 11 beer garden tables, 44 benches and 2 large 10' long community tables. We love the overall look and design of the space.
We love our customers. We also love it when we get to see our products in our customer's finished space. So we wanted to create a simple solution for all our customers to share their pics on our website. We are excited to announce that when you tag "lamonluther on Instagram, your Instapics end up on the front page of our website.
A few months ago, The Lee Bros visited Atlanta. During their time Matt and Ted swung by the shop to help us build the last Krog Street Market table. They showed up with a production company, and filmed the first episode of their brand new show "Southern Uncovered."
Matt, Ted, and the entire production crew were great to work with. Unfortunately, they haven't released the full episode online but here is a sneak peek at Krog with our Brian Preston.
When West Elm asked if they could do a story on our company we didn't have to think about it long.
The production company Minder did a fantastic job sharing our story. They spent 2 separate days filming, and below is the final out come. We are thankful for our partnership with West Elm in helping us with our mission of creating more jobs for those in need.
Installing pallet wood on a focal wall can add a nice design feature to your space. This is a wall we installed in just a few hours and anyone with basic tools can do this to their own space.
Tools Needed:
-Hammer, Nail Punch, Nail Gun, Sawzall, Miter Saw, Construction Adhesive, Air Compressor, Level, and A Table Saw
1. Find Free + Dry Pallets - Look for pallets that have been stored in a dry warehouse. A great resource is craigslist, or industrial area where many warehouses are located.
2. Cut The Pallets Down - We made a video that describes the best method for this. We also recommend lightly sanding the boards before installation.
3. Remove The Nails - After you have cut down the pallets, you will want to remove the nails with a nail set. Simply turn over the board and knock the nail out with the nail set. Flip the board back over and pull the nails out.
4. Rip all the Boards to the same width on a table saw. We usually set up the table saw fence at 3". Then flip over and rip to 2 3/4" wide. This way you will have 2 ripped edges and this will make your installation a breeze.
5. Remove any base board and mark your studs. You can do this with a stud finder, or using a small nail to tap in the wall. Most studs are 16" on center, so once you find a stud you can measure over 16" to locate the next one. Always double check with a stud finder of small nail.
6. Start with the first board at the bottom of the wall (where the baseboard was located). Be sure to glue the back of the material with construction adhesive.
7. Nail the first run of boards in with a nail gun. We usually us 2" nails and be sure you hit the studs.
8. Continue with the next run. Put a level on each run and adjust accordingly. Make sure your joints off set. (think brick laying). You don't want the joints to line up on the wall.
9. Keep going all the way up the wall. Once you get to the top, measure the top board and rip your last board to fit on the table saw.
10. Take a step back and enjoy. Your friends will be jealous.
Excited to announce that our founder, Brian Preston was named to 50 people changing the south in 2015 by Southern Living.
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The Big Consequences of Little Choices (8 of 8) by Jeff Schreve
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Series: Growing Strong
Pastor Jeff Schreve
Genesis 13:5-13
If you have your Bible, please turn to Genesis chapter 13, Genesis chapter 13. We are finishing our series today, "Growing Strong." We've been talking about how you grow strong in the Christian life, because nobody wants to be a spiritual weakling. No one wants to stay a spiritual baby. When God saved us, He saved us so that we would grow up, so that we would be strong, so that we would stand firm against the schemes of the devil, so that we would be a force in this world for Jesus Christ.
We've talked about how important the Word of God is. If you're going to grow, you have to have the Word of God, "the pure milk of the Word." As the Bible says, "Long for it that you may grow with respect to salvation." We talked about prayer for the last two weeks. That's critical. We've talked about how you need to practice. "Who, because of practice," the Scripture says, "have their senses trained to discern good and evil." You put your Christianity into practice in order to get strong. We talked about the heart, how the Bible says, "Don't be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." Christianity is all about a love relationship with God.
Now, to finish up the series, we want to talk about choices, because choices are so critical. Hey, if you want to grow strong, you have got to make wise choices in life.
You know, if you think about it, most people - I would assume everybody in this audience, pretty much everybody you talk to - if you say, "Hey, do you want to live a life that's full of joy, and peace, and good things, and power, and blessing, and meaning? Do you want to have a life like that?" I don't think there's anybody that says, "Nah, I don't want a life like that." Everybody wants a life like that. Well, how do you get a life like that? It has to do with the choices you make. Choices, your choices determine your destiny. If yo ...
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IRT Perundurai Medical College & Research Centre is situated in Perundurai.
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IRT Perundurai Medical College & Research Centre (IPMCRC) proffers courses such as MBBS, Diploma in Nursing and Mid-Wifery etc. stablished: The State Government laid the foundation stones in 1986 to build a Medical College and Hospital for the Transport Corporation workers. In 1992, the college started functioning from its present campus. The hospital was constructed however in 1994. The long standing desire of the Transport Corporation employees to have a Medical College and Hospital to provide specialised medical treatment to people in the area and to the transport employees and their families was fulfilled by the State Government in the year 1986. The Medical College started functioning in the campus from 1992 onwards. A 600 bedded modern Hospital was constructed and started functioning from September 1994 onwards. This college is affiliated to Dr. M.G.R. Medical UniversityThe Perundurai Medical College and Hospital is located in a posh green landscape of 327 acres, which is 20 km west from Erode on the Erode-Coimbatore National Highway. The very location of Perundurai is in the closer vicinity of major Industrial Estates / towns / cities like Tirupur, Coimbatore where the possibility of having more occupational diseases. The Institute being located in a rural setting will go a long way in meeting out the health needs of the socio-economically downtrodden population of the neighboring districts.
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The NIC formed website has information about the total number of books in the library, and the figure is astonishing. The total number of books is 9724, and the total number of journals in the collection is 2915 with subscription of many foreign journals as well. Medical CDs are also provided here. The campus has WIFI enabled computer rooms for research. The instruments are all safe, and all labs have advanced medical technology. The staff is polite and teaches students the very traits for doctors and nurses that are kindness. All good qualities in Florence Nightingale are taught here. The Blood Bank in open 24*7 and there are many emergency beds so that no patient has to be refused a place in times of need.
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The Ring is a clever twist on more traditional internet-enabled security cameras such as the Netgear Arlo. As well as providing motion-responsive video recording and alerts, it also replaces your doorbell.
This means you can have bell presses show up on your phone, and install multiple extra bells throughout your home, so you'll never miss a visitor again.
With the ability to talk back to visitors via your phone, you can also leave instructions for couriers or inform friends and family of your whereabouts if they come calling.
The Ring isn't unique in providing this selection of features, but it is among the most well integrated and easy to use. So should you invest in a digital doorbell?
The Ring makes a good impression by including a full selection of tools and accessories for mounting it. Not only do you get screws and Rawlplugs, but also a mini spirit level, a two-ended screwdriver and even the right size of masonry drill bit. The only extra thing you'll need to install this device is a drill.
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That little bit of extra effort by Ring makes all the difference for those who may not have a particularly well-stocked tool kit.
The installation process itself is pretty straightforward too. If you've got an existing powered doorbell you can simply swap out the old bell button and replace it with the Ring, using the old wiring – assuming it's connected to a standard 8-24VAC supply.
The alternative is that you either get a doorbell transformer installed or you can simply run the Ring off the battery and charge it every month or so when it runs out - it charges via microUSB.
To recharge the device you have to remove it from its base plate, which involves undoing two screws and sliding it off. It's a bit of a faff, but once you've got the knack it's a two-minute job.
However, this is one of the early potential issues with this device, as it's all too easy for someone to just steal your Ring, assuming they cover their face, of course. Not to mention that it's easy-to-reach position means it's simply that bit easier to break/steal than a conventional IP camera that would be mounted higher up on a wall. Also it was reported that it's relatively easy for someone to hack into your Wi-Fi by stealing a Ring loaded with early firmware versions. However, the latest update apparently prevents this.
If your Ring is stolen the company will replace it free of charge if you submit a Police report.
It's a smart-looking unit. Measuring 12.65 x 6.17 x 2.21cm, it's larger than a normal doorbell, but it's still nicely compact. The bottom section is covered in a nice sandblasted metal, while the top sees glossy plastic surrounding the camera.
Ring claims its doorbell is weathproof, with rain, snow, heat and sleat resilience, though the company doesn't claim any specific IP rating. It clearly won't survive a dunking but should resist most everyday weather.
The camera shoots at up to 720p at 15fps, which is a little low compared to some security cameras that can manage 1080p at 30fps, but is still sufficient for the up-close surveillance it's meant for. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro offers 1080p recording.
The lens is an ultra-wide angle type with a field of view of 180 degrees horizontal and 140 degrees vertical. It results in footage that has a round fish-eye effect, but that's the price you pay for such a wide-angle shot.
Above the lens is an array of IR LEDs for night vision, while below is the only other external feature, which is the button itself.
Surrounding the button is a ring of blue light that flashes to indicate the Ring's status while setting it up, charging it and when it's pressed.
When you do press it, either the Ring itself will chime or your existing doorbell will. Alternatively you can buy a separate Chime accessory that plugs into any main socket in your home and connects to the Ring via Wi-Fi. With a Chime installed, that will ring instead of the Ring.
Slide the Ring off its mounting and you can access the Micro USB charging port and orange setup button.
Once you've downloaded the Ring app and set the Ring up via its built-in Wi-Fi signal, it's a doddle to add it to your network and get set up. A quick sign-up to the Ring service with an email address and password and you can get right down to using it – there are very few extra steps before you're up and running.
The Ring really is a doddle to use. The app is clear and simple, and it does a fine job of automating the whole process of adding devices to your network.
The app also links to the Ring's cloud video recording service so you can play back clips captured via the motion detection or when the bell is rung.
Perhaps most crucially is that it provides notifications whenever the doorbell is pressed or, optionally, when motion is detected, and you can then talk back to the visitor if you so choose. This is possible no matter where you are in the world, assuming you have an internet connection.
The footage it provides is plenty good enough for what's required. The camera does a decent job of judging exposure, shows sufficient detail for close-up subjects and provides a wide field of view.
The motion detection also works well. You can set up a multi-zone system where the camera ignores certain parts of the image either completely or past a certain distance – so you can make it ignore traffic, for instance – but it seemed a bit hit-and-miss. I just ended up setting the system to record whenever anything happened.
The Ring also has IR LEDs for night vision
This brings us to the big problem with the Ring: you only get one month of cloud video recording for free, and there's no option to record to a local device such as a PC either, although you can trigger other IFTTT services. After that it's £2.50 a month or £24.99 annually. Neither are particularly extortionate prices, but I'd have liked to have got at least six months for free before you have to start subscribing.
Alternatively, an option similar to Netgear's Arlo system would be good. It has various paid-for tiers or you can opt for a free rolling one-week recording service – any footage older than a week is deleted.
The Ring is a great one-stop solution to boosting your home's security. It provides good motion-detecting video surveillance and lets you see who's calling at the door. It also allows larger households to easily extend the range of the doorbell, making it very useful indeed.
Priced at £159, it's pretty much on the money for a fully integrated solution with a dedicated app and cloud service too. You can get cheaper conventional IP cameras, but you'll need separate software to get them working.
However, the ease with which you can steal the camera and the fact that you only get one month of free video recording means it comes up short of excellence.
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Technically a great home security solution, but the required subscription service dents its value.
I am a Ring owner and think some of the criticisms here are unfair. Regarding theft, it uses security screws. I am sure a thief could acquire the right tool very easily but not sure these are the kind of devices that thieves would plan a heist for. More importantly, when I bought mine there was a guarantee to replace it if stolen - is this not still the case? I have had it for 18 months so far and thankfully not needed to call on the guarantee, but it does eliminate the concern you have flagged and perhaps it should boost the review score to four stars? I also found the battery lasted 3 months under fairly intensive use so not sure why you would be recharging weekly? I have since wired mine in as it is a bit of a hassle to have to unscrew (with the security screw driver provided) as you say. It really is a well thought through product and pretty reliable as far as smart home equipment goes. It has IFTT integration too.
Hi Adrian. My mistake. Every month or so, not week or so. However, regards the screws, they're not anything rare - they're just torx screws, and they're not held in firm enough or difficult enough to reach that a pair of pliers couldn't be used to loosen them. You're correct regards the replacement, though. Not sure how I forgot to mention that. It doesn't affect my score, though, as the footage quality is definitely below similarly priced IP cameras and the fact you have to pay straightaway, with no local storage option, leaves a real sour taste.
Yes the restrictions on cloud storage are really frustrating, but this seems to be the way most of these services are operating at the moment. It is not extortionate in and of itself, but when you consider that if you buy a Nest Cam you have to pay them for cloud storage, if you have an iPhone you have to pay for icloud, etc. It all starts to add up. It would be better if you paid slightly more for the device but had the freedom to store the footage from all your streaming devices on one cloud storage provider. I would love a Nest cam to complement this but will never buy one whilst they force you to use their expensive cloud storage.
Yeah, the Nest Cam at least has a 3-hour free service, which is better than nothing but again I'd hope for that to be 24-hours or a couple of days minimum, with a download option included. It's simply unacceptable that you're paying so much for these devices and having them not function without a subscription.
I agree with Adrian, that these criticisms seem to be unfair. Ask yourself who steals a doorbell? A burglar is more likely to steal a bike perched up outside the house which the video doorbell would pick up via the motion detection. This product also is very weather resistant from my experience. I first heard about the product from my uncle in Seattle, USA and they have more rain there than the rainy UK. It has a water tight seal around the unit and unless you decide to submerge it in your toilet the doorbell will be fine!
You do also get Ringtone options, one for doorbell and the other for motion on your property.
Lastly I just got a pair of pliers and had no luck trying to get the unit off the bracket, so good luck to a burglar (one with a brain) who wouldn't even think of this! The company replace any stolen doorbell for free and the burglar will be on video anyway.
Great product, nice review...just a little inaccurate which is unlike trusted reviews.
I did loads of research on this product before buying it three months ago. Firstly battery still going strong. Secondly, I now have a log of all activity motion and rings to my house which you can download and share the videos if needed or requested - don't think for less than half the price of a pint a month is expensive for cloud storage. Lastly agree with James and Adrian harsh review - I mean would a thief really cover their face and lever the thing off? they'd need the back plate as well, and even then i think it can be remotely diasbaled/linked to an account.
Sometimes you have to stop and do a reality check. Paying a subscription - for your doorbell! Where will it end? Toothbrushes?
I have been looking at this line of product recently. Please could you compare the Ring with Skybell HD and Doorbird?
I think these gadgets need a little more time and revision before I will go all out and pay for one. As other people have commented, the cloud storage is very mean and in other forums people have complained about the time lag from the time someone pushes the button to the time it rings on your phone. Each company's phone app badly need updating too according to some.
Thats a bit disingenuous. You're not paying a subscription for the doorbell, you're paying a subscription for the *camera* that sits just above the doorbell!
At the end of the day you're not buying a doorbell here but actually a security camera that just happens to have a doorbell feature built in!
try to get help when you call!!!!!!! Mine finally arrived 2 1/2 weeks after they had to send out a new one, then I purchased the hardwired option they have on their website. So I paid 50 for the install, when he finally came, the end result was I had a faulty unit! tech installer said he would contact ring, have them ship out overnight another unti, and would contact me back to reinstall. Well.......That was 6 days ago, no word from anyone, so I called ring directly and they had no knowledge of anything!!!!!!!!!!! so after 1hr and 8 minutes with numerous on holds they are sending out a new unit but want me to pay again for installation!!!!!!!!! Are they kidding me? I asked for a supervisor, if I have to pay again for an installation that was not complete, they will be getting everything back and expect a full refund!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is totally ridiculous.
I just bought mine. First activation did not work - I could see the device connected and check battery level but no rings or motion detections came through to the phone. Deleted the device and reactivated. This worked although motion detection was random when I tried walking past. 2 hours later, it detected motion but I got no vision on the phone, just a spinning wheel. Now I'm back to the original problem - I can see device health but neither ring nor motion is detected. Returning for a refund tomorrow
Massive let down when you need it the most. I had a motion alert so i viewed it and saw someone on my property. Tried to connect to the live view and it wouldn't connect. While it is struggling to connect nothing is been recorded and you are left worried and vulnerable. Basically if you need a security camera buy a security camera, don't buy a doorbell.
Something to keep in mind: Any time there's an issue with the device (video connections, etc), you CANNOT reset it from the app (!!). You have to go out and fiddle with the tiny screws under it, pull it off your door, and push a reset button on the device itself... every time there's an issue like this.
NOT convenient if you're traveling, in which case the thing doesn't work at all until you get home and can reset it manually. Who designed that??? Stay away. And when shopping for similar devices, make sure you can do basic resetting/maintenance from the app.
Just bought our Ring Doorbell plus Chime. Brilliant. And if anyone went to the trouble of stealing it, the Ring company replace, free of charge.
Also when setting ours up it said free iCloud video had expired, so I contacted the company thru live chat who updated our product with a 60 day free trial 🙌
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It's all going wrong. I was right, Samuel is untrustworthy, and this time Ellie May's noticed. Her mum's ill, like Dad. I don't think it'll get as bad as Dad's did, but I don't want her getting hurt.
Matthew hasn't asked me out yet. I'm starting to think he never will. Maybe Ellie May got it wrong. There's still a chance, though. It just isn't a very big one. Maybe I'll pluck up the courage to ask him out myself. Like that's ever gonna happen.
The twins had a photo day today. Thankfully, they didn't mess it up. Well, as far as I know they didn't. I'll just have to wait and see when the proofs come.
Anyway, Ellie May's squealing at me now, so I have to go.
"Heidi, Heidi, Heidi!" Ellie May exclaims from where she's sitting on my bed being trusted with my Facebook account.
"What? What? What?" I respond, mimicking her high-pitched tone.
"Looooook!" she points excitedly to the screen of my laptop.
She's signed into my Facebook Chat, where there is one conversation marked 'Matthew Green'. I hurriedly click on it.
Matthew Green Hey =)
Matthew Green Heidi? Are you there?
Heidi Greene Oh, sorry. It's Ellie May XD
Matthew Green Oh, it doesn't matter then. I'll text her.
I give Ellie May a confused look. "What's it supposed to mean?"
"There is basically a banner across the screen saying 'go and check your mobile, Heidi Greene!'!"
"Oh, of course!" I dash across my room and grab my phone, then rush back and bounce back on the bed next to my best friend.
From: Treacle
Ring me.
"Full stop." Ellie May says. "No smiley face."
"What does it mean?" I ask, even though I know we're thinking exactly the same thing.
He wants to ask me out. But why would he? Wouldn't it be better to ask me out in person? Why didn't he just ring me? Maybe he doesn't want to waste his credit because he's running out. Wait, he's on contract, he always has credit.He's going to ask me out. He won't ask me out. It's probably something like he's inviting loads of people to town. Why would he? Crap! It's his birthday tomorrow. I forgot to get him a present. That's what he's doing, he's organising his birthday party. No,his birthday is next week. But he didn't put a smiley face. He just put a full stop. He always puts a smiley face. Always. But why didn't he this time? All right, breathe, breathe.
Contacts - Treacle - Call.
Ring, ring.
"Hello?" His voice is a bit distorted, but it's good enough for me.
I put it on loudspeaker and press a finger to my lips at Ellie May. "Hey, it's Heidi."
Pause. "Oh, hey, Heidi. What's up?"
"Umm... you told me to call?"
Longer pause. "Oh, yeah. I did..."
Awkward silence. My brain is about to explode with possibilities. Ellie May is getting more and more excited. "Well, what did you want to tell me?"
"Actually, I wanted to ask you something..."
"Uhh... I've, um, forgotten what it was. I'll ask at school if I remember."
"Oh, all right then... Bye..."
"Bye..." Click.
RRRGH! He has to be so awkward! Why can't he just ask already?
I decide that I'm going to ask him out myself, tomorrow. Whether I like it or not. I don't care whether it feels awkward, it can't be as awkward as sitting in German with him tomorrow if he doesn't ask.
Ellie May has launched into a speech about what I should do and say and wear tomorrow, and promises that she won't tell Samuel just in case he ruins it.
Uhhnnnhh, it's almost unbearable! Matthew Green, he has to go and make it all awkward.


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Osceola deputy accused of punching husband's girlfriend in face
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - An Osceola County deputy is in danger of being fired Friday.
Deputy Edeania Nettles is accused of punching her estranged husband's new girlfriend in the face at Ted Broda Memorial Park in Saint Cloud.
Her estranged husband, John Nettles, and his girlfriend are both officers in the Saint Cloud Police Department.
Although the park sign said it closes at sunset, neighbors said there was a big ruckus going on just before midnight on Tuesday with at least half a dozen police cars.
A neighbor said he thought it was a robbery, but it wasn't what he expected.
Edeania Nettles was off duty when she spotted Saint Cloud Sgt. John Nettles, her husband, in the park, although it's unclear if they're still together.
He was with Saint Cloud
Officer Jennifer Hoyos, who was on duty when Edeania Nettles walked up to the patrol car they were in.
Investigators said Edeania Nettles approached Hoyos' vehicle, reached in through the window and punched her on the left side of her face.
Edeania Nettles grabbed Hoyos by the hair and pulled her out of her patrol vehicle, investigators said.
The deputy and the officer continued to fight and
Edeania Nettles' estranged husband had to break them up.
In the end investigators said Hoyos wound up with bleeding lips, a clump of hair that was pulled out and was hanging off of her duty uniform, a bleeding right knee and scratches to the right side of her neck.
Edeania Nettles was charged with battery on an officer.
She was immediately removed from duty while the Sheriff's Office investigates.


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She seems so happy.How old is she,I'd like to take my daughter to a check up,but I dont know if she would cooperate.
she is 2 1/2
Autumn is two. Her first check up was when she turned one. They just look at her teeth, and the dentist asks a few questions. Then they get a toy, tooth brush and tooth paste.
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Webb: Blogger's accusations false, politically motivated
There are 559 comments on the www2.mcdowellnews.com story from Dec 14, 2009, titled Webb: Blogger's accusations false, politically motivated. In it, www2.mcdowellnews.com reports that:
Andy Webb says accusations against him are nothing more than a politically motivated smear campaign.
Join the discussion below, or Read more at www2.mcdowellnews.com.
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#1 Dec 14, 2009
There is a lot of detailed information and lots of stuff on the internet. IF said parties are involved unethically, then I'm sure there is a paper trail somewhere.
#2 Dec 14, 2009
That's telling'em anywho_1!!
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#3 Dec 14, 2009
yo go anywho_1
#4 Dec 14, 2009
so if i read all that right:
YES Andy Webb has worked for disanto in some capacity for going on two years now?
yes, the county gave land to disanto and if he doesn't have a 1,000 sq. ft. facility in play with employees by this coming april he has to pay back $50,000 for 4 acres in an industrial park with water and sewer hook ups ready -- wow good deal huh?
yes, disanto is working on several contracts under two different business names presently for the McDowell County Schools providing work through 2011, yet states its not enough money to build or employee here in McDowell County?
i just dont like the sound of my tax money being involved in any of this
it sure doesnt sound right to me
#5 Dec 14, 2009
what about the DSS connection was Webb on the committee or approved the hire of Phillip Harding
then phillip harding now employees webb
why was that not mentioned in the response
#6 Dec 14, 2009
"Webb: Blogger's accusations false..."
what part of the blogger's info was so FALSE
looks right on the money actually
#7 Dec 14, 2009
that response danced all around the issues and tried to make it all right, when actually they were all pretty much admitting the paper trail was accurate.
definitely more accurate now than what i thought prior to the response for sure
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#8 Dec 15, 2009
There are also 2 other county commissioners who each have a tie to MTCC and the EMS. Seems like a conflict of interest to me.
#9 Dec 15, 2009
for me the difference is two of them had their jobs prior to running for commissioner;
didn't webb obtain jobs at foothills industries, with disanto, and now DSS all AFTER he was elected?
#10 Dec 15, 2009
"Webb told The McDowell News that he had no association with DiSanto when that agreement was made in October 2007. He added that he recused himself from discussion and votes in April when the original agreement was amended (and the agreement cited above was drafted)."
? so webb, when the vote was amended in April had been employed by disanto since the previous month of march 2008 ? recusing self or not i am not so sure this was all ok does not feel right to me
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#11 Dec 15, 2009
As Chairman of the county commissioners, Andy Webb should never involve himself in any business deal which even has a hint of impropriety. You can't serve in that capacity, and then be a sales Rep or marketing consultant for a company that is also bidding on work for the county.This is what bothers me:
"Andy serves in a couple of roles," he said, "doing marketing and potentially sales at some point. His work doesn't approach full time"
This type of relationship should be grounds for a recall of Andy Webb.
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#12 Dec 15, 2009
Andy Webb will never beat Joe Sam Queen. So, the senate race is a moot point.
#13 Dec 15, 2009
thanks to Britt Combs for having the tenacity to print this story and bring it from the forum to the public's eyes. hopefully you will continue to bulldog and get the other questions answered that have been posted on this thread. a big kudos to you Britt. great job. this has restored my faith in the McDowell News.
#14 Dec 15, 2009
how do you start a poll on here? we should start one for whether or webb, disanto, and county should be investigated by an outside source?
#15 Dec 15, 2009
We know who you are, fool. No need to pat yourself on the back.
Just go back to whackin' it and keep quiet.
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#16 Dec 15, 2009
And maybe each job was given to him after he gave a positive vote in their favor?
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#17 Dec 15, 2009
Unfortunately Greasy Queen is barely the lesser of two evils.
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#18 Dec 15, 2009
disanto is shady, better watch him!
"Distrust Elected Officials "
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#19 Dec 15, 2009
One thousand Square feet is about 2/3 size of a normal house in this county. That is a building that is 40 feet long and 25 feet wide. If the owner hasen't had the money to build a 1000 square foot building since he got the land it seems a pretty sure bet the county will get the land back if they actually hold him to the contract.
#20 Dec 15, 2009
Are you serious? This was a blogging topic and the lazy reporters at McDowellScrews picks it up and runs it, no investigation - no nothing. I think I will start a rumor on the blog - do you think it will be come NEWS by simply being printed in that rag by a lazy reporter? Now I see why this paper is having such a hard time making it - they pay reporters to do nothing.
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The event, benefitting the Captain Mark McDowell Memorial Foundation, drew hundreds of craft beer lovers, music enthusiasts and cornhole players from around the state.
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Captain Mark McDowell was a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) who was shot down in Afghanistan in 2009. The Bags & Brews Festival was designed to help raise money to establish a yearly scholarship at South Iredell High School in Statesville, N.C., McDowell's alma mater, in addition to assisting other charities and public schools with needed funds.
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Kiyoshi's camera: part 1Mature
"So you want a device to work like this 'camera' and take a copy of what you see?"
Kurotsuchi seemed rather bored by the concept.
"That's right."
"Well I suppose I could use attach a few devices…"
He trailed off in the list of devices.
"And all this will be needed for the camera?"
I asked as the list extended to total more then I owned.
"No that can be done with a few smaller parts." Kurotsuchi seemed surprised by the question.
"So… What do they do?" I asked perplexed by the list.
"Well these three are for the particle ionisation, and those two will release those particles at supersonic speeds loosening any reishi it touches."
He seemed happy to explain however
"why do they need to be loosened? Wouldn't that just make most things literally fall apart?" I already knew the answer.
"Of course. But there's few other ways to make this interesting." Kurotsuchi replied with a perfectly straight face.
"I don't want a weapon." I almost shouted but realised he was used to creating gadgets for battle.
"How boring I can't help you then." He shrugged as he left the room clearly annoyed at the time wasted. I stood to leave however as I exited the room a group of people stood. They were interested in why Kurotsuchi had taken the time himself to speak to me. They expected more of a story then someone told him it was an unusual request. He must have had some time on his hands. As I left the barracks past everyones gaze I heard a voice almost inaudible it said:
"I can make you a camera." I looked round and saw Nemu the squad luitenant. I bowed to the luitenant and gave a proper greeting. This was unexpected due to the treatment her squad normally gives her. "consider it a gift for keeping him from boredom for the past twenty minutes."


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When you are thinking about how you want to structure your firm, find new clients, and deliver legal services, you should do it with your ideal client in mind. And not just a vague description like "people who pay their bills." It helps if you have a specific example of an ideal client.
With a name and a backstory—and maybe even a picture—it gets easier to make decisions about everything from how to decorate your office and which beverages to offer to which marketing channels to focus on, what communication tools to use, and how to approach client meetings.
Your Homework
Create one or two ideal client personas. Give each persona a name, and draw a picture of them or clip one from a magazine. Create a realistic sketch (with words) of a person who could actually exist.
Here's an example:
Tabitha Jones
Job. Tabitha is a "mompreneur" who used her popular personal blog to launch a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign for a new line of eco-friendly baby bottles. Now she's getting calls from investors and suppliers and all she has is a simple LLC she filed herself. She needs to protect her intellectual property, set up her first investment round, and take her startup to the next level.
Age. 37.
Skills. Tabitha was a CPA before she decided to take a break and stay home with her two children between birth and kindergarten. She's also a skilled amateur photographer and has a knack for self promotion.
Goals. Tabitha would like to get her eco-friendly baby bottles into stores nationwide, and then use that "in" to offer a full line of eco-friendly baby products.
Background. Tabitha has two children, 3 and 5. Her husband, James, is a mid-level industrial engineer at a Fortune 500 manufacturing firm's suburban campus. They have a comfortable life in the suburbs in a stylish house right out of the pages of Dwell.
Her personal style is understated chic, which carries over to her choice of car, a BMW X5. Tabitha prefers well-designed Windows laptops and uses an iPhone, which she uses to engage with her fans on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, in that order of preference.
In her spare time, Tabitha practices yoga and jogs–she plans to begin training for a marathon once her youngest starts kindergarten.
Chances are Tabitha reminds you of someone. You could probably even add to the persona I sketched out above. That's what you are going for with this exercise.
You can use this free client persona template to help you draft your own client personas.
Evaluate Your Firm Based on Your Ideal Client Personas
Now you've got a real person who can help you make decisions about your firm.
For example, it should be relatively easy to guess what kind of office decor Tabitha will respond to when she walks into your firm. Since she is tech- and design-savvy, she probably won't be impressed by an outdated website or an office full of filing cabinets and messy desks, either. She may start her search for a lawyer with an announcement on her blog or by reaching out to her social networks, but may also ask her friends. And so on.
Now consider your own ideal client personas and imagine them contacting your firm. What would they think about the way you answer your phone? When they walk into your office, will they feel like they came to the right place, or will they be disappointed? Can you meet their expectations for the way a lawyer should communicate? How informed do you think they want to be?
Put yourself in the shoes of your ideal client, in other words, and try to see your firm through their eyes. If they would be disappointed by what they see, consider making changes to accommodate or correct their expectations.
Just be careful not to modify your personas to serve your own agenda. If you need to flesh out a persona to help you decide something, do your best to keep the persona internally consistent. Tabitha, for example, probably isn't likely to start her search for a lawyer in the Yellow Pages. (She's more likely to repurpose the phone book for a weekend project with her kids.)
When you have a clear picture of your ideal client in mind, it becomes much easier to decide how to structure your firm, find new clients, and deliver legal services.


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Please take a moment to read my newly revised essay:
"Boston Marathon Bombing launches 'new radical Islāmic threat' according to mainstream media"
I am forever returning to my essays tweaking a sentence here and there, adding new or different images or write and extension.
Not really satisfied with my first attempt, I went back to the essay and made some positive changes re-writing entire paragraphs and adding new images throughout.
This topic is still relevant in the mainstream, especially with the release of new information over the last few days like this article from Kurt Nimmo, http://www.infowars.com/tamerlan-tsarnaev-radicalization-plot-line-used-to-reinvigorate-war-on-terror/. I don't believe there is one word of truth in the article, but more importantly, the dumbed-down sheeple, do. And this is where Truthers like myself step in and take control back from the gatekeeping controlled opposition.
Moreover, your opinion would be most appreciated. If you think the essay is worth rating please give a thumbs up, or, thumbs down. And if you really feel brave leave a comment and let me know your thoughts about the essay, or my writing style, etc. It's very important to decide if I should continue writing and expanding my mission in a new blog. However, if everyone believes that I don't have the qualities of at least a good writer, then I need to know. I would welcome the gentile truth over a brown-nosed lie.
Thank you for your time and attention.