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Oh great, beautiful, talented and powerful Prima Data:
I am having a problem with my laptop. It locks up on startup at times which is happening more often. It's an Acer Aspire 5000 (5003WLCi).
When this happens, the Window screen looks normal and so does the desktop. I don't get any messages that my virus scan is on or that the modem has connected to my wireless router. If I double click on an icon, nothing happens. If I then go to click start, an hour glass appears and I cannot click on start (to shut down). In order to start the shutdown, I need to hit control-alt-delete. This will sort of start a shut down process, but it never shuts down. Occasionally you'll see a message like:
"Ending Program... MSASCUI.EXE..." then "Program Not Responding... MSASCUI.EXE" then "Ending Program... McAgent_Main_Hidden_Window.EXE" then "Program Not Responding... McAgent_Main_Hidden_Window.EXE"
I let it sit for 10 minutes or so, unplug it and then pull the battery.
I have done a few Web searches, but I haven't found anything I can understand. Do you think my hard drive is getting ready to crash? My laptop is only about a year old (if I remember correctly)
- Locked up and out
Hello LU&O,
With a greeting like that (btw, you forgot SO pretty and modest), how could I refuse?
First, don't push your computer. Any icon you click before it has fully loaded is just going to prolong the process. I'm not a patient lady myself, but you really need to wait until all the icons next to the clock are loaded.
That's not your problem though; this laptop is definitely exhibiting signs that are not normal. Acer laptops tend to be pretty solidly built machines, too. I definitely don't think it's your hard drive dying. I believe you have a touch of malware. However, unlike most of these messages I get, those errors you see are not to blame.
Msascui.exe is the process belonging to Microsoft Windows Defender. Despite what any Apple fanatic would say, Microsoft is not evil and they would not create a product meant to infect your machine. Windows Defender is Antispyware software of sorts. It may have come bundled with your machine without you knowing it, which is about the extent of Microsoft's devilish deals. Sure, they may push software on you, but they won't mess up your machine.
My guess is some other piece of adware is loading and Windows Defender is doing its best to combat it.
So, here's the first thing we should do. Go to the Start menu, click on "Run." Type in "msconfig." If you have Vista and it's not on there, go over to your friend's house who still has Windows XP. Drink his beer and then pop on his machine while he's not looking. Do a search and copy the file "msconfig.exe."
This will work.
Once you can open Msconfig, you'll want to go to the Start Up tab. Click on the "manufacturer" column to sort everything accordingly. Now uncheck anything that you don't recognize or that isn't associated with Microsoft. I warn you, some things may not load perfectly. But drink some beer of your own and use the process of elimination to find the root of your start-up problem.
You may want to download Spybot Search and Destroy (not Spywarebot) and Adaware, too and give them a go. Often, they'll pick up plenty of those annoying spywares. Not to mention, clean out the temp files. Found at:
C:\documents and settings\your name\local settings\temp and
C:\documents and settings\your name\local settings\temporary Internet folders
If you don't see these folders, you have the option to see hidden files turned off. In which case, in any window, go to Tools - Folder Options - View. Click the button under "Advanced Settings."
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- A device that directs this course of an aircraft or missile.
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- a-sea explorer
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- : a labourer on an engineering task such as for example a canal; a navvy
- one that navigates or sails; esp., person who direct the course of a ship, or a person who is skillful in art of navigation; also, a book which teaches the skill of navigation.
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- A laborer on a "navigation" or canal (see navigation, 4), or on a railway. Now often abbreviated navvy (see navvy).
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strategic management and competitive advantage
Part 1-- Chapter 1 talks about mission statements for a company. Why do you think so many firms spend such a great deal of time and money developing mission statements? Do you think it really matters? Does it create value?
Maybe you subscribe to the theory that a company's mission really doesn't have any bearing on their performance. Werd Al Yankovic did a song paradoy that makes fun of all the corporate speak that is out there. See the video below. Do you think he is right? Fully explain your answers.
Part 2- Also, here is what I want you to do. Go out and find a mission statement for a company you admire or maybe the one you work for. Tell us the mission. Do you think it makes a difference for the company? Why or why not?
"Strategic management in the news"
As we cover each chapter, I'll provide a list of concepts from each chapter to guide you in your search for news items. Search for business news that relate to one of the chapter concepts. You don't have to post an article summary for each chapter. You simply need to end the course with 5 article summaries posted here. My advice is to collect articles throughout the semester and post your best 5 toward the end of the semester.
For example, a concept discussed in chapter 1 "What is Strategy and the Strategic Management Process?" is the strategic management process. A news article that discusses new strategy a company is undertaking, and the reasons for it, might be good item for this discussion board.
Provide a summary of the news item (along with a reference to where you found it) and explain how it ties into the strategic management concept discussed in chapter 1. I'm looking for well-thought out comments so plan on writing more to explain fully.
You can also comment on another classmates post (and I highly encourage this) but make sure you offer some new insights.
News items must be from reputable sources. A list of some of my favorites (although not the only ones you can use) are in the Resources section.
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It is a classic Indian dish made with chicken and spinach and the end result is a tasty, nutritious and healthy dish.
- 1/2kg Chicken
- 2 large bunches spinach
- 1/4 cup tbsps vegetable/ Mustard/sunflower cooking oil
- Chinamon Stick-1"
- 2 cloves
- 2 pods cardamom
- 2 large onions chopped very fine
- 2 tbsps garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped fine
- Salt to taste
- A dollop of butter
- Fresh Cream_2tbsp(if you don't have fresh cream,use 2tbsp milk powder or milk)
- Wash the spinach well and chop. Put into a pot with half a cup of water and salt to taste and boil till cooked or Pressure cook until one whistle.
- Grind the spinach into a paste into a mixer.. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame and fry the chicken pieces till well browned. Remove and keep aside.
- Again heat the same oil, then add the whole spices.
- As the whole spices when it turn slightly darker, add the onion, ginger and garlic pastes and fry till the oil gets separated from masala
- Add all the other spices - coriander, turmeric and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and fry till the oil begins to separate from the masala.
- Add the chicken to this masala, mix well and add half a cup of water. Cook till the chicken is almost done.
Add the spinach now and mix well. Cook till most of the water dries up.Add fresh cream...mix it well. .cook it for 1 minute... Remove from the fire and garnish with a dollop of fresh butter.
Saag Chicken goes well with Paratha...Naan...Rumali Roti or anyorther Indian bread
or you can enjoy it with some hot steamed rice,
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the double world: free art exhibition
25 Oct 2013
A mixed reality art installation that uses voice, code, sound, animation, light, performance and the natural acoustic and spatial environments of one of the historic Newington Armory buildings at Sydney Olympic Park is on display from 10.00am – 4.00pm every weekend until Sunday 10 November 2013 (inclusive).
The FREE exhibition at Building 20 at Newington Armory is a unique interpretation of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, as expressed through the rich text of 'The Sonnets to Orpheus' by Rainer Maria Rilke.
Featuring the choreography of world-renowned dancer Meryl Tankard, with performances by Anton Lock recorded and mapped for installation media, the exhibition includes striking light installations, unique sound-scapes and other works showcased within three vast chambers of Newington Armory's Building 20.
Artworks within the first chamber represent 'order' and the last chamber considers the Orpheus story theme of 'chaos.' The second and central chamber artistically showcases the point in the ancient Greek tragic love story when Orpheus crosses the River Styx in search of his lost wife Eurydice.
Also drawing inspiration from the heritage-listed Newington Armory's connection to Sydney's main water-way, the Parramatta River, the double world was created and produced by tranSTURM – an international group of designers, animators, architects, artists, composers and writers from the University of Technology Sydney and the Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern Germany. For information about tranSTURM, visit: http://cargocollective.com/transturm
the double world showcases new works by Chris Bowman (Creative Director), Jason Benedek, Michael Day, Rachael Priddel, Michaela Coe, Daniel Scott and several more esteemed artists. It opened at Sydney Olympic Park on 19 October.
For a full list of artists involved in the double world or for more information about Sydney Olympic Park – including parking and public transport – visit SydneyOlympicPark.com.au. Also check-out the Sydney Olympic Park page on Facebook, follow @olympicpark_syd on Twitter or Sydney Olympic Park's YouTube Channel.
WHERE: Building 20, Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park
WHEN: Weekends - 26-27 October, 2-3 November and 9-10 November, from 10.00am-4.00pm
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Modeling, Simulation, and Test of a Three-Level Voltage-Source Inverter With Output LC Filter and Direct Torque Control
This paper presents the modeling, detailed simulation, and test of an efficient medium-voltage adjustable-speed drive. The system consists of a three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter supplied by a 12-pulse rectifier. To achieve a motor-friendly supply, an LC filter is inserted between inverter output terminals and induction motor terminals. A direct torque control tunes the inverter. The full power circuits as well as the digital control scheme have been implemented and simulated. Simulation results have been compared successfully with measurements, in steady state and transients
- doi:10.1109/TIA.2006.889738
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Keywords: Direct torque control (DTC) ; medium-voltage ; adjustable-speed ; drive (ASD) ; mixed signals ; regulation scheme ; modeling ; simulation ; three-level ; voltage-source inverter
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- Authentic Sales & Networking Workshop
April 29, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
We have had something come up that conflicts with this event. We will do this event, but the date and time are pending until further notice. Those who have signed up have been notified. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Grow your sales by creating real relationships
No matter who you are, you will have to "sell" something at some point – maybe a product or maybe just your ideas. And you will definitely need to network (whether it is for business or just socially). If the thought of selling or networking makes you cringe, or you simply want to be more effective, this seminar is for you! We will empower you to approach sales and networking in a new light.
During this workshop you will learn:
- How to go into any event with a plan that will set you up to succeed (whether it is for business, career advancement or just for fun)
- How to remain authentic in your selling and networking
- How to sell and market both online and offline
- What your sales process should look like for your specific situation
- Create a sales funnel that works for you!
- Leave with action items so you know what to do next
The deadline to register is Monday, April 27th.
Venue: The Chamber of Commerce
Venue Phone: 775-636-9550Address:
The Chamber proudly serves the Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada region by collaborating for economic growth, creating new opportunities for our members and upholding pro-business ideals through the advancement of sound public policy. As the largest business organization in the area, we strive to be the leading business resource providing information and opportunity leading to profitability, advancement and a strong business economy for our members while supporting and promoting the uniqueness of our community.


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IONIA, Mich. (WOOD) — Ionia police say they have arrested the woman who was caring for a baby boy last week when he sustained a serious head wound.
Early Thursday evening, according to the Ionia Department of Public Safety's Facebook page, officers were called to a home on N. Jackson Street on a report of an injured infant. The caregiver allegedly said the baby, an 8-month-old named Thomas, had fallen and hit his head.
"Thomas was sitting on the floor playing with a toy and he fell back and hit his head. He hit his head really hard," the boy's mother, Rachel Pierson, said the babysitter, Autumn Skuse, initially told her.
Thomas was rushed to the hospital. Pierson said he has three skull fractures, a broken leg and injured ribs. Doctors told her his injuries were too severe for a fall like the one Skuse described to be the cause.
Ionia police said they investigated and got new information about the cause of Thomas's injuries. A GoFundMe page run by Pierson says she was told the babysitter admitted to throwing Thomas.
According to images of a Facebook conversation that Pierson said was between her and Skuse after Thomas was admitted to the hospital, Skuse allegedly wrote, "I have some mental health issues and anger issues and that day i snapped and dropped him on the floor."
Monday afternoon, Skuse, 30, was arrested on a charge of first-degree child abuse, police said. If convicted, she could spend the rest of her life in prison, police said.
Tuesday, Skuse was arraigned in Ionia County District Court on one count of first-degree child abuse. Her bond was set at $50,000. She is scheduled to be back in court on Aug. 22.
Skuse's roommate, who asked not to be identified, said she never expected anything like this in their years of friendship.
"She's always been our go-to babysitter for everything," the roommate said. "All of her brothers and sisters have kids that she took care of. She was always that motherly hen."
Pierson told 24 Hour News 8 she is disgusted and can't believe she trusted Skuse with her son.
"I still can't believe that she hurt him," Pierson said. "We had no signs, no idea any of this was going on."
She said she's not sure she can trust anyone to look after her children.
She had strong words for Skuse:
"I wish you were dead. I mean every minute of that," she said. "I hope she gets what's coming for her. … I hope she gets what's coming for her because she deserves all. She does. She deserves every second of torture that she caused my child."
Thomas is currently in the hospital getting treatment for a brain bleed that has caused seizures, according to the GoFundMe page. If you would like to help cover his medical costs, you can donate at the GoFundMe account.


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Yes, I am back again, already! I enjoyed this next book so MUCH I could NOT put it down!
Her Best Shot by Shannyn Schroeder
Layla a soon to be college graduate, went in to interview for an internship and came out with a job offer. As a way to celebrate, she heads off to South Padre Island for spring break. Along the way her car breaks down in Atlanta and she decides to stop in at a bar for a drink. What she sees is man candy, Phin.
Phin is former gypsy turned auto mechanic who knows the game of billiards for quick easy money.
When he notices her watching him he challenges her to a game but Layla thinks better of it. When she declines Phin offers her a lesson. Layla quickly becomes distracted and gets robbed by another bar patron.
Phin being the gentleman that he is offers her his couch for the night.
Layla's spring break might not be in South Padre but these two know how to LIVE IT UP!!!
I REALLY LOVED this book! I could NOT put it down! I finished it in one sitting! I would LOVE to read more from this author in the future! It is HOT HOT HOT!! (said to be released September 29, 2014)
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Water Experts Tout Progress In Saving Long Island SoundWhile progress has been made, experts also gave dramatic testimony warning of current and emerging threats.
Source Of Glen Cove Beach Contamination Finally FoundA decade of beaches being closed due to sewage contamination may soon change now that the source has been found.
Man Spent 17 Hours Clinging To Life After Kayak Sank In Long Island SoundA man was saved in a dramatic Long Island Sound rescue. He spent 17 hours clinging to a rock, after his kayak sank.
Kayaker Rescued Offshore From Connecticut After Being In Water 17 HoursSuffolk County police officers rescued a man Sunday after he was stranded in the Long Island Sound for about 17 hours after his kayak capsized.
FDNY Chief, Family Honored For Rushing To The Rescue of Drowning SwimmerOyster Bay officials honored an FDNY chief and his family on Tuesday, for saving the life of a swimmer who was drowning in the Long Island Sound.
North Shore Residents Spar Over Protective Seawalls On Private PropertyA war is being waged over seawalls on Long Island. They're supposed to stop beach erosion, but some say one is actually causing erosion.
See The Story Behind Storm, The Hero Dog Who Rescued A Baby Deer From Troubled WaterA tag team effort by a dog and a good Samaritan to rescue a baby deer from the Long Island Sound was caught on video. Mark Freeley said he was walking his dogs on the beach in Port Jefferson, when they saw the fawn in the water, about 100-feet from shore.
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Kayaker In Long Island SoundThe U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies were searching for a kayaker who disappeared off the North Shore of Long Island Sunday afternoon.
Lobstermen: Additional Regulations Will Deal Death Blow To IndustryAt Northport Fish And Lobster Company, the tanks are filled with fresh lobsters, but not from the nearby Long Island Sound.
Environmental Group Wants To Transform Decommissioned Nuclear Plant Into State Park On LIThe $6 billion white elephant rising above the marshland sits on 700 acres of some of the most pristine property on the East Coast.
CBS2 Exclusive: Family Of Long Island Doctor Killed In Boating Accident Speaks OutDr. Richard Melucci -- known to many as Ricky -- was an anesthesiologist on Long Island. He died while boating with his wife Saturday night on the Long Island Sound near Milford, CT.
LI Doctor Dies After Falling Off Boat On Long Island Sound, Authorities SayMilford Fire Rescue says they received a 911 call from a woman saying her husband, Richard Melucci, 43, of Mount Sinai, had fallen overboard as they were boating on the Sound near Milford at around 6 p.m.


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Heidi Hong – "In Her Own Words."
"To connect all women together in a playful, open-hearted yoga flow as we support and lift each other up in the most beautiful way, because life is better together!" – Heidi H Hong
Heidi H Hong is a certified yoga instructor at Equinox, and co-founder ofThe Xanadu Life, inspiring others to get outside and embark on new adventures, based on these three pillars: Wellness, Education & Green Living. Heidi is dedicated to creating a family of conscious adventure seekers that are drawn to beautiful places, extraordinary experiences, intellectual conversations, and deep heartfelt connections.
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Boris Johnson for PM in September? Tories move quickly so BoJo can't lose
BORIS Johnson could be the next Prime Minister after the 1922 Committee announces an earlier exit for David Cameron.
The tighter deadline means the Eurosceptic and Brexit star will have enormous advantage over other candidates.
Johnson alongside Nigel Farage were the face of the Leave Campaign.
David Cameron announced last Friday that he would be stepping down in October following the Brexit result.
The 1922 Committee has now said that there would be a new Prime Minister as early this month or at the latest September 2.
It is believed the Committee is keen to eliminate political uncertainty, which favours Johnson.
"Boris is a proven winner, again and again"Andrew Bridgen, Tory backbencher
Initial plans to guarantee a woman slot in the final shortlist are "highly unlikely" to be in force before the leadership change, senior party sources added.
This delay could mean that Boris Johnson could have a clear run as Home Secretary Theresa scrambles to put together her campaign.
Nominations open this Wednesday and close midday Thursday.
If only a single candidate is nominated they win by default.
Tory backbencher Andrew Bridgen said: "Boris is a proven winner, again and again."
If a larger pool of nominations emerges then the party will be forced to vote for two final candidates.
A winner would be announced on September 2.
Many Tory backbenchers still have their doubts about Mr Johnson as Prime Minister.
One Tory MP said: "We need to stop this idea that it is a coronation for Boris.
"Boris doesn't have a following. He was very lazy as a minister. He is not the person to unite the country."
Another MP said: "Does Boris Johnson really support leaving the EU? I am not so sure. He did not hold that view for many years."
Tory Cabinet minister Justine Greening appealed for a "united leadership" to repair the party's referendum split.
In a statement on the Conservative Home website, she wrote: "Instead of a leadership contest which could take weeks and months, Boris Johnson and Theresa May should agree to forge a deal which means they are a united leadership, under one or the other: a united leadership that for the sake of unity I hope the rest of our party could support."
Westminister sources said Justice Secretary Michael Gove was lined up as co-chair of Mr Johnson's leadership campaign.
Other Prime Minister hopefuls include Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb and Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom.


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Just published my first hub with no problem. The last two days, when I log in and try to navigate anywhere, I get the following message:
"Suspicious Web Page Blocked
You attempted to access: http-wildepilot.hubpages.com/ (shown as a link in the actual message)
For your protection, this web page has been blocked and submitted for review. Visit Symantec (shown as a link in the actual message) to learn more about phishing and internet security.
It is recommended that you do NOT visit this page, however if you know that this web page is safe, you may choose to visit this web page anyway. ("visit this web page anyway" is shown as a link in the actual message)
EXIT THIS SITE" (shown as a link in the actual message)
I have Norton, not Symantec. If I click "visit this page anyway" it goes back for a second, and then I get the error message again. Can anyone help?!
I decided to check some databases for safe websites to see if I saw anything. From what I see this is a problem on your computer. Se below:
Norton Safe Web found no issues with this site.
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•Identity Threats:
•Annoyance factors:
Total threats on this site:
•Community Reviews:
Safe Browsing
Diagnostic page for wildepilot.hubpages.com
What is the current listing status for wildepilot.hubpages.com?
This site is not currently listed as suspicious.
What happened when Google visited this site?
Google has not visited this site within the past 90 days.
Has this site acted as an intermediary resulting in further distribution of malware?
Over the past 90 days, wildepilot.hubpages.com did not appear to function as an intermediary for the infection of any sites.
Has this site hosted malware?
No, this site has not hosted malicious software over the past 90 days.
Trend Micro:
The latest tests indicate that this URL contains no malicious software and shows no signs of fraud.
How would you categorize this URL?
Computers / Internet
Sites about computers, the Internet, or related technology, including sites that sell or provide reviews of electronic devices
Clear browser cache?
Re-install your security software?
Only things I can think of at the moment.
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A quarter of the reporters in the BBC's flagship television current affairs department, which makes shows including Panorama and This World, are to be forced to take compulsory redundancy.
The National Union of Journalists was told yesterday at a meeting with BBC news and current affairs executives that three reporting jobs are to be lost in a department understood to be currently 12-strong.
The corporation has not yet identified who will get the chop, although BBC current affairs is full of established names such as veteran Panorama reporter John Ware.
As part of cuts across news and current affairs, a further post will also go in the main news division on top of the two full-time jobs and one part-time post that have been previously announced.
The NUJ said the confirmation of the cuts has brought the threat of industrial action "much closer".
The union will hold a national meeting within the next three weeks at which the BBC will present its proposals. However, the meeting is expected to reject the cuts and recommend strike action.
The NUJ broadcasting organiser, Paul McLoughlin, told MediaGuardian.co.uk the cuts were "an act of butchery" and totally unnecessary.
"There is no logic to this," he said. "There is very little justification as far as we can see.
"These people are the very people that the BBC highlighted in the Building Public Value manifesto. They declared TV current affairs to be a highly important area. That commitment is being shown to be worthless because their actions are destroying the very thing that makes the BBC distinct and unique."
Mr McLoughlin said there was no explanation as to how the department will be able to continue to do its work with a quarter of its staff axed.
It is thought the cuts may force a shift away from long-form journalism at BBC TV current affairs to a more presenter-led approach.
The compulsory cuts come as part of the cost savings regime announced by the BBC director general, Mark Thompson.
However, the TV current affairs department has been particularly hard hit by the cuts - not only is it having to implement the 15% across-the-board budget cut but it is also taking the brunt of the news division's cuts with regard to the new window of creative competition - which gives more work to independent companies.
The department's flagship programme is BBC1's Panorama but it also makes international strand This World and BBC1's Real Story.
A BBC spokeswoman said: "The BBC is trying to put as much money as possible into its programmes and services through its Value for Money plans.
"Over the past month work has continued on finding solutions to outstanding cases where there is the threat of redundancy.
"In conjunction with the trade unions we have been able to make further progress which was confirmed at a meeting with the union [yesterday].
"However, we also told the union representatives that in addition to the previously announced posts we now propose to move towards closing a further very small number of posts in BBC News by means of compulsory redundancy. We will continue to try to seek alternative work for those affected.
"A considerable amount has been achieved through working with union representatives over the past year. However, we always said that given the scale of the reductions, we could not provide any guarantee that we would be able to avoid compulsory redundancies."
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While AMP loads at impressive speeds and is possibly the future of mobile web browsing, it is not a replacement for a mobile version of a web page. AMP pages have a unique URL, separate from the mobile page. So why is AMP important to us?
Smart phones and tablets are getting faster, it is already easier to just pull your phone out of your pocket and browse the web instead of waiting for your computer to boot up. Because of this, more and more people are doing the majority (if not all) of their web browsing on mobile devices. This change in web browsing means the topic of SEO needs to be closely looked at and be aware of how these changes are affecting the world of ranking a page on Google. However, AMP is still relatively new and exactly how "AMP" will be ranked is constantly in debate by people in the community, as well as Google. We will be watching carefully to see how AMP effects the ranks.
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With that kind of adoption, social media marketing is clearly an absolute necessity for businesses attempting to grow in today's digital environment.
Today we'll share some eye-opening statistics that could help inform your decision-making as you try to chart a path in the social space.
1. 40% of cell phone owners use a social network site on their phone, and 28% access one daily. [Source]
2. 80% of Pinterest users are female. [Source]
3. Every second, more than one hour of video is added to YouTube. [Source]
4. People share 700 YouTube videos on Twitter every minute. [Source]
5. Facebook's population is more than twice that of the United States. [Source]
6. 500 million tweets are sent out daily. [Source]
7. 71% of consumers that receive a prompt response from a brand to an inquiry on social media say they would be likely to recommend that brand to others. [Source]
8. 93% of online research starts with a search engine, and 68% of users say they will check out a company's social network pages before making a purchase. [Source]
9. Every second, 8,000 users "like" a photo on Instagram. [Source]
10. Almost 60% of all social-referred traffic comes from three platforms: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. [Source]
11. More than one-third of Fortune 500 companies have Google Plus accounts. However, 19% of those corporate accounts have not been activated. [Source]
12. Only 2% of marketers use SnapChat, and only 4% use Vine. [Source]
13. There are more than 10 million Facebook apps. [Source]
14. 23% of Facebook users check their account at least five times per day. [Source]
15. The +1 button on Google Plus is hit at least 5 billion times per day. [Source]
16. LinkedIn has more than 3 million company pages, with more than 1 billion endorsements. [Source]
17. 91% of mobile internet access is for social activities. [Source]
18. 5 million images are uploaded to Instagram daily. [Source]
19. More than half a billion Facebook users access the site only from mobile devices. [Source]
20. 50% of technology companies have acquired a customer through Twitter. [Source]
21. The fastest-growing demographic on Twitter is the 55-64 age bracket. [Source]
22. The average lifespan of a tweet is 24 minutes. The average lifespan of a Facebook post is 90 minutes. [Source]
Some of these crazy numbers should make it clearer than ever that social media marketing needs to be a priority for your business. If you're lacking in that area, let us help. Contact Top Source Media today!
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Earlier this summer, Google and Twitter announced a partnership that would entail tweets being displayed in search results on the leading engine. After experimenting for a few months, the new feature officially went live across desktop and mobile globally this week, so Google users will occasionally see some different things in their searches.
As a test, we performed a Google search for the query "google twitter tweets in search," and fittingly, a pair of tweets were the first thing to display. The screenshot below gives you an idea of how these are being incorporated into results.
There are a few things worth noting here:
The addition of this functionality is a big development for both companies, especially Twitter, which has long grappled with questions about profitability in spite of its tremendous adoption. Getting this kind of prominent placement in Google searches will obviously lead to much more visibility for the 140-character social network. And of course, seeing this kind of partnership take place only fuels the speculation that Google will eventually acquire Twitter, especially now that they've essentially given up on Google Plus.
If your company has been hesitant to dive into Twitter, now is the time because the arrow is definitely pointing up. At Top Source, we offer a wide range of social media services and consider Twitter to among our strongest areas. If you'd like to learn more about how your company can leverage the growing platform, contact us today.
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In order to help you stay on top of all the important and relevant stories in digital marketing, this will be the first in a semi-regular series in which we round up and recap all of our favorite recent articles from blogs, news outlets and online magazines.
So dig in, get caught up, and don't forget to give us a shout at Top Source Media if you want to put the latest digital marketing tactics to use for your business!
* The biggest news in the digital marketing world is the official, full-on launch of a new functionality within Google that will display Twitter content in search results. The feature is the result of a partnership between the two companies, announced earlier this summer. Search Engine Land wrote up a good primer on the details of this new arrangement.
* Earlier this week, we weighed in on the Google/Twitter partnership, providing a visual breakdown of how tweets are presented in search results and what this development means for businesses that market online.
* Fortune Magazine had published an article in early August on the dismantling of Google Plus, and how it boosts the odds of Google acquiring Twitter. Such a move only seems more likely with the two sides teaming up.
* Memeburn points out that companies can reach more customers than ever before by blending content marketing and search engine optimization. That is a concept that we at TSM believe in wholeheartedly, which is why we always encourage our clients to ramp up their strategic content output if they want to make meaningful gains in search results.
"As shares and backlinks build your domain authority, and keyword optimization creates a consistent story about your business, your search rankings will start to rise. You'll become better at digital marketing — while doing less work — by using content marketing to improve SEO and using SEO to get content to the right people."
* Entrepreneur shares three tips for boosting SEO on YouTube. It can be difficult to get your video content picked up by search engines, because obviously there's not a lot of text-based material to draw from, so these strategies are very helpful.
* With election season ramping up, this is interesting: Researchers say that Google search could have a major impact on the 2016 election, as noted by Search Engine Journal. The new study shows that a phenomenon called Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME) "has the ability to shift the opinions of undecided voters by 20% or more."
If Google's search algorithm started to surface more positive results than negative for a candidate, searchers could end up having a more positive opinion of that candidate.
This kind of influence could sway election results given that most presidential elections are won by small margins.
* Pratical Ecommerce serves up some SEO pointers on using metadata to drive traffic.
* For many people, an email signature is an afterthought — name, position, contact info. But as Teresa Becker at Tech.Co writes, you can strategically use your email signature to promote campaigns and drive actions.
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The post Mobile Strategy and Connecting With Youth appeared first on Top Source Media.]]>
However, the fastest-growing facet of digital marketing is mobile. At Top Source, we place a very intense focus on mobile strategy, both on our blog and as a company. That is a reflection of the business world at large. The International Advertising Bureau recently reported that mobile advertising grew 65 percent last year, becoming a $31.9 billion global industry. The same data shows that spending on mobile display ads rose 88 percent from 2013 to 2014.
There is one single number that serves to illuminate the main reason behind this dramatic ascent: 97 percent. That's the percentage of millenials that use their mobile devices daily, according to a new poll, for activities that range from text messaging to surfing the Net to streaming music and more. That is 97 out of 100 individuals, in the most important long-term customer demographic, plugging into their devices every day.
Needless to say, it is easy to see why mobile marketing budgets are exploding across the board. At the core, advertising and marketing are about finding new customers and connecting with them; this data makes it blatantly clear where the next generation of customers is going to be found, and fortunately, mobile devices provide a lot of opportunities to reach and engage users.
Unfortunately, many small businesses are lagging behind in this crucial area. A new study on state of the co-op (or collaborative) marketing industry, conducted by Netsertive and Borrell Associates, found that a huge percentage of small retailers are missing out on key opportunities due to misguided approaches.
Via AdWeek:
About 40 percent of small retailers appear to be ignoring their chances of connecting with on-the-go consumers, according to a report today from digital marketing company Netsertive and local-business researcher Borrell Associates. And because merchandisers haven't adjusted to the mobile age, they are leaving massive amounts of money on the table when it comes to cooperative advertising.
"We were stunned to discover that advertisers are leaving $14 billion in 'free advertising' on the table—about twice as much as three years ago," Gordon Borrell, CEO of Borrell Associates, said in a statement. "This is because co-op programs are out of sync with local advertisers' changing needs, particularly in the digital realm."
Only 61 percent of respondents in the study said their websites were mobile-optimized. That's just a crazy-low number in this day and age, where such a large fraction of the population is accessing the Web from smartphones and tablets almost exclusively.
Placing a major emphasis on mobile strategy is no longer a way for marketing departments to get ahead of the curve; it's now needed simply to keep up with the times. Soon, those 40 percent of small businesses that aren't taking mobile seriously will be rendered as obsolete as a payphone.
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Whereas anyone who is interested and willing to take the time to learn can get a pretty good grasp of what generally goes into search ranking algorithms by perusing blogs and whitepapers, these landmark studies are among the most comprehensive SEO resources out there, accounting for not only a wide variety of expert opinions but also hard data derived from in-depth correlation studies.
Last week, Moz released the results of its 2015 Search Engine Rankings Factors examination, featuring input from more than 150 leading search marketers and data culled from extensive correlation studies performed on high-ranking websites. The information is all geared toward Google's algorithm, but the concepts generally apply to any engine and of course Google is the search industry standard.
You can dig into the SEO study results here , but today we'll take a look at some of the key takeaways.
This refers, in a basic sense, to the dot-com (or dot-net, dot-org, etc.) domain where you host your company's website. Is your site name short and unique? Does it match up to the keywords that you've built your content around? Do other authoritative sources link to it? Does it have a strong PageRank? These are all important questions when it comes to root-level link features, and while many of them need to be primary considerations in the initial planning stage of your website, there are ongoing tweaks and adjustments that can be made to optimize.
These dig deeper into the meat of your site, applying the same concepts mentioned above on a more granular level. Again, PageRank is vital here, as are trust metrics, inbound/outbound link source quality, anchor text distribution and more. As you can see from the almost non-existent gap in Moz's influence ratings (8.22 out of 10 vs. 8.19 out of 10), page-level features are almost equally weighted with domain-level. These factors are more easily adjusted and optimized through a strategic SEO campaign.
And that is one big reason that content marketing has become such a fixture for digital marketers — the SEO benefits are significant and growing all the time as algorithms become more intelligent and complex. Ensuring that your website has dynamic, relevant content in terms of on-page copy, blogs and keyword usage is critical. The weight of page-level keyword and content features relative to the last study two years ago has grown, and that trend only figures to continue.
No matter which factor we're talking about — domain names, page URLs, on-page content — relevance almost always ranks among the most important aspects. If you want your website to rank well, it is absolutely imperative that you have defined focus keywords and tailor your links, content and anchor text around them.
Social Metrics were the lowest-ranking factor listed on Moz's report, checking in beneath Domain-Level Keyword-Agnostic Features. However, the authors did note that "the number of social shares a page accumulates tends to a show a positive correlation with rankings," and made this acknowledgment: "Although there is strong reason to believe Google doesn't use social share counts directly in its algorithm, there are many secondary SEO benefits to be gained through successful social sharing." In other words, while heightened social media activity might not play directly into Google's algorithm, there is substantial evidence that it does lead to higher traffic, through search and otherwise.
How does your site rate across the emphasized category within the Moz report, such as domain-level and page-level link features, content and keyword relevance, and social and brand features? For a free SEO report, simply take a few seconds to fill out this form.
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There are, however, a number of strategies that can be used by a small business to level the playing field, especially in the digital landscape. A little bit of money can go a long way if you know the best ways to utilize it.
Here are some marketing methods we recommend for small businesses that want to get the most out of their budgets.
When it comes to targeting mainstream, high-competition keywords in your search engine optimization strategy, you're likely to get muscled out by larger companies that can afford to bid far more for clicks. The better strategy is to form your own niche and aim for long-tail keywords (in other words, multi-word phrases that describe your product or service — or some aspect of it — more specifically). A few months ago we wrote a lengthy article on why long-tail keywords are an SEO staple, and it's definitely worth reading if you're looking to maximize the impact of your SEO bucks.
There are inherent up-front costs involved with many forms of marketing and advertising, but content marketing is a bit of a different animal and that's one thing that makes it so popular. Starting a blog requires only committing the time of a capable employee with writing skills, or hiring a content specialist, which tends to be relatively cheap. Suddenly you're updating your site's content regularly (great for SEO), while also giving current and potential clients a destination to read up on your subject matter knowledge and expertise. The statistics are striking: companies that blog receive 97 percent more inbound links and 67 percent more leads than those that do not.
Continually updating your social media accounts is a fairly easy way to maintain an active digital presence while also keeping another pipeline open for traffic to your website. In order to make sure you do it right, and have a legitimate strategy built around it, you may want to bring on a third-party social media consultant, but this tends to be more affordable than many other marketing services. Additionally, creating even a small budget for paid social promotion will capture a lot of eyeballs. We went over some crazy social media marketing numbers last week.
Large-scale digital marketing agencies can do great work — there is a reason they've gotten to where they're at — but they often aren't a great choice for small or medium sized businesses. For one thing, they are expensive, sometimes prohibitively so. And secondly, they aren't necessarily in touch with the priorities and needs of a newer company that is still finding its footing. By working with a smaller agency, you'll be enlisting a partner that has faced similar challenges of its own, and can offer applied techniques for breaking through with limited resources.
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Rovio's highly entertaining bird-slinging diversion is a shining example of what success can look like in the mobile app space. The original Angry Birds went viral thanks to its colorful design, easy-to-grasp controls and rewarding gameplay. But even outside of the gaming category, plenty of other companies have launched mobile apps with excellent results. The barriers to entry are lower than ever, as almost anyone can get their mobile app to appear in the Apple Store and Google Play by following the proper steps, so creating one is a strategy that all businesses ought to consider.
Before taking the plunge, here are five questions that you should ask yourself:
In many cases, an app is transactional, allowing customers to make purchases or access services directly. But that's not always the case. If you can build a useful tool that fits your industry — say, a financial calculator or a training resource — and specify it to your brand, you'll have a likely winner on your hands. Before you even begin the process of planning and developing an app, make sure you have a solidified plan in place as far as who your audience is and why they will want it (or better yet, need it).
The last question is a prerequisite for this one, but even if you feel you have built a quality app that people will desire, are you going to be able to promote it and get downloads? The downside to the aforementioned lowered barriers of entry is that there's stiff competition in the mobile app space, regardless of what category you're aiming for. Google Play, the marketplace for Android, was estimated recently to have 1.4 million apps available. If you're going to set aside the time, effort and resources required to build and launch an app, make sure you're ready to follow up with paid promotions and a strong SEO strategy to increase visibility once it's in the app stores.
There's always a bottom line. While there is certainly value in the exposure and 24/7 connectivity involved with simply getting people to download your app, at the end of the day you have to justify the expense of developing and promoting it. You can charge money to download the app, but you'd have to give people a real good reason to pay for it or your user totals will suffer. Another popular option is adding in-app purchases and upgrades. Not all apps are designed to be revenue generators (for instance, you may want to establish your brand as an expert in a particular niche, or simply provide customer support) but at the end of the day there needs to be a defined benefit.
Most companies do not have a mobile app developer on staff, meaning that enlisting a third-party individual or agency will be necessary. Are you prepared to choose the right one? Do you know what to look for? Do you have a specific vision in mind for your app, that you can clearly communicate? When it comes to finding a mobile app development company, Entrepreneur listed 10 questions to ask yourself during the selection process.
Mobile apps are trendy and offer numerous perks, but in many cases, simply optimizing your website for mobile devices can work just as well if not better. Ask yourself this: Is an app really going to accomplish anything that my website doesn't already? Could you invest the funds that would otherwise go toward app development instead toward adding mobile-specific functionality to your site?
From strategy to consulting to execution, the team at Top Source Media knows how to navigate the crucially important world of mobile. Chat with us today about where your mobile presence is at, and where you'd like it to be.
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Yet, it happens very frequently. Studies show that almost 70 percent of online carts are abandoned, meaning the visitor selected items but dropped out somewhere in the checkout process. The reasons for this can vary considerably, and aren't always attributable to anything being wrong with the website. But there are a few steps you can take to combat cart abandonment and reduce attrition. Even if you don't run an ecommerce website, we believe you'll find these tips helpful when it comes to turning visitors to customers:
Clean and functional checkout page
People don't tend to have a lot of patience with websites that are slow to load or glitchy. If technical problems are occurring when an individual is trying to check out, there's a good chance you'll lose them. Ensure that your checkout page is easy to navigate and free of snags.
Customer trust features
We talked about the qualities of a secure website in-depth a couple weeks ago. Adding touches such as security badges, third-party payment vendors and easily identifiable contact information will make users feel more comfortable completing a transaction through your site.
Free or discounted shipping
If your business involves sending physical products, this is a huge conversion booster. Research consistently points to shipping costs as the top reason for cart abandonment. In many cases, offering free shipping is simply not a tenable strategy, but if you can offer a discount or a first-time buyer special, you're sure to see good results. At the very least, be very transparent with shipping costs during the checkout process and don't drop surprising fees on the shopper at the end of the line.
Product images and reviews
People tend to be more skittish about making purchases online as opposed to in person for a very obvious reason: we feel more comfortable buying something that we can actually see and touch. You can mitigate this issue by including many pictures (or even videos) of your products, as well as real-life testimonials from people who have enjoyed them.
Quality traffic
One frequent culprit for low conversion percentages is a lack of targeted, relevant visitors. Users that are coming to your site for the wrong reasons aren't necessarily likely to take the desired actions. Through your traffic acquisition tactics (SEO, paid search, etc.) make sure that you're focusing on the right keywords and bringing in the right leads.
Mobile compatibility
We mention this all the time, and with good reason. It is quickly becoming the single most important consideration with any website. Mobile users outnumber desktop PC users on the Web and the percentage is only trending higher. If your site, and particularly your checkout process, is not mobile-friendly, you're losing out.
Guest checkout
Getting a user to register before making a purchase is great. It allows you to capture their contact info and strongly increases the chances for repeat business. However, forcing users to register in order to make a purchase is a mistake, and one that will cause you to lose sales. Provide the option to check out as a guest but give them incentive to register (e.g., discounted shipping or a free ebook).
Expert help
All of the above initiatives may require the help of a partner that knows how to build websites and drive traffic. Here at Top Source, we specialize in both. Contact us and let's chat about converting more customers your business!
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There are, however, a few inherent challenges involved with launching a successful email marketing campaign. The first is building a list of people that want to receive your messages. We served up some tips for collecting opt-in email addresses last month. The second is determining what kind of content you want to send out.
If you're filling inboxes with nothing but promotions and self-serving communications, you're probably going to end up with a lot of unsubscribes and spam complaints. The absolute No. 1 imperative for your email marketing strategy is that you must provide content that is valuable to the reader. If they're giving you their contact information and their attention, don't take it for granted. If you can reach a point where list members actually looking forward to opening your emails, you've built a meaningful and valuable relationship.
Here are five forms of email marketing communications that can delight your recipients.
The most common and well known form of email marketing, newsletters offer a wide array of possibilities. Create content that is stylistically entertaining and engaging, and that is relevant to your audience. Try to strike an 80/20 or even 90/10 balance between informational and promotional material. Don't be afraid to take a minimalist approach, with sparse design elements and small chunks of copy for easy scanning. Above all, make sure to have an overarching direction and angle that unifies the entire package.
Keeping up with all the news, especially in niche industries, can be difficult for professionals who are busy throughout the day. Make it easier on them by rounding up all the key stories and developments, and compiling them into a condensed, summarized digest. If you get it right, your email will be one that your subscribers can't miss. That's gold.
The standard practice with email marketing is to create a single version of a message and send it out a large list. Sure, you might add personalization tokens and "smart content," so that the recipient's name appears in the copy or certain sections appear only to certain segments of your audience, but by and large the cookie-cutter approach reigns supreme. What if you actually took the time to create customized messaging, with advice and business recommendations acutely aimed at specific individuals or companies? Obviously, this involves a lot more time and thought, but the pay-off could be big, with great opportunities for promotion and upsells that don't come off as impersonal plugs.
Everybody loves a good deal! Including exclusive coupons in your emails is a great way to make subscribers feel special, and also an effective method of getting them to click "Open." The same goes for contests with desirable prizes. You certainly don't want to overdo it with these kinds of promos, as they can start to feel very gimmicky, but it's a proven tactic for capturing attention.
Why go it alone? Co-marketing refers to a partnership between two or more companies where both sides jointly market one another's products or services. This allows you to potentially tap into new audiences while also collaborating with another business that may add its own experiences and insights to the mix. Find clever and fun ways to tie your offerings together and bring value to your customers.
Get your email marketing kicked into gear! We can help you plan and execute a campaign that connects with readers. Tell us about your company and we'll help pinpoint an approach that makes sense for you.
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Norman Conquest of England occurred. Soon after this event, the name would have been given to a person of German descent, or a person who was associated with that country through trade or other means. Another derivation of the name suggests that it derives from the Old French given name Germain. This name was borne by a popular French saint from the 5th century, and also meant of the same stock, or related to. Germen is a classic example of an polygenetic surname, which is a surname that was developed in a number of different locations and adopted by various families independently.
Germen Early Origins
Essex where they had been granted lands after the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.
Germen Spelling Variations
Germen Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Germen has been recorded under many different variations, including German, Germans, Jermain, Jarman and others.
Germen Early History
Germen Early History
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Germen research. Another 281 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1086, 1250, 1248, 1279, 1318, 1402, 1377, 1397, 1650 and 1718 are included under the topic Early Germen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Germen Early Notables (pre 1700)
Germen Early Notables (pre 1700)
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Germen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Germen In Ireland
Germen In Ireland
Some of the Germen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Germens were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Thomas German who landed in Maryland in 1654; John German settled in Pennsylvania, with his wife Margaret, and two daughters, in 1683; Thomas German settled in Maryland in 1660.
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Veritas was a Roman goddess of truth. She was believed to be hiding on the bottom of a holy well, as she was so elusive. The world hasn't changed! 😉 This beauty is by Clemens Müller of Dresden, Germany, from around 1910. Established in 1855, Clemens Müller was one of the oldest, if not…… Continue reading True stitches


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Vic has two amazing little girls, who, like their mama, are the spirit of enthusiasm and energy. I love to visit their corner of the world, because it's just a happy, exciting place to be.
Vic asked as all to make words for her daughters. Technique wise, she threw it open and asked for anything we wanted to try, and her only real proviso was to keep it bright.
She started us off with her own word
The girls passed it around and it was added to by Bec - Love, Laura - Shine, and Sandra - Dream
Sandra, actually made a second word - Laugh
And Kathryn added the super cute - Kind (with a little bumble bee, just in case it can be added after quilting)
For my addition, I started by knowing I wanted to do some kind of improv piecing, preferably crumb piecing, because that's Vic's jam.
I grabbed my giant scrap jar and raided the purple (because I have a lot of awesome purple scraps for some reason, and it's also the only fabric I have a batik print in, and Vic and I have had several discussions about her love of batik and my abhorrence of it, so it felt right t include it, lol. Not that I included a lot. It's about a 2x3 scrap, but that's all I can handle).
I attempted to do a normal applique, but it was kicking my butt, so I went with reverse applique instead. I then used my machine to do a blanket stitch around, which worked ok, but I don't love it.
I attempted to make a thread sketch, but that did not work. Like at all. Like so bad that I cut off the edges and put them in my scrap bag and threw the rest in the bin, didn't work.
One of the things that was tricky with Vic's quilt was I actually did it without having the other blocks with me. Vic was preparing to go on an outback adventure and had hoped to take this with her, so we were trying to get it finished before she left, so this one was a bit different for me. I am still not quite sure of how mine will fit in with the scale or colour palate of the others, but I did keep with the bright.. although looking at the photos, I might have ended up with whiter backgrounds and everyone else has stuck to the brief with grey :-/ Hmmm. I'll have to look at it in person when I see Vic next.
Anyway, having abandoned my second word, I felt like my tiny 3 letter contribution was a bit on the measly side, so improv pieced a second word in the hope that quantity will make up for quality.
I do feel like my words, joy and play, fit for Vic's family and I hope she can make use of these blocks in her quilt for her daughters.


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Spider-Man Unlimited
Disney Marvel's Spider-Man Unlimited
Enjoy the thrill of swinging, running, and fighting through a chaotic New York on the brink of destruction, as the formidable Sinister Six attempt to gain unlimited power by opening a malevolent dimensional rift to our world. It's up to Peter Parker and iconic Spider-Man variations such as Iron Spider-Man, Spider-Man Noir, Future Foundation Spider-Man and Ultimate Spider-Man and lots more to team up and stop them!
- Villain Module: Was responsible for the entire Villain module, including his Motion and Attack AI systems.
Every Villain character in the game needed the intelligence to maneuver through the complex levels, for which I developed a waypoint navigation path system which the level designers could then use accordingly.
Every Villain also had unique attacks which he could unleash on Spider-Man. The Attack system I developed was aware of Spider-Man's position as well as the level itself.
- DLC Management System: The game was planned to be released with periodic updates with new content including Spider-Men, Villains and Levels.
Since the Level system was rule-based, it wasn't possible to know which scenes and assets would be included without painstaking effort from the designers and artists. As part of the DLC system, I developed Python scripts to parse the level manager to accurately define which assets need to be packed in specific DLCs, while making sure that there is no redundancies so that the download size is kept at a minimum. There was minimal input needed from the designers for this.
The DLC Manager also included logic to replace/renew content for design related changes and bug fixes.
- Graphics and Performance Improvements:
The game consisted of a rule-based sequential level-loading system. Profiled and came up with a level-loading optimization for the game by keeping track of the level size in order to determine which levels can be loaded next based on their in-memory size, while making sure there is enought variety in the levels being loaded.
I was also involved in optimizing shaders to work with low and high-end devices.


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Our higher education system is dysfunctional. Tuitions are unreasonably high and most colleges and universities these days care less about education and more about building multi-million dollar complexes on their campuses. This results in more students going into debt to pay for a higher education that doesn't result in gainful employment after graduation anyway. For some time now I suspect that financial analysts probably felt that student debt would not lead to a financial collapse on par with the subprime meltdown of 2008. This is government backed debt and the government will extract its pound of flesh through garnishment if need be. Therefore people will pay one way or another. While the risk of massive defaults and a meltdown will not occur, what this massive student debt can do is bleed into other sectors of the economy.
Higher debt burdens will defer home purchases for many borrowers while requiring others to buy a less expensive home in order to qualify for a loan or save for a down payment. The paper estimates that every $250 per month in student loan debt reduces borrowers' purchasing power by $44,000, and since 2005, some 3.8 million additional households have at least $250 per month in student debt. For now new home sales are impacted but what about other big-ticket items like vehicles? I say that you will start seeing car sales slow too. I highly recommend people see the documentary Ivory Tower. After watching this film if you don't walk away angry then you're probably in the 1 percent. via Student Debt Could Reduce Home Sales 8% This Year, Report Says – Real Time Economics – WSJ.
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Gloomhaven is coming finally! Just in time for my weekend out of town in Texas but at least it's coming!
When the expansions come out you can play with more people, but that doesn't address your comment about 2-player. We have not played it with 2 player, but i think it can be easily done. The biggest concern would be both players can turtle if no one is playing the Klingons (who get culture point for winning a battle). The rules designate table size/space to encourage interaction.
Well, it's always been coming.
I certainly had my doubts!
Fair enough. Just coming off a two month delay in getting my preorder of Robinson Crusoe I can understand the....doubt.
I finally, finally have scraped together the cash to order a copy of the second edition of my favorite game of all time, War of the Ring. It'll be here tomorrow. I'm told the balance has been fixed so that it's better than the first one, too. So excited!
I thought they made an upgrade kit for the War of the Rings edition 1(not sure if you already owned the first edition).
Man I'd love to have an opponent with the time & desire to play this one.
They did make an upgrade kit, but I found it tough to get a hold of when I looked for it. I decided to just go with the whole shebang.
rowe33- Hey, you do, it's me! Just swing on over to St. Louis :)
Failing that, I believe there is a way to play it online...
It's a fun enough mystery game. The main problem my group had with it was that often you weren't sure if you had enough evidence to go to the solution. A couple times we swore there were still more clues but then after going to the solution found out we had all we needed a while ago. The phrase, "That's enough for a murder conviction? Really?" was uttered multiple times.
That said, 2 things that will make the game more fun:
Ignore the score, and definitely ignore trying to beat Holmes' bullshit score. Often you'll start a case with multiple leads, none of which are more obviously substantial than the others, but only one leads to the solution path. Holmes' score always has him guess right every time. Just ignore fastest possible paths and have fun with the investigating and interview scenes.
Skip The Mystified Murderess case. It is the universal opinion of everyone who has ever played this that it is by far the worst case with a total B.S. solution that defies any sort of logical deduction.
Have any Eldritch Horror players tried the new Dreamlands expansion?
I'm wondering if it added anything interesting or if it's just more of the typical sideboard bloat from the big box expansions.
Good tips IT. Although I believe McMaster has the new version with new mysteries from Asmodee.
I know there was a real old version (80s) and a recently redone version. Have they released a 3rd new version?
Think the new release was yesterday but Iw as out of town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204305/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-jack-ripper-w
Oh, yeah that's totally a new thing.
Still, screw The Mystified Murderess case!
I have it, but I haven't really delved into it because I need to get off my butt and finish making an organiser for the whole bloody game so I can make it playable. From what I can tell, it is basically along the same vein as the other big box expansions - more investigators, 2 Ancient Ones, an adventure deck, too many unique asset cards, specialised condition cards etc. More bloat, but too early for me to say if it did add anything unfortunately.
I'll keep you message in mind next time I put it onto the table and do a dreamlands run, the only thing holding me back is making two more organisers for the games, and especially one to organise all of the smaller cards to be a little more manageable. The Unique Assets deck for instance is just too unwieldy, and I don't understand the decision to create that deck on top of an artefacts deck plus a normal assets deck.
Well all the side board things for EH are optional and come with just "more stuff" though you're certainly paying a premium for said board at the end of the day if you aren't really interested in it.
That didn't take long.
Not surprised, how did I forget Talisman on my worst games of all time list?
Now please reprint Eric Lang's Chaos in the Old World and a proper version of WHFRP!
Pretty sure Chaos in the Old World will never come back because it was originated by Fantasy Flight, so GW wouldn't be able to reprint it without them.


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Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Seventh Ministerial Conference on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC)
Baku, Azerbaijan: 19–21 November 2008
The 7th Ministerial Conference on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) marked a turning point in the CAREC Program. With the endorsement of key strategic documents, the Program is now entering the implementation phase. "I believe our progress is a testament to the value we all see in working together and a sign of the great promise our cooperation holds for the future of this region," said ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda in his Keynote Address to the Conference.
Ministers and Senior Officials from the eight CAREC countries issued a Joint Ministerial Statement acknowledging the increased mobilization of investments in the priority areas of transport, energy, and trade in 2008; endorsing documents that will guide the Program in the years ahead; and recognizing the importance of more actively involving the private sector in regional economic cooperation. The Conference endorsed:
Full conference papers and presentations can be accessed through the interactive agenda .
The Ministerial Conference was Chaired by Shahin Mustafayev, Minister of Economic Development of Azerbaijan, and Co-Chaired by Xiaoyu Zhao, ADB Vice President, Operations 1.
A total of 147 invited participants attended the Ministerial Conference. They are
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A Cop arresting a beggar near the University of Djibouti. I found this on Google Images.
This was written by another American living here in Djibouti. I've experienced all these things myself and have been pondering many of these ideas since I arrived.
I read a blog called Good Intentions Are Not Enough and she has written about this kind of stuff extensively. I emailed her to ask whether I should give money to beggars? She said no, give money to organizations that are working in your country. NGO's, the church, etc. I don't know if thats the answer but its a start. I still give money to beggars sometimes but I do have some guidelines.
If i have water I offer, most people have turned me down. I NEVER give money to people who pester mem walk by me, tug on me, harass me in any way. Giving them something only reinforces their behavior and I refuse to be a part of that. The ones I give money to are the quiet ones who are sitting on the sidewalk, usually mothers with toddlers or infants, or to old people. There are routes that I frequent and I see the same people there and some of them I give to semi-regularly. Outside one of the grocery stores there is a young girl who always talks to me, sometimes I give her food but if I don't give her anything she doesn't get mad at me like many of the children do.
What do you think?
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Bredasdorp Mosque
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|Places Near Here:
|Yunus Adams (Secretary)
Tel: 0836500025
Recent Updates
- have a dedicated blockman just working on the Halaal meat processing who will not be allowed to enter the area of the non halaal meat processing.
- have a dedicated cold storage room just for halaal
- A separate loading bay to receive the halaal meat
- Endeavour to employ a Muslim to work in the packing section to act as a monitor
- Have separate display fridges for Halaal Meat
Bredasdorp Masjid New Location
The Bredasdorp Mosque is no longer at the old Jamaat Khana at Corner of Newman and Sealy Streets, Bredasdorp. They are now located at 28 Brand Street. Masjid has been completed and opening ceremory will be held soon, Insha Allah.
Heidelberg mosque opens
Some 272km outside of Cape Town - a distance covered in a leisurely three hour drive along the N2 - Muslims will find a new place to stop in the rural town of Heidelberg. After Caledon with its functional jamat-khana and Bredasdorpwhere a new mosque is in the process of being built, this is the next town where Muslims will find a mosque, one which is due to be opened formally on Sunday.
According to Siraj Logday, owner of the family owned chain of pet stores, Pet Adventure, the new Masjidul Yunus at 33 Hoog Street in Heidelberg was named for his grandfather Yunus Logday and was purchased on auction. "It used to be a community hall that belonged to the Old Apostolic Church and is about 100 years old. Since then, with the help of my family and some sponsors, we have spent quite a bit to renovate the building, while keeping its historic character," he told VOC on Friday.
First Retail Halaal meat offering at the southern tip of Africa
One of the few places mentioned in the Quran is the place where two oceans meet i.e. L'Agulhus. It is surprising then to note that between Caledon and Agulhus there is no retail shop that complies with the conditions to be certified to sell Halaal meat.
It was thus up to the locals to buy sheep and cattle to slaughter and then process the meat. Mr Suleiman Adams a Bredasdorp Muslim Society member relates how he buys five sheep at a time and slaughters himself and then process the meat with his own machinery. Adams adds that this is quite expensive and most Muslims do not have this ability especially the great number of foreign nationals that are Muslims. Although the nearby abattoir ironically is one of the few Halaal abattoirs in South Africa they could not get supply from it for various reasons.
This has all changed this week in Bredasdorp when Imam of the Bredasdorp Muslim Society, Maulana Yasier Benjamin, made a proud announcement in Jumuah on Friday (18 November 2011) that a local business has agreed to comply with all conditions to process meat from the Halaal abattoir and make it available to the local Muslim community.
Muslim Directory was invited by Maulana Yasier Benjamin to visit the business, Priceclub Discounted Supermarket, and met with Mr. Mark Minords. Minords who explained that he had grown up amongst Muslims and understood the dilemma they faced in procuring Halaal meat. It is thus that he felt that it not right that the condition continue any longer. To this point and to make sure that no doubt is left to the halaal status he endeavours to
The halaal section will physically be on the ground floor while the non-halaal section is on the first floor.
Maulana Yasier Benjamin indicated that the facility and products will be halaal certified by the Bredasdorp Muslim Society and he takes personal responsibility for the Halaal status. Maulana adds that now all the Muslim visitors to bredasdorp and surrounding Struisbaai, Arniston and L'Agulhus can now top up on high quality meat and other meat products that are halaal.
Priceclub Discounted Supermarket is situated at 19 Long Street Bredasdorp. For more information contact Maulana Yasier Benjamin on 072 188 2443
Bredasdorp fights for mosque
The first Muslims arrived in the quiet rural town of Bredasdorp some 120 years ago. Today, an estimated 200 Muslims live in the town, many of whom are foreigners. However, over the Easter and December holidays, the number of Muslims who visit the area, including the neighbouring coastal towns of Struisbaai and Arniston are as high as 850.
This places a severe strain on the small jamaat khana, two blocks from the main road, with musallees often compelled to find place in the street. Here local imam, Maulana Yasier Benjamin, shows that on busy Friday's during the holiday season, this space outside the jamaat khana - which can only accommodate about 100 people - is crammed to capacity.


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Action Alert! Please attend PBC FY 2010/2011 Budget Workshop – June 16th
Posted by Iris on June 11, 2010 · 3 Comments
While the 1% Fire/Rescue Sales Surtax was 'nipped in the bud' this week – that's not stopping the county from proposing an increase in property taxes. See Palm Beach County Administrator wants 13.4 percent increase in property tax rate. This is unacceptable!
This Wednesday is the first of two remaining FY 2010/2011 Budget Workshops which occur prior to the public hearings and decision on millage rates. Here is the schedule for the rest of the year and the detailed workshop package for Wednesday's meeting is available for review prior the the meeting.
The Commissioners and the staff know we're watching. Please be there to keep up the pressure!


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