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A few days ago Walmart announced that it would begin selling used games. This, of course, is in hopes that it can chip away at GameStop's dominant lead in that particular market, and further solidy its place in the gaming community. It is an interesting move, but will it work? GameStop CEO, Paul Raines, doesn't seem to think so. In a recent interview Raines pointed to several things that Walmart was doing wrong, and ultimately what led to other player's failures in their attempts to knock off GameStop as the king. We'll see.
Another interesting move by Walmart is the idea of launch parties. Call of Duty: Advanced Warefare comes out officiall on Nov 4, but several retailers, Walmart included, will be launching the game early with the special Day Zero edition. Now this Day Zero comes with lots of perks to the game play, however it isn't exactly as exclusive as some are saying. Not only are other retailers joining in on this 24 hour advance, but players also have the ability to pre-order / download the games straight to their Xbox 1 or Playstation 4. I comment in the video that if Microsoft and Sony can nail this distribution channel, Walmart and GameStop suddenly become useless partners to gamers. Why would I stand in line for a game when I could be at home playing it already with my friends? It is certainly a question that Walmart and GameStop are going to have to figure out the answer to.
One thing is for certain though, the used game market isn't going anywhere anytime soon. That 2 billion dollar a year market is simply too big to wither away overnight, and the lure of cheap, albeit used, games is too big. BUT… if everyone starts downloading their games in the future, suddenly there are no more used games to circulate.
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"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words
and that which cannot remain silent."
— Victor Hugo
All through life
you must stand up to this strife.
Doesn't matter that you are different
just remember to make yourself a commitment.
I won't let them condemn
because I don't listen to them.
I am me
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The State of the Market for Sellers in Oxnard CA
Is it still a seller's market today in Oxnard? As experts in the Oxnard real estate market, we are asked this a lot. As of the writing of this article, we are seeing a strong seller's market in Ventura County. However, there are several factors that dictate how quickly and how much your Oxnard house … Continued


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"3rd Annual Transgender Conference- The Road to Being Me"
presented by the Ladies and Gents of the Blue Ridge
..with funding through a Virginia State "OUT.Proud.Aware" MSM Grant program
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... so we know how many will be attending, for lunch planning purposes etc. Please also see the Facebook event page for more information...thank you for your understanding.
Come out to Celebrate, Support, and learn about what is happening in the fast changing world of transgender issues. This is an event you don't want to miss! Useful information, networking and support for transgenders in Virginia. There will be opportunities to meet/mingle/network with other transgender/transitioning/families. Please respond to the invite and mark your calendars! A very special guest Keynote speaker and the Premiere of "Project Visibility" video project of statewide transgender folks telling their story! Spread the word, share the link and support our efforts and community!
Please note that this event is being organized and coordinated by the group "Ladies & Gents of the Blue Ridge- Transgender Alliance" (Dolly Davis-Leader). The Roanoke Diversity Center and the Drop-In Center are considered partners and are proud to be involved with funding and assisting with this unique and empowering all-day event. Thank you.


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Students in the Lea Rachel Shumacher Art Track enjoy the full seminary experience while nourishing their artistic passions.
In partnership with the Pardes School of Art, located on our Givat Washington Campus, students will connect, create and explore through a variety of artistic modalities.
Courses will be given in painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography. Guided by the professional staff, students will learn tools and skill necessary to improve technical and creative process.
Torah & Art
This course will introduce students to Torah texts and their deeper meaning. Emphasis will be placed on students' understanding of the content and their ability to analyze and apply ideas to a theme for art work. Conceptualization for creative solutions which parallel and relate to the Torah texts, is the objective of each project. Students will develop basic or advanced drawing skills, as well as learn the fundamentals of composition and color.
This class will focus on basic familiarity with the medium of sculpture and three-dimensional design. We will experience a variety of tools and materials, and will practice basic techniques (sculpture, clay, plaster cast, pulp and paper, wood work, etc.) that can be used to create new worlds. Together we will get acquainted with contemporary sculpture concepts, and look at how non-standard materials also may serve us when we enter the world of artistic endeavor.
DrawingWe will draw by observing, recording and intuitive reasoning. Learning to draw, we will discover, means forgetting how to see, and learning instead how to observe. Through techniques and various exercises we'll let the hand and the eye sharpen the mind.
In a digital age where photos pass and change without leaving a trace, the professional and artistic approach to photography has a heightened importance. In this course, students will learn the technical tools of documentary photography and staged photography to sharpen eyesight, thinking, and the development of personal expression in photography. Topics such as the frame, lenses, depth, and studio lighting will be taught. Works of photographers and video artistsfrom Israel and abroad will be presented, while developing both technical tools and artistic photography.
Painting is an ancient medium full of rich traditions, which make it interesting and complex. The course will examine the medium of painting through contemporary painting and more. We will work from observation and imagination, deal with the relationship between matter and content, and explore the possibilities of innovation. We will investigate our everyday reality via different visual materials as we contemplate decision making, feelings, and materials.


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All private hospitals and nursing homes in Ganjam district have been directed to produce fire safety certificates by November-end.
All private hospitals and nursing homes in Ganjam district have been directed to produce fire safety certificates by November-end.
Ganjam District Collector P C Choudhary has issued such an order in the wake of the major fire in the SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar which has so far claimed 24 lives.
The owners of the hospitals and nursing homes should obtain the fire safety certificates from the competent authorities after tha latter conduct the audit of fire safety measures, he said.
The Opposition also raised questions about lack of fire safety measures in hospitals across the state.
The collector has warned action against the owners of the nursing homes/ hospitals if they fail to submit the certificates before the deadline.
As many as 90 registered hospitals and nursing homes are functioning in the district, most of them in Berhampur. At least 10 others have applied for registration to start operation, officials said.
It is also demanded that the government conduct a fresh audit of the fire safety measures in all hospitals, both private and government.
Chief district medical officer Manoj Behera said private hospitals will get NOC to start functioning when they submit the fire safety certificate.
He, however, admitted that the fire safety audit could not be conducted in the private hospitals from time to time.
"We could not audit the fire safety measures in the private hospitals during the raids due to the absence of fire officers in the inspection squad," he said.
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The Aztecs added yet another verbal commitment to their 2014 recruiting class this week when Norwalk (Calif.) running back Rashaad Penny committed to San Diego State on Thursday.
According to recruiting website Rivals.com, Penny was recruited by SDSU assistants LeCharls McDaniel and Jeff Horton and committed to SDSU over offers from half the Mountain West. Penny (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) picked the Aztecs over offers from Colorado State, Nevada, Utah State, Boise State, Fresno State and San Jose State.
He told Rivals that Adam Muema's premature departure for the NFL played an instrumental role in his college decision and said he hopes to contribute early.
Penny rushed for 2,504 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2013. He also contributed 665 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.
As recently as Jan. 10, Washington and Boise State fans were clamoring for Penny to commit to their respective schools, but Penny decided on SDSU. He plan to sign a National Letter of Intent on Signing Day (Feb. 5) and if he can absorb the offense quickly, he might be in the mix for playing time at the running back position but will have to fend off the likes of D.J. Pumphrey, Chase Price and Marcus Stamps.
Per Rivals, on Wednesday this week, SDSU also added a commitment from Lee Scott Academy (Ala.) athlete Jeremy Joseph. Joseph (6-foot-6, 225 pounds) has always played quarterback but will likely play defensive end or tight end for the Aztecs.
He picked SDSU despite an offer from Eastern Illinois, where he would have had the chance to play quarterback.
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If you've searched for dedicated cappuccino machines and have had a hard time finding one, it might be because you're looking for the wrong thing. This is because of what a cappuccino is. Once you understand how the beverage is made, you'll have a better understanding of what type of machine you need to buy.
Don't worry, though, because we'll provide you with all the information you need, including what to look for in a cappuccino maker and the top machines on the market that will help you make a great cappuccino.
Best Cappuccino Makers Reviews
5KitchenAid Nespresso Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother
This stylish cappuccino maker is definitely a showstopper thanks to its classic design and bright red color. You can see it from a mile away but it really is a very attractive unit. It also combines the best of both worlds in that you can use pods to brew the espresso — or any other beverage of choice — and use the wand to steam and froth the milk separately, giving you an additional level of control.
It features six different cup sizes, a 44 fl oz removable water tank, as well as a receptacle for 14 used capsules, which will save you quite a bit of time. It also includes a folding drip tray that will allow you to use both short and tall cups as well as a power saving function that will switch the machine off automatically.
– Makes an excellent cappuccino or latte
– Solidly built
– Wide selection beverages
– Great creamy head on the espresso
– Takes a little longer than other comparable machines
4DeLonghi Magnifica S Black Smart Automatic Cappuccino Machine
The black and silver color scheme of the DeLonghi Magnifica S Black Smart Automatic Cappuccino Machine screams class, along with the sleek design of the unit. It's a robust machine that will stand the test of time and its compact size makes it ideal for any size kitchen. It features a rotary and push-button control panel that's easy to use.
This cappuccino maker also features thermoblock technology, which ensures that the brewing temperature is perfect every time. This technology, when coupled with the energy saving switch, also makes this unit extremely environmentally friendly as it conserved up to 77% of energy.
The rapid cappuccino system also ensures there won't be any downtime between making the espresso and drinking a creamy, flavorful cappuccino.
This unit features a removable 60 fl oz water tank, a removable receptacle for used coffee and a removable drip tray. It also comes with a decalcification indicator, a bean container designed to save the flavor of your coffee and even a free set of six Italian-style espresso shot glasses.
– Height adjustment controls
– Easy to use
– Grind adjustment controls
– Low maintenance
– 3 coffee strength settings
– Easy to clean
– Coffee could be hotter
– No user controls for the milk frother
3Saeco Philips Intelia Deluxe Espresso Machine
The Saeco Philips Intelia Deluxe Espresso Machine features a relatively simple design with a brushed silver and black finish. However, it comes with a wide range of features that make it a great cappuccino maker for even the most discerning tastes.
Thus, this unit features a removable brewing group, which, along with the automatic rinse cycle, makes cleaning and maintenance as simple as you can imagine.
It features a ceramic coffee grinder with various options in terms of size. It also has an automatic system to tamp the ground coffee and eliminate used grounds into a special receptacle, which is extremely convenient. The milk frothing system is also incredibly easy to use. Simply attach the milk container to the machine and it will do the rest, including adding the milk to the coffee. You'll enjoy a delectable, creamy and wonderful cappuccino every time.
– Automatic tamping of the ground beans
– Easy to use
– Automatic milk frothing system
– Simple cleaning and maintenance
– Quiet
– Multiple coffee strength settings
– Not a lot of customization
– No option to save preferences
2Nespresso VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker with Milk Frother
The Nespresso VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker offers simple, one-touch brewing. Simply insert the capsule and hit the button to enjoy a tasty, delicious cup of espresso. The machine automatically ejects the capsule after the coffee has been brewed and only needs between 15 and 20 seconds to pre-heat. It also features an adjustable cup support with three different positions for different sizes of cups.
The nespresso machine itself can be used to make 8 fl oz of coffee and 1.35 fl oz of espresso. It uses large and small capsules to make coffee and espresso respectively.
This unit features the company's patented Centrifusion technology, which delivers an amazingly tasty cup of coffee every time. Thus, the capsule is spun at up to 7,000 RPM, which blends the water with the ground coffee to create the ideal crema and ensure an excellent tasting cup of coffee or espresso every time.
It also comes with a special smart system that can automatically recognize every Grand Cru blend thanks to the barcode featured on the rim of the capsule, making life even more convenient. You don't have to change any settings. Simply press the button and the machine will know what to do.
The Aeroccino is a separate unit that creates milk froth for your drinks. You can make it hot or cold but will always get a fine, smooth texture. This unit can also be used just to heat milk. It's extremely silent and fast. Simply prepare your milk froth and pour it over your espresso for a stunningly tasty and amazingly creamy cappuccino.
– Easy to use
– Easy to clean
– Excellent performance
– Amazing cappucino
– Great crema for both espresso and coffee
– Robust
– Milk frother works great
– Lack of customization
– The milk frother is separate
1Gourmia GCM5500 – Automatic Espresso Cappuccino & Latte Maker
The Gourmia GCM5500 features a sleek design with a shiny black finish. It allows you to make an excellent cappuccino by just pushing a single button as the espresso machine features an inbuilt milk frother. The two work together to create a stunning, flavorful and incredibly creamy cappuccino or delicious latte.
Another advantage this unit presents is that it is compatible with practically all Nespresso pods. In other words, you can make any type of espresso you want, but also a wide range of other beverages. It also features a set of controls and a LED display that is easy to read, which allow you to create various styles of espresso.
It features a removable water tank, as well as a removable drip tray and great, which make cleaning the unit incredibly easy. This way, you won't be spending so much time on cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your cappuccino.
It also comes with a cup platform with two positions for shorter and taller cups and a used capsule receptacle. This unit is on the lower end of the price range compared to others of its kind, but it offers a great range of features and has the capacity to create an amazing cappuccino, making it an excellent option for someone who enjoys a great cup of gourmet coffee but is on a limited budget.
– 1 touch cappuccino maker
– Easy to use
– Takes only a few minutes to make a great cappuccino
– Simple and quick cleanup
– Can use short and tall cups
– Takes up little space
– Solidly built
– Uses only pods
– Is only compatible with Nespresso pods
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The secret to a great cappuccino starts with a perfect cup of espresso topped by just the right of hot, properly frothed milk. For the more adventurous, a shot of flavored syrup in the coffee and a dash of chocolate or cinammon on top can elevate your cappuccino to entirely new levels.
But to achieve this perfection, you need the right cappuccino maker. Luckily, you can't go wrong with any of the aforementioned cappuccino machines. Every unit will deliver a stunning, tasty cappuccino and will save you a ton of money when you stop buying expensive cappuccinos from gourmet coffee shops.
How Is a Cappuccino Made?
A cappuccino consists of espresso and milk that has been turned into a microfoam. Generally speaking, a cappuccino has a milk to coffee ratio that is equal, where the milk foam is poured on top of the espresso. In a latte, the milk to coffee ratio is two to one and the espresso is poured into the milk.
The secret to cappuccino is a great espresso but also how the milk microfoam is created. This microfoam is created by forcing hot air into the milk, which gets caught between the protein molecules creating a voluminous foam. The higher the protein content of the milk, the foamier the result, which is why skim milk will generally produce a foam with a larger level of volume.
The milk foam is usually made by using a steam wand on an espresso machine, but you can also get various other gadgets nowadays to create the milk froth separately. Note that with a cappuccino, cinnamon and/or powdered or shaved chocolate are often sprinkled on top.
So, the conclusion is that you need an espresso machine with a steam wand or an espresso machine and a special milk frother. Since we like convenience as well as saving space and money, we'll be looking at all-in-one units that make the coffee and froth the milk.
What to Look for in a Cappuccino Maker
Like with any type of appliance, there are certain factors you need to consider when purchasing a cappuccino maker.
Traditional or Pod Machine?
The first thing you need to consider is whether you want a pod machine or a traditional cappuccino machine. With a pod unit, all you have to do is pop the pod into the unit and a few minutes later, you'll have a perfectly delicious cappuccino waiting for you. With a traditional unit, you'll have to put in a little more effort as you'll have to steam and froth the milk yourself and pour it over the espresso once it's ready, so it will likely also take a little longer.
If you're a stickler for tradition and like having a greater level of control over your cappuccino, then a traditional unit is definitely the way to go. However, if you don't want to deal with the hassle and also want access to a wide range of beverages, then a pod-based cappuccino maker is probably a good bet for you. Note that there are also units that steam and froth the milk automatically and add it to the coffee, but they are also limited in beverage choices.
How Long Does It Take to Make a Cappuccino?
Another consideration is how long it takes to make a cappuccino. A good machine will have a piping hot espresso ready in less than a minute, and you can expect it to take another minute for the milk to be ready. Depending on the unit you buy, though, it can take a while for you to add the coffee grounds, tamp them down, fill the water tank and froth the milk. It will certainly take longer than using a pod machine, but some feel that the quality of a cappuccino from a pod will never measure up to one made from fresh coffee.
How the Machine Gets Its Water
There are, essentially, three options in terms of water supply. The first is a removable water tank, which is incredibly convenient because it makes filling the tank much easier. Other units have fixed tanks, which are, obviously, not quite as convenient. The final option is one where you connect the machine directly to your home's water supply. This last one is probably the most convenient, but it will certainly increase the price of the cappuccino machine.
Type of Milk Frother
You will definitely need a milk frother if you want to make a cappuccino. Some units come with a system whereby the milk is automatically steamed, frothed and added to the coffee right after brewing, which is probably the most convenient option. Other designs come with a steam wand and a separate cup or jug, allowing you to froth the milk yourself. Clearly, the automatic option is more convenient but will also be more expensive.


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Native American Authors
LeAnne Howe
, 1951-
Born and educated in Oklahoma, Howe is an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. (Her family name is Tells and Kills.) Majoring in English at Oklahoma State University, Howe wanted to become a technical writer, but took up journalism instead. She is an author, playwright, filmmaker and scholar. She has lectured in Japan, Jordan, Romania, and Spain. She has been an assistant professor in the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota, and has currently been an associate professor in the Department of English and the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Howe's fiction tends to be highly autobiographical and has appeared in numerous anthologies and literary journals.
Awards and Honors
2006 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry from the Oklahoma Libraries Association and the Oklahoma Center for the Book
2002 American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation (for Shell Shaker)
2003 Wordcraft Circle Writer of the Year
Online resources by or about LeAnne Howe:
Betsy Love and the Mississippi Married Women's Property Act of 1839
Author: LeAnne Howe
Type: etext
Description: An article Howe wrote for "Mississippi History Now" an online history journal sponsored by the Mississippi Historical Society (October 2005).
URL: http://mshistory.k12.ms.us/features/feature67/Betsy_Love_Property%20Act.htm
Choctalking on Other Realities
Author: LeAnne Howe
Type: etext
Description: Originally published in Cimarron Review, #121, October 1997. Published again in Grinnell Magazine, Winter, 1991. Also appears in Sister Nations: Native American Women Writers on Community.
URL: http://www.hanksville.org/storytellers/LAHowe/writing/choctalking.html
Here's Howe
Author: LeAnne Howe
Type: authorbio
Description: LeAnne Howe's home page on the Grinnell College web site.
URL: http://www.grinnell.edu/individuals/howe/
LeAnne Howe
Author: Elizabeth La Ronge
Type: authorbio
Description: This page is part of a series from Voices from the Gaps: Women Writers of Color produced by the Department of English and Programs in American Studies at the University of Minnesota. Included is an in-depth biography, selected bibliography and related links.
URL: http://voices.cla.umn.edu/authors/LeanneHowe.html
LeAnne Howe
Author: Karen Strom
Type: authorbio
Description: Biographical and bibliographical information about LeAnn Howe. This site includes audio clips of Howe reading from one of her books, as well as access to electronic versions of some of her writing.
URL: http://www.hanksville.org/storytellers/LAHowe/
LeAnne Howe: Native American Women Playwrights Archive
Author: Native American Women Playwrights Archive
Type: authorbio
Description: Bill Wortman's site at Miami University lists plays and other publications by LeAnne Howe, as part of a larger website honoring the works of Native American women playwrights.
URL: http://staff.lib.muohio.edu/nawpa/Howe.html
Books by LeAnne Howe:
Howe, LeAnne. Coyote Papers
Dallas, Tex. : Wowapi, 1985.
Genre: Fiction
Howe, LeAnne. Evidence of Red
Cambridge, UK : Salt Publishing, 2005.
Howe, LeAnne. Miko Kings: An Indian Baseball Story
Aunt Lute Books , 2007.
Genre: Fiction
Language: English
Audience: Adult
Howe, LeAnne. Shell Shaker
San Francisco : Aunt Lute Books, 2001.
Genre: Fiction
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Stay for lunch after the service and have fun at the auction.
Ticket sales for the lunch and auction will be November 10, 17, 24, and of course, December 2. We already have some exciting donations from local businesses that we will be sharing in the Sunday order of service and in the Friday E-mails as we near the big day.
Here are just a few items that will be available:
A weekend retreat to a summer cottage on Grindstone Island in the Thousand Islands region of northern New York. Dates for the weekend getaway are flexible from May through July not including 4th of July. September is also an option and is a beautiful time of year for those that can afford to get away during the early fall.
Adam Fisher will wow your birthday crowd with sleight of hand magic as Ann Fisher unleashes her artistic face-painting talents to the children. Consider planning your child's next birthday party to have both a magician and face painter to entertain partiers, both young and old!
Original Rudy Pozzatti Lithograph
Color lithograph and aluminum mylar collage
Outside dimensions: 20"x30"
Image Dimensions: 16.5"x24"
Edition Number: 26/25
Year: 1976
Value: $1500
Games & Toys
Monster Inc Life Game
Simpson's Jeopardy Game
Harry Potter Board Game
Sugar Babies Pillow
Innova Skill Shot Disc Golf basket and 7 discs (basket originally cost $150.00)
Sharp XE-A102 Electronic Cash Register (with manual and keys cost $100.00)
Sharper Image Literati Electronic Wireless Book Reader (with manual and charger)
Over the Door Basketball hoop with 3 basketballs
Triple strand Citrine Semi Precious stone necklace
Triple strand wood and elastic bracelet
Double strand brown smokey quartz and sterling necklace from Silpada
Glass bead, amber and copper necklace (or belt)
3 elastic bracelets with jade, stone, sterling
Lenox hammered silver and gold pendant
Lenox sterling silver & mother of pearl necklace
Premiere convertible necklace
Copper glass pendant on ribbon
Set of 4 snack tables with matching cart table
Pair cobalt cased full lead crystal hiballs from Germany
6 full lead crystal deep cut saucer champagne stems from Slovenia
Waterford Lismore old fashioned glass made in Ireland of full lead deep cut crystal
Waterford Lismore cordial glass made in Ireland of full lead deep cut crystal
European full lead crystal deep cut pitcher
blue and 1 ivory bath towels
blue hand towels
Garnet Hill Rolling Carry On Suitcase only used once (orig cost $168.00)
New never worn Lufthansa Airlines First Class His/Hers robe in 100% brushed terry cotton
Villeroy & Boch porcelain Naif Christmas Teapot with 4 matching mugs ($220.00)
Lenox Chirp Rice Bowls - bone china made in the USA
Lenox Tin Can Alley Blue accent salad plates bone china made in the USA
Lenox Tin Can Alley Blue mugs bone china made in the USA
Lenox Floral Fusion porcelain accent salad plates
Lenox Aspen Ridge pasta bowls - freezer to oven to table
Pair Donna Karan Lenox Illumination Platinum Fluted Champagne glasses


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Irish traditions and heritage were celebrated almost a week early on Sunday, March 11 as thousands celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a Mass at St. Patrick Church and a parade that followed on the streets of center city Philadelphia. Read full coverage of the events here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
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The machines has 16 station gathering element, 14 Top-loading feeders, 2 Card feeder heads with hot-melt gluing, MULLER MARTINI 3672 Zenith-S High speed pile trimmer with, MULLER MARTINI 3631 CB16 Compensating book stacker, MULLER MARTINI 6257 Escon Film pile wrapper with MULLER MARTINI 6214 shrink tunnel
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Here are the Reasons & How You Need to Focus on Long-Tail Keywords for SEO in 2020
Search Engine Optimisation brings in 49% of business blog traffic, while social media accounts for less than 7% of traffic. But how many of us digital marketers make search a top priority when it comes to creating an effective content strategy?
Well, here's why you should re-examine your content strategy: studies have shown that long-tail keyword research can significantly increase the organic reach of your content.
Digital marketing influencer and co-founder of KISSmetrics and Crazy Egg, Neil Patel increased his organic reach by 206% and generated over 200,000 monthly visitors when he began targeting long-tail keywords.
In this article, we dive into long-tail keywords to ensure your blog posts and web-pages rank higher organically in search results through the strategic use of long-tail keyword research.
What are long-tail keywords. How & why to focus on long tail keywords?
A long-tail keyword contains a minimum of three words and is effective at targeting niche audiences with specific terms. The value of using long-tail is that they are more specific and less competitive than generic terms.
The benefit of the specificity is that they help you to rank highly in search results for popular topics and tend to engage qualified traffic that's more likely to convert to leads.
For example, if you work for or run a company that sells cars, it's likely that your pages are not going to appear near the top of an organic search for "car" as there's too much competition (particularly if you're a small company or startup). However, if you specialize in, automatic cars, then using keywords such as "classic and modern car supplier specializing in automatic cars is likely to appeal to customers looking for that product.
The key is to match your long-tail keywords to consumer search intent – essentially your content needs to be readable for humans, but optimized for search engines.
Step 1 – Consult Your Personas & Brainstorm Relevant Long-Tail Keywords:
To master consumer search intent and select the perfect keywords for your target audience, you need to first be clear what your content is trying to achieve and who it needs to reach and appeal to.
You can brainstorm and select a few keywords you would like to rank organically for by consulting your target personas. Target personas are a fictional representation of your ideal target buyer based on real insights, research and data-led assumptions about their biggest problems and deepest desires.
Once you've chosen your desired keywords based on your target persona information, you'll need to ensure they definitely match your consumer search intent. To do so, simply read your list and ask yourself the questions outlined below. If you can answer yes to every question? Then you know your keyword is good to go and it's time to start generating long-tail ideas.
Ask Yourself:
- Does your keyword help you achieve your content objectives and align with your mission?
- Will consumers and prospects find what they want and need on your blog post when they search for these terms?
- Will ranking organically for this keyword help you convert interested consumers at a later date (is it a term that's relevant for your business objectives?)
Step 2 – Use Google AdWords Keyword Planner to Focus on Long-Tail Keywords for SEO :
The next step is to use Google's free Keyword Planner tool to help you generate high traffic terms your prospects are searching for on a monthly basis. You're looking for long-tail (about 4 words) low competition terms with high traffic. Below, I've outlined the steps to help you generate high traffic, low competition long-tail keyword ideas using the tool.
How to use Google AdWords Keyword Planner to Focus on Long-Tail Keywords for SEO:
Sign in to your Google AdWords Keyword Planner.
- Under the 'Find new keywords' section click the option to 'Search for new keywords using a phrase, website or category'.
- Enter your desired keyword into the box provided – for example, 'interview tips' (take a keyword from the list you created above based on your target persona information).
- Fill out all the targeting information you would like taken into account (on the left hand side of the form), including which country you would like to assess the traffic for and whether you would like to include negative keywords you don't want to rank for.
- Select your desired date range.
- Click the 'Get Ideas' button (you'll find it by scrolling down to the end of the form).
- Click the 'Keyword Ideas' tab at the top of the table.
- You will be provided with a list of keyword suggestions – look at the column representing 'Average monthly searches' to determine high traffic keywords and look at the 'Competition' column to determine low competition keywords.
- The secret? Select keywords with high competition and low traffic and those with 4 or more words (these will identify as long-tail).
- Ask yourself, 'Is this keyword relevant to your content strategy objective and target persona search intent? If yes, proceed. If no, try again.
From the list below 'interview questions and answers' might be a good long-tail keyword to select (as traffic is high and competition is low):
Google's algorithm means that the best blogs and websites with high domain authorities will find it easier to rank higher for keywords they choose to target. That's why it makes sense to target low competition keywords – otherwise you're going to have to work tirelessly to rank for the one keyword (and results aren't guaranteed as your competitors with higher domain authorities could be working even harder).
Targeting low competition keywords allows you to possibly own a space on the first page of Google where your high intent prospects are searching for relevant terms – now that's what you want. When it comes to search it's best to choose your battles wisely.
Step 3 – Create a Ready-to-Use Spreadsheet of Target Long Tail Keywords:
It's best practice to start your research before you write your article. You can even consider beginning your long-tail keyword research before you craft your content strategy and content calendar. How? Create a spreadsheet of terms you would like to target (based on the long-tail keyword research you conducted in the previous step) and place it in your content strategy – this serves as a reminder to use these terms and can even inspire customer-pleasing ideas for your upcoming blog posts. Simply pop your keyword-rich ideas into your content calendar as you think of them.
The Google Adwords Keyword Planner tool lets you download your spreadsheet of keyword ideas (follow the steps outlined above to generate this). You can download your list as an Excel CSV file by clicking the 'Download' button at the top of your table. You can then select your desired keywords from the list or eliminate the ones you don't want. If you conduct your keyword research a few times for a few different terms you'll build up a list of competitive and relevant long-tail keywords in no time.
Step 4 – How & Where to Use Long-Tail Keywords
It's important not to over-do your keyword placement (Google views this as keyword stuffing and you make become penalised for it). However, below is a guide to help you strategically place your keywords into a few important elements of your blog post to help it rank higher organically for your chosen term.
When crafting your optimized headline remember you're writing for humans, not search engines. Your headline, therefore, needs to be readable, engaging and enticing – but above all it needs make sense to your target audience. Often the keyword ideas you retrieve from Google can sound quite stiff or don't flow well and sometimes they don't make sense to your readers exactly as they are.
Here's where you can get clever though – using a colon or dash to break up your keyword could add a whole new meaning and ensure it makes sense to your readers. The good news is Google will read it and rank it the same as your original keyword (without the punctuation mark). Let's take the 'interview questions and answers' example generated above and see what that might look like. To make your headline more engaging and human-friendly you could try something like:
'Your Next Interview: Questions and Answers to Help You Land Your Dream Role'
Now Take Your Long-Tail Keyword & Place it in the Following Areas:
- Your blog post's URL.
- Your meta description.
- The first paragraph of our blog post (only place it where it makes sense to your readers).
- Use once for a sub-heading (if appropriate).
- Use once in anchor text (if appropriate).
So there you have it. That's how you choose and use long-tail keyword terms to help you optimize your content strategy and win organic traffic for specific and relevant terms that appeal to your audience's search intent. Do you have any long-tail keyword research tips of your own you'd like to share?


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tour package of crater of ijen from jakarta – Blue Fire Mount Ijen ? Tour And Travel Indonesia; Guide to
You understand what they say: The very best things in life stink.
Yes, they claim that. Oh there's no such claiming? Well after that, allow's make it a thing. Since if our journey to the Ijen Crater is any sign– I'll claim it once more– the very best things in life stink.
If you sign up with a trip from neighboring cities, all you need to do is pay and also appear. The rates vary inning accordance with the travel plan and the number of people in the team. But the guideline is, the larger the team, the less expensive the trip. That's due to the fact that there are even more individuals dividing the price. The excursions are often packed with journeys to other locations in East Java like Mt. Bromo.
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Lion Industries Corporation Berhad (LICB) was incorporated on 17 May 1924 as Sungei Way Dredging Limited under the Companies Enactment 1917. Subsequently, it changed its name to Sungei Way Dredging Berhad on 15 April 1966 and later to Supreme Corporation on 1 October 1976 and Lion Land Berhad on 21 October 1991. LICB was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 29 December 1973 and adopted its current name on 18 February 2003.
LICB is involved in the manufacturing of long steel products, by Amsteel Mills Sdn Bhd (AMSB) and Antara Steel Mills Sdn Bhd (Antara) at three steel mills. AMSB's plant located in Klang, Selangor produces billets for rolling into steel bars and wire rods while its plant in Banting Selangor, set up in 2001 produces special grade billets for rolling into specialty bars and wire rods for automotive parts, mattress and mechanical springs, turning parts, wire rods, wire ropes and other stringent applications. The third mill operated by Antara in Pasir Gudang, Johor, was acquired in 2002 from Johor Corporation Bhd, and produces billets which are rolled into steel bars and light sections such as angle bars, flat bars and U-channels.
The steel bars, wire rods and sections produced by LICB are used in the construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries.
Antara also operates a Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant in Labuan using the Midrex Technology from USA. Antara's HBI is manufactured from high-purity iron ore and is rated as among the world's best and supplied to steel mills for ironmaking, steelmaking and foundry applications.
In the property development sector, LICB is involved in property management and residential development. Some of its projects are Taman Malim Jaya in Melaka, Taman Soga in Batu Pahat and Pelangi Promenade in Klang. Its joint-venture with the Eastern & Oriental Group comprises a mixed integrated development project which includes three blocks of 28-storey serviced apartments, with retail, food and beverage theme outlets located at the site of the former St Mary's School in Kuala Lumpur.


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The Los Angeles Harbor Grain Terminal originated in 1958 with the founding of Mortimer & Wallace by Richard B. Mortimer and Howard L. Wallace. The two men put together their years of experience in the rendering industry and established an export facility for animal fats and vegetable oils at Berth 174 in the Port of Los Angeles.
In the early 60s, part of the facility was converted into an export grain elevator (right). This enterprise was called the Los Angeles Harbor Grain Terminal. For three decades the combined operations loaded hundreds of ships with cargos of grain, alfalfa pellets, cottonseed meal, safflower seed, beef tallow, lard and cottonseed oil. With the advent of containerization in the late 60's the company converted some operations into container loading and facilitated the shipping of various livestock feeds and agricultural products to Pacific rim countries in ocean going containers. This service became known as transloading.
Then in the late 80's the need for loading ships with grain and feed in the Port of Los Angeles diminished and we needed a new facility with more rail trackage for the growing transloading business so we moved to our current location on Sepulveda where we have a two acre facility with two miles of railroad track which gives us the ability to store up to seventy-five railcars. Today we continue to meet the needs of American agribusiness and our country's expanding trade with Pacific rim countries.


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ArenaNet Privacy Policy
I. What does this Privacy Policy contain?
II. What types of information does ArenaNet collect?
- Personal and Account Information
III. Where does ArenaNet collect Personal Information?
- You
- Third Parties
IV. What third parties collect Personal Information on behalf of ArenaNet?
- Payment Processors
V. Why does ArenaNet collect Personal Information?
- Limited Purpose
- Lawful Basis
VI. With whom does ArenaNet share Personal Information?
- Types of Third Parties
- Third Party Precautions
VII. How does ArenaNet treat Personal Information transferred out of the EU?
- Place of Business
- Transfer Mechanisms
- Privacy Shield
- Data Protection Officer
VIII. How does ArenaNet protect Personal Information?
- Our Collection, Security, and Retention Policies
- Your Practices and Activities
IX. What rights do you have to your Personal Information?
- Right to Access, Correct, Delete, or Restrict Processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint
X. How does ArenaNet use cookies?
- Cookies and Tracking Pixels
- Purpose
- Third Party Cookies
- Google Analytics
- Browser Settings
XI. Are there any special categories related to Personal Information?
- Minors
- California
XII. How will ArenaNet notify users of changes to this Privacy Policy?
XIII. How can someone contact ArenaNet?
We at ArenaNet work hard to provide high quality gaming experiences. With so many individuals logging into and connecting through our games, we understand the importance of your privacy. Maintaining your privacy and the trust of our users is important to us. We may store, process, and, under certain circumstances share your information, to provide you Services.
Throughout this Privacy Policy we refer to "Services," which means our websites, games, surveys, promotions, contests, purchases, community support, and related activities.
I. What does this Privacy Policy contain?
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and store your Personal Information and how we respect applicable data protection laws. Other service providers and websites, including those we may link, may have their own privacy policies. If you have questions about how other websites, services, or games handle your Personal Information, you should review their privacy policies.
By using or accessing our Services, you are consenting to this Privacy Policy. You are also confirming that you understand English (or, in some cases French, German, or Spanish) well enough to understand it.
II. What types of information does ArenaNet collect?
We may collect two types of information from you. "Personal information" is information that would allow someone to identify or contact an individual. "Account Information" is all other information and may include combined information that does not identify an individual, but may be associated with an individual's user account. We use this information for internal purposes like improving the site or customizing content.
|Examples of Personal Information
|Examples of Account Information
|• Full name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• IP address, device ID, MAC address
• Phone number, street address
• Social media account (Twitter handle, Facebook account, etc.), Steam ID
• Credit card information, bank information through our third party payment processors
|• In-game ID, character name, gameplay history
• Account identification number
• Purchase and account history
• Computer operating system, system specifications, game file version
• Mobile OS Version
• Internet browser type
• Your "click path" through our websites
• The advertisement or link that brought you to our website
III. Where does ArenaNet collect Personal Information?
You provide Personal Information directly to us through the Services, for example when you:
- Register for an account, or a contest or giveaway
- Submit additional information on the account page
- Complete questionnaires
- Order products
- Send email messages, submit forms, or contact us
We also may receive Personal Information from or through a third-party service. For example, we may provide the option for you to log in and access our Services using your credentials from a third party service (e.g. Facebook, Google). If you choose to log in using this feature, we may obtain Personal Information such as your email address or profile information from the third party service. We abide by this Privacy Policy when we use Personal Information provided to us by third parties. We do not control the information that third parties collect or how they use that information. You should review the third parties' privacy policies for more information about how they collect, use, and share this information, including what information they may disclose to us if you use their service credentials to log in to our websites.
IV. What third parties collect Personal Information on behalf of ArenaNet?
We do not directly collect your payment information and we do not store your payment information. We use third party payment processors who do collect payment information on our behalf to complete transactions. Specifically, payment and billing processors and credit card verification services may collect Personal information to process some transactions depending on the payment method you use. If you do not provide this Personal Information, they will not be able to complete the transaction you have requested.
V. Why does ArenaNet collect Personal Information?
We use Personal Information for the purpose for which you provided it, for example:
- We may use contact and identification information like phone number, address, or social media profile information to contact you about our Services, for customer support, to provide you with marketing, or to contact you regarding an event or contest.
- We use billing data, including some credit card information or bank information for purchases and customer support requests about refunds and chargebacks.
We only collect, use, or store your Personal Information if:
- You voluntarily provide it to us with your specific and informed consent (for example, when signing up for our newsletters),
- It is necessary to provide you a Service that you have requested (for example, providing you access to our games), or
- We have a legitimate business interest that is not outweighed by your privacy rights (for example, maintaining records of sales through our online store).
We may need, and may require from you, certain Personal Information to provide our Services to you or to complete a transaction. You understand and accept that we will collect, use, and store your Personal Information based on the business purpose of fulfilling your requests and maintaining records of our Services to you. If you do not provide the Personal Information we need, we will not be able to process the transaction or provide the requested Service. We may also use Account Information related to your profile to detect cheating, fraud, illegal activity, or other activities that may violate our User Agreement.
With your consent, we also may use your Personal Information to create a profile for marketing campaigns, including on social media or through email. We use the information we collect to learn what you like, tailor your experience accordingly, and to improve our websites and our other products. We may also use your Personal Information in an aggregate, anonymized way to help us target advertising on social media.
VI. With whom does ArenaNet share Personal Information?
To provide you with access to our Services, we may share your Personal Information with the following types of third parties:
- • Fraud detection and management services, authentication services, and risk services
- • Customer support and localization vendors
- • Marketing platforms
- • Social media websites, server providers, and email providers
- • Moderation and user experience providers
- • Fulfillment houses
- We do not sell or share Personal Information with third parties for those third parties' direct marketing purposes.
- We may work with third parties to provide you some contests, sweepstakes, promotions, or surveys, and when accessing, purchasing, or subscribing to one of the Services. During the registration process, we or a third party may ask you for certain Personal Information, such as your mailing address. If you do not provide this Personal Information, we may not be able to provide the Service you have requested.
- We may disclose your Personal Information to law enforcement or other appropriate third parties in connection with criminal, fraud, infringement, other investigations related to suspected illegal activities, as may be required by applicable law, or to protect the legitimate legal and business interests of ArenaNet.
- We sometimes share information about our user base with third parties about our user base. Except as described in this Privacy Policy, we will not give any of your Personal Information to any third party without your express approval.
We take reasonable precautions before sharing your Personal Information with third parties and require that they provide adequate protections.
- If third parties are collecting, using, or storing your Personal Information on our behalf, we require that they have a legitimate basis for doing so, reasonably limit their retention and use, and use appropriate security measures regarding your Personal Information.
- While we review the privacy and security policies of the third parties we work with, some third parties may provide additional terms in their privacy policies, which may control their use and storage of your Personal Information.
VII. How does ArenaNet treat Personal Information transferred out of the EU?
We may store or process your Personal Information outside of the country where we collect it. ArenaNet has its place of business in the United States of America and the United Kingdom, and by agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you understand that we will transfer some of your Personal Information to the United States of America.
When transferring Personal Information out of the EU, we implement technical, legal, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information. We use European Commission approved standard contractual clauses, Privacy Shield certification, Binding Corporate Rules, or implement other similar measures required by applicable law. We will provide you with reasonable information regarding the relevant mechanism for your review on request.
ArenaNet complies with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of Personal Information transferred from the European Union and Switzerland to the United States. ArenaNet has certified to the Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Privacy Shield Principles. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Privacy Policy and the Privacy Shield Principles, the Privacy Shield Principles govern. To learn more about the Privacy Shield program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.privacyshield.gov/. ArenaNet is responsible for the processing of the Personal Information we receive and subsequently transfer to a third party acting as an agent on our behalf, and we remain liable if a third party acting on our behalf uses your Personal Information in a way that is inconsistent with our obligations under Privacy Shield. In compliance with the Privacy Shield Principles, ArenaNet commits to resolve complaints about our collection or use of your Personal Information. European Union or Swiss individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding our Privacy Shield policy should first contact ArenaNet using the information found at the end of this Privacy Policy. ArenaNet commits to cooperate with the panel established by the EU data protection authorities (DPAs) and the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner and comply with the advice given by the panel and Commissioner about Personal Information transferred from the EU or Switzerland. The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over ArenaNet's compliance with the Privacy Shield. You may have the right, under certain conditions, to invoke binding arbitration for complaints regarding Privacy Shield compliance not resolved by any of the other Privacy Shield mechanisms. See https://www.privacyshield.gov/article?id=ANNEX-I-introduction for more information.
In compliance with applicable privacy laws, ArenaNet has appointed a Data Protection Officer to monitor whether we are following this Privacy Policy and are able to address any concerns about how we handle your Personal Information.
VIII. How does ArenaNet protect Personal Information?
We protect your Personal Information through a combination of collection, security, and retention policies.
- We only keep your Personal Information for as long as we need it, unless you agreed to allow us to use it for some other purpose or to comply with any statutory, regulatory, or business obligations. We respect requests to stop processing your Personal Information for marketing purposes. This includes keeping a record of your stop processing request indefinitely so that we can respect your request in future.
- We use all reasonable methods to keep the Personal Information we collect and use in a secure environment, and we have implemented technical, administrative, and physical security measures that are designed to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use, and modification. As part of our privacy compliance processes we review these security procedures regularly to consider new technology and methods.
You can take certain steps to help protect your Personal Information, such as being careful what you post in public places.
- Do not use your real name when selecting a username. Your username will be available to the internet's general public while you participate in some Services, like forums, chat rooms, or message boards, so you should exercise discretion when using these Services.
- Do not post your real name through the Services, and never tell anyone online anything private about yourself, including your phone number or address. Use usernames and not real names at all times.
- We store the information you post in the Services, but we do not actively collect Personal Information from the content of these communications. When you communicate through a Service, even privately, we process and store those communications on our servers. We have the ability to monitor, and you consent to the monitoring of, the communications that you send and receive. Many types of communications are also publically available. We have no control over what third parties do with the content of communications. You agree that we have no responsibility, liability, or obligation to you regarding third parties' use. Communications are exempt from the application of this Privacy Policy.
- To the extent that you are able to and do create a public profile that may be available to others on our Services, you are solely responsible for its content and accuracy at all times.
IX. What rights do you have to your Personal Information?
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- If you are under 13, you may not use our Services. ArenaNet will not knowingly collect, maintain, or disclose any Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If you are ordinarily resident in the European Union any reference to an age of 13 shall be deemed a reference to the age in your home country, below which, children receive additional legal data protections.
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Dr. Cobb has received training in Theraplay®, play therapy, Boundary Project Assessment and Treatment Program (Gil & Shaw); Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®), trauma-focused play-based interventions, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and the Extended Play Based Developmental Assessment (EPBDA). She is also a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator. Jodi's professional interests include psychotherapy with parent-child dyads, children, teens, and families.
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US stock markets have dropped for the second consecutive day over concerns about US and European economies.On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 46.92 points(0.34 percent) to close at 13,880. 62, Reuters reported. The Standard & Poor ' s 500 Index slipped 9.53 points(0.63 percent) to 1,502. 42, while the Nasdaq Composite Index shed 32.92(1.04 percent) to 3,131. 49. US stocks posted the worst two - day decline, marking the first sustained pullback since November last year.
The Standard & Poor ' s 500 and Nasdaq recorded the biggest daily drop of the year on Wednesday after comments from the Federal Reserve sparked concerns that the central bank may rein in its economic stimulus measures.A statement by the San Francisco-based Charles Schwab Corp. -- a brokerage and banking company -- indicated that a measure of eurozone business activity, an analysis of the level of manufacturing activity in the US mid-Atlantic region, and the number of weekly US jobless claims, among other factors, contributed to the drop. "Dampened global economic sentiment is contributing to the bulk of the extended sell-off," the statement noted. Meanwhile, a report by a global financial information services company on eurozone business activity showed that private business activity across the single-currency bloc hit a two-month low in February. The London-based Markit Group Ltd. said in the report that the eurozone Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 47.3 in February from 48.6 the previous month.


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Nationalist campaigners are bringing shame to Scotland by the way in which they "monster" supporters of the United Kingdom, the former chancellor Alistair Darling has said.
As a new poll showed a growth in support for independence, the head of the Better Together campaign accused nationalists of being "consistently negative" about supporters of the UK.
Darling told the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1: "The negativity is largely coming from the nationalists. In the last week alone when anyone speaks out against them they monster them. We had a businessman earlier in the week who said he thought staying in the UK was good for his business – the behaviour towards him was disgraceful. It brought shame on Scotland.
"Equally the CBI was monstered when they appeared before a committee in the Scottish parliament. We are the ones who are being positive about the case for the UK. The nationalists are consistently negative and will consistently do anything to shout down anyone who speaks out against them."
A Panelbase poll published in the Sunday Times showed that the pro-union lead among voters had been cut to six points from more than 24 points last year. The poll found that – once "don't knows" are excluded – 47% intend to vote for independence and 53% intend to vote to remain in the UK. It is the strongest support for independence this year.
Darling was answering criticism that the Better Together campaign is overly negative. His remarks about a businessman criticised by nationalists referred to Keith Cochrane, the chief executive of the Weir Group, who warned of an increase in business costs if Scotland becomes independent.


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Last night, rain, lighting and tremendous thunder.
Not much in wind and I don't believe the temperature went much below 68F/20C. These photos were taken just before and after Sunrise, Not photoshopped but they look more colorful than I experienced, but it was a beautiful morning.
These images were taken pretty much the same spot, within 15' or so.
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Good News for Zappos.com Affiliates
An email from zappos (as follows) states that no changes will be made to the Zappos affiliate program and it will continue to work through Commission Junction. Also since Zappos has a pretty big Datafeed, it is a good idea to continue using it and take advantage of their high conversions.
Email from Zappos.com
Hey everyone,
As you may or may not know, yesterday our board approved an agreement in which all of our existing shareholders and investors of Zappos will be exchanging their Zappos stock for Amazon stock. Once the exchange is done, Amazon will become the only shareholder of Zappos stock.
Our brand will continue to be separate from the Amazon brand and we plan to continue to run Zappos as an independent entity. Therefore, at this point in time, we do not have any plans to make changes to the affiliate program. We are going to proceed forward with the same program structure and the same terms and conditions.
I've attached a link on the Zappos website that provides further background regarding the acquisition.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your time,
Zappos Associates Marketing Team
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Birds you can spot everywhere in each country. I've got something with birds. The freedom they have while flying. There are no boundaries or limits.
Birds can have all sizes and colors. I'm always trying to spot animals when I'm traveling and it makes me happy if I see a colorful bird.
Great places where I spotted birds are Ndangane (Senegal) and if you are into flamingo's, Uyuni (Bolivia) is your place to go. Mexico you can add to your list for flamingo's and pelicans. And in Belize I have seen different species of birds like herons and eagles.
Colca canyon. Colca canyon with a depth of 4160 meters is twice as big as the Grand Canyon in the USA.
Here are living, if I could speak freely, the king of the birds. Condors choose to live in this area. Seeing the size of the birds I could see why. With a span up to 3 meters these birds are huge!
These birds choose the right place to fly freely and float on the air. They have loads of space and here there are no boundaries.
From Arequipa you can do a 2 or 3 day tours to this canyon. After a few visits of tour agents in Arequipa my brother Anton and I choose an organization and booked a two day tour. My suggestion is just to take the cheapest option. Later I'll explain why.
The main goal of this tour was to see the big condor birds.
With the bus we drove to Chivay. Along the way we had a few stops. We saw a herd of lama's and vicunas which are so cute to see!
We reached the highest point of that day at about 4800 meters. The air is really thin here and where happy we had some coca candies, together with drinking loads of water this should prevent us from getting altitude sickness.
We got a big bus, which was a bit uncomfortable. More people in the group and I got really motion sick because of all the hare pins.
In Chivay we went straight to our hotel, avoiding the expensive lunch arranged by the tour. Instead, we headed with 2 Japanese girls to visit the town and market. The village was really cute and the market was nice.
Later that day we did join the dinner show. The show was actually really funny which pictures the daily life and their troubles of life. On this show we met Tim and Charlotte. Friendly people from Jersey who are living their dream; Traveling around the world since 4 years already!
The next morning we needed to wake up at 5. Breakfast came too late, so we didn't get on time. After a few stops to visit souvenirs market, a dancing girls show we finally left to go to Colca Canyon.
The surroundings are stunning! The canyon is really steep and really deep. Lush green mountains with colorful flowers.
At the Cruz del condor, where the birds are randomly seen, we only had to wait. There where loads of peoples waiting on the platforms to have a good view. As the birds let us keep waiting a bit, we walked further down the stairs with more platforms.
Finally, after staring in the air for about half an hour we saw a black dot coming close.
It became bigger and bigger, floating on the air with the wings wide open. Wow! That is so amazing! The big head you can see so clearly.
Soon a few other condors would follow. Not as close as I would've wanted, but good enough to be happy.
We made a short hike with the guide in the area. This was a beautiful hike with very nice scenery. After a lunch, we got back to Arequipa.
This time my brother and I booked a tour which seems perfect for us. Slightly more expensive than other offers.
The agent claimed to have a small bus, small groups. Instead, we had a big bus. This is a bit annoying since it takes more time to get on/of the bus. Smaller buses makes me less motion sick, but this also might have something to do with the driver.
The guide was good and we had a great small hiking around the Cruz del Condor, this what I only would have paid more. The hotel was nothing special, really cold at night. And they kept us waiting at the breakfast way to long. The loads of stops on the way to the Cruz del Condor where interesting. But all written guides told us we need to get there early to see condors. Now it took us ages to get there. I preferred those stops after we have visited the condors.
All in all we noticed that the tours are almost the same. Just some slightly differences, which aren't really important.


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Silent Lon Chaney feature
1920 crime film directed by Tod Browning.
A story of the relationship between a young girl (Mildred Harris) and her Civil War vet grandfather (William Desmond Taylor). When the girl's new step mom arrives she objects to gramps heavy drinking so the old man packs up and heads out so that he doesn't ruin the young girl. A month passes and the family finds him in a poor house and it might be too late to help him.
A skyscraper thrill comedy made a year before Harold Lloyd's "Look Out Below"
From IMDb: Suburban neighbors (Lloyd and Pollard) join together to build a garden shed, but through carelessness, wind up ruining the garden, as well as the laundry, which is drying in the yard. Further mayhem ensues when chickens are set loose. Stars: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, and Harry Pollard
The High Sign by Buster Keaton, 1921. Should you need a reminder of what a great comic Buster Keaton was, go no further than here. He starts off with a brilliant scene of reading a newspaper, goes to a shooting gallery where he hooks up a Rube Goldberg devise to prove what a great marksman he is and ends up in a wild scene in a house full of hidden rooms and secret passages. Keaton was disappointed with this, his second independently produced film and held it back a year before he released it. It is A masterpiece of the form. Enjoy.
The Haunted House is a 1921 black and white, silent comedy film starring Buster Keaton. For maximum quality download the source mkv file here and play it in VLC Player or any other good player which supports mkv.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. is the story of a naive, college-educated dandy who must prove himself to his working-class father, a hot-headed riverboat captain, while courting the daughter of his father's rival, who threatens to put Steamboat Bill, Sr. and his paddle-wheeler out of business. Originally uploaded by: www.k-otic.com
Charlie is a boot camp private who has a dream of being a hero who goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines.
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Today is the 31st of December, and the last day of 2013. I believe this is the best time for me to look back at 2013 and make a weblog of my most memorable days of the year. Most of my life is documented online, thanks to digital apps like Facebook, Foursquare and Instagram which have captured most of my
My 25th Birthday WishList
Last year, when I was celebrating my birthday (22nd June), I had couple of Birthday wishlist that includes my car, LCD TV, macbook and a PS3. Though later on I dropped the plan for PS3 and iPad but I have completed my first two wishlist. In a month I'm turning into 25 and that means I lived a quarter of my life.


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08 August 2014
Press release
Statement on the plight of Christians and other minorities in Iraq
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION statement:
Christians are suffering and dying in Iraq. The terrorist group Islamic State (IS, formerly known as ISIS) is killing them, displacing them and seizing their properties. Now Iraq's ancient Yazidi community is experiencing similar abuses.
This is a catastrophe for the people of Iraq and the region and if left unchecked it could also have profound implications for freedom and democracy across the globe. Religious freedom is a fundamental right that has been described as a 'litmus test' for the depth of democracy. That's why attacks on this right cannot be ignored.
We believe that if Western governments allow groups like IS to persecute populations with impunity, it will set a dangerous precedent in global affairs. The situation in Iraq is particularly important because Western governments were complicit in creating the vacuum into which the terrorists have now stepped. It is unacceptable for Western governments that embarked on the process of bringing freedom and human rights to Iraq to continue neglecting this situation. It is vital that all of Iraq's religious and ethnic minorities are guaranteed a future in their country.
The UN Secretary General and Security Council have urged international assistance for the Iraqi government and people. Therefore, we call upon our own government to provide practical assistance for those displaced by the current violence who wish to remain in their country. We also echo the call of the Church of England for Iraqi Christian refugees and those from other minority communities who wish to escape persecution to be granted asylum in the United Kingdom in accordance with the international refugee convention.
Events in Iraq form part of a broader pattern of increasing persecution of Christians and other religious minorities. In many countries, including Syria, Iran, Nigeria, Mali, CAR, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Somalia and Afghanistan, well-armed Islamist extremists are not only persecuting Christians severely, but are also violating the rights of all who do not share their restrictive dogma. The international community must unite and take action to stem the seemingly inexorable advance of violent insurgencies that use religion to justify their severe violations of fundamental freedoms and their wanton disregard for human dignity. Western governments have a responsibility to play a leading role in this action. And taking a stand on Iraq needs to be the starting point.
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Notes to Editors
The Religious Liberty Commission
The Religious Liberty Commission (RLC), formed in 2012, exists to bring organisations working on behalf of persecuted Christians together to speak with one voice. RLC members are: Release International, Open Doors (UK and Ireland), Christian Solidarity Worldwide and the Evangelical Alliance (UK). Each member organisation has its own distinctive mandate but we all feel the issue of Christian persecution is so important that we want to speak together regularly to raise awareness of key developments globally, in a significant and collaborative way.
The Evangelical Alliance
We are the largest and oldest body representing the UK's two million evangelical Christians. For more than 165 years, we have been bringing Christians together and helping them listen to, and be heard by, the government, media and society. We're here to connect people for a shared mission, whether it's celebrating the Bible, making a difference in our communities or lobbying the government for a better society. From Skye to Southampton, from Coleraine to Cardiff, we work across 79 denominations, 3,500 churches, 750 organisations and thousands of individual members. And we're not just uniting Christians within the UK – we are a founding member of the World Evangelical Alliance, a global network of more than 600 million evangelical Christians. For more information, go to www.eauk.org