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Scripts — Full Featured PHP Browser Detection & OS Detection
Our PHP browser detection scripts are all tested on every browser we have access to: Opera, Mozilla (and other Gecko engine browsers), Firefox/Iceweasel, Netscape, to MSIE, Galeon, K-Meleon, Lynx, Safari/Chrome (and other WebKit engine browsers), KHTML / Konqueror, and Mac IE browsers like IE 5.1 and 5.2. The full version also detects most spiders, and an assortment of uncommon browsers and other user agents. They are being used in one form or another on our sites.
If you don't need the complex browser detection script, you can get two simpler versions here.
If you need to test your code or site, use Chris Pederick's Firefox User-Agent Switcher Extension along with our import User-Agent List (download xml file).
Current features: Firefox/Mozilla, IE, Safari (and other AppleWebKit browsers, Chrome, Epiphany), Konqueror, and Opera browser version detection on our full featured PHP browser/os detection script, as well as OS version detection, OSX, Linux/Unix, including release/distro name. Mobile detection updated and is now fairly useful.
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Download: complex, full featured PHP Browser Detection
Current Version: 5.8.0
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Your Computer Box
We've been asked how to implement the "Your Computer Information" box on this page, so we put it in a script.
Download: 'Your Computer' Box Script
Current Version: 1.3.4
File Last Modified: February 16, 2014. 18:02:39 pm
This script is a simplified version of the one to your left, for easy use.
PHP Language Detection
NEW! - PHP system language detection script. Check it out if that's something you need for your site.
Your Computer
Operating System:
Current Browser / UA:
User Agent: Crawl
Full Version Info: Not Available
HTML Support
HTML 5 Basic: None (or poor)
HTML 5 Forms: None (or poor)
XHTML: Yes
System Language
Primary Language id: en-us
Primary Language:
English (United States)
PHP Browser Detection
Run Time: 0.00013018 Seconds
Most Recent Script Updates
Also view the full update history page if you want to check how it has changed.
Version 5.8.0
Bot/Lib/Downloader Main Update: 3
Added more wild card type bot detections. Added many more bots. Handled more 'lib' type user agents. Cleaned up comments, moved many UA strings to bottom footer, which now is expanded to show more examples so people can understand why the detections are placed where they are in the sequence.
Version 5.7.2
Updated list of bots/downloaders part 2
Improved order of bot detections, to capture more mobile bots that use a standard useragent string. Also updated lists of download/library and bot lists using some nice raw data sets.
Version 5.7.1
Updated list of bots/downloaders
Added more bots, and moved the position in the search for primary search downloaders to handle increasing use of ua strings that are like real chrome/safari etc for mobile search. Also cleaned up all commenting, now using /**...**/ for all text comments.
About the Browser Detection Scripts
All our php browser detection scripts have been thoroughly tested, although of course no script is ever perfect, so they will be modified as time goes by. There is a 'last modified by' date scripted in next to each download so you can see if it has changed from the version you have. Please post any problems with the detection script in our web programming forum. If you do find something wrong with a script, we'll get it fixed and post an updated version as soon as we can get to it.
The full featured PHP browser detection script also include a OS detection. It currently identifies most Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Unix, and a variety of others. Also allows you to test for all the major search engine spiders, site downloaders, and http libraries.
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It would really help us out, and help other people find this information, if you could add a link to our site in exchange for these scripts. Thanks.
 PHP Browser Detection
About the Full Featured Browser Detection PHP Script
Configuration information
This script features a way to extract the browser name and version number from almost any navigator user agent that might be visiting, but in many cases that's not desirable, for example if you want to deliver some CSS or code to a default 'unknown' type browser. In that case you would want the script to return the value '', browser == '' that is.
To make the script return a default value of '' for unrecognized user agents,
search the page for this string:
// delete this part if you want an unknown browser returned
then follow the directions, delete first part, uncomment second part.
Download the text file of the browser detection script and run either as an include or insert directly into your PHP code. This is the more complex version of our PHP browser detection script. Due to the size of the script, we recommend optimizing the use of the browser detector. You can find one way to optimize the running of the script here in our tech forums.
This script uses arrays to hold both browser and OS versions. It checks these against the navigatorUserAgent() strings, then packs either os or browser variables with the proper browser and os information. It also features several different test return conditions which should cover most situations you run across.
This code is more or less what we use for all our websites, in one form or another, when we need to set browser CSS and other coding particulars.
Currently this script identifies the following specific browsers: Opera, Internet Explorer 4, Internet Explorer, Mozilla/Netscape Gecko based browsers, Netscape 4.x, Konqueror, Safari. It id's Linux, Mac, most of the main Unix flavors, Windows NT, Windows regular. It is easy to add more browsers and OS's if required.
This small sample script gives some examples of how the detector can be used, in the first case it will print out the browser number, the browser, the operating system, and the operating system number or version (in the case of Unix) if available. The second example shows how you could use it in any of your scripts where knowing what browser is helpful.
<?php echo ( browser_detection( 'browser_number' ) .'
'. browser_detection( 'browser_working' ) .'
'. browser_detection( 'os' ) .'
'. browser_detection( 'os_number' ) ); ?> Outputs (browser number, browser name, os, os number): 1.5 moz nt 5.1 <?php if ( ( browser_detection( 'browser_working' ) == 'ie' ) && ( browser_detection( 'browser_number' ) >= 5 ) ) { echo 'it is Internet Explorer ' . browser_detection( 'browser_number' ); // or anything else you want to happen of course } ?>
This is your browser useragent string:
CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)
Manual Downloads
If for some reason the above download links didn't work, you can download these scripts here:
- PHP Browser detection (full featured)
- PHP Browser detection (simplified version of the above)
- PHP Browser detection (if conditional)
- 'Your Computer Information'
- PHP Language Detection
PHP browser detector Bug Alerts
Small bug in 5.3.3 that briefly broke some browser version number returns. This is fixed in 5.3.4.
Bug in versions less than 4.11.2: Array count error in some cases. Please download the latest version. It might affect your site at some point. Thanks to privacygirl.com for finding this.
Thanks to the Dan Nielson for pointing out a bug in our Linux detection, that's fixed as of version 4.9.6. The bug made gentoo and ubuntu id as Windows NT, sorry about that.
Thanks to the OmniWeb team for pointing out a bug in our OmniWeb detection, that's fixed as of version 4.9.4. Update: now returns array of webkit data when required (verson 4.11.0 and later).
Thanks to Bernward Ferber for finding a bug in the ie_version detection, that's fixed as of version 4.9.2. This bug only affected the script in the case of generic Mac IE detection.
Unix Version Detection: There was a serious bug in the unix detection script. That is fixed as of version 4.4.3.
Mac OS X detector: If you downloaded any version pre 4.4.1 with Mac OS X detection there was a serious bug in the script.
Please update your scripts or you may get parse errors if a Mac/Unix/Spider visits your site that will prevent the page from being rendered.
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If you just want to take a look at them in your browser, go to the bottom of the page and click the Manual Download links.


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Seagate's new Momentus XD hybrid HDD is the world's fastest for notebooks, coming in at over eighty percent faster than its 7,200 rpm competition and doing so affordably, thanks to a combination HDD/SDD system.
Its speed lies in the 4GB of SSD storage featured in the device, along with 32MB of DDR3 cache memory. The drive analyses what data is most frequently accessed, then moves it the 4GB SSD to cut down on read times. The rest is stored in the much cheaper HDD. Pretty ingenious.
The drive is available in 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB capacities. The 500GB is available for around $100.
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. – May 24, 2010 – Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) today announced channel and OEM shipments of the Momentus ® XT drive, the world's fastest 2.5-inch laptop PC hard drive, combining SSD-like performance with the massive capacity and much lower cost of HDDs. The Momentus XT drive also features Adaptive Memory™ – a groundbreaking new technology from Seagate that learns and optimizes the drive's performance to each user by moving frequently used information into the flash memory for faster access. The Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive boots up to 100 percent faster than traditional 5400RPM drives, the mainstream spin speed for laptop PCs, and sets new benchmarks for real-world system performance for laptops and gaming systems.
Today's high-performance SSDs for mobile computing cost as much as 10 times more than hard disk drives of the same capacity, with the price of a 250GB SSD outstripping even the cost of many laptop PCs. As a result, most consumers and system builders are unwilling or unable to pay the high price for the greater speed and quiet operations of SSDs. Additionally, SSDs offer fewer capacity options than hard disk drives.
Momentus XT, 2.5-inch Solid State Hybrid Drive
The Momentus XT drive is a best-of-both-worlds solution that combines a 7200RPM spin speed, 4GB of solid state memory and Seagate's Adaptive Memory technology to deliver unprecedented hard drive performance. The unique Adaptive Memory technology works by identifying patterns in how often certain digital data is used, and then moving the most frequently used information to the embedded solid state memory for faster access – effectively tailoring hard drive performance to each user and their applications.
"For notebook PC users looking forward to faster PC performance without sacrificing storage capacity or affordability, now there's an option," according to John Rydning, IDC's research director for hard disk drives. "Seagate's new Momentus ® XT drive is the first storage device for notebook PCs that raises the bar for affordable capacity and performance."
"We see the Momentus ® XT drive as a game changer, a product heralding a new generation of hard drives that combine SSD and HDD capabilities so that laptop users don't have to make trade-offs on speed, cost or capacity," said Dave Mosley, Seagate executive vice president of Sales, Marketing and Product Line Management. "The feedback we've received from customers, industry experts and early reviews has been overwhelmingly positive, and Seagate will continue to drive innovation that provides more value and a better computing experience to consumers."
Momentus ® XT Drive Brings Unprecedented Speed to New ASUS Gaming Laptop PC
ASUS has also announced that it will offer the Momentus XT drive as an upgrade option for its new Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jh notebook. The system is powered by an Intel i7 720Qm quad-core processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, and DX11 capable ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870.
"With the Momentus ® XT drive, ASUS gives gaming customers who prefer the ASUS ROG G73 the capacity they need and the performance they crave," said PC Wang, vice president of the ASUS Systems Business Group. "Seagate's innovative solid state hybrid drive hands down delivers the best value, capacity and SSD-like performance to a wide audience."
The Momentus XT drive installs as easily as a traditional 9.5mm-high notebook drive for new systems or laptop upgrades and, unlike early hybrid drives, operates independently of the operating system and the motherboard chipset.
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It ended on a mournful note.
Last night, a friend sent me the link to these photographs of abandoned places. They are exceptional! Looking at them (right before bed) stirred something in me.
I woke up with the above six words floating away from me. Before dissipating, I groggily took my phone and typed them into a "memo". A week earlier I had shot the perfect image to go along with them.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoyed my six word flash fiction!
PS: feel free to check out my first six word story as well.


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Beyond Afghanistan and Pakistan, we must forge a more effective global response to terrorism. There must be no safe haven for those who plot to kill Americans. We need a comprehensive strategy to defeat global terrorists–one that draws on the full range of American power, including but not limited to our military might. We will create a properly resourced Shared Security Partnership to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation with countries around the world, including through information sharing as well as funding for training, operations, border security, anti-corruption programs, technology, and targeting terrorist financing. We will pursue policies to undermine extremism, recognizing that this contest is also between two competing ideas and visions of the future. A crucial debate is occurring within Islam. The vast majority of Muslims believe in a future of peace, tolerance, development, and democratization. A small minority embrace a rigid and violent intolerance of personal liberty and the world at large. To empower forces of moderation, America must live up to our values, respect civil liberties, reject torture, and lead by example. We will make every effort to export hope and opportunity–access to education, that opens minds to tolerance, not extremism; secure food and water supplies; and health care, trade, capital, and investment. We will provide steady support for political reformers, democratic institutions, and civil society that is necessary to uphold human rights and build respect for the rule of law.


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The global web analytics market is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast period. Web analytics is a tool that studies the impact of a website on the users. It measures, collects, analyses and reports web data to understand and optimize web usage. Web analytic software is used to determine whether sites and pages are working correctly. Website publishers use this software to measure specific details such as number of visitors, number of unique visitors, method of direction to the site, keywords searched on the search engine, time spent on the site, links clicked on the site, etc. There are two types of web analytics; off-site and on-site web analytics. Off-site web analytics refers to analysis and web measurement of the Internet as a whole. On-site web analytics measures a visitor's behaviour on the user's own website, including its drivers and conversions and thereby measures the website's performance in a commercial context. Some of the key application areas include business and market research, online advertising, behavioural targeting, global traffic management, digital rights management, online fraud detection, personalization and others.
Enhancement of marketing activities to remain at par with the competitors in the present competitive environment is one of the key drivers to the growth of the web analytics market. Companies need to track their website's performance and improve their marketing. Companies are also keen to understand the geographic distribution of their customers in order to alter their marketing strategies accordingly. Web analytics helps in a better understanding of user demographics. Increase in the demand of mobile analytics is expected to be another crucial market driver. Proliferation of smartphones has led to the increase of traffic to websites through mobile devices. Many marketers use smartphones in their campaigns which consequently increases website traffic. Apple's iPhones, however, direct consumers to applications instead of websites which may result in a slight decline of mobile analytics. There is a shortage of skilled labor which can be a restraint to the growth of the web analytics market. Analysis and comprehension of the results obtained from web analytics requires high expertise and skill.
Key vendors include Google Analytics, Omniture Inc., Webtrends Corp., and Yahoo Analytics among others. Google Analytics is aimed at marketers as opposed to technologists and webmasters who were initially targeted by the web analytics industry. It generates detailed website traffic statistics. It also determines the source of the traffic by tracking visitors from all referrers including direct visits, search engines, social networks and other sources. Additionally, it also helps to measures conversions and sales.
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KZ Sportsmen LE 241RLLE travel trailer highlights:
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- 70" Sofa
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Trying to decide which RV you will choose next? Just imagine you and your family of five camping in this Sportsmen LE. You will appreciate the double entry bath allowing you quick access at night from the front bedroom, and easy access from the hallway near the exterior entry. When you aren't relaxing under the awning or riding your bike, you can sit on the 70" sofa and booth dinette slide out. Both of these furnishings offer sleeping space for the kids. You can make meals in the full kitchen including lots of counter space. Be sure to store all of your outdoor camping or biking gear either in the trunk door or pass-through storage. You might even decide to add the optional storage rack on the rear.
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Welcome to another saucy episode of SUNDAE WITH NUTS where I have asked my fellow authors to join me for the day for a bit of fun and a laugh. We are romance writers after all!
Without further ado, I am most pleased to introduce the lovely and talented (and very brave!) Desiree Holt!
Sundae with the Nut Desiree Holt!
Ooh! Silk with a little lace.
2.Who is your fantasy male or female? Or both?
How about two males?
3.What language, when heard spoken, makes you frisky? (like Jamie Lee Curtis in A Fish called Wanda)
Spanish. I really think it's the language of love. I have a lot of Hispanic heroes and they have some very sexy phrases.
4.What vehicle, abode, beach, construction site or other locale did you lose your virginity.
OMG! Well, I hope my kids aren't reading this but on a blanket at the beach.
5.Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes. Still do.
6.If you could play a board game during sex, what would it be?
Scrabble using only erotic words.
7.Any special "toys" you'd like to give mention to for their outstanding achievements?
A proper collection of vibrators can do wonders for your sex life, especially used together.
8.I *heart* Peter Cetera. What song immediately swoops you back to your "first days" of falling in love?
This will really, really, really date me and I've got more than one song:
I've Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra and When I Fall In Love by Nat "King" Cole
9.Most romantic or sexiest destination out there.
Acapulco and Bermuda, my two honeymoon destinations. Dancing in the waves at moonlight and drinking champagne.
10.Who was your first crush or kiss?
Hi name was Jackie, we were twelve and when we kissed goodnight our races locked. My dad had to come downstairs and unhook us. Bummer!
11.If you become a best-selling author and sell your movie rights, what will be the first thing you do when you hear? Other than contact Cd Brennan and offer to share with her, of course.
After Cd I'll call my kids and open the $150 bottle of champagne chilling in my fridge for a special occasion.
12.I wanted to be a helicopter pilot and a cowgirl when I grew up (still do). What did you want to grow up to be when you were a little girl?
A movie star, Boy, that dream died in a hurry!
And last but now least.
13.Favorite ice cream flavor.
Coffee, coffee, coffee.


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Hi Everyone,
Not much creativity going on around here just lately - such a lot of other stuff getting in the way! I did receive two more gorgeous Pocket Letters though which I wanted to share with you.
This one was from Allison, with a sweet birds and butterflies theme ...
... so pretty! I love all the beautiful trims and trinkets, thanks so much Allison :o)
This one was from Kathy ...
... gorgeous! I love the retro images in the background and all those cute wooden pieces.
Trouble is, at the moment I can't bring myself to break into any of the pocket letters I've received, so I've made a folder to store them all in for the time being, so I can take them out, look at them, stroke them lovingly and put them away again hehehehe
Here's my upcycled folder - for now, I've just slotted some patterned paper into the front and spine pockets, but maybe I'll tart it up a bit when I have time ...
Well, that's it for now - we're off to Lincoln for a flying visit, then we have a week in sunny Walthamstow wooHOOO!!! Have fun wherever you are :o)
Thanks for popping in today, see you again soon


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The New Intuitionism refers to a strand of moral intuitionism recently developed by Robert Audi (2004), designed to overcome some of the shortcomings of early 20th century theories of moral intuitionism, such as those of G.E. Moore and W.D. Ross. Moral intuitionists believe that morality is objective, factual, and that one can acquire moral knowledge primarily by consulting one's moral intuitions. The New Intuitionism, edited by Jill Graper Hernandez, is a collection of articles dedicated to discussing elements of Audi's theory, the majority of which were conceived at a symposium held in his honor. The essays will be of interest especially to those working on moral epistemology.
The New Intuitionism includes ten essays. Robert Audi begins with a short overview, and ends the volume with a more detailed essay outlining the main elements of his view. Two of the essays present arguments against elements of moral intuitionism. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong reformulates an earlier challenge of his (Sinnott-Armstrong, 2006) to Audi's intuitionism. According to intuitionists like Audi, moral intuitions can non-inferentially justify (at least some) moral beliefs. Sinnott-Armstrong argues that recent discoveries by empirical psychologists render this view untenable. Roger Crisp had previously argued that moral peer disagreement presents a challenge to moral intuitionism (Crisp, 2007). Here Crisp defends his argument against the critiques of Robert Audi and Ralph Wedgwood. Hugh J. McCann argues that moral intuitionism should be expanded to include moral conative experience as an essential source of moral knowledge, rather than limiting moral intuitions to the cognitive alone. McCann's view is in continuum with Audi's, who mentions more than once the role of emotion in acquiring moral knowledge (Audi, 2004). Christopher B. Kulp offers a defense of moral realism on the basis of some strongly held (first order) moral intuitions. Carla Bagnoli brings to light a contrast between Audi's 'Kantian intuitionism' and Kant's original theory. For Audi, moral knowledge can be particular, general principles coming later as systematizations of particular truths; while for Kant, genuine moral knowledge can only be knowledge of principles. Clayton Littlejohn defends moral intuitionism by rebutting three counter arguments and discussing one argument for moral intuitionism. Finally, two essays discuss general epistemological issues indirectly related to moral intuitionism. Ralph Kennedy discusses Audi's theory of perception, comparing and contrasting it with that of Ernest Sosa. Peter Graham offers his analysis of some important epistemological concepts such as entitlement and justification. His main focus is on warrant which he defines as "a 'proper' response to a perceptual representation" (p. 142).
As many of these essays consist in attempts to rehash and improve arguments expressed in earlier works, those previously unfamiliar with Audi's intuitionism and critiques are advised to begin with Audi's The Good and the Right (2004) and Timmons, Greco & Mele's Rationality and the Good (2007) and only then proceed to The New Intuitionism for refinements. On the other hand, the essays in this volume are relatively brief and light in footnotes, which may be an advantage for those seeking philosophical stimulation rather than detailed argumentation.
Space will only permit comments on two of the articles.
Sinnott-Armstrong's essay stands in line with three long lasting agendas of his: (1) defending coherentism; (2) demonstrating that empirical moral psychology has significant metaethical implications; and (3) defending moral skepticism. According to moral intuitionists, moral beliefs can be non-inferentially justified. So, for example, my belief that "shooting you just for fun is wrong", need not rely on any inference from premises in order to be justified, that it just seems obviously true will suffice for epistemic justification (so long as defeaters are lacking). Sinnott-Armstrong's argument is a critique of this claim. In light of empirical data regarding moral beliefs, he argues that if intuitive beliefs are to be justified, their justification must involve an inference. Why? Moral inter- and intra-personal disagreement is widespread. People judge identical cases differently. Factors such as emotions, level of sleep deprivation, personal bias, hypnosis and priming of various sorts have proven to affect moral judgment. Since inconsistent beliefs cannot jointly be true, false moral intuitions are evidently prevalent. Next, if one knows that a belief belongs to a class of beliefs which is proven unreliable, one loses one's epistemic justification for that belief unless one can show that it belongs to a narrower class of beliefs which can still justifiably be considered reliable. Therefore, an informed adult will be justified in relying on his moral intuitions only in instances which he or she can justifiably believe belong to a special subclass in which falsity is less pervasive. However, such a move will rely on an inference. Thus, the move from moral intuition to justified moral belief cannot be made without relying on an inference, and we cannot have justified moral non-inferential beliefs.
Sinnott-Armstrong's argument is thought provoking and no doubt a welcome contribution to the ongoing debate. It is a virtue of Sinnott-Armstrong that after rejecting three objections, he admits that the conversation does not end here, as there are other possible objections which he will have to address (p. 28). In what follows I will gesture at some such objections, though I cannot fully explore their success here. First, intuitionists may argue that moral disagreement, though common, is not pervasive enough to show intuitions to be totally unreliable. Sinnott-Armstong admits that he "still cannot specify a precise percentage of moral beliefs that are not true; and the numbers do matter", but he thinks that the current state of research should be troubling enough to motivate his argument. The intuitionist, while conceding that the empirical data is troubling, may argue that it is not devastatingly so. Intuitionists will likely emphasize that moral disagreement is much less pervasive when considering simple cases, such as harming an innocent person or not keeping a promise just for fun.
Alternatively, intuitionists may argue that some beliefs can be at least pragmatically justified even if their estimated accuracy is low. Such a Jamesian (1979) approach to justification of beliefs is nicely illustrated by an example: suppose you know that your navigational skills are generally unreliable. Nevertheless, if you are stuck alone in a desert, you will have no choice but to rely on your apparently unreliable navigational judgments. (The example is a variant of Reichenbach's pragmatic justification of induction, discussed in Littlejohn's essay in the current volume (p. 123) who draws from (Enoch & Schechter, 2008)). Likewise, perhaps empirical studies prove our moral judgment to be low in accuracy, but we have no good alternative to using our judgment when deciding what we ought to do and are therefore still justified in forming our moral beliefs the way we do. Sinnott-Armstong is correct that morality is extremely important and that therefore "it is unwise or even unreasonable to take big chances with moral beliefs" (p. 21), but do we have a relevant alternative? Everyday life demands of us practical responses to circumstances of great moral consequences; suspension of action is not a live option. To the extent that suspension of belief leads to suspension of action, the situation is often even worse, as suspension of action is often not morally neutral. In fact, in many instances non-action can be outright immoral. Going back to the analogy, while stuck alone in a desert, staying put is not a reasonable option.
Third, there are problems with grouping beliefs into classes of beliefs. But, depending on how classes of beliefs are individuated, any particular belief, moral beliefs included, can belong to an infinite number of classes, some of which one will be justified and others unjustified in presuming to be reliable. So, for instance, the class of my mature beliefs, moral beliefs included, formed when I was not tired, under hypnosis or drugs, biased and the like, will most likely include much less inconsistency than needed to justify the negative presumption which sets off the argument. A principled reason to include a given moral belief in one class of beliefs rather than another is not provided. Perhaps it can be argued that beliefs can be principally grouped by their methods of formation and justification, and that moral beliefs in general have in common a unique method. It is not obvious that a unique moral belief forming method can be non-arbitrarily individuated; Sinnott-Armstrong will have some work to do to show that it can.
Finally, suppose this process is in some sense inferential. Must the need for an inference always be a problem for intuitionists? Audi emphasizes that a belief can be both non-inferentially justified and gain additional inferential justification. Thus, finding an inference in the line of justification need not imply that the belief is inferential in any problematic manner. But this remark of Audi's is insufficient, as Sinnott-Armstrong is not merely arguing that an inference can convey additional justification, rather he argues that moral beliefs cannot be justified without relying on an inference. It seems to me that Audi should go one step further and argue that even so, not every need of inference will harm the essential tenants of a moderate intuitionism. Whether a need for an inference is harmful can only be determined after specifying what it is in the first place that motivates intuitionists to claim for moral beliefs non-inferential status. Sinnott-Armstrong emphasizes that intuitionists posit non-inferential beliefs in order to avoid an infinite skeptical regress (p. 13-14). Coherentists, such as Sinnott-Armstrong, think that circular inferential structures of justification can confer justification when taken whole-sale, but foundationalists, such as Audi, are motivated by the intuition that the regress can only be stopped by justified non-inferential beliefs. If this is the problem with inferential justification, whether Sinnott-Armstrong's argument is harmful will depend on whether the inference needed relies on premises that cannot be non-inferentially justified. Admittedly, the details need to be worked out, but Sinnott-Armstrong has not shown that the process cannot terminate in non-inferential justified beliefs. Perhaps inferences from non-inferentially-justified beliefs will suffice to show a subclass of moral intuitions (formed when one is not tired, hypnotized, biased etc.) in which falsity has not been shown to prevail.
It is natural to discuss Clayton Littlejohn's essay after Sinnott-Armstrong's, since two of Littlejohn's rebuttals are of arguments presented by Sinnott-Armstrong in earlier works. The first of these, the only one I will be commenting on here, is an earlier version of the very argument which Sinnott-Armstrong tries to amend in the current volume, though Littlejohn seems unaware of the revised argument. Sinnott-Armstrong's previous version used the same empirical data to argue that "moral intuitions are unreliable to the extent that morally irrelevant factors affect moral intuitions" (p. 108). (I note that there may be a problem here, since assessing which factors are morally irrelevant will itself rely on moral intuitions. Perhaps this is why Sinnott-Armstrong reformulated the argument so that its current presentation does not require the ability to discern the moral relevance of underlying factors affecting moral intuitions. Littlejohn does not address this issue, perhaps justly so, since as long as the moral intuitionist has the intuition that those factors are morally irrelevant, moral intuitions will have been shown to be incoherent). In response, Littlejohn argues that Sinnott-Armstong's argument would at most imply that moral knowledge and justification are unattainable "as a matter of contingent fact" rather than necessary fact. This response is unsatisfying. Contingent or not, if as a matter of fact moral knowledge and moral justification are unattainable in our world, isn't that bad enough? Littlejohn further argues that Sinnott-Armstrong's argument will at most apply to those aware of the empirical data, and not to common folk. Indeed, in the current volume Sinnott-Armstrong has amended his argument so that the claim is "only" that it applies to knowledgeable adults aware of this data. Again one wonders, isn't it bad enough if us readers who are now aware of the data have lost our justification for our moral beliefs, even if some ignorant folk remain in some sense justified? Littlejohn's conclusion that "We've not seen any compelling reason to deny that our moral beliefs can constitute knowledge" has not been substantiated as far as the first argument is concerned.
Audi, R. (2004). The Good in the Right: A Theory of Intuition and Intrinsic Value (p. 256). Princeton University Press.
Crisp, R. (2007). Intuitionism and Disagreement. In M. Timmons, J. Greco, & A. R. Mele (Eds.), Rationality and the Good: Critical Essays on the Ethics and Epistemology of Robert Audi (pp. 31–39). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Enoch, D., & Schechter, J. (2008). How Are Basic Belief-Forming Methods Justified? Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, 76(3), 547–579. doi:10.1111/j.1933-1592.2008.00157.x
James, W. (1979). The Will to Believe. In The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy. Harvard University Press.
Sinnott-Armstrong, W. (2006). Moral Intuitionism Meets Empirical Psychology. In T. Horgan & M. Timmons (Eds.), Metaethics After Moore (pp. 339–365). Oxford: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199269914.003.0016
Timmons, M., Greco, J., & Mele, A. R. (Eds.). (2007). Rationality and the Good: Critical Essays on the Ethics and Epistemology of Robert Audi (p. 288). Oxford: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195311952.001.0001
* Many thanks to Brian Besong, David Enoch and Jerome Gellman for very helpful comments on earlier drafts of this review.
© 2012 Dan Baras
Dan Baras is currently working on a PhD in philosophy at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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The Terence and Philip Show Episode 82: What Do You Get Paid For?
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When I wrote yesterday's blog post on Aging Out, I had completely forgotten this episode of The Terence and Philip Show we recorded back in February. Turns out it couldn't be more relevant.
In this show we discuss the important role of professional skills and experience. They discuss the difference between having the tools, knowing how to use them and how to create with those tools.
With so much changing, new careers will need to be invented.
The Terence and Philip Show Episode 81: Are Editor's Introverts
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Or more importantly, why do introverts make good editors?
Wimbledon use IBM Watson AI to "Serve up Highlights"
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The report isn't clear on exactly how Watson's "AI" is being used but the article says that they are "now curating the biggest sights and sounds from matches to create "Cognitive Highlights," which will be seen on Wimbledon's digital channels."
Apparently using Watson cognitive services to recognize a significant moment, and pull it together with cheers and social media comments to make a 2 minute video.
The AI platform will literally take key points from the tennis matches (like a player serving an ace at 100 mph), fans' cheers and social media content to help create up to two-minute videos. The two-week tourney at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, complete with a Google Doodle to celebrate Wimbledon's 140th anniversary, began Monday.
Preparing for the unknown 'Jobs of the Future'
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I've written here before, and Terry Curren and I have discussed repeated on The Terence and Philip Show, that many jobs are likely to be replaced by the combination of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics/Automation. It's good to see people thinking and writing about these things, as does Caitlin Fitzsimmons of the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), in an article – How to prepare for the jobs of the future when you don't know what they are – that features an interview with Pulitzer prize-winning author and New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman, who writes about the age of acceleration in his new book, Thank You For Being Late.
The whole article (and likely the book, which I'm about to buy) are worth the read, but I loved this paragraph from Ms Fitzsimmons:
That's because the only way to equip children for the future of work is to develop their imagination, creativity and emotional intelligence. If the world is changing, the best thing you can do is equip them for change. They need to be emotionally resilient with a habit of self-directed lifelong learning.
Kids Just Want to be a YouTube Star
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An article on Tubefilter caught my eye: The Most-Desired Career Among Young People Today Is 'YouTuber' (Study).
The top 10 jobs kids want, per the First Choice study, are as follows: YouTuber, blogger/vlogger, musician/singer, actor, filmmaker, doctor/nurse, TV presenter, athlete/teacher, writer, and lawyer.
The one thing that the top jobs have in common is fame!
The thing is, it works. Not for everyone but it works.
The Terence and Philip Show Episode 75 featuring Zack Arnold
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The latest episode of The Terence and Philip Show features Zack Arnold, keeping fit while working in post production, and achieving full potential. It's also our longest show ever.
The Terence and Philip Show Episode 73: Mostly about Metadata
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In this latest episode of The Terence and Philip Show Terry and I discuss metadata, my citizenship, smart APIs, Artificial Intelligence and more.
A little FCP X Project
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Mostly I edit Lunch with Philip and Greg, product videos, or the occasional The semiSerious Foodies video. This last week I put together a demo piece for a friend, that was much more fun/creative.
It's a competition piece, so if you'd all like to go to http://indi.com/7fqks and vote for Marlon Braccia, we'd appreciate it.
Edited in FCP X I used significant amounts of speed change, chroma key, crop and blur on the background. Those in LA can see it in person, and learn how it was done in detail at the August 24 meeting of LACPUG.
Which technological innovation will take your job?
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We're all aware that technology changes the workplace. Jobs disappear; sometimes to be replaced by other jobs that didn't exist before. During the industrial revolution we were replacing manual labor with machines. The coming revolution is for white collar "knowledge" jobs. How soon will yours be among them?
The Terence and Philip Show Episode 71: NAB 2016
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Terence Curren and I recorded our thoughts on NAB 2016. Topics covered include general impressions of NAB 2016, and why Terry did not attend this year; Blackmagic Design Resolve; Avid's business; market fragmentation; HDR and expanded color gamut; Studio Daily's Top 50 influencers (including Philip); Zcam; Lytro cam; VR; innovation; Apple watch and NDA'd Final Cut Pro X preview.


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BEN FRANKLIN, TEXAS. Ben Franklin is on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and Farm roads 38 and 128 four miles northeast of Pecan Gap in northwestern Delta County. The settlement was located on Benjamin Simmons's land grant and named for his son. The Simmons family, along with the Birdwells and Hogues, arrived in the area in 1835 and were among the first settlers. The first post office was established by Isaac B. Nelson in 1853 at his one-room cabin on the crossroads. The community, at that time in Lamar County, supported cotton gins, the Greenville Smith sawmill, and the Wynn and Donaldson distillery. In 1854 Taliaferro B. Chaffin donated two acres for a Methodist Episcopal church. Citizens built the structure from materials provided by Smith's sawmill. Funds raised from the sale of whiskey supplied by the distillery paid the pastor's $190 annual salary. The post office was closed in 1859 but reopened in 1867.
Mary Dinnie taught the first school in the settlement, probably established shortly after the Civil War in the vacant side of a double log feed crib. A new facility, though not much more elaborate, was constructed two years later, and a man named Moore taught classes there. In 1870 B. F. Nidever opened the first livery stable and began a stage line to the county seat. By 1884 Ben Franklin was a school district; the community had a population of 200 and thrice-weekly mail service. Cotton ginning and shipment were the major businesses, but others included three sawmills, a shingle manufacturer, two flour mills, and a feed mill. The town also had three general stores, the McGinnis and Company saloon, a restaurant, an apothecary shop, and a blacksmith shop.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway built a track just north of Ben Franklin in 1886, and the settlement became a stop on the line by 1889. In 1890 it had a population of 1,000, two hotels, two livery stables, and a telegraph office. John McFall had opened a grocery, and P. H. Snodgrass worked as a sign painter. Citizens could attend new Baptist, Christian, and Adventist churches. In 1892 Ben Franklin supported two new hotels, a doctor had opened an office, and a barber had moved to town. The municipal government consisted of Harvey McIntyre, constable, and J. N. Carroll, justice of the peace. E. Hammond was school principal. The Methodist Episcopal church was moved to a new site donated by John W. Jackson and his wife in 1898.
In 1895 the Texas-Midland Railroad built through Cooper, the county seat, with stops at Enloe, Klondike, and Horton. These more centrally located towns drew much of the traffic from Ben Franklin. By 1904 the population had decreased to 343. In 1912 only two businesses remained. Records for 1918 indicated two schools, one for white and one for black children. The town had 300 people and no businesses in 1925. In 1929 it had 500 residents and a bank. By 1936 the railway had become part of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe system, and the town had seven businesses, a school, three churches, and a population of 300. In 1945 there were 250 residents and seven businesses. In 1964 Ben Franklin had a water tank, two churches, two cemeteries, one business, the post office, and 150 inhabitants. The Ben Franklin school district had been consolidated into the Fannindel system, in Fannin County, by 1970. That year there was a Ben Franklin Community Center. The only business in 1976 was Fremman's Grocery. In 1990 the community had seventy-five residents. The population remained the same in 2000, when the community reported five businesses.
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Ladies Golf Association
Golf is played each Wednesday during the regular season with golfers competing in handicap groups. Several fun team events; such as Goofy Golf, Pink Ball, String Tournament, and The Big Break; are scheduled throughout the season. Annually, the LGA hosts the Hart Invitational Tournament and plans a Member-Guest Play Day. Fund-raising events are also planned throughout the year offering opportunities for all club members and guests to enhance their club experience.
Many of the lady golfers also participate in Monday Night Scrambles open to all ladies of the club. During the off-season, members often gather on Wednesday mornings for informal card games.
2018 LGA Tee-Off Coffee
Lady Golfers, mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 for the LGA Tee-Off Coffee at 10:00.
All are invited to attend and join LGA for fellowship, laughter, birdies and missed putts!
Some of us play 18 holes; others play 9 holes.
Some of us play par golf and others of us play "way over par" golf.
Some play "Tri State"; others do not!
But, we all have fun.
The coffee will include a brief business meeting and discussion of events and activities for the year.
Bring any ideas or suggestions.
Dues will be collected!
For more information, contact Judy Tidwell (270-293-5475) or Susan Doran (270-293-7238)


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Today is the first day of the Unexpected Findings Book Blog Tour. This week some of the contributing designers and I will share a bit about our projects in this new book. And there are prizes! Read on ...
Behind the Scenes
Here are a few behind-the-scenes moments from making Unexpected Findings:
Too Many Michelles. My editor's name was also Michelle. This made for some confusing moments: "I thought Michelle was working on that part!" I tried to always say "my editor" when writing emails to the contributors. I didn't want them to think I was that weird person who talks about herself in the third person. "Michelle thinks we should ..."
Too Many Erins. There are three Erins in this book (Erin Strother, Erin Prais-Hintz, and Erin Siegel). That also made for some potentially confusing moments when I was sharing projects with the Interweave team: Erin made that necklace ... no, not that Erin ... not that one either ... the other one.
Sorry, Conan. I'm used to having my project names changed by
magazine editors, so I wasn't surprised when my book editor wanted to
change my original name for the Metal Mixology bracelet. I originally
named that one Conan, a play on the word "cones" (as in, bead cones).
It's a bracelet could be worn by a male, although I'm not sure if it
would be better suited for Conan O'Brien or Conan the Barbarian.
California Dreamin'. At the photo shoot, I watched the staff take tons of potential shots for the book cover, including the one on the left. (I added the text myself.) As I was writing the book, the California Poppy necklace pictured here was the one project that I kept hearing would definitely, certainly, absolutely be on the cover. And it wasn't! That was just fine with me, but it was a surprise when I saw the final cover for the first time (pictured below, at right).
That California Poppy project is one of my personal favorites because I grew up in California. It also caused the most teeth gnashing. I shared a version of this project in my book proposal. The Interweave team asked me to make a minor change and I broke a big metal component in the necklace when trying to rework it. Twice. Arggh! It was a good thing in the end; I came up with a much stronger design using a different component. This final version of the necklace is going to last forever!
About the Book
Here's what my book Unexpected Findings will give you:
- A Focus on Ordinary Findings
There's been a huge growth in jewelry findings in the last few years. Some of them are very specialized. For example, did you know that there is a special bail that you can buy that works specifically with one shape of Swarovski crystal? While I think specialized findings are cool, I wanted to focus on the ones you probably already own: those toggle clasps, jump rings, eye pins and other findings that are crammed into your studio.
- 50 Projects for Different Budgets & Design Styles
Some designs are studded with handmade art beads or sterling silver components; others use less expensive components, such as washers from the hardware store. With ten designers (plus me), you'll get a wide variety of design styles in one book.
- Quotes & Inspiration from Designers
I asked all the designers to think about when they were starting out making jewelry. What did they wish someone had told them? What did they want to share about using colors, organizing beads, or other essential jewelry making tasks? My editor let me know early on that there wasn't room for this in the book (I was already way over page count!), so I was delighted to discover that she and the art team found a way to make this happen!
- Tons of Tips
I love learning beading tips that make my jewelry better. There is a tip on nearly every project page in this book.
- Lots of Names for Findings
As a former librarian, it drives me a little crazy to see that so many different shops and designers call the same finding by a completely different name. For example, a wire guard (or wire guardian) may be also called cable thimble. I've tried to give you at least some of the different finding names so that you will have an easier time finding them.
- A Twist on Project Variations
I asked the contributors to make variations of projects by other designers rather than their own. I hoped this would inspire some extremely innovative work and it did. Many variations in this book go way beyond "use blue beads instead of red." I hope they'll inspire you to make your own creative leaps!
Unexpected Findings Giveaway
What is a party without a fun giveaway?
|Grand Prize
$50 (Fifty Dollars) Etsy Gift Card (1 prize)
You can spend this on anything offered at the many individual shops on Etsy. This could be fabulous art beads, cool jewelry findings, a hand painted coffee mug, a knitted scarf ... whatever you want. (Note: Not all Etsy shops accept gift cards, so if you win, you may want to do a search for those that do.)
First Prize
Fun with Findings Kit (2 prizes)
You can win some of the exact findings used in the book, plus a bunch of other findings that I thought were cool. (I ran out of room to add all the page numbers to the photo!) Prize packs include everything pictured here: jump rings, head pins (handmade by Miss Fickle Media and C-Koop), filigree links, clasps (hook-and-eye, ball chain, lobster), bead caps, cord ends, and more!
Second Prize (3 prizes)
To play off the "unexpected" in my book title, three winners will receive a small mystery pack of findings (valued at $8). No photo or preview ahead of time. It will be a surprise!
This giveaway is open to all visitors except the book's contributors and author (me). Contributors are welcome (and encouraged!) to comment, but won't be entered in the drawing.
One comment per person per blog post for a maximum of eight chances to win if you visit and comment on all eight book-related posts during the September 15-19, 2014 period.
We'd love for you to help us spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. No extra entries, but lots of good karma!
I will contact the winners by email this weekend (Sept. 20-21) and post the winners here next week (Sept. 23). Remember when you comment that I'll need an email address to contact you if you win.
Blog Tour Schedule - September 15-19, 2014
Monday, Sept. 15
Michelle Mach - YOU ARE HERE
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Lorelei Eurto
Erin Siegel
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Cindy Wimmer
Erin Prais-Hintz
Thursday, Sept. 18
Andrew Thornton
Friday, Sept. 19
Denise Yezbak Moore
Molly Schaller
Thanks for checking out Unexpected Findings. Have fun hopping this week! Be sure to check in next week to see who won the random drawing!


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Born in Eastern Europe, Marina's discerning eye and love for fashion developed at a young age, when she would read fashion magazines and discuss the collections with her older sister. While pursuing an Architecture degree from the University of Moldova, Marina moved to the US, and set her sights on a career as a fashion stylist.
She started a fashion blog in 2012 under the name of www.livelovefashion.co where she talks about trends and posts day to day outfits. Marina believes that looking stylish is not about the money you spend on clothes, it's the time you invest in creating your own style. Her approach to creating a look centers around a very simple concept; understanding who you are, what your body type is, what you like, and what you don't like – coupled with attention to detail.


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Body+ Rose Quartz
Drench your skin in a radiant rose ivory glow. Soften imperfections with a blend of pure plant oils. Carry the soft, feminine energy of rose quartz to promote feelings of peace. Shake bottle to energize the loose rose quartz crystals inside, wherein 'application' quickly becomes 'ritual.'
Apply 5-7 drops onto freshly washed skin. These unscented and soothing oils can be worn under makeup or alone. Slide dropper atop shoulders, cheekbones and collarbone for an all-over glow. Keep rose quartz crystals as keepsake upon completion of oil.
What's Inside: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flowers in Olea Europaea (Organic Olive) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oil, Mica
Note: We currently do not source any of our mica from India. 5% of the sales from the mica we source is donated to Made in the Free World, an Organization that works toward ending child labor in Mica Mines.
Not On The Guest List: Parabens. Synthetic fragrances. Gluten. Cruelty-free. Ethoxylated ingredients. Fragrance. Sulfates. Phthalates. Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oils, Synthetic Dyes, Paba, Titanium Dioxide, Nano-Particles, Chemical UV Absorbers
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Why are none of my posts being received by Google Blogger?
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One can see how many things used to be directed here, but it just doesn't happen anymore. Did somebody forget to pay the light bill?
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Great center console boat located at Columbia Island Marina is the perfect size for cruising the Potomac River. Capacity is 8 people with plenty of seating for all. This boat is easy to pilot for an experienced boater.
This Cobia center console has plenty of comfortable seating for a captain and 7 passengers, and has a porta-head in center cabin. Seeing Washington DC from the water is a real game changer. Cruising past the monuments by day or night is amazing!! Anchor for swimming at Three Sisters Islands. Visit the newly redeveloped waterfronts at the Wharf and Yards Marinas. Go to a Nationals game or visit Old Town Alexandria and Georgetown.
Perfect for families, corporate outings, or just friends wanting to enjoy a day on the river. Pets are welcome!!
Richard was easy to book with and very responsive making the rental experience great! His boat was clean, quick, and easy to handle - had a great day on the water!
The boat was nice we caught a lot of catfish, the only negative was the person who did our check in and out was super friendly however, according to him the fuel was included in the price when it's not for 4 hours it's about $150 so that was a surprise I would rather pick the rental up on full and return full then to have the surprise at the end. Also, the fuel prices was added after I signed the form like I knew that was the cost.
Rich is a class act! Enough said.
Richard was very accommodating and helpful. His boat ran very well and was everything we needed for a day on the potomac. The boat sailed 6 people with plenty of power and handled very well. The marina was only a few minutes outside of DC.


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So this is the bed in our guestroom (now occupied by Sarah H.—yay!). Greg built it last year when this was our bedroom. Note that it is lofted about 4 feet above the floor.
For two nights we had to scarmble up from the floor onto the bed, and then kinda slide off in the morning. BUT THEN—we found these on the street in Soho in front of a theater:
COMPLETE STEPS! ALL IN ONE PIECE! We were with friends in a mininvan, so we brought them home and screwed them on. They fit perfectly!!!
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My show will start at 4:30 today with Amanda Huron – Carving Out the Commons http://www.blogtalkradio.com/at-the-edge-thinkculture/2018/12/05/amanda-huron–carving-out-the-commons
Provoked by mass evictions and the onset of gentrification in the 1970s, tenants in Washington, D.C. began forming cooperative organizations to collectively purchase and manage their apartment buildings. These tenants were creating a commons, taking a resource—housing—that had been used to extract profit from them, and reshaping it as a resource that was collectively owned and governed by them. In Carving Out the Commons, Amanda Huron theorizes the practice of urban commoning through a close investigation of the city's limited-equity housing cooperatives. Drawing on feminist and anticapitalist perspectives, Huron asks whether a commons can work in a city where land and other resources are scarce, and how strangers who may not share a past or future come together to create and maintain commonly-held spaces in the midst of capitalism. Arguing against the romanticization of the commons, she instead positions the urban commons as a pragmatic practice. Through the practice of commoning, she contends, we can learn to build communities to challenge capitalism's totalizing claims over life.
Author Bio
Amanda Huron is an associate professor of interdisciplinary social sciences at the University of the District of Columbia, in Washington, D.C. She is an urban geographer with a particular interest in housing, gentrification, the decommodification of land, and the history of Washington, D.C. Amanda serves on the board of Empower D.C., a citywide community organizing group that works to empower low- and moderate-income District residents, with a particular focus on anti-displacement work. She is a native of Washington, D.C.'s Ward One.
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Quagliata Brothers make you feel right at home. Aside from being greeted as soon as you enter the door, the food at Quagliata has that homemade taste and feel. They also feature a shop inside and have only the highest quality deli products a long with catering available.


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Luxury 300 thread count 100% Egyptian cotton fitted sheet with a soft satin finish. Elasticated corners with a 28cm depth. Part of the traditional Lisbon range of luxury bedding. White for that traditional timeless look. Choose the size for your bed, if in doubt check out our bed-size chart.
Single - W90 x L200 x D28cm
Double - W135/140 x L200 x D28cm
King Bed - W150 x L200 x D28cm
Super King - W180 x L200 x D28cm
These light and comfortable fitted sheets are made to withstand many years of washing and still hold their softness. The satisfaction we all receive from a relaxed night's sleep is immeasurable and a high quality fitted sheet can help achieve this. The Lisbon fitted sheets match and co-ordinate with the duvet covers, flat sheets and pillowcases of the Lisbon collection of luxury bedding.
The soft and silky feel of our Lisbon fitted sheets is the main factor that makes them stand out from similar high quality bedding ranges. These fitted sheets have elasticated corners allowing for the sheets to be fitted with ease. The resulting snug fit of the sheets hugs the shape and line of your bed resulting in a great smooth look at bedtime.
The pure white colour gives your bedroom a sophisticated natural look, matching the rest of the Lisbon collection. These quality sheets are made from 100% Egyptian cotton with a 300 thread count and a smooth satin finish, this allows you to really feel the exquisite soft finish of natural cotton.
Made in Portugal with meticulous care and using only the finest fabrics, the results are designed to match the high expectations of our customers. The Lisbon fitted sheet is crafted with a natural, 100% Egyptian cotton. For added style, we add satin fibres, the finished sheet is both soft and silky to the touch, with a luxurious look. This slight shine and soft texture is the perfect finish and is typically found in elegant, top end bedding. The top quality 300 thread count Egyptian cotton that we use for our fitted sheets creates a softness and strength that allows you to enjoy your sheets for many years.
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Today marks my one-month anniversary working at PRWD as a Marketing and Operations Executive. I can't believe I've already been here for a month! It's true what they say, time really does fly when you are busy and having fun.
So what have I been doing the past month? Well, I've been pretty much getting stuck in from the outset. Almost immediately, I've been working on some really exciting projects, and learning a lot in the process. I have been working alongside my colleague Dante in planning the content for our second book, 'The Growth Strategy That's Being Applied', alongside preparing for the launch of our new Conversion Optimisation Maturity Audit™ app.
The second book (which follows on from the success of our first book, 'The Growth Strategy That's Being Ignored') will highlight the role conversion optimisation has played in the phenomenal growth of some of the world's leading businesses. Titled 'The Growth Strategy That's Being Applied', it will be full of advice from the highest levels of recognised brands about how to grow a business through conversion optimisation.
Our Conversion Optimisation Maturity Audit™ app will be launching later this month. We're all really excited, because this tool will grant companies the ability to self-assess their conversion optimisation efforts across four key areas, with their results providing the first steps to a better performing conversion optimisation strategy. I have spent a lot of time working collaboratively with our designer and optimisation strategists on the marketing surrounding the impending beta launch (such as the landing page), as well as learning about app development and UX; it's all very exciting and I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it and start assessing. Speaking of landing pages, you can now sign up to be amongst the first to try out the app once it goes live.
Editor's note – The CRO Maturity Audit tool is now live. You can access it here.
I've also had the chance to shadow my colleagues, find out what clients they are working on and spend some time with Paul Rouke (Founder and CEO of PRWD). My time spent with Paul has been invaluable; I have learnt about how he started the business from his bedroom, felt his passion for what conversion optimisation can do for businesses today, and seen his vision for PRWD and the industry as a whole. I helped Paul prepare for his most recent presentation at Digital Elite Camp (where he was the opening keynote speaker), and it was inspiring to see his passion and dedication in wanting to help the industry and the people in it grow and become more respected.
Away from my desk, I have been warmly welcomed by the team and enjoyed getting to know my colleagues and most importantly, how they take their tea! I have joined PRWD at such an exciting time as the company continues to grow and expand its client base; safe to say it's is going to be a very busy yet rewarding year, and I'm looking forward to being part of it.
If you're interested in PRWD take a look at our careers page. You could be writing your own blog soon!


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You heartbreaker, you! I'm all teary-eyed now…
Dear St. Valentine
May I call you St.? Are you at all related to Sesame St.?
I was planning to buy ten roses for the price of a small bungalow, but I got distracted and spent all of my money on anchovies. Will these do instead? I've made little cherub wings for them out of toilet paper and suspended them from a wire coat hanger. They look a bit like huge flies. Should I put glitter on them, or would that be weird?
I made a card to go with the anchovies. It says: "I love you more today than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow and a bit more than next Tuesday; probably about the same as that day last week when you made me beans on toast" but I realised that this would be better expressed with some sort of line graph. Then I got worried…
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