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The research sheds new light on the action of reelin, a protein known to be important in the nervous system. During development, reelin sends cues to migrating neurons, telling them where they're supposed to go. In adult mice, reelin has recently been implicated in the formation of memories, and reduced production of reelin has been associated with schizophrenia in humans.
In a report published in the Aug.18 issue of the journal Neuron, Dr. Joachim Herz, professor of molecular genetics and a member of the Center for Basic Neuroscience at UT Southwestern and the paper's senior author, studied an area of the brain called the hippocampus, which is important for learning. He and his colleagues focused on the interaction of reelin and two other molecules, Apoer2 and the NMDA receptor.
In the nervous system the NMDA receptor is embedded in the membrane of synapses - gaps between nerve cells - where it is involved in receiving signals from other nerve cells. Apoer2 is another receptor which is associated with the NMDA receptor. When reelin encounters the cell, it attaches to Apoer2, which then boosts the activity of the NMDA receptor by promoting a chemical modification of the part of the NMDA receptor inside the cell. The result of this modification is that signals being received by the nerve cell are amplified - and better reception means better learning.
This transition in the primary function of Apoer2, from guiding neurons in the embryonic brain to regulating synaptic signaling, occurs around the time of birth. A small string of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, gets added near one end of Apoer2 and is essential for this new function. Adding the new amino acids is similar to cutting a rope, splicing in a short portion, and lashing the ends in place.
This longer form of Apoer2 is necessary for reelin to act upon the NMDA receptor, Dr. Herz and his colleagues found. When reelin binds to the longer Apoer2, the NMDA receptor alters its structure and actions, resulting in the strengthening of the signals the nerve cells receive.
When the researchers created mutant mice in which Apoer2 was missing the spliced portion, they found that the mice had difficulties with learning and memory. They were slow to learn where a hidden platform was in murky water, among other tasks, and when the electrical activity of neurons was measured in the hippocampus of these mice there was no longer any detectable reaction to reelin.
Thus, the extra string of amino acids in Apoer2 seems to work like a switch that patches the reelin signal through to the NMDA receptor and, thereby, plays a central role for learning and memory in the whole animal.
In addition to reelin, Apoer2 binds to a protein called ApoE. One form of this molecule, called ApoE4, has been shown to substantially increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older people. Understanding how ApoE4 functions in the brain and interacts with ApoE receptors, such as Apoer2, is critical for gaining further insight into the mysterious mechanisms that cause this debilitating neurodegenerative disease, Dr. Herz said. The loss of synapses that occurs in Alzheimer's disease is the primary cause for the dementia in the afflicted patients.
"Our findings put ApoE receptors at the heart of the matter," said Dr. Herz.
Other UT Southwestern researchers involved in the study were Dr. Uwe Beffert, postdoctoral researcher in biophysics and molecular genetics and lead author of the study; Dr. Robert Hammer, professor of biochemistry; Dr. Wei-Ping Li, assistant professor of cell biology; Andre Durudas, student research assistant in internal medicine; and Irene Masiulis, student research assistant in biophysics and molecular genetics. Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Neuroscience in Freiburg, Germany, also participated.
The work was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Alzheimer's Association, the Wolfgang Paul Award of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Perot Foundation, the American Health Assistance Foundation, the Human Frontier Science Program, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.
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Changes, contradictions and contrasts. The art of Martin Leigh does not sit still in one style or technique, but instead adapts and changes in order to explore the points where the natural and man-made collide. His art shows the change of the season and the effects that this has on the environment around us. Formally a professional photographer, Leigh now devotes his time to making art and has gained a great deal of success, exhibiting widely across the UK and in Germany. In his work a bridge ages and hangs in the point between rustic beauty and collapse. A bubble sits implausibly on the rough centre of an orange flower, waiting to burst. The outline of a fish is blended with the stylised background to create an artificial camouflage. In other works he explored the limits of abstraction, showing the feeling of a choppy sea and a rioting garden foliage. His photography and mixed media skills allow him to explore many themes and ideas and create an incredibly interesting and varied collection of work.
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Dismaland: inside Banksy's dystopian playground
The spectacle has since been revealed to be a pop-up art exhibition in the form of an apocalyptic theme park titled Dismaland ("The UK's most disappointing new visitor attraction") that will be open to the public for five weeks.
The event has all the hallmark details of a traditional Banksy event from a shroud of ultimate secrecy (the event area was plastered in notices designating it as filming location for a movie titled Gray Fox) to general themes of apocalypse, anti-consumerism, and anti-corporate messages. However there's one major deviation: the emphasis of Dismalanded is largely on other artists' work instead of Banksy himself.
So just what's hidden inside the walls of this derelict seaside resort? A demented assortment of bizarre and macabre artworks from no less than 50 artists from around the world including Damien Hirst, Bill Barminski, Caitlin Cherry, Polly Morgan, Josh Keyes, Mike Ross, David Shrigley, Bäst, and Espo. In addition, Banksy is showing 10 artworks of his own.
Dismaland also has artworks by numerous artists featured here on Colossal over the last few years including pieces by Escif, Maskull Lasserre, Kate McDowell, Paco Pomet, Dietrich Wegner, Michael Beitz, Brock Davis, Ronit Baranga, and others. From the event's official brochure:
Are you looking for an alternative to the soulless sugar-coated banality of the average family day out? Or just somewhere cheaper. Then this is the place for you—a chaotic new world where you can escape from mindless escapism. Instead of a burger stall, we have a museum. In place of a gift shop we have a library, well, we have a gift shop as well.
Bring the whole family to come and enjoy the latest addition to our chronic leisure surplus—a bemusement park. A theme park who's big theme is: theme parks should have bigger themes…
This event contains adult themes, distressing imagery, extended use of strobe lighting, smoke effects and swearing. The following items are strictly prohibited: knives, spraycans, illegal drugs, and lawyers from the Walt Disney corporation.
In addition to art there are a few rides, completely impossible fair games, interactive artworks, random live performances and unexpected spectacles happening throughout the day. The entire exhibition is staffed by morose Dismaland employees who seem completely uninterested in being helpful or informative. Getting in requires an uncomfortably awkward NSA-esque screening, and even trying to find the exit required a near herculean effort.
I had the honor of helping curate a particularly fun part of Dismaland: a program of 24 short films shown on a massive outdoor cinema that will play on a loop day and night. Films include shorts by Santiago Grasso & Patricio Plaza, Kirsten Lepore, The Mercadantes, Ze Frank, Adrien M. & Claire B., Black Sheep Films, and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared.
Dismaland is open to the public from August 22 through September 27th, 2015 and information about pre-booked and at-the-gate tickets is available here. There's also a series of events including a show by Pussy Riot and Massive Attack on September 25th.
I think it goes without saying, but if you have the means, get to the UK.


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Condiments Sculpture By Robin Antar
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Art Showcase – Wall Sculpture
This is a model for a Torah casing which was carved out of a solid piece of stone in 1992. This is one piece of stone representing the Wailing Wall, the Kotel, with towelette coming on top. I got this idea because in our community people donate Torahs. And when you go to a Torah dedication, they always have a towelette wrapped over the Torah.
So I got an idea of actually creating a Torah case with the towelette within the design. The Torah case is treated like a sculpture rather than a two dimensional surface design.
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Art Showcase – Knots Sculpture
This piece is a knot. It is one of the several knot pieces that I have created. It is carved out of a solid piece of watermelon marble. And, basically, this piece represents the frustrations, and the anxieties of raising children. One of my children drove me crazy, so I decided, I made three knots in his honor. This is D Knot #1, and I got D Knot #2, and inside is D Knot #3. My abstract pieces represent emotions and experiences of life. Each piece has a definitive incident which made me inspired to create the image.
NYU Student Creates Video For Me
A few weeks ago I published a post about a journalism student in NYU who decided to do a project on me. Her project was to document a day in New York City from the perspective of a visually impaired artist. By doing this project, she was not only able to find out a lot about me and my stone sculptures, but she was able to compile a video presentation, which she got to use for school.
This video captures me as an artist who has a passion for creating contemporary sculptures of realism, in addition to abstract sculptures from my point of view, which includes the fact that I am legally blind in my right eye. This video also explains how I use my modern sculptures to preserve objects such as toothpaste, ketchup, and cookies.
Outside of these representational sculptures that I make, these are all objects that have an expiration date, and they will eventually "go bad." But when these objects are created in solid stone, I can be assured that they will withstand the test of time. In essence my stone sculptures are a visual history book for future generations who will wonder what the world was like in our times. And because these sculptures are made from stone, they are immortal, and they will last forever, which means that they will influence many people for years to come.
Below is the video that was created about me by Dongnan Chen. I hope you enjoy it!
My Interview On Pop Culture Radio
I recently had an interview on Pop Culture Radio. To listen to the interview click on the links below. (If the links don't work, try using Google Chrome)
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Journalism Student Chooses Me For a Project
About a week ago I got an E-mail from a journalism student in NYU, named Dongnan Chen, who was doing a school project. The project was to document a day in New York City from the perspective of a visually impaired artist. Since Dongnan had a strong interest in my artwork, including my contemporary sculptures of realism, and she had a strong curiosity to know about my perspective of life in the city, she decided to choose me for the project.
In order to complete the project, Dongnan had to follow me around for two days with a video camera, and she had to capture the details of sounds or scenery that people usually haven't noticed. In addition to that, she featured some of my modern sculptures, and she got to speak to me and find out about me and the way I perceived life in New York City.
We spoke about my experience of living in the city, why I have chosen to stay there, my favorite part of the city, and how the life there has inspired me to do my stone sculptures. We also got to talk about how I perceive daily life and how I present it in abstract sculptures, representational sculptures, and other types of artwork.
Despite all of the awards and recognition I have received over the years, Dongnan's decision to follow me and learn more about me gave me an amazing feeling. Not only was I able to introduce another person into my life through my eyes, but I was able to learn some great things about myself as well. It truly was a wonderful experience.
Third Annual National Sculpture Competition In Canada
Sculptors around Canada recently entered their best stone sculptures, metal sculptures, and glass sculptures into the third annual National Sculpture Competition at Kingsbrae Garden. Fifteen out of the hundreds of sculptors were selected as finalists for the 2011 contest, which is going to be held at the end of May and June.
When the competition takes place, two out of the fifteen sculptures are going to be selected to join the winners of previous years' competitions in the 27-acre public Sculpture Garden, as well as being awarded with some wonderful cash prizes. In addition, the other thirteen abstract sculptures, representational sculptures, and contemporary sculptures will be available for purchase to the public, but they will remain on site until mid-October so that everybody can enjoy their beauty.
Normally this competition allows for 12 of the modern sculptures to be selected into the finals, but with such amazing sculpting and realism that was entered into the contest, the committee members decided to expand it to fifteen. With tens of thousands of people voting on the sculptures they liked the best, the contest has ensured that visitors will be impressed when they see them all on display.
Being that they will now be next to such marvelous works of art from years' past, the Sculpture Garden is sure to be a place for many photo opportunities this upcoming May and June. If you want to attend, or you simply want more information about this event, visit: www.kingsbraegarden.com.
Stone Sculptures In New Zealand Need Funding
The town of Whangarei, New Zealand has decided to install three new stone sculptures at the Town Basin and the Aquatic Centre in order to show the town's history through art. Eventually, in the near future, the town is hoping that it will be able to have a trail of modern sculptures alongside the Hatea River.
Whangarei already has contemporary sculptures in various locations, which give the town a beautiful appearance. There is an enormous sundial outside of one of the museums, there is a time ball on the marina office, and there is some realism in the form of a representational sculpture of a canoe called the Wave and Waka outside the Rayburn House.
As of right now, the three new abstract sculptures that were created in February, are being loaned to the district for one year. In order for the district to keep the sculptures where they are right now, the sculptors have said that they need them to be funded or sponsored. There is a very good chance that the district is going to be able to come up with the funding, as it feels very strongly about its art, and the plans that they have in the future are contingent on these stone sculptures remaining in place.
On the other hand, if the district is not able to keep the sculptures, the sculptors are putting them up for sale. Hopefully, though, it doesn't have to come to that, and Whangarei can keep the sculptures right where they are.
Ardmore Students Excel At Sculpting
Jesus Moroles, who is a well-respected sculptor, decided to use his artistic talents to teach high school students all about stone sculptures. Moroles has been working with students from the Charles B. Goddard Center in Ardmore for the past two years, and the students have been taking a real interest in the art of sculpting. In fact, two of the students (Payton Stein and Treyon Grant) actually received plaques for their modern sculptures. The students' contemporary sculptures, which stand at ten feet tall, now reside outside of the school for everybody to see.
Because Moroles realized the importance of mentors during his journey of becoming a famous sculptor of realism, he felt that it was only right to give back to the youth. Whether he is teaching students how to make abstract sculptures or representational sculptures, Moroles always makes sure that he teaches valuable life lessons as well. In addition, because the students are seeing such positive results from their work and they see the potential that they possess, Moroles has truly increased the confidence in many of the students. It is because of the efforts of people like Jesus Moroles that the arts will continue to flourish well into future generations.
Because of the wonderful results that Moroles had with high school students, he decided to also help out with the middle school students. Of course with Moroles' expert assistance, the students were able to create two granite benches which now sit in Central Park. Not too bad, huh?
New Sculpture At Westminster Library
Bart Walter has been involved in carving stone sculptures, marble sculptures, and various other contemporary sculptures for the last 3 decades. In order to be able to work on his craft for that long of a time period, Walter has needed to produce quality results, and that is just what he has done. If you have ever seen any of his works, you will know exactly what I am talking about.
Walter's most recent modern sculpture was inspired by the world of books, specifically libraries. In this new sculpture, Walter created a life-size bronze lion with a young boy reading a book in front of it. The name of this wonderful sculpture is "Wild Imaginings," and it is supposed to be a physical representation of books transporting us to other worlds. The level of realism is not so high, but it is far from an abstract sculpture. Overall, it is a great sculpture to look at, and it does get its message across effectively.
Fittingly enough, this 3-foot representational sculpture is going to be placed near the entrance of the Westminster Library in Maryland, which is actually Walter's hometown library.
Lisa Back, a spokesman for the Carroll County Public Library system, thought it was important to use a local artist to represent the library, as it kept a tie to the community. In fact, the Westminster Branch Library is looking to use 3 more sculptures from local artists to complete its outside appearance.
Walter's sculpture is going to be officially revealed to the public on Friday, September 17th at 3p.m. when there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the completion of renovation of the library.


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Oktoberfest Brisbane is the perfect reason to fill your pint and get dancing this weekend!
This year you can anticipate the Okterberfest Tent, Munich Biergarten and traditional stalls showcasing the nation's delicious food, world-famous beers and traditional entertainment. The menu features the traditional Bratwurst and pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe) and for the non-beer drinkers (like me!) there will be an assortment of world-class wines.
To keep you busy, there will be loads of entertainment like the yodeller Heidi, Alpenrosen Dance Group and the popular Bavarian Strongmen competition.
Gluten free menu options include all of the Bratwurst, baked potatoes, pork knuckle and pork loin, you can check out the full menu here.
Oktoberfest Brisbane will be held over two weekends as always and promise to keep you entertained with a calendar filled with events.
This year you can expect an authentic German experience, so make sure you dress up to get in the spirit… I know I will be!
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I bought a box of Oolong tea several weeks ago because I wanted to make the Shrinker in the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook. Well, I still haven't made the Shrinker, but I accidentally made an Iced Tea that shrinks and shines!
It tastes just like Southern Sweet Tea, made even better with components from both the Shrinker and the GGMS. Completely sugar-free, this refreshing Summer drink is a Sipper that can be enjoyed all day long, which means it's perfectly fine to be totally addicted. Right? Asking for a friend.
You'll need oolong tea, lemon green tea (you can use regular green tea, too, and increase the amount of lemon juice instead), apple cider vinegar with the mother, liquid stevia, water, and lemon juice (fresh tastes the best, but bottled works as well).
Shrinking Southern Sweet Tea 'Shine
This Shanker/Moonshine combo tastes just like Southern Sweet Tea! A Trim Healthy Mama Fuel Pull, you can refresh yourself with it this Summer, all day long.
- 2 oolong tea bags
- 2 lemon green tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/2 tsp liquid stevia extract
- 4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 12 ice cubes
- 2 cups of cold water
- Put tea bags into a 1 quart Mason jar and fill with boiling water. Screw on the lid, and allow the brew to cool completely in the fridge.
- In a large pitcher add the cold tea and all other ingredients. Stir well, and pour into a glass, and enjoy!
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One can easily become overwhelmed, when trying to build a website. No matter what your level of experience is, it can be difficult to do. There is so much to take into consideration such as the color scheme, and layout. The information that is required to produce a really good site is constantly changing. Continue on for some good website creation tips that will help you create a quality website.
Use graphics that are right for your website. Many people no longer use use bitmap graphics because the files are large and take longer to load. Try GIF, PNG or JPEG files instead. PNG is the right choice for non-photo images, such as text buttons and screen shots. If an image has in excess of 256 colors choose PNG. If it does not, GIF is another option. When using photos, make them JPEGs.
Your background is the keystone of your design. Remove obstacles to easy text reading by avoiding things like GIF backgrounds that move. Your audience will have a more pleasurable browsing experience if your background is conducive to reading your text.
Make sure you have a tagline that shows up well on your website. A tagline will be a motto or some statement about your business focus. Use a clear line to keep the visitors on your website.
Learn web page design shortcuts and make good use of them. There are a million shortcuts you can make use of. It is even possible to find HTML codes that permit you to implement quick changes on pages without the need to upload them again.
Check for broken links before publishing your web page. Visitors can get frustrated when they click a link and come across an error page. You can do manual checks or seek out a program that will do a scan and give notice of broken links.
Your front page should be simple. Those who are shopping the web will make snap decisions about a site based off its front page. Provide simple content on what you do and how to contact you.
It is imperative to replace old content with new. If you have something on your site that lists an event that happened months ago, chances are you have lost some readers. Allowing information that is outdated to remain on your website is a sign to users that you have not taken the time to update your site and it implies that you don't care about their time. Review your website often, to remove anything which isn't updated with the latest content.
One tool amateur web designers should use when creating graphics for their sites is Adobe Photoshop. When amateurs use Photoshop, they often create very professional grade sites based off the capabilities of the software. When you are working without something similar to Photoshop, it will create a steeper learning curve for design, and increase the time it takes to reach your goals.
Ensure that the site can be scanned with ease. Most visitors won't actually read everything you write and will skim for what they want. That's why it is smart to break your information into smaller, more easily comprehended chunks. Also, the more important info should be kept towards the top. This helps make sure that visitors get the information they need in the quickest way possible.
Build a feedback-gathering mechanism into a website to gather visitors' opinions. This makes it easier to identify problem areas and to create a more user-friendly site. You can encourage your visitors to come back to your site over and over by giving them the opportunity to contribute to the quality of it.
It's a good idea to set up your site so that it can retain a copy of user information that must be entered repeatedly. When visitors may be filling out multiple forms or information pieces, have the data fields retain their information, and auto-fill subsequent forms that are filled out. This "sticky" information can make the process easier and smoother for visitors and they'll appreciate it.
Try using easy, maintainable and clear navigation. How your navigation links are placed on your site will impact how long visitors stay on your site. In order for visitors to have a pleasant experience, it needs to be easy to navigate and clean-looking.
Design your front page to be a minimal as possible. People who are shopping around decide quickly whether to use a site or continue searching by viewing the front page. While you should describe the purpose of your business and what it offers, reduce distractions be keeping all else to a bare minimum.
Do your best to optimize the loading times on every page of your website. If visitors have to wait too long, they will likely leave. You can do this by keeping your images and multimedia to an average size and keeping the coding simple and sweet.
Make sure you optimize your website for older Internet Explorer versions like IE7 and IE8. Most people have a love-hate relationship with IE; however, many people are still using it, including older versions. Workarounds are needed for many elements to be visible in IE. In particular, learn about the famous "box model bug", an old thorn in IE.
If you are looking for a program to help you design a website, consider Adobe Dreamweaver. Even amateur users go through a fast learning curve in this program. There are step by step guides on how to make layouts and templates in the program. You can also test the website before you go live.
Good meta tags are a quick way to ensure your website makes it to a good rank on search engines. Having some meta tags that offer quality will be able to help show different search engines what your site is all about. If you use irrelevant meta tags, instead of tags that describe your website's content appropriately, search engines will classify your site incorrectly and you won't get a lot of traffic.
Consider subscribing to newsletters about website design. For rookies and veterans, newsletters come in handy.
Optimize your website's load times. Visitors will leave your site quickly if they have to wait on something to load. Use less graphics, avoid Flash, and optimize your HTML.
Use a basic layout to get the hang of designing a website. As you continue to learn about website design, you can update and change your site to reflect your new knowledge.
You can utilize a development platform that provides you with the code for your website; however, the code generated is often not as dependable as code written yourself via text editor. The idea behind platform is that you are responsible for designing site features, then just paste in the generated code. Even if you do use one of these editors, make sure to check your code in a text editor afterward to clean up erroneous or extraneous code.
Always include a clearly visible tagline on each webpage in the domain and sub-domains. Use large, bold text to attract site visitors' attention. If you use the tagline appropriate, it will let the reader's know what your page's true goal is. It can even help to determine if they will remain on the page or use their "back" button.
Photoshop is software which is important to learn if you wish to get into web design. However, many are not as familiar with Dreamweaver software and its features. It might be worth looking into this application to find out how it can benefit you.
Always consider the literacy levels of your audience when creating new content for your website. Using technical lingo may alienate some visitors. If you want to appeal to everyone, write so that everyone can understand you.
Get help from a professional. There is much to learn from someone who has already mastered web design. Aligning yourself with an expert will greatly accelerate your own learning process.
Have someone test your website out for functionality every step along the way. Impartial, unbiased feedback will help improve your site. Your readers will not appreciate it if they find something is slow, broken or crashes their browser. Always seek feedback from outside sources.
Write content for your page with literacy levels in mind. Not everyone is a rouge scholar. Should you wish to grow a larger reader base, you should have content that is able to be comprehended by everyone.
Improve your time budgeting abilities if you plan on creating a website in a reasonable time frame. There are all kinds of small tasks when building a site that can be tempting to put off. These tasks can build up and become overwhelming. Try doing what comes up.
Test the functionality of your website. It is important to do this for each step. Every time you make a change, a neutral viewer should give you their opinion. To you, a slow-loading video might not be a big deal, but a separate opinion might say otherwise. Do your best to gather outside opinions.
It's important to work on more than a single platform if you will be making more than one website. PHP, MySQL, and Java will all come in handy in the future if you get into web page design. Whether you are building a website for yourself, a client or a friend, your talents will permit you to do so quickly and effectively.
When you include videos on your site, you need to be aware that not everyone has a high Internet bandwidth. A video that is converted to 5,000 kb/s will load faster on some computers, but it might be faster than some Internet connections allow for. This means that viewers are going to be starting at the "buffering" screen more than the actual video.
Properly maintaining your website gives you an opportunity to remove negative comments and spam that might accumulate on your pages. This is particularly good advice if you have a forum or a blog. Part of being a website owner means making time for site maintenance.
Always maintain your site so that you do not have users placing spam and negative commentary on it. If you are running a forum or blog, this is very important. The quality site designers are consistently removing trash from their sites to improve visitor experience.
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Don't use Flash when designing a site. Flash can slow down visitors' computers, and make them unlikely to want to stay on your site. Also, keep in mind that some mobile phones and tablet PCs are not Flash-enabled. That could ruin the experience of visiting your website for those users, and they may avoid your site.
The key to succeeding with website creation is finding out as much as possible from many people. Understanding different aspects of website creation can allow you to work with more flexibility.
White space is something that should be used to your advantage. This is the blank space on web pages. The internet is all about visibility, so when designing your website, make sure that you don't clutter the screen with text and pictures. White space will make your website more readable.
Every web page should have your logo on it. This lets you link your pages together in an easy and coherent manner. A logo also helps develop brand recognition. Choose a logo which represents what your company stands for.
Draw some simple illustrations of how you'd like your website to look. Adjust your goals and direction by showing your overall sketch to loved ones and close acquaintances; this feedback is crucial.
To begin, sketch out the overall design of your website; this can be rough, but should give you an idea of where to start. Your friends and family can comment on your sketches, give you advice on what to add or take away and help you to alter your plans.
Check for broken links before you upload pages to the server. Dreamweaver makes it easy to check for broken links. If your sites aren't clickable, visitors will get quite irritated.
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If you are hoping to outsource your site creation, you should avoid hiring close personal friends or family. Don't hire a loved one to create your website. Most people find it difficult to "fire" a good friend, even if they are entirely unsatisfied by the work.
Free web hosting is not always the best bet for commercial sites; over time, it may lead to problems. While the price is right, free web hosting is often accompanied by excessive advertisements on your page. This will detract from the design and distract customers.
This may seem obvious, but it's still important to remember. Proofread every page you add to your site for misspellings and grammatical errors before you send it to your server and make it available to your audience. You will immediately come across as an amateur if your content is poor or presented in an inferior way. If your site looks unprofessional, you will lose visitors.
Designing a website is a multi-part process with many considerations, including the color scheme, site layout and hierarchy. You may feel overwhelmed with options for your website, but the designing does not have to be hard. Use the information you've learned from this article to help you build an attractive and successful website.
One thing to always consider when designing your site is to realize an idea can be found anywhere and in many different things we observe daily. Many things can provide inspiration, including nature or your favorite television show.


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Crysis is without a doubt one of the best graphical game series out on PC and even consoles. This still remains true with Crysis 3 releasing soon in February and to wet everyone's appetite, EA has released a multiplayer beta for all to enjoy. These betas are free to all to download on PSN, XBLA, and Origin for PC.
Now I have to admit that I am not in anyway a fan of the Crysis series and this beta was my first experience into the franchise. If you are the same as me and aren't to sure about the series wither, this beta is a good place to wet your feet. This beta lets you try out two of the games unique multiplayer modes, as well as two maps to fight it out on. You will also get a chance to try out different loadouts, such as assault rifles, shotguns, snipers, and machine guns.
The first game mode on display was Crash Site, where two teams are trying to capture different dynamic sites over both maps. Every so often you will be alerted that a pod has crashed and your team needs to defend it as long as possible and whatever team reaches a certain amount of points first wins. While this sounds like many other shooter modes, this offers a different feeling mode with the fact that you actually can dismantle parts of the pod that crashed to help defend yourself. Mix that in with the fact that every player can also go invisible for a short period of time, make these spots a very lively area to defend.
The other mode to try out is called Hunter and this is a very different multiplayer feeling. One team is a group of soldiers trying to survive for a certain amount of time and the other is a group of hunters who only have a bow to use, while being invisible the whole time. The hunters explore the map for each soldiers and if a soldier dies, they are respawned as a new hunter to take down their former teammates. This forces teammates to cooperate in a way that would seem familiar to the ending of 300 or else you will be hunted down by countless invisible hunters. These really lead to some tense moments no matter what team you end on.
I have to admit to being surprised a bit by this beta, as a fan of many shooters I go into most new shooters with a bit of doubt that they will hold my attention like Call of Duty or Killzone. The controls were tight and the cybernetic suits really make the first person immersion feel great. Cybernetic suits let you not only get a boost in armor or stay invisible for a short amount of time, but also run, jump and climb more than the average human solider. The feeling of jumping off a roof and smashing into the ground killing a team of people is a hard one to match as well.
While the suit feels nice and the guns are all fun to use no matter what your cup of tea is, the actual fire fights underwhelm a bit. Outside of crazy moments happening, a group of players just shooting each other never feels a fulfilling as the rest of the game. Most people you will come up against just take so many bullets to kill due to armor power from each suit that it feels like you are doing nothing. While the same time one melee hit from behind will be an instant kill for anyone and this leads to a few frustrating moments.
Ignoring the fact that Crysis 3 multiplayer makes most players into bullet sponges taken right out of Uncharted Drakes Fortune, it is a very well put together feature. The visuals would make most campaigns green with envy and the netcode is surprisingly stable for a popular open beta. Still not everything is smooth sailing in this beta, so expect to see some bugs such as falling through the world and the occasional hard reset. Since this beta will be free to everyone until February 12, a whole week before the game releases on February 19, be sure to check it out while you can. After you try out the beta, let us know what you think of it in the comments below.


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We often find that it's quicker and easier to do household chores ourselves but getting kids involved when they're young (and eager!) will set them up well for later life.
Children learn how to look after themselves and their home and become familiar with concepts such as teamwork and the discipline of routine. Sharing out the housework has the added bonus that it saves you time and stress too.
With the latest addition to our sticker range – Clean & Tidy – TomTag is now an ideal tool for helping children understand and learn about domestic chores. Here's some ideas of how you might use it:-
- Use a set of tags to give step-by-step instructions for cleaning different rooms in the house.
- Label a tag with the name of each child and list the chores they need to complete that day/week.
- List the jobs you want completing on separate tags and let each child pick a tag out of a hat to find out what their task is.
Start them young
Building good habits from an early age always makes things easier in the long run. Children as young as 2 years old can pick up their own toys, put dirty clothes in a washing basket and wield a duster.
Make it fun
Turning tasks into a game always makes things more fun. Turn the radio up and dance while hoovering, shout out colour names when sorting laundry or let kids compete to be the first to tidy their room (to your standard!).
The right chores
This will naturally depend on your child's age and developmental level. You'll find plenty of guides online but you're the best judge of what your child's ready for. Build up gradually to the more difficult tasks so they don't get frustrated if they can't complete the task independently. Our Pinterest Household Chores board has lots of ideas for age-appropriate chores.
A family affair
Set a good example by making sure that everyone helps out – in an age-appropriate way. If you child is old enough, involve them in a family discussion to decide who should do what around the house. Offer options so that children can choose the jobs they prefer. If no-one wants to do a particular task (such as cleaning the toilet!), use a rota system so that everyone takes a turn.
Praise and encouragement
Don't expect perfection, especially at first or if they are very young. Praise those things they did well and they'll feel proud of what they got right and motivated to do the job again next time. Tell them how much it helped you and they'll feel they are making an important contribution to the family.
This will depend on your own family values and views but if you want to add an extra incentive, chores can be linked to giving pocket money or earning other treats. Use a blank sticker to add a £ button to each chore checklist, like this one for helping out at mealtimes and doing the dishes.


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End of Term Newsletter
The final newsletter of the academic year can now be downloaded.
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Year 9 students visit World War 1 battlefields in France and Belgium.
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The Superior East region includes the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River and surrounding First Nations. The region is situated along the Northeastern shore of Lake Superior and spans approximately 230 km. The total population of the region is around 9,000.
The main industries in the region include forestry and mining. Tourism is also popular as the region boasts several Provincial Parks, the Largest Crown Game Preserve in the World and each community hosts a festival in the summer. During the winter months, several snowmobile clubs maintain trails in the area to allow snowmobilers to travel from one community to another.


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Big rains yesterday and last night have blown most Taupo flyfishing rivers out. Good news is that when these local rivers recede there will be a back-log of fresh spawners ready to run in good numbers. Most of the local rivers had good numbers going through on low pressure before the rain even started, a good sign that there are numbers of fish still waiting to run.
Lack of rain around Lake Taupo district over this winter has made the peak of the runs much later than normal. This will suit a lot of locals as the opening of the trout season proper will mean that the pressure will be off the local waters at the peak of the runs as many anglers will be fishing closer to home and back country. We're gonna be heading straight down to the Tongariro and T.T swinging some big Coneheads on the Switch rods as soon as the levels start to recede.
We had the pleasure of introducing a party of five Australians over for the Rugby World Cup to the pleasures of fly fishing in New Zealand. The party lead by Stuart Blair and his friends, had never fly fished before and had a great day out with two of our Taupo flyfishing guides.
They all did extremely well on a day when the Tongariro River was still very clear and challenging. Decked out in full Wallaby Green and Gold the party was never going to get lost on the river !!
By lunch time not only were the party casting like demons but had caught some fish on camera for all to see. A good lunch followed by a tour of the famous Tongariro Trout centre saw us back out on the river for a further couple of hours but a cold wind developed and made casting more challenging for the beginners. Despite this they all soldiered on and managed to hook and lose a couple more fresh rainbow trout for their efforts before heading home. We've put up a little video with accompanying Australian soundtrack on our New Zealand Flyfishing Company Youtube channel.
Thank you all for a most enjoyable day with good company and good Kiwi and Aussie banter, and most of all a great effort considering none had ever held a fly rod before. Special thanks as well to our friend Peter Whilton for helping make it such an enjoyable day for everyone.
I am going to predict some good dry fly action this spring going into summer. I have never seen so much mayfly activity on the river bed, we have already witnessed some good hatches and some huge spinner falls so early. I fished one of my favourite Spring creeks on opening day and despite a cold and overcast blustery day all fish were up on dry emergers never done that so early up here before.
Long range forecast says were in for a good long hot summer let's hope so!
I can hear those Cicadas singing already !!!!!
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At least 54 of 206 natural World Heritage Sites heritage sites are grappling with serious threats from development and industry, according to UNESCO.
A report from the World Wildlife Fund in 2016 puts the number even higher, saying almost half of all natural heritage sites are under threats from "oil and gas exploration and extraction, mining, illegal logging, construction of large-scale infrastructure, overfishing and unsustainable water use."
Since its adoption in 1972 by the United Nations, the World Heritage Site program has honored more than 1,070 places around the world for their natural, cultural and mixed significance. Celebrating these wonders is only part of it, however — the designation is also meant to garner international attention for sites that are struggling.
"The challenges to World Heritage conservation, combined with the effects
of climate change, are unprecedented in human history," according to the
UNESCO statement addressing the WWF survey. "The need for
joint and collective collaboration among all stakeholders has never been
more important."
One site that's grappling with these man-made forces of destruction is the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System.
This outstanding marine landscape, designated as a World Heritage Site in 1996, boasts not only the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere, but also a series of thick mangrove forests, coastal lagoons, sand cays and atolls. One of the most outstanding sights within the reef system is a 405-foot deep submarine sinkhole known as the Great Blue Hole (pictured above).
Sadly, the reef remains extremely vulnerable to oceanic pollution and the consequences of under-regulated tourism, shipping and fishing. Scientists have found that more than 40 percent of the 185-mile stretch of reef has suffered serious damage since 1998. Despite encouraging actions by the government to ban bottom trawling and offshore oil drilling, rising ocean temperatures and hurricanes — both triggered by global climate change — are also responsible for the degradation and mass bleaching of the reef's coral.
Because of these factors, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was placed on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger, which was established as a way to promote global awareness and facilitate solutions to the problems the affected sites face.
There are a total of 54 sites included on the list as of October 2017, but that number is always changing. While many of the sites are so endangered that they must stay on the list in virtual perpetuity, other sites have solutions at hand. In other cases, as with the Everglades in southern Florida, the site may be added and taken off the list, only to be added back again a few years later.
Continue below to learn about more endangered World Heritage Sites, both natural and cultural, that could use a helping hand in restoring and preserving their integrity:
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone — La Libertad, Peru
Date of Inscription: 1986
Endangered: 1986-present
Why it's important: Built along the northwestern coast of Peru in 850 A.D., Chan Chan was once the bustling capital of the Chimú Kingdom before succumbing to Incan control in the 15th century. According to UNESCO, "the planning of this huge city, the largest in pre-Columbian America, reflects a strict political and social strategy, marked by the city's division into nine 'citadels' or 'palaces' forming autonomous units."
Why it's threatened: Constructed of sedimentary earthen material, the city is extremely prone to erosion and deterioration. This is especially true in years marked by El Niño. Additionally, illegal farming practices surrounding the site as well as encroaching urban development are a constant danger to the integrity of the archaeological zone.
Ancient City of Damascus — Syria
Date of inscription: 1979
Endangered: 2013-present
Why it's important: It's literally the oldest city in the world.
Why it's threatened: In the midst of mortar shelling and bombings stemming from the Syrian Civil War, Damascus was officially labeled as endangered in 2013 alongside several other important Syrian heritage sites.
Virunga National Park — Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date of inscription: 1979
Endangered: 1994-present
Why it's important: As Africa's first national park, Virunga is celebrated for its gorgeous diversity of habitats and plethora of endemic species, most notably the rare mountain gorilla.
Why it's threatened: Virunga was listed as endangered in 1994 following the end of the Rwandan civil war. The subsequent influx of refugees and isolated armed groups into the area has continued to cause widespread deforestation and poaching over the last two decades.
Portobelo-San Lorenzo fortifications — Panama
Date of inscription: 1980
Endangered: 2012-present
Why it's important: Found along the Caribbean side of Panama, these fascinating ruins are priceless examples of 17th- and 18th-century Spanish military architecture. UNESCO explains that this Panamanian historic compound "is a key element to the understanding of the adaptation of European building models and their impact on the New World transformation during the modern era."
Why it's threatened: The fortifications were listed as endangered in 2012 due to an unfortunate lack of maintenance that is allowing the elements to wreak havoc on the site.
Timbuktu — Mali
Date of inscription: 1988
Endangered: 1990-2005, 2012-present
Why it's important: Situated within the historic city center of Timbuktu, the three mosques and 16 mausoleums that make up this World Heritage Site were designated because of their religious and architectural significance as one of Africa's earliest Islamic holy places.
Why it's threatened: The Timbuktu site has been listed as endangered throughout most of its history as a World Heritage Site due to the ongoing threat of desertification. In 2012, it faced yet another issue: Threats of deliberate destruction by radical Islamist groups like Al-Qaeda, Ansar Dine and Boko Haram, who believe the shrines and mausoleums are examples of idoltry.
Everglades National Park — Florida, U.S.
Date of inscription: 1979
Endangered: 1993-2007, 2010-present
Why it's important: Often called the "river of grass," the Everglades lays claim to being one of the most important wetland ecosystems in North America. Situated along the southern tip of the Florida peninsula, this national park serves as a vital sanctuary for many wetland birds as well as an array of other endangered wildlife, including manatees, crocodiles and panthers.
Why it's threatened: The Everglades has suffered extensive, long-term damage due to decades of widespread agricultural and urban development throughout much of its watershed. The subsequent deterioration of the ecosystem's water quality and flow has resulted in the tragic loss of vital marine habitats and a decline in the species that make it their home. This is compounded by the damages wrought by natural disasters, including 1993's Hurricane Andrew.
Bamiyan Valley — Bamyan, Afghanistan
Date of inscription: 2003
Endangered: 2003-present
Why it's important: This beautiful valley was once the site of the "Buddhas of Bamiyan" — two massive 6th century statues that were deliberately destroyed in 2001 by the Taliban, who called them "idols." In the wake of this tragic destruction, the artistic and architectural legacy of the buddhas and their remaining alcoves were established as a World Heritage Site in hopes of preserving (and possibly rebuilding) what little is left of the statues.
Why it's threatened: The buddhas may have been destroyed, but that doesn't mean the fight to preserve their archaeological significance is over. There has been talk of rebuilding the statues, but until something concrete happens, the landscape remains mired in a state of virtual neglect and illicit misuse.
Land of Olives and Vines — Battir, Palestine
Date of inscription: 2014
Endangered: 2014-present
Why it's important: Battir possesses one of the oldest and most sophisticated terraced irrigation systems in the world. According to UNESCO, "The water distribution system used by the families of Battir is a testament to an ancient egalitarian distribution system that delivers water to the terraced agricultural land based on a simple mathematical calculation and a clear time-managed rotation scheme."
Why it's threatened: Several attempts by the Israeli government to erect a separation wall in the middle of Battir would effectively destroy not only the aesthetics of the ancient landscape but also the functionality of the terraced water systems that the people in the community continue to rely on.
Coro and its Port — Falcón, Venezuela
Date of inscription: 1993
Endangered: 2005-present
Why it's important: Founded in 1527, this intensely historic colonial-era town boasts as many as 602 historic buildings. According to UNESCO, "Coro is the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques."
Why it's threatened: Major storm damage to the site between November 2004 and February 2005 prompted its inclusion into the endangered list. Additionally, the site has become to the subject of "inappropriate development [...] due to the lack of urban controls [and] a regulated buffer zone." These developments, which include a new monument, a city entrance gate and a beach walkway, may negatively impact the value and integrity of the historic area.
Editor's note: This story has been updated since it was originally published in April 2016.


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Renaissance Man
Leonardo da Vinci is probably most known for his famous paintings of the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. But painting is only one of his many amazing abilities. Born in 1452, Leonardo was a polymathic person skilled in painting, sculpture, architecture, music, science, math, engineering, anatomy, geology, cartography, botany and writing. Leonardo has often been described as the archetype of the Renaissance Man.
Most people of the dark ages were very superstitious unlike Leonardo whose vision of the world was essentially logical, and the empirical methods he used were unheard of in his time. He is credited with first conceptualizing a helicopter, a tank, concentrated solar power, a calculator, the double hull, and outlined a rudimentary theory of plate tectonics. As a scientist, he made important discoveries in anatomy, civil engineering, optics, and hydrodynamics. As an inventor he invented the first automated bobbin winder and a machine for testing the tensile strength of wire. These are just a few of his remarkable achievements during his life.


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All Packed With Nowhere To Go
As my boyfriend and I sat at the bar having a drink, I gazed up at the clock – 1:15.
"I should get to the airport…I need to be there at least an hour early." I paused for a moment, looking up at the clock again. "But I don't remember what time it leaves!" Read more "All Packed With Nowhere To Go"


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Music Week magazine called Nancy "one of the finest folk vocalists of her generation", and Mojo said "long respected as one of the purest voices on the folk circuit …. her live work fashions an amazing intimacy with her listener".
The BBC said of her album "Old Stories is one of the first highlights of 2009. She certainly has every right to be talked about in the same breath as some of the traditional music greats."
Although we previously knew her as the singer with The Memory Band, and now with The Owl Service, the Goose thinks her solo work is just brilliant.
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Archives by Day: May 16, 2018
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Navigating College
Sisters Ellie and Savannah have just finished their freshman year of college at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) and now proudly go by the description of sophomores. Completing the first year of college is an accomplishment for every college student. For Ellie and Savannah, their first year was a first for MVNU as well. The Perry sisters attended their freshman year with their provider, something no MVNU student has ever done before.


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In the south of India, in the jewel state of Kerala sits Varkala. Perched high above on the red cliffs that line the coast it was a place of relaxation and pure enjoyment. A rocky decline down to the beach where the waves crashed (with quite the undertow to be careful of), you could lounge the day away or often find a soccer match to join in with. The seafood was plentiful, the smells of grilled snapper and crab wafting out of the restaurants drawing in the passers-by. The fresh fruit seemed unlimited. The streets smelled of ripe jackfruit hanging from the trees. Bananas were among thousands while mangoes and coconuts hung just over head. For a touch more adrenaline in your day surf lessons were offered by few just a short ride down the coast. Perfect for first timers. To relax even further, Ayurvedic massages and yoga classes are on offer. Some may be frauds, just do your research. It's definitely a place to easily lose oneself.
How to get there: By plane – the nearest airport is in Trivandrum about 45km from Varkala.
By Train – whether coming from Trivandrum or Kochi, trains run to Varkala rail station, but not all trains stop there so be sure to ask before jumping aboard.
By Bus – running the most frequently there is a bus from nearly any bigger city, whether it be Kochi, Trivandrum or Alleppey. Local buses are the cheapest and don't require any reservations. Just squeeze on as they will be tightly packed.
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THoMers Dennis, Inge, Laetitia, Pieter and Thomas attended Web Summit, the largest tech conference in the world, hosted in Lisbon, Portugal. Web Summit equals 22 conferences connecting different industries, from AutoTech and MoneyConf to SaaS Monster and Talk Robot.
In the slidedeck below they share their insights, learnings and the things they found remarkable. Enjoy!


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Banish boring meetings!
Want to know some good tips on how to banish boring meetings and instil best practice? Today's guest blog is from Jesse Lyn Stoner who imparts some wise advice on turning pointless meetings into useful ones:
I've attended a lot of meetings that are a waste of time – it's part of my job. (I help teams improve their performance and often observe to understand their issues before I intervene). However, I must say this was the most boring meeting of my career.
I was observing a four-hour team meeting of the company's CEO and his direct reports. Sitting around a table, one at a time each person reported what was happening in his or her area. The president asked questions. The others listened until it was their turn.
There was no real discussion. I sometimes map the energy flow by drawing an arrow each time someone speaks to another person. The energy flow at this meeting looked like this:
with the president being the focal point of the meeting.
What was the purpose of the meeting?
Although it was not articulated, it was clear that the purpose was to share information with the CEO in the most time-efficient manner — for the CEO!
Besides being a waste of everyone else's time, a huge opportunity was lost. The senior leadership of this company had gathered together and had not taken advantage of the opportunity for the team to provide leadership for the company as a whole.
Holding a meeting to keep people informed is not a good reason to meet. There are a lot of effective alternatives for sharing information.
If the energy flow in your meeting looks like the above diagram for an extended period of time, most likely your meetings are not necessary.
The only good reason for a team to meet is to create and tap into the collective wisdom.
The map of energy flow, over time, should look closer to this:
Here are 3 steps to determine whether a meeting is necessary.
Step 1: Identify the meeting purpose – why you need to meet. You might want:
- To make joint decisions using everyone's best thinking
- To work together on things you cannot accomplish as well working separately
- To utilise each other's expertise
- To create a common perspective – everyone hears the same thing at the same time – answer questions and create shared meaning
- To create a big picture view beyond each person's individual area of responsibility
- To create and maintain alignment – ensure a shared vision (purpose, values and destination)
- To strengthen relationships and increase trust
If the purpose doesn't include one of these reasons, don't call a meeting.
Step 2: List your desired outcomes for the meeting. Answer: "At the end of the meeting, what will have been accomplished?"
Step 3: Build your agenda after you identify the purpose and desired outcomes. Make sure that each agenda item supports the purpose and drives one of your desired outcomes. If it doesn't, take it off the agenda.
If you do host a meeting, don't keep people in the dark.
Provide a copy of the agenda with the purpose and desired outcomes at the top. It will help everyone stay focused, even if this is a regular meeting with a standing agenda. Better yet, determine the purpose, desired outcomes and build the agenda with your team. That's a worthwhile use of everyone's time.
Thanks, Jesse!
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ECB's hints of further easing calm global markets, sink Euro
25/Ιαν/2016 • Currency Updates•
We saw yet another week of market volatility and falls in asset prices until Thursday's European Central Bank press conference finally soothed the markets. The ECB fully validated our out-of-consensus expectations that we'll see further easing in the first half of 2016, and President Mario Draghi strongly suggested that this may come as early as their next meeting in March.
Global markets breathed a sigh of relief and risk assets rallied, including equities, commodities and emerging market currencies.
The other side of the coin was the renewed downward pressure on the Euro, which ended the week down against every major currency with the exception of the Swiss Franc and the Japanese Yen. Our clients are largely taking advantage of the post-ECB Euro sell-off and look to sell it at the currently more attractive levels in a variety of crosses.
Sterling finally managed to stabilise against the US Dollar and manage its first weekly bounce against the Euro in weeks. However, dovish comments from the Bank of England's Mark Carney, expected volatility in connection with the UK referendum on the EU exit and the absence of wage pressures despite the labour market, lead us to delay our call for a BoE hike until the fourth quarter of 2016. We'll be revising our Sterling estimates modestly lower against the US Dollar as a result.
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The key November labour report delivered more of the same in the UK.
Unemployment continues to drop, and is now the lowest since the fall of 2005, at 5.1%. However, the strong labour market has yet to translate into wage pressures. Core weekly earnings dropped 0.1% to 1.9% on the year.
Quite dovish comments made last week by Governor Carney focused almost exclusively on the reasons not to hike rates. He also continued to express puzzlement over the absence of wage pressures, even as the labour market tightens, and concern for the downward risks posed by recent financial volatility.
It's quite clear that the eight-member majority in the monetary policy committee for holding rates steady is unlikely to change any time soon. Due to the above factors we have decided to push back our call for the first BoE hike until the fourth quarter of 2016.
After a steady few weeks, the common currency recommenced its downward trend against the US Dollar on the back of rather aggressively dovish statements from ECB President Draghi. The possibility of further easing in March, which is much earlier than the markets are currently pricing in, caused the Euro to fall to its lowest position in two weeks against the US Dollar.
Further, Draghi said inflation is likely to remain very low, even in negative territory, with downside risks from abroad having increased since the December meeting.
Economic news heaped further pressure on the Euro on Friday. The preliminary release of the critical PMI business sentiment surveys for January provided a significant downward surprise. The composite index came out down nearly a full point, to 53.5, the lowest level in almost a year. It appears that recent market volatility is affecting business confidence and we think it's almost certain that we'll see further easing measures announced at the ECB's March meeting.
Focus in Spain continues to be on the very difficult task of forming a stable government following the December elections. For now, markets and the economic outlook appear to be taking the instability in their stride. Economics Minister De Guindos hinted that next week will see yet another strong employment figure and Spanish sovereign bonds have actually kept in line with those of Italy, a sign that investors are not yet worried about instability.
The only economic news of note last week in the US was a lower-than-expected inflation print, weighed down by lower food prices. However, the more relevant core inflation number, which excludes the volatile food and energy components and is a better indicator of the true state of inflation, actually ticked up by 0.1% to a solid 2.1% on the year, the highest level since 2012.
All eyes turn to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week. The Fed is universally expected to leave rates on hold but the tone of the accompanying statement will be key to gauge the extent to which financial market volatility is affecting the FOMC's intention to hike rates by roughly 0.25% each quarter.
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While backups of old (as I well remember) could be long drawn out affairs involving copious amounts pf disks that were of the removable media of the day; the modern backup process is automated and can be scheduled to take place at a time that will not inconvenience you. Offering to carry out this type of task is True Image Home 2010 from Acronis.
Described as PC Backup & Recovery software, this product arrives complete with Windows 7 compatibility and an online backup option. As part of the installation routine you are offered the opportunity to join a custom experience program that allows Acronis to gather anonymous data regarding the use of the program. At the conclusion of the installation process, you will need to restart the computer before being able to use the software.
The main True Image Home 2010 interface offers options to Back Up, Recover (normally referred to as Restore) and check a log of tasks categorised as scheduled and unscheduled jobs. Naturally your first task should involve making a backup. True Image Home 2010 gives you a choice of backing up a complete disk or specific data with the three different flavours of Classic, Online and Nonstop.
In all cases you select the disk, partition or files that will be backed up. With the file backup option, you can select from the categories of My Data, System State, E-Mail or Applications Settings. Further options include selecting the type whether that is incremental or differential, level of compression, the use of encryption and the destination for the backup. Acronis supports a wide range of storage media including local ad network drives, FTP server, various optical formats and removable devices. Wizard-type guidance leads you through the different steps required to create jobs which can be once only or scheduled to run at specific times and dates.
The online backup option, as is fairly standard in these cases, is a subscription-based service which will cost extra. Prices start at £3.95 per month for 25GB of storage capacity. The Nonstop backup produces an initial image of the designated data and then saves any changes to the system and files every five minutes so as to minimise the loss of any data in the event of a mishap.
When the need arises to recover a backup, you are given a choice of methods. Among the choices available you can opt for a Quick Restore; recover individual files and folder; or roll back to a specific point in time with the new Nonstop feature. As with creating Backups, you are led through the necessary Recover steps that are required to complete the action.
Acronis has increased the number of options available with the scheduling feature. You can suspend and enable tasks, specify designated dates and copy tasks to dates. You will also be shown all tasks categories as scheduled or unscheduled with information being provided as to their current status.
As with the previous version of this product, there is a one-click feature which offers allows the user to set up a backup routine that is automatically carried out whenever you click on the appropriate icon. Available from the main interface is access to various utilities and tools which have been categories as Protection, Disk Management, Clean-up, Conversion and Mounting. Finally there is the Try&Decide feature which creates a secure, controlled temporary workspace that can be used to carry out various actions and discard those that could be damaging. This feature could be used for system updates, visiting new websites or opening unexpected emails.
This product is easy to use and provides excellent backup and restore capabilities. Acronis True Image Home 2010 requires a system running Windows XP SP3 and later with a Pentium class processor, 128MB RAM and 200MB of hard disk space. The product supports FAT16/32, NTFS. Acronis has priced this product at £39.95.
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LIVERPOOL, UK - 06/06/07. At GayCon UK, the UK's premiere Gay Conference, guest speaker and affirmed "pink-potter" Dr. John Reid today confirmed that he was the mystery "Hetero Male" viewer of BBC's acclaimed pansy singing contest, "Any Dream Will Do."
Speculation had been mounting for months when the BBC revealed that they could account for at least ONE confirmed heterosexual male viewer of the show. Bookies favourites, Prince Edward and David Cameron, were dismissed when alibis were given for their whereabouts on Saturday evenings. Prince Edward was in San Francisco, while Mr. Cameron was rollerskating with several old Eton friends.
"It's the colourful costumes I enjoy," admitted the Scottish member of Parliament. "I don't just focus on one or two of the contestant's attributes - I look at their whole package. Some are better at prancing, some at crying like babies. My favourite switches from week to week to be honest."
When pressed as to who he thought would win the show, he was surprisingly frank.
"It's the taking part that's important," smiled Dr. Reid. "But I will admit to having a soft spot for Lee. I've sent bunches of flowers to all three finalists for good luck though."


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Great Teacher Initiative
As with the initial Education Summit, EMI continues to involve the community in talking about education-related issues. To that end, each symposium involves a broad range of statekholders who not only listen to presentations, but also engage in small group dialogue throughout a day's proceedings. This dialogue informs EMI on its work plan going forward with each session building on the work of its predecessor.