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Reading the news and it sure looks bad
They won't give peace a chance
That was just a dream some of us had
Still a lot of lands to see
But I wouldn't want to stay here
It's too old and cold and settled in its ways here
Oh but California
California I'm coming home
I'm going to see the folks I dig
I'll even kiss a Sunset pig
California I'm coming home
I met a redneck on a Grecian isle
Who did the goat dance very well
He gave me back my smile
But he kept my camera to sell
Oh the rogue the red red rogue
He cooked good omelettes and stews
And I might have stayed on with him there
But my heart cried out for you California
Oh California I'm coming home
Oh make me feel good rock 'n' roll band
I'm your biggest fan
California I'm coming home
Oh it gets so lonely
When you're walking
And the streets are full of strangers
All the news of home you read
Just give you the blues
Just give you the blues
So I bought me a ticket
I caught a plane to Spain
Went to a party down a red dirt road
There were lots of pretty people there
Reading Rolling Stone reading Vogue
They said "How long can you hang around?"
I said a week maybe two
Just until my skin turns brown
Then I'm going home to California
California I'm coming home
Oh will you take me as I am
Strung out on another man
California I'm coming home
Oh it gets so lonely
When you're walking
And the streets are full of strangers
All the news of home you read
More about the war
And the bloody changes
Oh will you take me as I am?
Will you take me as I am?
Will you?
I really love this radio station. Thanks for creating it!
p.s.I wonder if she ever kissed that Cop. Not a popular thing to do in this day and age.
I suggest you listen closer. But your comment may have prompted Joni to explore different territory, knowing the weight of your judgment has enormous impact on an artist.
Try singing one her melodies, then try singing her harmonies. If you can do that, you have a leg to stand on.
Reading the news and it sure looks bad
They won't give peace a chance
That was just a dream some of us had"
A little too on point tonight.
I would have thought the opposite would have occurred! Bummer.
The 'poetry' ain't all that either yo.
STFU Scotty
STFU Scotty
I'm OK with somewhere in the 20-30 range, and I'll go 8→9 today
And to add a finer point to RS' list (from Joni's Wiki):
Her 1971 album Blue is often cited as one of the best albums of all time; it was rated the 30th best album ever made in Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", the highest entry by a female artist.[5]
....Long Live RP!!
Yeah, well, there's not a song on RP by Richard Thompson (Richard Thompson??) that you've rated less than a 10. Come back when you've got better credentials.
Happily agree 100%. Would love for RP to give Joni a permanent rest.
Now this track had become my anthem - it sums up perfectly what I was feeling while I was away.
Thanks to Joni for the great track, and thanks to Bill for spinning it every so often. :-)
Funny, I did the opposite, yet feel the same! Texan here, but spent about a year in NorCal (ca 1989, Loma Prieta quake). And I feel exactly what Joni is singing about too.
And I can't stand it. My loss, I know, but UGGGGH.
I'm glad RP exists and am willing to put up with the odd artist or song that I don't like here. Which reminds me - time for my annual donation!
Happily agree 100%. Would love for RP to give Joni a permanent rest.
Maybe it's an acquired taste, but I don't feel up to the task. PSD moving forward.
try the album Court and Spark
Her music is impossible to categorize - much like that of Kate Bush - whom listeners either love or hate.
With that said, I simply love Joni's music and California is one of my favorites songs among many.
Couldn't have said it better. This is definitely one of my favourites.
...very nice metaphor!
Her music is impossible to categorize - much like that of Kate Bush - whom listeners either love or hate.
With that said, I simply love Joni's music and California is one of my favorite songs among many.
is 9 to low of a score?
i'm leaning towards 10 but it doesn't designate Goddess-like
Too much Joni Mitchell? Sorry I don't understand that concept Ikharry!
Maybe it's an acquired taste, but I don't feel up to the task. PSD moving forward.
Yes, it's a bit worrisome as she's being out of the limelight for a while, since the CBC interview. My fear is that we're about to lose another icon. They tend to 'disappear' from the public, celebrities in dangerous health.
from one of my favorite singers
she sounds like an Angel
who lost her religion
and found love
Many people may dislike her singing but she has long been an outstanding and innovative guitarist; ask any guitar player if you know any, because you clearly are not one yourself.
Came here to say exactly that.
Ditto.... like finger nails on a chalkboard!
Especially on this song! While I find some others are OK, this... this... this is painful!
Ditto.... like finger nails on a chalkboard!
I looked up "caterwauling" in the dictionary and all it said was, "See Joni Mitchell"
Now, that is funny.
One woman's caterwauling is another woman's ________________________.
thanks Bill
I looked up "caterwauling" in the dictionary and all it said was, "See Joni Mitchell"
I'd visit your doctor as you obviously need your ears syringed.
Mitchell can neither sing nor play. She makes Cyndi Lauper seem like Judy Garland.
Brilliant, the songwriting, the playing, and the vocal.
Someone's got a classic case of dissonance. Ain't going to pick it. Take two glasses of merlot and call us in the morning.
Personally -- it's terrific writing, timeless in its way but more of its 1970s time -- now blast us some Sticky Fingers.
.......... Agree 10.2 minimum
Either a completely oblivious troll or unable to recognize true genius.
California is a sample of Joni at her finest.
Forty two years ago and her words ring truer than ever.
She's marvelous.
Amen to idiot. For those who made the trek to Europe when she did, it is simply anthem stuff-every generation has some anthem stuff—I hope!!!
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Greetings from London.
and again - but I'm not complaining!
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Greetings from London.
Greetings from London.
This comment is laughable.
No...actually it isn't.
It's probably the dulcimer. James Taylor is playing guitar on this track.
Please use your mute button and quit dissing a great musician/songwriter.
Sorry I'd rather not have to, its like nails on a chalkboard and makes my dog howl.
This comment is laughable.
Please use your mute button and quit dissing a great musician/songwriter.
The BBC clip of Joni playing this solo with a dulcimer is a magic moment.
The "Buy CD" button takes you to an Amazon product page where it states "Digitally remastered reissue of her landmark 1971 album on a 24 karat gold CD from DCC." so it SHOULD should sharp and clear. But I know what you mean by "worn out vinyl" memories of album tracks. For others, here is the YouTube video of Joni playing California on the dulcimer that nagsheadlocal mentioned.
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Yea, I feel the same way. Only difference is that Tori Amos is horrible too so I can understand the influence thing.
'80s TV jingles? That's a peculiar reference; were the vocal stylings of TV ads that different than those of other decades? Can you name one of these '80s television jingles that sounds anything like Joni Mitchell? I have never heard a television jingle, from any decade, that sounded anything like Joni Mitchell. I understand, you don't like her voice or singing style, but many millions of people have put on Joni Mitchell's music in her 45-year career and found it very pleasant and inspiring. I like some of her tunes but am not a big fan. Maybe you're just a little bit too sensitive or something.
The BBC clip of Joni playing this solo with a dulcimer is a magic moment.
Absolutely... listening to Joni sing is like enjoying a perfect drug, peaceful, warm, quiet, grounded... no ill effects - just right.


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By Rob Kiser
Piqua Daily Call
TROY — For the Piqua girls basketball team, it was an amazing season with a number of breakthroughs.
The Indians won 14 games for the first time since 1986-87 and had a winning season for the first time in 17 years.
But, ending a 17-year tournament drought will have to wait until next season.
The Indians held a 36-29 halftime lead on Springfield at halftime, but managed just 14 points in the second half of a 58-50 loss in Troy D-I sectional action.
Piqua closes the season at 14-9.
Springfield, 9-14, will play Fairmont at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Despite making just four of 28 field goal attempts in the second half, Piqua still led 45-36 with 23.4 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
But, Trinity Morton-Nooks hit a three and a Piqua turnover led to a layup Mickayla Perdue before the buzzer to cut the Piqua lead to 45-41.
That momentum carried over to the fourth quarter as Springfield outscored Piqua 17-5, with Perdue scoring 14 of the points as she took over the game.
After two free throws by Yeomans, Springfield ran off seven straight points to take a 48-47 lead, its first since the opening quarter, with 6:00 remaining.
Piqua briefly took the lead back when Hailey McPherson made the Indians only field goal of the fourth quarter for a 49-48 lead with 5:33 to go.
But, Piqua could manage only one point the rest of the game.
Perdue was unstoppable in the fourth quarter and the Wildcats spent the last two minutes at the line, making enough free throws to finish off the win.
The game started with Springfield taking an early 9-2 lead, but after that the first half was all Piqua. The Indians consistently beat the Wildcats press for easy baskets.
Kenzie Anderson had a five-point first quarter as Piqua took a 20-15 lead and Izzy Kidwell scored all 13 of her points in the opening half and Yeomans added 11.
But, the second half was a very different story, ending an amazing season for the Lady Indians.
Yeomans led the way with 20 points to go with Kidwell's 13.
Anderson scored seven and Hailey McPherson added six.
Perdue finished with a game-high 28 points and five rebounds.
Morton-Nooks added 16 points and seven rebounds, while Amaya Barnes grabbed six rebounds.
Piqua was 14 of 49 from the floor for 29 percent and 18 of 30 from the line for 60 percent.
Springfield was 22 of 54 from the floor for 41 percent and 12 of 20 fron the line for 60 percent.
The Wildcats won the battle of the boards 25-22 and had 18 turnovers to Piqua's 20.
It was the finals game for Kidwell, McPherson, Bachman and Skylar Sloan — and they went out leading the team to a breakthrough season that didn't end the way they had hoped.
Piqua (50)
Tylah Yeomans 6-8-20, Izzy Kidwell 4-2-13, Hailey McPherson 2-2-6, Kelsey Bachman 1-1-3, Kenzi Anderson 1-4-7, Reagan Toopes 0-0-0, Karley Johns 0-1-1, Skylar Sloan 0-0-0. Totals: 14-18-50.
Springfield (58)
Amaya Barnes 1-1-3, Mickayala Perdue 10-7-28, Trinity Morton-Nooks 7-1-16, Camaya Calloway 2-0-4, Ty'Marah DeArmond 2-0-4, Jayla Huguely 0-0-0, Lauren Tate 0-0-0, Carissa Davis 0-3-3. Totals: 22-12-58.
3-point field goals — Piqua: Kidwell (3), Anderson. Springfield: Perdue, Morton-Nooks.
Score By Quarters
Piqua 20 36 45 50
Springfield 15 29 41 58
Records: Piqua 14-9, Springfield 9-14.
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DYD: We have a thing for names. How did Red Huxley come about?
Red Huxley: It actually came from our mate of ours who was trying to name the band. He wrote down a collection of cool words on a page and shuffled them around to see what he could come up with. He got 'Huxley' from Aldous Huxley and thought that 'Red' suited it really well. And hey, Red Huxley was born.
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Talking to Khaleej Times, Samar Javed said that the appointment system will cut the waiting times for community members, it shows a waiting time of one-minute each between the four-step process to put in the application.
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A lawmaker described the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri as a mistake and blamed it on Saudi Arabia.
Kamal Dehqani Firouzabadi, a member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, added that Saudi Arabia has always tried to foment religious and sectarian disputes in Lebanon, which aggravates the country's internal affairs, ICANA reported on Sunday.
Hariri announced his resignation on Saturday during a trip to Saudi Arabia in a surprise move that plunged the country into uncertainty amid heightened regional tensions.
Hariri's camp in Lebanon has always been loyal to Saudi Arabia.
In a televised address from Riyadh, Hariri criticized Iran and Hezbollah group for what he alleged was their meddling in Arab affairs. Hariri was appointed prime minister in late 2016 and headed a 30-member national unity Cabinet that included Hezbollah.
In his speech, he said he feared for his life and said the climate in the country is similar to the one that existed before his father, the late prime minister Rafik Hariri, was assassinated in 2005.
Dehqani said Saudi Arabia wants to undermine "the resistance axis" in the region, particularly Lebanon, because it fears that the successes achieved by resistance groups in Syria and Lebanon can become a pan-Arab model threatening the absolute monarchies in the region, especially that of Al Saud.
The resistance axis is an anti-Israeli alliance formed by Iran, Syria and the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, which has been instrumental in defeating the self-styled Islamic State terrorist group in Syria and Iraq.
Pointing to the fact that IS influence is on the decline, the parliamentarian said the terror group was a project implemented in the region by the funds of "regional reactionaries" and US support.
Now that the group is being defeated, efforts are seemingly underway for other "seditions" in Syria and Lebanon, he said.
"The start of this sedition has been sparked by the resignation of Saad Hariri, with Saudi Arabia behind the tension."
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Sunday that Hariri's departure was aimed at adding to problems in Lebanon and the region.
Hariri has repeated "unrealistic and unfounded accusations" and aligned himself with "those who seek ill for the region", Qasemi said.
The spokesman said the only side benefiting from escalated tensions in the region is the Israeli regime.


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Daiya Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake - 400g
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Daiya Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake (400g)
The Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake is a special item, and will only be available for a few months, so be sure to get some before it's gone!.
Important Note: This product comes frozen, but will likely thaw in transport.
Ingredients: Cheezecake filling (filtered water, cane sugar, creamed coconut, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-GMO expeller pressed canola and/or non-GMO expeller pressed safflower oil, pumpkin, potato starch, pea protein isolate,vegan natural flavors, sea salt, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, lactic acid (vegan), tricalcium phosphate, spices, cultured sugar, colour (pepper concentrate, apple concentrate, tomato concentrate), caramel colour, vegan enzyme), Gluten-free crust (tapioca starch, cane sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, white whole grain sorghum flour, potato starch, non-gmo expeller pressed canola and/or non-GMO expeller pressed safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, milled flax seed, psyllium, baking powder, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, xantham gum.)
Important: This product requires refrigeration. Please read about our shipping and refrigeration process here. If you're already familiar with our process, please order the appropriate number of cold packs from here.
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A week long festival of music, art, afrobics, symposium and school debate in commemoration of the anniversary of Nigerian musician, Africa's best known musical figure and human rights activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He was the creator of afrobeat and still a hero to millions for his contributions to society.
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Various creatively diverse activities. 'The Fela Debates', symposium series, the secondary schools debate for schools in Lagos State, Dance Troupes, Photo Exhibitions, The Fela Street Carnival Parade with musical floats and costumed dancers The Fela Week Partners events and much more, and best of all, it remains mostly free!
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What Is 3-Point Lighting?
3-point lighting is one of the fundamental basics of cinematography. It is taught in every book on lighting and in every cinematography or photography class.
It has become such an integral part of the teaching and learning process for lighting that it is as ubiquitous as the "180-degree rule" for directing or the "rule of thirds" for composition.
Like these two examples, many consider 3-point lighting to be a rule. Not me. In my experience, 3-point lighting is a great teaching tool that is only used in it's purest form in very specific scenarios.
In this article, I'm going to explore the idea of 3-point lighting and see how we can put together an ideal 3-point lighting kit.
Key, Fill, & Back Light
These three types of light are what make up the traditional 3-point lighting set up – a "key light" a "fill light" and a "back light". This is the very basis of the technique so first, we must discuss what each does and why.
Key Light
The key light is considered by many to be the "main" light on an actor's face and it is, in theory, the light that normalizes the rest.
Meaning, you can set your key light to the desired output, set your camera to an f-stop that matches the key light's output, and then light everything else around that f-stop.
Standard 3-point lighting has the key light at a 45 degree angle off camera-right or left.
Nowadays, key lights are typically a "soft light" like a Kino Flo fixture or an Arri Skypanel type of soft LED panel. Or, they are a hard light that is modified with a Chimera, silk, or some type of diffusion-
Fill Light
The fill light is the yin to the key light's yang. It is placed at a 45 degree angle on the opposite side of the actor as the key light.
It's main function, as one could guess, is to fill in some shadows on the other side of the face that are created by the key light.
Generally speaking the fill light is not at the same output level as the key. It pushes out slightly less power to create what is called "a contrast ratio" on the face – aka one side of the face is slightly brighter than the other.
Like the key light, the fill light is typically very soft so that the light can wrap around the curves of the face and fill in some of the shadows.
Back Light
Once again, as one would expect, the back light lights the back of the actor.
Placing the light behind the actor creates what is called a "rim" light effect – or that glow of harsh light you've often seen in films.
These lights are typically fresnels, ellipsoidals, or pars because having more "hard light" or directionality with the light can be much better in the back light scenarios.
The Arri Kit
Because 3-point lighting typically employs multiple light qualities, having three of the same type of light will require the use of modifiers.
Many people have a tried and true Arri kit as their main 3-point lighting kit. And that is great. It'll certainly get the job done. But, in order to get the most out of this kit, you'll need some additional gear.
You'll want to get:
Why do you want c-stands and silks?
To get a soft light quality, you'll want to enlarge the source. This is effectively what the silk does. Placing a 4×4 silk in front of a fresnel light like an Arri fresnel and trying to get that fresnel light to fill the full silk will essentially turn the silk into the light source, creating a 4′ by 4′ source. When it comes to creating soft light from a hard source, the two keys are size and distance. Hard sources are generally smaller, so using a silk to increase the size of the source is step 1. Then taking that large source and moving it as close as possible to the subject is step 2. This will allow the light to wrap around the corners and curves, which is what softens up those harsh shadows.
Building an Ideal Kit
Because of all of these new soft LED fixtures, like the new Kino Flo Freestyle LED series, you are able to eliminate the need for the extra modifiers because the source itself is soft (aka larger and able to get closer to the subjects without being too hot). And, they have built in dimming so you can dial in exposure more precisely.
So, utilizing these types of fixtures as key and fill lights is great.
Plus, with their ability to change color temperature or utilize built in gel-presets, you can match the key and fill to any type of fixture or light that is already present in the scene, at the location, or in the set decoration.
Excellent! Now, there are so many types of LED fixtures, why not stay in the zone? I like the Hive Wasp 100-C, which is a single source LED fixture (vs an array of LED bulbs like a Litepanel fixture) and it comes with a PAR lens to intensify and create a more directional beam of light.
Switching It Up
Rules are meant to be broken, and 3-point lighting is no different. It's a great guide to help you learn the basics and understand how soft and hard lighting works. But, in film, pure 3-point lighting like these diagrams is rarely used.
Often times, only two lights (a key and a back light) are used to create a more dramatic look. Or, in some cases only a single back light can be used for extra dramatic scenarios.
Or, maybe there's no back light at all. Not every scene and every set up has a natural motivation for a back light. So… don't use one!
Switch it up, and do what's right for the scene. Learn the basics of 3-point lighting and then be free to experiment and see what looks best.
With modern technology – LED lights that can do any color under the sun, digital cameras, and monitors to help you see exactly what the scene will look like – there's so much room for experimentation and creativity. Get out there and explore with your lighting!


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Cambridge MA Roofing & Siding Contractors
Cambridge, MA only miles away from our main office is a town that Innovative Contracting Services is happy to provide their repair and installation solutions to. One of our more frequently served towns, we specialize in siding, roofing, windows, and painting to all of our customers.
Cambridge, one of the oldest towns in America has a range of different properties throughout the city. A majority of the homes are triple deckers and homeowners often rent out space to young professionals, college students and families. Whether you live in your property or rent it out, having updated home remodeling amenities is always best for you.
Since 2000, our team has been providing residents with the best services possible. Our company vision, experience, and commitment to success has allowed us to service over 1,500+ customers in and around the Greater Boston Area. Explore our roofing and services below:
If you're looking for new siding for your home, then you've come to the right place. Innovative Contracting Services provides homeowners with a siding solution that you can find all over Cambridge now! This siding material is James Hardie Fiber cement. The crisp, and clean look from James Hardie is one that not only lasts for such a long time but it also protects your home. You have so many style options at your disposal and by working with an "Elite Preferred", you'll get your siding installed by a company you can trust.
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Reroof your house with the team at Innovative Contracting Services. When working with us, you'll know you are getting roofing services from a trusted company. Our team offers a wide range of roofing services throughout the Greater Boston area and are happy to work with you on your next roofing project. From a commercial building in Cambridge to a smaller residential roof, we do it all.
For our asphalt roofing installations, we often use CertainTeed shingles. These high-quality shingles ensure our hard work doesn't go to waste. They are durable and you can trust them on your house for years to come.
Learn more about our process, our products and the team we have by reaching out. We can be contacted over the phone at 781-393-4427 or through our online contact form.


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Partnership Opportunities & Services
energyhub.org is actively seeking partnership opportunities in the sustainable energy industry across Canada, and currently offers services to some segments. We are particularly interested in partnering with commercial businesses, industry associations, and government entitites.
Our Reach
energyhub.org attracts over 15,000 monthly organic visitors to its website. These are primarily property owners seeking energy-related services (electricians, solar installers, home builders, etc) across all 13 provinces and territories.
We offer various sponsorship and affiliate opportunities to reach our audience and are constantly seeking new content and tools to share with them.
Our Network
energyhub.org is currently connected with energy-services business serving all provinces and territories, and has connections with municipalities, universities, environmental groups, and many other stakeholders across the country.
We are always seeking new partnership opportunities, and are open to leveraging our network connections in mutually beneficial ways.
Our Expertise
energyhub.org was once a marketing agency for sustainable businesses and still offers related services today. These include website design, online advertising, and marketing strategy.
Today, we're better known as a consumer and industry reference source for sustainable energy technologies. Our extensive market and policy knowledge allows us to offer research, strategy, content & report writing, and consulting services to various stakeholders.


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Behind this bold statement (literally translated into English as 'Let's take on the world') are two journalists, bloggers, influencers and seasoned travellers, María José Morón and José Pablo García. Back in 2013, at the height of the international financial crisis in 2013, the Spanish couple decided it would be cheaper to head off travelling than to sit around at home doing nothing. Fast forward to today, and they're now considered essential reading for any travel fans, and a creative engine of content related to the tourism world.
Atomarpormundo.com was created by these two young journalists with a long and distinguished professional career who decided to take the world by storm, and illustrate how to travel on just €20 a day.
They've published a book chronicling their wonderful adventure that's now in its third edition and has been translated into English and Italian. The book tells the story of two globetrotters, who are also a couple, and how they decided to pack their bags and head off on an adventure, while at the same time providing first-hand info on how to travel around the world on a budget of €20 a day per person.
A trip that became a life-changing experience and led to them reassessing their life beforehand and making travel a central component of their professional and everyday activities.
Both have given many talks, courses and classes all over the world but they now have another project, El Club de la Aventura (The Adventure Club). A new venture where they organise trips and expeditions using the same key principles they had when travelling around the world: authenticity, adventure and minimum spending.
Another of their projects is a pioneer in Spain. They are involved in the organisation of the first Master's for Social Media Influencers and Professional Bloggers and Videobloggers. One of the aims of the course is to transmit one of the areas of communication with the most significant influence nowadays to the public at large. They were also part of the recent Travel Bloggers Forum in Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz, which brought together leading business people from the tourism sector, content marketing, bloggers and influencers.
María José and José Pablo are able to engage with a large audience by using an innate freshness and empathy, which in turn led them to be finalists in important international prizes and awards in the field of tourism communication and social networks including the Picot Awards, the Bitácora Premios, which is perhaps the most prestigious for bloggers in Spain and Latin America, and acknowledgements from APS and Blogosur.
Their followers on the main social networks are growing in numbers along with the countries they've visited. They now have 75 countries under their belt, 16 of which have been added over the last 12 months. This increase in both followers and places visited has its explanation in their ability to communicate and the capacity of these two young globetrotters and journalists to create the travel bug in all of us.


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MID Server Manual Upgrade Steps, for issues where the expected Auto-Upgrade of the MID Server fails, or to repair a corrupted installation or missing files.
This procedure should be considered a last resort, and we would normally request you open a support Case in HI in order for the cause to be identified, as you may have to keep doing this on every upgrade if a mis-configuration causing it remains.
There are several potential causes for a MID Server installation becoming corrupted or for an automatic upgrade to fail. Copying the agent0.log.0 and wrapper.log files from the mid server's agent\logs folder, plus the upgrade-wrapper.log file from the temp folder if the upgrade service failed, will usually allow a specific PRB to be identified from the errors and logs seen. KB Articles specific to those PRBs may have less destructive workaround or ways to fix the MID Server so that it doesn't happen again.
Some of these causes can be resolved with this simple method, which can save a lot of time:
KB0779816 How to continue a MID Server upgrade after it has crashed in the middle of the ServiceNow Platform Distribution Upgrade service, leaving the MID Server Down and the Service not running
- Save logs and other details of the failed upgrade, so that it may be possible to find the cause later on.
- Gather the required information and configuration settings:
- Instance Username and Password, for the instance user that the MID Server logs in as.
- Proxy server information if used, including the proxy server, username and password.
- Host server running the MID Server, the install folder and the Service name for it.
- Have remote desktop access as an administrator to the host server
- Backup the following files:
- agent\config.xml
- agent\conf\wrapper-override.conf
- agent\jre\lib\security\cacerts
- agent\keystore\agent_keystore.jks
- We have seen in some cases that if this file is also copied over a MID server issue appears saying "Could not decrypt file discovery whitelist after sync" after the restore.
- In such as case, after the rest of this restore process is completed do the following:
- 1) Stop the mid server service on the host machine, deleted the agent\keystore folder and start the MID server service.
- 2) The Keystore folder will be created automatically when the service is started.
- 3) Now login to the ServiceNow instance and validate the mid server.
- 4) Wait for 2-5 minutes the error "Could not decrypt file discovery whitelist after sync" should be gone from "MID SERVER ISSUE TAB".
- If you so choose, you can not copy this file and then you will have to validate the MID after the rest of the manual restore is completed.
- Download the current full MID Server package from your ServiceNow instance
- Navigate to MID Server - Downloads
- Select the link for your MID Server host's platform to download. If unsure, use the 64 bit link.
- Copy the ZIP file to the MID Server host.
- Extract the ZIP file to a temporary folder. Ensure there are no errors extracting the ZIP file.
- If you are blocked from downloading from install.service-now.com, then enable system property: mid.download.through.instance=true
- Make sure there are no scheduled jobs happening using the MID Server during the procedure especially if performing it in a PRODUCTION instance. Checking that no ECC Queue output records for the MID Server are currently in Ready or Processing state is also advised.
- Stop the Mid Server service.
- Go to the existing MID Server installation folder, and rename the existing 'agent' folder and move it to a different location.
- Use a name such as 'agent_old-do_not_run' or similar so there is no confusion in future.
- If this is not possible because of files still in use by the operating system, then set the Service startup to Manual, and restart the server to free up the files.
- Move the recently extracted 'agent' folder to the original agent folder's location.
- Manually update the following files based on the information from the backup files, and credential information gathered earlier
- config.xml
- url, mid.instance.username, mid.instance.password, name
- mid_sys_id and keypairs.mid_id
- Other likely custom values:
- mid.proxy.use_proxy, and the various mid.proxy.* parameters, if a Proxy is used between the MID Server and Instance
- threads.max, threads.expedited.max, threads.interactive.max if different from the defaults
- instance.date.format if different from the default
- conf/wrapper-override.conf
- wrapper.name, wrapper.displayname.
Note: These need to match the existing Windows Service name and display name. If the upgrade failed due to a mismatch, then that can be corrected now to match the windows service.
- wrapper.name, wrapper.displayname.
- config.xml
- Create a "keystore" folder under the "agent" folder, and copy the "agent_keystore.jks" file into it.
- If you had a custom cacerts file, with SSL Certificates added to it, then copy the backup "cacerts" file over the empty one in the "agent\jre\lib\security" folder
- Start the existing MID Server service.
- Check the MID Server from the instance if the Status is UP.
- Validate the MID Server if necessary.
Additional Information
If this procedure fails then you may need to install a new fresh MID Server, and then set up the Capabilities/IP Ranges/Applications similar to the broken MID Server, and then reconfigure features and jobs and clusters that used the broken MID Server to use the new one instead. Follow the usual fresh installation steps in the documentation:
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The Aftershokz Xtrainerz, launched at CES 2019, are headphones designed to help you enjoy swimming that little bit more.
Not through making the act of splashing around any more palatable, but more to do with the fact that you can now be entertained with podcasts or music while you're remembering how to not breathe underwater.
The technology and idea is really interesting - but they are limited by one key missing feature.
Aftershokz Xtrainerz price and release date
We're still waiting for an exact time, but the Xtrainerz release date has been set for 'spring 2019' - so we'd expect them around March / April.
In terms of the Xtrainerz price, they're set at £150 / $150 (around AU$210), which isn't too high a tariff given what they can do.
In terms of the design, we're still amazed at how much technology can be squeezed into such a tiny space.
The slim, lightweight design is comfortable to wear, and is reminiscent of the Trekz Air headphones from the brand, which last for a few hours while barely feeling like they're attached to your head.
The bone-conducting pads sit just in front of your ear holes, vibrating the music in, and the band sits nicely around the back of your skull.
There are four buttons on the Aftershokz Xtrainerz, and they're mostly easy enough to press (one of the issues with previous models from the brand were the keys requiring too hard a push, but that issue has been rectified).
The only struggle we had was with the mode button, which allows users to shuffle their music or activate in / out of water mode, as that will change the sound output to improve the quality for the conditions - this is something we're looking forward to trying when splashing about in the pool.
In terms of charging, it's not great to have an exposed port on something that's IP68-rated, so Aftershokz has added a clip-on charger (that also doubles as a way to get music onto the headset).
We're never fans of proprietary chargers, as they're easy to lose, and this is a bit chunkier - but it makes sense given the need to stop water ingress.
Music playback
As mentioned, we've long been fans of the Aftershokz range of headphones, because bone conduction is not only safer, it's a weirdly cool technology.
There's something amazing about putting your fingers in your ears and still hearing the music playing, and we imagine under the water that's going to be even more impressive. The quality hasn't necessarily improved too much, but given your own bones are technically the speakers, we're never expecting amazing audio.
The big missing feature here is Bluetooth connectivity, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it means that you can't use these more costly headphones paired with your phone when out and about - so you'll need separate options for that.
It has to be said that Bluetooth in the water isn't really possible unless you're really close to the source of the playback - and given you're moving about all over the place that's not going to happen.
However, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be on there - Bluetooth playback when you're out of the water is a must, given you've spent so much money on these things, so they should also function like the Aftershokz Air or Titanium as well.
The more pressing issue is that you can only listen to MP3s or podcasts you've got stored on a computer and can be transferred to the Aftershokz Xtrainerz. With the wealth of waterproof phones on the market right now, you'd have expected the option to be able to stream music or podcasts directly to be bundled right in.
Early verdict
There's not a lot to say about the Aftershokz Xtrainerz that a simple description of what they do can't achieve. They're bone conducting headphones, they're lightweight and they're water resistant for swimming entertainment.
They're comfortable, lightweight and do something very few others are doing right now. We're not sure on the battery life, but with resistance to seawater these headphones sound brilliant for triathlon training, able to switch from any pool or ocean to the bike or run with ease.
The lack of Bluetooth connectivity is disappointing for the money - if that was there, these could have laid claim to the best sports headphones ever made. We still think that there's a market for them - those that want headphones that can last an Iron Man race, or at least the training (given you can't actually race in headphones) will snap up anything that can actually do that.
Hopefully future versions will allow for more all-round use - but even just being able to function underwater without going in the ears is a neat new innovation.
- Check out all of TechRadar's CES 2019 coverage. We're live in Las Vegas to bring you all the breaking tech news and launches, plus hands-on reviews of everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops and smart home gadgets.


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Interest on home equity loans Often Still Deductible Under. – New dollar limit on total qualified residence loan balance. For anyone considering taking out a mortgage, the new law imposes a lower dollar limit on mortgages qualifying for the home mortgage interest deduction. Beginning in 2018, taxpayers may only deduct interest on $750,000 of qualified residence loans.
Home equity loan – Wikipedia – A home equity loan is a type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity of his or her home as collateral.The loan amount is determined by the value of the property, and the value of the property is determined by an appraiser from the lending institution. Home equity loans are often used to finance major expenses such as home repairs, medical bills, or college education.
IRS Issues Guidance For deducting home equity loan interest. – IRS Issues Guidance For Deducting Home Equity Loan Interest Under The New tax law. kelly phillips erb. including new tax rates and standard deductions for 2018, click here.
These 9 Tax Deductions Are Going Away in 2018 – Yahoo – Mortgage interest on purchase loans is still deductible under tax reform up to $750,000, but the deduction for interest on home equity loans becomes nondeductible once 2018 begins. Unlike with.
Is Home Equity Loan Interest Tax Deductible? | LendingTree – The deduction amount includes the interest you pay on your mortgage, home equity loan, home equity line of credit (HELOC) or mortgage refinance. If you took on the debt before Dec. 15, 2017, you can deduct interest on $1 million worth of qualified loans for married couples and $500,000 for those filing separately for the 2018 tax year.
The home equity loan interest deduction is dead. What does it. – The home equity loan interest deduction is dead.. the IRS issued a statement announcing that interest paid on home equity loans is. suspends from 2018 until 2026 the deduction for interest.
5 things to know before taking out a home equity loan – TransUnion expects 1.6 million home equity line-of-credit originations this year, double the number seen in 2013. It's getting easier to qualify for a HELOC, but remember that tax laws have.
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Are Home Improvement Loans Tax Deductible? Not Always. – Last updated 12/20/2018 by Julie Bawden-Davis. In certain situations, home improvement loans are tax deductible.. The biggest difference between these two categories is that only home equity loans and lines of credit are tax deductible.
Tax Deductions For Home Mortgage Interest Under TCJA – Tax deductions for home mortgage interest under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, including changes in the deductibility of acquisition and home equity indebtedness.. the new TCJA rules entirely eliminate the ability to deduct interest on home equity indebtedness, effective in 2018. There.


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Why SketchUp 8 with V-Ray material editor is not showing the reflection option?
The Sketup 8 doesn't have the ability / option to create a reflecting surface. In this matter, you first need to export your project in V-Ray and add the reflection effect from there. To do this, you need to select the surface that you want to project reflection from, and under Edit menu, you will be able to find the reflection option. In this matter,I suggest that you use Google or Youtube to find a tutorial video or a walkthrough that can provide for the exact steps that you need to follow to accomplish this.


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Today adults have been lost so badly in the worldly pleasures that they cannot see simply what is going on around them. There are vices everywhere – corruption, terrorism, violence – but we keep on going with our own lives as if nothing bad is happening around us. The point is to not only worry about yourself, but about your coming generations who you are leaving the world behind for. What would these children feel about all of us when they grow older and see how we destroyed a perfectly fine world?
This Children's day at Touchtalent.com we celebrate a Children's day exhibition that promotes and encourages all artwork by children to come up on the website and be showcased in one of the biggest global exhibitions online. We believe that only children have the power to change the world with their innocence and creativity and these children are the focus of today's blog. What if the Superheroes from our fiction novels and comic books came together with these innocent artists ? Would we be able to save the world? And if we do – shouldn't we as adults feel about ourselves that it is these kids that had to step up to save the world and not us. Let's take a look at Ankur Chaudhary and his illustration in the series of artworks he has been doing at Touchtalent.
Baby Thor vs. Corruption
Spiderbaby vs. Terrorism
Ironbaby vs. Animal Cruelty
Mini Hulk vs. Outlaws
Vice-Captain America vs. Voilence
Artwork by Ankur Chaurdhary
Ankur has been curating amazing artwork for most of the blogs at Touchtalent.com and has been a huge hit among readers across the globe. He does everything from doodles to art work to cartoon – and is mostly working with funny and meaningful cartoons for specific occasions at Touchtalent.com.


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Gary Sands is professor emeritus of urban planning at Wayne State University.
Since the City of Detroit emerged from bankruptcy in 2014, the popular narrative about Detroit has become more optimistic. Both the media and academic writers have found it easier to say nice things about Detroit. Businesses have moved into the city, housing is being built and property values are increasing. Both Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler will invest hundreds of millions to bring thousands of new jobs to Detroit.
But all of this recent development activity does not mean that Detroit has turned the corner on its road to recovery. Because most investors still look for substantial public subsidies for their Detroit projects, the city's comeback remains fragile.
Moreover, some have questioned the extent to which these projects actually benefit Detroit residents. Do these new developments support the "two Detroits" narrative in which one Detroit is prosperous and white while the other is struggling and non-white?
This question can in part be answered by examining employment trends across Detroit's neighborhoods. Data from the Census Bureau indicate that, between 2011 and 2016 (the latest date for which data are available), Detroit ZIP Codes recorded an increase of 31,000 jobs, 18,000 of them in the Downtown-Midtown core. This represents an increase of almost 19 percent in five years. The number of jobs increased in 20 of Detroit's 26 ZIP Codes.
The picture is considerably different, however, when one looks at the other side of the coin, the number of Detroiters that are working. Just because a job is located in Detroit, it does not mean that a Detroit resident holds that job. In fact, over the same five-year period, the number of Detroit residents who had jobs declined by more than 4,800 (2 percent) according to American Community Survey data. Fewer than half of Detroit's ZIP Codes recorded gains in the number of employed residents.
These data suggest that concerns over who will benefit from economic development initiatives are largely justified. The robust job growth in recent years has largely bypassed Detroit residents. Suburbanites have been the primary beneficiaries.
If the economic development incentives of the past few years have resulted in only limited new job opportunities for Detroit residents, what can the City of Detroit do to address this issue? In the short run, economic development initiatives should prioritize attracting jobs for which Detroit residents can qualify. Development agreements should Include hiring quotas for city residents in both construction and permanent jobs. Job training programs should be expanded to address skills gaps. Public transportation improvements are needed to improve access to suburban job opportunities. Providing quality public education is a critical long-term objective.
There is clearly no easy answer. Effective strategies are difficult and unlikely to show immediate results. Nevertheless, it seems clear that economic development efforts need to be more targeted. Trickle down economic development strategies are not sufficient to address the needs of all Detroiters.


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Seth Meyers on Tuesday called out Fox News host Laura Ingraham's attempt to smear national security official Alexander Vindman, who said in congressional testimony that he had been concerned when listening in on President Donald Trump's July phone call with the Ukrainian leader.
Trump's alleged pressuring of President Volodymyr Zelensky in their call to investigate his potential 2020 Democratic rival Joe Biden prompted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to last month launch an impeachment inquiry into the president.
Ingraham suggested on Monday's broadcast of her widely watched prime time show that Vindman — an Army lieutenant colonel and the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council who fought in the Iraq War and received the Purple Heart — had conflicting loyalties because he was born in Ukraine and emigrated with his family to the U.S. as a young child.
"Hey, Laura Ingraham, you're attacking a decorated veteran to protect Donald Trump? Who do you think you are, Donald Trump?" asked Meyers, the host of NBC's "Late Night."
"And by the way, yes. Col. Vindman emigrated from Ukraine when he was 3. Nobody even remembers where they were when they were 3, with the possible exception of you. I'm sure when you were 3, you were already at Saks Fifth Avenue making a salesperson cry," he continued.
"And, hey, do you really think it's smart to attack veterans on Fox News?" he added. "Veterans make up a pretty good chunk of your audience. I think it goes: veterans, people visiting their elderly relatives, and rageaholic golfers age 73 and up."
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Taylor Swift 's BFFs with just about everyone in the popworld, but she might not be inviting Charli XCX back into her squad after hearing about what she got up to on her private jet.
Charli appeared alongside the Style hitmaker during a performance in Toronto on the 1989 tour and in a new interview admitted the experience had been out of this world.
During her Beats 1 take over show, the singer said: "I was in Toronto the other week, doing a show with Taylor Swift which was, I mean, crazy, like, I can't even explain it really."
During the trip she managed to hitch a ride on Taylor's very own jet and Charli confessed she actually end up stealing a few female neccesseties.
Charli explained: "Everything was customised, apart from, there were like tampons in the toilet, which yes I took a couple of them, because I needed them. But unfortunately they weren't customised."
We're sure Taylor won't mind.
The singer recently gushed about her close female friendship group to Vogue Australia and admitted she couldn't live without her besties.
"My friendship group is one of my favourite things about my life right now. Our friends really have each others' back. It's the first time in my life that I've had anything strong like that in the friendship department," Taylor revealed.
"A lot of the time I'll reach out to people to tell them they're great and a friendship will come out of them. Ella and I (Lorde) met on our own because her album came out and I sent her flowers and told her it was great and now she's one of my best friends."


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Product Description
"DualControl": Touchscreen & Buttons
The Active 20 is the first device of its class to be fully touchscreen or button operated ("DualControl"), successfully catering to the wider needs of the outdoor community, who seek the ease, convenience and familiarity of full touchscreen control, whilst at the same time looking after the needs of other professional users in very tough weather conditions who tend to prefer the certainty, control feedback and gloved use that comes with full button control.
Best-in-class GPS receiver (including GLONASS & Galileo)
Fitted with the latest, high-sensitivity GPS receiver (uBlox MAX M8), the Active 20 supports all the primary satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, WAAS, EGNOS, etc.) with superb accuracy results, even indoors, in cars, in town and under heavy tree cover. Accuracy figures of 1-2m are typical in many conditions. uBlox modules are renowned for maintaining a good GPS lock in the most demanding of conditions. The uBlox module boasts industry leading -167dBm navigation sensitivity, with superior anti-spoofing and anti-jamming capabilities. The Active 20 uses a finely tuned 25mm Taoglas ceramic patch antenna (the largest in this class of product) to achieve remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio values (typically 46-51), leading to outstanding GPS performance.
Bright HVGA screen
The Active 20 now boasts an all-new, large (3.5"), super-bright (600cd) transmissive, full colour HVGA TFT display. This crystal clear screen is optically bonded to Gorilla Glass to provide the very best light transmission and sunlight readability. Full backlight control and "red-filter" allow for optimal viewing in all conditions. There is even a high-contrast sunlight mode for snow & glacier conditions.
Superb Mapping
We have joined forces with the creators of OpenCycleMap to create a customized layer designed for our device and our customer's needs.
This new mapping layer is exclusive to Satmap, featuring main street names, walking and cycling routes, hilltop names, contours and much more.
To find out what features are included in the Adventure Map please click here.
The map card is a must have with it being designed specifically for the Satmap GPS devices, it is perfect for walkers, cyclists and every outdoor enthusiast.
This map card contains the whole of Great Britain using our Satmap Adventure topographical map data at the scales below -
• Topographical Adventure map 1:25k
• Topographical Adventure map 1:50k
• Topographical Adventure map 1:100k
Our Adventure map is a recreational map, which has been compiled using the community generated OpenStreetMap (OSM) database therefore Satmap are not responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the map data and some areas will be more detailed than others.
LiPol and AA Battery operation
The Active 20 has a unique dual-battery system that includes a long-life 5,100mAh rechargeable LiPol battery pack, and optionally, a AA Battery Pack which supports AA Lithium, NiMH, and Alkaline primary cells, giving users a complete range of power sources. Using various power-saving options (including a flexible backlight timer and reduced frequency updates) battery duration of up to 16 hours can be achieved. Full-gas (100% backlight, no power saving and constant movement) battery life is 11 hours. Spare LiPol battery packs are available for extended duration expeditions. Recharging of the unit is in-situ via microUSB cable, from either 1A wall charger, 12V car charger, PC/Mac or any other USB power source.
Wi-Fi & BT Smart 4.0
Enhanced Active 20 connectivity is achieved via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features. Currently, Wi-Fi connectivity is available for platform and application software updates. Users are uniquely able to choose between "formal release" and "beta" software options allowing them access to the very latest features, but with the ability to "roll-back" if they wish. Shortly after release, users will be also able to Sync their route and POI data with the Satmap Xpedition Online Route Planner (www.satmap-xpedition.com), an HTML version of which is in the pipeline, working equally well on PC/Mac, tablet and SmartPhone).
BT Smart 4.0 functionality currently allows users to exchange routes between the Satmap Active GPS family (Active 12 and Active 20), and the BTLE side supports BT Heart Rate Monitor Profile, as well as BT Bike Speed & Cadence Profile. BT Power and other useful BT Profiles will be added in the near future.
GPX, TCX and Mass Storage Mode
Active 20 now fully supports the universal GPX & TCX route and activity formats, and connection to a PC/Mac allows both internal and SD storage to be easily accessed. In keeping with the earlier Active 10/12 units, the Active 20 is also fully supported by the offline SatSYNC application which allows for easy data transfer and conversions between GPS unit and desktop.
The Active 20 has achieved higher than average waterproofing standards than industry norms. Rated to IP68 (1.5m depth for 1.5 hours of submersion) the Active 20 outperforms the majority of its rivals in this class of Sports GPS. Likewise, it is rated to IK7 impact protection so that it can cope with the knocks and bangs of serious outdoor usage. Uniquely fitted with 2.5mm Gorilla Glass the Active 20 achieves unparalleled screen protection and scratch resistance in its class.
Bike, Belt & Vehicle Mounts
The Active 20 uses the very popular Quad Lock bike, beltclip and vehicle mounting system. Utilising a bespoke backplate, the Active 20 will fit the full range of standard Quad Lock mounts.
British Made
Satmap Systems is proud to support British industry, and the Active 20 is wholly UK manufactured, with hardware from Lancaster and Torquay, with software and mapping from Leatherhead, Cambridge and other national providers.
The Active 20 is purpose built for the great outdoors, Offering unrivaled IP68 waterproofing, IK7 shock-proofing, very long battery life and dual touchscreen/button control. Maps are supplied on microSD cards that simply plug straight into the device, offering vast map coverage in a handy GPS. The large, bright, high resolution colour screen and detailed mapping options provide an excellent overview of your surrounding areas. Features include a 3-axis electronic compass, integrated barometric altimeter, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connectivity, on board route planning and map orientation options.
The Active 20 follows on from the award winning Active 12 range, but includes a range of exciting features:
- Dual Touchscreen/Button operation
- Large, bright 3.5" Hi-Res Touchscreen
- Wireless connectivity through both WI-Fi and Bluetooth Smart
- Super rugged - the Active 20 has an IP68 waterproof and IK7 impact rating as well as Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
- Higher capacity 5000 mAh lipol battery
- Faster 1Ghz processor
- Antenna that connects to GPS,Galileo and Glonass
- 3 Axis Electronic Compass
What's in this bundle?
• Satmap Active 20 GPS unit
• MapCard included : As described above and below.
• 10% off map voucher (terms apply)
• 3 months free access to Satmap Xpedition Premium (online mapping and planning tool).
• 1m micro USB for charging & data transfer
• UK 1A wall & car charger
• Documentation, including Quick Start User Guide
The Active 20 device is pre-loaded with the following mapping:
GB 1:250,000 & 1:1 million OS road mapping
World Base Mapping 1:5 million & 1:200 million
Further Information
Below are some relevant linked articles from our knowledge centre that you might find useful.
| What is Satmap Adventure Layer?
This new mapping layer is exclusive to Satmap and designed specifically for our user's needs featuring main street names, walking and cycling routes, hilltop names, contours and much more. More information on what data is supplied on the Satmap Adventure map cards can be found on the maps legend
| What is The Adventure Layers Legend?
The brand new Satmap Adventure Layer has a new legend for it too, which you can view for yourself right here
Our Adventure map is a recreational map, which has been compiled using the community generated OpenStreetMap (OSM) database therefore Satmap are not responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the map data and some areas will be more detailed than others.
Maps © Thunderforest www.thunderforest.com
Data © contributors OpenStreetMap www.openstreetmap.org/copyright
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Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in McKinney, TX
Selected To Rising Stars: 2012
- Criminal Defense (40%),
- Criminal Defense: White Collar (40%),
- Family Law (20%)
The founder of his own law firm located in McKinney, Texas, Keith Gore offers skilled representation to his clients throughout Dallas and Collin counties. Focusing his practice exclusively on criminal defense matters, he assists those who are facing state or federal misdemeanor or felony charges such as driving while intoxicated, health care fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, insider trading, bribery, bank fraud, drug possession and trafficking, and homicide.
Mr. Gore graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in communications in 1994. He then pursued his legal education at The University of Mississippi School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1997. While in law school, Mr. Gore served on its Moot Court Board and was inducted into The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi.
Following law school, Mr. Gore served as an assistant district attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney's office. The experience allowed him to develop his litigation skills as he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. He then entered private practice in 1999, and since that time he has received recognition from his fellow attorneys for his track record and high degree of ethics. Mr. Gore has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 each year since 2014, and he has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.
Mr. Gore is actively involved in several professional organizations. His memberships include the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association and the Texas Bar College. Admitted to practice in Texas and Mississippi, Mr. Gore is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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- Top 100 North Texas Criminal Defense Attorney, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2017
- 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2016
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2015 Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Recipient of TCDLA President's Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, 2009
- Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
- Moot Court Board, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
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- Engaged in Private Law Practice from Late 1999 - Present
- Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County, Texas, 1998 - 1999
- Prosecutor in Felony Trial Division, Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County, Texas, 1998 - 1999
- Judge, Municipal Court, City of Trenton, Texas, 2002 - 2003
- Grand Jury Foreman, Collin County, Texas, 2008
- Former Member, Texas District and County Attorney's Association
- Collin County Bar Association
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- State Bar of Mississippi, State Bar No. 10575, April 29, 1997
- State Bar of Texas, State Bar No. 24002164, November 7, 1997
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- Driving While Intoxicated
- Sexual assault of a child
- Failure to Identify While a Fugitive from Justice
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Possession of Marijuana
Educational Background:
- Trial Lawyers College, Dubois, Wyoming, Graduate, 2009
- Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program, Departmental Honors, Speech Communication, May 1994
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The best portable BBQs for grilling on the go
Although big barbecues are required for entertaining lots of hungry guests, they're far from the most practical objects – heavy, clunky, a nightmare to clean, tempting to leave in the garden all winter long until the rust sets in. Luckily, these days there are plenty of daintier options (and we're not talking about those hideous disposable BBQs from the petrol station). Step forward the portable BBQ.
Portable barbecues are an ideal option for all sorts of situations. While they are evidently geared towards portability – the clue's in the name – they're also a good option for those short on space, for example if you just have a balcony or small terrace on which to work your magic.
The key difference is size. Portable barbies are small and dinky, but otherwise work in much the same way: light your coals, wait until white hot, and grill. What they lack is space – less space for charcoal means a shorter cooking time and less room for food. For a quick dinner, I found them ideal; if you're camping with a few pals, they will easily fit into the car.
What should you look for in a portable barbecue? Weight is an obvious consideration – anything too heavy defeats the point. Ask yourself whether you want legs, which are better on unstable surfaces, or can do without. A lid helps, as it creates convection, the air swirling around the chamber, helping food cook better and taste smokier.
"You want something lightweight, and if you're cooking for a couple of people, you only need a small amount of heat," says Marcus Bawdon, editor of UK BBQ Mag. "If you want to cook bigger cuts for more people, you'll be relatively limited." But Bawdon doesn't recommend the easy cop-out. "Disposable ones are not good in any way whatsoever. They're disposable, intended to be thrown away. The quality of the charcoal is shocking, the smoke is awful, you're left with little time, and the food is poor."
Portable options come in both charcoal and gas (which obviously means carrying around a gas canister), so the choice comes down to preference. Style-wise, there are classic kettle options that are little changed from the 1950s, while more modern designs abound too.
- See also: Telegraph Recommended's review of the best gas BBQs on the market and the best charcoal BBQs.
After speaking to experts, I picked up the most commonly recommended portable BBQs to see which was best. Here's what I found, starting with my favourite.
A little pricier than most other options I tried, but the Cobb certainly stood out. Apparently, the Cobb was designed as an electricity-free cooking system for rural Africa, and dry corn cobs, a common material there, were used as a fuel source. Hence the name.
It's certainly an interesting device – an obscure cylindrical, futuristic looking machine. Supposedly, the domed lid helps it work like a conventional oven, trapping in air. You can even cook a whole chicken, it says, though I didn't try.
It's easy to light – certainly quicker than most. There's a narrow funnel in the centre into which the charcoal goes, so it's all bundled up. This helps it ignite quickly, and you'll reach your required temperature in no time. (It also makes everything much neater and tidier.) Just a handful of coals or briquettes will last longer than most competitors, and cause a roaring heat. It's very fuel-efficient.
You also get a non-stick tray to cook on, which is super easy to clean, as well as a grill. As a bonus, it's incredibly light, and you'll get a carry bag for transportation.
An innovative system – specially designed so fat runs into a moat rather than onto the coals; and the moat can be filled with stock or water, for flavour and moisture – in a relatively simple field. Clever, practical, simple. A hit.
2. Weber Smokey Joe
Why we like it: Classic design, simple as pie
"A cracking little barbecue" says Bawdon, and I'm inclined to agree. Having used one several times, I know full well just how easy and effective it is. After a little assembly (easier than anything Ikea will throw at you), you're set. It's a mini version of the classic kettle – essentially it's had its legs lopped.
Why is it good? Well, firstly, design. Through some clever engineering, the lid locks back into a holder, so you can use it as a windshield when your cooking doesn't require it. It has an ergonomic handle, too, so it's comfortable to transport – and perfectly light.
The legs are sturdy, it doesn't wobble or fall. This means you can just as easily place it on top of a table, rather than on the floor. It fits plenty of charcoal, so you can keep cooking for quite a while. And there's plenty of space – you can easily blaze 20 sausages or more, so it's a larger option than the Cobb.
It's a classic barbecue in miniature. No new tricks to learn, no gizmos or gimmicks. And it'll serve you well for years.
3. Weber Go-Anywhere
Why we like it: Dinky design, highly portable
"This is the go-to portable barbecue," says Bawdon, who has had one for three decades. "It's a brilliant shape, rectangular with a lid, can cook direct and indirect, is very portable, and is very good."
Weber certainly do make no-nonsense barbecues, and this is another solid option, with the difference between the Smokey Joe ultimately boiling down to preference. I found it to be ever-so-slightly less sturdy, and there was a little less room than the Smokey Joe; roughly 10-15 sausages, for example. But it performed perfectly well. As an added bonus, there is also a gas option for those who prefer it.
For portability, the shape is perfect. While the kettle design of the Smokey Joe does take up a little more room, the Go-Anywhere can stack up in your boot Tetris-style. As for the cooking, no issues here. The rectangular shape means you can have different amounts of coal across the device, so you can cook at different temperatures, or just light up one half if you're cooking small amounts.
The most portable option of the lot is this simple little thing from Mountain Warehouse. If you're going camping it's ideal, especially if you're carrying your equipment with you, as it'll pack up into a small bag and weighs practically nothing.
That's because it's super small, and a little flimsy. The attachable metal legs are noticeably shaky. If you're the sort of person who regularly uses throwaways, this is the upgrade for you. It will only cook for a couple of people, fitting around two burgers at a time, and has no lid, which isn't ideal for gourmet barbecue cooking. But for the price it's not bad.
5. Morso Jiko cast iron BBQ
I loved this outdoor stove, though as it's not technically a barbecue, it doesn't make the top of the list. Instead, it's a solid, cast-iron stove fueled by wood. It heats up mega quick and gets roaring hot. There's a hole at the top which fits a pan – any you like, but preferably cast iron to withstand the heat.
With a heavy-duty cast-iron griddle pan I cooked the likes of halloumi, burgers and steak. Smoke swirled out of the front gap, and managed to impart some flavour into the food, giving a hint of outdoorsy-ness despite not being cooked directly on the heat.
The main downside is that, as it's solid iron, it's heavy. You could easily transport it around by car, but you wouldn't be able to cook too far from where you're parked.
Still, a sturdy option from a top stove manufacturer that should last years.
6. Traeger Ranger pellet grill
This grill, from Utah-based Traeger, will make you want to don a thick check shirt and trucker hat and head to the great outdoors. More a smoker than barbecue, it provides easy smoking and grilling, and is a mightily impressive piece of kit, though comes with a couple of drawbacks.
The idea is simple: on the left-hand side there's a hopper, into which you pour wood pellets (supposedly they have to be Traeger pellets; you can choose your wood, for different flavours). Then you plug it in, select a temperature via the panel, and wait around 15 minutes for it to heat up.
On the right is the grill, and a drip tray which protects dripping fat from the heat source. You can line this with foil for even easier cleaning. There's an excellent cast iron plancha, too, which gets searingly hot and I found perfect for smoky, woody, crispy fried bacon.
You can grill, sear or smoke practically anything here, and the pellets last a long time. If they are running low, you can top up at any time. Logically, the hotter you go, the quicker the pellets will burn. Overall I found results to be excellent, and the device fun to use.
However, there were one or two drawbacks. Firstly, it's heavy: 27.5kg, to be precise. Fine for driving into the wilderness; not so much for hiking or general hefting around the home. It also requires electricity, so you'll have to take that into consideration when out and about.
This is one for the serious barbecuers – people smoking and slow-cooking racks of ribs or whole chickens. It has earned a starry reputation in this field, and deservedly so. But if you're just after a few burgers, steaks and sausages – and by all means, it can do those well – you're better off looking for something a little cheaper.


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Throughout history, we all know that women always got the shorter end of the stick. Jobs, income, voting, and so much more. However, as women in 2019, we can't dwell on the old. We need to focus on how we can conquer the new.
I mean, so far, women have been conquering the new so far. Women have been thriving in jobs and income lately. For instance, according to a study by Harvard Business School, 23 percent of mothers' daughters got paid more than them when they were working at their age. That's pretty amazing. Another interesting finding was that according to a catalyst article titled "Report: The Bottom Line: Connecting Corporate Performance and Gender Diversity," stated, "Companies with the highest representation of women on their top management teams experienced better financial performance than companies with the lowest women's representation." Not only does this demonstrate how women are more than capable of making an impact in our world but how companies are realizing this.
Personally, I feel that society has come a long way from where we started. Even though not all women have equality in this country, we can't deny that there was improvement. However, that doesn't mean we can't do better. Personally, I feel if more women participate in the women's movement, whether it is standing up for a female employee at work or just standing up for women in general, and bringing awareness to the powerful women in society, there will be an even brighter future for America and American women.
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