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Verbena is one of the easiest, low-maintenance plants that could be placed in the garden. Verbena is a drought-tolerant, heat loving and colorful plant that provides color from spring until frost.
Growing Problems
Verbenas have to be planted with plenty of space around them for good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. The soil must have good drainage and must not stay moist for long periods of time.
Varieties to Consider
- Verbena 'Empress Flair Peach' 'Empress Flair Peach' is a salmon-colored verbena from the HGTV Plant Collection that has a semi-mounding habit. Use in window boxes, at the edge of a boarder, or let it creep around an accent boulder. 'Empress Flair Peach' is an annual for most of the country, but the colorful performance throughout the summer makes this verbena worth all the effort.
- Verbena 'Tapien Blue Violet' Tapien 'Blue Violet' is a dense, low-growing violet-colored verbena. It has very lacy textured foliage and covers the ground in tiny blooms. It is hardy in zones 9 to 11, but it survived 2011's mild winter in the HGTV Knoxville garden at zone 7. Any purple flowering plant pairs great with something bright. Bright barberry or chartreuse sweet potato make excellent plant combinations for a purple verbena.
- Verbena bonariensis - Verbena on a Stick This verbena is a perennial for zones 6 through 10. This verbena grows 3 to 5 feet tall and does not grow as dense which makes it less prone to powdery mildew. Verbena on a stick is great for flower arrangements, and hummingbirds love it!
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Canadian frigate, auxiliary ship deploy on Indo Asia Pacific mission
Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina on Wednesday departed the Esquimalt naval base in company of support ship M/V Asterix, starting a deployment which will see the duo operate in the Pacific Ocean, Asia, Middle East and East Africa.
Asterix returned to sea after completing a five-month Asia-Pacific deployment in December last year.
The deployment of Regina and Asterix is in support of operation Projection, Canada's ongoing commitment to the region with its international security partners.
After initially supporting operation Projection, the ships will transition to operation Artemis in March to work with the Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150). CTF 150 is part of the Combined Maritime Force, which is a naval coalition of 33 partner nations that promotes security and stability in international waters of the Middle East regions.
Upon completion of their support to operation Artemis the ships will transition back to operation Projection for the remainder of their deployment and continue their engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.
HMCS Regina's deployment represents Canada's third deployment to the Asia-Pacific region under operation Projection, following the deployment of HMCS Calgary from August to December 2018. These deployments contribute to the Royal Canadian Navy's persistent maritime presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Of note, this deployment also marks the third operational deployment of a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, and the first deployment of a Cyclone with the Pacific Fleet.
"In 2018, Asterix and its expert crew of Federal Fleet Services staff excelled on its Asia-Pacific tour, at an operational tempo higher than any other ship in Canada's naval fleet," Spencer Fraser, CEO of Federal Fleet Services commented. "We now look forward to venturing out further during 2019 into the Middle East and East Africa alongside the Royal Canadian Navy and our international security partners. Later this month I look forward to sharing details of Asterix's cutting-edge, cost-effective and fast-track design with world navies who are looking to procure naval support ships at the Naval Support Ships Conference in London, UK."


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Renewable Energy
The world is too large, too populated, and too dependent on energy to keep generating it by burning things. The technology is now within our grasp to begin converting America to clean, renewable, sustainable energy, and it is irresponsible of us not to take this path.
Other nations are rapidly outpacing us in renewable energy, and we are forfeiting our role of leadership. Renewable energy can create millions of new, high-paying, long-term employment opportunities for the countries that stay at the leading edge of technology. To cede this advantage to others, especially those with whom we may be in political competition, is unnecessary and poses a threat to our own industry and way of life.


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BREAKING NEWS : New Surveillance Video Has Been Released Involving Michael Brown
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A crowd of protesters gathered outside Ferguson Market & Liquor Sunday night, calling for a boycott of the store where the footage was shot.
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Also during the protests, someone from a dark-colored car fired six or seven shots toward the protest, striking a police cruiser but injuring no one, police said. The car got away.
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New surveillance video from the convenience store shows Michael Brown before he was shot dead by police officer Darren Wilson in 2014.
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Brown was accused of robbing the store, leading to the confrontation with police that ended his life.
A documentary that premiered at the festival showed the footage, which sees Brown inside the store less than 12 hours before the shooting.
That video sparked some overnight protests in Missouri.
Filmmakers stated the video suggests Brown didn't rob the store but instead was involved in a drug deal with the store clerks.
CNN reports a lawyer representing the store refutes that theory.
The full video is expected to be released later Monday.
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As the nectarine vision of Rumi hovers ever nearer the "main stream" of our culture, this intriguing meeting of words and visuals, of ancient tradition and modern interpretation, brings together the timeless poetic blossomings of Rumi, the 13th century Sufi poet and philosopher, with some extraordinary, contemporary, furead more
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SPLENDOR - NEO CLASSIC BIKERS CLUB is a wild group consisting mostly of Japanese guys in their late 30s or early 40s who have reached the point in their lives where they can buy the bikes they always wanted when they were teenagers, namely the legendary Kawasaki Z1 and Z2 and the Honda CB of the 1970's.
But the group is mostly concerned with having a good time, concentrating on the best of what Japan has to offer, the best roads, the best food, the best drinks, the best onsen(hot springs), and the best companionship.
Here's Stinger borrowing the hair of Nao-chan, the fastest woman in SPLENDOR.
The leader, known as Marcy, is a man who has devoted his life to the fine art of having a good time.
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The outdoor pool is heated by the local hot spring.
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We had lunch at Koiwai Nojo, a farm that is one of Japan's main dairy producers.
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This weekend we received some wonderful news. Gollancz is delighted to report that six of our authors have been shortlisted for Locus 2017 awards. Please join us in congratulating our authors who are shortlisted for the 2017 Locus Awards. Best SF Novel The Medusa Chronicles by Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds Take Back […]Read More
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Meet the Staff
Leonardo, Dental Assistant
Leonardo received his dental assistant training at Broward College and passed his Dental Assisting National Board in 2016. He decided to continue his training in the dental field to become a dentist so that he could help treat patients and educate them on how to maintain beautiful and healthy teeth. Leonardo is working full time as Premier Smile Center's lead dental assistant while earning his dental degree.
Shavonne, Dental Assistant
Born in Texas, Shavonne began her dental training in Las Vegas at the age of 17. Shavonne loves her work, and her highest priority is to keep patients comfortable and make them feel like family. When not in the office, Shavonne enjoys being outdoors and engaging in water sports. She also loves to travel and experience new things.
Mallory, Lead Dental Hygienist
Mallory received her bachelor's degree at Arkansas State University in 2009 and moved to South Florida in 2010. Mallory started off as a dental assistant in 2011 but soon decided to train as a dental hygienist at Sanford-Brown College. Mallory loves helping patients and educating them on how to maintain healthy smiles. She is very good at keeping patients comfortable and relaxed during their visits. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and friends as well as her dogs. She also loves serving at her church and going to the beach on the weekends.
Dakota, Dental Hygienist
Dakota graduated from Sanford Brown Institute and became part of the Premier Smile Center family in 2014. As a kid, she loved going to the dentist for her check-ups and cleanings. She admired her hygienist and knew at a young age that she wanted to help people achieve the beautiful smiles they always wanted. Dakota enjoys educating her patients so that they can attain their optimum oral health and eliminate the need for future dental work.
Manouchka, Hygiene Coordinator
Manouchka is Premier Smile Center's hygiene coordinator. Her goal is to provide excellent patient care and to keep patients happy. She prides herself on getting patients scheduled in a way that helps them to achieve optimum oral health. She is excellent at communicating with patients and accommodating their busy schedules to get them in for regular maintenance appointments. Manouchka has a cheerful, "can-do" attitude. In her free time, she enjoys singing and dancing. She also loves making others laugh and is an excellent team player.
Jessica, New Patient Coordinator / Public Relations
Jessica is a native of Ft. Lauderdale and came back here after studying at Florida State University and living in Miami for 10 years. As our New Patient Coordinator, Jessica has the goal of helping more people find out about Premier Smile Center's services and increasing patient loyalty in order to help as many people as possible achieve their smile goals. Jessica is always around the office to answer any questions patients have about our new dental offices. Outside of work, she loves getting involved with community activities and donating her time to be of service to others.
Kenneth, Office Manager
Originally from Lawrence, Massachusetts, Kenneth has been with Premier Smile Center since 2008. As the Office Manager, Kenneth not only keeps the office running smoothly, but he also ensures that our patients are happy with every aspect of their visit and he is excellent at listening to their concerns. Outside the office, he enjoys reading and spending time with his family. Kenneth also has a great sense of humor and enjoys making others laugh and smile.
Samantha, Financial Coordinator
Samantha has been with Premier Smile Center for almost three years. As the Financial Coordinator of the office, she helps our patients understand all of their payment options. She is familiar with most dental insurance plans and helps ensure that our patients get maximum coverage for their dental services. Samantha also manages the doctors' schedules and works to set appointments that will accommodate our patients' schedules. Samantha likes to help educate patients on how to maintain excellent oral hygiene and a beautiful smile in a way that fits their budget.
Yesenia, Insurance Coordinator
Our insurance coordinator Yesenia is a GO GETTER! She processes all insurance billings for patient services and is responsible for all insurance verification's. Yesenia communicates to staff and patients regarding the insurance coverage and makes sure everything is accurate and correct for each visit. She takes pride in her tasks at work to insure each day is productive and efficient. Alongside with coordinating and handling payments from insurance carriers, she troubleshoots any issues related to patient accounts. Yesenia is very personal with each and every patient, in order to give quality service and provide a memorable experience.
Monique, Financial Coordinator
Monique was born and raised in south Florida. She wants to make sure everyone's visit is pleasant and memorable. As the Financial Coordinator of the office, she helps our patients understand all of their payment options, making sure that you leave the office with all questions answered. Because she has a Dental Assisting background, she is able to explain the dental procedure as well as the cost to the patients so that you have a better understanding of what is happening not only in a clinic matter but a financial matter as well. She loves to help all of the patients achieve a health smile, without having any barriers.
Raquel, Patient Coordinator
Our Patient Coordinator Racquel was born and raised in Miami, FL. Here at Premier Smile Center she enjoys putting smiles on our patients' faces from the minute they call the office all the way through to their office visit. As the patient coordinator, she makes it her responsibility to make sure every visit is personable and memorable one. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her kids and family.
Yutaka Brown, Dental Assistant
Yutaka is a native of Fort Lauderdale. She graduated from Sandford Brown Institute in 2015. Setting out with a purpose and passion to help others with their oral health care, she started working here at Premier Smile Center in August of 2018. When she's not here in the office she enjoys spending time with her son and family. She also enjoys cooking.
Katerine, Dental Assistant
Katerine is one of our registered dental assistants at Premier Smile Center & has been with the team since 2017. Katerine likes to help educate patients on how to maintain excellent oral health. Her highest priority is to keep patients comfortable and relaxed during appointments. Raised in Fort Lauderdale, Katerine loves being outdoors & experiencing new adventures. Outside the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Alyx, Dental Hygientist
Alyx is a native to Fort Lauderdale and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in 2007. Soon after, she realized her passion was in the dental field. She became a dental assistant in 2010 and decided to pursue her dental hygiene career at Sanford-Brown College in 2013. Alyx loves to help educate her patients on how to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime. Her focus is to create a positive and comfortable experience for her patients at every visit. When she is not at the office, Alyx enjoys making memories with her loved ones including her husband and their 2 dogs and 2 cats.
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I used to have plenty of time at my disposal, and no doubt someday I'll get that time back, being free to meander from water to water in search of dreams. But, for now, I have to make the most of my time and plan trips carefully in order to get full enjoyment from them. This weekend was such an event, a weekend away with three great friends at a local venue with the makings of becoming a very special fishery.
I have known it in the past as Greenridge Farm, but the now called FLE Fishery at Ampfield, just outside Romsey in the heart of Hampshire, has recently undertaken a change which I'm sure with propel this wonderful haven into one of the most popular lakes in the south. The pool itself is around an acre in size with an island and a series of bays. There are 15 stunning carp present that range from 20 to over 30lbs, so when that float dips you can be sure whatever is hooked is certainly going to be a bit special.
Set among picturesque and tranquil woodland the lake looked fabulous when I arrived early on Friday morning. I was greeted by Graham (FLE fishery manager) who prepared us a cup of tea before giving me a tour of the Top Lake. I'd fished there before with my Dad two years previous, that was before they had their problems with topmouth gudgeon, but what Graham has done since the pool was drained and all the fish removed is simply genius and probably every carpers dream.
The Hut End
Faced with having to start all over again Graham had a vision, a goal that was sure to ensure that the Top Lake cements its place in local carp fishing folklore. Some of the existing swims were retired leaving just 7 from the original 16, willow fences were erected around its perimeter, the island was trimmed and reinforced with hazel edging and an out of bounds bank was established to create a safe haven for the carp.
Graham carefully handpicked 15 carp, quality carp that range from 20 to over 30lbs. These are young fish, good lookers that will grow well creating big fish fishing for years to come. The fishing at the lake is booked on a weekend basis with up to 4 anglers sharing the pool. The weekend session starts Friday morning and runs till Sunday tea time, leaving the rest of the week unfished. You can check availability and book in through their website. http://www.forlifeexp.com
The general idea is that it won't be a runs water, far from it, but you will have the chance to get up close and personal with big carp that will just continue to get bigger year after year. Stalking lends itself well to the Top Lake with its many bays and overhangs, float fishing in the edge is sure to be a favourite with margins averaging a metre or more in depth very close to the bank. Camaraderie will be the order of the day with groups of friends enjoying such facilities as an anglers hut, summer house and fire pit as well as a fully functional toilet block. Fellowship was certainly high on the list during our weekend.
The Summer House
So the scene was set, four traditional anglers were to spend the three days and two nights on the Top Lake, to catch one of the stunning carp that reside within those overgrown banks would have been nice, but it wasn't seen as the be all and end all. The traditional angler enjoys far more than simply catching fish, and all those extra things, such as the flora and fauna, the companionship, the laughs and the relaxation are so easily achieved at such a marvellous place.
As soon as I started on my tour of the pool with Graham, it was clear that what he had created was the perfect venue for anglers of many disciplines, the pleasure angler, the hardened carper and the traditionalist alike. As we walked and talked we saw the resident colony of moorhens, Terry the terrapin and a few of the pool's other inhabitants, the ones below the surface, blatantly visible by observing the sheer amount of water being displaced by their movement through the murky water. Our unseen adversaries appeared colossal.
With much of the emphasis surrounding those magnificent carp, it came as no surprise when Graham informed me that he'd like us to use the carp care products he provided. Weigh slings, unhooking cradle, large net and even top notch scales on a tripod are there for every angler to use. As well as ensuring that each and every angler has sufficient equipment to safeguard the fish, it also acts to prevent the chance of disease being transferred from other waters, they really have thought of everything at FLE.
Just as soon as our tour was over and the last drop of warm tea was finished Graham bid me farewell, he had a tuition session to attend to on one the venue's canal sections and I was keen to make a start. Fennel and John were due to arrive after lunch and Tim later in the evening, so in the meantime I thought it would be rude not to interrogate the banks some, slowly unload the car, make camp and, perhaps, to have a cast or two. The Opposite end of the lake from the car park looked a good place to camp for the weekend, the summer house and fire pit, coupled with the pools widest grassy banks, made it the perfect spot.
An area opposite the island seemed to be attracting some activity; the water close to the bank was rocking frequently and sheets of bubbles rose to the surface. It looked so easy, although the water was coloured and actual fish spotting was going to be tricky, the sheer bulk of the fish was always going to give their presence away in only a metre or so of water. I set up a Mark IV carp rod, slid the reel bands onto a Bakelite centrepin and attached a small quill float. A nice chunk of luncheon meat was threaded onto a size 6 hook (with crushed barb as per fishery rules) and a gentle swing saw the float settle just above the spot the bubbles had been rising.
I half expected it to slide under straight away, but it didn't. Instead, pin prick bubbles continued to surface all around my float, which never dipped once. I gathered there and then that the pool must be going through a period where naturals are in abundance, just another obstacle to manoeuvre and another challenge we'd have to get around in order to catch a carp. I tried three or four different areas around the pool, fished for around three hours or so, baited some spots for later, introduced a few floaters and when that was done I began making camp.
Fennel and John arrived around 2pm, Graham gave them a quick tour after which I showed them around some more and pointed out what observations I'd made since arriving. With the cars unloaded we set about finishing off camp, up went the shelters, fishing spots were allocated and stalking spots were eyed up. All through lunch we continued to see fish show themselves, not in the true sense of the word, but with their movements and the rocking of the water. Already we were starting to work out areas they preferred, and Fennel wasted no time in finding a nice area close to the end of the island to mount his attack.
Soon after tea time Tim arrived. Now we were all together it was time to get on with some fishing and, early evening, meet back at camp for a barbeque and a few glasses of red. Nobody caught anything on that first day, it was hot with the odd shower and although the surrounding area consisted of well-established woods, there was still a nice breeze on the water. Fennel was the only one who actually got some fish interested in feeding; a few swirls under the crusts he allowed to drift along the margin filled us all with confidence. As per usual, a few of those crusts did disappear, but sadly not the one with the hook inside.
After the rain...
Me being me, I decided I'd have a couple of rods out overnight, and was the only one in our party to do so. This consisted of one rod with a centrepin fished so that the loud ratchet would wake me should I get a run, the other with a Mitchell 300 fixed spool on a Heron bite alarm. One rod was cast under a tree to the right of my pitch, and the other fished across to a winter bait hopper on the opposite bank. It looked good and with the areas baited it was time to join in the festivities. Soon enough the fire pit was fed logs which were set alight at the same time as the barbeque. The wine was opened and a great evening was had by all.
From left: Me, Tim, John (aka Alby Tross due to his considerable wingspan complete with collapsible camping candelabra with citronella candles) and Fennel
I was using my new French army WW2 canvas tent for the first time, which happened to be the same one as Fennel was using. With a single blow up mattress inside along with my trusty sleeping bag I was cosy, warm and soon asleep. I turned in before the others in the hope of waking early, seeing the first rays of sunlight on the pool and perhaps tricking one of those big carp before they were fully awake. Rain fell through the night but morning was dry and the sky was clear, it was the start of a beautiful day.
Like a fire in the sky...
Mist rose in columns and as the sun began to cast its beams through the trees to the right of camp, the water was still for the most part, wobbling only when Terry cruised through, a moorhen ducked through the marginal growth or a carp moved just under the surface. I emerged from the shelter, realised that the lines hadn't moved and wound both rods in prior to exploring the pool. My friends snored happily. It was as atmospheric a carpers morning as I'd ever experienced. I tried to capture it with my camera as best I could, but it never quite looks the same.
Simply Magical...
With my two bottom bait rods, net and mat in tow, I crept ever so quietly round the top bay, past the bait feeder and to the margin alongside the double swim. This was where I'd seen most of the activity so with both traps laid I retreated to the little white bench and watched the world awake. As the day previous, I observed what were obviously feeding fish, and I was as close as I could get to them, but they just seemed so disinterested in what I was laying before them. It was as if they were totally ignoring my baits in favour of something else, something far tastier than luncheon meat, sweetcorn or worms. As I sat there I watched the resident kingfisher land on one of Fennel's redundant rods, I just knew that was an omen for something wonderful.
With all the observations made I still remained confident that one of us would capture one of these elusive beasts. It was unfamiliar territory for me, but Fennel, going by what I'd seen the afternoon previous, knew fully what he was doing in such a situation. His faith in worms seemed the obvious choice, if the carp were feeding on naturals then what better than a nice bunch of wrigglys? At a little after 8am I returned to camp, lit the Kelly Kettle and proceeded to make a pot of tea. Once the four cups were made (a blend of earl grey and assam with a smidge of honey) I woke my three friends, and whilst they enjoyed that first brew of the day I readied pot number two.
Tea time...
We assessed the prospects for the day, Fennel crept off to his spot near the end of the island past the bridge, Tim opted to fish near the bridge, John sat in his own pitch and float fished a worm out in front and I cast the bottom rods back to where they'd been fishing overnight. The sky was gradually beginning to darken, there was rain in the air and by mid-morning my eyes were starting to get heavy. I climbed into the shelter, laid down and rested my eyes just as the heaven opened. For a few minutes I listened to the rain drumming against the canvas above me, a sound that always has a lullaby effect on me; I was soon in another place dreaming wonderful dreams.
I slept soundly for a couple of hours and woke expecting to meet up with my friends, but they too had crawled into their respective homes and as the wind and rain began to subside the sun started to shine through the ever increasing gaps in the cloud. The lake steamed for a time after, not as dramatically as the morning, but still enough to create a feel of contentment. At around lunchtime I prepared another pot of tea just in time for the awakening of my companions.
The afternoon session began after lunch, everyone dispersed to their spots, the sun's strength grew and those carp were becoming more visible. I was watching a carp under the bridge whilst contemplating the best plan of attack when I looked up just in time to see Fennel perform the best cast I've seen with a centrepin, his Hardy cane rod was matched with a Speedia reel and the bunch of worms landed inches from the island. I watched as Fennel punched the air and said "Yes", it was one of those casts that has 'Take' written all over it, especially as I later learnt that a carp had been feeding in that very spot.
I got back to my own fishing and was watching some movement to the right of my pitch when I heard the screech of Fennel's Speedia, I knew straight away what had happened and rushed over to assist with the netting. He told me it was a heavy, ponderous fish which didn't run too far, just circled deep round and round. With the net head dipped I watched the fish come towards the platform, surface and try to head for the stanchions beneath us, with a little twist and a flick I worked the net into the fish's path which thankfully went in at the first time of asking.
I shook Fennel's hand and congratulated him on a wonderfully skilful piece of angling; he thanked me for the deft netting. The fish was big, 23 he said, 25 I said, but I was being conservative, it was a deep bodied fish with high shoulders and bags of power. With everything ready we weighed the stunning mirror at 26lb 10oz, took some photos and as Fennel leant across the platform releasing the fish I snapped away some more. It was a marvellous moment, we hoped one of us would catch one, to see one on the bank and we did.
Well deserved...
After something like half an hour of recapping the capture over and over, I was somehow more determined to catch one of those splendid creatures myself. Taking a leaf out of Fennel's book I rigged up similarly with a hookful of worms suspended by a blob of floating putty and went off in search of something to cast at. Opposite my pitch I stood and watched two carp cruise around looking as though they might be susceptible take a slowly sinking bunch of wriggle worms, but until almost dark I must have dropped not only worms but bread crust and dog biscuits onto carp noses with so much as a swirl.
As darkness fell I laid my two traps as before and retired with my friends to the fire pit. We had more than a few giggles, the company was first class and over a bottle of champagne we toasted not only Fennel's capture but also our recently departed friend Richard. Richard was originally due to be with us but lost his battle with illness before his time. He was with us in spirit though; perhaps he had a hand in Fennel's capture? Maybe he sent the nightjar to serenade us into the night. Sometime around midnight we called it a day and clambered into our pits.
I slept soundly and woke on Sunday morning slightly later than previously, but still fairly early and, once more, long before the others. I missed the sunrise however, and any atmospheric mist had already been burnt away. It was the final day which always saddens me somewhat on trips like these, but somehow I felt that FLE Top Lake had already been kind to us, giving up one of its gems and spoiling us with enchanting mornings and dreamy evenings. The pressure to catch was off, it would have been nice to land one myself, but at the same time it would only make my eventual return visit and any future capture even more special.
The plan for the final day was to relax, enjoy the time we had left and to soak up the Top Lake aura. Graham had been the perfect host regularly popping down to see if we needed anything. The tackle shop they have now has all the essentials so there are no worries about running out of anything. He also stocks bait in case you run out, including wriggly stuff. If you wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle, with a few friends, angle for big carp without having to travel abroad at a venue that has everything you could need, then look no further.
For the early part of the morning I sat in the Lafuma reading my copy of Chris Yates' 'Lost Diary', a great read that mentions another of my favourite pools, Waggoners Wells, which made me want to revisit at some point this summer. The two waters had their similarities, but were also worlds apart. The secluded feel of the Top Lake was a breath of fresh air, upon arrival you are handed a key to the gate; nobody is permitted to enter but you, your party and Graham and his tea, leaving you to relax and fish in peace. Waggoners, being a National Trust site, couldn't be busier!
At around 8am I made a pot of tea and woke my chums with a brew. Soon they were up and back to their fishing with Time and Fennel concentrating either side of the bridge, John creeping into position at the head of the pool past the Summer House and I wander around casually looking for that opportunity to arise. It was a lazy day, a sunny one too with a breeze that had swung round and was now blowing towards us from the car park. "Westerly" Fennel informed me, perhaps there could be one final twist?
Carp continued to show themselves, around the island, along most margins and out in the bays but as hard as I tried, with every method and bait at my disposal, Still I could not bring leviathan to the bank. Fennel came close with a carp sucking the bread from his hook without actually drawing the hook inside, but on that last day it was about as close as we came to more success. Mid-morning saw us begin to think about breaking camp, the shelters were dropped, dried out, rolled up and crammed into their carry bags which are always far too small for some reason.
With most of the things packed away and stacked up alongside the back gate for easy access to the cars, we continued fishing half-heartedly whilst chatting about what a wonderful weekend it had been. Tim was first to back his car up the path, load his boot and bid us farewell. Then Fennel, John and I reluctantly loaded our cars and with handshakes all round we thanked each other for being such wonderful company and vowed to return for another go.


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MONTGOMERY | Alabama Education Association executive secretary Paul Hubbert has been meeting with bingo executives about a proposed statewide oversight commission and a bingo tax that would subsidize education and Medicaid.
�We�re looking at it and talking about it with some folks in the industry,� Hubbert said Thursday. �There�s nothing in agreement, just a couple of discussions.�
Hubbert said he�s considering a statewide constitutional amendment in the legislative session that begins Tuesday. The amendment would standardize electronic bingo operations in the 18 locations where it now operates, create an appointed oversight commission, establish regulations for expansion and levy taxes.
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�They don�t pay taxes on the handle, the same taxes that Mississippi gaming operations do,� Hubbert said.
The proposal sets up a battle against Gov. Bob Riley, whose special bingo prosecutor has started raiding electronic bingo halls and issuing warnings about alleged illegal machines.
�Gov. Riley is opposed to the expansion of gambling in Alabama,� said press secretary Todd Stacy. �Not only that, the law is clear. The so-called bingo machines that are really slot machines are illegal in Alabama.�
Dog track and bingo magnate Milton McGregor wants bingo expanded to Jefferson County, where he owns a horse and dog track.
�It�s obvious [McGregor] wants to include Birmingham in bingo,� Hubbert said.
Riley, however, doesn�t buy the argument that bingo is a revenue generator, Stacy said.
�An effort to tax as a means to produce revenue is a red herring and a distraction away from the real agenda to legitimize an illegal enterprise in the state,� he said.
The state has 18 local constitutional amendments allowing so-called charity bingo played on thousands of machines at
facilities around the state, including Greene County.
�This would be apply to those existing now, and if anyone wanted to come under it, it would require a high set of standards, a significant investment and be regulated by a state gaming commission and pay taxes,� Hubbert said.
Hubbert said he�s not sure how much money the bingo industry brings in, but he said that some estimates put it at nearly a billion-dollar industry. He said he has also heard revenue of $200 million.
That would still be a far cry from what is needed to eliminate the effects of proration and economic downturn in the state budgets. �Someone said that [$200 million] could double in 10 years,� Hubbert said.
The school and the General Fund budgets have been cut a net total of about $800 million this year and could possibly face cuts of $1.3 billion or more next year.
Stacy said Riley doesn�t have proposed new funding sources for the budgets. �The governor will not propose new taxes,� he said.
Hubbert envisions a bingo regulatory commission appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, House speaker, House and Senate pro tems, and the chief justice. All but one are Democrats.
McGregor and Nat Winn, the president and CEO of Greenetrack, could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon.
Session could focus on bingo taxes, oversight
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Structural Zones in Large Static Ingot. Forecasts for Continuously Cast Brass Ingot
Z. Lipnicki
W. Wołczyński
A.W. Bydałek
A.A. Ivanova
Archives of Foundry Engineering | 2016 | No 3
Theory of crystallizations
Thermal gradients' field
Structural zones
Brass ingot
Operating point in the mold
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Some metallographic studies performed on the basis of the massive forging steel static ingot, on its cross-section, allowed to reveal the following morphological zones: a/ columnar grains (treated as the austenite single crystals), b/ columnar into equiaxed grains transformation, c/ equiaxed grains at the ingot axis. These zones are reproduced theoretically by the numerical simulation. The simulation was based on the calculation of both temperature field in the solidifying large steel ingot and thermal gradient field obtained for the same boundary conditions. The detailed analysis of the velocity of the liquidus isotherm movement shows that the zone of columnar grains begins to disappear at the first point of inflection and the equiaxed grains are formed exclusively at the second point of inflection of the analyzed curve. In the case of the continuously cast brass ingots three different morphologies are revealed: a/ columnar structure, b/ columnar and equiaxed structure with the CET, and c/ columnar structure with the single crystal formation at the ingot axis. Some forecasts of the temperature field are proposed for these three revealed morphologies. An analysis / forecast of the behavior of the operating point in the mold is delivered for the continuously cast ingot. A characteristic delay between some points of breakage of the temperature profile recorded at the operating point and analogous phenomena in the solidifying alloy is postulated.
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Some Similarities / Differences between Steel Static and Virtual Brass Static Casting
A.A. Ivanova
B. Kania
P. Kwapisiński
W. Wołczyński
Archives of Foundry Engineering | 2017 | vol. 17 | No 1
Fundamentals of foundry processes
Mathematical modeling of structure
FCCT and CET transitions
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An innovative method for determining the structural zones in the large static steel ingots has been described. It is based on the mathematical interpretation of some functions obtained due to simulation of temperature field and thermal gradient field for solidifying massive ingot. The method is associated with the extrema of an analyzed function and with its points of inflection. Particularly, the CET transformation is predicted as a time-consuming transition from the columnar- into equiaxed structure. The equations dealing with heat transfer balance for the continuous casting are presented and used for the simulation of temperature field in the solidifying virtual static brass ingot. The developed method for the prediction of structural zones formation is applied to determine these zones in the solidifying brass static ingot. Some differences / similarities between structure formation during solidification of the steel static ingot and virtual brass static ingot are studied. The developed method allows to predict the following structural zones: fine columnar grains zone, (FC), columnar grains zone, (C), equiaxed grains zone, (E). The FCCT-transformation and CET-transformation are forecast as sharp transitions of the analyzed structures. Similarities between steel static ingot morphology and that predicted for the virtual brass static ingot are described.
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Role of the Structural and Thermal Peclet Numbers in the Brass Continuous Casting
A.A. Ivanova
Z. Lipnicki
P. Kwapisiński
W. Wołczyński
Archives of Foundry Engineering | 2017 | vol. 17 | No 2
Fundamentals of foundry processes
Growth Law
Continuously cast brass ingot
Shape of the s/l interface
Structural zones
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The Structural Peclet Number has been estimated experimentally by analyzing the morphology of the continuously cast brass ingots. It allowed to adapt a proper development of the Ivantsov's series in order to formulate the Growth Law for the columnar structure formation in the brass ingots solidified in stationary condition. Simultaneously, the Thermal Peclet Number together with the Biot, Stefan, and Fourier Numbers is used in the model describing the heat transfer connected with the so-called contact layer (air gap between an ingot and crystallizer). It lead to define the shape and position of the s/l interface in the brass ingot subjected to the vertical continuous displacement within the crystallizer (in gravity). Particularly, a comparison of the shape of the simulated s/l interface at the axis of the continuously cast brass ingot with the real shape revealed at the ingot axis is delivered. Structural zones in the continuously cast brass ingot are revealed: FC – fine columnar grains, C – columnar grains, E – equiaxed grains, SC – single crystal situated axially.
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Structural Transformations Versus Hard Particles Motion in the Brass Ingots
P. Kwapisiński
W. Wołczyński
A.A. Ivanova
E. Olejnik
Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2017 | vol. 62 | No 4
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US diplomatic mission could soon return to Libya, military official says
Six years after a deadly attack on the US consulate in Libya's Benghazi, conditions on the ground may prompt the return of a US diplomatic mission to Libya, according to Colonel Adam Chalkley, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response Africa.
"There were indications that… recent improvements in the landscape and the operating environment of Libya were suggestive that a reintroduction of a diplomatic mission was on the near horizon," Chalkley was quoted by Military.com as saying.
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Book Updates: Added Remarks and Notes – September
A summary of book recommendations and updates from the books page for the month of September 2016. This is a monthly post emailed out to my newsletter. I'm also always on the hunt for good books contact or tweet @juvoni.
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The Medium is the Massage
by Marshall Mcluhan Quientin Fiore
Tags: Philosophy, Design, Art, Sociology
Rating: 5.5/10 — Reading Ease: 3/4 —Reading Time: 4 hours
"The ear favours no particular "point of view." We are enveloped by sound. It forms a seamless web around us. We say, "Music shall fill the air." We never say, "Music shall fill a particular segment of the air."We hear sounds from everywhere, without ever having to focus. Sounds come from "above," from "below," from in "front" of us, from "behind" us, from our "right," from our "left." We can't shut out sound automatically. We simply are not equipped with earlids. Where a visual space is an organised continuum of a uniformed connected kind, the ear world is a world of simultaneous relationships." —Marshall McLuhan
3 Reasons to Read
- Insightful 1960s perspective of where marking and media is heading towards.
- A book that uses media to explain media.
- History on the evolution of media and it's effects.
On the Shortness of Life
by Seneca
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The Life We Bury
by Allen Eskens
Tags: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller
Rating: 7/10 — Reading Ease: 4/4 —Reading Time: 7 hours
"We are surrounded every day by the wonders of life, wonders beyond comprehension that we simply take for granted. I decided that day that I would live my life—not simply exist. If I died and discovered heaven on the other side, well, that'd be just fine and dandy. But if I didn't live my life as if I was already in heaven, and I died and found only nothingness, well…I would have wasted my life. I would have wasted my one chance in all of history to be alive."— Allen Eskens
3 Reasons to Read
- Well written mystery story.
- Gripping story of a college student who had to complete a writing assignment and wrote about a convicted murderer on his deathbed.
- Lessons on responsibility.
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
Tags: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Horror
Rating: 8.5/10 — Reading Ease: 4/4 —Reading Time: 7 hours
"You're alive, Bod. That means you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream anything. If you can change the world, the world will change. Potential. Once you're dead, it's gone. Over. You've made what you've made, dreamed your dream, written your name. You may be buried here, you may even walk. But that potential is finished." — Neil Gaiman
3 Reasons to Read
- If you enjoyed the Jungle Book or Tarzan, you'll probably enjoy this as well.
- The story of a boy named Bod who was raised in and by the Graveyard.
- A rich and vibrant world, that will keep you engaged all the way through.
by Marcus Aurelius
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
by Ed Catmul
Tags: Business, Management & Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Biographies & Memoirs, Technology
"Getting the right people and the right chemistry is more important than getting the right idea." — Ed Catmull
Rating: 9.5/10 — Reading Ease: 3/4 —Reading Time: 10 hours
3 Reasons to Read
- The ideals and techniques that have made Pixar so successful and wide admired.
- How to build and work in high performing teams.
- How to unlock and unleash your creativity.
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On the Shortness of Life
by Seneca
Tags: Classics, Philosophy, Self Help, Stoicism
Rating: 8.5/10 — Reading Ease: 3/4 —Reading Time: 3 hours
"Life is long, if you know how to use it." — Seneca
3 Reasons to Read
- Insights into the art of living.
- The importance of reason and morality.
- Principles of stoicism that can guide your through life based on simple and timeless wisdom.
by Marcus Aurelius
Tags: Classics, Philosophy, Self Help, Stoicism
Rating: 8/10 — Reading Ease: 2/4 —Reading Time: 8 hours
"You have power over your mind not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." — Marcus Aurelius
3 Reasons to Read
- Thoughts on dealing with pain and misfortune.
- Learning how to be more rational and observant of things within and outside our control.
- Stoic principles from Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, one of the 'good' emperors.


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William D. (Bill) Irvin and Benjamin L. (Ben) Greenbaum have been valuing items for over thirty years. Both of us are members in good standing with the International Society of Appraisers. Our experience and credentials meet the requirements to act as Qualified Appraisers for appraisal reports submitted to the IRS. As such, we regularly conduct inventories, research, and analysis of tangible personal property appraisals for fiduciaries, attorneys, institutions, insurers and individuals. Clients have included both in-state and out-of-state clients as well as the National Park Service (NPS) and United States Marshals Service (USMS). Appraisal services have included individual objects with values in excess of $1,000,000 and as esteemed as Robert E. Lee's gauntlets and autographed letters from Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, while serving as President.
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The valuation and sale of an extensive ephemera and artifact collection from the Continental Iron Works, builder of the USS Monitor.
An inheritance appraisal of a fine, general Civil War collection for descendants of a decedent, long time collector; the collection contained firearms, excavated artifacts, buttons and ephemera.
An inheritance and insurance appraisal of a superior Siege of Petersburg theatre, excavated button collection; the collection contained numerous examples of fine Union and Confederate buttons.
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To the right of the dining room table, we've got a white stand which has a black box on top of it, a Grace Wireless Internet Radio. You can get any station you want, anything that interests you when you're not on a computer. Over the past three, four years that we've had it (Time becomes distorted enough in Southern California that what you think may have happened four years ago may actually have happened two years ago, and vice-versa), we've had only Las Vegas stations on, in anticipation of some day moving there, and the hope faded as they years went on, up until now.
The station that's been on the most has been KJUL 104.7. During the school year, with Dad and Meridith at work, Mom and I have had it on during lunch, and for some hours after lunch. They've got the Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Paul Anka, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, The Carpenters, Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadt, Glen Campbell, and others. A good line-up. But imagine hearing those same songs every single day. Some are my favorites, such as "Wichita Lineman," but Sammy Davis Jr.'s "I've Gotta Be Me" for the 24th day in a row? Please; anything else but that! Haven't they got "The Candy Man" in their computers? I could handle that for a bit longer.
For Mom, KJUL has helped her keep hope that we'll become residents of Las Vegas one day. For me, I wanted to find any other station that had never heard of any of these singers. Sunny 106.5 in Vegas would be fine, except that what KJUL does in repeating those songs, Sunny does the same thing. And I don't need to hear "I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole twice in one day.
Yesterday, I understood Mom's need to hope for that better day. I have the same hope, but up until their trip to Vegas, I didn't have the same flame. Mine was set lower. Sure, I wanted to be there, I wanted to live as I should, but I needed to do my research for my next books, to read, to keep my sanity while I lived in Santa Clarita. Living just to survive.
Every late Thursday afternoon, into the early evening, from 5-7 p.m., KJUL's morning host, Scott Gentry, presides over Table for Two, a dining deal in which you order off their menu wherever they are, and Gentry and KJUL pays for your guests. "You buy one, I'll buy one; you buy two, I'll buy two," Gentry always says over the radio during the week and on the day.
Gentry was at the re-opening of the Grand Cafe at Sunset Station, and for the rest of June, that's where he'll be. The menu for the deal has meatloaf, Philly cheese steak, roasted lemon herb chicken, and turkey dinner. Only the Philly cheese steak comes with fries; the rest have mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Mom had the roasted lemon herb chicken, exactly what I would have ordered if I had been there. Dad had the Philly cheese steak.
For Mom, it was a lot more than she could ever have imagined. Even more than the hope she always had. She said it was the first time in years that she had had decent chicken (Santa Clarita's not well known for good meat of any kind in the supermarkets, though sometimes you can find it at Sprouts, but not often, because of the prices they push), but the highlight for her was meeting Scott Gentry. Meridith showed me the pictures Mom sent to her cell phone, and I saw the one Dad sent me by e-mail. Gentry looks exactly as he sounds. He's a tall, permanently amiable man, the voice and soul of the Las Vegas that belongs to residents. He told Mom and Dad that on their radio board in the studio, they can see where people are listening from, and they see us often on there. It's been so long since I've heard Mom that happy, but when you finally get away from the Santa Clarita Valley for a time, your happiness explodes into outer space. She and Dad drove through the Strip later that evening, and she was taking pictures like she was a brand-new tourist. She told Meridith that they have a Checkers, just like the ones we had in Florida, and that the chocolate milk we like so much that we found at the Wal-Mart Supercenter here (I've forgotten the name right now, but it tasted a lot more natural and richer than what we've always had) is there in half-gallon containers. We've always gotten it in the pint bottles because that's all they've had.
The inspector that's supposed to assess how much the insurance company will pay for the car repairs still hasn't shown up, so there's a chance they may still be in Vegas until Monday if he or she doesn't appear today. Yet it gives Mom and Dad more time to explore, and they've got a decent rental, a blue Kia Soul. The last time we had one, in orange, when our PT Cruiser was being repaired by that lack of a mechanic next to Kmart, Dad liked driving it, and they found it at Enterprise, and the guy told Mom and Dad to have a look at it. They like it a lot better than the jeep's bastard child that they had driven the other day. And it's a lot cleaner.
Mom got teary over the phone last night, though, when she realized that had we boarded the dogs and Meridith and I had gone with them, we wouldn't have been home right now to take care of the birds (Mr. Chips and Gizmo) and their food might have run out. Because of this, we'll have to find someone to take care of the birds, too, when we're in Vegas next, just as a precaution. But other than that, she's been very happy, completely satisfied, and I would be as well if I was there, but better that she has it right now. She's needed that more than I do.
Yesterday was the busiest day for me, moreso than when I swept the entire patio. It started with vacuuming Mom and Dad's bedroom and bathroom, the hallway that connects my room and Meridith's room, and our bathroom. Both bathrooms here are carpeted, and I had intended to vacuum Mom and Dad's room, as Dad had asked, after we had put new litter in Mr. Chips and Gizmo's cages, but we had to get to that Ocean Nails Spa in enough time before it closed for the evening so Meridith could get her nails done.
After the vacuuming, my jackets and Meridith's jackets went in the laundry. Then all those were hung up (For about a year and a half now, maybe two years, they've established residency on the back of our chairs in the dining room. All of them), and bedsheets and pillowcases went into the laundry. We figured that Mom and Dad had clean bedsheets at Hawthorne Suites, so we should have some, too. It was funny when we were on the phone with Mom last night, and she said that we should do the linens, because she and Dad did not want to think about that when they got home. Meridith and I looked at each other, because that's exactly what we did, but our own, because we did not want to wash the linens from Mom and Dad's bed, being that their bed is a lot bigger than ours. But later, Meridith said that she'll help me put those linens back on. That's one of today's tasks.
But before the laundry, I swept the garage. I hate the dust and the particles in there that have built up all these years, but as another parental request, it had to be done. And I finally finished reading White House Diary by Jimmy Carter. I can't do much more research for my books with the books I've checked out from the library, being that I've got to return a majority of them this weekend, or at least what I can carry, since nothing else can be checked out from the Valencia library on Saturday, and everything has to go back by next Friday. I did learn of an "express library" that opened in Stevenson Ranch, that has shorter hours, a limited selection of books and DVDs, but they do allow you to pick up holds, so I could switch my County of Los Angeles library card to that branch. But we'll see what happens in the next few weeks, because I might not need that library card anymore. I could be applying for a Henderson library card in due time.
I don't mind returning these books. I have a three-volume biography of Richard Nixon that I bought, in fact, many books pertaining to the Nixon administration; one volume of a Bill Clinton biography; My Life, Bill Clinton's autobiography, books about post-presidential lives, one book entirely containing presidential anecdotes, and I'll have to see what else is in that stack of books. That'll suit me until we move.
Yesterday, I felt like I never stopped moving. That broom kept moving in the garage, and I used the happy-face dust pan to sweep up into a white garbage bag leaves and rock particles and lint. The jackets went into the laundry and were eventually hung up. The bedsheets and pillow cases went in, and I hopped about both sides of my bed, making sure those sheets were in tight. I finished White House Diary and I transcribed what I needed to into that Word file. Actually, by the time I began to transcribe from my notes, I was dead tired. I didn't think I could get through it, but I pushed myself and then finally went to bed at my usual time, between 11:05 and 11:20. When I woke up this morning, my clock confirmed that I had been more tired than usual. Wednesday morning, I woke up at 7:01. Yesterday morning, 7:05. This morning, 7:45.
Most important to me was that I felt my own sense of satisfaction. The chores that were done were part of it, but the majority was from also finishing Cornbread Nation 1: The Best of Southern Food Writing. I've moved on to Man with a Pan, an anthology of essays about men who cook for their families, including Stephen King. And after that, probably Cornbread Nation 2: The United States of Barbecue. I'll take it for now, but just like Mom being excited to meet Scott Gentry and to really see Las Vegas from a truly future resident's point of view, I can't wait to do the same, in combining my love for reading and writing with my love for Las Vegas. That will be life worth living.


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the month of october has been delivering surprises to me for the past days before it bids "au revoir". one of these was turning our monday, october 21 into a family day. why?
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We cannot re-iterate on how easy and simple it is for anyone with a basic knowledge about cpanel, sql amongst a few other things to get started with wordpress to host their own websites. WordPress, makes for an easy to use CMS/Blogging platform and this convenience is seen no better than with forex affiliates. The famous five minute installation (actually it takes much less than five minutes) allows anyone to get started with wordpress and sets them on course to developing their own website promoting forex affiliate programs.
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Akismet is one of the oldest serving plugin used to take control of spam comment and is one of the default wordpress plugins that ships with a fresh install. Sign up for a free account and put in your Akismet API key and you are done. As a second layer of protection against comment spam, make use of Re-Captcha to make it harder for comment spammers to get their way through. And if this still doesn't do its job, install the WP Ban plugin which allows you to directly ban the offending IP, host name or referring URL. Also be careful as you could potentially end up banning yourself if you enter in your own IP address. And lastly, you can also use WordPress' Bad Behaviour Plugin, which does the job it is intended to do.
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text: Developing for Three Versions of a Product 2015-06-19 Paul C Development, software design (0) Every few years the rules change, if you can adapt quickly then you will survive. This blog will focus on my own experience changing from product to product and how developers can cope with the constant change.The Ground RulesIf you have just graduated from College or maybe you have just switched careers and you are excited to start developing in the real world. You have become an expert in current technologies and programming languages. You arrive at a new job full of hope and you realize: you know nothing.The industry is constantly changing. Chances are you will not find a job that matches your skillset exactly, but even if you do after a year nothing will be the same.The ground rules are: there are no rules.My Own ExperienceI started at Agora creating a web service which would communicate with Microsoft CRM. A few weeks later I was put on to Project Server 2010 development, and a few weeks after that onto SharePoint 2010 development. I learned nothing about these products in school, in fact I didn't even know they existed. I knew C#, SQL, and the underlying technologies (at least at a pedestrian rate). I was thrown into the deep end and left to swim. I used to say to myself "just a few more months and I will have a handle on all of this".I still say that to myself.What I came to the realization that this feeling is normal for developers, especially developers in a consulting role. Getting over the learning curve for the Project Server PSI and the SharePoint Object Model took a lot of time, effort and asking questions. Just when I felt myself getting comfortable with PS2010 and SP2010, PS2013 came out. I said to myself "things used to be so great, why did everything have to change?"I still say that to myself.Change is constant. The technologies and languages are always moving. Just when I was comfortable with 2013, Project Online came out and that was leaps and bounds different than anything I had ever done before. PSI, SP Object Model and all notions of server side code vanished into the cloud. Yet again, more than ever, I found myself at the bottom of a large mountain which I know nothing about. The thing is, it's not only the new versions that create challenges. We have clients on Project Server 2010 that still request features I have never coded before. Being a developer is not monotonous, regardless of what technology you use. Invention is innovation, innovation is problem solving, and we are required to solve problems in creative ways every day.Below are three things that I come back to when starting a new problem/version. I hope they help you as a developer and give you confidence.You have the LogicYou cannot transfer 2010 code to 2013, you cannot use php to write ASP.NET MVC applications, and you cannot develop for iOS with Java. But why should this scare you? Why let this be a boundary? Just because you do not have experience in the exact language doesn't mean it's hard.At the core of every programming solution there is sound logic. A good solution thinks of all possible scenarios and provides functionality for each. In all of the solutions I have created the hardest parts were finding ways to account for business scenarios, not the limits of technology or my understanding of it. If you can brainstorm a good system (even on paper) most of the battle is already won. You will find a way in any language.Is It Possible?Always ask yourself this. After you have come up with a good idea (previous section) you will no doubt run into limits or constraints in the technology you are using. It can be easy to throw your hands up and say "I guess this isn't possible", but at times like that try harder! Is it really impossible? There is really no way to do it?? Which leads to the clincher.Will someone else do it?If you are so sure something is impossible, think about all of the developers in the world, are you saying that none of them could do it? When I started, "it's impossible" was something I said every week. After time though, I realized that given enough effort (and money) anything can be developed. What really made me angry is when I saw another company do something that I swore was impossible to do. Now, when I am faced with a tough challenge, I always ask myself this question. ConclusionDevelopers can read books and keep up to date on technologies, but honestly that has never helped me significantly. The only thing you need to survive amidst the constant change is the right attitude. The desire to do something before "someone else" has done it and the confidence to know that it is possible. With these characteristics, your skills will go beyond the workplace into your daily life. "I think I can".