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Danny Meyer's Shake Shack to Open in London's Covent Garden in 2013? That's hands down the most exciting restaurant news I've heard in months.
Whilst it seems like almost every other day that I get a press release telling me about something new and shiny opening up in Covent Garden: the Chanel Beaute pop up, Opening Ceremony, Laduree, Manhattan's Balthazar (I used to breakfast there almost every morning when I was at The Wall Street Journal, to the point where I didn't have to order), and more, it wasn't always this way.
Between the ages of about eight and eleven we spent hours in Covent Garden poking around the shops in the colonnades – my mother used to get her hair cut at Trevor Sorbie – and so did we (our father was for a period, publisher of Hairdresser's Journal) but, since I've lived in London as an adult, I've barely stepped foot in the Market, unless there was a fashion show during LFW in the Opera House, or I was hoofing it through, swiping anorak-clad tourists out of my path, en route to Long Acre on a Whistles mission.
Things are changing: Laduree's opening was definitely the thin end of the wedge, and now that so many interesting restaurants are all opening up in the heart of Covent Garden, I can guarantee I'll be haunting the place next year.
Especially with today's announcement that Danny Meyer's Shake Shack will be opening in the Market Building in mid-2013, the first-ever restaurant in the UK for his Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). Mr Meyer is one of New York's pre-eminent restaurateurs, known for his impeccable sourcing too. Amongst his portfolio are three of the most enduring's excellent household name restaurants in the city: Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and The Modern. (The latter being one of my favourites in the city.)
But Shake Shack is a different beast altogether.
The first outlet opened in the shadow of skyscrapers and the FlatIron Building, inside the small but perfectly formed green space of Madison Square Park in 2004, and bills itself as a modern day "roadside" burger stand serving all-natural burgers, flat-top dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more.
There are now a bunch of Shake Shacks throughout the city – there's even one at the new Yankees Stadium in The Bronx, which puts a new spin on sports catering, but on a nice day there's still a mental line at the original Madison Park shack at peak times. (I used to go at 4pm or in the middle of ice-cold winters to ensure no queues.)
I first mentioned Shake Shack on LLG all the way back in 2007 when I wrote my first restaurant review round up of New York City and, checking my archives, it's been a fairly constant presence in my New York adventures. That's because, whilst I understand the burgers to be extremely good, I have a laser-guided lust thing with the Shroom Burger.
The Shroom Burger is a puck-shaped, deep fried and breaded portabello mushroom filled with an good inch of molten Muenster & Cheddar cheeses, enclosed with tomato & lettuce in the freshest, softest griddled potato bun. (The first time I bit into one back in 2007 I thought I was getting a bog standard vegeburger. Upon hitting the crispy, mushroom-y, cheesy heaven I actually groaned aloud in pleasure. Sorry, Philip.)
The French fries are crinkle cut for extra fluffy insides & perfectly crispy exteriors and, even having troughed down all those calories, it's hard to resist the ludicrous Shack Attack: dense frozen chocolate custard blended with Valhrona chocolate pieces, fudge chunks, truffle cookie dough and chocolate sprinkles.
I do hope that they will be bringing over the Pooch-Ini too, as I feel Posetta Baddog would find this more than acceptable on a sunny spring day: Vanilla ice-cream, peanut butter & dog biscuits.
Do hurry up Mr Meyer. I can practically taste that molten cheese…


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Hillary Clinton continues to avoid holding press conferences or answering any questions from reporters, a fact that is well known by members of the media, and is literally becoming a joke.
As Clinton visited House Democratic Caucus members Wednesday morning, she refused to answer questions as MSNBC reporter Kasie Hunt approached her.
When Hunt asked Clinton if she had a short list for vice presidential picks, Clinton did what she usually does, plastered on a fake smile and waved inanely.
Hunt, along with MSNBC anchor Jose Diaz-Balart began laughing at Clinton's default position. "We tried, we tried," Hunt said. "It's not an uncommon thing."
Indeed, as reported by The Washington Post this week, Clinton has not actually held an official press conference for over 200 days.
The last time @HillaryClinton held a press conference: December 4, 2015
— GOP (@GOP) June 21, 2016
The last time that Clinton hosted a press conference was on Dec. 4, 2015, before a single vote had been cast in the Democratic presidential primary, or it was at all evident that Donald Trump was the GOP front runner, let alone the nominee, the Post reported.
The report described Clinton's attitude as a "disturbing pattern for Clinton the candidate: a total lack of real interaction with the media who cover her," adding that it is both "remarkable. And remarkably bad."
Clinton seems to be following the precedent set by president Obama, who has rarely given interviews or spoken in depth with the press for most of his tenure.
In a keynote speech Wednesday, Trump slammed Clinton as the most corrupt presidential candidate of all time, and called her a 'world-class liar'.
"Just look at her pathetic email server statements or her phony landing in Bosnia, where she said she was under attack, and the attack turned out to be young girls handing her flowers … This was one of the beauts. A total and self-serving lie." Trump said.
The GOP nominee also told attendees that former NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams' career was "destroyed for saying less."
"Just remember that," Trump urged.
Williams was suspended for six months last year after it emerged that he lied about and vastly exaggerated supposedly dangerous incidents he was involved in on the ground in Iraq.
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I was named for this country. As a child, I felt a certain smug pride every March as cardboard cutouts bearing the slogan "Erin Go Bragh!" papered classrooms for St. Patrick's Day. This was my holiday, and I spent several greedy days pretending to be the foremost authority on the entire nation. My Ireland. I'm not actually sure if any significant portion of Irish blood actually runs through my veins – I am a Grade A mutt, so there's bound to be some – but the feeling of ownership and connection is a still a tender spot. It's a beautiful place. There are a lot of sheep. And fresh, fresh Guinness tasted in the world's tiniest Irish village (seriously, this place was a postcard for quaint) is a fond treat that conjures only the warmest nostalgia – my first hangover. Good times.
But while Louisville may be a hot minute or two away from God's green isle, the bounty of Ireland will be presented in full this weekend as Bellarmine University presents its yearly Irish Fest on campus. The traditional forms of merriment – beer and food – will undoubtedly overflowth for attendees (and not without reason; hook me up with some shepherd's pie, yo), but bookworms can get a fix as well. Join author Gary Yeagle this Saturday, September 29th, as he presents his book Iron Fist, Velvet Glove.
A thriller set in tangle of the Catholic/Protestant clash, Iron Fist, Velvet Glove follows two youths from Northern Ireland who form a friendship amidst the odds of their respective religious clans. Yeagle, the co-author of the novel Echoes of Death: The Smoky Mountain Murders, will be festival ready this weekend to share his book and comment on the centuries of conflict that have come to define much of modern Ireland – for better or worse.
I know those uilleann pipes are calling your name, brother. Save your belly for beer and break out your best jig (nope, it's not just for parties!); there's a-plenty of Irish to go around this weekend – words and all. Although the country itself is still, decidedly, all mine.
Bellarmine University is located at 2001 Newburg Road.
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I am new to this forum and I am looking for some help if at all possible please.
My wife and I are looking to build a timber built extension to the side of our house the measurements are L 5.4 mtr and W 2.4mtr the height wil be just over 2mtr
If you imagine a L we will be using 2 exterior walls of the house and will build a frame around them. Inside the extension we will have a window and 2 doors aswell as frenchdoors (that are already in the lounge) and another door (already in the kitchen) I have read the terms on the planning website and from what I gather you don't need permission as long as it fits in certain guidelines. However I am a bit stumped about this
On designated land cladding of any part of the exterior of a dwelling and extensions with stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render, timber, plastic, or tiles is not permitted development
I was hoping to clad it in plastic clip cladding and plasterboard the insides? do you know what I can use for the exterior?
Any advice would be greatly received.


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Belfair man gets stiff sentence for illegal gun posession
SEATTLE ? A Belfair man with eight felony convictions was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for illegally possessing guns, including four assault weapons.
John Christian Parks, 38, was arrested March 30 while target shooting in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Parks is prohibited from owning or using guns due to a felony record that includes convictions for drug dealing and sales in the greater Seattle area and the Olympic Peninsula.
Investigators found Parks had used a false identity to buy one of the assault rifles from a seller in Virginia. Two other high-powered guns were purchased locally, witnesses said.
Parks was convicted on the gun possession charge Oct. 31, also in U.S. District Court. Judge Thomas S. Zilly said the case "illustrates how easy it is for anyone to buy firearms online or on the street."
Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence of 10 years, citing Parks' history with drug crimes, use of a false identity and the nature of the firearms.
In addition to eight years in prison, Parks will serve three years of supervised release.


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Ashley Fure working with the Interlochen Orchestra.
From Interlochen Public Radio, an interview with Young Americans contributing composer Ashley Fure.
This week we feature Ashley Fure, an award-winning composer and former Interlochen student. Her most recent awards include a Grant from the Foundation for the Contemporary Arts (2016) and a Composer's Portrait at the Miller Theater in NY (2016). Fure has received the Julius F. Ježek Prize in Composition (2011) and a Staubach Honorarium for Composition (2012) from The Harry and Alice Eiler Foundation. She held a ten-month residency at Akademie Schloss Solitude (2012) and was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to France in Music Composition (2013-2014). In 2014 she received the Kranichsteiner Musikpreis from Internationales Musinkinstitut Darmstadt and the Busoni Competition Prize from Akademie der Künste, Berlin.
She holds a PhD in Music Composition from Harvard University and further degrees from IRCAM (Cursus 1 and 2), and Oberlin Conservatory. Fure was a Mellon Post-doctoral Fellow at Columbia University in 2014 and joined the Dartmouth College Department of Music as an Assistant Professor of Sonic Arts in September 2015.
Ashley sat down with IPR host Meg Gruits to talk about her compositions, her work with the students and her memories of Interlochen.


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LAWRENCE, Kan. – Charlie Weis has been relieved of his duties as Head Football Coach at the University of Kansas, KU Athletics Director Sheahon Zenger announced Sunday. Weis was in the third year of a five-year contract.
According to the release from KU Athletics, Zenger named KU defensive coordinator Clint Bowen as interim head coach.
"I normally do not favor changing coaches mid-season," Zenger said. "But I believe we have talented coaches and players in this program, and I think this decision gives our players the best chance to begin making progress right away.
"I appreciate what Coach Weis did with several facets of our football program," Zenger continued. "But we have not made the on-the-field progress we believe we should. I believe new leadership gives our coaches and players the best chance to make a fresh start."
Zenger informed Weis of his decision Sunday morning, and then spoke to the rest of the coaching staff. "I am grateful for the KU fans, alumni and donors who continue to support our coaches and players."
"As we continue to elevate the national stature of the University of Kansas, our pursuit of excellence extends beyond our research and instructional missions," said KU ChancellorBernadette Gray-Little. "KU alumni, students, fans and supporters expect that Kansas Football will match the other areas in which we excel as a university. After consulting with Dr. Zenger, I am in agreement that it is time for new leadership of our football program."


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October 9, 2004 Xplosion results took place in Orlando, Florida at the Universal Studios.
- Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
- (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match.
- 3 Live Kru (BG James, Konnan & Ron Killings) defeated Bruce Steele, Gabriel & Nate Webb
- Kazarian & Michael Shane defeated Jerrelle Clark & Mikey Batts
- Chris Sabin, Sonny Siaki & The Amazing Red defeated Alex Shelley, Masao Inoue & Vordell Walker
- America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm) & Triple X (Christopher Daniels & Primetime) defeated Team Canada (Bobby Roode, Eric Young, Petey Williams & Ruffy Silverstein)
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I never have liked endings — especially when it is the finish of something I really enjoy. Perhaps that is why as a child I would let my imagination take the story line from a favorite book or movie and write new plots to play. It was hard to let go of that magical feeling that a good story creates.
The 2010 Ride for Mike is ending. Today the cycling portion of the ride halted outside the church where Mike was a youth pastor at the time he passed away. It seems like just yesterday we left Tennessee where he was born and started the journey. At the same time, the crusty skin on my nose and sore spots on my bottom attest to lengthy session of sun and saddle.
My emotions grabbed hold of me the closer I got to the finish. Part of me said, "Pedal faster! Pedal faster! You are almost done!" Another part of me argued, "Slow down. Slow down. This adventure is about to end." The result of the argument was a bittersweet arrival at my final destination.
I pulled up to the sign in front of the church and lifted my bike triumphantly above my head. A photo was taken and I put the bike back down on the ground. "Pssssssst!" The rear tire on the bike that I had ridden all the way from Greenville, South Carolina flatted.
The bike was having its say. It let out a final sigh. The trip was done.
Still, the ride isn't over. All along this has been more about Michael T. and his family — along with the many people they represent who have similar stories. This aspect of the ride is a part that I knew was important, but this week has opened my eyes to how what I did served very much like a proxy for them. I have been humbled and yet blessed by the realization.
Tomorrow, Annette and I will go over to the church for a special service where I'm told my ride will feature. There will be a moment for friends of Mike to say some words and then I will also speak. The pastor will close out the service and it will be time for Annette and I to make our way back to our children in Greenville.
This evening I spent some time with Carl Kiger (a good friend of Michael T. in Apex), his family as well as Lora McCaskill and little Gracie. As Lora drove us back to the hotel, Annette was in the back seat have tickle fights with Gracie and I was trying to explain my vision of the future of the Ride for Mike to Lora.
I don't know if I made any sense. The steak at the Angus Barn in Raleigh is excellent and every single drop of blood was going to my stomach to help haul the goodness away to other parts of my body. Yes, even though the blood was not getting as much oxygen as normal to my brain, I did say that there is a future for Ride for Mike.
I've already laid the ground work for the 2011 Ride for Mike. The 2010 version simply gave me a greater vision for what the future can be. Here is a hint… in 2011 I will be riding for Mike. In 2011, who will YOU be riding for?
I told you I don't like endings. So, when one book finishes, it is time to write a new one. That is one good thing about an ending… it opens the door to another beginning.


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E-Whiskers: Berkeley Researchers Develop Highly Sensitive Tactile Sensors for Robotics and Other Applications
This story is from the category Sensors
Date posted: 23/01/2014
From the world of nanotechnology weve gotten electronic skin, or e-skin, and electronic eye implants or e-eyes. Now were on the verge of electronic whiskers. Researchers with Berkeley Lab and the University of California (UC) Berkeley have created tactile sensors from composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles similar to the highly sensitive whiskers of cats and rats. These new e-whiskers respond to pressure as slight as a single Pascal, about the pressure exerted on a table surface by a dollar bill. Among their many potential applications is giving robots new abilities to see and feel their surrounding environment.
Whiskers are hair-like tactile sensors used by certain mammals and insects to monitor wind and navigate around obstacles in tight spaces, says the leader of this research Ali Javey, a faculty scientist in Berkeley Labs Materials Sciences Division and a UC Berkeley professor of electrical engineering and computer science. Our electronic whiskers consist of high-aspect-ratio elastic fibers coated with conductive composite films of nanotubes and nanoparticles. In tests, these whiskers were 10 times more sensitive to pressure than all previously reported capacitive or resistive pressure sensors.
The strain sensitivity and electrical resistivity of our composite film is readily tuned by changing the composition ratio of the carbon nanotubes and the silver nanoparticles, Javey says. The composite can then be painted or printed onto high-aspect-ratio elastic fibers to form e-whiskers that can be integrated with different user-interactive systems.
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Overview of the Messages
"Spiritual Desire"
"The Effects of Sin in the Christian"
"God's Prophet"
Topic One: Spiritual Warfare
2. Spiritual Desire
The Nature of
Spiritual Desire
What Is
Spiritual Desire?
The Inception
of Spiritual Desire
Where Does Spiritual
Desire Come From?
Why Don't I
Have Spiritual Desire?
The Increase
of Spiritual Desire
How Can
Spiritual Desire Be Increased?
What Does it Mean to Delight in God?
The Effects of Sin in the Christian
Views of Sin
What Is Man's
View of Sin?
What Is God's
View of Sin?
Sin and
Why Does God
Seem Distant?
Why Does God
Seem Deaf?
Sin and Our
What Does Sin
Do to the Body?
What Does Sin
Do to the Soul?
What Is Sin?
What Does Sin Do to the Spirit?
Topic Two: Peter, the Disciple
4. Peter
Peter Was the Recipient of Great Mercy
Why Was It Great Mercy?
What Does "Born Again" Mean?
Peter Was a
Man Reborn unto a Living Hope
Peter's Faith
Was Based upon the Resurrection
Topic Three:
Jesus Christ, God's Prophet
5. God's Prophet
Representatives on Earth
The Unique
Who Was This
Unique Prophet?
What Does "Christ" Mean?
Men Recognized
Christ as a Prophet
What Is a
The Disciples
Recognized Christ as a Prophet
How Was the
Prophet Received?
Christ Called
Himself a Prophet
There Are
False Prophets
Christ Was a
True Prophet
What Is a
Prophet's Role?
What Did
Christ Prophesy?
What About
Christ's Prophecies of the Yet Future?
As a Prophet
Christ Spoke of Judgment
Why Did Christ
Speak About Hell?
Why Does God
Judge Men?
Why Does God
Send Men to Hell?
How Can We
Escape Hell?
Appendix - Related Material
About the
Additional Thoughts
desire is more than just willingness. I once worked for the Foreign Missions
Fellowship, which is a group of collegiate kids who are considering going to
the mission field. You know, every time I would talk to some Christians in
college, their big cry about the mission field was, "Well you know, I'm willing
to go. I'm quite willing to go to the mission field. Very willing to go.
Willing. But I need a call from God (or some such thing) because I don't feel
as if I'm sent to the mission field." Well, I'm telling you that passive
willingness is not desire. I was willing to go to the mission field a
long time before I willed to go to the mission field. And it is the
desire of the will that God wants.
Desire is the putting of my will into God's
concern. It's not a passive, sitting back in your easy
chair, folding your arms sort of thing, which says, "Well, I'm willing, if God
would only give me a good swift kick and send me." That's willingness all
right. But God doesn't want willingness, He wants will! He wants your will put
behind those desires.
You've got to get proper desires before you
can really will to do good. And you get those desires by delight - in God. "Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of thine
heart." He'll give you desires.
~ pages 28-29
John sees the life coming from heaven.
James sees it wrought out on earth. Peter sees it as it has its end in the
heavens. John its source in
the heavens, James its working out on
the earth, and Peter its end in
the Heavens. So what we have in the three men is a past,
a present, and
a future perspective to this being born again.
John - born
from above. James - born for the earth, to do the will of God. And here it is, laying it out, pleasing God, acting as
though you knew the will of God. Living according to the law of God on the
earth. Peter - unto a living hope, unto an inheritance incorruptible and
undefiled, that fadeth not away, reserved in the heavens for you.
all three talk about being born again. They all use different words, but they
mean the same thing. Paul, however, never used
this concept except in another relation, for he said in the fourth chapter of First Corinthians, "I have begotten you through the Word," through the gospel. It's as though Paul
himself were the father when he uses the idea of being born again.
~ pages 63-64
Copyright 2008 (c) Robert Lloyd Russell. All rights reserved. Last Update: August 2020


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'Marriage A-la-Mode' was the first of Hogarth's satirical moralising series of engravings about the upper echelons of society. The paintings were models from which the engravings would be made. The engravings reverse the compositions.
The story starts in the mansion of the Earl Squander who is arranging to marry his son to the daughter of a wealthy but mean city merchant. It ends with the murder of the son and the suicide of the daughter.In the first scene the aged Earl (far right) is shown with his family tree and the crutches he needs because of his gout. The new house which he is having built is visible through the window.The merchant, who is plainly dressed, holds the marriage contract, while his daughter behind him listens to a young lawyer, Silvertongue. The Earl's son, the Viscount, admires his face in a mirror. Two dogs, chained together in the bottom left corner, perhaps symbolise the marriage.Hogarth's details, especially the paintings on the walls, comment on the action. A grand portrait in the French manner on the rear wall confronts a Medusa head, denoting horror, on the side wall.


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Anna was looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. So she's less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris – until she meets Étienne St. Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful Étienne has it all…including a serious girlfriend.
But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with their long awaited French kiss?
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Here are some pictures on the full Sylvaneth warband i finished this week. We tried the skirmish rules, and i really love them! I'll maybe see to be able to use some of the fancy Sylvaneth rules..
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ils sont simplement sublimes! <3↓
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Hey! These are some gorgeous shots, just out of curiosity, do you have anywhere we can see how you get the finalized look on these sculptures / Figurines?
The red tips really give it that autumn feel and whilst I'm really not sure on what exactly this is, it's definitely cool!↓


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Sherlock 3.3 Review: His Last Vow
To say that this episode of Sherlock was hyped is a dramatic understatement. Everyone seemed to wait with baited breath this week, trying to figure out the mass of questions that each trailer gave us. Who would die? Would someone die? Was Mary good or bad? Who was Charles Augustus Magnussen? However, none of us were prepared for this episode. The episode opens with Magnussen sitting in a deposition. Theres typing that comes up, with information about each person hes looking at, including their pressure point, what makes them tick. Magnussen goes throughout the room and finally settles on the woman who is asking him questions. We then watch him attempt to seduce the woman, while blackmailing her with letters shed written. Finally he crosses the line and says she is his, and even licking her face. The last thing we see in this scene is the woman in her car, telling the driver to take her Baker Street. Then were introduced to what weve all been waiting for: domestic, civilian John. He and Mary are awoken by their neighbor saying her son hadnt come home the night before; his mother convinced he went to a drug house. John, craving the life that he left behind with Sherlock, goes and finds the boy and Sherlock. While Sherlock tries to tell John that hes undercover on a case, John wont believe him, and has him tested, and then his house checked. Mycroft, who also was part of the intervention, notices that Sherlocks door is shut. While Mycroft thinks that means Sherlock is in fact on drugs again and not on a case, what hes hiding in there is much worse than drugs a woman. Remember Janine from the wedding? She and Sherlock are together now, in domestic bliss, it looks like. Or so we think. Its after Janine leaves that a very confused John asks Sherlock what is between him and Janine. Sherlock brushes it off, and tells him about Charles Augustus Magnussen, who is one of the worst people Sherlocks ever met. He tells John about the building Magnussen works. Its then that he makes his grand entrance into 221B, where Sherlock had been invited to try to get the letters back for the woman from the beginning of the episode. Magnussen is incredibly bold when at Baker Street, doing acts that show his uncaring for Sherlock, including urinating on their fireplace. Finally, he leaves, but not before showing Sherlock the pictures were in his coat pocket the whole time. Since unsuccessful with getting the photos, the only thing left to is steal them. As it turns out, Janine is Magnussens personal aide, which is why Sherlock had been acting like he was in domestic bliss. He gets inside Magnussens office by pretending to propose to Janine but by the time they got up to the office, she was on the floor, shot, as well as a security officer. Whos behind all this? Mary Morstan. As it turns out, Mary has a past in the CIA Mary isnt even her name and Magnussen knew about it. He was going to exploit the past that shed kept hidden, and ruin her marriage with John. Not willing to let this happen, Mary even shoots Sherlock to keep him from telling John. And thats when the fun starts. Once Sherlock is shot, his mind immediately goes to his mind palace, where his friends are all giving him advice on how to live through the bullet. Molly and Anderson are in his head giving him directions including which way to fall, and how to deal with the shock and pain. Mycrofts there to help as well, but also to remind him of his past Red Beard, his dog -- most likely to also show a sort of life flashing before his eyes. Sherlocks dog was his best friend, why wouldnt he flash before his eyes. We go deep into Sherlocks mind palace, which is a solitary confinement prison holding Moriarty. Andrew Scott gives a phenomenal performance as a true psychopath, and says the one word that Sherlock needs to hear: John. Its because of John that he fights his way back from death, despite having flat lined. Mary, finding out that Sherlock made it, quickly tries to figure out where Sherlock may have gone. He has too many hiding places, but finally finds the right one. A building painted to look like a residential building. In the building, Sherlock tells Mary everything he had deduced about her, and she tells Sherlock that John cant ever know that she lied to him. However, there was a monkey wrench thrown in. John realized it was Mary when his chair was back in the flat after previously be removed, and there was a bottle of Marys perfume next to it. What does that mean? It means that John was there, hiding, listening to Mary confess to Sherlock about Magnussen. John walks out, leaving Mary alone. The episode then skips to Christmas, where the entire Holmes family, including Mary and John who are still together, shockingly. Sherlock and Mycroft exchange a brotherly conversation, where Mycroft tells Sherlock that he wouldnt know what would happen to him if he got killed. John confronts Mary, and tells her that her past doesnt matter to him, only her future, which he wants to be involved in. This surprised me a bit, I was hoping a bit more dramatics from Moffat, but I guess theres nothing more to say. Not able to have a holiday without drama, Sherlock drugs everyone except John, planning to go to Magnussen and go into his archives, where supposedly is the secret to everyone in the United Kingdom. He wants to get rid of the files on Mary, and in exchange, Sherlock will give Magnussen Mycrofts laptop. These are archives are legendary, and he knows its his only way to help Mary. Once they get to Magnussen, he shows them the vault an empty room. The vault was his own mind palace, and he had successfully tricked Sherlock. The GPS on the laptop brings officials to the house including Mycroft and that leaves Sherlock with only one thing left he can do he kills Magnussen. He is then sentenced to go to Eastern Europe on a mission that will most likely kill him in six months. While on the runway, saying goodbye to Mary and John, he makes jokes about baby names with John, and shows no remorse for Mary. In fact, the episode seemed to about to end too okay. No! Its not okay that Mary shot Sherlock, even if it was intentionally only to incapacitate him! Its not okay that Sherlock is going away! I felt myself to begin to feel left down as the plane sped up, and thinking that what was left was just going to be a preview for Sherlock that will be two years away. I had no idea how wrong I was.
Molly Tracy
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Not to seduce. But look straight in her eyes
mostly relieve her boredom as you leave
she's on the door. With words you try to weave
a little spell. Maybe you will surprise
her with a feeling she's not felt before
for moments though you're old and rather fat
nice skin and piercing eyes might outweigh that
recite a poem. Saints might well deplore
this moment's conversation. There is lust
there somewhere in the mix, at least a thought
of how she'd moan. But even if you've caught
her webbed for just a second. Do not trust
your own behaviour, what remains of charm
Smile a goodbye. Don't even touch her arm.


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This afternoon the walkers marched from the Unitarian church in Salem to the Pictsweet factory, which is known for bad working conditions and for firing people who attempted to unionize. The walkers were joined by a surprise guest: the Mayor of Salem.
The Pictsweet factory is surrounded by a very bad smell, like fish. As the group reached the factory, the Mayor stood up in the back of a truck to talk through a bull horn.
"Si se Puede!" were the first words out of his mouth. He continued his speech with the following powerful message that was translated into Spanish as he spoke. [Though these are not his exact words, they are very close--this report was called in by cell from the side of the road where the speech took place. A video of the march will be available on this site soon.]
"For years I have driven by this factory and been offended by the smell. Now I know that the offensive thing about it is the management. I believe, and my [city] council believes, that the workers here deserve respect and a living wage. The workers here are no different than workers any place else it's an embarrassment to have these conditions here it's an abomination it's something we need to do something about.
So I want United Food and Pictsweet to know that their dirty little secret is out... I will continue to say more and more about this situation until the whole state knows what goes on behind these closed doors.
...A disadvantage for one is a disadvantage for all. It would be a blot on our souls if we allowed this to continue to happen. I want to say to the people who work here: I know you're brave people. I know some of you have been fired for speaking up. I hope that doesn't happen here now. No matter what, we've got to keep the faith. We've got to continue the fight. Si se puede!"
The Mayor recieved roars of applause from the pleased crowd. Such support from city government is refreshing in this age of bought-and-paid-for politicians, and might even allow the farmworkers and their allies to hold out hope.
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Miley Cyrus announces new album Younger Now
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- 8 August 2017
Miley Cyrus is set to release her first album in two years, 'Younger Now', this September
Miley Cyrus has announced her new album 'Younger Now' will be released on September 29.
The 'Malibu' singer made some significant changes to her official website overnight on Monday (07.08.17) with the homepage simply displaying a picture of a leather jacket with what appears to be the album artwork, a leather jacket with the words "Younger Now" written in string on the garment.
Emblazoned across it is the message: "New Album 9. 29 (sic)"
The record will be the first studio LP from the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker since 2015's 'Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz'.
The album news comes after the 24-year-old beauty - who is engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth - was announced as a performer at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
The pop star will take to the stage at the Forum in Los Angeles on August 27, along with the likes of Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Lorde, 30 Seconds to Mars and Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd.
Miley is up for the Best Pop award for her track 'Malibu'.
Back in 2013, the 'Hannah Montana' star performed at the annual awards ceremony and showed off her twerking skills during a performance with Robin Thicke and said she was "making history" just like Britney Spears and Madonna have done at the bash in the past.
Asked if she was bothered by criticism she received, she said at the time: "I don't pay attention to the negative because I've seen this play out so many times.
"How many times have we seen this play out in pop music?
"Madonna's done it. Britney's done it. Every VMA performance, that's what you're looking for; you're wanting to make history."
Madonna and Britney famously locked lips in 2003 at the VMAS, and in 2001, the latter danced with a boa constrictor to 'I'm a Slave 4 U.'
Miley has left a box for her fans to enter the email addresses and sign up for updates on her record.


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Eileen Kirby suffers from gingivitis, a gum disease that can have an impact on total body health. Kirby was photographed in her Vancouver home, May 1st, 2012.
Iris Winston for Postmedia News · Jun. 5, 2012 | Last Updated: Jun. 5, 2012 10:29 AM ET
If you can't afford the basic tools to prevent gingivitis, you are likely to be among the one in two Canadians who has it. Vancouver resident Eileen Kirby knows this from experience. She has endured issues with inflamed gums and sensitive teeth for more than 35 years.
"I started having problems back in my twenties and I'm 60 now," says Kirby, a volunteer at a dental clinic in Vancouver. "I did brush my teeth, but in those days when you were on welfare, they wouldn't send you to the dentist unless you had to have a tooth pulled. Things had to get pretty bad before they'd do anything. And when you haven't got any money, you don't get a new toothbrush as often as you're supposed to and you even have to budget the amount of toothpaste you use. That's why I brushed no more than once a day."
But today, Kirby says, her oral health is much improved.
"They really look after me at the Eastside Clinic," she says. "The regular cleanings they give me make all the difference. My gums still get sore when the time for cleaning is coming up but last time they didn't bleed that much. I have a lot less pain since I had teeth removed on top."
When gingivitis progresses to periodontal disease, as it did in Kirby's case, it becomes a serious health issue. But Ottawa dental hygienist Alexandra Minor says in its early stages, a diagnosis of gingivitis is not necessarily a threat. "Almost everyone has a little gingivitis," she says, "really just inflammation caused by plaque — and there is a little plaque on everyone's teeth. It's easily managed by proper brushing and flossing, but if it progresses far enough to turn into periodontal disease, it is chronic and lifelong."
"Tons of people have it," says Dr. Bruce Ward, past president of the B.C. Dental Association. He says gingivitis "runs all the way from mild redness of the gums that bleed slightly when touched with a dental probe to an incredibly painful, virulent form known as ANUG," or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.
The first indication of gingivitis, caused by the buildup of bacteria and plaque in the mouth, is inflammation of the gum tissue where gum and tooth meet, says Dr. Euan Swan, the Canadian Dental Association's manager of dental programs.
"The inflammation of the gingival tissue — gingiva — occurs as a result of the accumulation of debris and dental biofilm on the tooth's surface. It is very prevalent because, for most of us, oral hygiene is such that there are areas of the mouth where we haven't cleaned away the debris and biofilm. The inflammation and the bleeding when we brush or floss our teeth are the evidence of that."
The average person gets gingivitis in areas where they don't clean their teeth well enough, says Ward. "They may brush their teeth really well but not floss in between and that's where the gum gets inflamed."
Other causes of gingivitis include sleeping open-mouthed, hormonal changes, some medical conditions or medications and poor nutrition.
"Mouth breathers have persistent gingivitis, especially around their upper teeth," says Ward. "They feel uncomfortable because their gums get so dried out at night that they become inflamed and there is not much that they can do about it."
Hormonal changes can also affect the condition of the gums, Swan says. "A woman is particularly at risk when she is pregnant. There are also severe forms of gingivitis in people who are severely malnourished. We do not see as much of this now, but in the First World War it was seen in soldiers in the trenches who faced terrible conditions, had poor nutrition and no oral hygiene. It was actually called trench mouth."
Stress and such diseases as diabetes increase the risk of gum disease and a few drugs, such as some anti-depressants or medication for certain cardiac conditions, may also increase the risk of periodontal disease because they decrease the flow of saliva and dry out the gums. Smoking similarly dries the mouth and makes gum recovery more difficult. Gum disease itself increases the risk of developing other major health problems such as heart disease.
Gums damaged by gingivitis can be restored to health, says Laval dental hygienist Sophia Baltzis, who represents the province of Quebec on the board of the Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association.
"The difference between gingivitis and periodontal disease is not just one of degree," she says. "Gingivitis is strictly limited to the gums and it is reversible."
But gingivitis can be the gateway to periodontal disease, which involves bone. Once the infection reaches this point, it is much more difficult to return to oral health.
"The teeth are held in place by the bone and gums and if you have gum problems, the foundation of the mouth is at risk," says Baltzis. "So, periodontitis, which involves actual bone loss, is not reversible."
The first signs of blood in the sink when you are brushing your teeth should cause concern, but not alarm. It is a sign you need to improve your oral hygiene — brushing, flossing and using an antiseptic rinse — and ensure you book regular cleanings by a dental professional.
"By working hard, brushing and flossing well, you can have healthy gums again," says Baltzis. "And preserving the gums means preserving the teeth longer."
She adds that in addition to careful brushing and flossing and regular dental care, oral hygiene instruction is an important part of the oral health package promoted by dental hygienists.
"As well as removing tartar and plaque, scaling and polishing, we instruct people in the techniques of brushing and flossing," she says. "For instance over-brushing can cause problems if there is some recession of the gums. Brushing vigorously can cause sensitivity and start removing tooth structure if the gums have receded and roots, which are not as hard as tooth enamel, are exposed. Brushing and flossing have to be done correctly to maintain oral health."
"Every once in a while, we are able to inspire somebody," says Ward. "When a patient with severe gingivitis gets with the program, the change is unbelievable."
"It has been fantastic for me," says Kirby. "I feel better than I did when I was 20."
Gingivitis and periodontal disease facts.
Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease an is the inflammation of the gum tissue.
Gingivitis begins with the buildup of plaque on the teeth. The bacteria in plaque mix with sugar from the foods eaten to produce acids that can attack the surfaces of the teeth and gums.
Gingivitis is characterized by:
Red and swollen (puffy) gums
Pain in the gum area
Blood on the toothbrush or floss
Persistent bad breath
Trench mouth (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis) is a particularly severe form of gingivitis, primarily associated with smokers. It was often found in soldiers in the trenches during the First World War, hence the name.
Gingivitis is preventable and reversible.
Periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease severely affects the bone and gums that support the teeth and keep them in place. It can lead to weakening of the gums and, ultimately, to tooth loss.
The damage caused by periodontal is irreversible.
Good oral care helps to prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Source: Health Canada, www.hc-sc.gc.ca


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The Best of Batman in 2017
If you give me the chance, ill talk your ear off about comic books. As the legend states, "Abel's first words were 'Batman.'" #TeamBatman
Batman had a great 2017, even by his standards. It seemed as though Batman was all over the place (once again). Batman was in comic books, movies, video games and television even more than usual, which made it a really strong year for the Caped Crusader brand. So, before we completely close the door on 2017 and look forward to the great comic book events (namely Batman events) which await us in 2018, let's take a break and look back at the year Batman. Our Batman expert Abel Loza breaks down some of the best and most important Bat-events in 2017 and compiles a list of his ten favorites of the year.
Batman had another great year. Although it seems that Batman always has a great year, I can't remember a previous year where so much active, and classic Batman content came out. It looks as though the likes of Scott Snyder, Tom King and, yes, even Ben Affleck, have grown the brand and cult of Batman and helped cement his status as one of the real American pop culture icons.
Because of this, I compiled a list of ten of my favorite Batman "things" from the past year (just like I did last year) and tried to explain why they were so good. This list includes all of the Batman I consumed over the past year, which provides for comic books (series and single issues), movies, television, and games that I believe made the best year for Batman yet.
With so much Batman to consume this year and as much as I would have loved to encompass all things Batman into this list, it is almost impossible to keep up with everything that came out in 2017. From the Tall Tale second season game, Batman: The Enemy Within, to the fourth season of Gotham and everything in between, I'm sure I might not have added your favorite thing into this list. So if I missed something that you think I left off this list, please let me know in the comments below.
Honorable Mention: The Lego Batman Movie
For many, the best Batman movie of the year was The Lego Batman Movie. Because 2017 seemed like such a long year for many, some will forget that The Lego Batman Movie came out in 2017. But I'm here to remind you, that it did.
Expanding out of the very successful 2014 The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie explores Batman's relationship with Joker, and more interestingly, the relationship between Batman and Bruce Wayne, perhaps better than some of the live action counterparts have done before. Of course, Bruce Wayne gets lonely, and The Lego Batman Movie explores that aspect of the Bat-mythos.
Will Arnett gave an excellent performance as the Dark Knight, one that will bring up anytime there is a conversation about the best Batmen. If you haven't seen The Lego Batman Movie do it!
#10 Batman and Harley Quinn
Although the Warner Brother animated movie was sold as more of a Harley Quinn movie (and it did not have the best reviews from critics), long time Batman fans were happy to find out that longtime voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, would be behind the animated cowl one more time in 2017. Along with Conroy, longtime producer and part creator of Batman: The Animated Series, and co-creator of the Harley Quinn character, Bruce Timm would also be attached with the project as a writer of the animated movie.
Although not the greatest of animated films, for longtime Batman fans (especially those of the animated series), it was great to see Bruce Timm working with Kevin Conroy and with Harley Quinn, a character that he helped create all those years ago. Just for the nostalgia alone (and a great appearance form Swamp Thing), Batman and Harley Quinn are worth a watch.
#9 Justice League Dark
The second animated film on this list, Justice League Dark was an adaptation of one of my favorite comic book runs of all time, of the same title. (Check out my original review of the animated movie HERE). In case you are not aware of what Justice League Dark is, JLD is a group of some of the most potent magic or occult based characters, which help combat the black magicians and evil demons in the DC universe. Zatanna, John Constantine, Deadman and in this movie Batman, have all been apart of the team at some point in time.
Although not a member of the original comic book run, Batman plays an integral part in the animated movie in bringing together the team together to defeat Destiny, the antagonist of the film. Maybe it's because this animated film put two of my favorite things in comic books together, Batman and the magical occult world of DC, but I was a sucker for this movie, and it did an excellent job of introducing this sometimes underrated part of the DC universe to a bigger audience. For that reason, it made my top 10 list.
#8 Batman #23
Tom King's entire run in 2017 could have been on this list, but that would have been too easy to do. So I decided to pick out a few of the best single issues that came out this year in Batman. The first one that I had to pick is Batman #23, The Brave and the Mold. In this "one-shot" story, Batman and Swamp Thing (two of my absolute favorite characters in the DC universe) are forced to team up to try and solve the crime of an unnamed man in Gotham City.
Along with the almost perfect art from Mitch Gerard, Tom King can tell the story of how two very different heroes and "people" deal with the death of a father. Batman #23 reminds you that Batman is unlike any character and how his "one rule", is what fundamentally separates him from not only the villains but from other heroes in the DC Universe. King also writes Bruce a weak point in his character, and that is the ability to look beyond everything else if that means helping someone who is also dealing with the death of a parent. This bites Batman in the end of the story and is ultimately disappointed and broken. Perhaps takes this as a learning moment and gets better as Batman.
Batman #23 was one of the best single issues of the year and adds enough Swamp Thing that now I'm hoping King writes a weekly Swamp Thing and Batman series. A man can dream.
#7 Dark Knights: Metal
If I had to sum up Dark Knights: Metal in one word, that word would be Crazy. If I could use the second word to describe Metal, it would be Fun. This has been such a crazy, fun run so far that explores different aspects of the universe that nobody has ever thought of studying and the entire DC universe is better for it. Dark Knights: Metal follows Batman as he uncovers metals that unleash evil Batmen from across the world into the main DC earth. These evil Batmen mirror The Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman and the Joker.
I, as many others, were huge fans of Snyder and Capullo's run on Batman, and we were sad to see them leave the main title. So it was a great news when it was announced that the creative team would come back and work on a Batman mini-series. All of us longtime fans of Snyder and Capullo were really excited to see what they could come up with. Fans of Batman will be happy to see that there are now plentiful versions of Batman that will keep us entertained for years to come.
Although Metal hasn't finished its run, the few issues that have been released this year have already made it worthy of making this Batman top ten lists.
#6 All Star Batman
Just like we talked about with Dark Knights: Metal, Scott Snyder had left the main Batman run in 2016 to pursue other ventures, but with the fact that he continued to write on TWO different Batman series this year, it goes to show that Snyder was not done with the Dark Knight just yet. In All-Star Batman Snyder was able to write a three fantastic Batman stories that ran parallel to the central title continuity, which gave Snyder a bit more room to work with villains that he might not have had the chance to work within the main Batman title.
Although all three arcs were fantastic, the last story arc "My First Ally," might have been Scott Snyder's greatest Batman story he has ever written. "My First Ally," explored the relationship between Alfred and Bruce in a way that no one, not to my knowledge, has done before. It is an emotional story that makes you appreciate the father/son relationship that the butler and the crime fighter have. Because of that, All-Star Batman is a must read for any Batman fan was one of my favorite Batman things of 2017.
#5 Batman #36
Another one of Tom King's books, Batman #36 "Superfriends" encompassed the energy, tones and great storytelling that King has done on his run thus far into a single issue which made it easy for me to pick for this list.
What I have enjoyed form King's run so far is how vulnerable and human he has made Batman. Although the most human of all superheroes (in DC or Marvel), one could argue that Batman is the coldest and calculated of them all. King has done an excellent job exploring the inner working of the human being that is Bruce Wayne.
In Batman #36, King took the straightforward premise of telling your best friend of your upcoming nuptials and added a "Superfriends" twist to it. If you haven't started or haven't been sold on King as a writer, I suggest reading Batman #36, and that will change your mind immediately.
#4 Batman Annual #2
I'm a grown man Batman Annual #2 had me at the point of tearing up. The concept of having the world's greatest detective with dementia is a story I didn't know I wanted. King has quickly become not just one of my favorite Batman writers of all time, but one of my favorite writers ever, the period for his work with deep personal issues and how that works with characters that we don't see as emotionally deep (see not only Batman but The Vision and Mister Miracle).
Perhaps my favorite thing from Tom King's run so far on Batman is, King is exploring the vulnerable side of Batman, which I mentioned in the entry above, and this issue has been the best example of that. King has done a fantastic job in exploring and expanding that already deep relationship between Catwoman and Batman, and Batman Annual #2 is the cherry on top of this great "engagement" story that King is running with. If King keeps pulling out annual issues like this, I can't wait for the one in 2018.
#3 Justice League/Will Ben Affleck leave or stay
No matter what you thought of the actual movie, the news regarding Justice League and whether or not Ben Affleck is staying as Batman took up a majority of not only nerd news but entertainment news in 2017. No other franchise has divided fans and critics alike, more than the DC Extended Universe. Critics seem to hate it (41% on Rotten Tomatoes), while many fans seem to have enjoyed it (sitting with a 78% on the audience score, higher than The Last Jedi Audience Score).
The "is he or is he not," aspect of the Affleck news has opened up some dialogue as far as who will be the next person to wear the cowl and has kept Batman in the national press. Perhaps even more interesting than that, the debate on whether or not the upcoming Batman should be a big-time actor, is far more interesting, in terms of if the character of Batman being able to carry an unknown actor to the top of the box office (here is an old article talking about who could be the next Batman).
Because of the fact that the world has continuously talked about Justice League since BvS, that is why this movie was one of the most buzzworthy Batman news items of 2017.
#2 Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1
Tom King had a fantastic year. Along with his Batman run (which we mentioned above a couple of times) and his already all-time great run Mister Miracle, King has written has had one of the strongest years of any comic book writer this decade. To add on top of already a great year, Tom King and artist Lee Weeks created one of the best unique stories that nobody ever asked for, but glad we got in Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1.
Since WB owns DC, the powers that be decided that it would be a fantastic idea to have crossover comics between some of our favorite Looney Toons and DC superheroes. Most, failed to meet expectations, while some (Batman/Elmer Fudd) became an instant classic. Only King and Weeks could write such a story where we take Elmer Fudd seriously as not just as a character, but as an assassin. They did a fantastic job in being able to translate such a goofy character like Elmer Fudd into the very dark and real world of Gotham City. It was some of the best writing I have ever read.
This could never become an on-going series, but ill always has this issue to hold me over. Batman /Elmer Fudd Special #1 was an amazing read, and for that, it makes this list.
#1 The Button
Few things this year in comics had as much impact as Josh Williamson and Tom King's The Button.The Button felt like an epic 14-part crossover mini-series, yet it was only done in four issues and only had two main characters crossover. For such a big task, King and Williamson did a fantastic job in continuing the story that was started in Flashpoint and was brought back in Rebirth. Batman and the Flash rip through time and space chasing Eobard Thawne across the DC Universe.
Although the Flash was the character who was most affected by the events of "rebirth", Batman seemed to get the character who went through the most in the events that transpired in The Button. Bruce was able to see his dad one last time and finally get to the letter that Thomas sent Bruce during Flashpoint. Also, along with the Bruce and Thomas story, the Reverse Flash vs. Batman fight in The Button is the best fight in comics this year. The Button also expanded the universe once again to include all interactions of the different characters from across different universes and also validated the events of the very popular Flashpoint storyline.
For the reasons I listed above (and many others that I didnt), The Button was the best thing that the character of Batman was in in 2017 and became an instant classic. Here are links to my initial review of The Button, HERE and HERE.


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The objective of this packet is to provide the student with a way of checking their work for the example problems presented in the packet Projectile Motion Part 1. This packet is also meant to help students who learn better by using hands on method or who might be more visual and audio learners.
In this packet I review some common concepts that a student should be familar with when trying to solve projectile motion problems and then work out a detailed solution to a problem where a soccerball is being kicked with some initial velocity at a given angle and we are asked to find the total distance the ball travels.
In this slideshow I review some concepts that are helpful to know when trying to solve projectile motion problems.
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In this video I go over a detailed solution to a projectile motion problem were we try to find the x-displacement of a soccerball being kicked with some initial velocity at a given angle.
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What is Conversion Optimization?
By now you've probably heard about Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO). The concept is popular right now, but CRO's really a no-brainer, because it's about paying attention to your customers.
CRO ensures your website effectively connects customers with your business.
A higher conversion rate means online success.
1. Collect and Analyze Data
When it comes to improving your conversion rate, knowledge is power. Collect and analyze data to gain knowledge about your customers and what motivates them.
Proof: Expedia noticed their customers were abandoning transactions, so they collected and analyzed data. The data revealed that abandoned transactions correlated with users having filled out an optional data field labeled "Company." Customers were confused about whether to enter a company address or a personal address, so credit card transactions were failing. Expedia fixed the problem and increased conversions by following the data. They made $12mm in the process.
2. A/B Test
A/B Testing shows what's working for your customers on your site. A/B Testing presents two variants to your users and monitors results, allowing you to determine how changing one variable affects your conversion rate. Any technique used to improve conversion should be tested for effectiveness.
Proof: A/B Testing helped President Obama win the Democratic nomination and presidency in 2008. The Obama campaign used A/B testing to collect more email addresses. The campaign tested phrasing, photos of the Obama family, and videos. The campaign learned that many of their instincts were dead-wrong, and testing meant 70% more conversions (email sign-ups) for the Obama campaign.
3. Decrease Page-load Times
When your customers have to wait for your landing page to load, they often bounce. Decrease landing page load time to improve your conversion rate.
Proof: Mozilla Firefox's landing page loaded at a snail's pace. It took 7 seconds for the download button to appear. Mozilla predicted that decreasing load time by 1 second would increase conversion by almost 3%. They streamlined the page, decreasing load time by 2.2 seconds. Mozilla put A/B testing to work to determine the effect of decreased load time. Shaving 2.2 seconds off the average page load time increased conversions (downloads) 15.4%.
4. Optimize Page Length
Customers have short attention spans, and a long landing page often makes customers miss important information. A short landing page makes sure customers notice the information that drives your business. Different lengths may work for you, so the important thing is to test page length.
Proof: Design boost was convinced that a shorter landing page would increase conversions. The company shortened their web page from over 6400 px to 1200px. The shorter page collected 13% more emails and increased clickthroughs 25%.
5. Go Above the Fold
Above the fold formerly referred to the top half of a newspaper, but in the digital age it refers to the visible content before the user scrolls down a web-page. Effective web-pages present the most important information above the fold.
Proof: Eye tracking research reveals that web users spend 80% of their time above the fold. Web surfers browse internet content in an F-shaped pattern, giving information at the top of the page increased attention, but skimming the left side of the page as they scroll.
6. Improve Page Layout
Placement of buttons, text and other items matter. Effective management of page layout makes it easy for your customers to use your website, and encourages them to do what you want.
Proof: AMD wanted to increase social sharing, so they tested the placement and appearance of social sharing icons. The tests indicated that AMD should place social sharing icons on the left of their landing page. The right page layout helped AMD increase social sharing 3600%.
7. Craft Your Call to Action
Your Call to Action (CTA) is how you tell your customers what you want from them. Make your CTA clear and visible, including it on your home-page and internal pages.
Proof: Consolidated Label, a health products company, predicted that adding a CTA button would increase conversions. They wanted to get the most out of their site revision, so the company A/B tested a few different options. Consolidated Label was surprised to learn that the right CTA increased conversions 62%.
8. Provide Value
Taking the time to find out what your customers value and giving it to them is how you improve your value proposition. The only way you find out what your customers value is by testing.
Proof: EA, the gaming company behind The Sims 3, wanted more Sims 3 in-game purchases. EA knew how to get registered users to make in-game purchases, but EA couldn't seem to get enough users to register. EA tested a few options for The Sims 3 game launcher, to get more people to register. EA discovered their users wanted value. By emphasizing free content in the game launcher, The Sims 3 increased product registration 128%.
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If you have too many options, you will paralyze your customers. With too few options, your customers can't compare, and comparison is important to decision-making.
Proof: The Economist, a British news publication, increased print subscription by putting this logic to work. The Economist offered readers three options: online content for $59, print only for $125 and both a print and online content for $125. The middle option doesn't make sense, right? Actually, by adding the middle option, The Economist nearly tripled print subscription conversion. In comparison to the print only subscription for the same price, the subscription including both print and online content seemed like a steal.
10. Ask the Right Questions
Asking your customers about unnecessary information is not only annoying, it invades their privacy. Information is important, but your customers will thank you for limitting the questions you ask.
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America's 100 Largest Yachts 2008 #57: Battered Bull
Considering local officials in Grenada are trying to attract more mega-yachts, they were probably pleased to see Battered Bull cruising there in January. Since the yacht's owners are diving enthusiasts, hopefully they had a chance to explore the island's most famous site, the wreck of the 600-foot cruise liner Bianca C. (Note to the owners and crew: We're still waiting to see photos from your winter trip on your Web site, www.yachtbatteredbull.com.)
Click on any of the indicated areas on the deck plans for images of the megayacht's interior.
Y: 1995; B: Feadship/Royal Van Lent Shipyard, Holland; N: De Voogt Naval Architects; H: steel; E: 2/1,430-hp Caterpillars
America's 100 Largest Yachts 2008
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It's Friday, you've had a hell of a week and after that big lunch you're going to have (or have had), there's no way you're going to be able to do any sort of work. You're brain has just had too much to handle and frankly, working might only be damaging.
In an effort to curtail the harm you could cause to your career (or your studies) I'm going to give you a risk-free distraction that will get you past the food coma and ready for the last couple hours of your workday. Today, from 2-3 PM Pacific Standard Time, I'll be taking questions on ESPN's Daily Dime Live regarding all things Clippers.
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