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November 19th, 2017
I was trying to nap. A proper catnap. A little sleep, in the afternoon. Took a bath, got in my new pajamas, blue fleece with polka dots. My only flannel nightgown thin and torn. Earlier in the day, had thought about my own household linens going thru the machines, my own sheets, after guests from the Island left. A trio, grandparents and grandson, but time was of the essence, and did not. They wanted to put the 240 pound grandson on a cot, instead installed him in a room. Making it way easier in the morning, not to have to replace the cot but only the sheets.
Walked Lucy, brushed all the burrs out of her butt. trimmed the rest, the sticky mess that I could not get off her feathers. Then vacuumed, all with the view of getting in to bed. Sheets, blankets, pillows, you know the routine. A correct, seemly snooze. Napping at its best.
We climb in, cover up, closing one eye then the other. Wandering off to dreamland, the doorbell rings. SKYWARD I ascent, gravitating and go to the door.
An alternative to the phone company representative, at the door. Wanting to know if I want a variation. I try NOT to be impolite. Hiding behind the door while the fragrance of cigarettes waifs towards me. I cannot remember what services I pay for with the company I am keeping. All while he tries to sell me a more expensive faster service, while all the while I am trying to remain upright, having passed being coherent hours ago.
I settle down, again, dreaming the door bell sounds, Lucy does not move. Thus I know I am recreating realty in my dreams. Settle down, repeating the climb in, close sequence, and once more into the breech, for a winters nap, but its not winter.
I have been trying to eat my way thru the fridge, thus eating bizarre combinations of food. Fed up, OFF to the store purchasing items for guests who canceled, and things for a proper set meals. The fridge is now full and so will I be. While at the grocery store, I behind me in line is my next door neighbor, and invite her and her husband for supper. Thus there is a rush to sleep. Heart settles and do I and back we go again, this time realty strikes. Lucy barks to get my attention.
Head down eyes shut, heading toward unconsciousness we hope, the bell rings once again. This time a gentleman from Africa, wanting of all things a room. I tell him the price, which I have to say usually scares them off, but no, he wants inn. There I am in the middle of the day in my PINK housecoat greeting guests. He pays and he gets the key. Going off to Halifax, to catch a bus, to wing his way home. Breakfast will be at an Ungodly hour. A graduate of York university, he likes warmth so UP went the heat. He goes off to visit a niece who is attending the local university here in fiance. She too does not like the cold, I heard. I am sure it is going to get worse.
Again, we return to the napping situation, and the doorbell, the damn bell rings again. This time, it is a gentleman who only needs a few dollars as his car has broken down a few blocks away. He does not get my realities when I shut the door firmly in his face, just how desperate I am.
Thus it time, again. To rise up. We do, and we are OFF having accomplished, not a great deal, and up once again to make breakfast. "Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap." – Barbara Jordan Moi and Miss LP


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By James De Botton, Burundi Child Sponsor
Travelling to Burundi was about experiencing a world outside my own and really being grateful for what I have – I get angry at being stuck in traffic, but over there, they don't have many things at all and they are some of the happiest people on Earth.
When I met my sponsored child, Vianney, he was really shocked and in disbelief. I asked one of the project managers why and he said because Vianney didn't think I was real.
"You can only contact him now and again and you don't really send photos of your family or the sort of life you live, you only tell him about it. So it kind of makes it hard to believe" he said.
"They do learn geography at school but they don't know what life is like outside their community, so it makes our life like a fantasy world. If you put it into perspective; you know about them but do they know about you?"
The biggest thing that stood out to me was how welcoming and accepting the Burundian people were. After arriving in Vianney's community, people saw me and there were kids and adults all jumping up and down, smiling and pointing at me saying "Mozungu!" which means "white person".
Another moment was when I received a gift from Vianney's mother. She had hand-woven me a basket and put peanuts in it.
What shocked me was what I learned at the medical centre. I asked "How many people come here?" They told me that a few thousand people go to the centre every day – "A few thousand people?!" I thought. They can wait hours upon hours.
"They're very polite and disciplined – I observed that from a very young age, in order for them to survive, they have to work together as one. They truly define what a community is."
I looked at my life; I'd argue about putting my TV show off to go do the dishes or the lawn mowing. Then I saw these kids with their two-month-old sibling tied on their back while they worked. So it was just a huge contrast between our life and the sort of life they have.
When I was entering the community, a gathering of people were there just to say thank you for everything that I had done. "Thank you for what? I'm only helping Vianney" I said.
"But I saw firsthand that because I'm sponsoring a child, the benefits are not only received by Vianney but the whole community through larger projects."
I, like most people in Australia, have been privileged to receive an education, have a house over my head and food on the table, so for me I don't see why I can't sacrifice a little bit to ensure that other people in the world can have similar opportunities.
"In Australia, I go to the movies with my girlfriend where it costs me $50 for two student tickets and popcorn – and that's for two hours of entertainment. Why not use that money for something that's actually benefiting children who need it most? As sponsors, we have all made those choices."
I think that's the biggest thing I've learned, that we can all make a difference, everyone can. Yes, everybody has their budgets, but it's just choosing how we spend our money. The smallest of gestures can make a large difference in anyone's life.
My friends knew what I was doing when I left for Burundi, but when I got back and showed them the photos, they could only make comparisons to the movies. They asked "Is it real? Are there kids in those refugee camps guarded by metal fences?" I said, "That's very true…
"…when I was there I saw the United Nations refugee camp, I saw young kids, and infants working in the fields and fetching water, instead of attending school. All the kids I met and have photos of, they're very happy and they're just like you and I, just in another part of the world."
Since coming back I've had three friends sign up straight away and sponsor children. I've encouraged people that if you are in a position where you have the means to assist others it can make a huge difference for those who struggle in the world.
Interested in visiting your sponsored child? Find out more
Receiving a big welcome by the community. Photo provided by James.

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Grumpy Cat may not be scowling anymore! The internet sensation's owner, Tabatha Bundesen, was awarded $710,000 in a copyright infringement lawsuit on Monday, January 22.
The BBC reports that an eight-member jury in California federal court voted in favor of Grumpy Cat Limited, which was suing Grenade Beverage for exceeding an agreement over the feline's image.
In 2013, the beverage company received the rights to use Grumpy Cat and her famous scowl on the packaging for its "Grumppuccino" iced coffee. However, Grumpy Cat Limited sued Grenade in 2015 for breaching the contract after the latter used the cat's image to sell other products, including roasted coffee and "Grumppuccino" T-shirts.
The owners of Grenade countersued, claiming Grumpy Cat failed to sufficiently mention its brand on social media and in a TV appearance. Grenade also alleged that it was falsely informed that Grumpy Cat (whose real name is Tardar Sauce) was set to star in a film alongside actors Will Ferrell and Jack Black.
According to Courthouse News, the viral star herself made a brief appearance in court in January, but was not present for Monday's verdict.
Grumpy Cat rose to fame in late 2012 after a photo of her was shared on the website Reddit. She later became the subject of a meme, in addition to becoming an official spokescat for Friskies and starring in the 2014 Lifetime movie Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever.
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Recap of CBOE RMC Europe
By CBOE Holdings
Three times a year CBOE hosts a variety of derivative and volatility market participants at a CBOE Risk Management Conference (RMC). In the United States, the 32nd Annual RMC was held in California back in March. This past month the 6th Annual RMC Europe occurred just outside of London with over 220 participants spending three days discussing equity market derivatives and all types of volatility markets. Each year there are a few themes that seem to be hotter topics of conversation, usually as a reflection of the current market environment. A few that stood out to me this year were; discussions of market timing, CBOE Sector Indexes, and continued low volatility.
Market Timing – the word 'timing' is usually scarce at RMC, but not this year. In side discussions, I got two general responses as to why. One was with respect to the low volatility environment and being a bit more strategic when taking short positions in volatility. The other was with respect to being more tactical when putting on a hedged position, possibly since many hedges have not been needed in 2017.
CBOE Sector Indexes – at each RMC there are small meetings involving market participants who focus on markets traded at CBOE. Last year there was some discussion around how index options are preferable to options on ETFs for European traders. In response to this CBOE announced plans to list options on S&P Select Sector Indexes upon regulatory approval. www.cboe.com/sectors
Low Volatility Environment – year to date the average VIX close is around 11.40. The lowest annual average close for VIX on record is 12.39 in 1995. In order for 2017 to not go down as the record lowest VIX, the fear index needs to average over 15.00 for the remainder of 2017. Although VIX is low, realized volatility for the S&P 500 has been lower which means short volatility strategies have ruled the day. Average daily volume in VIX futures is well above 2016's numbers despite the low VIX. One presenter actually said as long as the low volatility music is playing, he will keep harvesting volatility risk premiums.
There is still a third RMC to come in 2017, December 5 – 6 in Hong Kong. Last year RMC Asia was heavily attended and based on the trends for the US and European version the Asian RMC should see those numbers grow. For more information on CBOE RMC Asia visit www.cboermcasia.com.


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As an anxious new mum, I can remember spending a lot of time worrying about whether Tom was dressed right – too hot? too cold? too hampered by his layers? A well-meaning colleague had handed down one of those gro egg room thermometer thingys, and it seemed always to be telling me that the room was the wrong temperature. Fortunately, it broke after about a month, which was very helpful in lowering my stress levels!
As this is now my second winter with Tom, I hope I've learnt a few things about how to dress him appropriately for the weather. In the hope that it might be helpful to other new mums, I thought I'd put a post together comparing what Tom wore as at this time of year as a three month old with what he is wearing now as an active, outdoor fifteen month old.
We had the heating on a lot more this time last year – 6 hours a day compared with 3 hours now. Tom was only able to scoot slowly around on his back though, where as now he never stays still for a moment.
Tom then – long sleeved vest, long-sleeved t-shirt or cardigan, trousers, and a pair of socks, with sock-ons to keep them on. If I was feeling especially lazy, he might have worn a sleepsuit instead of the t-shirt and trousers. Because the heating was on so much, he only needed a jumper indoors on the very coldest days.
Tom now – it's pretty cold in our flat during the day. Tom wears a short-sleeved vest, short-sleeved t-shirt, jumper, trousers and socks. The other day when it snowed, he also wore a pair of tights under the trousers and socks. Sometimes I will add an extra pair of socks, jumper or his dressing gown if he looks chilly.
Last year, Tom spent most of his time outdoors snuggled in the buggy or close to me in our wrap sling. We were rarely out for longer than half-an-hour at a time. Tom had just been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, so we were spending most of our time going to doctor's appointments and the hospital, trying to get a date for him to have an operation.
This year, we are out for at least an hour each day, often more. Tom either rides in the buggy, on my back in the carrier, or walks/runs by himself.
Tom then – in addition to his indoor clothes, he would wear a jumper and an all-in-one snow-suit, which had built in mittens and covered his feet. Depending on how cold it was, I either added a hat or just put up the hood of the snow suit. We got him a cosy footmuff for Christmas, but before then he was under a blanket in the buggy, or sharing my body warmth in the sling. We tended not to go out when it was wet, but if we did I'd have the raincover on the buggy.
Tom now – over his indoor layers, I add a thickly lined waterproof jacket. He also wears a hat and his rain footies. If it is especially cold I add mittens (which he takes off and tries to lose), and an extra pair of socks. Sometimes a scarf. We still have the footmuff on the buggy. I struggle to get him into the carrier on my back when I'm wearing a thick coat, so we have been using that less since it got colder. If it rains, I put his hood up and add a pair of waterproof trousers. We still use the raincover if he's in the buggy. He will soon start wearing shoes if it is especially cold out.
This was the toughest one in the early days. I'd put Tom down warm from his bath, with the heating still on. But whatever he wore had to be warm enough to last him the cold hours of the night, especially as he was still waking several times (every 45 bastard minutes. I'm still traumatised now) Now days, Tom sleeps through and the house isn't as warm when I put him down, so there is less debate over what to put him in.
Tom then – long-sleeved vest under a long-sleeved sleepsuit. We had some thicker, fleecy ones for especially cold nights. Initially he was swaddled, with one or two of those light weight cellular blankets. The zip on the swaddle broke mid-way through November, so we moved him into a 2.5 tog sleeveless sleeping bag instead (this probably contributed to the night-waking – we should really have kept him swaddled for at least another month). There is a really helpful chart here that I used to use to gauge if he was dressed right.
Tom now – short-sleeved vest under a pair of long sleeved pyjamas or a sleepsuit. Some of his pyjamas have feet, which I tend to use on colder nights. He uses a 2.5 tog sleeping bag, with no sleeves. He also sleeps with a blanket, but as a comforter rather than a cover. It usually ends up underneath him. I sometimes add a pair of socks and his dressing gown when he gets up for breakfast.
No pics sadly – not my first thought when I'm putting Tom to bed!
Top Tips
Babies have cold extremities. If you are trying to judge if they are warm enough, check their back and chest, not their hands or feet.
Look out for signs of overheating – flushed face, sweatiness, irritability – or coldness – blue lips, shivering, fretful crying.
Babies actually need colder rooms than you would think. A healthy temperature for a nursery is 16-20 degrees Celsius.
The best rule of thumb is to dress your baby in roughly what you are wearing, plus one light layer. So if I am heading out in a t-shirt, jumper, jeans and a coat, Tom will be wearing about the same, but with an additional vest and hat. The footmuff on the buggy makes up for the relative difference in activity between us if he is riding rather than walking along.
For advice on dressing young toddlers for even colder climates, there is a great post here from a mum who grew up in Scandinavia.
For advice on keeping yourself warm on long walks or hikes, see this post from the Helpful Hiker.
Hope you all stay warm this winter – and have plenty of outdoor play!


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Some battling a cancer diagnosis will only have one form of treatment. Others will have a combination of treatment methods, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Cancer treatment targets rapidly growing cells. Unfortunately, in addition to affecting fast-growing cancer cells, treatment can affect the rapidly growing healthy cells in our skin, hair, and fingernails. Skin related side effects can include:
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About Harriet
Harriet Baskas is currently a regular contributor for NBCNews.com and CNBC.com and reports on airports and air travel in a monthly column for USATODAY.com, where she also maintains 50 airport guides. Her work also appears in other outlets and on her blog, StuckAtTheAirport.com.
Her published books include Washington Icons (Globe Pequot, 2010), Oregon Curiosities (Globe Pequot Press, 2007) and Washington Curiosities (Globe Pequot, 2004, revised 2007, 2011), Stuck at the Airport, (Simon & Schuster, 2001), Museums of the Northwest, (Sasquatch Books, 1999) and (with co-author Adam Woog), Atomic Marbles and Branding Irons: A Guide to Museums, Collections and Roadside Curiosities in Washington and Oregon, (Sasquatch Books: 1993).
Her most recent book: Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can't or Won't Show You, was published by Globe Pequot in October 2014.
For more than twenty years, her radio stories on unusual museums, airports, and other topics air aired regularly on National Public Radio's All Things Considered program and on other nationally distributed public radio programs.
Harriet has also served as the General Manager of several public radio stations, including KBCS in Bellevue, Washington, KBOO in Portland, Oregon and KMUN in Astoria, Oregon, a station she put on the air.


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acts as the Slingbox for your video game consoles? The HD-720, which arrives with the ability to pass along either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 signals to a web-connected PC for remote playback, is now available to order for $199.95, while additional adapters can also be purchased for $39.95. Of course, you should make sure you have a pretty robust Windows-based laptop and a solid internet connection before getting your hopes up too high here, but if those are well taken care of, your portable gaming dreams are now just a credit card indention away.
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I've been saving this one for a sunny summer's day. I've realised now I could be waiting a long time, so let's just go for it shall we?
Welcome all! As always, it's easy to take part in the debate. Just have a good look at the photo below and leave a comment with your answers to these two questions:
One thing I like most about this room is…
One thing I like least about this room is…
{James Merrell via Homes & Gardens}
Do you warm to the coastal charm of this room or does it leave you feeling colder than a Cornish surfer without a wetsuit? The comments section below is the place to share your thoughts… see you there ladies!
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"It was in the aisle we saw a book slowly moving down and drop," said Nadia Lee, who owns the shop with her sister.
They called Paranormal Private Investigators to look into the strange occurences at their shop.
"Some people have found that they can't find people to help them so we've made this organization to help people with their paranormal problems as well as educate the public about it," said Peaches Veatch, an investigator with PPI.
They don't have much in common with their filmic forebears - they've never been slimed and they don't carry proton packs.
"We can have the psychic abilities but we need the science to back it up," said K.D. Foreman.
With the tools of their trade, an electro-magnetic field monitor, they got to work investigating the bookstore. Not long after, case manager K.D. Foreman's monitor lights up. They believe they have communicated with a spirit.
In the basement, an electronic voice recorder was switched on in the hopes of capturing evidence of a presence.
"We've had some interesting things," said Veatch. "We had some evidence that there was a child down in the basement that was playing hide and seek."
After wrapping up their investigation the team took their findings to Lee, who said she felt vindicated that her suspicions had been backed up.
"Yes, there is something other than us in this world," she said.


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REDDING, Calif. – Greg Gutierrez of Red Bluff, California, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 13 pounds, 5 ounces Saturday to win the Costa FLW Series Western Division opener on Lake Shasta presented by Minn Kota with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 40 pounds, 7 ounces. For his win, Gutierrez earned $36,376.
"It feels really good to finally get that monkey off of my back and win an FLW event," said Gutierrez, who earned his first career FLW Series win. "I've won a few different tournaments in my life, and I've been close here, but the win has eluded me for a few years. I had a blast this week and could not be happier right now."
Gutierrez said that he found bigger fish on the main lake in practice and decided to concentrate his efforts throughout the week there. He looked for transition areas, either red clay or chunk rock to gravel. He said he would cover water with a Duo Realis Spinbait 90, targeting shallow points. Once he got bit, he would slow down and thoroughly work the area with a ¼-ounce Frenzy Baits NAIL, a shaky-head rig that Gutierrez designed himself, rigged with a green-pumpkin Reaction Innovations Flirt.


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515 Kitchen & Cocktails offers a great happy hour 4pm until 7 PM – everyday.
I get the le pamplemousse cocktail for $5 (finlandia grapefruit vodka, aperol liqueur, lemon juice, orange juice, and grapefruit juice, pictured above). The hubs gets a beer on special. I will try to post more of their happy hour menu soon. Then we eat Truffle Fries (with minced rosemary, parmesan cheese and truffle oil)! If you get there when they aren't too busy, it's great. But depending on your scene it can get very busy in the later evenings.
Our favorite non-happy hour items are the 515 cocktail ($7.75 it's a pomegranate margarita style drink cazadores tequila, la pinta tequila, lime, pama liqueur, patron citronge liqueur, sugar rim) and the burger ($11 bleu cheese, shallot confit, sauteed radicchio, and pomme frites).
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| 9.7°C Belfast
Internet problems at several companies have been blamed on a fire at Telephone House in Belfast city centre.
Firefighters have tackled a blaze which broke out on the fourth floor of Telephone House on May Street in Belfast city centre at around 7.30am on Wednesday morning.
Police closed May Street, Seymour Street and Gloucester Street to traffic until around 9am.
There were major traffic delays during rush hour while the fire was extinguished.
Fire crews had five appliances and an aerial ladder at the scene.
The roads have since reopened.
Meanwhile several companies have suffered internet problems which they believe to be linked to the fire.
A BT spokeswoman said the fire" disrupted the electricity supply to the building affecting a number of customers in our data centre."
"A fire which occurred in our Telephone House building in Belfast this morning has been extinguished.
"Thankfully there were no injuries and a full investigation as to the cause of the incident is currently underway. The fire disrupted the electricity supply to the building affecting a number of customers in our data centre.
"We'd like to extend our thanks to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service for its prompt response and thank our customers for their patience."
By almost 4pm on Thursday afternoon service was restored to the majority of customers.
An updated statement from BT said: "Following this morning's incident in Telephone House in Belfast we have now restored service to the majority of affected customers with the remaining to be restored within the coming hour."
On Wednesday morning Translink and the Police Ombudsman office tweeted that their websites were not working.
Belfast City Council also said its website is down.
Tourist attraction Titanic Belfast has also tweeted to say their website is down blaming the fire for the outage.
It replied to a customer saying: "Unfortunately the site is down due to a fire in the BT Telephone House building this morning."
The Grand Opera House website was also down but tweeted to say it was back online just before 2pm.
Council websites have also experienced problems this morning with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council tweeting that their website is down.
PR company JPR tweeted to say their email access has been affected by the fire and advised people to call them if required.
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Moscow: Experts say the fourth generation MiG 35 is a vastly updated version of the earlier MiG 29 series specialised aircrafts.
After first offering to sell the advanced MiG 35 fighter plane to Bangladesh in April this year, Russia has now offered the same to India.
First publicly presented at the 2007 Bangalore air show, the MiG 35 has since been much improved. According to one report, during Indian Defence Minister Arun Jaitley's last visit to Moscow, officials of both countries discussed the possibility of India purchasing the plane to enhance its air force.
Experts say the fourth generation MiG 35 is a vastly updated version of the earlier MiG 29 series specialised aircrafts. It has highly advanced avionics and weapons systems, including the NESA radar. It has a multi-role profile and its new location system enables it to operate freely from inputs provided from ground, adding to its operational flexibility.
Interestingly enough, of all the countries in South Asia, Russia first offered to sell the plane to Bangladesh. The proposal was made right after the recent Hasina-Modi summit meeting on April 7 this year, where it was announced that the Indian government would extend a special $500 million line of credit to Bangladesh to enable it to strengthen its armed forces.
In addition to Bangladesh, Afghanistan has also secured much needed weapons for its army with India's help via a similar arrangement.
At the time, the BNP had alleged that the Bangladesh government would end using the Indian line of credit to pay for obsolete arms and weapons. Bangladesh should not buy "old Russian warplanes," BNP members had said, adding that India's motives were "suspect".
The opposition leaders had further alleged that there were some undeclared, hidden clauses in the deal worked out between Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi and had urged that these be made public.
In the case of the MiG 35, however, the BNP's charges do not seem convincing. Bangladesh and India aside, Egypt has already ordered 46 MiG 35s under a $2.5 billion deal with Russia. Each plane costs around $46 million. Other countries, including the UAE, which is in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding with Russia, and Kazhakstan, have also expressed interest. Had the plane been truly "obsolete" as the BNP claimed, this would never have been the case.
The allegation of obsolescence is further weakened by the Nizhni Novgorod Russian MiG producing unit's current record: A reported 11,000 have been sold abroad out of an aggregate of 45,000 planes in 2016. India too has just concluded a $10.5 billion arms purchasing deal with Russia.
In terms of Bangladesh, there is little doubt that between India and China there is a clear economic rivalry concerning project implementation, securing of orders and various other issues, including the sale of arms. China enjoys a big lead. Though India has pressed for a 25-year Defence Pact with Bangladesh, Prime Minister Hasina did not accept. While Bangladesh is keen to maintain cordial relations with its neighbours, it also clearly does not wish to put all its eggs in one basket.


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Mentats Test Level
|The following is based on Fallout: New Vegas behind-the-scenes mechanics and similar content.
The Mentats Test Level is a test cell in the game files of Fallout: New Vegas.
A vault like room similar to most vault common area, with some giant rats and giant mantises, three different Powder Gangers, and some brahmin. The Powder Gangers do not react when spoken to and won't fight back when attacked. The brahmin will charge the giant mantises if they come in close proximity. There are several tables located in one corner of the room. On the tables, you'll find various weapons and a lit, non-interactable piece of dynamite.
Notable loot
- Hunting shotgun
- Plasma caster
- Dinner Bell
- Incinerator
- 1-3 randomly spawning Faderators (with any Fallout: New Vegas add-ons installed)
Mentats Test Level appears in the game files of Fallout: New Vegas but should not be considered canon due to it being a test cell.


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Last month we told you that a group of Plaintiffs had filed a motion to consolidate all federal Lipitor diabetes lawsuits before one South Carolina judge as part of a Multi-District Litigation or MDL. To date, at least five different Lipitor lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer in three different U.S. District Courts throughout the country. The motion indicates that numerous additional complaints are expected.
Not surprising, Pfizer has shown that they are opposed to the formation of coordinated proceedings involving Lipitor, arguing that the litigation is not sufficiently big enough to require the consolidated proceedings and that such a procedure would only result in a wave of lawsuits filed by lawyers who may not otherwise be willing to litigate claims.
Lipitor has been linked to diabetes. Lipitor prevents an enzyme in the liver from creating low-density lipids (LDLs). The drug works to prevent the production of LDLs, a type of cholesterol that blocks arteries and reduces the user's risk of developing heart disease. Lipitor, which generates more than $14.5 billion in combined annual sales, is among the best-selling drugs in the world.
This would not be the first Lipitor MDL. U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan presides over an MDL in New Jersey. In that case, plaintiffs' lawyers allege Pfizer improperly extended its patent rights on the anticholesterol drug Lipitor, and then when the rights were expiring, conspired with the generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy to block the generic version of the drug. This lawsuit is a totally different animal, but there is a common thread to both cases: allegations that Pfizer is greedy.
The U.S. JPML is expected to schedule oral arguments over the motion to consolidate the Lipitor diabetes litigation for an upcoming hearing session, scheduled for July 25, 2013.
We will continue to give you the latest updates in the Lipitor cases. Bookmark this page.
And… if you think you have a potential Lipitor claim – particularly if you are a woman with diabetes – we will give you a free online case evaluation.


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3G vs. 4G Wireless – What is the Difference
3G vs. 4G What is the Difference? Most people know that the G stands for the generation of cellular wireless standards. But what can 4G do that 3G could not?
Many iPhone 3GS buyers are starting to fear they should have waited for the next gen iPhone 4G to hit the shelves. Is 4G going to be that much better than 3G. Here are the differences between 1G, 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5 and 4G with a good video breakdown.
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Srikanth 11 years ago
Thanks for the video; it was very helpful.
Rich 10 years ago
Awesome!! Excellent presentation…I felt like I was back in a school class : )
Mike 10 years ago
I'm in the market to buy a Smart phone and was considering the Droid Incredible. But with this excellent explanation of the different Gs, I can now consider other phoes as well – possibly the EVO 4G. Thanks.
areddy 10 years ago
Good easy explanation of differences in G cell
jhancock 10 years ago
Wonderful, terse presentation: please offer the presentation in transcript or Powerpoint–it's very instructive.
Dante 10 years ago
Super Helpful. thanks for taking the time. my understanding of what all the G's mean has tippled!
c 10 years ago
Clear explanation that really helped. Thanks!
shash_bro 10 years ago
@Craig Mathias – I read so much about different cellular technologies on different web sites for more than a week. I understood Okay. But I watched your video and everything is very clear and it took me less than 5 minutes. You the best!
This is gotta go on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter. Thanks.
Simon 10 years ago
excellent explanation!
i think i'll wait too for the next phone.
Taha 10 years ago
Excellent & Detailed Video.
Covers all aspects upto 4G.
Well presented.
Amm 10 years ago
Very good!
Thanks for this excellent presentation.
Md. Mohi Uddin Khan 10 years ago
understandable the difference between 3g and 4g
PKS 10 years ago
Really great presentation. Thank you so much!
hterrell 10 years ago
Excellent info! Finally, my questions are answered in a easy to understand format. Thanks very much for your help.
pmoores 10 years ago
Woo Hoo, tks, just bought a wireless usb stick, then only after got confused by the maps Telus shows throughout Canada.
Great video, cleared everything up.
And to think I considered myself IT support, but never ever touched on the wireless stuff, so this video is great.
jerryakh 10 years ago
That was great explanation. It is helpful presentation. I know now which one to choose depends on my speed option.
JFiction 10 years ago
this is too technical for an article that comes up first in a google search.
What most people clicking on this video want is the straight easy to understand facts:
1) What is price difference?
2) What can I do in 4G that I can't do in 3G (ie, downloads, video, etc). Is it just faster speed difference + paying more money?
These are the only reason why a normal phone user cares about, they don't care if the phone is using a RTXABC resistor instead of a 13CS#D resistor
ProDigit 10 years ago
Not much explained about latencies.
4G is much comparable to a 10KB/S internet DSL connection when loading pages, due to it's enormous (more than 10x larger) latency compared to a wired pc.
J.P.P. 10 years ago
Is the current 3.5 G the same as this thing called "3G-s"? Thanks, this was very helpful. Clear, concise and to the point. I remember the cell phone technology of the late 80's and early 90's 20-25 years ago. It was so crude by today's standards. It only makes me wonder how advanced cell phone technology will be like 20 years FROM now. Wow.
Cellguy 10 years ago
GreatJG 10 years ago
I am considering buying an ipad2 and wondering about the 3g or 4g version and your video will make it much easier to decide. Thanks
Lamontlewis 10 years ago
Wow! This excellent presentation caused me to realize I've forgotten more than I currently know. To think I was in cellular communications in 1995, but even more amazing is I worked with 300baud modems. This could not have been for anyone outside of the technology sector though, could it?
judy45 10 years ago
I'm not a tecchie, though I play on on TV 🙂
Seriously, a very good presentation. I'm not "in the sector" – I'm a relatively late adopter (still using a Treo 650) but a heavy user once I adopt. This helps me to know what I'll be getting when I finally go to a new device.
kabbo880 10 years ago
Its really excellent presentation caused me to realize I've forgotten more than I currently know. To think I was in cellular communications in 1995, but even more amazing is I worked with 300baud modems.
j-smooth 9 years ago
This was a fantastic explanation! THANK YOU!!!
msals 9 years ago
wonderful.. cleared up all confusion caused with 2 3 and 4G 🙂
Roy 9 years ago
Thank you very much for a great information!
I will wait for the next Iphone with 4G enabled.
Da Boss 9 years ago
Well i feel that i am the Boss and that i should be honerd for it so i think this video is awesome(even though i didnt see it).
Neville Kwa 8 years ago
Very good video presentation about wireless environment.
4g vs 3g 8 years ago
On the iphone 4g, does 4g stand for the 4g internet
speed or just cuz its the forth iphone out?


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Rezone the former Carlton Movie House at 235 Faraday Street, Carlton from Public Use Zone 3 (Health & Community) to Mixed Use Zone


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Panasonic and Fujifilm reveal joint sensor development, offering global shutter
Panasonic has announced that it has developed a new sensor using Organic Photoconductive Film (OPF), developed by Fujifilm, that is capable of recording a much wider range of tones (up to 3 EV greater dynamic range) than current silicon-based sensors, and in which each pixel is read out simultaneously to effect a true global shutter.
Similar to InVisage Quantum Film technology, the OPF sensor employs a thin, light-sensitive film on top of CMOS silicon circuitry. Panasonic says that the separation of the light conversion medium and electronic charge storage removes some design trade-offs that need to be made with conventional CMOS designs. The design allows for a larger active pixel area that makes it 1.2x more sensitive to light than normal photodiodes. Decoupling the photoconversion and storage areas also allows for the ability to store more total charge (higher full well capacity), resulting in 10x, or 3 EV, greater dynamic range.
Additionally, the OPF layer is only 0.5 microns thick, or four to six times thinner than silicon photodiodes that are typically 2-3 microns in depth. According to Panasonic this expands the incident angle of light that can be collected to 60 degrees, compared to 30-40 degrees for conventional silicon sensors, which should allow greater flexibility in lens design. It should also help reduce false color and vignetting.
In addition to better sensitivity and dynamic range, the new technology brings other benefits as well. In particular, the OPF-based sensor will provide global shutter, by allowing all pixels to be exposed essentially at the same time by turning on and off the entire photosensitive area at once. The net effect is that all the lines of the sensor are essentially exposed simultaneously, as opposed to line-by-line as is the case with traditional 'rolling' electronic shutters. This helps avoid the dreaded 'jello effect' often seen in video, or the distortion of fast moving objects. It also helps avoid flickering and banding with artificial light sources, which with a 'rolling' shutter otherwise result in different rows on the sensor being exposed while the pulsating light source is on vs. off.
When combined with Panasonic's historical strength in video-oriented products this will likely get the attention of the videography crowd. The potential benefits don't stop there though. Panasonic has also developed a method of recording sequences of images at slightly different exposure values, that it calls Variable Sensitivity Multiple Exposure Technology. The process can track the direction of motion in the scene by tracing the subject as it moves across the scene becoming gradually darker from one frame to the next. If the camera knows it applied less exposure to the second frame than to the first, it can determine in which direction the subject is moving and at what speed. This could be of great assistance to AF algorithms.
The company is not absolutely clear about what practical uses it will put this new sensor to, but says 'We expect this technology to be used widely in motion capture applications and also extend to other applications that have been thought to be difficult to realize unless high saturation global shutter or variable sensitivity multiple exposure.' Panasonic is also developing a system for using cameras that replace wing mirrors in cars, and this technology will probably see the light of day in that area first, but the lessons learned will be very useful for its regular camera business.
Panasonic develops 10times Higher Saturation & Highly Functional Global Shutter Technology by controlling of Organic-Photoconductive-Film on CMOS Image Sensor
Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed a new highly functional global shutter[1] technology for CMOS image sensor using organic photoconductive film (OPF)*1. This technology enables to capture high speed moving object up to 10 times brighter*2scene in global shutter mode. In OPF CMOS image sensor, charge-storage function and photoelectric-conversion function can be set independently. By utilizing the unique feature of OPF CMOS image sensor, this technology solves the degradation of saturation signal[2] in conventional image sensor with global shutter function. Motion direction can be detected from acquired object's signal level in one picture by fine control of shutter sensitivity by changing applied voltage to OPF which is hardly realized by conventional CMOS image sensors.
The newly developed highly functional global shutter technology contributes to high speed image sensing of moving objects without image distortion which appears in conventional shutter operation under very bright scene. We expect this technology to be used widely in motion capture applications and also extend to other applications that have been thought to be difficult to realize unless high saturation global shutter or variable sensitivity multiple exposure.
The new technology has the following advantages.
1. Wide incident angle (60 degrees), high sensitivity, high saturation and highly-functional circuits due to a unique feature of OPF, in which an OPF for photoelectric-conversion and a readout circuits are independent.
2. High saturation signal up to 10 times larger*3 than conventional image sensors with global shutter function due to Photoelectric Conversion Controlled Global Shutter Technology.
This development is based on the following new technologies.
1. CMOS Image Sensor Design Technology, in that, an OPF photoelectric-conversion part and a circuit part can be designed independently.
2. Photoelectric Conversion Controlled Global Shutter Technology that is realized by controlling of organic photoconductive film sensitivity.
3. Variable Sensitivity Multiple Exposure Technology which can detect the motion and its direction by changing image capturing sensitivity in each frame.
Panasonic holds 60 Japanese patents and 41 overseas patents (including pending) related to this technology.
Panasonic will present part of the research at the international conference ISSCC (International Solid-State Circuit Conference) 2016 which is to be held in San Francisco, USA on January 31 to February 4.
*1: We are using an organic photoconductive film (OPF) that FUJIFILM Corporation has developed.
*2: Saturation signal per pixel area, compared with conventional silicon based CMOS image sensor with global shutter function.
More on the Technology
1. The OPF CMOS Image Sensor Design Technology, in that, photoelectric-conversion part and a circuit part can be designed independently.
The conventional image sensor consists of a silicon photodiode for capturing light, metal interconnects and an on-chip micro-lens. And, both a photoelectric-conversion function and a signal charge-storage function are executed by a silicon photodiode. On the other hand, in an OPF CMOS image sensor, a photoelectric-conversion function is executed by an OPF, instead of a silicon photodiode, and a signal charge-storage function is executed by circuits beneath the OPF. Both functions are almost independent, so an OPF CMOS image sensor can achieve the following features.
Expansion of the incident light range to 60 degrees and reproduction of faithful color.
An OPF with high optical absorption coefficient[3], instead of a silicon photodiode, is adopted, the thickness of an OPF has been reduced to just 0.5 microns, four to six times thinner than silicon photodiodes. Since the conventional silicon photodiode needs at least 2 – 3 microns in depth, the range of incident angles was limited to around 30 – 40 degrees. An OPF, achieved with the OPF CMOS image sensor technology, has enabled the expansion of this range to 60 degrees, efficiently utilizing light entering at an angle for faithful color reproduction with no color mixing. It also gives greater flexibility in lens designs, facilitating the reduction of overall camera size.
Boost of sensor sensitivity by 1.2 times compared to conventional silicon image sensors to deliver clear images, particularly in dark conditions.
The transistors and metal interconnects in each pixel, fabricated using Panasonic's semiconductor device technology, are coated with an OPF. The area of the light receiving section becomes limited in conventional image sensors because of the existence of metal interconnects and the need to form a light shield film to prevent light incidence into areas other than the photodiode in each pixel. However, an OPF CMOS image sensor technology coats the sensor with an OPF, which can harvest all the light received on the sensor. This unique structure and high quantum efficiency of OPF boosts sensor sensitivity by 1.2 times compared to conventional silicon image sensors to deliver clear images, particularly in dark conditions.
Cross-sectional image of conventional Back Side Illumination (BSI) CMOS image sensor and OPF CMOS image Sensor
Design of OPF and circuits completely independent and realization of high-performance (high-saturation)
In the architecture of an OPF CMOS image sensor, the OPF, that converts light into electric signals, and the circuits, that store electric signal charges and readout electric signals, are designed completely independently. Therefore, by selecting an OPF, photoelectric-conversion characteristics, wavelength, sensitivity, etc., can be set with flexibility.
Moreover, in conventional image sensors, it is necessary to place both a silicon photodiode and circuits (transistors and capacitors) on silicon substrate in each pixel, so an area of circuits is limited. On the other hand, in an OPF CMOS image sensor, it is not necessary to place a silicon photodiode, so high-performance circuits, such as high-speed or wide dynamic range[4], can be formed on a silicon substrate.
In particular, in an OPF CMOS image sensor, by providing a large capacitor for storing signal charge, a saturation value[2] of electric signal can be significantly increased from conventional image sensors.
2. Photoelectric Conversion Controlled Global Shutter Technology that is realized by controlling of organic photoconductive film sensitivity.
Conventional CMOS image sensors with global shutter function require storage located near photoconversion area which makes it difficult to simultaneously shrink the pixel size and enlarge the saturation signal. Developed "Photoelectric conversion controlled global shutter technology" realizes shutter function by controlling of photoelectric conversion efficiency by only modulating applied voltage to OPF, without additional in-pixel circuit and no degradation of saturation signal. And developed "high saturation pixel technology" by pixel gain switching operation can capture under extremely bright scene, up to 10 times or more saturation signal per unit square pixel than conventional CMOS image sensor with global shutter function. This technology will solve imaging problems caused by rolling shutter distortion, flash bands[5] and LED flickers[6] in very bright scene.
Comparison of Global shutter pixel structure
3. Variable Sensitivity Multiple Exposure Technology which can detect the motion and its direction by changing image capturing sensitivity in each frame.
Conventional multiple exposure cannot detect the direction of motion because the capture sensitivity is fixed. Panasonic have developed "variable sensitivity multiple exposure technology" by controlling the voltage applied to OPF with elapse of time, which is hardly realized in conventional silicon based image sensor. We can get several images of different exposure time and different exposure sensitivity in one picture that enables character recognition by choosing optimum exposure time, so direction of motion can be detected by acquired object's signal level. This technology enables sensing of moving object detection and motion directions.
Technical Terms:
[1] Global shutter
Shutter operation which can capture the image at the same time in all pixels.
Ordinary CMOS image sensor operates in rolling shutter mode in which exposure and shutter operation is executed row by row.
[2] Saturation/Saturation signals
Maximum amount of electric signal that can be handled by image sensors. Receiving a signal greater than this value leads to highlight clipping.
[3] Optical absorption coefficient
A constant value that indicates how much light is absorbed into a material, when incident light enter to the material.
[4] Dynamic range
Range of brightness that can be captured. (the ratio between highest and lowest signal can be captured by image sensor)
[5] Flash band
stripe shaped contrast appears in captured image, because light flashes during image sensor capture the image row by row pixel (rolling shutter operation).
[6] LED flicker
Imaging phenomenon resulting in incomplete image capture, caused by a LED's (traffic, headlights, signs, etc.) frequency and a camera's imaging speed.


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There are things in our daily lives that we acknowledge as being true, even though technically they aren't. There are all sorts of phrases that just don't make sense, but we say them all the time. I've played a lot of baseball and I am a big fan. There are phrases in that sport that confound logic. For example, when your team needs a rally and the batter at the plate takes a big swing and misses, how many times have you heard the phrase, "Okay , we don't need a homerun, just get on base.......really, you don't need a homerun? When, in any baseball game, do you not need a homerun? Yet, its a common phrase and if you are a baseball fan, I'm sure you've said it. Or, you yell at the pitcher who is having control problems, "just throw strikes". Now do you really think the pitcher is thinking anything different? Do you think he is intentionally walking the opposing batters just to irritate the crowd? Or if you are a basketball fan, "They need to quit shooting so many three pointers". What you really mean is that you wish they would quit missing three pointers. How can you make a three pointer, if you don't shoot it? For the non US readers, I'm sure there are similar phrases in other sports that confound logic when you literally interpret the phrase.
So, that brings me to the term "QRP Key". We've all seen it, an advertisment or solicitation for a small morse key or paddle. Phrases like, "a nice compact morse key suitable for QRP operation" or the key is "QRP" sized. Now this brings a few questions to my mind. QRP in the technical sense means low power, so can you only sent 5 watts with this key? I suppose QRP operators are not suppose to use full sized keys or bugs as obviously you wouldn't be QRP any longer. Does using a full size key boost your signal? Does this mean that this small key cannot be used for QRO operation, will this "QRP key" degrade my high power signal? What are the specifications for a "QRP" key?
What about the QRPp operator? What are they to do for an appropriate key? Surely if you have QRP keys, QRPp keys must be even smaller and only those with very small hands can be successful, QRPp operators.
All of this is very confusing from a literal sense. If I am new to QRP must I get a new key? Dare I mix my QRO and QRP paddles or will I have problems if I do? I have this nice desk paddle that I love, but surely I couldn't use it with my KX3, or could I? Since the KX3 is larger than my KX1 maybe I could use my big paddle with it, but definitely not with the KX1. Surely you understand the dilemmas here. What to do?
Now, a few more descriptive terms for these small keys is the term "portable", "small "or the phrase "for field use". These terms, from a literal pespective, seem to make more sense. Certainly these "QRP keys" make sense for the QRO operator on an expediton who doesn't want to carry around a heavy key. Begali uses the term "adventure key", which seems to be self explanatory and doesn't invoke a QRP only use.
So, be careful and use your own judgement on when and where to use your QRP key, someone may be watching.
Monday, June 24, 2013
QRP Key?
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I always understood "just throw strikes" as another way of saying, "don't try to be so fancy and picky, just throw the %$#+! ball over the plate!'
That being said, I guess a QRPp key would be two wires that you touch together!
73 de Larry W2LJ
But then when they throw and strike down them middle of the plate, like Ranger pitchers did last night to Yankee hitters, the results are also a lot of !@#$%! reactions. Four homeruns.ReplyDelete
Of course QRPp operators must two wires and very short ones at that.
Mike AD5A
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Package Errors while installing VIA on Linux Cent OS clients
Does packagekit errors on Linux CentOS caused due to VIA software?
Users might encounter errors related to Packagekit while installing VIA on the Linux CentOS clients; does it really issue due to VIA software?
Below is the explanation;
What is PackageKit?
Helps in installing and updating software. This component is also responsible for checking OS updates. Some users think it is annoying as it automatically displays a updates available dialog on every login.
How to check if PackageKit is installed?
From a window, double click on a rpm file, if the PackageKit is installed , then it will take over the control and tries to install the rpm.
How to restore the PackageKit if not installed or Uninstalled?
Ensure the system is connected to network and run the following commands in sequence.
"sudo yum update"
"sudo yum install PakageKit"
"sudo yum install gnome-packagekit"
"sudo reboot now"
The packetkit issue is not really related to VIA functionality; it is about a dependency module that is either not present or corrupted in the user system.


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E-mail marketing is very much necessary to nurture the relationship and amplify the trust of your brand among the users.
You must generate email leads in order to deliver the best customer support and eventually it will help you out to generate more sales cycle. There are various techniques, but the e-mail lead generation techniques remains at the top.
No one will be interested to give their e-mail address, but you should know that you will not generate any lead at the first round.
Take the email address, make your brand, and give some time to the people to trust your brand. Then, you can generate the lead at the second round of the email marketing. There are various techniques and also you can do from social media also.
We will see from both ways the email lead generation strategies. But, you should be very careful because the major email providers have introduced the advanced filter options for the spam emails.
Your ISP will get blocked if you follow these practices regularly. Let's discuss about the leads first, leads can be thought as filling out a form, selling an eBook, or selling any kind of products or service from your behalf.
Suppose, you have no best content available in the eBook and you want to nurture the relationship with your audiences, then here is the place where email generation techniques are so effective.
You must send them emails, build the trust, and make them believe that your eBook is the best. In this way you can generate more and more business leads as an Internet marketer.
Firstly, I will discuss the best practices here. How you can generate the leads to business through effective email marketing.
Email Marketing Best Practices Lead Generation Marketing:
The following mentioned are few lead generation tips on lead generation marketing through different internet marketing strategies.
1. Use the incentives to increase the open rates:
If you increase the incentives while selling the products, then you have the fair chance to increase the open rates by 50%.
You can increase the incentives like giving discounts in the shipping, giving free gadgets while purchasing your products. In this way you can increase the open rates effectively and can generate more leads.
2. Keep your call-to-action and main message above the fold:
You must keep your main message and call-to-action above the fold. If your main message comes behind the main fold, then there are 70% chances that the users will not even read it. In order, to keep the attention of the users you must keep your call-to-action above the fold.
3. Stick to minimum 3 Typefaces:
Don't just clutter the emails with more typefaces. This will affect your conversions; you must have minimum 2 or 3 typefaces.
4. The Logo should appear on the upper-left hand side of the email:
it is proven from the eye tracking studies that generally the people see the logo first at the upper-left hand side of the email. Ensure that your logo appears in the upper-left hand side of the email for more visibility and more conversions.
5. Ensure that your emails are 550-600 pixels wide:
You must have the 600 pixels wide email, so that the users can read it without scrolling it. If your email is more than 600 pixels, then the users have to scroll it horizontally to read your full email. That's the complete no-no situation and it will affect your conversions horribly.
6. Use Auto-responders for opting-in:
You must be prepared with the fact that your users have forgotten that they have opted in. You must set the auto-responders; to keep the people reminded that their email address is registered in your database.
You can set the auto-responder for 1 day, 5 days, or even for 10 days to keep them reminded about your products. You must include the bonus material or any additional products as a reward for the users who have opted in.
7. Write appealing subject lines:
You must have the attractive subject line of more than 30 to 50 characters. Your subject line should appeal more urgency and it should give your users the perfect idea about the content before they open the email.
8. Conduct tests:
Before sending the emails to the people; send the same email which you have prepared to the associates and friends. If they are able to identify your call-to-action, then you are on the right path. If not, then work more on your emails.
9. Tie emails to the landing pages:
You must have the separate landing page for your emails, which will show the same products with the same content, call-to-action and the price.
Also, your landing page should look similar to the email in terms of design. And make sure that you have the tracking tools that which email and landing page is getting your returned visitors, in order to promote it more and generate conversions.
These are the important points to be noted as an Internet marketer, to get the attention of your audience and generate more leads. There are many new tools to track the conversions, but don't forget about the old tracking tools, which has been in the market for several years and they are the trusted one.
Email marketing is the best practice for the Internet marketers as it is like firing the gun in the dark room. This way you can generate more conversions and the trust for your brand among the public.
Now, I will show you email lead generation process through social media. There are many social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
Here, you can build the trust of your brand among your followers or the person you are following. You can nurture the relationship, amplify your brand, and can maintain the proper sales cycle for your brand.
But, when it comes to get the email address, then it may become the tedious task for you. As, there are many fake IDs available on the social media channels, so you must track the proper email Id and then start selling your products through email marketing strategy.
How to generate email leads through Facebook
Facebook is the most popular social media channel where you can connect with more audience to build the trust for your brand among the fans and the followers by the following way:
1. Run Sweepstakes on Facebook:
You must host e-mail gated Facebook contests or Facebook Sweepstakes to generate the curiosity of your brand among the Facebook users and fans. This is the best proven method to generate leads and the trust for your brand.
Also, contests on Facebook will help you carry out the conversation between the participants. Also, this news will be shared from the fans to their friends, which will lead to more participants and more conversions.
2. Give discounts:
You must generate coupons which will allow the users to share the coupons, and it will have the immediate sales, which will allow you to get the e-mail hosted leads for your business.
You can host group coupons or coupons directly on your Facebook fan page to generate the huge leads for your business.
3. Make a Newsletter Sign-up on your Facebook Page:
You must make the Newsletter sign-up tab on your Facebook page, where the users will give their e-mail Id in the tab. You can send them the offers and discounts directly in their email.
You can have the appealing newsletter like "Join the Email club" or "Get connected". This will help you out to get more email address in the legal way.
4. Post links to the Landing page with email gate:
You must include your email gated content on your Facebook wall where you share the regular content. If, you are selling the eBook, webinar, or any other product, then you must tell your Facebook fans.
It will take them to the email gated landing page on your website. On your Facebook page, you can put your email gated content and direct them to your landing page.
5. Host a Facebook event:
you must host the Facebook events and link it to the email gated landing page. You must link it with your Facebook RSVP; you must not use the RSVP apps as it will not generate email lead conversions.
You must link it to your online or live event. The event should be enticing, so that it will help you out to generate more email leads.
6. Link Facebook Ads with your email gated content:
You must link your email gated landing page with the Facebook ads. You can host the ads for less than $5 per day. This is the cheap tool to create more email leads for your business.
7. Announce Exclusive Offers:
You must give them the exciting offers, so that they sign up with your Newsletter form. Many of them gets feared, that their email address will be hacked, or will be used by others, or will be sold. So, you must give the exclusive offers to make them clear and believe in your words.
8. Facebook covers:
Recently, Facebook has introduced in their Page Policy that you can include the call to action on your Facebook cover. This will allow you to have, more sign ups. You can also include the arrow on the Facebook cover to direct them to the Newsletter sign up form.
These are the some methods which will help you out to enhance your database on the Facebook
How to generate email leads through Twitter
Twitter is also one of the amazing social media platforms to generate email leads. But, you have to use their tools as they own their users.
You have to be on their platform and use their tools to reach more users. Lets see how you can reach more and more users on Twitter for business growth:
1. Have a call to action in the Author Bio:
Twitter gives you the facility where you can add the link in your Twitter bio. Many of the company professional think it as waste. But, it is the best way where you can take them to the email gated landing page for signing up the form.
Red highlights the link and don't put the website link in the bio. You can give the fair idea to the person who is visiting your account in the 160 characters.
2. Have a Call-to-action in the Twitter background:
Like the Twitter bio, you have the appealing option of Call-to-action in the Twitter background and personalize it. Like, you must have the clear worded call-to-action, if you are giving a 50% discount, then you must highlight them.
Be clear to the users what you are selling and upload the image of the product. Also, choose the proper color to highlight the call-to-action.
3. Always tweet, email gated call-to-action:
You can tweet your email gated landing page always. Tweet it periodically. You don't have to think of the new content, you can re-use the tweets.
Every user might not be interested in the book, but they will be interested in the questions. So, have the "Learn More" in the call-to-action.
4. Use promoted Tweets:
Inspite of tweeting email gated content; you can also use Twitter ads to promote your email gated content. You will have the option of promoting Tweet by paying a small amount to promote your email gated content.
Then, the Twitter will spread to the interested Tweet Feeds according to the Geo-location and the interest.
5. Enter to Win Sweepstakes:
You must run the contest on the Twitter where the participants have to enter the contest by signing up the form. This contest will generate the excitement and will help you out to bring the trust factor for your brand.
6. User generated contest:
You can have the contest like where the users have to upload their images and the winner will be announced according to the maximum number of votes. In this way, you can fetch the email address and can directly post your email gated content directly on their wall.
7. Twitter Lead Generation Cards:
You can have the Lead Generation card on the Twitter platform, so that the users will get the direct offers when they redirect to the landing page.
How to generate email leads through Pinterest:
Pinterest is the emerging social media channel where you can post the images and can run contests. Let's see how you can generate the email leads using this social media platform:
1. Have a Blog Board:
You must have the regular blog board for your blog articles. And, you must have the same title as per your blog titles. This will help the users to find your blog board and blog posts.
2. Create a "free stuff" Pin Board:
You must have the "free stuff" board, and you must pin updates where it will redirect the users to the email gated landing pages. Also, use the proper keyword, so that the users can search your board more easily.
3. Exclusive deals:
You will find that most of the re-pins are of coupons. You must generate the coupons on your website, and the users can fetch those coupons by exchanging their emails.
4. Host a contest:
Host a "Pin to Win It" contest on your Pinterest board, where the users have to pin the email gated contests on their pin board for winning the entry. This will help you out to reach more number of users.
5. Entice the Pinners with the appealing images:
As you know Pinterest is the visual site, so you must pin the connecting images with your email gated contents where the users can get connected. Also, you can use the lifestyle images to do so.
6. Use Rich Pins:
Rich pins is the new formula from the Pinterest, where it has the real time updates. Suppose, you have pinned the price of the email gated content, and if you change the price on your website, then it will automatically update the price.
Pinterest is the interesting and most appealing platform to generate more email leads for your website.
How to have the email leads through Google+:
Google+ is the recent popular social media platform, where the users are using it for promoting their blog.
As, this social media platform is from Google, then you can fetch the legal traffic to your blog. Let's have a look how you can generate email leads through Google+
1. Circular segments:
Google+ allows you to have the neat and clean page when you host any contest. You can circle the segments and can approach the users in the neat and organized way. This way you can approach the targeted visitors, to fetch the connected segments, and the highest email leads conversions.
2. Host contests on your website:
You must host the contest on your website like photo contest or essay contest, and share it on Google+.
You must post the prize with the appealing images, and the brief details. Always, use hashtags for the posts and share it with the surrounding communities.
3. Join Communities:
You must always join communities on the Google+ which represents your business niche. Then, establish yourself and gain the credibility.
After getting established, you can post the email gated content to the communities.
4. Host Google+ Hangouts:
Google+ helps you out to host the video interactions through Hangouts. You can have the video interaction with the various users and make a landing page for the participants and RSVP to the viewers, to get the lucrative email lists of the participants.
5. Entice emails with the coupons:
Generate coupons and link it to your email gated content. Then, post it on the Google+ with the link of the coupons or group coupons. Use hashtags and share it with the communities.
Google+ allows you to have the video interactions through Hangouts and you can have the relationship with the surrounding communities also. This will help you to bring the trust factor in the brand and generate more and more email leads.
How to generate email leads through Instagram
Instagram is the most popular Image sharing social media channel, where the users share their innovative photos with the surrounding community.
What can be better if you use this social media platform to generate more email leads? Let's see how you can do this:
1. Host the Instagram photo contest:
If you are using Instagram, then the photo sharing contest is the best idea to generate email leads. As, people love to share their images, this will be like the desirable contest for the participants.
Use the contest related hashtags, so that it should reach more number of people and they participate in it. Then, you must gate the contest, where the users have to share their emails to participate in the contest.
2. Events:
You must always post the photos of your business events which you have hosted and must post the dates of the upcoming ones. Post behind the scenes photos to generate the excitement.
In this way the Instagram followers will have the exclusive deals, and have the RSVP landing page where the users can sign up their spot by sharing their email address for the upcoming updates.
3. Geo-tag your updates:
Instagram is the popular image sharing social media platform, so you can use it from your mobile also.
Always use Geo-tagging features and Geo-tag your updates through your mobile phones, and drive the traffic to your email gated content.
4. Giveaway email gated coupons:
You must generate the coupons, as the users love to have the offers on the deals. Then, post it with the specific and interesting image and link your coupon with the landing page. Also use hashtags for the coupons or for the campaigns.
5. Focus on customers:
Instagram has been the authentic site, so always highlight your brand. You must engage your users by tagging them in the updates, sharing their images, and respond the comments whatever has been made for your brand.
This will increase your brand value, after getting established, then start sharing the email gated contents and drive the traffic to the landing pages.
Instagram is the best platform, where you can connect with your followers personally and can increase your brand value easily. You can host the contests and can generate more email leads
Generating email leads is no simple, as the users don't like to get disturbed with the spam emails in the Inbox. So, you have to tweak your strategies and have to do some work before even thinking to get the email leads.
You can have the same techniques which are mentioned above or you can take the help of the social media channel. A social media channel is the best way where you can use the strategies and can fetch out the email leads.
You can host the contests and can fetch the email address and then you can send them the deals and exclusive offers if they wish to purchase your products. Firstly, you have to make the trust among your users for your brand then you can host the mail gated contents for more email leads conversions.


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Celebrate Mexican Independence Day In Vegas
Last updated: February 26, 2018 at 9:51 am. Posted by Kristine McKenzie in Las Vegas Restaurants, Las Vegas Shows, Things to Do in Las Vegas. Comments Off on Celebrate Mexican Independence Day In Vegas.
Don't be surprised if you hear a lot of people yelling "¡Viva Mexico!" in Vegas next weekend. Just follow the sound and you'll find the parties for Mexican Independence Day. Vegas is always a prime place to celebrate the holiday, which marks Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
The official holiday is Sept. 16, but Vegas will be partying all weekend with Latin entertainment and plenty of food and drinks.
Here's where to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Vegas.
Jennifer Lopez
Jenny from the Block, aka Jennifer Lopez, sizzles on stage at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Sept. 15 – 16 in her show, "JENNIFER LOPEZ: ALL I HAVE."
Get ready to be wowed by a five-piece live band, 14 dancers, extravagant costumes and state-of-the-art technology in sets, lighting, video and special effects. Lopez sings all of your favorites during the show like "On the Floor," "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and "Get Right."
Show time is 9 p.m. and tickets are priced from $119 plus taxes and fees.
Alejandra Guzmán and Gloria Trevi
Alejandra Guzmán and Gloria Trevi are legendary Spanish music artists and they're coming together for two spectacular shows, Sept. 14 and 17 at 8 p.m. at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
The singers are two of the most successful Mexican pop/rock artists of all time with more than 60 million records sold and more than 100 international hit songs. You'll recognize Guzmán's songs like "Algo Natural," "Lipstick" and "Volverte a Amar." Trevi is known for tunes like "Dr. Psiquiatra" and "Pelo Suelto."
Tickets are priced from $60.50.
Enrique Iglesias
Latin heartthrob Enrique Iglesias brings his hit songs to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Sept. 15 – 16.
Iglesias has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and is a multi-platinum artist in almost every country around the world. He's had 25 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Latin Songs Chart.
Expect to hear hits like "Hero," "Escape," "Para Qué La Vida" and "Bailamos."
Show time is 8 p.m. and tickets are $50 and up.
Mexican INDEPENDENCE day Food and Drinks
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at The LINQ Promenade will be celebrating the Mexican Independence Day holiday Sept. 15 – 16.
On Friday, Chayo will show a live TV broadcast of the president of Mexico re-enacting the "El Grito" proclamation. There will be a live band from 7 – 10 p.m. and a DJ from 11 p.m. to close. On Saturday, there will be a live band from 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. and a DJ after 11 p.m.
All weekend long you can stop in for beer and tacos from carts outside near the restaurant's patio area.
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Border Grill
In honor of Mexican Independence Day, stop by Border Grill at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace for Patron margaritas, $3 tacos, $7 Baja ceviche tostaditas and more from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 15.
El Burro Borracho
El Burro Borracho at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will get the party started with a Mariachi band on Saturday, September 16 from 6 – 9 p.m. Raise a glass to drink specials including $5 Modelo drafts and a $10 beer and shot combo. (Corona and Sauza Silver) You can also find the beer and shot special at all of Rio's casino bars and the pool.
Vista Cocktail Lounge
Vista Cocktail Lounge at Caesars Palace is throwing five days of celebrations for Mexican Independence Day Sept. 13 – 17. There will be DJs, music and Mariachis performing on Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be drink specials and giveaways.
What better place to celebrate Mexican Independence Day than a place that specializes in margaritas? Jimmy Buffett's bar and restaurant at Flamingo Las Vegas offers a variety of tequilas, which are served with sangrita, a housemade spicy tomato-based chaser, and a lime wedge. You can also opt for a margarita flight with a sampling of four of the house favorite margaritas: the Who's To Blame?, the blueberry pomegranate, the Fins to the Left and the Last Mango in Paris.
Pair your drinks with nachos, tacos, shrimp, steak and more.
Carlos 'N Charlie's
This party bar and restaurant at Flamingo Las Vegas will surely be a hot spot for Mexican Independence Day weekend. Order some fajitas, tacos or chimichangas and enjoy the spring break-like atmosphere. Pair your food with sangria, daiquiris and margaritas and be sure to check out the large outdoor patio overlooking the hotel's lush pool area.
Tequila Taqueria Bar & Grill
Tequila Taqueria at Bally's Las Vegas serves authentic Mexican food as well as 37 premium tequilas and 10 Mexican beers. Start out with the famous tableside guacamole or some queso fundido and move on to enchiladas, tacos and Mexican street corn. If you're a breakfast fan, they serve all-day breakfast with menu items like huevos rancheros and steak and eggs with chilaquiles.
Special Events
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will host the official opening ceremony to kick off the Mexican Independence Day festivities September 15 with a celebratory ringing of the bell by Mexican Consul Alejandro Madrigal along with a Mariachi band and traditional folkloric dancers. The free event is open to the public and will be staged atop the reflecting pool near the spiral escalator at 8 p.m.
Special greeters will be on hand as well on Friday at the Fortuna Terrace from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and at the reflecting pool from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept 16 at the Fortuna Terrace from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. They will provide El Grito booklets that contain special offers available throughout The Forum Shops.
The High Roller
The High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel, will be illuminated in green, white and red in observance of Mexican Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Throughout the weekend, multiple LINQ Promenade locations will also offer quick-service bar carts, including Off The Strip Bistro & Bar, Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery and Virgil's Real BBQ, which will offer an evening special of $5 Corona, Corona Light and 24-ounce cans of Modelo Especial.
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