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The Sinai Hospital Central Research Laboratory is a 2800 square foot facility located in the Schapiro Research Building with interests in physiology, cell biology, cellular metabolism, microenvironments, and bioenergetics. The CRL is designed to assist in the development and performance of investigator-initiated research projects, collaborate with staff and physicians on fundable/funded research opportunities, and mentor department-sponsored resident research activity. An on-site animal housing facility and surgical suites support the CRL projects. Work within the laboratory is supervised and coordinated by Dr. Sean O'Hearn.
Some of the exciting, diverse and on-going research involving the physicians at Sinai, their residents, and biology students from Hopkins, UMBC, and Towson University: Endocrine and stem cells are being scrutinized for their metabolic properties; biomarkers are investigated for the ability to predict heart attacks; athymic rats are helping us restore vision; students measure the contractile velocity and magnitude of heart muscle stimulated by varying electrical waveforms; cellular bioenergetics are manipulated to alter the identity of characterized tissue. Several of studies at the CRL test the reliability, efficacy, and comfort of medical devices. Some of these device platforms have been designed to use the body's own stem cells to repair trauma which has become invaluable for understanding chronic human medical conditions.
Part of the lab completed an evaluation of residential winter chemical sidewalk de-icers at a tissue and molecular level. I'm sure you're familiar with the salts that are used on your sidewalks to melt the ice and snow away. A concerned local veterinarian took notice of the large number of dogs that would come into the animal hospitals with bloody, matted paws each winter. The trauma to these paws, caused by the common rock salt deicer, would be a site for irritation and infection in our furry friends' paws. This veterinarian came to the lab and presented an idea to find alternative deicing material, still effective in their function, just not as harmful to our pets. As to the outcome…look this winter for those residential snow/ice melts that are now more pet friendly.
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The Planet That Went Backwards was a Doctor Who Adventures comic strip published in 2013.
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An adventure that begins at the end on a planet that exists outside of normal time with the Doctor and Clara trying to escape the Drooloords before its too late.
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Finding themselves literally retracing their recent adventure, the Doctor and Clara find themselves fleeing an exploding castle only to find it putting itself back together after the Doctor's damage to the teleport controls is undone. Then they walk back into the river where they are carried against the current to the foot of some cliffs where they find themselves falling back up the cliff. On the cliff edge they are being threatened by Drooloords that disappear no sooner than they have arrived. Even speech when used is in reverse. The Doctor has to telepathically link with Clara, and explains that time is running backwards and that they must be on the planet Ooharahoo, a planet that exists outside of normal time and is populated by Drooloords — creatures whose drool affects time. The Drooloords reappear and attempt to stop the Doctor and Clara from reaching the TARDIS but they fail, leaving the Doctor with only a bit of drool on his jacket. The drool on the jacket shortly after arriving was what disrupted the sequence of events in the first place. Clara decides that next time they should go forward in time, not backwards.
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- The drool on the Doctor's shoulder is missing for a chunk of the story in several frames. If it was washed off in the river then it reappears as the castle explodes.
- This is one of the few occasions "think bubbles" have been used in the strip to communicate dialogue.
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- Publication with page count and closing captions
- DWA 315 (4 pages) More adventures next time
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- By placing his hands on either side of a person's head the Doctor is able to communicate directly with the person through a mental link as he did with Madam de Pompadour (TV: The Girl in the Fireplace) and Craig Owens. (TV: Closing Time)

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Way down under the face of the Old Whaling Church clock, on a rainy and blustery Monday evening, there is a glow from the first floor meeting room. The door opens, and a warm face greets passers-by, welcoming them in from the cold, offering sustenance and friendly companionship — a laugh, a smile, and the spirit of people coming together.
Welcome to a Community Supper.
Now in their 17th season, Edgartown Community Suppers are hosted each Monday night at 5 pm in the Baylies Room of the Old Whaling Church from October 25 through March 28. The meals are sponsored by United Methodist Church of Martha's Vineyard.
David Pinheiro, the aforementioned friendly face who greets both regulars and newcomers alike at the door, has helped with suppers for four years. He says that the 50 or so people present on a recent Monday night are mostly familiar, and that diners can count on seeing the same people from week to week, which creates an atmosphere of community.
For the past four seasons, Karen Rego, wife of Methodist Pastor Richard Rego, has run the show, organizing suppers and doing much of the cooking, with the help of a kitchen filled with volunteers.
Meals consist of hearty old standbys, such as the tuna casserole with green beans, squash, corn chowder, salad, rolls, of course dessert, offered the night of my visit. Diners certainly do not leave hungry, though on the off-chance there is still room in your stomach, a tray of donated bread and assorted fruits and vegetables sits near the coat racks, free for the taking on the way out the door.
Lorraine, Connie, Pat, and Lucy have been attending dinners for five years. The four live at Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs. The women have moved from various places to the Vineyard to retire or be closer to family and have found Community Suppers a valuable way to make friends and socialize on a weekly basis. "We miss it during the summer," Lorraine says.
Helen Duarte, 91, of Vineyard Haven has lived at Havenside for 27 years. In the Forties, she and her husband worked for Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow. Quite the conversationalist, Helen loves the opportunity to get out on Monday nights. She often makes goodies for those who volunteer in the kitchen. I'm told they are delicious.
Several diners point out the variety of organizations on the Island that offer similar opportunities for a friendly chat over a plate of food, including the Anchors in Edgartown and the Tisbury Senior Center.
By 6:30, most of the diners have filed out, back onto the rainy streets, looking forward to next week when the bells in the old church tower ring out their welcome back to Edgartown, to a room filled with conversation, food, and community.


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Francisco Fontes reviews 20th Century Women, from writer/director Mike Mills, at the New York Film Festival. It opens in wide release this week.
There are few aspects in our lives that are as important to who we become than our families. They have the power to shape us, and to anchor us to the ground. But as important as a family is, they are in no way required to be a family connected by blood. The only characters who are blood related in 20th Century Women are Jamie and his mother Dorothea (his father, who abandoned them, is only seen at one moment reflected on the mirror lenses on Jamie's sunglasses), but every other character in this reshape of a coming of age story become part of the same family. They share their experiences, learns from each other, and deeply love one other – like a good family should.
Jamie might be the central character to this tale, but the women in his life – who together are raising him – helping him move swiftly along (or not) the troubling times that teenage hood can be – are also undergoing their own changes, their own learning curves. And that is why I feel this is such an atypical coming of age story – because here, no matter how old they are, they are coming to age. Much like the house they all live in, they are always under renovation – improving, changing – but still holding on to their personal history.
Dorothea (Annette Bening in another glorious performance) feels that she knows her son less every day, never being able to see him "as a person in the real world." Imagining that her counseling is not enough, she asks for help from Abbie and Julie (her tenant and her son's best friend), and what ensues is a sort of social experiment – they each take an approach on what is the best way to teach him about life. "I can't be his mom, I'm his friend! […] Don't you need a man to raise a man?", Julie, certainly the most unfit to take on such a huge responsibility (being his friend, being his age) wonders. But no matter how unfit, Jamie manages to learn what he needs to – not necessarily from what they try to teach him directly, but from what he gathers by their lives, personalities and experiences. The women in his life – these 20th Century Women – are essential.
The film might be didactic at moments – and Mike Mills is always illustrating the movie with stock footage or actual visual representations of what the characters are talking about (mostly during narrations, which are shared between Jamie and Dorothea) – but the final result is a touching, heartfelt portrayal of what it means to be human in a world that is constantly changing around us.


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Amazing Christmas displays you'll want to see
The Catholic Spirit asked readers to let us know about amazing Christmas light displays around the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. You responded, telling us about some spectacular ones.
We have chosen three recommended by readers, and photographed by Dave Hrbacek, to show on these pages. We also picked one of our own to feature.
Enjoy the work of these local "light" artists, and please go see them for yourself with family and friends to share in the Christmas spirit.
Dorothy and Al Bartolomei
92 Oakwood Drive,
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Belle Plaine is a one-hour drive from downtown St. Paul, but the Bartolomeis make it worth the drive with their delightful display. They have been decking the outdoors since 2007, their first Christmas in Belle Plaine after moving from Michigan.
The crown jewel of this year's display is a 10-foot sign with their theme: "Happy Birthday Jesus. You Light Up My Life."
The Bartolomeis, members of Our Lady of the Prairie in Belle Plaine, had help with the sign from a fellow parishioner, Christine Shudy, who designed it. Fabrication and installation were difficult, but that's all part of the fun — and the many hours that go into their finished display.
"I love Christmas," Dorothy said. "I can't wait for [the] Christmas [season] to start. I know I make a mess. I make a mess in the garage and dig out everything. But, it's just so fun. My daughter came down one day, and she and I spent three hours on one tree, decorating every branch. Al didn't think it was wise to spend that much time on one tree, but it was fun. Many times when I'm out there, I'm praying as I decorate. I'm praying, 'Oh please, God, help me. Help us get this done.' Actually, it's my therapy. It's really my therapy, and I'm trying to get him [Al] to be in therapy with me."
Roger Schmidt
921 Shakopee Ave. E.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Schmidt used to race cars. So, it's only natural that motors are a part of his light display, which he started doing in 2000.
"There are nine motors out there," he said. "And, we've got a train that goes all the way around the one side of the yard. It has a
3 ½-horse Honda motor in it."
He estimates there are 130,000-plus lights in the display. Fortunately, he has some quality help, from his parents, Lavina and Paul Schmidt of Sts. Joachim and Anne of Shakopee, and his sister Rena Lehman.
Many of the lighted structures are motorized. In addition to the train, there are two merry-go-rounds, a Ferris wheel and swings.
"It's getting bigger all the time," he said.
He also has a live Santa and Mrs. Claus on hand the weekend before Christmas and the week of Christmas — long-friend Jeff Stark and his wife Lori. Plus, there are games for kids in the garage, along with arts and crafts.
"They can make cards for their moms or Christmas ornaments or whatever else they want to make," Roger said. "We do coloring contests for three age groups with a $50 prize for each one. They each get a $50 cash prize for first place. We've got hot chocolate and coffee, cookies and munchies for everyone who stops in."
Joe and Bri Strandlof
6451 Beckman Court
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
When you pull up in front of the Strandlof home, you'll want to do two things: 1. Tune in to 97.9 FM, and 2. Bring some food items to drop off for the less fortunate.
Strandlof secured an open frequency to broadcast music that people can play on their radios while they watch his lights, which blink in sync with the music.
It might seem complicated, but Joe runs it all from a laptop. The difficult part is setting up the lights, which takes five days. The motorized Ferris wheel alone takes two days.
But, it's all a labor of love for Joe and Bri, who belong to Holy Trinity in South St. Paul.
"I'm a tool and die maker by trade," said Joe, who has been doing the display since he moved into his current house in 2006. "I do a lot of that kind of stuff. I love it. When we went on our honeymoon [four years ago], we were in Jamaica in August. We're sitting by the pool and I'm throwing out ideas for [the light display]. It's true. It doesn't matter what time of year, something will pop into my head."
As much as he enjoys the light display, he's also proud of the food he collects for an organization called Neighbors, Inc., which serves northern Dakota County. Last year, visitors to his house donated 750 pounds of food and $750.
Joe's parents, Joe and Sue Strandlof, also parishioners at Holy Trinity, help set up the display. And his brother, Ben, dresses up as Santa a day or two before Christmas and hands out candy to visitors.
John and Jo Wolszon
14196 Upper 54th St. N.,
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Employees of The Catholic Spirit know all about the Wolszons' spectacular lights. That's because John worked for the newspaper for almost 40 years before retiring in October. He and Jo have been displaying their award-winning lights for 26 years, the length of time he and Jo, who belong to St. Mary in Stillwater, have lived in their current home.
Four years ago, John noted, their display won a contest sponsored by the St. Paul Pioneer Press. One look at his lights explains why — 35 lighted artificial trees, 117 Christmas figures, and lights covering all four sides of his home.
"I enjoy doing it," said John, who is the mastermind of the operation. "My two daughters, my son, their spouses, all help. All year long, we receive compliments from people all over the place thanking us for what we do. I've had the mayor of Oak Park Heights thank me for doing it, for putting Oak Park Heights on the map. I just enjoy doing it, and I really like that first night when we finally light everything up and I get to see what we've created. That's the only reason. I'm not looking for recognition, I'm not looking for awards. We have fun. It gets the family together for six weekends to create this thing."


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Roberto Calle, MD, FACE, FACP is Co-Chair of the Metabolic Diseases Steering Committee for the FNIH Biomarkers Consortium and Executive Director in Clinical Research with the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Research Unit at Pfizer Biomedical Institute in Cambridge, MA.
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health procures funding and manages alliances with public and private institutions in support of the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The FNIH was established by Congress as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization to facilitate groundbreaking research at the NIH and worldwide. As an independent organization, it raises private funds and creates public private partnerships to support the mission of the NIH—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. The Biomarkers Consortium is one of the FNIH's preeminent research partnerships, and its mission is to develop and support research aimed at ultimately qualifying promising biomarkers for use in drug development, diagnosing disease, predicting therapeutic response or improving clinical practice. This is accomplished by creating partnerships that combine the forces of the public and private sectors. All its projects sit in the pre-competitive space, with results made public for the purpose of advancing the Consortium's goals.
Dr. Calle joined the Biomarkers Consortium's Metabolic Disorders Steering Committee as Pfizer's representative in 2009 and has been the Committee's Co-Chair, representing industry, since 2013. The Metabolic Disorders Steering Committee currently sponsors multiple biomarker initiatives in the areas of diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and sarcopenia.
Dr. Calle obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico. He completed specialty training in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and sub-specialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Yale University School of Medicine. After 12 years in academia as faculty at Yale and later at the Medical College of Georgia, he joined Pfizer, Inc. to focus on clinical research and translational medicine in metabolic diseases. Dr. Calle has been involved in drug development spanning phase 1, 2 and 3; including work in the areas of type 2 diabetes, diabetic complications, dyslipidemia, obesity and NASH. He is currently the sponsor for the FNIH NASH Biomarkers Initiative.


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School Governance: The King's Academy (TKA) is a private, nonprofit, college-preparatory, Christian school. TKA is a school community consisting of Preschool and grades JK-12, West Palm Beach campus, TKA Clewiston and TKA Online campuses. The school is governed by a Board of Governors and operated by the President and Administrative Team.
Accreditation: Accreditation TKA is fully accredited by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS). The state of Florida does not accredit any schools, public or private. All school accreditation is accomplished by licensed accrediting agencies.
School Verse: "And all the children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children." (Isaiah 54:13 KJV)
2017-18 Scripture Verse: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4:7-9
School Motto: TKA's motto, fiat lux (let there be light), acknowledges Jesus as the light of the world and that all illumination must come from Him. For this reason, all subject matter at TKA must harmonize with Christ and the Bible.
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Mascot: Lion
The King's Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
TKA has an interdenominational faculty of born-again, certified teachers. The school's Chief Executive Officer is in compliance with Florida Statute 1002.42, with records available for public review.


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The 39-year-old woman is believed to be the mother of the children found in Brieskow-Finkenheerd, in Brandenburg state, near the border with Poland.
Police officers with sniffer dogs were searching the site for further remains.
The grim discovery of little bodies found buried in flower pots and buckets has shocked Germany.
It is thought that the babies were born, and died, between 1988 and 2004.
"We are looking at a crime on a scale that, as far as I can remember, has never been seen in the history of the Federal Republic," Brandenburg Interior Minister Joerg Schoenbohm said in a statement.
"We have to ask ourselves how this incredible crime remained hidden over all these years. It's a question directed at relatives, neighbours, doctors and the authorities."
The bodies were discovered after someone clearing a garage at the site found human bones stored in a fish tank, police said.
According to Reuters, the woman has said she was the mother of the babies but has not admitted killing them. A court spokesman said her statement was confused.
Other discoveries
The woman has been identified in the German press only as Sabine H. She is reported to be a jobless dental assistant who moved from the house, where her mother and eldest sister live, to nearby Frankfurt an der Oder.
Bild newspaper said she met her first boyfriend, a former East German army officer and Stasi employee, when she was 17 and they had a daughter in 1984. She had two more children in the following two years.
Berliner Zeitung says she has lived for several years in Frankfurt an der Oder with a man who is the father of her youngest child, 18-month-old Elisabeth. Three other children - aged 18, 19 and 20 - live with her first husband.
Neighbour Ulrich Heitmann, 69, told the newspaper: "Sabine was quite a normal girl, not stupid at all".
The finds come after other recent grim discoveries in Germany, says the Associated Press.
Last week, a dead baby girl was found in a public toilet in Magdeburg and a young boy was discovered on a recycling company's conveyer belt in Guetersloh.
A walker in Lower Saxony found a dead baby in a plastic bag in June.
The authorities in Austria are holding the parents of at least three of four children whose bodies were found in a freezer and concrete-filled buckets at their home.


text: World's First Powerhouse Hotel in the Arctic Circle 01/21/2019 | By Adrian Thompson In 2021, international architecture and design firm Snøhetta will debut a futuristic building concept in the Arctic Circle: Svart - the world's first energy positive hotel. Renowned hoteliers, Adrian Zecha and Jonathan Breene, will be the managing operators of the facility once it opens. Zecha said the location, integrity of design honoring the site and the use of traditional building characteristics are what caught their attention when considering the position. Resting at the base of the Svartisen glacier in Norway, circular-shaped Svart will feature breathtaking views of the Northern lights and the clear waters of the Arctic fjord. A collaboration between MIRIS, Snøhetta and Powerhouse, Svart will be the world's first hotel designed after the energy-positive Powerhouse standard. (Photo: The valuable nature surrounding the hotel can only be accessed by sea following the qualities of the project. Guests will, therefor, be transported by a renewable energy boat especially designed for Svart) What Is the Powerhouse Standard? Founded in 2011, Powerhouse represents a collaboration in the development of energy-positive buildings, and consists of property company Entra, entrepreneur Skanska, environmental organization Zero, Snøhetta architects and consulting company Asplan Viak. (Photo: The poles of the hotel double as a wooden boardwalk for visitors to stroll in the summer, according to Snøhetta's website. In the winter, the boardwalk can be used to store boats and kayaks, reducing the need for garages and additional storage space. Credit: Snøhetta Plompmozes) The original idea behind the alliance was that it takes more than one team to build a positive-energy building, according to Rune Stene, Powerhouse's managing director. [Check out: Leaning Tower of... San Francisco?] To reach the rigorous Powerhouse standard, a building must be an energy-positive facility that, in the course of a 60-year period, generates more renewable energy than the total amount of energy that would be required to sustain daily operations, and to build the building, produce materials for it and demolish it. (Photo Credit: Snøhetta Plompmozes) Below are examples of characteristics typically found within a Powerhouse building: Material choice is based on energy used for extraction of raw materials, product and transport Solar energy is captured through photovoltaic panels on the roof and facade Surplus energy is made available for infrastructure in the vicinity of the building Sea water and heat pumps are used for cooling and heating Uses power in winter and delivers power in summer Open floor plans allow for energy-efficient air distribution LED lighting regulated by sensors adjusted for the level of daylight and human presence Bright colors for walls and ceilings to brighten the space Rooms in the core of the building have glass panels and doors in the walls facing areas with low noise requirements to maximize natural light without increasing embodied energy To reach the rigorous Powerhouse standard, a building must be an energy-positive facility that, in the course of a 60-year period, generates more renewable energy than the total amount of energy that would be required to sustain daily operations, and to build the building, produce materials for it and demolish it. (Photo Credit: Snøhetta Plompmozes) In Svart's case, this means that by around 2080, the hotel will have produced more energy than it cost to create and operate. It will likely meet its goal considering the building is proposed to reduce its yearly energy consumption by 85 percent compared to other modern hotels. Svart will also harvest enough solar energy to cover both its operations and the energy needed to construct it. World's Largest Underwater Restaurant Why eat somewhere that has a view of the ocean when you can now eat IN the ocean? Appropriately named Under, this latest dining experience submerges guests 18 feet below the icy waters of the North Atlantic and invites them to take in a dramatic backdrop of marine life on the ocean floor. Read more >> While other certifications like LEED, WELL and BREEAM consider environmental or social factors, the Powerhouse standard focuses solely on plus-energy facilities. "There is no other concept as challenging as Powerhouse that we know about, when it comes to energy," says Stene. "There are several plus-energy buildings around, but they typically only account for the operational energy, not the entire lifecycle. The material embodied energy is a substantial part of the building." (Photo Credit: Snøhetta Plompmozes) How to Become Powerhouse Certified Stene states that there isn't necessarily a certification process. Rather, a report must be gathered that details exactly how the energy budget comes together to create a surplus. [Related: 10 Tips for Green Building Certification] When construction on a proposed Powerhouse building such as Svart is complete, the Powerhouse alliance checks the numbers (which are open to public record) to ensure that the facility is up to its standards. Stene says that, so far, Powerhouse has completed two projects, two are currently in construction and three are in design (including Svart). (Photo Credit: Snøhetta Plompmozes) "Powerhouse can be built all over the world," he adds. "We have trademarked the logo and concept in the European Union, the U.S. and Norway." Plus-Energy Powerhouse Projects The two completed projects include Kjørbo in Sandvika, Norway, a rehabilitated office building, and Drøbak Montessori school, the most environmentally-friendly school in Norway. Stene notes that the cost to become a Powerhouse building largely depends on whether the building will be newly constructed or refurbished. "In Norway, energy-ambitious projects can get financial support from a public program, which means total cost is not far from ordinary buildings," Stene says. "On the other hand, these buildings have an [estimated lifespan till around] 2035-2040, which means they are what we call 'future proof.' For the client, the attraction of tenants is important. 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"Speedroid" (スピードロイド Supīdoroido, written as
"Speedroid" monsters mostly resemble weaponized toys, like tops and boomerangs, or make references to games, like dice, with their names commonly being puns or portmanteaus with the names of said toys/games mostly from Japan.
The Synchro Monsters and Link Monster are called "Hi-Speedroid" (High-Speedroid in Japanese).
Playing style[edit]
"Speedroids" focus on fast Synchro Summons. "Speedroid Terrortop" makes for a great opening move, as it can Special Summon itself from the hand while the player controls no monsters and can search for any "Speedroid" monster from the Deck, while also starting the deck's numerous combos.
The deck also have several cards that aids them to advance their Synchro Summoning plan further. For example, "Taketomborg" can Special Summon itself as a non-Tuner, or Special Summon any "Speedroid" Tuner from the Deck by Tributing itself, or even both. "Speedroid Double Yoyo" can Special Summon more "Speedroid" monsters from the Graveyard when Normal Summoned, which can be followed up with a Synchro Summon if a Tuner monster was Summoned, or another search if "Taketomborg" or "Terrotop" was Summoned. Their Tuners also have useful effects, either for flexibility ("Red-Eyed Dice" and "Maliciousmagnet") or protection ("Speedroid Tri-Eyed Dice"). They also have several cards that can be activated by banishing themselves from the Graveyard for more usage, such as "Speed Recovery" and "Horse Stilts".
"Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon" is the deck's central focus most of the time, due to its powerful negation effect and it being easy to Summon in this deck. With the correct setup, the deck's even capable of Summoning multiple copies of "Crystal Wing" in one turn. However, this is no longer possible with the New Master Rules in effect without any Link Monster's assistance, though the soon-after released "Crystron Halqifibrax" can greatly alleviate this.
This Deck can also make good use of Xyz Monsters, mainly Rank 3 Xyz Monsters with "Terrortop" and "Taketomborg". Because of excellent synergy between "Terrortop" and "Taketomborg" (sometimes "Tri-Eyed Dice" and "Menko" as well), those cards often utilized in various strategies (mainly ones that are focused on Rank 3 Xyz Summons), including, but not limited to, "Burning Abyss" and "The Phantom Knights". However, it was also this synergy that ultimately lead to "Terrortop" being Limited in both OCG and TCG, due to its over-usage in almost all decks, primarily "Zoodiac" and all of its variants.
Some of the archetype's monster effects (such as "Taketomborg" or "Hagoita") limit the player to Special Summoning only WIND monsters during the turn their effects are used.
Funnily enough considering their anime users, the "Windwitch" archetype can work intimately with this Deck, due to their similar ability of quickly Synchro Summoning and also being WIND-based as well.
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- Although "Speedroids" are an excellent swarming Deck, the archetype itself is almost completely focused on the user, and their cards have somewhat low utility on their own, with very few cards that hinder the opponent substantially. Therefore, it is somewhat dependent on whatever monster they Synchro Summoned in order to maintain both offense and defense on the field.
- The biggest weakness of this deck is their heavy dependence on "Speedroid Terrortop", which is unsearchable through normal means itself, which can severely hamper the Deck's speed and prevent it from maintaining card advantage during the early game.
- This can be circumvented by sending "Terrortop" to the Graveyard and either revive it or add it to your hand through various card effects (primarily "Speed Recovery").
- The Deck relies heavily on the Graveyard, which can be exploited through banishing cards such as "Dimensional Fissure" and "Macro Cosmos".
- Because they are very dependent on Synchro Summons, they are also susceptible to Anti-Special Summoning cards such as "Vanity's Emptiness", "Vanity's Fiend", and "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo".
- Extra Deck lockdown effects, such as "Domain of the True Monarchs" or "Nekroz of Unicore", will shut the deck down until their effect disappears.
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A pause in writing about books has come over me as I am struck silent, nearly, by a number of books: PARALLEL LIVES by Peter Nadas, THE WALL by H. G. Adler, LARVA by Julian Rios, a new version of THE BOOK OF DISQUIET by Fernando Pessoa (New Directions) and a little aside, a new edition of THE RUIN IS KASCH by Roberto Calasso coming from FSG in January.
Such is not unusual with a moment's thought if we remember that in the 1920s those who really read were given THE WASTE LAND by T.S. Eliot, ULYSSES by James Joyce and the volumes by Marcel Proust that would become IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME and in the Thirties: JOURNEY TO THE END OF NIGHT by Louis Ferdinand Celine and THE MAN WITHOUT QUALITIES…
One is also well aware of the masses who can not live alone in such solitude with a select few so the constant weekly announcements continue to appear of this or that masterpiece which has its moment for a week, a month, a season, a year and then… notice how forlorn THE WHITE HOTEL by D.M.Thomas looks when you see it in the Salvation Army book section or possibly a … (fill in any name you want…)
THE NECESSARY SECOND THOUGHT could be supplied with three names:
Michel Leiris and his two newly published books that are as if passing ghosts in the US: PHANTOM AFRICA and the third book, FIBRILS, of his memoir RULES OF THE GAME
Fleur Jaeggy has two little books: THESE POSSIBLE LIVES and I AM THE BROTHER OF XX
A passage from Jaeggy that concerns itself with a photograph of the mother's audience with the Pope:
Her daughter, who does not have the depth of the mother has always believed in the surface of things. And so in beauty. In appearance. What does she care about what is inside. Inside where? And what is the inside? Anyway the daughter believes more in photographs than in the people portrayed. A photograph might tell more than a person. Perhaps. Naturally perhaps. No affirmation could lead her to grant total credence to the affirmation itself.
I would be hard pressed to find any American author who one could imagine writing at this level of thinking and precision.
To have an audience with the Pope… I imagine I was caught by this as I had been visiting in late August in London a friend who as a young woman was sent by one of the elderly sisters of the martyred Patrick Pearse to have a private audience with John XXIII. The visit was arranged by the Irish ambassador to the Vatican on the orders of someone in Dublin and my friend said she did not know what to say to the Pope after being brought in alone and he could see this so he asked if I had brought anything I would like him to bless. I had only my glass case in my hand and he gave that his blessing sending me on my way.


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It was something fans of the movies always suspected but now it seems Disney has confirmed that all Pixar movies are somewhat all in the same universe.
A recent documentary on Pixar already showed how the Pizza Planet truck appeared in all their movies from Toy Story to Brave.
However, in a video shared this week it seems that they are all intertwined a lot more deeply that just the truck.


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The Vliets (Pronounced Vleets) describe themselves as 'experimental rock' , which seems an accurate enough description if you're a fan of understatement. If their name offers any indication, it's an homage to Don Van Vliet, the experimental musician better known as Captain Beefheart, a longtime collaborator of Frank Zappa's.
Lead singer Ty Bohrnstedt's lyrics are soft and deliberately indecipherable, the melodies wavering and psychedelic, creating both a throwback and ultra modern sound, at times sunny and reminiscent of the Velvet Underground, and at times as climactic as Arcade Fire. Unlike all other groups who have beat the trend of post-modern rock to death, The Vliets use synthesizers, impressive pre-recorded electronic beats and focused and reliable, perhaps even monotonous, drums.
The Vliets are an undoubtedly indie band, yet they've amassed a comfortably sized cult-like following. On Friday, they played at the Double Wide to a distracted, hipster crowd. Except for the required Julian Casablancas-type haircut that their shy singer hides behind, the band has an unaffected, nerdy college-student look, and one of the members appears to still be wearing his backpack as he steps onto the stage. They used to have a spaceship as part of their stage design, but it is sadly not present for this show. Instead, there are old black-and white movie scenes projected onto the background, among what looks like old karate-instruction videos and random Dada-esque references, immediately setting the tone for a very artful experience.
The first three songs are mellow and gorgeously emotive, with singer Bohrnstedt seamlessly alternating between keyboards and guitar. By the fourth song the mood of the songs changes into a Californian, '60s flower-child vibe with a display of near virtuosity as Bohrnstedt plays a spirited guitar solo and bassist Adham El-Effendi switches his bass for a tambourine. The contrast between the amateurish appearance of the band and the sound of innovative and seasoned musicians is almost transcendent.
Although it feels impossible to stand still, the perhaps tragically paralyzed crowd remains nearly immobile except for one gentleman in suspenders spastically twerking at the front and another attempting to do the robot. Nearly everyone responds to the music by keeping their eyes closed.
Bohrnstedt takes the time after the show to chat and answer a few questions. He lists Baby O, Beck, Air, The Books, and guitarist John Frusciante as some of their influences. Had you been at the show you'd accept that answer as perfectly natural. Bohrnstedt clears up some of the confusion as to why they are sometimes listed as being either an Austin or Dallas band, and states that their home base is simply the Internet. Yes, seemingly every band is on the Internet nowadays, but as he explains, this is the only dimension in which the band exists. He lives near Dallas, drummer Max Anderson is in Austin and is unable or unwilling to come to Dallas, so he is replaced on drums for this show by bassist/keyboardist Daniel Gonzalez, who lives in Chicago. He explains that the Internet is virtually (no pun intended) the only way for the band to stay together, which should work for them, as he states they have a 'strictly Internet following'. Their unusual songwriting process consists solely of phone calls and email exchanges.
When Bohrnstedt is asked why he sings in a way that suggests the lyrics had been scribbled ineligibly, he admits it's quite intentional, as he prefers the words to be vague so they 'don't mean anything specific to anyone else'.
He has been playing with Max Anderson in Austin, and they have collaborated with Indie Rock band Analog Rebellion. The Vliets had two California tours this year, where they played to a crowd of 150-200, south of San Jose. The band prefers enclosed venues, and The Double Wide is their usual venue of choice in Dallas.
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He adds that they played three new songs at this show, and they have just finished recording four or five songs. Clearly, these will be coming soon to a website near you. Their two previous albums The Vliets EP (2011) and God's Drug EP (2012) are available on Spotify and Bandcamp, on a 'name your own price' basis.
Their music is completely addictive, just so you know before you spend your next two hours pressing repeat on Soundcloud. And then concluding that you should just buy the damn songs already. The Vliets will be playing again in Dallas sometime later this year. Until then, as long as you have Internet, they will be playing every day in your city.
See also: -The Top Ten All Time Best Replacement Lead Singers in Rock and Roll -Songs That Have Hidden Messages When Played in Reverse -The Ten Best Music Videos Banned by MTV


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There is also the opportunity to work in partnership with us in this area. To discuss this further please contact Charlotta Cedeqvist, Head of Business Development.
The Profile of the Profession is major study of those working in Scotland's legal sector. It was last conducted in May 2018, with more than 2,700 Scottish solicitors and accredited paralegals taking part.
The Equality Standards, guides and other information are supplemented by regular blogs from experts and events covering key issues.
One of the biggest issues in this area currently is the gender pay gap. While our profession is not unique in facing the challenge of a gender pay gap, we want to continue having open and positive discussion about gender equality and what we can all do.
Take a look at the questions below and get involved in the conversation. Discuss them with colleagues and friends, tell us your views by email, or join the conversation in our social media groups using #LetsTalkProgression
- What benefits does diversity offer our profession?
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Ep 10: Growin' Up Meow-Meow & Caleb's Kingdom Holds Court
Episode Ten is one-part GAY PORN, one-part Pretty Kitty, and 100% NUTTERS! Ryan Kerr gives us the lowdown On Growin' Up and how he turned a simple phone greeting into an Industry that eclipsed its party-drug namesake. Then pornstar Caleb King brings down his massive, veiny hammer and pulls the curtain back on his new hardcore event, Caleb's Kingdom!
Join us TUESDAY March 29th at 8:30PM, LIVE at Woody's! With CABIN's Louie Manzo and drag queen extraordinaire Ryan Boa! Plus, Woody's has $15 pitchers and daytime pricing for us ALL NIGHT LONG!
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We awoke to a cloudy cool Saturday with a forecast of showers to come. Left the apartment about 8:15 headed to the metro which whisked us the two stops to Termini, Rome's main station. We were there before 8:45 so we probably could have enjoyed a few more zzzzzzs, but it did give us time to have a cappachinno and split a ham and cheese sandwich and a very tasty breakfast roll of almonds and nutella. We then headed up to the platform to find out which binnaro (platform) would be the one for our train to Cittavechia, Rome's port. In Italy, they don't post the binnario until 10 or 15 minutes before the trains arrival, so you end up with a crowd of people standing around looking up at the board waiting for their platform number to appear.
Mike jokes that we have never gotten aboard a ship before someone comes up to me and says, "aren't you Clay from Cruise Critic?" (Cruise Critic is the cruising forum I am very active on to plan our excursions, meet others on "our" cruise, etc.). Well today was a first, while standing waiting for the binnario number, someone I have been chatting on Cruise Critic, came up sand said……well you can figure it out!
Train was uneventful, albeit a little full and a few minutes late. We made the easy walk from the station to the port gate, took the port provided shuttle bus to the cruise terminal, checked in without waiting at all, walked aboard at 11:15, about 30 minutes after we got off the train. All in all the easiest embarkation ever.
Had a bottle of bubbly from Mike's college friend Tommy waiting in the room, along with the free bottle of house wine that was included in the cruise deal we got from Costco. We are saving the bubbly to have at the official birthday dinner for Yost and Mike on Tuesday along with the bottle of Red that Ken bought in Rome for us to bring aboard…speaking of which, my theory holds, you can usually carry aboard just about any wine you want in a European port….no corkage fee was charged or asked about for that bottle, nor the one I bought for 1.97€ at the super market in Rome.
Got into the room about 1:30. I had kept the fact that I had upgraded us during a sale last fall from our inside cabin to a balcony. He looked at me funny when I said you missed our room as we walked down the hall and pointed to our door. He almost said (but then caught himself when he realized what I had done) how did the but an inside cabin on the outside of the ship.LOL
Had a very nice dinner in the main diNing room, little steak and a very nice sized lobster tail, not the usual big shrimps they serve.
Seas are a little rough but it should make for great sleep, which is where I am headed.
Tomorrow, Napoli, Almalfi Coast and Pompeii!


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Even if a bill is approved by a majority of the Members of the House of Representatives, it still must be approved by the Members of the Senate AND by the president - not an easy process. The 114th Congress (2015-2017) considered 12,063 pieces of legislation. Of these, just 329 became laws and 708 were passed resolutions.


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Dealspwn writes: This week saw the sad end of an era as THQ's assets were finally sold off at auction. While many of the licenses, franchises and development teams found new homes, there were a few that are still holding out hope for a lifeline. Check out Jon's roundup of who has gone where in his feature article.
Amongst all the misery, there have been numerous reminders of some of the great times THQ games have provided over the years. So here's my tribute to some of the best games I've played from THQ over the years on this generation of consoles.
happy darksiders made the list, but the guy shouldnt complain about the games lacking co-op, vigil had said since darksiders 1 that they want to eventually have co-op but they need to flesh each horseman out, before they realise that.
Maybe whoever gets some of these games will cool down on the DLC. SRT3 is like $40, but the DLC is $82.80 on steam....unless Acti of Square gets it...then it will be even more...
moto gp06 and 07 the best racers online this gen by a mile.


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Hymn to Arianrhod
Arianrhod of the Silver Wheel
By all the names men give thee -
We, thy hidden children, humbly kneel
Thy truth to hear, thy countenance to see.
Here in the circle cast upon the Earth
Yet open to the stars - unseen, yet real -
Within our hearts give understanding birth,
Our wounds of loss and loneliness to heal.
Isis unveiled and Isis veiled, thou art;
The Earth below our feet, the Moon on high.
In thee these two shall never be apart -
The magick of the Earth and Sky.


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Trust me when I say you're on your feet all day, you really are! You might think your wedding day is lots of sitting and chatting and relaxing with loved ones (to an extent it is) however the reality is different.
You'll be mingling with all of your guests not to mention dancing into the small hours of the night. Therefore you need comfortable footwear. And don't forget to wear your shoes in before the big day. Watch TV whilst wearing them or better still, walk around the house or do your vacuuming in them!
Think about how much you are willing to spend? Do you intend wearing your wedding shoes again or are they a 'wear once' only pair of shoes, in which case you might not want to spend the earth. Have you considered coloured shoes? They're increasingly popular now and make for great photographic opportunities.
I've scoured the marvellous World Wide Web for some of the best shoes around, so I thought I'd share them with you. Enjoy.
Jenny Packman via Debenhams – Currently selling at £58.50!! What a bargain!
Debut at Debenhams – A classic ivory peep toe, currently on sale for only £35
Faith via Debenhams – Stunning lace detail in a classic peep toe design. On sale for £52!
Debut at Debehams – Cream satin pumps with a kitten heel, only £24!
Debut at Debenhams – Colour pop, red sandals. Add some colour and fun to your day. Just £15, yes £15!
Call It Spring available at Debenhams – Pale pink corsage zip sandal selling at £48
With these great prices why not buy two pairs so you can change into a 'party' shoe for your evening reception?
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Tag: Stephanie Bruno
Story #30
Just when you thought it was safe to look in the Times-Picayune's Saturday Inside Out section, here comes yet another installment in Stephanie Bruno"s series about our renovation. This is number #30 by my count. Yeah, yeah, I know — I said #28 was the final one. Then I said #29 was the final final. […]Read More → Story #30
Story #29
So you thought Story #28 was the final chapter in our renovation saga? Not quite. Check today's Times-Picayune for installment #29, the final final chapter. Check the online version for cute pix by Kathy Anderson.Read More → Story #29
Story #28
Wow. Check out the cover of the today's Inside Out, the Times-Picayune's weekly home and garden supplement. There's a picture of Kilowatt Rising rocking our house party, and sure enough there's Michael Homan (with unbroken clavicle) continuing his sinister project of confusing himself with me. Open it up and we're in the center spread with […]Read More → Story #28
Story #27
I almost forgot — the 27th story on our renovation appeared in today's paper, with a cool picture of yours truly working on the staircase. It's nice to have a picture of me actually working for a change instead of just standing in front of someone else's work with a cheesy grin.Read More → Story #27
Story #26
Turn to page 24 of today's Inside Out home and garden section of the Times-Picayune, and you'll see a devilishly handsome fellow in an orange tee-shirt. I look so much better in this picture than in the last one they published, but both were taken by the same photographer, Kathy Anderson. I don't have a […]Read More → Story #26
Story #25
Story #25 about our renovation appears in today's Times-Picayune.Read More → Story #25
Story #23
The 23rd story about out renovation appears in today's Times-Picayune.Read More → Story #23
Story #22
The 22nd story about our renovation appears in today's Times-Picayune:Read More → Story #22
Story #21
We'll let the minor factual inaccuracies pass in this, the 21st article about our renovation, because Stephanie is such a nice person. But dang, Steph, this is what happens when you make up quotes!Read More → Story #21
Story #20
Today the Times-Picayune is running the 20th story in their series on the renovation of our home. If you can score the print version, there's a fun picture of Xy on our front porch.Read More → Story #20
Story #19
The 19th story about our renovation appeared in today's paper.Read More → Story #19
Story #18
Oh, as for the article about our renovation, which I mentioned earlier? I can't find the text online, alas, but they did use a picture by yours truly: Also in today's paper, there's an excellent editorial by Michael Homan. Update: Thanks to Adrastos, I found the article about our renovation online.Read More → Story #18
Story #17
I believe the story in today's paper is the 17th installment that Stephanie Bruno has written about our renovation: DESPITE SETBACKS, MID-CITY RESIDENTS HAMMERING AWAY Saturday, March 10, 2007 By Stephanie Bruno Contributing writer NOTE: When we last visited Bart Everson and Christy Paxson, work on their Mid-City home was progressing sporadically, and the recent […]Read More → Story #17
In the Paper
I was heartened to read a positive story on the front of today's paper about Dr. Jeff Wiese, who drove around the country for months after Katrina and pretty much saved the residency program at the Tulane School of Medicine. Now the residents are trying to fill in the gap left by the closure of […]Read More → In the Paper
Tomorrow's Newspaper
I heard a thump on the porch and went out to see the newspaper had been delivered. Ordinary enough, you say, but here's the rub: It's Sunday's paper being delivered at 5 PM Saturday afternoon. I opened it up, relishing the notion of reading tomorrow's news, but was disappointed to discover sections A, B & […]Read More → Tomorrow's Newspaper
In the TP Again
Stephanie Bruno has another story about our ongoing renovation in this morning's Times-Picayune.Read More → In the TP Again
Story #11
It's the eleventh story about our renovation in this morning's paper.Read More → Story #11
Story X
The Times-Picayune publishes their tenth story about us this morning.Read More → Story X
Story Number Nine
Today's Times-Picayune carries the ninth story about our renovation.Read More → Story Number Nine


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In October 2010, JRooz IELTS Review Center Davao branch was established to bring quality IELTS review program in the region.
JRooz Review Center has the best and the latest IELTS review materials available to ensure that students' review experience are maximized. Students will be taught by instructors who have gained top scores in the IELTS and have gone through rigorous training from some of the best in the country.
The center's evaluation system sets targets and serves as a quantitative tool which is tailored to assess all levels of students in terms of necessary attributes to excel in the IELTS. Progression of scores in all sections is also closely monitored to serve as a foolproof basis of individual progress, or further trainings or interventions as needed.
Because of this, JRooz has an astounding percentage of people who achieved their IELTS target scores each month. This is because of the numerous materials used during the review, practices and weekly mock examinations. The package also includes one-on-one coaching and consultations from instructors that focuses on a student's individual needs.
JRooz Review Center's success also comes from the flexible review schedules that students can choose from. The company knows that each person has their own timetables, so the company has devised different schedules that students can choose from:
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One might look at this article's title and may ask – Content Aggregator? What's that? And more importantly what's the need? Yes, we have heard a lot about content aggregation. But what exactly happens there? What's the value proposition? And how does this relate to "social media content aggregation"? What are the different types of content aggregator strategies? Today, we try to answer all of the above. And much more. But before we deep dive, ContentPlum, is one such social media content aggregator platform. It helps brands, businesses, individuals and organizations to aggregate, curate and display live social media feeds. You can read more about the top advantages of such live social media walls and hubs.
Shifting gears, we are here to indulge in various content aggregator strategies. We want to learn more about content aggregation. How to use a platform like ContentPlum to bring various pieces of valuable content together? So let's get that going. (PS: Look out for an interesting offer at the end of this article)
What is Content Aggregation?
In simple definitions, content aggregation is a process to fetch (or procure, or capture), different pieces of content – online and offline. The idea is to bring information from various dispersed sources under a common roof. The advantage to do that is to have a streamlined experience of digesting valuable pieces of information.
What is Social Media Content Aggregation?
Add in social media to the above definition, and the concept does not deviate. Social media content aggregation deals with accumulating all sorts of social content in one place. This could come from any of the major social media players as well as other important sources explained below. The overall advantage is to look at various social media conversations within a common entity. This helps triggering more social engagement, amplify social reach and increase social proof.
What are the different sources and types of content available for aggregation?
This is where things start to get interesting. Brands, businesses and organizations thrive on user generated content. These users could be the entities themselves. Or they could be their customers, loyal fans or followers. Content generated through a brand's own efforts is what we refer to as Self Generated Content. On the other hand, valuable pieces of information generated through users, fans, customers are termed as Customer Generated Content (or User Generated Content). Content aggregator tools rely on such sources.
Speaking of the different types of content available for aggregation – there are a plethora of options. Some of the major role players and regular contributors for social media content include -
- Facebook (Wall posts, customer reviews, user generated photos)
- See the Facebook Content Aggregator live in action.
- See the Facebook Content Aggregator live in action.
- Twitter (Tweets, Re-tweets, Favorites, Mentions)
- See the Twitter Content Aggregator live in action
- Instagram (Photos)
- See the Instagram Content Aggregator live in action
- Pinterest (Boards, Photos)
- See the Pinterest Content Aggregator live in action
- RSS Feeds, Web articles, Online reviews and much more …
But you might already know this right? You are not here to learn about where the content is coming from. You are here to learn on how to strategically use the above social media content. And how to use a content aggregator platform. And how to leverage both to form a solid content aggregation strategy for your business or brand. You are right. And that is exactly what the rest of this article talks about.
What is the need for a Content Aggregator platform?
The ability to tell a powerful story through scattered yet relevant pieces of content is what separates you from the competition. Brands and individuals belonging to the following industry verticals are currently reaping the benefits of a content aggregator platform. To find out more about how you can leverage the concept of live social media feeds for these industries click on the below links.
Why ContentPlum as a Content Aggregator Platform?
ContentPlum's content aggregator solution is a versatile tool for any industry niche. It helps you pull together various forms of social media content. As and when it's happening. Live. It then helps you filter out the negative content or spam. And then it even helps you customize the look and feel of your live display feed. And then finally it helps you deliver a unique, streamlined experience. On your website. A digital TV. A digital signage. An event display screen. Or even a jumbotron. This helps you drive deeper engagement levels with your audience. Customers can now feel connected to your brand. Users can stay updated through a single source of information outlet. Cross platform integration helps you increase social reach. It helps amplify the social proof.
And finally, now, its time for some action. You have been educated about content aggregation. It's time to put the above theories into a tangible perspective. It's time to make use of some innovative content aggregator strategies.
Best Content Aggregator Strategies To Display Live Social Media Feeds
The approach that we are going to take here is to lay these strategies out based on various industry verticals. Currently, since ContentPlum focuses primarily on e-Commerce, Restaurants, Events and Offices – those are our featured niches. But most of these concepts are generic enough to be applicable to other industry tangents too.
Content Aggregator Strategies for e-Commerce Businesses
Some of the most critical elements for an e-Commerce business include –
- Creating a social buzz around their brand and product
- Provide an engaging buying experience
- Building social trust around their products from real users of the product
- Being able to share and amplify the social reach for their brand
- Drive more sales and increase conversions
Actionable recommended content aggregation strategies to leverage the above aspects:
- Motivate buyers to post and share product photos and display them on product pages (Increases social proof)
- Implement a targeted product hashtag contest to boost awareness (Increases social buzz and amplifies social reach)
- Curate and display real customer tweets and posts at checkout pages (Increase conversions)
Content Aggregator Strategies for Restaurants
The most important vectors (other than providing great food) for restaurants include -
- Social proof, mentions, reviews and ratings
- Diner experience at the location
- Ability to engage, and retain diners for a prolonged period of time
Actionable recommended content aggregation strategies are -
- Display instagram or twitter feeds thus capturing user generated photos from inside the restaurant (Social proof)
- Promote customer's favorite dishes through targeted hashtags (Increase engagement)
- Display live social media conversations of latest news and trend (Diner experience)
Content Aggregator Strategies for Events
Live events rely on the spur of the moment, and hence the most important vectors include -
- Ability to drive deeper engagement levels with all the participants (attendees, sponsors, speakers etc)
- Provide a visually engaging experience
- Motivate and influence the audience – pre-event, during the event and post-event
Actionable recommended content aggregation strategies would be -
- Setup a social wall displaying live social media feed using a targeted hashtag specific to the event (Visual experience)
- Run a live QnA session through the use of this social media wall and a unique hashtag (Motivating and influencing the audience)
- Feature participants by motivating them to share photos with specific hashtags (Increase engagement)
Content Aggregator Strategies for Offices
Organizations are bringing employees closer through various innovative campaigns. Social media wall is one of them and the important tangents for offices include -
- Ability to deliver company news, announcements, industry news, competitor bytes
- Share customer sentiments, product features and major groundbreaking deals
- Share employee moments, company event photos – worldwide
Actionable recommended content aggregation strategies would be to -
- Allow employees to share comments, posts and photos about their participation at various company events (Drive engagement)
- Curate and display news from within the industry to keep employees informed
- Run various contests to influence employee sentiments and promote the culture
Content aggregation has thus become a mainstream activity. And the ability to display such curated and integrated social media content is powerful. A live social media wall changes the way users interact. It changes the way businesses engage. And it changes the way static social content transforms into dynamic content.
What are your thoughts on content aggregation? Any recommended strategies for a content aggregator platform? How do you perceive the idea of a live social media wall? Have you tried displaying live social media feeds? Would you like to try? Leave us a comment below and we can enable you with our Yearly Plan (already priced at a 15% discount) at an additional 10% discount.


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Suspected NSCN-IM cadres on Tuesday ambushed a convoy of trucks and oil tankers along the national highway connecting Assam with Imphal.
No casualties have been reported post the untoward incident.
Reportedly, the oil tankers and other trucks convoy ferrying essential commodities were being escorted under security arrangements as the United Naga Council has been imposing indefinite economic blockade along the two National Highways.
Condemning the incident, the oil tankers' drivers, under the banner of All Manipur Petroleum Tanker and Drivers Association, gathered at Malom Indian Oil Corporation Oil Depot at Malom village.
Demanding the arrest of NSCN-IM cadres, they said that unless the government does not detain the NSCN-IM cadres, the drivers will remain off the road.
Reportedly, heavy security has been deployed and a search operation has been launched in the area.
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Capitec Bank is now Offering More Than South Africa's Big Four
Personal loans are a brilliant financial solution to enable you to make changes in your life and make your dreams come true.
Capitec is now offering as much as R230 000 for an unsecured loan which is quite a lot more than South Africa's big four financial houses. Capitec has increased its unsecured loans from R150 000 to R230 000 so that it customers and clients can get the money they need (and want) to put the proverbial icing back on the cake.
It is hoped that the branches in higher earning areas will bring Capitec a lot closer to the goal where clients are able to afford the repayments on these loans.
If someone wants to buy an expensive car or would like to go on a memorable trip costing in the region of a million, and if they are able to make the repayments – why ever not?
Fast facts about Capitec personal loans:
- The new maximum personal loans offered represent an increase of 53%.
- Nice to know is that the R230 000 can be paid over between one to 84 months.
- The amount offered is quite high compared to the big four financial banks in SA.
- The monthly repayment for a R150 000 loan over 60 months comes to about R5 472.58.
- According to a Capitec's website the monthly repayment for a R230 000 loan can range from R4 984 over 84 months at an interest rate of 18.5% or R5 939 over 84 months at an interest rate of 25.2%, depending.
- It is important to note that Capitec clearly states that these are only examples and the actual rate will be based on the individual's credit profile and affordability.
- Taking the repayment of R5 939 you will over 84 months' pay R498 913 in total for your R230 000 loan.
The Great news is that Capitec's personal loans:
- Are really quick and easy to apply for.
- After approval you will have the money very soon thereafter.
- You will be offered flexible repayment options.
- You will be able to qualify for a Capitec personal loan if you are eighteen years and over, are a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
Apply online today for a Capitec personal loan to make a difference and change your life. Contact us to find out more about personal loans offered by Capitec.


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How to manage a control room successfully
Being in charge of a control room can be a daunting task as it places a large amount of responsibility on one's shoulders. Following some simple advice will help you to manage your control room successfully, without feeling overwhelmed or burnt out at the end of the day.
Ensure ergonomics
Ensuring that your staff are comfortable is one of the best ways to increase productivity and morale. This can be done by installing adjustable workstation consoles such as those offered by Intellitrac.
This adjustable console offers features such as interchangeable rack turrets, easy LCD monitor placement, open "off-the-floor" design for increased leg space and cable management. You should also invest in ergonomic chairs or sit-to-stand desks for those not operating the consoles. Having a control room that is centred around ergonomics results in happier employees, which make managing the operation much easier.
Be aware of the law
A control room manager does not have to be a lawyer, but it is important to be aware of the legal and ethical issues affecting the operational, site, and technical functions of the control room in order to keep the organisation out of legal battles.
The laws that you will need to be aware of include such laws as what can be done in the control room, PoPI and the handling of this information. You will also need to be aware of the rights of your staff such as labour related issues and what responsibilities are legal and illegal. Knowing this information and being aware of the laws that can affect your control room will allow you to manage the actions of your staff more effectively.
Communication is vital
Being able to communicate with your staff is essential to the smooth functioning of a control room. You will need to be able to put your point across clearly and concisely, avoiding any confusion or miscommunication.
To improve your communication skills, you could attend a business writing or communication course, which will teach you the correct language to use when addressing employees and senior staff members. Remember to keep all language respectful and avoid using language that is confusing when issuing instructions. Communicating in a manner that every staff member is able to understand is crucial, so be sure to use simple terms and phrases.
Work on your interpersonal skills
Being a CCTV control room manager means that you need to be able to deal with people, not only your staff but your employers and the owners of the building which you are operating from. You may also be required to deal with potential clients.
Having good interpersonal skills ties in with being able to communicate clearly, but also relates to being calm and composed (particularly under pressure), patient, assertive without aggression and having concern for your employees' well-being. Being able to motivate your employees is another important interpersonal skill. Practising these skills will enable you to reach your employees at their level, allowing for a better flow of communication.
Recognising behavioural and physical indicators of crime
A control room manager does more than simply manage staff, but also has to watch the screens as diligently as their staff. This means that you will need to be well attuned to the behavioural and physical cues of criminals.
One of the best ways to do this is to take a course in the topic, as this will teach you the subtle clues of catching a criminal who is attempting to avoid being caught by CCTV cameras. Control room managers need to develop an effective framework for understanding threat identification and subsequent actions which each of their staff members are able to easily follow. You should also note the performance of your staff in identifying threats and cues, and ask them for help in this manner so the role does not fall solely on your shoulders.
Intelligent use of data
Risk profiling, generating and using intelligence information, as well as targeting are all actions that lead to a more successful and effective control room. Knowing how to use the intelligence information and data collected from the CCTV feeds will help to improve the abilities of your staff.
Control room managers will need to have an analytical mind or have taken part in courses which teach how to analyse data and information to find the most important points. The coordinated use of the resources in the control room and an integrated approach is the most efficient manner to creating a successful control room.
Managing a control room is not as difficult as it sounds. If you ensure that your staff are comfortable by introducing ergonomic elements, you will find that everyone is more productive and amicable. Having an awareness of the different laws that affect your control is vital, as is proper communication with your staff. If you combine your knowledge with your inherent people skills, you will soon find that your control room is running smoothly and effectively.


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As you can see it was a VERY bright day yesterday, which is great for getting much-needed Vitamin D, but bad for trying to take pictures. I was squinting in the vast majority of them, as well as looking vampirically pale. Here's one of the better outtakes:
|My photographer du jour, the lovely Valérie, has also got in on the shot
I busted out some recent accessory purchases too, an icicle-esque necklace and some knuckleduster rings:
|Paparazzo Jo strikes again
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Last week, the French Government warned LafargeHolcim over its offer to help build Trump's wall:
"It should reflect upon what its interests are. There are other clients who will be stunned by this," French Foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault told France Info radio on Thursday, a few days after LafargeHolcim's chief executive Eric Olsen said he was prepared to supply the materials for it.
"Lafarge says it doesn't do politics. ... Very well, but I would say companies ... also have social and environmental responsibilities," added France's top diplomat.
It was only a few days before that LafargeHolcim admitted to deals with armed groups in Syria.
LafargeHolcim admits to 'unacceptable' activity in Syria https://t.co/66c7YUUtg2— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 2, 2017


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New traffic light turns heads in Eatonville
A new traffic light on a well-traveled Eatonville road has been turning heads this week.
A sign, which reads, "Signal ahead, be prepared to stop" has been warning drivers about the new signal, at Keller Road and Kennedy Boulevard since it was turned on Wednesday.
"I think it's a good idea, I think it would be nice if it were more visible so you don't miss it instead of having on the side of the street," motorist Michelle Koll said.
The intersection has been the sight of several accidents.
Wanda Willoughby, who works in the area, said she started writing the county asking for a light four months ago.
"They said it had been in the works to be approved for years now, but I would have to wait another two or three years to be approved, and then one day I come into work and the light was up," Willoughby said.


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Report: Montreal group floats idea of Rays commuting between Florida, Canada
Montreal badly wants an MLB team back, but some people in the city would be satisfied with half of one.
According to a report by the French language newspaper La Presse, "major players in the business world" want to purchase a joint ownership stake in the Tampa Bay Rays with the intent of having the team play half its home games north of the border.
MORE: MLB franchise relocations through the years
The article suggests there are benefits for both sides: The Montreal interests would only have to pay half the market value for the team; TV revenues would increase with fees from another market, and tickets would become scarce enough to drive up attendance in the Tampa Bay and Montreal markets. The Rays were last in the majors in average attendance last season at 15,403 despite finishing 80-82 and being on the fringes of the AL wild-card race.
No formal proposal has been drafted, however, and the group has not approached the Rays or Major League Baseball, according to the report, which was translated by the Tampa Bay Times.
The Rays are working to find a new stadium site in the Tampa Bay area, and they received permission in January from the St. Petersburg City Council, following years of negotiations, to look in Tampa. Stuart Sternberg, the team's principal owner, and other top officials have said their goal is to find a long-term solution in Florida.


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Kennett Square, PA, USA – 4 Apr, 2017 – Mala Galleria has announced that they will be hosting an art exhibition on 7th of April 2017 showing the inspiring work of Rhoda Kahler and John Baker. The show titled "Full Circle" will be opened on Friday, April 7th with an artist reception from 6-9 PM. Rhoda Kahler and John Baker will be present at the opening reception and the art show will continue through the month of April.
Mala Galleria is known for exhibiting art works from local, national and international artists, giving them a great platform to share their work with the world and "Full Circle" will continue that tradition of the renowned art gallery.
"John and I have been working in his spacious West Grove Studio the past month listening to great music and having great conversations while we are working and it has been a wonderful experience," said Rhoda Kahler while talking about John Baker. Rhoda is a ceramic artist living in West Chester, Pennsylvania and she is known for her remarkable tile work that has been featured in magazines, newspapers and on television, including on the Home and Garden Television network (HGTV). "What I love the most about John is that he is all about symmetry and balance," she added.
"Rhoda was committed, focused, passionate, and a model student, that I challenged the medium, and scale wasn't a concern," said John Baker, who also taught Rhoda back in the 90's.
John is not only her friend but has also been teaching her. Both artists will be welcoming the participants and guests this Friday on Mala Galleria's Full Circle exhibition.
Both Rhoda and John are highly accomplished at the international level with John being a gifted teacher who has inspired many students and art lovers.
Rhoda created the centennial tiles for the Delaware Art Museum in her Alphabet City motif and most recently, she finished a Guest Artist Residency at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, for their Form and Art Program. Just like John, her biggest inspiration in art is nature and both artists are not only devoted to art, but have also made great contributions in promoting it.
More information about 'Full Circle' as well as Mala Galleria is available on www.malagalleria.com and on the Mala Galleria facebook page.
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Two-time Emmy winner Kathy Griffin is about to bite the hand that feeds her: She's hosting a no-holds-barred Emmys special for TV Guide Network.
"Shhh... don't tell anyone from TV Guide Network, but I swear I am going to say whatever I want the day after the Emmys. I will have gone to all the parties and been kicked out of at least two," Griffin said. "My feet are going to hurt and I will have either won or lost another Emmy. If I were you, I would tune in because I will be naming names."
Griffin, who is nominated again this year for her Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, will gather with a group of friends and chat about the winners, losers, red carpet looks and behind-the-scenes happenings from the 2011 Primetime Emmys.
Kathy Griffin's Emmys Aftermath airs Monday, Sept. 19, at 8/7c on TV Guide Network.