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i am having a domain name and now i want to setup a dns on my own computer. I am just a beginner and i dont know how to setup a domain and having only little idea about that. please please kindly tell me how to configure DNS (from begining) to host a website ...
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You should consult the provider from which you purchased the domain for details of setting up DNS. They should provide full instructions on how to do this.
If you are a beginner hosting a website and setting up DNS is not for you. This is a complex topic with many things to be considered. Have your site hosted by a reputable hosting company and they will handle these details for you. After you have learned a great deal more you can consider doing this yourself.


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WhatsApp is one of the few apps that isn't in a folder on my phone's home screen and it's probably the only app that has existed on every smartphone that I've owned. In fact, back when I first downloaded it – when I was rocking an iPhone 3G – it was free. Now both iPhone and Android users have to pay a $1 (69p) annual subscription charge to renew the service.
Facebook recently announced it would acquire WhatsApp, a mobile messaging app, for a staggering $19bn (in cash and stocks). The app, available across all platforms, syncs with your phone number and address book and automatically adds those who have WhatsApp installed to a separate contacts list.
From my experience, there are two key features that are important to every WhatsApp user: the first is that the app uses your data package (or WiFi) instead of taking away from any messaging packages, which means that you can send text, images or video to friends for free. Even better, you can send messages to friends and family abroad at no cost.
These days, I don't get texts, I get WhatsApp messages. And the younger members in my family, still on pay-as-you-go contracts, send thousands of messages on the app each year, which as texts may have cost more than they could afford.
The second is the ability to host group conversations. Although this is available on newer versions of iOS, this has been a core WhatsApp feature for some years. This is incredibly useful if you want to, say, create a group conversation for those you've living with or people with whom you're organising an event.
I suppose Facebook might have bought it because users keep going back to the app and send dozens of messages a day. Not only is it a pseudo in-built app on all my phones, it's something I use multiple times a day.
That's important for a company that has been looking to build their mobile presence for years, starting with Facebook Zero (which allows those in emerging markets to access Facebook without being charged for data) before acquiring the photography-based social network Instagram and then introducing Facebook Home, an Android app meant to replace home screens.
Staying connected with friends
The other factor is that, arguably in a similar way to Facebook, WhatsApp has helped me to keep in touch with friends and family. It has probably been better than Facebook, actually, because my family in Tanzania have either never been that interested in the social network, or their difficulties in finding adequate network have made it frustrating to access the site.
And for someone with family abroad, WhatsApp has been crucial in keeping us together. Previously, my father invited me to an email chain with his four brothers and sisters and their children (or my 14 first cousins). There were times when I came home to 120 emails.
Now I have multiple groups for my family and I get notes throughout the day. But these feel much more manageable as they accompany me throughout my day – and the pictures of adorable nephews and nieces don't go amiss either.
But that's not all. When I travel, access to WhatsApp means that I can speak to my friends and family on a device that I am carrying around with me at all times. Whether I want to send my dad a quick "hey, everything's good and I'm alive" message without being charged 50p, or make my friends jealous by sending them a picture of a cronut, I can send a picture in seconds.
More experienced WhatsApp users will also know that you can "game" the app to use your old number even when you have a different sim card inside, which makes it easier for friends to contact you.
And despite it's rather plain and bland aesthetics, the app does the job it promises. It lets you message your friends without getting in the way. But best of all, no-one ever sent annoying broadcast messages like they did on Blackberry. That was quite possibly the worst.


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Granitas are an easy, grown-up variation on snow cones
Wed., July 2, 2014
As cool as ice cream but lighter and more refreshing, granitas are quite possibly the perfect summertime treat.
While they aren't as dense or as heavy as ice cream, they still offer plenty of intense flavors. And the semi-frozen dessert is super-simple to make from scratch.
Granitas, grown-up versions of those neon-colored slushies and snow cones of childhood summers, can be made without any special equipment or ingredients. No rock salt is required. You don't need a fancy machine, unless you count a blender – and that's only needed if you're puréeing fresh fruit or berries.
If you have a small saucepan, tray and a fork, you've got the gear. For the fixings, all it takes is water, sugar and purée, juice or another liquid – like tea or coffee.
Start with a simple syrup base – water and sugar, boiled together – then add your flavoring. Pour the sweetened mixture into the tray or another shallow container, and give it time to chill. Pop it into the freezer, and occasionally scrape it with a fork to break up ice crystals and form a granular consistency.
The name comes from Italian verb "to granulate." Related to Italian ices and sorbets, granitas originated in Sicily but can be found throughout Italy, where flavors and textures vary from region to region. Traditional flavors include lemon, orange, coffee, chocolate and almond. But, with all of the stone and other fruits and berries of summer, the combinations are almost endless.
Cool off this Fourth of July weekend with red, white and blue granitas made from strawberries, cherries, coconut milk, blackberries, blueberries or huckleberries.
Try watermelon, cantaloupe, grapefruit, blood orange, peach, plum, pineapple, mango, kiwi or cranberry. Add lemon or lime juice or zest or fresh ginger. Or, opt for something savory, like cucumber chili with fresh mint or basil.
Coconut milk gives granitas a creamier, almost ice-cream-like texture. Fruit or berry purées give the texture a smoother, sorbet-like quality. And liquids like coffee, chai, green tea, rice or soy milk, or rosewater form flakier, chunkier, coarser – almost primitive – colorful ice crystals.
Make an adult version by spiking the mixture with vodka, gin, rum, Lillet, or white, red or sparkling wine. Liquor makes for an even a slushier consistency. So you might need both a spoon and a straw.
Strawberry-Black Pepper Granita
From "Fruitful" by Brian Nicholson and Sarah Huck
"This dessert is all about vibrancy," Brian Nicholson and Sarah Huck write in their new cookbook. "It practically hums with flavor, from the candy-sweet berries to the syrupy balsamic to the peppercorn's subtle warmth."
Enhance the flavor with a dollop of mascarpone, dark chocolate shavings and, perhaps, a drizzle of chocolate vinegar.
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1 pound strawberries, hulled and divided
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar, to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch fine sea salt
Mint, basil or tarragon, chopped, for serving
Combine the sugar and 2/3 cup water in a small pot over medium heat. Simmer until the sugar completely dissolves and the liquid is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
Coarsely chop 4 cups of the berries; transfer to a food processor and purée until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Stir the cooled syrup, vinegar, pepper and salt into the strained berry juice. Pour the mixture into a wide, shallow pan (a square baking pan is perfect for this), and transfer the pan, uncovered, to the freezer. Freeze, breaking up the mixture with a fork every 30 minutes, until completely frozen and crumbly, about 1 ½ hours.
To serve, finely dice the remaining strawberries. Spoon granita into dishes. Top with finely diced berries and herbs. Store any leftover granita in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Yield: About 6 servings
Coconut-Lime Granita
From Aarti Sequeira via foodnetwork.com
The recipe calls for regular coconut milk, but reduced-fat works just fine, too – if you don't mind a slightly lighter consistency. The lime juice and zest provide a burst of citrus flavor, countering the creaminess of the coconut milk, for a refreshing treat.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 (13 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1/2 a lime
2 tablespoons shredded coconut (either fresh or the unsweetened desiccated kind)
Coarse sea salt
Place an 8-inch square baking dish in the freezer to chill while you make the simple syrup. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and syrup is at a gentle boil. Remove it from heat, and allow it to cool.
Pull chilled baking dish out of freezer, and pour coconut milk into the dish. You may need to whisk it to smooth out any lumps.
Whisk in the simple syrup, lime zest, lime juice and fresh coconut until well combined. Place dish in the freezer, and let it chill for 1 hour.
Take dish out of the freezer, and using a fork, break up the ice crystals forming around the edge of the dish by dragging them into the more molten center. Return to the freezer and repeat this process every hour or so, smoothing out the granita before you return it to the freezer. The whole process should take about 3 hours. When you're ready to serve, allow the granita to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes so it softens. Spoon the mixture into a small bowl or glass, and top with a little coarse sea salt.
Note: Pour syrup into a shallow bowl so it cools more quickly.
Yield: About 6 servings
Variation: For a Coconut Rum Granita, replace lime juice and zest with 6 ounces of rum. Serve with fresh pineapple, if desired.
Lillet-Orange Granita
From gourmet.com
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups chilled fresh orange juice
1/3 cup chilled Lillet Blanc
Bring sugar, water and zest to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Chill in an ice bath until cold. Stir in orange juice and Lillet.
Pour into an 8- to 9-inch glass baking dish and freeze until partially frozen, about 45 minutes. Scrape and stir with a fork, crushing any lumps. Continue to freeze, scraping once or twice, until evenly frozen and fluffy, about 1 1/2 hours more.
Note: Granita is best the day it is made but can be made 1 day ahead. Scrape again just before serving.
Yield: 4 servings
Coffee Granita
From Alton Brown via foodnetwork.com
2 cups lukewarm espresso or strong black coffee
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest
Combine all ingredients and stir until sugar melts. Pour mixture into 9-by-13-inch metal pan and place on level shelf in freezer for half an hour. (Mixture should only come about 1/4-inch up the side of the pan.) Remove and use a dinner fork to scrape any ice crystals that have formed on the side or bottom of the pan. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 20 to 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours. Once mixture is thoroughly frozen, fluff with a fork and allow flakes to "dry" in freezer another half hour before serving. When served, the granita should look like a fluffy pile of dry brown crystals.
Scoop into goblets and top with barely sweetened whipped cream, add additional citrus zest if desired.
Yield: 6 servings
Sweet Chai Tea Granita
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups freshly brewed chai tea
1 cup rice milk
Dissolve sugar in hot tea, then pour into a chilled glass baking dish or other shallow tray or pan. Add rice milk and stir until well mixed. Place in freezer for 45 minutes to an hour, then scrape any ice crystals that have formed along the sides and bottom of the dish. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 20 to 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours. Scoop into glasses or shallow dessert bowls and top with barely sweetened whipped cream, with a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg, if desired.
Note: Soy milk or regular milk can also be used. Coconut milk would add another layer of flavor.
Yield: About 6 servings
Passion Tea Granita
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups freshly brewed Passion tea (such as Tazo)
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Dissolve sugar into hot tea, then pour into a chilled glass baking dish or other shallow tray or pan. Add lemon juice and zest, and stir until well mixed. Place in freezer for 45 minutes to an hour, then scrape any ice crystals that have formed along the sides of bottom of the dish. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 20 to 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours. Scoop into glasses or shallow dessert bowls and garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Yield: About 5 servings
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Ka'uhako Crater botanical resource and threat monitoring, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Island of Moloka'i, Hawai'i
Item Summary
|Ka'uhako Crater botanical resource and threat monitoring, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Island of Moloka'i, Hawai'i
|Medeiros, A.C.
Chimera, C.G.
Loope, L.L.
|Kauhako Crater
|LC Subject Headings:
|Endangered plants -- Monitoring-- Hawaii -- Molokai.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park (Hawaii)
Plants -- Hawaii -- Molokai.
Vegetation surveys -- Hawaii -- Molokai.
|Date Issued:
|Dec 1996
|Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Botany
|Medeiros AC, Chimera CG, Loope LL. 1996. Ka'uhako Crater botanical resource and threat monitoring, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Island of Moloka'i, Hawai'i. Honolulu (HI): Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Botany. PCSU Technical Report, 110.
|Technical Report
|Botanical monitoring of the remnant dryland forest of Ka'uhako Crater on July 11 - July 14, 1995 grew out of a desire to provide baseline data on the vegetation components of the crater prior to fencing and removal of feral ungulates, primarily axis deer (Axis axis) and feral pigs (Sus scrofa). The exclusion of ungulates, identified as damaging to the crater's native flora in the Kalaupapa National Historical Park Resource Management Plan (NHPRMP) (1994), was proposed in a Draft Environmental Assessment prepared by Larry Katahira (1995) through the construction of two miles of feral animal proof fence outside the crater's rim. Ka'uhako Crater, designated as a Special Ecological Area in the Kalaupapa NHPRMP (1994), contains one of the finest examples of low elevation windward dryland forest remaining on the island of Moloka'i and the entire state of Hawai'i. Although previous botanical surveys have examined the flora of Ka'uhako Crater (Linney 1987; Asherman et al. 1990), none had established any permanent monitoring plots to document the inevitable changes which will follow the removal of browsing herbivores. This system of permanent monitoring was established in 1995 by utilizing the three key native trees of Ka'uhako Crater, Wiliwili (Erythrina), 'Ohe makai (Reynoldsia), and Hala pepe (Pleomele), as the centers of circular cover plots that document every plant taxa on both the ground and in the canopy. Future monitoring and data acquisition in these plots will not only record the transitions in cover composition, but will also help identify potentially damaging alien plants that threaten the recovery of the native components. In addition, vital statistics recorded for a representative sample of each of the three key native trees will provide an overall picture of the health and status of the remnant dryland forest and will help steer management decisions necessary in implementing future restoration processes for these trees and the associated native flora. As part of the monitoring protocol, other threats and potential problems in the preservation of the crater's native flora, from the detrimental effects of the two-spotted leafhopper (Sophonia rufofascia) on native taxa to the lack of seedling recruitment for many of the native species, have been identified, and their implications to the long term survival of the dryland ecosystem have been addressed. Furthermore, future management concerns, such as the increased threat of wildland fire associated with an accumulation in fuel biomass following exclusion of feral ungulates, are predicted to become a greater priority with the passage of time, and, depending upon the future establishment and spread of certain alien grasses, may supersede all other management considerations. Early identification of these and other problems may help managers to address the situations at a stage when response efforts are still practical and feasible.
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Two north bound thruhikers spotted in the Smokys at Mount Collins. Started on Jan. 24th. I didn't get to chat with them much as they were huddled in their sleeping bags from 5pm to 8am the next morning. Conditions in the Smokys are somewhat less than optimal for AT hiking. They were headed out to Gatlinburg and Asheville for a few days break from the weather. I wonder if they are the earliest starters this year?


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Nature has its way of engulfing what we throw at it and making it into something good. Unless of course it's plastic. That's the stuff hell is made of. So when owners of these luxury cars decided to let impound their rides in a lot at China's Chengdu area. There are 200 (once) luxury cars just left there to become a part of the general scenery. If you may be wondering, this isn't the first luxury car graveyard in the world and certainly this is not an issue ignored by the police. The wealthy owners of the cars either never showed up in court, to take back their cars or didn't have the legit list of documents needed to process the release.
So we have a bevy of Mercs, Audis and other cars nestled in a bed of nature. The inherent indifference that the affable rich-folk (who we believe have an underlying sense of humor) showcase is rather alarming. Wouldn't these cars, if repurposed, serve a family that could only dream of driving these down the street in their most generous dreams? May be overtime is has become nearly impossible to have these cars pass pollution and performance tests and that's where the sin of the world comes in. The waste is unpardonable and so is our desire to resurrect these beauties.
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The terminology in an auto insurance policy can be quite daunting. At times you can become confused. This article will help guide you through the complicated language of your insurance agent. By knowing the meaning of a few of the terms, you'll be better able to reach a knowledgeable decision.
Be careful to always maintain a clean driving record. Any accident reports or moving violations on your record will greatly increase your insurance premiums. If you have had tickets or gotten in accidents in the past, going to driving school may help to lower your insurance rate.
When purchasing auto insurance for your teenager, consider your options. In some cases, it would be cheaper for you to get a separate plan for your child, than it would be to add him or her to your current one. Depending on the vehicles involved it is sometimes cheaper overall to buy them a different policy.
Many people do not purchase adequate coverage for their vehicles. To ensure that you can recoup your losses in the event of an accident, have your insurance agent explain your policy and ask questions. Expensive additions to your vehicle will increase your personal value for the car, yet may not increase the appraised value much, if at all.
Often, people expect that their car insurance rates will automatically go down after they turn 25. The fact is that insurance rates actually drop as soon as a driver turns eighteen if he or she is a safe driver.
When purchasing car insurance, it is important to keep in mind that they are only insuring the driver of the car that is on the policy. Often times, what can happen is this; a person will allow someone else to drive their car. If an accident occurs, the insurance company won't pay the claim. There are coverage options that insure only the car itself, rather than a car/driver combo, but you have to pay extra for these types of policies.
You may not want to buy after-market add-ons if you don't need them. While any person could enjoy heated seats or even a top of the line speaker system, you might be better served saving the money for a rainy day. Insurance companies will not pay for the damage or loss of any of these types of items.
You need to make sure that your policy includes property damage liability when you are purchasing vehicle insurance. If you don't you may find that you are paying out of pocket for the mess you create when you have an accident. Forty-seven states require this by law. Causing damage in a car accident is very expensive, and liability insurance can save you a substantial amount of money in the long run.
If you own a sports car, consider downgrading it to another model. Insurance is more expensive for sports cars. You should stick with an average vehicle. If you have a larger motor, you are going to have to pay more to insure it. Sports cars are a hot target for thieves, and this can drive up your premiums significantly.
This article should have provided you with enough information to make the right choice. Knowing what your choices are is a good way to gain confidence in making the right decisions.


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A shout out to Many Mothers , an organization that helps new moms for three months, sending a matched volunteer to come and be available to hold and spend time with the babe, chat and visit with mom, fold laundry or do dishes, let you take a nap, or answer email, etc. It was AMAZING… and puts so many things into perspective. It's hard to put into the words the shocking reality of becoming a mom, what you lose and what you gain… what you need. But, this organization gets it.
I have also, with a new babe in my world, am realizing to a new degree the importance, the depth, and the story of family. I want to return to prioritizing this aspect of my work – capturing moments that are forever life changing, deeply personal, and fleeting. I am available for family portrait sessions, photo play dates, documenting your life and love as it unfolds.
We took a birth class at The Birthing Tree in Santa Fe. It was great to talk about, share, laugh, and question what the experience of birth might be like and how to prepare for it. Shabd Simran Adeniji, co-owner of The Birthing Tree, is a nurse-midwife, Childbirth Educator, and Early Childhood Parent Educator. She is an inspiration and an amazing mama. It was awesome to get a chance to photograph her family recently.


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I can't let this month go without a post. My first post for this year. This post has been in my drafts since Christmas, I was going to post it as a holiday indulgence but it took me 6 weeks to finally sit down and publish it. Anyway better late than never ! I know this is the month of New Year's resolution and maybe some of you maybe trying to eat healthy and stay away from Indulging, but once in a while cheating is okay. To ward off the winter blues we need some indulgence and this is a perfect recipe for it.
I made this dessert for a dinner party and this was a big hit and usually crowd pleasing recipes like this, especially desserts makes it's way to the blog for my own reference.
I have posted a sticky toffee pudding recipe as a guest post for Manju's blog long time back but this is a different recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes divine !
Recipe source –here
- Unsalted butter – 55 gm
- Eggs – 2 large
- Demara sugar – 200 gm
- Self -raising flour – 200 gm
- Black Treacle – 2 tbs
- Dates( pitted) – 200gm Black treacle – 2 tbs
- Golden syrup – 1 tbs
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
- Baking soda – ½ tsp
- Boiling water – 1 ½ cup /300 ml
· For the sauce
- Light muscuvado sugar – 125 gm
- Unsalted butter – 125 gm
- Double cream – 190 ml
· Method
- In a bowl place the dates and add boiling water and baking soda to it. Keep it aside for few minutes and then blend it to a smooth puree.
- Meanwhile cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add in eggs and beat in slowly.
- Add treacle, golden syrup, vanilla and beat until mixed.
- Add the flour and fold in.
- Add the dates puree to the batter and fold in.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8 inch cake tin or 6 individual pudding bowls.
- Bake it in a preheated oven at 200 degree C for 20- 25 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool down for sometime.
· Toffee Sauce
- Place light muscuvado sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan on a low heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce gets a toffee flavour.
- Serve the warm pudding with sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice -cream !


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On the 10th of July 2016, President Obama travelled to Rota – a naval military base in the south of Spain – in order to speak to military personnel serving there.
The naval base, named NAVSTA Rota, is commanded by a Spanish Rear Admiral and fully funded by the US. Since 1953, the relations between Spain and the US were fortified by several mutual aid agreements which allowed the establishment of this naval base, and as a consequence, the improvement of local economies. Shortly after this, Spain and the US recognized the high strategic and maritime importance of the area.
Many missions were carried out in that region and Rota functioned as a gateway to Europe, to the Mediterranean Sea, as well as to the African continent. Today, Rota is a crucial missile defense station of the NATO, which intends to promote security and stability in the region.
At the naval base, President Obama stated how the United States could not ask for a better ally than Spain. He already mentioned in the past how strategically important Spain is for Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, and he could finally return to this amazing country – Spain –, and greet some colleagues and Spanish Government officials before the end of his mandate.
The President, returned to Washington on the same day, one day earlier as planned, cancelling his visits to Seville and Madrid, where he would have met with several young leaders from all over Spain and Europe.
Those young people were looking forward to seeing the President and to learn from his guidance. Nevertheless, they will continue their way, passionately working towards their goals, waiting for the President to return someday.


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The Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for a snowy President's Day Weekend!! The only place we can think of to celebrate is on the slopes of Wolf Creek, home of "The Most Snow In Colorado".
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South Fork is the ideal location to stay when skiing at Wolf Creek. Not only is South Fork the closest town to the ski area, the town is family-friendly and extremely safe. With dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a grocery store intown, all of your meals will be easily covered. For those seeking the ultimate vacation, let our Home Concierge Service do the grocery shopping for you. We will even help coordinate catering for you. Imagine coming "home" after an epic day on the slopes to a hot meal waiting for you by one of the many talentedchefs in the area. Now THAT'S a vacation!
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As you know, the San Luis Valley is home to countless unique features and events. March is no exception, with the Monte Vista Crane Festival. Each spring the San Luis Valley becomes inundated with various migratory birds, such as sandhill cranes, geese, and ducks. With the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range for a backdrop, bird lovers from all regions flock to Monte Vista for this unique event. Be sure to bring your camera because you're going to want to document this marvelous event.
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November. The beginning of the family holiday season reminds us of what we are thankful for. This time of the year we are thankful for snow, chocolate, crafts, and so much more.
The Wolf Creek Ski Area is scheduled to open November 3. This is dependent on the weather; however, there is snow up in them ther hills. Wolf Creek spent the summer building a new lift, Lynx Lift, a conveyor lift for beginner skiers. This new lift will provide more options for the newest skier in the family. The mountain offers a fairly equal distribution of terrain for all levels, beginner to expert, which means there are runs for everyone in the family regardless of their ability. Remember too, that our Home Concierge services offer discounted lift tickets to Wolf Creek Ski Area.
Are you a fan of chocolate? Is someone in your family a bona fide chocoholic? Why not head to Creede for Thanksgiving and check out the town's annual Chocolate Festival? Participants meander the streets of Creede while visiting the various shops and sampling their homemade chocolate submission. After fulfilling your sweet tooth's chocolate craving be sure to turn in your ballet and vote for your favorite chocolate. Additionally, Creede offers many dining options from burgers to tacos to BBQ if you need something a little more than chocolate. Chocolate Festival is fun for the entire family and good time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Contact the Creede/Mineral County Visitor's Center for more information and to pre-purchase your 2017 Chocolate Festival tickets.
Speaking of holiday shopping, why not check out Winter Fest in South Fork. This year's event will be December 8th and 9th at the Rio Grande Club and Resort. Local crafters will have various products available for sale, which will make excellent gifts. Another exciting part of the day will be a guest appearance from that special man in the red suit. That's right; Santa will be in South Fork December 8th and 9th for WinterFest. This event will sure to be something that the entire family will enjoy.
Have you wanted to learn how to snowmobile? Our friends at Mountain Skillz in South Fork offer lessons so that you may safely ride in the backcountry of the Rio Grande National Forest. Between South Fork and Creede, there are hundreds of miles of trails for you to explore. Mountain Skillz also rents machines for those of you that may fly in or do not want to trailer your machine. Matt and his crew will be sure to take care of you and make sure you and your group have everything you need for a safe and good time in the backcountry.
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Amitabh an epitome of 'soldier courage': PrachiMay 30, 2013 IANS
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actress Prachi Desai calls megastar Amitabh Bachchan an epitome of "soldier courage" and "encouragement" and would look for the same qualities in her partner.
"Mr. Bachchan has the soldier courage. He is just an epitome of that (soldier courage) for all of us," Prachi said here Wednesday at Gillete's campaign "Soldier For Women".
"He has been there and always set an example for everybody in the industry," she added.
In a career spanning more than four decades, the megastar has worked in over 180 films, including hits like "Zanjeer", "Sholay", "Abhimaan", "Mili", "Chupke Chupke", "Dewaar" and "Agneepath", and over the years he has became an institution that is inseparable from the lore of Indian cinema.
Prachi, who graduated from TV shows to movies with "Rock On 11", is so floored by the megastar.
"I could gladly and proudly say that because I have met him in person. I am 100 percent sure that he has many more qualities than I just said," the 24-year-old said.
Meanwhile, on being asked what qualities she would look for in her partner, she said, "The first thing I would look for would be somebody who is extremely supportive, encouraging and yes, he should have the soldier courage in him."
Currently, Prachi is busy promoting her forthcoming release "Policegiri" that features actor Sanjay Dutt opposite her.
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'drenge' . frederik danielsen . photo novel book
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Forlag: Disko Bay Books
Drenge (Boys) by the young Danish photographer Frederik Danielsen (b.1995), depict the formative period from boy to man. A period where you get the first profound feelings and the first hard blows. This universal life phase takes place everywhere, but in Drenge it plays out in the Danish southern countryside on the small island Als close to the German border, in the surroundings where Frederik grew up himself.
The island resembles what we in Denmark call the outskirts, but Drenge are not a book about growing up on the edge of life in the cities. For the six boys, the outskirts are the center of existence. It is the photographer's past as well as the boys future.
The book are photographs of everyday life on Als. Pictures of how six young boys on the edge of men have developed a friendship and a bond that becomes more than that. They share a dream of not wishing themselves to the end of the world, but instead stay where they are, appreciate the everyday life, nature and the countryside.
The six boys do not have the same wanderlust, the same hurry to get away, travel and live in the big city as the photographer had. They are fixing mopeds, driving races, do not drink beer yet and only talk about girls when no one is listening. In Drenge, boyhood and everyday life are mixed with teenage nervousness, coming of age and raw Danish nature.
- Soft cover
- 21 × 17cm
- 58 images
- 120 pages
The preface is in Danish. English translation can be added upon request.
Limited edition of 500 copies
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The LVN to RN (Career Ladder) program is for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who wishes to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The program will prepare you with the additional theoretical and clinical skills to qualify you for an Associate Degree in Nursing and allow you to take the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure to work as a Registered Nurse.
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The LVN to RN (Career Ladder) Program is a three-semester program that provides students who are Licensed Vocational Nurses with the additional coursework to become a qualified Registered Nurse. The program places emphasis on building nursing theory and reinforcing concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems, throughout the life span. Learn More
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Zuckerberg, Assange and Palin Star in This Year's "Elf Yourself" [VIDEO]
It's that time of year again, which means that OfficeMax and JibJab are back with a video featuring famous people of 2010 getting themselves elfed.
Reacting to zeitgeist, this year's lineup includes Sarah Palin, Julian Assange, President Obama, Snooki and, of course, Mark Zuckerberg — or at least their heads superimposed over someone's dancing bodies. Palin is no stranger to being Elfed; she appeared in a 2008 holiday video, along with John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Obama and Mitt Romney. (To see some Mashable staffers getting elfed, click above.)
OfficeMax introduced Elf Yourself in 2006. Since then, the viral campaign has become a holiday tradition. The retailer claims users have created more than 416 million customized elves. OfficeMax attempted to extend the popularity of the franchise with Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade tie-in this year, complete with an ElfYourself float. Last year, the company also introduced some social media hooks for the app, including the ability to tweet a link to your creation or post it to your Facebook wall.
So, does any of this encourage you to buy stuff at OfficeMax? In an interview with eMarketer earlier this year, Julie Krueger, senior vice president of e-commerce and direct marketing at OfficeMax, said ElfYourself was a "gift from OfficeMax to our consumer" and prompts purchases at the retailer via the ElfYourself site. David Berkowitz, senior director of emerging media and innovation at interactive marketing firm 360i, says that even if there's no logical connection to anything OfficeMax sells, the program works from a name-recognition standpoint. "It gets their name out there," says Berkowitz. "The whole goal is to get exposure to people who aren't actively thinking about office products."


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Filler: Nicaraguan
Length: 6.0"
Ring: 50
Cost: $4.50
Appearance (0-20): When I picked this up I thought to myself – "really? Is this an Alec product?" I am so used to AB's beautiful appearance on the outside that this one threw me a bit. There was a pronounced vein or two, but nothing TOO terrible. Thankfully was tightly wrapped, but I found that I was pretty disappointed in the label. Perhaps I am looking for too much with the simple and bold things they normally put out. This one just seems busy – red, white, blue, black, gold, silver – yuck. Five different fonts on one band? - Unnecessary. It looks like someone got a little carried away here.
Score: 12
Construction (0-20): At least AB does get one thing right here – the construction is a good one. The cigar was solid where it needed to be, but more than enough looseness to draw through appropriately. After lighting this blend up, I found it kept a relatively even burn and a nice ash to it that held for quite sometime. Not perfect mind you, but still an above average build.
Score: 17
Strength (0-20): Billed as a mild-medium, I was surprised to find this hitting the medium range quite consistently. It started out in the mild spectrum, but each bit that was smoked it seemed to increase in intensity. However I will admit, you don't get much more than a medium smoke out of this in the long run.
Score: 16
Flavor (0-20):.Smooth and creamy. I fully anticipated it to continue with that sort of flavor throughout, but damn was I surprised. As you move from one portion to the next, you find a robust variety of undertones: pepper, cedar, espresso, nuts, etc. It's so complex that it really took me off guard as some of those flavors are ones that I personally wouldn't expect from a
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Score: 18
Value (0-20): This particular size (the toro) was about $4.50, which to be honest isn't a terrible price by any means. Actually for as complex as a stick as this it, I am surprised it's not a little more. Granted, the price tag didn't seem utterly surprising to me when I picked it up initially to take a look at it.
Score: 18
Additional Notes: Paired with chocolate milk, which I have to say, was quite delicious. The cigar was smoked at CI, my normal prowling grounds.
Overall (0-100): The moral of the story on this one could be broken down to: don't judge a cigar by its band – but unfortunately that's what any consumer does. I hold AB to a high standard when it comes to their design, but this one fell flat in that area. HOWEVER, the cigar's taste and value are spectacular. Want a complex cigar that won't put a huge hurting on your pockets? Ignore the gaudy band and pick one of these up.
Score: 81


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Governor of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Tolkunbek Abdygulov warned the citizens dealing with digital types of currencies to be careful.
Digital currencies like bitcoins are not guaranteed by the central banks, therefore, it's very easy to lose savings, he said.
Today, there's a plenty of currency types and they are very volatile.
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|August 13, 2012, 06:06 PM
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Savannah rifle scopes
I came across this brand of scopes when looking for Bushnells.
They claim a lot, and even reckon they are made in the same factory as Bushnell. But you know, generally if something seems to good to be true it probably is.
Just interested if anyones heard of them or seen one before.
I think I'll keep looking for a Nikon or Bushnell though
|August 13, 2012, 08:48 PM
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New name to me.
|August 13, 2012, 08:57 PM
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Never heard of them. But I like these. http://vortexoptics.com the diamonds series is comparable to Nikon prostaff. The viper series is what I prefer.
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|August 13, 2012, 09:06 PM
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Just because something is made in the same factory does not mean they use the same quality of materials, have the same qualified/trained workers make their product, use the same machines/processing line or use the same manufacturing techniques. IMO, being made is the same factory means little to nothing. What does a factory do with product that does not meet the standards of Company A? Do these items become possible product for Company B? Having quality parts, quality designed/engineered product, assembled by quality/trained people with a realistic time to do a good job, and a quality manufacturing/assembling process are key.
I had a professor in college who worked in a vegetable canning plant for a time, and they canned vegetables for several different companies. One company (a private label of a supermarket chain) was the pickiest company regarding quality and sanitary conditions. If I understood correctly, this supermarket chain actually had at least one member of their company present on the plant floor at all times when they were doing a run for that company. They hated having a run for that supermarket company because of the quality standards they had to achieve for the product to be accepted.
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I would think that it would be similar to the auto industry. Acura is made in the same plant, by the same hands, to the same standards, with interchangeable parts as Honda. If the same is true with Savannah and Bushnell, then I would say they have the same chance of having problems or not having problems. However as with the Honda/Acura models there may be "luxury" differences like optical coatings, better tracking adjustments, warranty differences, etc.
I still prefer vortex scopes and Chevy trucks though.
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|August 13, 2012, 10:41 PM
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Big Al,
I believe Honda's parent company owns the factory, and the workers are their employees. Leupold and some other optics manufactures actually own the plant where all or some of their optics are assembled, and the employees are their employees. Others do not necessarily own the plant nor are the workers their employees. Instead, they negotiate with the owner of the plant a fee to assemble their product. They may even negotiate with the company to provide or secure the components necessary for the product.
There are only a few manufactures of automotive and industrial batteries. These manufactures will produce batteries according to the specs of each individual company, and will use a manufacturing process that will still allow them to make money (or not lose much money) on a particular line.
As to parts for automotive and heavy equipment, just because a part has the same design and is for the same parent company does not necessarily mean it has gone through the same QC and inspection process. Some companies will actually do different runs for some critical parts, and the parts for the higher dollar product will quite often receive more QC and attention to detail in the manufacturing process. It is not likely a new employee will be trained on the higher dollar product like they will be used for training on the lower dollar product. If there is a possible problem with the raw stock and there is not time for new stock to arrive, it is very likely the lower quality stock is not used for the higher priced item.
There is a company who supplied parts to both the firearm industry and engine companies. Years ago, who the part was for made a difference in the QC and who worked on the line for that part. I am not sure if that is still the case, but I would not be surprised. I also would not be surprised it this happens at many if not most companies.
|August 14, 2012, 12:42 AM
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Sounds like I can add another reason to the list of why I shouldn't buy a Bushnell. I agree with you that it is possible, actually I will go with very likely that the 2 lines are run separately. And that they probably are made to different standards. Which one is better? Without further investigation we may never know. With that I will wait to see what others say in a hope that my knowledge will be increased.
I have read many of your posts in the past and I respect your knowledge. I was acknowledging the possibility that it COULD be similar quality, not that it was absolutely. It stands to reason that it is less expensive to use the same machines and materials, the same design criteria and similar standards, with the same people trained to do the work. Though that may not always be the case, this is what I have been taught in my industry. I hope I did not offend you, if I did I apologize.
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|August 14, 2012, 04:05 AM
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If we are talking about production lines.
My partner works for a diary company that makes all sorts of products.
One product they make for a customer is exactly the same as her company's product with a different packaging, yet the other company sells the product for twice the price.
And in some ice cream they make the best quality most expensive ice cream they make for customers has only about 3 major testing they do on it yet a budget cheap brand of ice cream has 13 major testing they do.
Not sure how that relates to the original post i posted.....
I was just wondering if anyone has heard of them.
I'm almost tempted to get one as its cheap and comes with a 5year warranty which is better than nothing I guess.
But no doubt I would just wish I'd saved for a Nikon Monarch.
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Remember that the OP is from a New Zealand member,so these Savannah scopes might be in the USA under a completely different name.
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The Republic of Peru, a country in western South America with a population of approximately 30 million people, has an emerging economy with approximately 18 million employees. Among its major industries are petrochemicals, mineral mining, textiles, construction, fishing and tourism. Although the standard of living has increased over the years, currently over 25% of its citizens are believed to live in poverty. The numerous multi-national employers who do business in Peru, or are planning to do so, should be aware not only of the protections afforded employees in Peru, but of the restrictions that exist regarding employing workers from outside of the country. Many of the rights of employees are found in Peru's New Labour Procedure Law, which was enacted in 2010.
Employment Contracts. Employers in Peru may hire workers under a fixed-term or an indefinite basis, depending on the circumstances regarding how a job is performed. In general, jobs such as those in the legal or financial fields may be performed under an indefinite employment contract. Fixed-term contracts must be in writing, and may only be used for a period of up to five years in total. Employers are required to register fixed-term contracts with Peru's Labour Ministry. There are numerous types and subcategories of fixed-term contracts, including temporary, market needs and entrepreneurial reorganization agreements. Employees may be hired for a probationary period of three months to one year, after which time they become entitled to legal rights against unjust dismissal.
Special Issues Regarding Foreign Workers. Employers who are considering hiring foreign employees must be aware that of Peru's Law of Recruitment of Foreign Workers. For example, no more than 20% of an employer's local workforce may consist of foreign employees. Further, there are limitations to the amount of salary an employer may pay to foreign employees. Generally, the amount of the salaries paid by an employer in Peru is not allowed to surpass, in total, more than 30% of the total amount of the compensation paid to all employees (with some exceptions, such as salaries paid to certain technical employees). Further, there are generally different rules regarding the maximum term length of a fixed-term agreement for a foreign employee as compared with similar rules pertaining to Peruvian employees.
Outsourcing Arrangements. Peru adopted rules in 2008 protecting Peruvian employees from "abusive" outsourcing arrangements. Under these rules, employees of a contracting or outsourcing company may bring a legal action to hold the client company jointly and severally liable for statutory labor obligations if the employees of the outsourcing company are working at the facilities of the client company. These rules are similar to the "co-employment" laws that exist in the United States and elsewhere.
Employment Termination. Unlike in the United States, where most workers are considered at-will employees, workers in Peru are entitled to many legal and procedural safeguards. Employers, however, also have rights under local statutes to take certain employment actions. Some of the key issues related to employment termination are:
Objective grounds for an employer to terminate an agreement. Peru's labor laws provide several reasons for which an employer may terminate an employment contract on objective grounds, including: the employee's resignation with thirty days' notice; the completion of the task or service; the satisfaction of a condition leading to the termination of the contract; the expiration of the contract's termination; mutual agreement; a worker's permanent total disability; and the termination of employment on objective grounds, such as an unforeseen event (ex: a natural disaster or an employer's bankruptcy). A worker whose employment is terminated for objective grounds is entitled to: 1) compensation based upon his or her length of service; and 2) preference for reinstatement.
Collective dismissals. The law in Peru specifically provides that an employer's dismissal of its workers for economic, technological, or organizational restructuring reasons is considered an objective ground for termination. Employees dismissed for these reasons are entitled to a severance allowance, as well as preferential rights to be reinstatement within a year of the collective dismissal. An employer may terminate employment contracts solely on economic grounds where a minimum of ten percent of the total workforce is affected by a number of required procedures, including consultation with the workers' representative and notification to relevant public authorities.
Other grounds for terminating an employment contract. In general, where objective grounds as stated above do not exist, under Peruvian employment law there must be a valid reason for ending an employment contract which can be substantiated by the employer, such as an employee's incapacity, inadequate productivity, or his or her unreasonable refusal to undergo an employment-related medical examination or to follow medical treatment or preventive measures. Employers are also allowed to dismiss a worker based on an employee's conduct. Some examples of valid reasons for this type of dismissal are:
- serious misconduct such as failure to comply with employment obligations, repeated opposition to work orders, the failure to observe work-related or occupational safety or health regulations, or the appropriation or attempted appropriation of an employer's assets;
- repeated attendance at work under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
- violent acts, serious breaches of discipline, insults and disrespect addressed to the employer which take place inside or outside the workplace;
- deliberate damage to an employer's property;
- failure to appear at the workplace for more than three consecutive days, unjustified absence for more than five days over a period of 30 calendar days or more than fifteen days over a period of 180 days;
- repeated acts of lateness which have been brought to the employee's attention, where disciplinary actions, such as a written warning, have already been provided to the employee; or
- certain criminal convictions.
Illegal Dismissals. Peruvian law lists a number of illegal reasons for involuntary discharge. For example, it is illegal to discharge employees due to their union membership or for being workers' representative candidates. Employees also may not be dismissed for submitting a complaint or taking part in an legal action against the employer, or on account of their sex, race, religion, political opinion, language, pregnancy, or within 90 days of childbirth. There are also circumstances, such as non-compliance with safety procedures and nonpayment of wages (except for force majeure reasons) allowing employees to bring actions for constructive discharge.
Statutory notice procedures. Employees in Peru are entitled to certain notice procedures prior to separation. Generally, an employer must provide an employee a reasonable period of written notice of not less than six calendar days so that the employee can present a written defense to any charges against him or her, or 30 calendar days to prove the employee's performance capability or to correct any error. However, an employer is not required to provide notice if the employee has exhibited serious misconduct under which it would be unreasonable to require the employer to continue the employment relationship. Further, the employer must communicate in writing to the employee, or, as applicable, trade unions or other authorized representatives, its dismissal decision and the reason for the action.
Severance pay. An employer in Peru generally does not owe severance to employees who have been separated due to their conduct or capacity. An employee terminated without cause is, in general, entitled to severance payments for a period of up to twelve months, depending upon the circumstances of the former worker's employment history. There is no specific redundancy pay required under Peruvian law. If a court determines a dismissal to be unlawful because the employer has not provided a valid reason to the worker, or the reason cannot be legally substantiated, the employee usually will be entitled to a payment equal to the average monthly compensation for each year of service, up to a maximum of twelve months.
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When constructing JSON parameter for Dropbox endpoint /upload_session/append_v2:
CkJsonObject jsonParams; jsonParams.AddObjectAt(-1, "cursor"); CkJsonObject *jsonCursor = jsonParams.ObjectOf("cursor"); jsonCursor->AddStringAt(-1, "session_id", sessionIdStr);jsonParams correctly ends up with a nested "cursor" object containing "session_id". So it appears that jsonParams and jsonCursor shares some memory. So we aren't sure if we should we explicitly delete jsonCursor, or just let jsonParams goes out of scope and destructs.
This simple answer is this:
In C++, a Chilkat object returned by a method call must always be deleted by the caller.
Here's more information for understanding:
All Chilkat objects in all programming languages (C++, Java, Objective-C, Perl, Python, ActiveX/COM, etc.) are simply references to an underlying implementation object (call it the internal "Cls" object). The Cls object is reference counted. When the latest external reference is removed, it is automatically deleted.
For example, if you have a CkSocket object, it references an internal ClsSocket implementation object. The CkSocket::CloneSocket method can be called to return a new instance of CkSocket that references the same underlying ClsSocket. Now there are two CkSocket objects referencing the same underlying ClsSocket. The underlying ClsSocket is automatically deleted when the last CkSocket referencing it is deleted.
The JSON, XML, ASN, and MIME Chilkat objects are similar in the following way: Each Cls object is in turn a reference to a single node within an underlying tree-like document (i.e. the document has a root node, which has N children, each of which can have N children, and so on.) As long as a single Cls object exists that references some node in the tree, the entire tree is kept in memory. The XML and JSON API's provide a method to get back to the root node from any node in the tree (JsonObject.GetDocRoot, and Xml.GetRoot).
Therefore, you can (and should) delete the jsonCurser. Assuming it's the only reference to it's underlying Cls object, the Cls object is deleted. If that Cls object was the last reference to the underlying JSON document, then the entire JSON document is deallocated. (In your case, it is not because the jsonParams object has a reference to it's Cls object, which in turn holds a reference to the same JSON document.)


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The Internet is a powerful tool that allows more and more people to change their lives and start their own business with minimum investment. Anyone can start a website and make money online. You can sell products or services, promote other people's products, or advertise your offline business to an online audience. Here are a few tips to help you make the transition from Internet marketing newbie to expert:
Familiarize Yourself with SEO and Internet Marketing
Before starting your own website, familiarize yourself with SEO and online marketing. Learn the most commonly used SEO terms such as social bookmarking, link building, anchor text, inbound links, long tail keywords, meta description, page rank, and conversion forms. Even if you hire a SEO company, you still need to learn these terms.
Do Proper Research
Use the Internet to find information about the latest Internet marketing trends and strategies. There are hundreds of forums and websites offering tips on how to start an online business and promote your products. Internet marketing is an ongoing process. No matter how good you are, you'll always have something new to learn.
Take an Internet Marketing Course
Consider taking an Internet marketing course. This will help you understand the Internet marketing landscape and improve your skills. In general, these courses take place online and include training videos, web based tutorials, books, guides, software, online exams, and case studies from industry leaders. You will learn new things about search engine optimization, copywriting, pay per click, social media and viral marketing, conversion optimization, and web analytics.
Define Your Goals
Now that you're ready to start an online business, define your goals. What exactly do you want to achieve? Are you interested in getting more website traffic? Would you like to increase your customer base? Are you looking for ways to promote your offline business on the Internet? Set clear and realistic objectives. As soon as you define goals, create a business plan.
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Use social media to your advantage. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networks can help you build your list and drive traffic to your website. Business owners who invested early in social media claim returns as high as 20 to 1. If you want to become an Internet marketing expert, take full advantage of what social media has to offer. Identify the best ways to use social networks to expand, promote and represent your brand on the Internet.
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Once-jobless group proves life after layoff can be sweet
-- As the unemployment rate spikes, the economy tumbles into possibly its worst recession in decades and hundreds of thousands of people lose their jobs, some of those displaced workers might find inspiration in a group of managers laid off 16 years ago in the prime of their careers.
In 1992 the Louis Rich turkey-processing plant in Visalia, Calif., was the largest employer in agricultural Tulare County in San Joaquin Valley. Just two-and-a-half years earlier $100 million had been invested in building the plant. So it came as quite a surprise when then-owner Philip Morris shuttered the business, laid off 1,450 workers and retrofitted the plant into a highly automated Kraft Parmesan cheese plant that employs about 80.
The Visalia plant closing could not have come at a worse time, in the middle of the peak layoff years of 1991-93 when 1.7 million U.S. jobs were lost. Fast forward 16 years. This slump may prove worse. Friday, the Labor Department said 240,000 jobs were lost in October and 1.2 million so far in 2008. More bad news is on the way. A Watson Wyatt survey released last month said that a quarter of U.S. employers expect layoffs in the next year. The unemployment rate hit a 14-year high 6.5% in October, and experts say it's heading toward the 7.8% peak in 1992 — maybe the 9.7% rate of 1982.
While devastating at the time, the turkey plant closing "was a good thing that happened," says Pablo Martinez, 55, and now the owner of two busy Mexican restaurants that employ 24. An immigrant from Mexico, Martinez had worked his way up by 1992 to a $40,000-a-year ($61,000 in today's dollars) job as supervisor of the boning department. He is one of 15 former plant managers USA TODAY has been tracking, publishing stories about their plight in 1996 and 2001, other times of economic distress and mounting layoffs. This third look at their progress provides potential encouragement for the hundreds of thousands of Americans now getting pink slips.
The economy has turned down again, but the lives of the former plant managers in Visalia indicate, anecdotally, that those who lose jobs in recessions can land on their feet, and even thrive. They say being jobless can steel and motivate people to work long and hard hours, teach them to be self-reliant and to distrust safety nets, and to spur them into fields they are passionate about. The result, at least in this instance, is success and contentment, financially and otherwise.
2 stories come to untimely ends
Two of the 15 managers have died. First was Dan Bonnett, who soon after the layoff landed a job as manager of Price/Costco meats, doubling what he made at Louis Rich to more than $90,000 ($137,000 today) a year. In 1996 he told USA TODAY he was the most fortunate among his colleagues. He died of heart failure in 1998 at age 49.
Production manager Mike Neff had diabetes and said the stress of the layoff made it worse by raising his blood pressure. By 1996 he was nearly blind, but he had started a business in ostrich, emu and rhea slaughtering, which turned unsuccessful.
When last interviewed in early 2001, Neff was awaiting a kidney and pancreas transplant while completing his master's degree in animal science at California Polytechnic State University. He was applying to law schools and said he planned to represent food companies before the Food and Drug Administration. He died shortly before Sept. 11, 2001, in a San Luis Obispo hospital at age 36.
"Layoffs … are always going to happen," he said in 2001. "You can move on or sit and wallow."
The other 13 managers are now mostly in their late 40s to early 60s. They worry, like many others of their generation, about the affordability of retirement. Overall, they agree that losing their jobs was gut wrenching, but a blessing.
"I'm not going to say it wasn't a painful transition," says then-materials manager Steve Koch, now 49, who complained so much after he bought a Baskin-Robbins franchise that his wife enrolled him in law school. He always wanted to attend, but it was Karen who got fed up, filled out the paperwork, and told him to "either go or be quiet."
His income has since reached personal highs, and he says he's still only beginning to build his practice. As it happens, he specializes in creditor's rights, bankruptcy law and debt collection. "You look back, and it's been worth it," says Koch, whose only regret was delaying his return to school.
A boy's dream fulfilled
Sam Logan, now 63, was the plant's industrial engineering manager. He has fulfilled his dream of becoming a stockbroker and is now a Merrill Lynch assistant vice president with three assistants.
Logan says his career before the layoff required his family to relocate to a new city every four to six years. He's been a fixture in Visalia since 1989 where he served on the planning commission and ran a losing bid in an eight-way race for the Visalia city council in 2005. He took a 60% pay cut to become a stockbroker, and it took four years of long hours to regain his $60,000 ($91,000 today) salary of 1992. Stress is a part of any job. The recent massive volatility in the stock market is unnerving, but so was turning 23,000 live birds a day into hot dogs and sandwich meat, Logan says.
Logan had two children in college when he lost his job. His son, Sam, now 38, is "pretty much a genius" and was attending Stanford when he was overtaken by schizophrenia. His parents say they feel rewarded when he smiles. Daughter Jennifer Ann, 35, has a Ph.D. in music and a black belt in martial arts. She breaks boards with her hands.
Project manager Mike Wilson, now 63, went into business restoring Jaguars and other collectible cars. The business has grown to 10 employees, who work on restorations that can cost $125,000 each. Wilson's cars have an international reputation for winning first in class at car shows. He says business is steady through economic downturns because the movers and shakers have more time to play with their cars. He says he would expand if he could find enough qualified workers.
People mistakenly believe that there is more security in a corporate job, Wilson says. While entrepreneurs need to please 95% of their customers to be successful, all it takes to lose a corporate job is to make your boss unhappy, he says.
'No regrets at all'
Special projects manager Randy Claussen, now 56, went into computer sales and repairs. He says he was successful from the start. When profit margins in the original business dried up, his company also became an Internet service provider.
Engineering manager Ron Davis, now 74, owned a coin-operated laundry until 1998. A few years after his first wife, Arlene, died, he married her longtime friend Barbara and moved to Dallas where he says he is happily retired. He is active in his church and volunteers with Meals on Wheels and recently traveled to El Salvador and China. "No regrets at all, life is good," Davis says.
Meanwhile, Martinez says that in the first months after opening his first restaurant he often operated on three or four hours of sleep a night trying to keep his business alive. While he still puts in long days, success has afforded him international vacations and time to play goalie on a co-ed soccer team with his 34-year-old daughter.
His El Rosal restaurant has been regularly voted by readers of the Visalia Times-Delta (which is owned by Gannett, publisher of USA TODAY) to have the city's best Mexican cuisine. The first location was successful enough that in 1996 Martinez opened a second restaurant 4 miles away. Sales have slid 7% over the last two months as economic worries cause people to eat out less, Martinez says.
An entrepreneurial spirit
The Louis Rich plant manager in 1992 was Dexter Bennett, now 62. He had gastric-bypass surgery a year ago and the 6-foot-4 Bennett has seen his weight fall from 375 pounds to 222. He had job offers from other plants after the layoff, but he didn't want to move his family again. He opened a nuts and bolts business in Fresno called Frontier Fasteners with his wife, Karen. They did well, soon surpassing the $125,000 ($190,000 today) a year he made running the plant.
But the 45-mile commute each way, seven days a week, to Fresno from Visalia proved to be a hardship, and he says he "nitpicked" Karen to the verge of a divorce. He does not recommend mixing marriage with business, and they sold out at a nice profit and are still together.
Dexter retired for a time before taking a job as a $55,000-a-year inspector for the Tulare County weights and measures, primarily to get health insurance until he is 65.
A lot of lives turned fruitful after the plant closing. Why? Car-restorer Wilson says Bennett can take some credit because he hired people who had an entrepreneurial spirit. While that sometimes created a "dysfunctional family" atmosphere at the plant, it helps explain why everyone landed on their feet and thrived, Wilson says. "We took a chance on people with a lot of energy," Bennett says.
Another lesson from these former managers is that wives can be a critical safety net. When their husbands lost jobs, many jump-started careers that have since turned successful. Stockbroker Logan's wife, Marie, was a substitute teacher in 1992. She began teaching full time, earned a master's degree in special education, and is now a Tulare County preschool resource specialist.
Martinez says his restaurant never would have succeeded at the beginning without the help of his wife, Maria, who worked 12-hour days before going home to take care of the family while Pablo stayed for another four hours or more. Those were not happy times, Pablo says, but daughter Marsela has grown up and runs the new restaurant with Maria.
Before Karen Koch nudged her husband into law school, she had become a full-time dental assistant to make ends meet. She now teaches microbiology of periodontal disease at San Joaquin Valley College.
It's turned into a remarkably uplifting story, Bennett says, and he's proud of his wife, Karen, who became a deputy sheriff at 59, passing a physical test that included push-ups and a 1.5-mile run.
"Right now she's guarding a prisoner at a hospital here in town," Bennett says.
Contributing: Tom Ankner


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The first downloadable expansion for Dead Rising 3, dubbed "Operation Eagle," will arrive on December 24, Capcom Vancouver announced.
The add-on, which includes a new mission, five new weapons, one new combo weapon, one new vehicle, one new outfit, and additional Gamerscore, puts players in role of Spec Ops Commander Adam Kane, tasked with capturing the missing President of the United States.
Experience points earned in the Operation Eagle expansion will carry back to the main campaign, Capcom said.
Operation Eagle is included with the $30 Dead Rising 3 season pass. Otherwise, you can purchase it for $10.
If you have an Xbox One, but have yet to play Dead Rising 3, a 20-minute timed demo launched on the Xbox One marketplace yesterday.
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Volume 9, Issue 1 (1991) Yale Law & Policy Review
Restrictions on Nursing Care for Children: A Policy That Saves No Dollars and Makes No Sense
Mary T. Giliberti and Carroll L. Lucht
Unlocking the Hospital Doors: Medical Staff Membership and Physicians Who Serve the Poor
Sara Rosenbaum and Marilynn Sager
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"…all violence is ugly, but when an abuser attacks a loved one, it is reprehensible. "
"You should also consider a pre-paid phone for the bag. Your regular phone could be taken by the abuser, or even used to track you…"
Never ignore your injuries out of embarrasment. Seek medical help as soon as possible.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience violence from their partners in their lifetimes. ( The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2010)
Learning how to identify a potential abuser and teaching our children what to look for are, perhaps, the best preventative measures for protecting against domestic violence before it's too late.
The abuser doesn't care about the impact on the victim. They don't have any sense of remorse for their negative and abusive actions.
"Please help my mommy!" screamed a little girl of about four. She was standing inside the front door of a large home, and I was standing outside. I was a police officer and had responded to a reported disturbance.
Panicked, the girl was not able to unlock the door. Hearing screaming and the sickening thud of someone being hit, my backup officer and I forced entry into the home. Following the screaming upstairs, we found a man straddling his wife on the bed. He was so intent on repeatedly punching her, he never saw us before we grabbed him.
Domestic violence is an ugly thing. Perhaps all violence is ugly, but when an abuser attacks a loved one it is reprehensible. Unfortunately, domestic violence is far more common than most people would believe. If you are being abused in a relationship, you are in grave danger. While not every case of domestic violence leads to murder, far too many do. According to recent FBI statistics, about one-third of female murder victims were killed by an intimate partner.
Breaking away from the abuser is often the best course of action for the long-term health of the victim and children. However, the time when the victim leaves the abuser can be the most dangerous period of the relationship. If you are caught in an abusive relationship, there are things you can do to increase your safety. There are also things you should avoid doing. Here are a few suggestions of each.
10 Things You Should Do
1.) Commit To Surviving.
You must commit yourself to surviving the violence that is in your life. Acknowledge that you deserve to live a good life and you are worth the efforts to improve your circumstances.
If you have children, commit yourself to their well-being. Children who witness violence in the home are more likely to commit or be victims of it when they enter a relationship. Also, consider that the abusive partner may also be physically or sexually abusing your children when you are not present. Be prepared to make hard decisions to survive the violent relationship and thrive in the future.
2.) Seek Help.
There is a wide range of resources available to victims of abuse. Most areas have a local shelter that can offer help and advice without the requirement that you stay with them. Assistance agencies can be found through an internet search or by dialing the 2-1-1 referral line.
3.) Develop An Escape Plan.
When you attempt to leave a violent relationship, the abuser will see that they are losing control and may become extremely violent. It is important you have a plan for how to leave to minimize the danger to you. Decide when would be best to leave, and what you will do when you go. Plan on where you will live and make the arrangements ahead of time.
4.) Prepare An Escape Bag.
Having essential things already packed and ready to go can make a separation safer and easier. Keep the bag at a safe location, such as with a close friend or at a family member's home. You could also rent a small locker at a local gym or storage facility. The escape bag should contain the essential things you will need, including important documents, cash, a change of clothing and a list of phone numbers to family and local resources. You should also consider obtaining a pre-paid phone for the bag. Your regular phone could be taken by the abuser, or even used to track you in extreme circumstances.
5.) Open A Separate Bank
Account. Opening an account in your name will allow you to establish a banking relationship and start saving money covertly. The account should be opened at a different bank from where you and your abuser already do business.
6.) Talk To Your Children.
Do talk to your children and reassure them, but do not tell them of any plans you have made. A child may accidentally let some piece of information slip that will put you and them in danger from the abuser. If the child is old enough, develop a "safe word" that can be used in an emergency. You may tell the child that when you use the specially selected word, they are to leave the house (or not come home if you are talking to them on the phone) and call 911.
7.) Consider A Protective Order.
Protective orders are judicial orders issued to restrain an abusive party from contacting the victim. Different states may call the orders different things. "Injunction for protection" and "temporary protection order" are two common terms. The orders can instruct an abuser to not contact the victim and the victim's family. Orders may also evict the abuser from the residence and award custody of any children to the victim.
8.) Obtain Self-Defense
Training. Everyone is entitled to defend themselves. Many times an abuser is able to intimidate a victim through size and strength. A victim who learns self-defense techniques can turn the tables on the abuser. Self-defense includes a broad range of options that includes weapons such as pepper spray, stun guns and firearms. Good training will teach the student a variety of options, as well as when each is appropriate.
If you decide to get a concealed weapons permit, the process can take several months. Some states, however, have provisions for people to accelerate the process or obtain a temporary permit. Colorado, for example, allows a sheriff to issue a 90-day emergency permit to anyone that is believed to be in immediate danger. Kentucky recently enacted a law that allows a domestic violence victim who is given a protection order to obtain an emergency concealed weapons permit from the state police.
9.) Be Alert To Your Surroundings.
If you are still living with the abuser, know the rooms you want to avoid if attacked, such as small rooms with no avenue for escape. If you have separated from the abuser, pay attention to your surroundings. Abusers are frequently known to stalk victims.
10.) Obtain Good Locks.
Once you separate from the abuser, make sure you have good locks and a security system in your new home. Surveillance systems are relatively inexpensive, and they can record any violations of a protection order the abuser may commit.
10 Things You Should NOT Do
1.) Don't Blame Yourself.
Abuse victims will often believe they are at fault for the violent behavior of their partner. The only person responsible for the violence is the abuser.
2.) Don't Think You Are Alone.
Abusers take steps to isolate their victims. Many abusers will force a partner to move away from family, stop seeing friends and even quit their job in an effort to maintain control over them. Seek assistance from a local agency and you may be shocked at how many people are willing to help.
3.) Don't Ignore Your Intuition.
Every abuse situation is different, and it is impossible for anyone on the outside to give you 100-percent correct advice on what to do. You have to trust your instincts and follow the best course as you believe it to be.
4.) Don't Lie To Police.
There may be times when it might seem like a good idea to lie to officers about what happened. However, the consequences of lying can range from a loss of credibility in a future incident to arrest for obstructing an investigation.
5.) Don't Lie To Your Family.
Your family will often recognize that something is not right in your relationship. Instead of shutting them out, you should rely on them for support.
6.) Don't Accept Abuse As Religiously Approved.
Abuse is not love. Some abusers play with words in religious texts to support their position, but no faith condones the abuse of a partner or family member.
7.) Don't Believe You Are Beyond Help.
Do not think that you are unable to escape the violence. There are many people willing to assist you if you ask for help when in need.
8.) Don't Decline Medical Assistance.
Declining medical assistance from a sense of embarrassment or concerns about costs is understandable, but it could be a fatal error. Certain forms of abuse, such as strangulation (commonly called choking), can cause permanent damage or death if not promptly treated.
9.) Don't Go Back.
Abusers can be charmers. After an incidence of violence, an abuser can act nice and caring, seemingly the person you originally fell in love with. However, abusers don't change overnight, and most never change at all. Be very skeptical of any sudden positive changes in the abuser.
10.) Don't Give Up.
No matter how bleak the situation appears, things can improve. Getting out of a violent relationship will take a lot of work, and it is not without risk. However, enjoying a fulfilling, peaceful life is worth the effort.
Resources to Get Help and Stay Safe
Common Ground Sanctuary
Common Ground Sanctuary provides resources for individuals and families in crisis 24 hours a day through the organization's hotline. Operating for more than 40 years, the organization claims to help more than 70,000 persons in crisis situations every year through its services. (http://www.commongroundhelps.org, 800-231-1127)
Domestic Abuse Helpline For Men & Women
The Domestic Abuse Helpline For Men & Women (DAHMW) is a 24-hour crisis and information hotline for domestic abuse. Founded in 2000, the DAHMW is unique in that it specializes in providing resources for men who are abused by their female partners. Aside from this specialization, all are welcome to call the hotline. (http://www.dahmw.org, 888-743-5754)
Haven offers help for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault based out of Oakland County, Michigan. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, residential program, counseling and support groups, court advocacy, and assistance with filing personal protection orders. (http://www.haven-oakland.org, 877-922-1274)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has been providing aid for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse for the last 17 years. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Hotline's staff provides confidential support to victims in the form of crisis intervention and contacts to more than 5,000 community agencies and resources nationwide. (http://www.thehotline.org; 800-799-7233)
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is the largest victims' services agency in the United States with a mission to to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Since 1978, Safe Horizon has touched the lives of more than 250,000 children, adults, and families affected by crime and abuse throughout New York City each year, offering assistance to victims through shelters, in-person counseling, legal services, and more. Its programs also partner with governmental and other community agencies to offer additional assistance, including finding resources for those living outside New York City. (http://www.safehorizon.org, 800-621-4673)
This article was originally published in the SURVIVOR'S EDGE TM Fall 2014 issue. Subscription is available in print and digital editions here.
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