text:
Staten Island NY – Offering A Vacation Of A Lifetime
Traveling can be extremely exciting, especially when the entire family is involved. Family vacations are the most exciting, because these special times allow everyone to become reacquainted. If you are planning a trip this summer, you should definitely consider Staten Island, New York. New York City consists of five boroughs,
With Staten Island being one of them. The borough is more populous than the other four boroughs, consisting of mostly residential communities. Located near New Jersey's Newark International Airport, it is the perfect location for airline workers and their families. C&D Staten Island Roofing
Jacques Marchias Museum of Tibetan Art
While you are visiting Staten Island, be sure to spare a little time for educating your family on the Tibetan monk. This facility is situated in the center of the Lighthouse Hill community. A very stunning area and the perfect place for a leisure walk. The museum holds some very valuable pieces of ancient art.
Greenbelt Nature Center
Another great facility that will offer tons of educational benefits is the Greenbelt Nature Center. The Greenbelt trails are the perfect getaway for any single or family. The Willowbrook's White Trail provides scenery like no other and is the perfect place to stretch your legs. Most of the Greenbelt trails are flat and perfect for avid runners and walkers. If you are lucky, you will be visiting Staten Island, when a trail race is taking place. The event will provide plenty of exercise for every member of your family, plus it will give everyone in your group an opportunity to experience nature in a personal manner.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center
The Snug Harbor Cultural Center is a hidden gem and houses a large collection of Greek-styled buildings that replicate temples. The Staten Island Botanic Garden is also located in the vicinity and features one of the most exquisite Chinese Scholar's Gardens. Developed by Chinese scholars, the garden is absolutely breathtaking and everyone should get to see it at least once in their lifetime. If you do get the opportunity to visit the cultural center, be sure to check out the art museum, within its confines.
Staten Island Yankees
If you are a baseball fan, be sure to grab a couple of tickets to the Staten Island Yankees game. Tickets are very affordable and there are discount opportunities for groups. Maybe you can get lucky and catch a foul ball. One of the players will happily sign the ball, so you can show it off to all of your friends. Who knows, the player may turn up in the big leagues one day.
Fill Out The Form Below and receive a coupon good for a FREE Estimate on your next project..
We promise to NOT share your info with anyone.


text:
The BTCXIndia.com website and BTCXIndia are part of S Capital Solutions India Pvt. LTD. At BTCXIndia we consider that the privacy and security of personal and financial information/details of our customers as our highest concern. We have designed and implemented policies and procedures to protect our customer information. The following document is our privacy policy. By using BTCXIndia.com, you are accepting our privacy policy.
- We may collect details from our customers such as name, date of birth, address, phone number and other identity information issued by Government of India for identification purposes. This information is required to provide hassle free and accurate services to our customers. The information collected is used to provide specific product offerings, maintain and administer crypto currency trading services and provide information about our future offerings to our customers.
- Pertaining BTCXIndia.com, we may collect specific information such as e-mail addresses, page request information and transaction activity on the website. The information such as the IP addresses, browser information, operating system and other MIME information will also be collected. This information may be used to identify the ISPs and geographical information which in turn are used to better serve our customers.
Your personal information may be used to for the following:
To verify the identity and the authenticity of the customer information (KYC compliance)
To facilitate transactions
To provide customized services
To authenticate and provide customer support
To develop new products and refine existing services
To contact you whenever needed
To perform quick checks while transactions are being performed
To verify citizenship
To comply with the regulatory bodies and the government organizations for verification and investigation
To comply with fraud detection
To prevent phishing and other social engineering activities
To train our staff to provide better service
- BTCXIndia exercises care while sending mails to you. In case of any mail other than business mails referring to BTCXIndia or BTCXIndia.com seems to be suspicious then you should immediately contact BTCXIndia Support and verify the credibility of the mail.
- BTCXIndia.com may contain links to third party websites and other resources which may have their own privacy policy. BTCXIndia holds no responsibility for the data entered into third party links and urges you to go through the respective privacy policies.
- BTCXIndia may contact you regarding promotions, service/product launches, feedback and surveys. If the you wish to opt out of the above said activities, you may write to firstname.lastname@example.com or call our Customer Support using your registered phone number.
-BTCXIndia gives high priority to customer information and all measures are taken care to safeguard the information by taking appropriate measures to avoid unauthorized access, tampering or destruction. The measures may include encryption of highest standard, physical access restriction among others. In spite of taking stringent measures, transactions over internet are vulnerable for attacks. This may be noted and you are urged to take necessary precautions at your end while performing transactions.
BTCXIndia.com uses cookies in the web browsers to store relevant information. The cookies are used to better understand how our customers interact with our websites and services and to improve our websites and services overall. The functionality of our website is highly dependent on the cookies that we use. The cookie remains on the computer after browser is closed and may be used by the browser on subsequent visits to our websites.
Note: If you do not wish to have cookies placed on your computer, please set your browser to refuse cookies before visiting our websites and using our services. This may however hamper the functionality of BTCXIndia.com on your computer.
BTCXIndia may make changes to this privacy policy from time to time to ensure compliance and other factors. Please check this page from time to time for any changes.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
National Industry Recognition Marks Yet Another Chapter for LLJ
If you haven't already heard the good news, we are proud to announce that LoveLocalJobs.com has won this year's Highly Commended at the 2016 Recruiter Awards for Excellence for the Best Job/Careers Board in the UK!
The decision for the 2016 Recruiter Awards for Excellence is judged by industry, professional and financial experts and for the second consecutive year we made the shortlist. LoveLocalJobs.com has a collection of regional job boards committed to providing an accessible and cost effective solution to businesses and organisations of all sizes in the South-East.
Our team of industry experts have been working their socks off this year which has all paid off! Since LoveLocalJobs.com was founded in 2010, we have supported communities with access to jobs, skills, training and careers information they need to be successful. We ended 2015 on a high with a fresh new website, and brand new features, offers and initiatives to help job seekers from all walks of life progress in their careers. We also entered 2016 with more business Partners and jobseeker engagement than ever before. Some of the biggest and brightest companies have contributed to each and every jobs board, and without support from local communities we wouldn't be expanding at such a rapid pace today!
We're over the moon
One of our biggest achievements last year, that really brought an exciting dimension to our services, was the roll out of our Be the Change programme in partnership with HumanUtopia. As 2016 has progressed, this program has brought real rewards on a weekly basis, not just for our team but for young people across the South East. We now work alongside universities, dozens of schools, several colleges and a long list of local businesses to make young aspirations a reality. This big push in 2015 culminated in us being shortlisted at the National Recruiter Awards for our commitment to young people, alongside recognition for our services by other European, national and regional awards.
All this brings us back to the here and now, and what our latest award means to us as a business after five and a half years. We call our collection of job boards 'The Family' because they are exactly that: all teams work together to better the career prospects for our ever-widening groups of users. After several years in the industry we know that at every award ceremony we're up against stiff competition so to win this prestigious award is very exciting but also humbling. We always strive to be more than just a jobs board provider and are always thinking of extra ways to be innovative in the industry, from our Be the Change mentor program to our Employability Zone with its array of career guidance platforms.
LoveLocalJobs.com was a runner up in the Best Job/Careers Board in the UK category last year, and now we have made our mark by being awarded Highly Commended - it just shows you what can happen in a year!
Gary Peters, Chief Executive said: "I am over the moon for my team! We have worked so hard and are extremely proud of our growth and success since 2010. We have another exciting year ahead of us with the launch of our Be the Change programme in partnership with HumanUtopia and more concentrated efforts to ensure local employers are much better connected with the local job market and the future workforce generation."
Busy as ever!
The LoveLocalJobs.com team do not rest on their laurels! Our ideas, assistance, hard work and aspirations will continue to drive us forward throughout 2016 and beyond. Don't forget to follow the latest goings-on to find out about the latest job listings, events, community news and new jobs boards opening up across the South East. For more information about our services and how we can help your career or business, please contact us on 01273 651100 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Lakshmi RandallPrincipal Product Marketing ManagerDenodo
The ability to translate data into dollars is rapidly becoming a reflection of an organization's ability to compete. This article discusses how organizations can begin the process of monetizing data. It provides an example of how one company monetized its data to create a competitive advantage.
Chris KocherFounder and Managing PartnerGrey Heron
Google recently announced Google Home, its new smart home speaker and intelligent voice-recognition platform — and long-awaited substantive response to Amazon's offerings. Welcome to the platform wars! In this article, read how virtual assistant platforms impact developers, consumers and innovation.
Dipti ParmarDigital PR Strategist & Account ManagerPreceptist
As customers become better informed about brands, through the internet and social media, marketing technology continues to evolve, changing the way individuals and businesses collaborate and communicate. This article discusses trends on the horizon and three ways marketing automation keeps pace with them.
Shreesha RamdasCEOStrikedeck
Is customer success simply an expansion on the post-sale revenue model? This article discusses the role of CS, why any company that wants to grow should implement customer success practices and describes the job of a CS manager.
Justin LeClairCo-founder and Co-CEOApp Partner
The mobile applications marketplace is fiercely competitive. The best apps must stand out in meaningful ways to succeed. Every mobile app needs specific criteria to achieve this. Here are four best practices to implement for a business's mobile app to thrive.
About Gemalto Sentinel Software Monetization
Gemalto, through its acquisition of SafeNet, is the market-leading provider of software licensing and entitlement management solutions for on-premises, embedded and cloud-based software vendors. Gemalto Sentinel is the most trusted brand in the software industry for secure, flexible and future-proof software monetization solutions.
The Pulse is the newsletter of SandHill.com,
the online business strategy
destination for the software, cloud, Internet of Things, Big Data and mobile ecosystem. To
subscribe, click here.
Publisher: M.R. Rangaswami
Managing Editor: Kathleen Goolsby
Editor: Di Freeze
SandHill.com is
published by Sand Hill Group, which provides investment and
management advice to emerging leaders in the $600 billion enterprise software,
services, and solutions market.


text:
The Last Guardian's Hero is a Child Covered in Tattoos
The young boy that you play as in the upcoming game The Last Guardian has lots of body art.
The much anticipated video game for Play Station 4 (PS4), The Last Guardian, features a main character who is both very young and covered from head to toe in tattoos. Aside from the already mounting controversy surrounding the action adventure and puzzle game's much delayed release, it also ventures into the realm of taboo (though few critics have taken note of this yet) through featuring this heavily inked child as its protagonist, making it even more interesting.
The cover art for The Last Guardian. #childtattoos #PS4 #taboo #TheLastGuardian #videogames
From the footage of the game that's been released so far, we can say without a doubt that it is one of the most beautiful ones to ever grace the PS4. The level design is not only spectacular in appearance, but it is also amazingly interactive, as the game forces you to investigate and manipulate your surroundings in order to progress. You work alongside your awesome griffin-like pet, Trico, in order to solve puzzles and overcome various obstacles. The coolest part is hands down the cinematic moments that you trigger, in which the great beast does things like let you ride on its back or grab you out of midair to save your tattooed avatar from certain death. The experience of watching or playing the game is exhilarating as well as breathtaking in all its gorgeousness.
A photo from The Last Guardian's gameplay. #childtattoos #PS4 #taboo #TheLastGuardian #videogames
We here at Tattoodo are particularly interested in how the game will be received once the final product hits the market, particularly in how players and parents will respond to the pint-sized protagonist's tattoos. Given that society is so against youngsters getting body art, we expect there to be at least some amount of outcry about his bodily markings. Other than a few Reddit threads, however, we have yet to see significant commentary on the fact that he has body art at all. We are also very interested to learn whether or not the tattoos effect the game's plot as well. We have a feeling that they have something to do with his connection to Trico and the other mystical elements of the game we've seen so far. Here's to hoping they play a major role in the later levels of The Last Guardian.
An image of the tattooed child protagonist from the upcoming game for PS4 — The Last Guardian. #childtattoos #PS4 #taboo #TheLastGuardian #videogames
We hope you liked learning about this exciting new video game and its heavily tattooed hero. If you want to see some of the amazing gameplay from the opening level, make sure to check out video of the demo below. It looks absolutely mind-blowing, especially since the protagonist has oodles of tattoos, even though he is very much a child (which makes it awkward to say this in the first place). Also, the game is slated to be released on Dec. 6th, right in time for Christmas, so if you play on PS4, consider preordering a copy or just getting it when it comes out.


text:
A lifestyle, a commitment, a dream…
In everything we do at Spring Hills Senior Communities, we encourage health, wellness and peace of mind for total well-being. Signature Touches – an expansive project resulting from several years of thoughtful research and planning – represents our commitment to making healthy living the foundation of every aspect of life. Our Signature Touches are services dedicated to caring for our residents. By focusing on specific needs and desires, it allows us to design community services that enhance quality of life, respect time-honored passions, and engage residents in new experiences. Associates from every department recognize the uniqueness of our residents, and each has a role to play. Residents continue to experience life at Spring Hills Senior Communities.
What's Best for You
Our Community Relations Counselors and Coordinators work to understand the needs and desires of people with Alzheimer's and Dementia in the external community. They provide resources for services that are needed while at home, to help ensure that home continues to be a safe and comforting place. Our Counselors guide seniors and their loved ones in understanding the various options available to assist in the discovery of what is best for their current situation. Not ready for assisted living? Our Spring Hills Home Care Services team will start providing you the care and assistance you need, right in your own home!
At Your Service
Knowing that each stage of our resident's journey can be emotionally challenging for them as well as their families, our experienced Resident Concierge will ensure that all our residents are receiving individualized care. They understand our residents' personal preferences from the moment our new residents arrive. To reduce stress, our Resident Concierge's most significant role is to communicate with all parties (associates, families, residents, outside services) to make certain that our residents are experiencing all that Spring Hills has to offer throughout their stay. So if tea is the preferred beverage, our dining staff will know that tidbit. If red lipstick over mauve is the preference, our care staff will be informed. If a resident wants to set a personal goal, our friendly and encouraging Resident Concierge will make sure that associates and families help them achieve it. Have a Question? Feel confident that there is someone to make sure resolutions are prompt through this unique service.
Caring to Exceed Expectations
We do not limit ourselves to assistance with daily living services; that is just where it begins. Our associates understand and know the details of each resident's likes and dislikes, down to how they like to wear their hair, the color socks they prefer, and the lotions they like to use. They learn these preferences upon move-in, and observe changes throughout their stay. Having qualified LPNs and RNs oversee the clinical needs of our residents allows us to further enhance their health and wellness. By understanding the benefits gained by recommending additional services such as chiropractic, massage therapy, podiatry, or even our Signature Fitness Classes, value can be added to our residents' daily lives. For example, we know a simple art class can strengthen dexterity, improve ability to focus, soothe anxiety, or fight depression. Our Resident Care team excels with this whole person, wellness approach.
Fresh and Clean
Cleaning our apartments to our residents' liking is our goal. By knowing our residents so well, our housekeepers appreciate their precious family mementos, as well as their habits. Paying attention to it all, and frequency of cleaning, ensures our residents are happy with our service.
- Signature Dining: View some of the dietary options we offer. Learn more about our chef inspired cuisine.
- Signature Programs: We have featured programs each month for every type of Spring Hills resident. Learn more about our activities and programs.
- Signature Trends: Discover how we utilize the latest in memory care technology to provide your loved one with 24/7 care while helping them maintain their independence. Learn more about our innovative care technology.
- PAW Program: See how animal companionship is used at Spring Hills Senior Communities. Learn more about PAW program.
Our Signature Touches
- Exercise Physiology 1:1 sessions
- Group Exercise classes
- Private Duty Home Care Services
- Private Duty Nursing Services
- Care Management Services
- Nutritional Management Programs
- Medication Management Programs
- Medical Wellness Assessments by licensed nurses
- Transitional Risk Management Programs
- Social Day Programs with Assisted Living Partners
- Signature Wellness Exercise Program
- Signature Dining To Go
- Senior Living Partners
- Best Placement Services
- TeleHealth Remote Monitoring
- Life Skills Management Program
See why people recommend Spring Hills, if you have any questions, please contact us.


text:
Will America Always Make Cars?
I think Will is being a little unfair to Michael Arrington.
Why did Toyota, et al locate so many factories here in the United States if it is so inefficient to do so? I think Arrington is committing one of the most common fallacies about outsourcing. Labor quality matters. The reason Americans and Germans, etc. get paid so much to assemble car parts into cars is that they're really, really good at it. Lower-quality workers probably cannot make the same car at the same quality in the same number of worker hours. It can be cheaper to pay more per hour for more and better hourly work. Also, I imagine cars are a lot more expensive than laptops to ship to across oceans. I'm all for milking the most out of Ricardo, but it's important to recognize that, when they are unsubsidized, exceptionally high wages tend to indicate exceptionally high productivity.
I think Will is making an important and valuable point. But when Arrington writes
Does this mean our cars will be built in China? Yeah, it does. There's no avoiding that. U.S. workers are just paid too much to build cars any more. Detroit may become the center of the car design world, with highly skilled and highly paid workers designing the iPod of cars, but the parts will be built elsewhere, and assembled elsewhere.
is he arguing that comparative advantage is dead? I don't think so. Rather, I think he was using sloppy shorthand.
Basically, Arrington is making a prospective argument about dynamic specialization. Comparative advantage is not, as Will knows, static. And so efforts to prop up a dying industry to save jobs that are drying up for a whole host of reasons doesn't make a lot of sense, a case that Will has made forcefully and persuasively. The normative force of the calls for an auto industry bailout derive from the voting public's instinctive sympathy with workers threatened with losing their jobs. But the auto industry workforce has shrunk dramatically over the last decade, and it will likely shrink further. Perhaps Arrington shouldn't have said, "Does this mean our cars will be built in China?" He could have just as easily said, "Does this mean our cars will be built by robots?" Either way, I think his basic point is sound.
Right now, it makes sense to manufacture automobiles — or rather to assemble automobiles out of components manufactured domestically and overseas — in the U.S., but that could very well change as shipping costs sharply decline and as Chinese and Brazilian workers get better at assembling car parts. Wages in China and Brazil will increase concomitantly, and so will the advantages conferred by agglomerations in Shanghai and Sao Paulo relative to those conferred by the agglomeration in the Rust Belt. There are a lot of moving pieces!


text:
IOWA: Show support for state parenting bill by Dr. Reese R. Petersen
Excerpt: SSB3154 attempts to create a cohesive and workable co-parenting plan between the parents, rather than condoning and enabling hostility, disparagement, and rebuking of a once best friend and closest ally. If rebutted, it would rely more on objectivity of the evidence and less on subjectivity of the court, subsequently decreasing the blatant judicial overreach seen often in custodial cases, by requiring clear and convincing evidence if one parent opposes joint physical care and not simply basing a major life-altering decision on a preponderance of evidence.
SSB3154 passed Iowa State Senate subcommittee unanimously, is sponsored by Iowa State Senate Judiciary Committee, and for the first time in history will be put to vote on the Iowa State Senate floor.
Please contact our Iowa State Senators and State Representatives via phone, email, or meeting to show your support for SSB3154 to right the wrongs of current Iowa custody code that has oppressed and greatly affected men, women, and children alike for far too long. For more information on contact information, please visit: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/informationOnLegislators/allLegislators


text:
Justice League #1 - $3.99
Writer Scott Snyder | Artists Jim Cheung & Mark Morales | Cover Jim Cheung (DC Comics)
Ever since Scott Snyder hit his stride writing Batman, the comics community knew he was destined to eventually take over DC's flagship superhero team, the Justice League. And now he's doing it in grand style. Both Dark Nights: Metal and Justice League: No Justice have set the stage for this team inspired by the Justice League animated series, who are faced with new threats awakened by the crack in the Source Wall and a group of old foes led by a freshly heel-turned Lex Luthor, the Legion of Doom. Best of all, Marvel mainstay Jim Cheung has come over to the Distinguished Competition to draw the story, so it's pretty much a given that Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman and the rest will be looking better than ever.
Make sure to check out our video on why Justice League: No Justice scratches the same itch as Avengers: Infinity War for DC fans:
Batman #48 - $2.99
Writer Tom King | Artist Mikel Janin (DC Comics)
Writer Tom King and his artistic collaborators have been building an epic superhero romance for the ages between Batman and Catwoman and it's all leading towards the big wedding between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. But not if the Joker has anything to say about it. This issue kicks off Part One of "The Best Man" storyline where Joker has caught wind of the BatCat romance and is dead set on making sure Batman doesn't get to live happily ever. Artist Mikel Janin has made a name for himself drawing elaborate double-page spreads that show characters moving through a scene from one beat to the next, and whether it's a complex action sequence or a tense conversation, they're always a feast for the eyes, so we can't wait to see what he has in store for such a momentous event.
The Unexpected #1 - $2.99
Writer Steve Orlando | Artists Ryan Sook & Cary Nord | Cover Ryan Sook (DC Comics)
DC's New Age of Heroes, a new line of comics focused on fresh characters and concepts, is debuting a series this week called The Unexpected. The lead is a woman named Janet who had a mysterious and dangerous device implanted in her chest to save her life, but this is no Arc Reactor. The "Conflict Engine" runs on violence, so she needs to get into a fight once every 24 hours or she will drop dead. There's also a powerful new villain, a group of weird heroes, and a plot that is both intensely personal and big enough to envelop the multiverse, and it's all told by some of the most unique and flavorful voices working in comics today -- Ryan Sook, Cary Nord, and Steve Orlando.
Keep reading for Hulk, Power Rangers and more!


text:
Moving on after a divorce!
- 8 Months ago
- 755
- 4.0
It's dissolved, you have signed the divorce papers and the door to your marriage has closed. Then why are you still looking at it? Divorce can hit like a storm that you never knew was coming. Maybe you initiated the separation or your ex-husband did. Regardless of whatever the reason was, divorce feels like a dire last step to a cliff into the unknown.
Everyone's divorce story is like chalk and cheese. Maybe you have been married for decades, maybe you have children, maybe you're relieved or your heartbroken, or probably a bit of both. The question is, where do you go from here and how do you start moving towards a new direction?
Learn to like yourself: This may sound a bit cheesy, but many people feel a lot of self-rejection after a divorce. You have to work on getting your confidence back in yourself and your ability to believe in your own worth.
Set small goals: Setting small goals not only boosts your feel good chemicals but also boosts your confidence.
Let go of anger: Note that holding onto anger maintains an emotional connection between you and you're ex, thus slowing down your ability to move on. Hence, make time to relax and de-stress by doing things that you enjoy.
Spend time with people who value and support you: It's very important for you to be around people who are positive and respect your feelings without judging you.
Stick to a routine: A divorce can disrupt your routine, amplifying feelings of sadness, chaos and uncertainty. Get back to a regular routine, this can provide a comforting sense of normalcy.
Cultivate new friendships: If you feel like you have been disconnected with your social network after the divorce, make an effort to meet people.
Plan ahead: Make a list of all the things you're going to do when you get through it. This list can remind you that you still have a future ahead of you. Remember to accept where you are, but know that it is temporary.
Get help: If you're finding it hard to open up to loved ones, consider seeing a counsellor or joining a support group. Don't hesitate!
Live each day: Live your life as an unknown adventure and be curious, excited and learn to embrace the new opportunities that will come your way.
Remember that when you let go, you will find your centre - the real you and you will find peace, tranquillity and acceptance!


text:
A well-loved tradition in the Chastain Park neighborhood, the Live Nativity is a dramatic presentation of the story of Jesus' birth featuring live animals and all the characters from the Christmas Story.
Performances dates:
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th
Performance times: 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sardis UMC, 3725 Powers Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30342
Free and fun for all ages!
Christmas carols will also be sung in the beautiful, historic sanctuary, and refreshments will be served.
Bring the whole family and make this a part of your Christmas tradition.
For more info, call 404-237-6060 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
A Tacoma landmark with panoramic views overlooking downtown and the busy Commencement Bay harbor.
Enjoy dinner, weekend brunch, or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm, inviting and spacious dining room. Join our longtime friends and frequent visitors who have enjoyed many fond memories over the years as our guests.
View our current promotions, events and specials.


text:
Participate in the symposium
The 25th International Symposium on Polar Sciences organized by Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) will be held on May 13-15, 2019 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. This Symposium aims to bring polar scientists together to discuss their research findings and to promote international collaborative research. We cordially invite you to share your knowledge and perspectives on future outlook in Polar research. Detailed information on our symposium is available at symposium website (www.kopri.re.kr/symposium/).
Korea's first icebreaking research vessel, Araon, was launched in 2009 and made her official maiden voyage to the Antarctica in 2010. Since then, she became one of the world's busiest icebreaker, spending 294 days in the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans. With Araon, KOPRI has devoted its passion and commitment to unveil the mysteries of Polar regions.
In commemoration of the scientific dedication over the years and celebrating the 10th anniversary of Araon, the theme of the 25th International Symposium on Polar Sciences will be "Araon's Journey through the Decade: Findings in Ocean, Earth and Paleoclimate science".
The following six sessions are proposed. Detailed information is on symposium website.
Abstract submission deadline is extended until February 28. Please register and submit your abstract at the symposium website.
|Jong Kuk Hong
|Sung-Hyun Park
|Hyoung Sul La
|Young Keun Jin
|Eun Jin Yang
|Sunghan Kim
|Jung-Hyun Kim
|Dr. Hyoung Chul Shin
|Mr. Sunhwi Kim
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com We look forward to your participation.


text:
Outsource Portfolio RSS Feed FAQ
1. What is RSS?
Really Simple Syndication, RSS is an XML based Web-content syndication used to deliver constantly updated headline feeds, blogs, articles, etc., to the readers. Outsource Portfolio RSS feed delivers outsourcing articles, blogs, news, and discussions as we post it in our web site. It is easy way for you to be alerted when content about outsourcing, BPO, Offshoring, etc., appears in our web site.
2. How do I use Outsource Portfolio RSS?
If you are using IE 7.0, Firefox or any other browser that supports RSS you can click the XML icon to get the Outsource Portfolio RSS feed. If you have account with web sites like Google, Yahoo, MSN, Netvibes, AOL, Bloglines, etc, you can use those to subscribe the Outsource Portfolio RSS.
3. Can I use free RSS desktop software for Outsource Portfolio RSS feed?
Yes, you can download a free desk-top Feed Reader for all your RSS needs on your desktop. Once you download the Feed Reader follow the steps below to subscribe to Outsource Portfolio's RSS Feed.
* 1. Install the Feed Reader
* 2. Open the Feed Reader
* 3. Click the 'New' button on the left panel, (see the figure below)
* 4. Type http://outsourceportfolio.com/feed/rss/ in the box on the right pan
* 5. Press the 'Ok' button
4. Where can I find more information about RSS?
For more information about RSS visit wiki.
5. Is Outsource Portfolio RSS is free and how does it work?
YES, Outsource Portfolio RSS feed is completely free and it works like any other RSS feed. Any time a new outsourcing article, outsourcing blog, news, etc, is posted in www. OutsourcePortfolio.com web site you'll see the description on your RSS Reader. If you use a web sites specified above for your RSS feeds then you'll see it on the web site.
6. Can I get email notification about new blogs, news, and articles posted in your site?
You can subscribe to our RSS feed by entering your email address. Our RSS feed is managed by FeedBurner
7. How often do I get email alerts from your site? If new news, blogs, or articles are posted in our site you'll get email notification once per day.
8. How do I unsubscribe from your email list?
When you receive email notification from us, at the bottom of the email you will have instructions to unsubscribe it.
9. What is the difference between subscribing to RSS feed vs receiving RSS feed via email? In the RSS feed you use RSS software or web site to subscribe to our RSS feed and as new content is posted in our web site RSS software will retrieve it automatically. In email notification new content is sent tot you through email.


text:
Other horse and animal experts have also added strong statements in defense of the bill and against horse tripping which can cause severe injuries such as broken necks, injured spines and broken legs to the animals.
(JORDAN VALLEY, OR) – World renowned animal welfare expert and critically acclaimed author Temple Grandin, Ph.D., has issued a stinging statement against horse tripping, an event that is held at the Jordan Valley Rodeo in Oregon. Currently under consideration, Senate Bill 835 would ban tripping horses and roping horses' legs in the course of a rodeo event. Sen. Mark Hass, D-Beaverton, is sponsoring the bill with Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas.
Well-known for her work to improve animal welfare, Dr. Grandin sent an email to Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) stating, "The horse tripping event you describe in your email dated May 20, 2013 is not acceptable. Roping the front legs and causing the horse to fall is abusive. Compared to cattle, horses are more excitable and may be more likely to be injured."
Dr. Grandin's books include Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human. Dr. Grandin presently works as a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University.
Other horse and animal experts have also added strong statements in defense of the bill and against horse tripping which can cause severe injuries such as broken necks, injured spines and broken legs to the animals.
Hillary Clark, Program Director, Hooved Animal Humane Society stated," Horse tripping is NEVER a humane procedure and should not be tolerated in any way by the horse industry. The majority of horse professionals would never allow such a thing to happen to horses in their care. The Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act declares persons convicted in horse tripping to be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first violation, and a Class 4 felony after that. Something that is humane and accepted would not be against the law. Tripping injures many horses, many times fatally. Is this something that the horse industry stands behind? No way, and it never will."
Sandy Johnson, Founder, Arizona Range Riders said, "Horse tripping has no U.S. historical significance and certainly has no place in civilized, family-oriented "rodeo" type events."
F. M. Allen. Founder. Equine Right To Life – " We endorse and support the ban on horse tripping since it is our view that any attempt to suffocate, cripple or maim a horse does not qualify as sportsmanship, horsemanship or sport."
The Standardbred Horse Fan Club, BC, Canada – "As knowledgeable horse people here in Canada, we are outraged and dismayed to see the horrific Horse Tripping 'sport'. Horses are by nature domesticated to be trusting of humans and turning them lose in a pen and choking them with ropes and tripping their delicate long legs with ropes can only bring suffering, pain, injury and death to many of those horses. Since veterinary care for resulting injuries from horse tripping would amount to thousands of dollars (if they are treatable) which most people could not afford to pay for a horse that was used for 'sport' with life-enduring injury(s)."
"Please ban the practice of horse tripping in rodeos. It is inhumane and dangerous and a determinant to horse sports everywhere." Kaylene Johnson. Back Country Horsemen of Alaska
Shannon Morgan. Equestrian and former rancher of 45 years – "Growing up on a large ranch we used horses to herd the animals and NEVER, EVER would have done such a thing. When proponents say, "our animals are treated better than we are", that is a bald faced lie. To trip a horse is to likely lose a horse, and true "cowboys" wouldn't do this unless the animal was in a position to hurt himself more than the tripping. Bottom line is it is NOT a wild west "tradition". It is violent and potentially deadly for the horse. Roping them by the neck then tripping them by lassoing their legs more often than not ends up in some injury, and many, many fatalities occur with this spectacle. Broken necks and legs are fatal, of course. And if the horse is merely lame from tripping, they are no longer of use to the rodeo and are sent to slaughter."
"I personally own a horse who was BRUTALIZED by horse tripping in Nevada in 2005. If my horse were human, he'd be in a mental institution. Horses like him who were lucky enough to survive horse tripping events have such dangerous fear issues of humans that any human who adopts them is in grave danger of being killed because horses are prey animals and they'll do whatever they need to survive. My horse took FOUR YEARS to trust me because I belong to the 'human race.' He also has a broken C3 vertebrae in his neck and the side of his face is scarred from sliding face first in a dead run. Rodeo participants and competitors are NOT the majority of horse people. Far from." – Catherine Revell, Equestrian.
"This needs to be stopped immediately. It is cruel and barbaric. The pain these horses endure is beyond wrong." Joan Burton. Consultant. Horse enthusiast.
Read about ADVOCATE VIOLENTLY ARRESTED FOR FILMING AT OREGON RODEO
Click (HERE) to Comment at the Salem-News
Related Articles
- Temple Grandin talks to Richard Glover about autism and her work with animals (blogs.abc.net.au)
- Lesson from Temple Grandin (pamboyd.wordpress.com)
- Q&A: Temple Grandin on the Autistic Brain (healthland.time.com)
Categories: Horse Health, Horse News


text:
When you are fortunate enough to review a myriad of products from various brands – inevitably you end up with favourites. It says a lot about those products that you actually continue to use and would agree to buy again.
Here are my current favourite products that I use daily (and yes that is a My Little Pony make up bag, isn't it super cute?):
1. Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel, £36
This bronzing make up base is a godsend. Despite the hefty price tag, the quality is well worth the investment. I use it everyday before applying foundation, it provides a natural looking tan and a smooth base.
2. NYX HD Studio Photogenic Concealer in CW04, £6
Great great value for money. This concealer even manages to hide my dark circles, which is the equivalent to an actual panda. Hugh coverage without being too heavy on the skin, has longevity also – after wearing it all day it doesn't crack under your eyes.
3. No7 Lash Impact Ultra Mascara, £13.50
I am such a fusspot when it comes to mascara, I like them to be thick but not clumpy. And extra voluminous. This No7 mascara is an absolute beaut, in its glittery casing it looks the part – and performs just as well. After applying just two coats I have thick long natural looking lashes!
4. No7 Pop & Glow Cream Blush, £10
I usually use powder blushers, so it's a wonder I've been converted to cream blush. In actual fact it's much easier to use, just smooth it on and blend it in to your own preference. Previously I was using a powder blush by Charlotte Tilbury which although I was happy using the product, it was so difficult to get it right. The blush was so highly pigmented that one swish too many and you ended up looking like Pennywise from IT. Not a look I would strongly recommend.
5. No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow Trio, £10
This is possibly the cutest and most useful mini Eyeshadow palette I've ever owned. The colours are neutral yet striking, pigmented enough for a day look. However if you want to transition to a night time, more dramatic look you can layer up the darker brown colour. Love this palette.
6. The Ordinary High Adherence Silicone Primer, £3.90
An absolute steal for £3.90. I've mentioned this primer before, but it's one I've been using religiously the last two months. And when it runs out I will be purchasing again. It provides a smooth base for make up, it isn't greasy and it isn't overly Matte either. The result is natural, fresh looking make up.
7. High Definition Beauty Brow Highlighter, £16.50
The best brow neatener I've ever used. I will legit cry when this finishes. Makes my brows pop without any effort whatsoever. I outline my brows with this, smudge it with a brush and they look amazing. Real HD effect with little effort.
8. L'Oréal Brow Artist Sculpt in 01 Blonde, £5.99
Slightly difficult to get on with at first but I have grown to love this product. The blonde colour is perfect for my eyebrows, and the brush has a clever double side. One part you can use to add colour and definition, the other is an eyebrow brush which you can use to neaten the hairs. AND it lasts forever!


text:
The UK's leading home fragrance brand Air Wick is building on the success of their popular Pure aerosols range to reinvigorate the Automatic Spray category (second biggest category in total Air Care) by launching Air Wick Freshmatic™ Max Pure.
The revolutionary Pure range launched in late 2015; its unique benefit of just fragrance with no wet spray was driven by the insight that the falling mist other aerosols produce was deterring consumers from purchasing a spray. The launch breathed new life in to the Aerosols category, bringing it back into growth (+3% in the year following the launch, with Air Wick the only brand growing in this category).
The brand is taking the Pure technology a step further by making it available in Automatic Sprays. Thanks to a specific formulation with increased fragrance level and less water versus traditional ranges, Air Wick is offering the consumers a new, hassle-free way to fill their homes with continuous fragrance without experiencing wet spray. This will hopefully revive the Automatic Sprays category, which is currently declining (-2% in 2016), in the same way Pure Aerosols turned around the Standard Spray segment.
The top-rotating variants from the Pure Aerosols range are available in the Freshmatic™ format, with vibrant Cherry Blossom and fresh Spring Delight appearing in the Starter Kits (MRRP £11) and zesty Mediterranean Sun joining the two as a single refill (MRRP £5). Kits include a 250ml refill, batteries as well as an upgraded Freshmatic™ Max Gadget. With a sleeker look to enhance Home Decor, gadgets now feature a «twist & lock» mechanism, improving the consumer experience.
Also, thanks to a small hole on the back of the gadget, consumers can hang their Freshmatic™ on the wall to ensure constant freshness in every corner of the room, while picking the fragrance intensity they prefer (3 fragrance settings are available at the top of the gadget).
Marketing Director Becky Verano-Luri comments: "2017 is a very exciting year for Air Wick and the Pure sub-brand. We are delighted with Pure's continued success, which shows the technology is resonating with consumers, and are confident it will translate well into the Automatic Spray category, reinforcing Air Wick's leading position in this format."
The launch of the new Freshmatic™ Max Pure will be strongly supported in stores by high visibility point-of-sale off-shelf displays and promotions. In addition, there will be significant media investment with the brand appearing on TV for 21 weeks of the year; the new look TV advert featuring both Pure aerosols and Freshmatic™ Max Pure will commence its first flight in mid- February.
Hitting stores in January 2017, the Freshmatic™ Max Pure range is available from major multiples including Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Wilko.


text:
I have a strange problem in my office network.
I have a physical server which runs ESXi 4. Every time I reboot a linux virtual machine (Ubuntu Server 12.04.1 LTS) the entire LAN network goes down. From the router web interface in fact I can see the LAN network port (which is connected to a switch) marked as down.
The physical machine is itself connected with the switch. I had the same exact problem with Windows Servers machines but I solved it by disabling IPv6. Disabling it on linux machine does not solve the issue. Note that the ESXi 4 server IPv6 support is disabled but enabling it did not solve. Also note that other Linux or Windows 7 machine connected to the same switch does not cause this problem, even with IPv6 enabled. The shutdown of the network always happens when the ubuntu system is executing /script/local-bottom and /script/init-bottom.
I'm not a network administrator expert so even if the solution is obvious I don't really have any clue on what could cause this problem. Is this really related to IPv6? Can it be an hardware problem of the switch? Or is something that ubuntu does on startup that can expose this behaviour?
Does anyone can point me in the right direction?


text:
On Monday, Rays Superfan Dick Vitale had some harsh words for BJ Upton. Yesterday, Vitale appeared on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike Show." If you thought Dickie V might back down from his criticism, you'd be wrong. Vitale thinks Upton just isn't a very good player and he has the numbers to prove it.
Here is the full uninterrupted rant (emphasis is ours, although really, Vitale says the entire thing with emphasis)..
I know BJ's family, his dad used to referee in the ACC a little bit. He comes from a great family. I'm just amazed. You can take him once or twice guys, I'm a season ticket holder. But there is no excuse whatsoever for not hustling for a ball. Mike [Golic], you were a pro. You played in the NFL. If there is anything that tears at the insides of an athlete it is to see one of your peers not hustling, not playing hard when you are trying to get to the winner's circle.
I think it has reached a point of total, total aggravation for all the fans. And let me tell you this. Man, if you're not going to hustle, you better at least be a Joe Montana and throw the football, and be a superstar. You better be a guy, like a superstar in baseball, like a Jeter. I mean give me a break.
You wanna know his numbers? I'm gonna give you his numbers now. Listen to these numbers. Last 300 games…I did research on this…300 games. We're not talking 100 games. 300. He is hitting about .238, .239. He has a total…a total…of 22 home runs. In 300 games. And 113 RBIs. Now I know he steals bases. And I know he's got speed. He defends a little bit.
But I think it is getting to the point where he is now…potential is running out. How many times can you hear about his potential? There's those numbers again: .238, 300 games, 22 home runs and 113 RBIs.
As somebody that loves competition. And I love people that play. It really tears my heart when I see him not hustle. It's not the first time. It's not the second time. It is coming to the point, where you gotta look him in the eye and say 'BJ, it is time to grow up man."
Maybe a trip down to Durham would wake him up.
A special hat/tip to our brother-from-another-mother, JoeBucsFan.com for the head's up.
Click on this link for the full audio [ESPN Radio]


text:
Here's another travelogue sketchbook by Vivian Swift. Gardens of Awe and Folly is a bit different from her two earlier sketchbooks When Wanderers Cease to Roam and Le Road Trip: A Traveler's Journal of Love and France. It's different in the sense that the focus is on the places while in the other two books, the focus is on her traveling experience.
In this book, she visits nine gardens from different places around the world, namely Paris, Key West, Marrakech, New Orleans, Long Island, Edinburgh, London and Rio de Janeiro.
Collected are watercolour sketches of each garden, the stories behind them, the different types of trees and plants she saw and the people she met. Who knew there is so much thought when it comes to designing gardens and choosing flowers and plants that adapt well. It's also quite interested to see gardens with different themes.
Reading the book and looking at the images evoked a sense of relaxing calm in me.
It's a nice book for those who want to slow down and smell the flowers.
Gardens of Awe and Folly: A Traveler's Journal on the Meaning of Life and Gardening is available at Amazon (US | CA | UK | DE | FR | IT | ES | JP | CN) and Book Depository
Visit Amazon to check out more reviews.
If you buy from the links, I get a little commission that helps me get more books to feature.
Here are direct links to the book:
Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | Amazon.fr | Amazon.it | Amazon.es | Amazon.co.jp | Amazon.cn | Bookdepository.com


text:
Mon, 13 February 2017
Author Maura Thomas explains that focus is like a muscle; the more you work it, the stronger it becomes. The problem is our typical daily behavior weakens our focus muscle because we're constantly distracted. And the more constantly distracted we are, the shorter our attention span and ability to focus becomes.
Direct download: Episode_306_-_Maura_Thomas.mp3
Category:Business -- posted at: 12:00am CDT


text:
Captain Cox
was months at sea
now disembarked
him and his crew
in Amsterdam
for just a night
to drink and eat
to drink and screw
ale, fat fish and prostitutes
ale, fat fish and dice
ale and ale and prostitutes
haze of shame and vice
some scritchy scratchy sacks
and dripping rods all red
tiny crabbies everywhere
one sailor is now dead
'nother broke his jaw and nose
fighting with a hooker
not that Captain Cox did care
(he never was a looker)
pain in heads and vomiting
fatty fish spewed back to sea
Captain Cox and all his crew
wholeheartedly agree
Amsterdam, no, never more
to Amsterdam? abort! abort!
Amsterdam, no, never more
that sick and putrid port
salty splashes
a cooling breeze
hairs are dancing
spirits high
Captain Cox
issues the order
to not look back
"Aye aye, sir! Aye!"


text:
Parent of A Child at School
Parents of the children under 12 years old who are receiving their school education from an independent fee-paying day school in the UK under Tier 4 (Child) of the points-based system can apply under this category known as Parent of a Child Visa UK. It is one of the types of UK visas.
In addition to some other requirements of Parent of a Child Visa UK, the parent/s must be able to show that they you do not intend to take paid or unpaid employment, or provide services directly to members of the public or take course of study themselves.
Once the UK visa application has been approved, the parent/s will initially be allowed to stay in the UK for a maximum of 12 months, however they can apply to extend their stay for up to additional 12 months. Our expert panel of UK Immigration Lawyers can assist you in understanding Parent of a Child Visa requirements and provide complete guidance on Parent of a Child Visa application. You can apply for Parent of a Child Visa three months prior to the intended date of travel. Parent of a Child Visa can be extended as long as the eligibility requirements are fulfilled.
No Right of Appeal
There is no right of appeal against the refusal of a UK visa application for entry clearance as parent of a child at school. However there is nothing to be worried about as the refusal can still be challenged by way of a Judicial Review in the Upper Tribunal of the Asylum and Immigration Chamber or the High Court, as the case may be.
An application for permission to apply for Judicial Review must be lodged in the Upper Tribunal of the Asylum and Immigration Chamber or the High Court, as the case may be within 90 days of the date of the refusal of the UK visa application for Parent of a Child at School. A pre-action protocol is served on the Entry Clearance Officer or the Home Office before initiating a Judicial Review application.
How UK Visa Consultants can help you with Parent of Child Visa UK Application?
Our team of UK Immigration Solicitors and Barristers in the UK has full experience & qualifications and they are experts in dealing with Judicial Review applications against refusal of Parent of a Child Visa UK application.
These UK Immigration Lawyers and Barristers in London shall provide you with best possible advice / consultation and accordingly shall prepare your UK visa application and other immigration matters. After consultation, if you want us to start preparing your case, you can expect the followings from UK Visa Consultants;
- We keep information of our clients confidential and safe,
- Our team of UK Immigration Lawyers & Barristersshall discuss your family visit matter in length and advise you on the required documents and other requirements of UK Immigration Rules,
- Our team of UK Immigration Lawyers & Barristers shall inspect your documents very carefully and advise you if further documentation could strengthen your case,
- Accordingly, our team of UK Immigration Lawyers & Barristers will complete relevant UK visa application form/s and make detailed representations (a detailed covering letter) addressed to the relevant Home Office, Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) and, as the case may be, to the Court. This may enhance your chances of success tremendously,
- Our team of UK Immigration Lawyers & Barristers is well equipped to advise you on the implications of the decision on your application and accordingly an appeal or judicial review application can be made,
- It will be our aim to keep you posted at all material times during pendency of your matter on UK visa application status
- Our fees are competitive and we only charge for the work that is being carried out,
- We shall give you estimate of the fees involved from the beginning and we shall never surprise you with hidden charges.


text:
At St Ebbe's we're committed to the Bible, to knowing and loving its Author, and to understanding and living out its message in every area of life. We also long for others to know Jesus for themselves. Reading, digesting, and sharing good Christian books is a great way to help us do these things. All the books on this page come warmly recommended by senior staff members. Do talk to any of us for more reading suggestions!
Total Price: £1.99


text:
Brought to you by Seahorse magazine, Scuttlebutt Europe is a digest of sailing news and opinions, regatta results, new boat and gear information and letters from sailors -- with a European emphasis. Contributions welcome, send to
Uggh! It's Groundhog Day!
Aboard Dongfeng. Click on image for photo gallery.
Volvo Ocean Race's six-strong fleet were stuck in Groundhog Day as they raced through the South Pacific - and they were not particularly enjoying the experience on Thursday
In the famous Hollywood film, the hero played by Bill Murray, finds himself trapped in time over the same 24 hours, and the crews now know exactly how he felt.
They found themselves crossing the international dateline, which meant that the clock, for a while, turned back to March 18.
The conditions after passing New Zealand's East Cape, were hardly conducive to comfortable sailing - 30 knots of wind (56 kilometres per hour) and a much heightened sea state.
They have avoided by far the worst of Cyclone Pam, which wrought havoc in the South Pacific towards the end of last week, killing at least 11 on the archipelago of Vanuatu.
That weather system also led to a three-day delay in the departure of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet from Auckland on Wednesday before the 6,776-nautical mile (nm) Leg 5 to Itajai in south-east Brazil.
Nevertheless, they could still feel its aftermath for a very rocky ride early on Thursday.
All on board are hardened professional offshore sailors, but many have been reporting severe bouts of seasickness as they speed through the South Pacific towards the Southern Ocean.
480nm Of Classic Blue Water Offshore Racing
The 2015 San Fernando Race, which will start in Hong Kong on Wednesday 1 April, marking the 20th edition of this 480nm Category 1 offshore race, albeit with the 2003 edition falling victim to the 2003 SARS epidemic.
With the continued support of the Philippines Department of Tourism and run biennially under the auspices of RORC, the race attracts a sector of the sailing population committed to blue water offshore racing, with Hong Kong sailors being joined by their peers from Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand together with many other countries further afield.
The race is known for its tactical challenges - rough conditions on the first night out, coupled with a network of holes as the fleet approach the Philippine coast have robbed many a boat of a first place.
An entry list of 24 boats under IRC or performance handicaps will be doing their upmost to smash the record of 49h 55m 12s set by Hong Kong sailor Sam Chan in 2001 on the 71' ULDB Sled, FfreeFire.
Geoff Hill will be back to defend his Line Honours title with Antipodes, the Smith Custom 72 which lifted the SCMP Trophy and the San Miguel Trophy after just over 51 hours of "an awesome sail", however Syd Fischer's Ragamuffin 90 and Sam Chan's TP52, FreeFire will be doing everything they can to get to La Union's principal city at the front of the fleet.
Clipper Skippers
With less than six months to go until the start of the Clipper 2015-16 Race, we can now reveal our most diverse ever line up of professional skippers.
For the first time in our nineteen year history, the group of twelve professionals includes two women skippers, who hail from Canada and Australia, and the first ever skippers to represent France and Ukraine/Germany. The UK is also strongly represented with skippers from Scotland, Somerset, Cornwall and Hampshire.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said: "I feel very proud to welcome our most diverse and international group of race skippers yet.
"This is the first time we've had two women skippers in one race and I very much hope they will inspire future female participation. I'm also delighted to see we are broadening our professional appeal as we welcome our first French and first Ukrainian/German skippers."
He added: "Our crew come from all over the world so I'm pleased to reflect this in our leadership. I look forward to working with all our skippers over the coming months as they prepare for another thrilling race."
Skipper list and bios: clipperroundtheworld.com/news/article/meet-the-clipper-201516-skippers
Dubarry Crosshaven - 'Race Face' Protection
It's pitch-black. We're on the wind halfway across the Irish Sea, heading for 'The Rock' in a Force 6 - and it's building. On the rail we might look like a troop of Japanese snow monkeys on valium but we've huddled into something like comfort when skip calls the headsail change we've been dreading for the last five minutes. Three minutes later I'm clipped on with my feet on the leeward toerail with an armful of changed foresail when a wave engulfs the foredeck. The water clears and I'm still onboard thanks to the combined efforts of my tether and the stanchion lodged in my crotch. Lucky me.
Sail change over I'm back on the rail but my feet are cold and wet and my enthusiasm for this caper ebbs quickly away, unlike the sea water - the boots were still wet a week after the finish in Plymouth. It's 1989 and, though the stylishly weathered Shamrock boot is much in evidence, the Crosshaven is but a dream. Had I been wearing Crosshavens, the gaiter and drawstring would have kept my feet dry and my race face on. Funny how something so simple can be so incredibly effective.
Dubarry Crosshaven - Born at sea
James Spithill Believes Cost Cuts Could See Australia Return To The America's Cup
Rehabilitating two-time winning skipper James Spithill hasn't given up on Australia once again fielding a team in the America's Cup.
The Sydney Northern Beaches sailor, brought up on tales of Australia II's heroics to win the famous trophy back in 1983, yesterday said a move to reduce the costs of campaigning could pave the way for Australia's return to the famous regatta.
The pin was last year pulled on a campaign backed by the Oatley wine family for the next event in Bermuda in 2017.
But Spithill, in Sydney recuperating from tendon surgery which could require up to 13 weeks of rehabilitation, believes a proactive move to reduce the multi-million dollar costs associated with campaigning for the America's Cup could open the door for Australia; s return.
"I think there is a real chance,'' said Spithill, helmsman for America's Cup defenders Oracle Team USA, owned by US billionaire Larry Ellison.
Dinghy Academy Finn Sailors Enjoy Great Conditions For Valencia Open
The Dinghy Academy in Valencia was established in 2013 by 2000 Olympic Finn silver medalist Luca Devoti as a way to develop the skills of aspiring Olympians in a group training environment. It receives a range of funding including support from the International Finn Association through its development programme, FIDeS, which aims to support specific sailors from developing nations.
From 12-14 March, 22 of the sailors who are using the Dinghy Academy as their training base took part in the Open Internacional Vela Olimpica, organised by the Real Club Nautico.
The event featured some extremely close and competitive racing in light to moderate winds with a truly international field of sailors from 11 nations. It was convincingly won by Zsombor Berecz (HUN) from Alican Kaynar (TUR) and Alejandro Muscat (ESP).
The fleet was so close there was a different winner in all six races. Alejandro Foglia (URU), a recipient of a Finn class development funding, won only his second race ever in the Finn. As well as Berecz and Kaynar, top sailors Vasilij Zbogar (SLO), Josh Junior (NZL) and Giorgio Poggi (ITA) also won races. In each race, there was lots of position changing behind them, but in general the race winner led from start to finish. -- Robert Deaves
Judge Orders Marshals To Release Seized America's Cup Boat
A federal judge has ordered marshals to release America's Cup champion Oracle Team USA's souped-up catamaran, which was seized on March 9 after fired sailor Joe Spooner sued the syndicate.
Judge Joseph C. Spero issued the order Wednesday, one day after telling attorneys for the two sides to meet during the next two weeks to discuss a settlement. Spero allowed the lawsuit to proceed.
Claiming wrongful termination, Spooner had the boat seized in an attempt to satisfy a lien. He is seeking at least $725,000.
Spero concluded that Spooner's contract was not sufficiently tied to a particular boat to support a lien.
Fish & Co. Youth Sailing Championships 2015
Welcome back in Singapore's National Sailing Center and Day 2 of the Fish & Co. Youth Sailing Championships, where Over 370 sailors are enjoying the high level racing here. After a great opening day, it was time to tune up gear for another packed day of exciting racing.
In the Optimist fleet is reigning Champion, Muhammad Shah from Malaysia who is focused on defending his title. He has lost some ground due to inconsistency, and currently sits in 7th place. Chasing another year of success are the 2014 silver medallist, Malaysia's Muhammad Rozaini and bronze medallist Raynn Kwok of Singapore. Both have delivered solid performances so far, but points are close and it would be too early to speculate on their chances of repeat successes.
The large fleet in the Byte Class, has so far rewarded those who can find a clear lane and space to make gains on the packed race track. Singapore's Samuel Neo was super consistent yesterday and has perfectly executed his successful race strategy again today, to rule at the front of the fleet.
Talking about success, in the 420 class on race area A, we find some of the hardest hard working Singaporean sailors. Dedication rewards, and these youngsters have already tasted the glory of prestigious titles. Loh Jia Yi, Yukie Yokoyama and Bertha Han are all former Optimist World Champions, and now are putting in all their efforts to succeed in the 420 class.
*|YOUTUBE:[$vid=lavnZrxGsSk, $max_width=500, $title=N, $border=N, $trim_border=N, $ratings=N, $views=N]|*
South West Figaro sailor Henry Bomby is delighted to announce a Title Sponsorship agreement with ROCKFISH, for the 2015 season. Supported by the Seafood restaurant chain since 2013, Henry has had a long term commercial relationship with its owner Mitch Tonks since 2010, but this is the first major Title Sponsorship agreement between the two.
"Our support of Henry's sailing projects has grown and grown over the last few years from a relatively modest initial investment. But Henry has delivered some great results not only on the water but off it too. Our decision to become Henry's Title Sponsor for 2015 came after news that the [Figaro] race is visiting Torbay, which with the opening of the new 140 seat restaurant in Brixham, will mean we will have two restaurants in the Bay.
Henry will be competing in all events on the Figaro Circuit leading up to the Solitaire du Figaro at the end of May. Including the first race of the season in a few weeks time, the Solo Basse Normandie, a 150nm race starting on the 26th March.
Bomby's 2015 Figaro Season:
26th -28th March - Solo Basse Normandie
18th - 26th April - Solo Maitre Coq
5th - 10th May - Solo Concarneau
23rd May - 30th June - La Solitaire du Figaro 2015
The J-Cup organisers are thrilled to announce that Italian clothing brand SLAM will once again support the annual UK J Boats regatta.
The 2015 edition of the infamous J-Cup will, for the first time, be hosted by the Island Sailing Club in Cowes from 11-13 June. Handily for J-Cup competitors, SLAM's flagship store is located in the heart of Cowes, and the team there will be pleased to welcome sailors throughout the duration of the regatta.
Store manager Elena Antoniazzi said "We are honoured to support the J-Cup event, and we are excited to welcome competitors into the store to take advantage of special discounts on their regatta orders. We specialise in sailing teamwear and provide a very fast, competitive, and high quality embroidery service to our customers."
Ulysse Nardin is pleased to announce its support for Artemis Racing, the Swedish Challenge for the 35th America's Cup, as an Official Partner.
Ulysse Nardin is proud to fly the colours of Artemis Racing for the next America's Cup campaign, beginning in June and running until 2017.
The announcement was made today at Baselworld, the international Watch and Jewellery Show, with Iain Percy and Loïck Peyron in attendance on behalf of Artemis Racing.
Ulysse Nardin, a Swiss company, has been making high-quality, prestige timepieces since 1846. It has won over 4,300 awards, owns a large number of patents for mechanical watches, and employs more than 360 people at its Le Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds sites in Switzerland.
Magma Structures is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Artemis Offshore Academy Alumni sailor Alan Roberts for 2015, backing his second Solitaire du Figaro campaign. Alan, has been a professional sailor since 2012 and spent 2013/14 training and competing with the Artemis Offshore Academy, the UK's only solo sailing training centre, honing his solo offshore sailing skills. Magma Structures is a global leader in carbon fibre technology and offers world-class structural engineering expertise and flexible composite manufacturing from its base in Portsmouth in the UK.
Alan Roberts, 25, is an accomplished sailor as well as being a Naval Architect graduate with experience in building light-weight composite boats, as well as the design of bluewater cruising yachts and IRC race boats. Twice winner of the coveted Endeavour Champion of Champions dinghy title, Alan is also a former National Champion in the RS200, Merlin Rocket and XoD. In 2014 Alan was first in class in the RORC Cherbourg Race, as well as being the first double hander to finish in his Figaro.
Magma Structures are a fast-growing ambitious, young company specialising in the engineering design and manufacture of complex large composite structures.
Warsash Sailing Club, the organisers of one of the Solent's premier racing events, the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series, which annually attracts hundreds of sailors, is delighted to welcome Hudson Wight Performance Sailwear as a new Race Partner for the 32nd edition of the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series, starting on Sunday 15th March 2015.
ClipperTelemed+ has been revealed as a Team Sponsor in the 2015-16 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. It is a new joint venture between Clipper Ventures Plc and its Global Medical Emergency Support Partner, PRAXES Medical Group.
The branded entry will be one of twelve identical 70-foot ocean racing yachts that comprise the Clipper Race fleet. The tenth edition of the biennial event provides the perfect global marketing platform to showcase the new service which is powered by the PRAXES remote medical support team and will be provided to more than 600 crew on the race.
ClipperTelemed+ provides fast emergency and general medical support from PRAXES physicians based in Canada, to all seafarers, no matter how remote their location.
Featured Brokerage
1976 Palmer Johnson S&S 46 - ARISTEIA. 120,000 USD. Located in Alogonac, MI - USA
Classic S&S from 1976 always stored under cover and heavily updated - bit of a barn find really!
Ben Cooper
+44 (0) 1590 679222
See the RaceboatsOnly.com collection at seahorsemagazine.com/brokerage/
The Last Word
You can safely assume you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do. -- Anne Lamott
Editorial and letter submissions to
Advertising inquiries to Graeme Beeson: or see www.scuttlebutteurope.com/advertise.html


text:
Some work in progress: Refurbishing the double garage into a studio, building a carport and a few verandahs; the biggest one covering our courtyard. All should be ready in a few weeks. After that, if budget sufficient, the old 'servants barn' next to the studio will be converted in a guest room with shower and washroom.
Tag: work in progress
Work in progress (in B&W)
From the series: 'Confessions of a Daydreamer' (see previous 2 postings)
Work in progress: Golden Hour Party at the graveyard


text: In this episode the fella are going big time…and talking about big wrestlers. This one is all about the super heavyweights and super height-weights! The fellas talk about the best, the worst and even create their own 5 on 5 hoss teams! All this and more in the latest POWERBOMB!


text:
A good logo is one that can easily register to one�s impression or memory and it should easily associate with[…]Read more
Tag: logos
25 Exceptionally Flame Logos Ideas
A well-thought logo design can effectively use a simple icon to leave a deep enough impression for the public. It[…]Read more
25 Awesomely Space Logos
Using space in logo design is not easy and takes creativity. Space creates an interesting visual effect to the human[…]Read more
Showcase of Sun Logos Design Examples
A logo is simply an image, a symbolic representation or a visual icon which is designed to signify a business.[…]Read more
22 Super Unique Moon Logo Designs
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and[…]Read more


text:
Make your linux learning experience painless with tldr-pages!
If you've been learning linux for a little while, you'll probably have encountered man pages. They are the complete documentation of all the tools, commands(, and kernel functions) available on the system you're currently on (read them online here!). If you have encountered them, you'll also know that they usually are somewhat... verbose.
Enter stage left: tldr-pages!
tldr-pages is an ongoing effort to create a repository of simplified man pages, that document the most common usages of a command. How about this, for the
tar command?
# tar
> Archiving utility.
> Often combined with a compression method, such as gzip or bzip.
- Create an archive from files:
`tar cf {{target.tar}} {{file1 file2 file3}}`
- Create a gzipped archive:
`tar czf {{target.tar.gz}} {{file1 file2 file3}}`
- Extract an archive in a target folder:
`tar xf {{source.tar}} -C {{folder}}`
- Extract a gzipped archive in the current directory:
`tar xzf {{source.tar.gz}}`
- Extract a bzipped archive in the current directory:
`tar xjf {{source.tar.bz2}}`
- Create a compressed archive, using archive suffix to determine the compression program:
`tar caf {{target.tar.xz}} {{file1 file2 file3}}`
- List the contents of a tar file:
`tar tvf {{source.tar}}`
...or this for
git reset?
# git reset
> Undo commits or unstage changes, by resetting the current git HEAD to the specified state.
> If a path is passed, it works as "unstage"; if a commit hash or branch is passed, it works as "uncommit".
- Unstage everything:
`git reset`
- Unstage specific file(s):
`git reset {{path/to/file(s)}}`
- Unstage portions of a file:
`git reset -p {{path/to/file}}`
- Undo the last commit, keeping its changes (and any further uncommitted changes) in the filesystem:
`git reset HEAD~`
- Undo the last two commits, adding their changes to the index, i.e. staged for commit:
`git reset --soft HEAD~2`
- Discard any uncommitted changes, staged or not (for only unstaged changes, use `git checkout`):
`git reset --hard`
- Reset the repository to a given commit, discarding committed, staged and uncommitted changes since then:
`git reset --hard {{commit}}`
For those learning linux and the terminal, I think it's an invaluable tool. It helps you out by showing you how to perform common tasks. As you get more experienced though, it becomes useful in another way: showing you how to do those things that you don't do often enough to remember off the top of your head.
I'm probably a bit biased, since I've been contributing to the project for a while (and the nice folks over there recently promoted me to the rank of maintainer :D), so you should check it out for yourself! There's even an online client that you can use without installing anything :-) Once you're ready to install a client directly in your terminal, there's an extensive list of clients documented on the repository wiki, with one available for every environment and platform.
If you encounter a command that hasn't been documented yet, then they've also made it easy to contribute a page yourself.
I think the idea is rather cool, actually - as you've probably guessed by now! Let me know what you think of it in the comments.


text:
*A day late due to Thanksgiving food coma. You understand, right?
I take most of my pictures on my iPhone now, just because it's convenient. Since DS's arrival, I've taken a TON of pictures and video, and I decided that it was time to upload all of that stuff to my computer, sort through it, and back it up to a flash drive.
I'm also working a photo book of Ian's first year, and I'm trying to keep on top of that as much as I can now while I have a little time, so I won't be completely overwhelmed by it later. (Because when that happens, stuff just doesn't get done!)
What did you accomplish this week? Be sure to link up with New Mom Survival Adventure for Tackle it Thursdays!


text:
Connecticut man pleads guilty in crash that killed 2 brothers
HARTFORD >> An East Hartford man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2013 crash that killed two brothers.
The Hartford Courant reports 21-year-old Eric Watson entered the plea Tuesday to two counts of second-degree manslaughter and other charges. His trial was scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Prosecutors say Watson was driving between 50 and 70 mph when the crash happened in July 2013. Eighteen-year-old Robert Swain of East Hartford and 16-year-old La'Andrew Evans-Swain of Manchester were killed.
Police said a third person in the car, 20-year-old Henry Le, suffered internal injuries in the crash.
Watson is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, suspended after four years, under the plea agreement. His sentencing is scheduled for April 29.


text:
Contact an Agent Today: 1.855.877.1222
Our main objective is to provide you, our guests, with the absolute best experience on your vacation. Something that you will talk about for years to come with your family and friends. We are here to customize and tailor what you expect when you get to your vacation destination. A Vacations Specialist is ready to help you make your dream vacation a reality!


text:
- Home
- Antivirus
- Products
- Support
- Security Center
- Company
- English ▾
New Rogue: RESpyWare
RESpyWare is yet another clone of the now so common WiniGuard family.
Just like its predecessors, it will drop fake infection files onto the machine and then detect these. The user is then asked to buy a license to able to remove these threats from the machine.
RESpyWare is detected by Ad-Aware as Win32.FraudTool.RESpyWare and Win32.FraudTool.WiniGuard.


text:
July 18th, 2019
Only after you receive the assignment writing from your writer, you need to transfer the payment. So for those who have an essay assigned that you will need help with, you can purchase essay online cheap from us. Writing essays is our passion that's the reason why we do it with a good deal of diligence and excitement.
At Uaeassignmenthelp you'll get the top rated academic writing service that you aren't going to discover anywhere else as we provide the absolute most highly capable writers who custom essay service can get your coursework done for you at an reasonable price. After you contact us to get linguistics assignment writing help we'll offer you a list of competent writers who have studied your subject. At our essay support, essays are always delivered in a brief moment.
If you're clear in regards to the structure of your assignment, the job of writing will grow to be far simpler. After that our writer creates the entire text based on the needs of academic style. The writers deliver top high quality assignments help through the undertaking, and they'll even make changes if required.
To apply you'll need to register to use our on-line system. The next time you need assistance with English assignment, you know www.essay4less the best place to come. Academic life is actually stressful, especially whenever there is no suitable educational guidance or care.
Plagiarism is a crime that has to be avoided even in case you have been given the most difficult assignment. They must take advantage of online assignment writing services in UK. They should not feel that their money is wasted if they approach us for any kind of online assignment help.
Writing assignments for university requires you to be precise. Any student is not going to be entertained on any land that includes informal material. All students have an ever-growing demand for the help of an assignment writer.
The Ugly Side of Do My Assignment
Our on-line assignment writers give you a helping hand so you can deal with your professional responsibilities, personal commitments along with your academic requirements. Also, you'll get your very own one-on-one personal assignment writer to assist you manage your assignments. When you begin writing assignments, you will find many obstacles.
You are going to be capable of staying in touch with our Dubai assignment helpers https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog497b/node/331 whenever you desire. Nobody could ever discover that your assignment was completed by us. Assignments always include short deadlines and submitting such assignments within assigned deadlines appear to be an arduous undertaking.
The variety of firms that are offering personal statement help are climbing by the day. Anyway, the pocket friendly price of our service is also an additional factor, for which, many scholars of unique fields prefer us. Apart from the inexpensive price, there are lots of other terrific positive aspects, which we give to each customer who comes to us for a dependable assignment help.
Just reach out to our support managers, if you've got an unusual job to do, and we'll surely find someone to assist you. The perfect way to escape from your stress is to employ expert service which provides assignment help including extra challenging tasks specifically. As a consequence your house assignment is deemed to be either plagiarized or erroneous, in both scenarios, you're likely to be disqualified by your teacher.
Do My Assignment: the Ultimate Convenience!
Our service response procedure helps to ensure that your work is original, gets completed in time and according to the compliance. Therefore, you always find unique solutions for each and every assignment issue and get skilled to come after a step-by-step procedure of reaching online assignment solutions. Providing quality help with accounting assignment in a very affordable price range is our primary USP.
Go for the best assignment writing help in the UK as it is the sole way out to fix your academic difficulties and protect future. It is very important to locate a way that's directly joined to the assignment to force groups to rotate leaders so that everybody is made to give guidance and nobody receives a completely free ride. The issue addressed is of global nature particularly when it is considered that educations affects every youthful individual.
When it has to do with academic writing, things get even harder. So, cracking the toughest interview isn't any more a complicated task if you know the best place to find assist. Which is the reason we are so great at our work.
Using Do My Assignment
Should you decide that you would like to carry on using our services and purchase over two assignments, you may use our cumulative discount system. Our services are as cheap as possiblenot think of. At times it can be hard identifying a trusted support.
The editing service for student was designed to additional increase the grade of the assignments. Moreover, our on-line assignment assistance includes numerous beneficial propositions, warranties, and wonderful discount programs. Even then you're unable to discover the informative and accurate info.
Type of Do My Assignment
The motive to provide an assignment is to boost the technical, theoretical and practical understanding of the student. You may easily depend on us to find essay help as we have a tendency to assist and guide the students with the aid of our professional experts. A great deal of law students are fighting with their law assignments.
Over the previous decades, there wasn't any way to lessen the pressure of completing the range of complex assignment writing homework–until now! Practice regularly to enhance your skills An interview procedure is designed with various questions where the employer tests your abilities. If you don't have time or the skills to complete various assignments, you should definitely start looking for expert assignment help.


text:
Hammersmith escorts – selfies or professional photosPosted on: December 26, 2019, by : nhoaseden
The use of professional photographs or selfies on the agency web site? Lots of independent Hammersmith escorts from https://charlotteaction.org/hammersmith-escorts now take selfies, but many agencies still prefer professional photos. Nick owns among London's leading escorts agencies and he says that he can't understand the point in selfies. The reality is, he says, that lots of the selfies which has been seen of independent girls usually do not imply to them off within the best light. I would really like my girls to take a look just like possible. This is good for me and it is also good for their self-respect. All things considered, so many escorts are attractive and I believe they should take full advantage of it.
We have fallen deeply in love with the selfie, and it's not only independent Hammersmith escorts who use a lot of selfies. Perform it, and the web is filled with selfies. But then, should we be careful with using selfies. In the end, so many sites want to borrow photos and use them as their own images. I believe that you must take care, says Sandy from Hammersmith escort services, I've had friends that have posted selfies online only for them to help someone else.
Whatever many people don't understand, continues Sandy, is that they steal another person intellectual property and content. A lot of independent Hammersmith escorts also have their images stolen and put on online dating sites. It truly makes you wonder the proceedings, and that I don't trust internet dating sites anymore. Some of them apparently comprise fake character using other people's photos. It's not the way to work, says Sandy.
All of my photos on the agency site happen to be taken by pros and also the photos look really good.
Sandy isn't only girl from Hammersmith escorts services to feel by doing this. The women would like to look their best and definitely will only allow professional to look at their photos. The application of selfies is one thing they will leave to other people and like to have their own private images. In fact, it is possible to set your Instagram picture book to non-public this also means who else is able to see or share your photos. This could actually be a high tip in this point in time. We require in order to safe guard our privacy when implementing line.
Should we put ourselves too much on the market? At hand are numerous individuals who believe we all do exactly that. We appear social media marketing accounts allover the best place, and sometimes we very often forget we've set them up, Security and privacy are a couple of commodities that happen to be quickly going out of fashion, and perhaps we ought to live our lives a little more offline than online. Many Hammersmith escorts have concerns that the photos will probably be utilized by others and therefore are always trying to seek to protect their eats line. The way you do this is a different matter altogether.


text:
Premier Q Wood Preservative provides maximum protection for your wood. It is a solvent based wood preservative which means that all the active ingredients penetrate deep into the wood giving you many years of protection against all types of decay and weathering including mould and wet & dry rot.
This wood preserver is suitable for use on external woodwork thanks to its water repellent formula and that it is safe to use near plants and internal woodwork as once dry it can be painted on, stained, varnished, or polished. Premier Q Wood Preservative works best protecting new and sound timbers.
Ideal uses for Premier Q Wood Preservative:
- Floorboards.
- Joists.
- Wooden window frames.
- Wooden doors.
Key benefits:
- Long lasting protection.
- Prevents mould and wet & dry rot.
- Safe to use near plants.
- Penetrates deep into the wood.
- Protection against all types of decay and weathering


text:
From philosophical essays to gear reviews, the websites listed below offer something for every climber.
Best Essays: Eveningsends.com
Former Rock & Ice editor Andrew Bisharat started EveningSends.com in 2006 as his own personal blog. But in the last year, it's become more of a climber's journal, a place for Bisharat and other contributors to wax poetic on climbing culture. The site includes hotly debated opinions, long-form essays, humorous rants, travel stories, and more. Pro climbers like Tommy Caldwell, Daniel Woods and Paige Claassen are now contributors to the site, as well as other writers. "I'm trying to push authors (as well as myself) to really try to articulate what makes climbing so meaningful to us," Bisharat says.
Click this site: For a literary immersion into climbing culture. Be prepared to spend an hour reading long-form stories.
Best Female Voice: BethRodden.com
One of the best female climbers in the world, Beth Rodden made waves in the last year by dedicating her blog to a new subject: climbing while pregnant. "When I first found out I was pregnant, I did a ton of research to see what other climbers experienced, and didn't find a lot out there," Rodden writes. "I want to help change this in the climbing community, to help make it an open discussion." Since giving birth to her son, she's now switched gears to covering climbing with kids. She shares her own experiences and interviews other women and men in the climbing community for their take. Her writing is honest, raw, and gives a rare insight into the mind of a female climber.
Click this site: If you're a woman climber. Period. Men will appreciate Rodden's words, too.
Best Philosophical Site: thestonemind.com
Justin Roth, a former editor at Climbing and Urban Climber and now the Utah-based communications guy for Petzl, runs this philosophical blog, thestonemind.com, named after a Zen Buddhism reference. He writes about everything from the symptoms of climbing deprivation to the value of a good climb. "It's hard to pin a value on climbing. Like art, it has no clear purpose. Like a poem, a route is open for interpretation," he writes. "How much would you pay for a perfect fall weekend in the Gunks? How would you even express it?" It's a little abstract at times, but so is climbing.
Click this site: For short, almost mythical musings on climbing and its many tangible and intangible elements.
Site of the Future: Island.io
Island.io was started by Dave Graham, one of the best climbers in the world, and today it's a collaborative effort from Graham and other top climbers. The content—which is mainly visual in nature, from high-quality videos to photos, and all streamlined and simple—is sourced from people on the ground, all over the world, from Colorado to Finland, all of which makes up this fantasy climber world known as "The Island." Here you'll find movie trailers for the latest climbing films, trip reports, and a digital map that climbers can post images to from the field using Instagram.
Click this site: To connect with other climbers on the ground and to see what the sports' best are up to.
Best Video Site: Dpmclimbing.com
The website for the print magazine Dead Point, which is published six times a year, is chock full of good content on climbing and bouldering. You'll get the latest Chris Sharma and Alex Honnold videos, plus surprisingly good user-updated edits from the Sierra to Switzerland. You'll also find articles on the latest first ascents, profiles of interesting characters in the climbing community, and tips on injury prevention. Unlike some magazine websites, this one actually has tons of quality bonus material you won't find in print.
Click this site: For quick, easy-to-watch climbing videos that will transport you to another place.


text:
As a mother to 4 and a step mum to 2, my family is classed as a "large family" and because of this people I know, strangers on the bus, in shops or on the street and even sometime professionals feel they have a right or needs to pass comments or judgements over me and my family.
Saying stuff like "You have your hands full", "Don't you own a TV?" or "Haven't you got enough!". These are normally quickly followed by the question "Are you having anymore?". (This is normally said as they pull a face like they have smelt or tasted something terrible!)
Most of time I can easily ignore these comments and just right them off as people trying to be funny or ignorant. Even if it does really worry me when random strangers or people that I barely know insinuate that my hubby and I are baby making machines!
The worst I have had is when people I thought were my friends make annoying accusations that I only have "so many children" so that I don't have to work and I can sponge off benefits or my husband! (Who works full time I might add)
Those types of comments tend to take a little more to forgive or forget. Instead I choose to ignore them because I don't feel the need to live my life or raise my family the way other people think I should.
My family and I don't want to fit into the norm because we want to be ourselves! And I love them for that.
In all honesty I never thought I would have a big family. As a teenager I didn't even want children but at the crazy age of 16 I found myself pregnant. It wasn't planned and at the time I thought my life was over. Luckily as my bump grew, so did I and by the time I was 17 I gave birth to my eldest son T. It was then that I feel in love with motherhood and I realised I wanted more then just 1 child.
That been said I never dreamed I would give birth 4 times and have added children to make my family whole.
But just because a family is larger then most doesn't mean that the parents have a larger, unsatifiable appetite then everyone else. It just means they have been blessed with hearts and arms to be filled buy all their beautiful children.
It's not for other people to make them feel bad or pass unwanted comments about someone's about parenthood because every family is different and special!
I don't go around judging people because they chose not to have more then 1, 2 or even 3 children because that is a personal choice that is completely up to them.
So why do people feel the need to pass comments on my choices?
Nikki x


text:
Stacey Dorrance
Presvytera Stacey Dorrance is one of three sisters comprising 'Eikona,' a female chanting group of over 20 years (www.eikona.com). She also works as a professional home organizer. Married to Father Theodore for over 30 years, she is the blessed mother of four children and 'Yiayia' to three grandchildren. Presvytera Stacey is the Music Director of their parish, St. John the Baptist, in Beaverton, Oregon. She blogs for the 'Prez to Prez' ministry of the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres, and enjoys walking, homemaking and gardening.


text: Along with the "b"- and "s"-series laptops, HP announced a handful of Pavilion laptops and a Compaq Presario notebook that will ship with the recently announced Puma chipset from AMD. Some of the advantages with the new Turion X2 chips includes longer battery life and compatibility with HD video. The notebooks include the Pavilion: dv4t, dv5t, dv7t, tx2500z and the Compaq Presario CQ50z.


text:
To view historical traffic graphs*, go to the Site Overview page for a site and click on the Site Comparisons option in the left menu.
These graphs are interactive: you can click the tab of the metric you are interested in and even zoom in on the data.
Historical data is available in Site Comparisons for the following metrics:
- Traffic Rank
- Reach %
- Pageviews %
- Pageviews/User
- Time on Site
- Bounce %
Additionally, you can compare up to 10 sites with the Site Comparisons feature.
In general, historical data is only available for sites with a global rank of < 100,000.
Note: The Site Comparisons feature is available for anyone with an Alexa account, however people without an Alexa Pro plan can only view the Global Rank history graph.
*Site Comparisons displays historical data for the past 6 months by default. Additional date ranges are available with our Alexa Pro Insight, Advanced, Agency, and Advanced High Traffic plans.