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Major General William M. Charles Jr.:
Military Branch:United States Airforce
Retired Sep. 1, 1986.
Major General William M. Charles Jr. is commander of the Sheppard Technical Training Center, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
General Charles was born in Ellwood City, Pa., in 1930. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. He is a 1954 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y with a bachelor of science degree and received a master's degree in management from Central Michigan University in 1974. The general completed Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., in 1959; U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., concurrently earning a master of military arts and science degree in 1968; and the Naval War College, Newport, R.I., in 1975.
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1948 and served tours of duty at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; Scott Air Force Base, Ill.; Brooks Air Force Base, Texas; and Stewart Air Force Base, N.Y., prior to entering the academy in 1950.
Upon graduation he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force and was subsequently awarded pilot wings in September 1955. His first assignment after pilot training was as a B-47 co-pilot in the 384th Bombardment Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. In early 1958, following duty with the Standardization Evaluation Division, he was assigned as aide to the commander of the 825th Air Division at Little Rock.
In August 1959 General Charles was assigned to the 72nd Bombardment Wing, Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico, and flew B-52G's with the Standardization Evaluation Division. From July 1962 to October 1965, he served at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., as air officer commanding the 23rd Cadet Squadron. He performed an additional duty as officer in charge of the honor representatives. Following F-100 fighter-bomber training at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., he was assigned in July 1966 to the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, where he flew 40 combat missions in F-100s. General Charles then transferred to Headquarters 7th/13th Air Forces with detached duty at Don Muang Air Base, Thailand. There he worked as an adviser, planner and operations staff officer with the Royal Thai Air Force in the Thai air operations center.
When he returned to the United States in June 1967, General Charles attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Following graduation in June 1968, he was assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., in the Directorate of Doctrine, Concepts and Objectives.
From July 1972 to August 1974, General Charles served with the 449th Bombardment Wing, Kincheloe Air Force Base, Mich., first as operations officer for the 716th Bombardment Squadron; then as chief of the Wing Operations and Training Division; and finally as assistant deputy commander for operations.
After completing the Naval War College in July 1975 as a distinguished graduate, he was assigned to Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., as deputy director for operations, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations. From June 1976 to September 1977, General Charles was executive to the SAC commander in chief. He then took command of the 320th Bombardment Wing at Mather Air Force Base, Calif. In March 1979 the general transferred to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, as Air Training Command's deputy chief of staff for plans. He assumed his present command in December 1982.
General Charles is a command pilot and wears the U.S. Army Parachutist Badge. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with oak leaf cluster and Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.
He was promoted to major general Aug. 1, 1982, with date of rank May 1, 1979.
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Lemont Student Surprised with Congressional Art Award
U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D.-Ill., was at Lemont High School Thursday for a surprise ceremony to award junior Brook Finger first place in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District.
Her painting, which honors area firefighters, will be displayed for a year in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning pieces from congressional districts across the country.
Finger will also receive two round-trip tickets for the student art exhibition opening this summer in Washington, D.C.
"That's what I've been thinking about," she said. "I'm excited to see it hung up."
Lemont junior Victoria Annarino is one of five runners-up in the contest, and her painting will be displayed in Lipinski's Lockport office.
After Finger was chosen as the winner, Lipinski's office, Lemont High School and Finger's family worked together to keep the news a secret until they could surprise her Thursday.
Her family even had to trick her Thursday morning to make sure she was dressed up nice for the award presentation.
"They told me my aunt was going to take me somewhere fancy," she said.
It was not a complete lie – her family said they would be taking her out for a nice meal to celebrate.
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The Fort war is begin with full of fictional fight, the secret warrior is ready to fight with the knight guards in this fps shooter Ultimate Fort Survival game. You are on a secret survival mission and going alone inside the assault arena to win the freedom from the brutal enemy soldier. The helicopter will help you to reach towards the city town and you have to jump with the parachute inside the city town. Incredible 3D environment of the city town and fabulous camera angles made this game crazier and addictive.
The spy agency has informed your fight for survival team that the city town has been under the attack of the enemy and they have killed majority of the citizens. This city town is a center of mineral and oil mines, which has attracted the attack by the opponent in greed of money and power.The battle arena comprises of the city town which is expanded over the area of 95 acres, filled with mineral and oil evacuation equipment's and a small vast residential area near it. You have to prepare the rules of survive and update your weapon inventory, very carefully because the combat has serious consequences along with royale battle reward.The free fps shooting game simulator will provide you with personal combat helicopters which give your survivor character to enter the town through flying helicopters and attached parachute survival equipment.The user has to hide in risky spots and begin the shooting war by spotting the enemy and shoot free fire on them in the battle arena. The royale battle adventure simulator is going to provide you with shooting missions which will increase the number of enemy to be killed in number with increasing levels.This is a survival battle shooting game in the battle ground of the city town which requires the savior to attack and kill all enemies in each mission owning the title of survivor royale defeating the enemy and saving the city town and its citizens!
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Invented in Thailand, rolled ice cream is getting the scoop on Arizona.
Nomadic Ice Cream Rolls
5750 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale
623-826-8905, nomadicicecreamrolls.com
Rolled ice cream may have its roots in Thailand, but the tubular dessert is striking a serious chord with sweets-lovers in the United States, too. At Nomadic Ice Cream Rolls, owner Nino McCurley says the most popular roll is The Snozzberry ($7, pictured) with a choice of ice cream bases (including non-dairy and vegan), Fruity Pebbles cereal, bananas and strawberries. To make the icy dessert, McCurley spreads a liquid cream onto what looks like a frozen pizza pan, then smashes and chops toppings into the mix while it freezes on the sub-zero surface. He then spreads the concoction flat and divides it into four strips, rolls them into roulade-like cylinders with a spatula and wrangles them into a cup. You can choose from the set menu or create your own rolls from a large selection of ingredients, including fresh fruits, "crunches," spreads, syrups and garnishes. "We have so many cool options," McCurley says.
I Roll Thai Ice Cream
1949 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
Part of the fun of Thai ice cream is the novelty – it affords consumers an exciting array of textures and flavor combinations. At I Roll Thai Ice Cream, the build-your-own option ($5.99) lets you exploit this principle in three steps: (1) Pick an ice cream flavor from vanilla, chocolate, coffee, mango, green tea or coconut; (2) Choose two mix-ins, from pretzels and pineapple to Nutella and almond butter; and (3) Pick up to three toppings from a long list that boasts M&Ms, Kit Kats, cookie dough, coconut flakes and a host of other diet-busters. If you're not feeling creative, default to one of the 10 signature rolls, including Dark Humor, an orgy of vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreo cookies and brownies; or Matcha Lady, a combo of green tea ice cream tickled with strawberries. All signatures come with up to three toppings.
Roll Avenue Ice Cream Rolls
Two Valley locations
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This East Valley ice cream shop – with locations in Mesa and Tempe – rolls 12 different flavor combinations, from the fruity Mango Tango ($6.50), which marries ice cream with fresh mango morsels and a shotgun blast of exploding boba (fruit juice balls); to the indulgent s'mores ($6.50), in which your chocolate ice cream rolls are accompanied by a tower of graham crackers and a pair of marshmallows on a stick (toasted to order with a blowtorch), then crisscrossed with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. The thin, carefully crafted rolls are bewitching, but observing the ice cream chefs at work is half the fun. It's akin to performance art, complete with "oohs" and "aahs" from the crowd and inevitable cellphone videos. It's grand theater of dessert.
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WASSCE: WAEC Begins 2nd Registration For Private Candidates
The registration for the second series of private candidates for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins today.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) made this known in a statement released on Sunday.
The spokesman of the examination body, Demianus Ojijeogu, said registration will begin on Monday, May 14 and will end on July 6, 2018.
Ojijeogu explained that the registration procedure has been designed to accommodate biometric features that will be used for validation at the examination centre.
"After obtaining the registration pin, candidates should log on to www.waeconline.org,"
"Walk –in candidates, who wish to write the examination after the close of entries may be accommodated provided they register less than 24 hours to the scheduled time of the paper they intend to write. The walk-in candidate's fee is 25000 only," WAEC stated.
The statement also instructs special needs' candidates to register online and state clearly their disabilities: blind, low vision, spastic, speech etc.
"Candidates must conclude registration within two weeks of first access to the website during registration period," the statement said.
The council said candidates are expected to pay a registration fee of N13,950 and a commission of N500 to banks and accredited agents.
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Arsenal have thrown their support behind an anti-homophobia campaign with this superb video.
The Gunners have teamed up with Paddy Power, Stonewall and the Gay Football Supporters' Network to tackle one of the toughest challenges in sport.
Rainbow coloured boot laces have been dispatched to every single professional player in the UK, including youth and women's teams, alongside deliveries to all MPs and leading political figures.
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Rough Riders In The City Of Accra
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When I got robbed at gunpoint, I willing gave my bag to the somewhat nervous, middle-aged man with plump belly waving the gun around. He thought he was getting a laptop. All he got was a Thomas Merton Christian theology book. What was he going to do with that? Read it?! As he jumped over the gutter and fell in with water up to his waist, I played a risk and laughed and insulted him as he scuttled away. A younger, more focused guy and I would have been scared.ReplyDelete
lol. I would freely offer it.ReplyDelete
@Grahamghana... that's so funny. I would love to see his disappointment.
sorry, grahamghana. my office mate was robbed right in front of the building last monday. they tried to hurt him and then changed their minds. we strongly believe he avoided the hospital because he was in a suit! imagine the rubbish (good he was let off, but ridiculous reason, meaning he would have landed in the surgery if he had been in jeans).ReplyDelete
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Tti Christmas Party and Talent Show
13 Dec 2013
Merry Christmas!!! Thanks for an incredibly festive Christmas Party everyone! And all the singers and dancers and actors for the talent show - Tti students and staff are very talented people!
Congratulations DAVIDE GIANFERRO our STUDENT of the MOMENT!
12 Dec 2013
We are pleased to announce that DAVIDE GIANFERRO is Tti School's STUDENT of the MOMENT! Congratulations Davide and thank you!
Tti Staff Reunion!
02 Dec 2013
Tti Staff Reunion! (ten years on)
Some of our former teachers met in Camden at the weekend!
Greg, Vicky, Sian , Kit and Fiona along with four children!!!
Do you remember any of them?
Congratulations Matt!
14 Nov 2013
Congratulations to Matt Bryden, one of our teaching team, for getting a Distinction in his MA in Creative Writing - Well done!
New Blog!
11 Nov 2013
Tti School has it's very own blog! Visit ttischool.wordpress.com to gain an insight into the lives, experiences, thoughts and exploits of the people working and studying at ttischool.com, Camden, London.
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Mihoko Hosoi - STUDENT of the MOMENT!
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Mihoko has been a wonderful and diligent student during her time here at Tti.
She has been studious, modest and a pleasure to teach. Since arriving at Tti, she has made significant progress which was proven in a recent level test when she made the jump from Pre- Intermediate to Intermediate.
Mihoko is always very supportive of her classmates and helped out when one of her peers felt ill which to us demonstrates the true Tti spirit!!
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…making your own healthy fruit yogurt
When I first started packing my lunches, I would throw in a fruit yogurt as my "something sweet". Fortunately for my health, I happened upon a day-time talk show that went on a comprehensive rant of all the ways in which fruit yogurts had far worse things in them than plain yogurt. Even if I know that it's very complicated to stay away from all processed foods in today's world, I decided that taking the time to make these simple yogurt cups was worth the health benefit. It's like making your own fruit yogurt, but without all the unnecessary extras that commercial kinds contain.
Frozen, a great alternative to fresh
You can do this with fresh fruit like cubed apples and pears, or if you're lucky enough to have affordable, quality berries, they would be even more fun.
In Paris though, depending on the season, it can be tough and rather expensive to score fresh berries and so-called "exotic" fruit. The logical next step then was to go with frozen and boy, are we spoiled with freshly frozen fruit in France. Thanks to Picard, a frozen foods store that carries all kinds of frozen, unprocessed berries, as well as mango, figs and pineapple, we have access to the fun, nutritious fruit choices all year round.
Packing ahead
On Sundays or sometimes Mondays, I'll get prepared for the week of lunches by putting a few of these yogurt cups together. Now as far as fruit and toppings go, the combinations are probably endless. The important thing to know is that you can make these several days in advance and they will happily keep in the fridge until you need to grab one for the day.
- Start with the fruit on the bottom layer. As it thaws, it will render some juices, so make sure you are using a container that is leak-proof.
- Add the topping. Depending on what fruit you're using, you can choose to sweeten things slightly with honey, maple syrup or jam. When I use fruits like pineapple and mango, I like adding some unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Spoon about two heaped tablespoons of Greek yogurt or "fromage blanc" on top.
- If you're lucky enough to be able to find chia seeds (or have an awesome friend from the US willing to bring it back for you), I like to put a small teaspoon on top of the frozen fruit as the moisture softens them up and they add an extra burst of protein to your daily intake.
For breakfast..
These work really well as a packed breakfast if you pack some Simple Muesli on the side. Remember that any dry add-ins should be packed separately as the moisture from the fruit and the yogurt will make cereal and nuts go soft, depriving you of the ever important crunch factor!


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Origins of Ethnic Diversity in Penang, Malaysia
Diversity is the catalyst for Penang Malaysia's best festivals. In the State of Penang Malaysia over 94% of the population is divided in to 3 large sub-groups 1) Malay 2) Chinese or 3) Tamil Indian.
The origin of Penang's diversity was the expansionist ambitions of the British Empire. In Malaysia, the colonial interests of the British were primarily in Malaysia's rich agricultural potential. In particular, tin mining and rubber plantations were the main attractions.
During WWI and WWII global demand for these commodities exploded! Therefore, the British strongly encouraged immigrants from their other colonies in India and China to come and work in Malaysia's tin mines, sea ports and rubber plantations. Additionally, the immigrants would provide financing from their home countries and they also filled administrative positions in the growing local economy.
As a result, strong Tamil Indian and Chinese ethnic communities were formed in Penang, Malaysia. These communities would remain here along with the indigenous Malay population after Malaysian independence at the end of WWII.
Ethnicity Population Percentage
Chinese 689,800 41.5%
Indian 166,000 10%
Malay (Bumiputra) 693,100 41.7%
Others 4,700 0.3%
Foreign 103,300 6.2%
The Primary Penang Festivals
The lasting legacy of British colonialism in Penang is cultural diversity. Additionally, the three primary ethnic groups of Penang all remain devoted to the cultural and religious practices of their forefathers. As a result, there is an eclectic mix of ethnic holidays every year. More recently, these traditional Penang festivals have been supplemented with community events that further enhance their appeal to visitors.
Nonetheless, the four primary Penang festivals are Wesak Day, Thaipusam, Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri. All 4 of these ethnic celebrations carry strong religious and cultural implications. These Penang Festivals are all centered around religious and cultural themes. The primary religions being Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese deities and Islam respectively. Additionally, this religious diversity is further divided along ethic lines – Tamil Indian (Hindu), Chinese (Buddhist) and Malay (Islam).
Penang Festivals Occur Worldwide
However, these festivals are certainly not exclusive to Penang. It is important to note that these cultural festivals occur globally wherever communities of Tamil Indian, Buddhist, Chinese or Muslim populations exist. What is unique about Penang is that all of these festivals are celebrated here.
To be clear, Malaysia is a multicultural country and the multicultural Penang Festivals are for everyone who wishes to join in. Nonetheless, the celebrations are still heavily divided along ethnic lines just the same.
Below, is a short description of the 4 main Penang Festival celebrations. Please note that the list is not all inclusive and there are many additional celebrations here throughout the year.
Thaipusam Festival
The word Thaipusam can be broken down into 2 words. Thai which means the Tamil month of January/February and Pusam is the name of a star. The Pusam star reaches it's highest point in the night sky on the day of the Thaipusam celebration. Additionally, this Penang festival is held during the full moon that occurs during the month of "Thai".
Thaipusam is predominately celebrated by Tamil Indians in countries that have a large Tamil population. Malaysia has a large population of Tamil Indians, therefore the Penang Thaipusam festival is huge including all of the domestic and international visitors.
The ancient theme of the celebration was the giving of the spear "Vel" to Lord Murugan by Parvati and he then used it to vanquish the demon army of "Asuras". Therefore, the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang, Malaysia are centered around Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Murugan.
Penang Thaipusam is centered around two Hindu temples located on Jalan Kabun Bunga near the Penang Botanical Gardens. These two temples are the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple and the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple also known as the "Waterfall Temple". Needless to say, both of these Hindu temples are dedicated to Lord Murugan.
Traditionally, there had only been a silver chariot procession. However, starting in 2017 the Penang Thaipusam festival included both a silver and golden chariot procession. As a result, in both 2017 and 2018 the 3 day Penang Thaipusam Festival attracted well over 1,000,000 devotees. The Thaipusam festival in George Town, Penang is amazing and should be included as one of the best Penang festivals to attend annually.
Chinese Spring Festival
Also known as "Chinese New Year Celebrations", the Spring Festival is the most significant Chinese holiday of the year. Therefore, every year in January/February the Chinese celebrate the change from winter solstice to spring equinox. The Chinese new year falls on the new moon that begins annually between January 21 and February 20.
The Chinese Spring Festival celebrations start on the eve preceding the new moon and end on the 15th day of the following calendar month. In China it is a national holiday and it is also devoutly celebrated by other countries that have large Chinese populations. Therefore, Chinese Spring festival is one of the most spectacular Penang Festivals.
As a result, there are fireworks displays nearly every night during Chinese New Year celebrations. Additionally, there is the annual Chinese New Year Street Party event. During this event the city of Georgetown closes off a large section of the city to vehicle traffic.
Throughout this closed off area there are many stages set up for performers. There is also a large selection of Chinese food delights to indulge in. Plus, there are the stage performances featuring traditional music and dance including the dragon dance and also the lion dance.
Pai Ti Kong Penang Festival
The majority of the Chinese population in George Town, Penang are of Hokkien descent. Pai Ti Kong Festival is celebrated on the 9th day of the Chinese New Year and this is a very special day for the Hokkien Chinese population in George Town. As a result, this day is commonly referred to as the "Hokkien New Year". Specifically, the
Hokkiens are honoring the "Jade Emperor" also known as the "God of Heaven".
The Hokkiens believe that the Jade Emperor saved their ancestors from a ruthless army in ancient China. Therefore, the Hokkiens pay tribute every year during the annual Spring Festival celebrations.
This celebration, also know as Pai Ti Kong Festival begins on the eve of the 8th day of Chinese New Year on Pengkalan Weld at Chew Jetty. This is considered to be one of the most politically important Penang festivals and every year the Chief Minister attends the celebrations. Visitors are bedazzled with gratuitous fireworks displays and Kim Cua offering fires light up the night.
Wesak Day Festival
Wesak is a deviation from the Pali term Vesakha. Wesak Day commemorates the birthday, enlightenment and Paranirvana (death) of Gautama Buddha. Therefore, the celebration is very important to Buddhists worldwide. As a result, all nations with a sizable population of Buddhist devotees engage in the annual celebration.
Wesak Day celebrations are held during every spring season although they typically are not held on the same day in every country. However, they are based on the same Theravada Buddhist traditions.
The Chinese population in Penang is mostly Buddhist and therefore Wesak Day is an important festival here. Other important symbols of Buddhist dedication include the Kek Lok Si Temple or "Temple of Supreme Bliss" in Hokkien.
Kek Lok Si is believed to be the largest Buddhist temple in all of Malaysia. There are several temples on the grounds that were built over a period of about 40 years. A popular attraction is the "Pagoda of Rama VI" also known as the "Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas".
Wesak Day Procession
Wesak Day celebrations begin very early in the morning when Buddhist devotees flock to the local temples to meditate and pay tribute. Additionally, throughout the day acts of charity take place such as the distribution of free vegetarian meals and doves are also set free.
However, the celebrations don't reach their apex until evening and the commencement of the Wesak Day Procession. The grand procession begins at the Malaysian Buddhist Association on 182 Burma Road and passes through the streets of George Town.
The procession includes beautiful floats covered with flowers, children singing, monks chanting and sprinkling holy water on devotees. This annual Wesak Day celebration has been held in George Town every year since 1949!
Eid al-Fitr Muslim Festival
Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday celebration that commemorates the end of the Ramadan fast. As a result, the celebration begins only after the conclusion of the month long fast of Ramadan. Similar to other Penang festivals, the day it begins can fluctuate.
The reason for the fluctuation is that observers wait until the arrival of the new moon which concludes the month of Ramadan and ushers in the new month. This is typically June/July on the western calendar. However, the arrival of the new moon must be verified by local authorities and therefore varies by locality worldwide.
In Malaysia, Eid al-Fitr is known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The Malay translation of Hari Raya is "celebration day". Similar to the other Penang festivals, Hari Raya has great significance in Malaysia especially because it is a majority Muslim country.
During Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Muslims in Malaysia greet each other commonly with "Selamat Hari Raya" which means "Happy Eid". It is a time when workers in the city return home to the villages and visit family members. Additionally, it is common for Malaysian Muslims to wear traditional clothing for the celebration and to welcome neighbors into their homes.
Fireworks are used during the celebration however, their usage is not nearly as prolific as with the Chinese New Year Penang festivals. Traditionally, large fireworks have been manufactured out of bamboo although their usage has proved very dangerous due to the magnitude of the explosion. Therefore, authorities have banned their usage in many areas especially during early morning hours of Ramadan.
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First of all, thank you to those who took the time to nominate their friends and loved ones for the Giving is Awesome portrait session. Your stories were very compelling, and this decision was certainly not easy! After much thought and input from my panel of experts (i.e. friends and family I trust to help me make imporant decisions ;-)...I have selected the family nominated by Christine. (I have not yet been in touch with the family and don't want to share any information here on the blog that they may not want made public.) The chosen family will receive a free portrait session, 16x20 gallery wrap, 4x6 prints of all session images, and a CD of high-resolution files (valued at $1000)!
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The consumption of alcohol, what can parents do? Rehabilitated Alcoholics Association (ARAL) of Lebrija with help of council has organized a talk on the subject of alcohol That it took place at eight in the afternoon yesterday. Where they talked about consumption of alcohol what can parents do? At the meeting, especially, they gave great importance to the responsibility that parents must have and also the education they must give to their children, and they explained that today "there is no single model when it comes to educating children," each family has a different way to educate They were told that they must transmit sound information on the subject of alcohol.
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What are Vaping and Vape Juice Used For?
There are a lot of people today who smokes that now prefers on using electronic cigarettes because for the reason where they want to quit smoking or because they want to lessen their costs on smoking. There's also the reason where there are new regulations nowadays on the general public that smokers are advised to adjust for them to avoid conflicts. However with the creation of electronic cigarettes, it gave smokers various benefits and advantages.
Cigarettes like these are being powered through a small battery that helps energize its atomizer, which then will convert the vape juice to vapor, which is safe to inhale and is at the same time odorless. Electronic juices like these are placed inside a nicotine cartridge and are also being sold in various flavors and strengths. This would be one of the reasons why there are many smokers today that now prefers the use of electronic cigarettes because it doesn't just help improve their smoking experience, but it also helps to cut down the costs. Smokers that wants to quit smoking, it is advised that they follow a step-by-step process because certain vape juices comes with its own strength, which can be adjusted from the full level to the weakest level.
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Tree planting for SDGsMay 11, 2016
6 MAY 2016, 10 a.m. - Astana- KAZGUU University. A tree planting event has taken place at KAZGUU University to raise awareness about Sustainable Development Goals in Kazakhstan and contribute to greening of Astana. The event was organized jointly with the Earth Foundation "Sustainable Development".
At the UN Summit (25-27 September 2015), the Member States of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2016-2030 at its core that aim to end extreme poverty, promote equity and opportunity for all, and protect the planet, in close partnership among the nations. Building on the success of MDGs, SDGs are universal goals accepted by all countries and applicable to all – both rich and poor, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities. They are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, environmental and social.
In Kazakhstan jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other partners, the United Nations agencies will be conducting a series of advocacy events throughout the year to raise awareness about SDGs. The tree planting event is the first in that series and calls upon citizens of Kazakhstan to act today with thinking about our future generation and the planet. Participants will include international community, UN staff and youth community.
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I'm expecting a new baby in 3.5 weeks and thought it about time I put together some sort of "area" for it to reside! That said, I've had most of the stuff it needs from when Ewan was little (all stuffed in cupboards) but I have purchased a few new things for him (yes, a boy) to call his own.
The other thing you probably need to know is that we are a two bedroom household and until the new baby is big enough to reside with his big brother, he will be bunking in with us. That means, I have decided not to create a really "cute baby" kind of set up, but more of a "you'll fit in with Mum and Dad's bedroom" kind of look.
Now, I have a very earthy kind of style and not wanting to compromise too much on how my bedroom looks, I've fit the baby's decor in to suit us, which means it's a lot more neutral and less "baby" than what I would probably create for him if he had his own room. That said, I actually really love how it's come up and how the baby stuff has blended in quite well with the adult room. It doesn't hit you that this is an adult bedroom with a baby stuffed in the corner!
I have decided to put the new bassinet next to the bed so I barely have to move in the middle of the night when he wakes! I didn't have a bassinet when we had Ewan so the Seed Organic cradle is a new addition to our baby items. I purchased it second hand from the local classifieds, Gumtree for $140 which was a really good buy considering these RRP for $350 new. I knew it was the bassinet I wanted through a bit of research so I put an add on Gumtree, asking if anyone had one they wanted to sell and sure enough, had a response. I think this is a really good way to see if you can get what you want without having to wait months, hoping one becomes available (or going out and buying one new). The chest of drawers is one I already had, it used to house photo albums but I've found a new home for them and now it is the new babies. Last addition was a few Autumn leaves which I've stuck onto the wall with Blu-tack.
In the cradle I have purchased a few new blankets. The one with cute little pictures is by an Austrian designer called David Fussenegger. They usually retail for a fortune in the really fancy home wares stores but I found a few cheap through an eBay seller for $53 each. It sounds expensive but these are organic cotton and actually not a lot more expensive than your average blanket purchased at a baby store.
The little grey one at the end of the bed is from Waverley woollen mills in Launceston. Since we are having a winter baby, I figure you can never have enough blankets.
Under the cradle I have a large basket, found at an op shop for $4 which I have all the extra linen and warm blankets. It is in great condition and only needed a wash before I was able to put it to use.
I already had these picture frames on the wall but I have now placed a few different pictures in them. The birds are a print a dear friend gave me by an artist called Leah Brown.
The smaller frames have cut out pictures from a Little Golden book in them and a photo of the new baby when he was only 19 weeks in utero. On top of each frame I have stuck some Crayola crayons to again "kiddify" the frames a bit more (subtly)!
Over the other side of the room I have placed a comfortable rocking chair which I purchased off Gumtree for $50. The table was one I had, as is the lamp.
The blanket is another by David Fussenegger and the cushion by designers Pony Rider (which I already had). I think this spot will be lovely for sunny Winter days when I need a quiet place to relax with bub (rather than out in the hustle and bustle of the main living area).
I've been having so much fun washing all the clothes and putting them away, ready for the arrival. Fortunately I didn't need a thing clothes wise as I had it all from Ewan and it's all still in perfect condition.
So there you have it, my non conventional baby space. I'm pleased with the results and the small amount of money I've had to spend to create it. Most of all, I had lots of fun putting it together whilst Ewan napped today. Now for the baby to come and try it out...


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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Making a Home in Memphis
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- P!nky said...
I'm so glad you're so happy!!!! It sounds wonderful :)!
- July 23, 2015 at 5:59 AM
- Kay R. said...
Ive read every word. Im so glad you're happy girlie and let me tell you, it radiates through your words. I can hear the happiness. You two sound like you're having a blast (as it should be) and I cant wait to read more about it!
- July 23, 2015 at 6:19 AM
- MakeMeUpMia said...
Well I'm so glad you're loving this wonderful & exciting adventure. And never let it stop being a wonderful & exciting adventure :) Your morning routine sounds pretty similar to ours haha. 5:30 am smoothies handed over to him in a red solo cup as he's off to work. Love it!
- July 23, 2015 at 6:43 AM
- Amy's Fashion Blog said...
glad you are doing good. Enjoy your time not working.
- July 23, 2015 at 6:51 AM
- courtney jones said...
I am so glad you are having a great time in Memphis and in your new home! It is so much better starting the adventure with someone you love and I am sure you will not regret a thing.
- July 23, 2015 at 7:22 AM
First of all, thanks for making a triumphant return to le blog. I've missed you :) I'm glad you're plowing right on through the potential challenges of your new situation and settling right into happy and harmonious. And this is only the beginning! Cheers to more positive updates on all fronts coming soon :)
- July 23, 2015 at 7:39 AM
- kailyn said...
you make moving sound so easy..but i'm glad you're back and you're happy and he's happy. and i can't wait for adventures and car singing snaps - which have been away for too long - and i love you and kbye.
- July 23, 2015 at 8:07 AM
- Helene in Between said...
sounds like you being so domestic! I'm not good at being domestic at all. what's your smoothie recipe?!
- July 23, 2015 at 8:42 AM
- Nadine Lynn said...
Sounds like you have had a great time settling in! And look at you being the perfect stay at home gf I love it!!! Sounds like Memphis has been kind to you, and that is awesome!
- July 23, 2015 at 9:06 AM
- MacKensie said...
hahaha I was wondering why you were drinking a pineapple in your pjs. You're too much fun. So glad you're happy. Now it's time for OUR long distance relationship to begin. FT soon?!
- July 23, 2015 at 12:33 PM
- Julia said...
Sounds like you're very happy, so glad everything is going well for you!
- July 23, 2015 at 12:41 PM
- Tracy said...
Oh my gosh how adorable are you?! This is just the sweetest. So happy to hear that things are going so well!
- July 23, 2015 at 3:49 PM
- Kristen @ See You In A Porridge said...
i'm glad everything is going so well! when i was in between jobs for 2 weeks i certainly didn't clean / cook / do anything, so go you! really, i'm glad things are going so fabulously. i wish someone would make me a breakfast smoothie!
- July 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM
- Laura Darling said...
Sounds like you are settling in well! I'm glad things are going so great! Have a wonderful weekend!
- July 24, 2015 at 7:43 PM
- Myra said...
I love that you're having so much fun! You sound super happy & that is wonderful!
- July 29, 2015 at 10:19 PM
- Kenzie Smith said...
You sound so happy and that makes me so happy! I can imagine that moving across the country came with a lot of changes, but it really sounds like they have all been wonderful :D
- August 2, 2015 at 10:03 PM
- Tracy said...
Yeah girl! Congrats on the new job. I hope your first and second days were two more great days to add to all the ones you've had in your new life so far :)
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Right after Night of Champions I wrote an article that essentially called the WWE out for recycling their storylines. When I saw Scott Armstrong's fast count which lead Daniel Bryan to his second short-lived WWE Championship reign, I said Triple H was going to do to him what he did to Jericho in 2000: Take away the top prize in the WWE. That is exactly what happened the next night on Raw.
I'm going to make another one of those predictions. With John Cena coming back at Hell in a Cell to face Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship, it's clear they're giving that title a push if Cena wears the strap. The only reason to give prestige to the World Heavyweight Championship is to make a unification of the two top championships legit.
This will be shades of the Vengeance pay-per-view which saw Chris Jericho finally becoming not only WWF Champion, but the Undisputed Champion. On that night he won the WCW Heavyweight Championship from the Rock and WWF Championship from Stone Cold. For so long Jericho fought and lost chance after chance to win the big one, only to win the biggest one of them all against legends like Stone Cold and the Rock in the same night.
Daniel Bryan is probably being set up to win the Undisputed Title and that's why he has constantly gotten screwed over in storylines so hard. That sort of win where he beats this generation's Stone Cold and Rock will drive people bonkers from all the anticipation. There will be the usual confetti celebration, explosions, and "YES" chants, which will disintegrate whatever roof the WWE event is under. I figure for this storyline:
John Cena – Stone Cold
Randy Orton – The Rock
Daniel Bryan – Chris Jericho
Kurt Angle – Del Rio
CM Punk – Triple H
The reason why I added CM Punk as Triple H is because Jericho lost the Undisputed Championship to him at that particular storyline's Wrestlemania. Punk always wanted to close off Wrestlemania and since the WWE has been giving in to his fan-favorite demands, they'll probably have him beat Bryan at Wrestlemania. Punk and Bryan are absolute fan favorites so it is what's best for business. Who knows, maybe Paul Heyman will play the role of Stephanie McMahon and be the scorn manager in Daniel Bryan's corner.
But what about Cena? I think at this point in his career he's in pass-the-torch-mode the way guys like Triple H and Shawn Michaels passed the torch to him on the road to solidifying his legacy. He'll probably face the evil Triple H at Wrestlemania with Stone Cold as referee. The man is due for an appearance.
Side note: I mentioned Dock Ellis earlier in this article. At the end his life he claimed to have a substance abuse issue because he admitted to always pitching fucked up. I have to respectfully disagree with his claim of substance abuse. He was one of those rare cases where it worked out for him. The Mets took forty years before they had a no-hitter. He did it two years into his career on a day he didn't even realize he was doing it. In his case he should have substance appreciation.


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I've been travelling today so I decided to wear a watch which can handle multiple time zones.
This watch is by United Colors of Benetton, and also has a link to a watch I've blogged before. In November last year, I blogged a wide strap watch with a replaceable head (rather than strap), and this model is another of those. The watch has a wide rectangular head, but this time with two separate 3 hand dials, each with their own quartz movement. As with the other model, this watch has the crown unusually at the 12 o'clock positions. The back of this watch also has a registered design number, and this watch is 7451111055 (which starts with the same 7451).
The original sale price for this model was €99, but I'm not sure when it was released.


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The news of Michael Jackson's passing sent shockwaves around the world on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Like the most tragic events in history, such as the attacks of 9/11, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard the news. By the same token it was even sadder to see the whole planet mourn his passing. It is rare that one individual can affect the lives of so many generations through music and dance. One must admire the worldwide response to Jackson's death—from the fans that crowded around his birth home in Gary, Indiana, to the Hollywood walk of fame. From the singing and dancing fans that crowded Trafalgar Square in London, to Shanghai, where candlelight vigils were held in his honour. This illustrates the fact that music, as well as other forms of art, transcends all cultural and political boundaries. Furthermore, it should be a government priority to ensure its survival.
Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was criticized for his plans to cut funding the arts in 2008. He infuriated many Canadians when he said that ordinary Canadians were not particularly concerned with the arts (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadavotes/story/2008/09/24/artist-protests.html). To no surprise, he never gave the definition as to what an ordinary Canadian was, nor has he ever apologized for the insult. Yet, many of us ordinary Canadians are proud fans of artists such as Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, Jim Carrey, and many more who have gained an international fan base. Interestingly, these first three artists might not have gotten as far in their careers had they not ventured to the United States. With government cuts to the arts here in Canada, one must wonder how many future icons, like Michael Jackson, our country will probably never know of because they never got their chance.
Many people would rather remind us of Michael Jackson's scandals—from the alleged skin bleaching to the outrageous child molestation charges. Fewer would want us to remember the millions he donated over the years to charity that helped sick children. There's also his donations to AIDS research. Less we forget the We Are The World project that got other artists involved in order to help fight famine in Africa.
When I was a youngster everyone wanted to be like Michael Jackson. My classmates and I tried to dance like him, I went even further, learning to sing like him. I even learned the dance moves to Thriller when I was about 6 years old (Okay, I confess. MC Hammer came a little later but I won't get into that right now). As it turns out, even today, people around the world from my generation and others, notably those from different ethnic backgrounds, are no different when it came to Jackson's music.
It was reported a while back that Saddam Hussein was a huge James Bond fan (http://www.007.info/News12.asp). There are even photographs of Kim Jong Il impersonating Elvis circulating the planet. I wouldn't be surprised if Osama Bin Laden listened to the Jackson 5, Beyonce, or 50 cent on his I-pod—who knows. But if there's one thing that can unify a planet, it is the arts. As to why anyone would want to do anything to suppress the one thing that unifies us all—as Stephen Harper has done—is beyond comprehension.
Personally, I was anxiously awaiting Jackson's comeback tour and would have paid big bucks to see him perform in Montreal, had he ever come here. But the fact is that he was under a lot of pressure and had health problems, as was reported a few times earlier this year. It is very sad for the world to lose such a gifted artist. He was and will be one of the greatest people in history who wanted nothing more than to heal the world. With a planet in mourning, many of us only wished that he was strong enough to heal himself.


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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerb erg Backs Net Neutrality And "Free Basics
NEW DELHI – Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said he supported net neutrality "100%", but added that he also strongly backed zero rating.
Facebook's initiative, Internet.org, rebranded as 'Free Basics' a couple of months ago, has generated much debate on the subject. The service, delivered in collaboration with telecom operators, allows access to online content on "basics" such as health, education and employment and subscribers aren't charged for the data used.
Activists argue that such "zero rating" plans go against the principle of net neutrality. But Zuckerberg believes that's "going too far".
Answering a question put to him at Facebook's first Town Hall Q&A in India, held at IIT, Delhi, he said: "Net neutrality is a very important principle and we do a lot to support it in terms of pushing for regulation. This debate [exists] because countries are going around trying to figure out what their regulation should be."
He said it was important to consider "where it hurts people" while framing regulations. "If you're trying to watch videos on YouTube or Netflix and the operator wants to charge, that hurts people. But it is also possible to take this too far."


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Are you criticising yourself too much?
Are you sabotaging your own happiness ?
Relationships … Are you trying to win every argument & not looking for a win-win situation ?
Would you language be able to change how you get along ?
Is the way you believe & therefore act harming your wealth ?
do you need to change your mindset to become more positive ?
Is your chance of succeeding being hampered by not having enough vision ?
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It is the third Crazy4Chllenges challenge for May, so it is sketch week. Barbara has a great sketch, created by Frances, for us to play with this week.
I used a fairly new Memory Box die to ccreate the negative blossoms. The designer papers used are all froom Papertrey Ink along with the matching cardstock. The sentiment is from Art Stamps. I added a heart brad along with two smaller circle brads, and that is about it.
Be sure to stop in to the Crazies Blog to see the many ways that the DT used the same sketch and yet came up with fabulously varied results.


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I have a good news to share with you all. As you are all aware that I have been a DT with Crafters Corner( A leading craft store in India) for the past 8months now and I have been working with their amazing products.
Crafters Corner is the sole DISTRIBUTOR of PLAID products in India and I am now the chosen one to be the EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER for PLAID Products with Crafters Corner.
I am so excited and thrilled with this honor as I have always loved playing with paints and altering stuff. There is is a lot more here than just paints and I hope to keep you updated with their products and give tutorials about them too.
So join me every Thursday for some PLAID fun.
Here is a link to the Crafters Corner blog too.
Thank you so much for stopping by and I look forward to your continued support.
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Tuesday, 16 August 2011 11:51 AM
Rupert Murdoch was "confused or misinformed" when he gave testimony to British lawmakers probing phone hacking by News Corp.'s News of the World tabloid, the company's former U.K. law firm said.
The alleged confusion resulted in News Corp.'s chairman giving "inaccurate and misleading" statements about why the company's U.K. unit hired Harbottle & Lewis LLP in 2007 when it was faced with phone-hacking claims, the firm said in a letter to parliament made public today. Murdoch had said he relied on the firm's 2007 letter that he said gave News Corp. a clean bill of health.
Murdoch, who testified with his son James last month, may have confused Harbottle's "narrow" focus on an employment lawsuit with that of BCL Burton Copeland, another firm that performed a nine-month review of potential privacy breaches at the News International unit, the firm said.
Harbottle & Lewis, based in London, "was not retained to provide News International with a 'good conduct' certificate which it could show Parliament, or anyone else, years after the event and for wholly different purposes," the firm said in the letter. "Such use of its advice was expressly prohibited under its terms of engagement."
A call to BCL Burton Copeland about its probe wasn't immediately returned. News Corp. has declined to comment on the new letters published today.
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Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which heard testimony last month from the Murdochs and former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks, sought new statements after conflicting comments were filed with lawmakers by other former executives. The scandal has led to News Corp.'s shuttering of the 168-year-old newspaper and forced it to abandon a 7.8 billion-pound ($12.8 billion) bid for the rest of British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc.
Jon Chapman, a former director of legal affairs at News International for eight years until he quit in June, said Harbottle & Lewis's review of e-mails in 2007 was "limited in scope" and took place after the tabloid's former royal reporter, Clive Goodman, sued for wrongful termination after being released from prison. Goodman and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire had been jailed for phone hacking.
Chapman and Daniel Cloke, the former head of human resources at News International, reviewed e-mails between Goodman and five others at the company at the request of Les Hinton, then the chief executive officer of the U.K. unit, before they were passed to Harbottle & Lewis.
Chapman and Cloke found "no reasonable evidence of knowledge by others of voice-mail interception in the e-mails reviewed," Chapman said. "Neither Mr. Cloke nor myself, nor Harbottle & Lewis, were tasked with looking for evidence of any other potentially illegal activities in the 2007 e-mail review."
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The analysis of the radioactive aerosol scavenging by rain after the Chernobyl accident highlights some differences between the modelling studies and the environmental measurements. Part of this gap is due to the uncertainties on the scavenging efficiency of aerosol particles by raindrops, in particular for drops with a diameter larger than one millimeter. The IRSN (Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire) has decided to launch an experimental study to measure with a better accuracy the scavenging efficiency of large raindrops. The scavenging efficiency of aerosol has been determined by measuring precisely the mass of aerosol particles collected by a single drop after its path through an atmosphere loaded with particles. The collection efficiencies for drop diameters of 2 mm and 2.6 mm (previously unknown for atmospheric aerosols) are measured. The impact of these new data on modeling of the washout of the atmosphere by the rain is noticed.
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There's a KB article that pretty much covers it: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/898060/ . For my money, a really good KB article, with detailed symptoms that allow you to quickly diagnose the problem from a network capture.
MS05-019 was re-released this month, and the update contains fixes for the problems listed in the KB. If you installed the original release of MS05-019 on any computer, it's a Really Good Idea to upgrade that to the new version as soon as you can.
And if nothing else, if you're having a weird connectivity problem, just check WindowsUpdate isn't offering the newer version to you.
Windows Server 2003 SP1 wasn't affected by the vulnerability, but is affected by the issues documented in the KB article above; if you're affected (easy to tell from a network capture), give PSS a call to obtain the hotfix.


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So, today in random news I recently decided to become a supporter on the Guardian. The BBC's continuous pandering to the royals has been pissing me off more than usual lately (newsflash: I'm anti royal family) and I've found that the Guardian has actually replaced the BBC as my go-to "let's check in on how screwed up the world is today" destination.
I noticed the message on the site today asking me to sign up (not that I've not seen it before, but still) and after discovering that it now costs less than an annual Playstation Plus subscription I thought hey, why the hell not. They accept Paypal as well, which is always nice as it saves me having to hunt down my card from wherever the pugs have randomly dragged my purse today, so that's one conversion barrier neatly bypassed. In fact the whole signup was pretty slick and smooth, on par with an Amazon checkout but without the hustle.
Of course after something so profoundly adult-ish on a Saturday afternoon I went back to writing fanfiction like a normal lunatic, which for various reasons led me to the always-invaluable www.fantasynamegenerators.com. This site is on my adblocking whitelist because a) it is genuinely useful so I don't mind the creator earning from it and b) its advertising is discreet and doesn't make the site entirely unusable in the process.
Now given that I had, no more than one quarter of an hour earlier, literally just counted myself as an onsite conversion (and from organic, no less) for The Guardian, I was rather surprised to be greeted by this (on the Viking Name Generator page, if you must know, but that's not really the point):
Um. Open another tab, check email…nope, there's the subscription confirmation, right in my inbox.
I wish I could say this is the first time I've seen this sort of thing, or even that it was the first time I've had it happen so painfully obviously to me. I can't, of course. Not even close.
All together now, boys and girls: don't target your converters just after they convert.
Aside from the fact that this is a wasted bid effort, not to mention inventory that could have far more usefully gone to someone else, this kind of "haunting" effect is the sort of thing that can really alienate today's web-savvy consumers to a brand. Now I work in digital marketing so I can just sigh, roll my eyes, rant on my blog and move on with my life without any real change in my sentiments to the Guardian as a journalistic entity, but the average web user does not (gasp) work in this field.
On the whole, consumers don't like ads. They tolerate them. It's just a fact of marketing life. But tolerance levels go sharply down and irritation goes sharply up when ads are irrelevant, too persistent, interfere with whatever the user was trying to do in the first place (I'm looking at you, YouTube pre-roll) or are otherwise just poorly targeted.
Say, for example, by trying to sell a user something they bought less than fifteen minutes ago.
Now remarketing, properly handled, is an immensely powerful tool. So, frankly, is display prospecting when done correctly. I would never in a million years suggest that a brand abandons its display/RTB efforts provided the appropriate KPIs look good and brand safety is assured (check your white and blacklists folks – is NakedFurriesRUs.com really where you want your high end luxury name appearing?) so no need to start setting fires just yet.
But please, please turn your brain on and think when setting up your targeting options. I'm by no means claiming this is always as simple as finding a decent Viking name generator in the riches of the internet – Mona Elesseily's excellent article about GDN targeting and layering is a great read, if nothing else to show how complex just this single network can be to sort out properly – but since when was something only worth doing if it was easy?
Rakuten Marketing recently ran some surveys around online advertising and amongst the other interesting (and worrying) things they discovered was that a whole bunch of people around the world associate ads with "other negative online experiences like fake news."
Awkward. Especially for this particular example!
While the immediate "last click" ramifications of such an advertising faux pas may seem insignificant to the point of ridiculousness, in today's ever-more-crowded online marketplace it is critical to realise that brand preference and good, old-fashioned, squishy feelings play more of a factor than ever before. Yes, you got the conversion right now, but if you continue to stalk your new customer with crappily-targeted display creatives you're not only going to piss them off but alienate them to your brand and very potentially lose them as a customer in the near – if not immediate – future.
Given how much it probably cost you, considering all touchpoints and appropriate channel attribution, to acquire that customer in the first place, doing something that actively drives down their lifetime value to your business is so far beyond stupid that it can barely see stupid in the distance.
I may forgive the Guardian its little whoops moment because I know the struggle (and really enjoyed their recent article about tardigrades), but the vast majority of users will be far less generous!
Besides, every time you advertise unnecessarily to a recent converter a kitten gets brutally shot by a floating hand.
Isn't that reason enough to sort out your targeting strategy?
Edit 16th August 2017 – someone just sent me the below message on Facebook in response to my sharing of this post. Case in point, much? 🙁
Aaand someone else sent me this over Slack as well (the booking he made was for next week, and they're already trying to get him to book again). Shocking.
Anyone else have any classic retargeting failures they'd like to share – especially ones that alienated them from the brand in question?


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Comprehensive Transition
Comprehensive Transition
2015 has seen a dramatic build in momentum in relation to Comprehensive Reporting. Since November 2013, when the first dataloads of Comprehensive Reporting data landed on the bureau in New Zealand, there is been exponential growth in terms of the quantity of Comprehensive Reporting data now held on the bureau.
With eight providers across a range of industries (Telecommunications, Utilities, Finance Companies, Banks) loading data in New Zealand, the likelihood of hitting a file with Comprehensive data has increased to over 50% in 2015. In addition to the high hit rate, it is exciting to find that nearly half of those with comprehensive reporting data have more than one account recorded.
This depth of data is paving the way for some clear 'early adopter' advantages for those Credit Providers who have started contributing their data. The next challenge for many credit providers is to ensure that their systems and processes catch up, enabling them to start consuming Comprehensive Reporting data and seeing the real benefits. It is expected that there will be significant value in the acceptance of customers who were considered high risk in the traditional negative reporting environment, but are now potential accepts in a Comprehensive Reporting environment. They can be easily identified using the DI Consumer Risk Score (CRS) which will highlight low risk customers by combining all data held on an individual's credit file to provide a highly predictive risk indicator.
As comprehensive reporting data builds up on the database, the CRS will change dynamically and become an even better predictor of risk. There will also clearly be customers who are now considered high risk, but do not have the traditional high risk predictors present on their files. With a similar pattern emerging in Australia, we can expect to see significant volume build up over 2015.
There are positive indicators in the market showing that the Banking industry will be contributing data to the mix within the next six months.


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Information technology -- Security techniques -- Guidelines for the analysis and interpretation of digital evidence
Technologies de l'information - Techniques de sécurité - Lignes directrices pour l'analyse et l'interprétation des preuves numériques
ISO/IEC 27042:2015 provides guidance on the analysis and interpretation of digital evidence in a manner which addresses issues of continuity, validity, reproducibility, and repeatability. It encapsulates best practice for selection, design, and implementation of analytical processes and recording sufficient information to allow such processes to be subjected to independent scrutiny when required. It provides guidance on appropriate mechanisms for demonstrating proficiency and competence of the investigative team. Analysis and interpretation of digital evidence can be a complex process. In some circumstances, there can be several methods which could be applied and members of the investigative team will be required to justify their selection of a particular process and show how it is equivalent to another process used by other investigators. In other circumstances, investigators may have to devise new methods for examining digital evidence which has not previously been considered and should be able to show that the method produced is "fit for purpose". Application of a particular method can influence the interpretation of digital evidence processed by that method. The available digital evidence can influence the selection of methods for further analysis of digital evidence which has already been acquired. ISO/IEC 27042:2015 provides a common framework, for the analytical and interpretational elements of information systems security incident handling, which can be used to assist in the implementation of new methods and provide a minimum common standard for digital evidence produced from such activities.
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The kitchen is well equipped for everyday cooking, from nut cracker and garlic press to food processor and there is a four ring gas cooker/oven, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge freezer and ample crockery, cutlery and china are provided.
There is also a washing machine in the utility room.
The lounge area has a modern wood burning stove, and television with English FreeSat channels, French channels and a DVD player. A WiFi connection is also available. The lounge French doors lead out to the sunny patio, with garden furniture for relaxing and sun bathing.
The second lounge has another FreeSat TV with a cinema surround sound DVD.
The dining area has a table and chairs for six people.
The second dining area has a table and chairs for 8 people
There is a large pretty twin bedroom off the lounge with an en-suite wet room shower and toilet. The large upstairs double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony facing south with views over the open countryside. There are a further 2 bedrooms (double and twin) sharing a bathroom.
The gite has its own private parking at the rear of the property and an enclosed patio area with a barbeque and eating area.
There is a swimming pool for the use of the gite.
The grounds of 10 acres has many wild flowers and orchids, including the elusive Bee and Pyramid varieties and Snakehead Fritillaries down by the stream from which the property gets its name. Many wild birds such as Hen Harriers, Buzzards, Golden Oriels and Hoopoes, can be seen in the woods and fields around. Hare, Wild Boar and Deer can be spotted in the fields and woodlands.


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In order to enhance the power of local economy and maintain or improve our well-being in daily life, Nagano Prefecture has placed a Suggestion Box for Regulatory Reform to welcome ideas from residents about regulatory reform.
Is there a regulation that interferes with your ambition to start a new business? Or are you concerned about a regulation because it needs to be reformed?
We welcome diverse ideas from all of you.
In Nagano Prefecture, we are promoting a form of regional tourism development which seeks to revitalize the area, bringing together tourism and a variety of industries which support aspects of the regional economy such as agriculture, commerce, welfare, and education.
Upon promotion of a form of regional tourism development that benefits tourists and locals alike, nationwide uniform regulations, which served a singular role in protecting the lifestyles of local citizens, are thought to be the main obstacle in the development of new projects and investment in the evolving environment which surrounds our region.
Accordingly, in order to utilize regional resources effectively and efficiently in the implementation of regional tourism development, we look forward to receiving your ideas for the reform of such standards and regulations.
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Welcome the fall season with a cold glass of beer at the Chicago Botanic Garden's "Autumn Brews: Seasonal Beer Tasting in the Garden." Guests check in at the McGinley Pavilion and receive a wristband, tasting glass, and tasting sheet. Breweries will pour a few different seasonally selected beers in 2-ounce tastings. Light fare and featured beer by the bottle will be available for purchase. Come to "drink in" the best of the season!
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