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UFLY Sports is where the dream of human flight becomes a reality.
From children to seniors everybody can fly, just for fun or to start bodyflight as a new exciting sport.
UFLY Sports is where the dream of human flight becomes a reality.
From children to seniors everybody can fly, just for fun or to start bodyflight as a new exciting sport.
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World Of Dog Training - BLOG
Many dogs show the tendency to guard their possessions from others. I also refer to this as resource guarding or possessive aggression. This happens with space, food, toys or anything the dog perceives as valuable to them. It can also be called social aggression, but to me it's all about[ Read More + ]
Must Know Vaccinations & Prevention For Your Dog (Provided by DVM Patricia Mahoney, Full Circle Veterinary Care) Vaccinations for dogs are important . Here you will learn the must know topics about dog vaccinations and prevention. Rabies is a legal issue as well as a health concern, not only for[ Read More + ]
Important Health Precautions For Your Dog (Provided by DVM Patricia Mahoney, Full Circle Veterinary Care) Giving your dog the things they need is important. In fact, it is our responsibility to know important health precautions for your dog's best interest. If you want your dog to be healthy, feed it[ Read More + ]
Grooming Your Dog (Provided by DVM Patricia Mahoney, Full Circle Veterinary Care) A young puppy doesn't have the natural ability to replenish the oils in their skin until about 12 weeks, so don't groom it more than once a month. If you bathe a dog regularly, be sure to use[ Read More + ]
The idea of putting a dog to "work" might seem strict or tough. However, the breeding origins of dogs are almost always based on some kind of work or service and they will be happier and more fulfilled when given a job to do. There are also many added benefits[ Read More + ]
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Dog aggression stems from a dog's innate desire to control space and dominance. Aggression is the most common and serious behavior problem in dogs. In most dogs, aggression gradually gets worse. If the handler doesn't have means to stop this behavior, it does increase. It's important to be able to[ Read More + ]


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Welcome To Warrior Pest Solutions
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Owner of Warrior Pest Solutions
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We are members of the Entomological Society of America, the National Pest Management Association, and the Michigan Pest Management Association. Also, we are Better Business Bureau A+ rated company.
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John was very responsive to my inquiry, showed up on time and was super courteous. Even though his final recommendations were wait and see if the "guest" showed up again, he did a review of the premises and discussed what we saw and felt his services were not yet needed. I would not hesitate to contact this firm again.
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I had called Warrior Pest Solution for a termite inspection. John answered the phone and was very professional. He got me an appointment with in a couple days and came out and did that inspection. He explained to me everything that he was doing. If you need a pest solution call John.
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Fantastic service and very knowledgeable. John came out to help us address the mice issue at our house and he was able to quickly identify signs of mice and where they were coming in from. John provided tips on keeping them out of the house and resolved a long term issue for us. I highly recommend Warrior Pest Solutions! Looking forward to having John back in the spring to spray for bugs.
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This is the third year we have had John treat our riverfront property for mosquitos, and we highly recommend him. He communicates clearly, does what he says he's going to do, and works hard to accommodate us. The service Warrior Pest Solutions provides allows for us to enjoy our cabin without constant harassment from mosquitos. Thanks John!
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John has been great to work with. Very professional and personable. He listened to our issues and has been attentive to the problem. Fair and reasonable price too. $175 for rodent removal. And when you're afraid of mice like me, it's money well spent honestly.
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We have used John since we moved here in 2018 (or maybe 2019) and have loved how helpful he has been. One of my daughters is Allergic to misquito's and he makes sure they are taken care of. We also had an incident with a single deer mouse, but again there he was to help. Also wasps as well (we moved into an older home). Can't lie he's done a lot for us and a wonderful job!
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John is great. Came on time, did the job right. I feel great about his services. Price was reasonable too. No regrets and, soon, no ants! Update: John told me when he came out that with the number of ants we saw we may need a second treatment. I texted him an update on ant status- that there were a few stragglers even after a couple weeks and he came right out for a reapplication. No hassle, prompt service! Thanks!!
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John was just wonderful. I put in an inquiry on their website and I got a message within an hour or two. He was able to come out the next day to get rid of some cicada killers for us. He was in constant communication with me about what to expect and it was a quick and easy process. Very professional and I would definitely use their services again. I highly recommend John and Warrior Pest Solutions!
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What is Social Media Analytics?
3 Things you Need to Know
- Social media analytics is the gathering data from social media sites and analyzing it to make business decisions.
- The most common use is to focus on customer sentiment and insights.
- Natural language processing (NLP) is key to obtaining accurate customer sentiment.
- Social media analytics became mainstream in 2010.
- There are over 2.3 Billion social media users.
- The most popular social media sites are – Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Reddit.
Social Metrics
Likes, comments, mentions, retweets, and impressions can't stand alone, but they are a necessary step in identifying who your audience is so you can go deeper. step in identifying who your audience is so you can go deeper.
Audience Analysis
Create segments of "feel-alike" consumers that cross demographic lines to expand your audience and offer individualized messaging so consumers feel like you're talking specifically and personally to them. This is also important for community management and offering up the right customer experience.
Social Media Listening
Social Media Listening ups the ante by dialing into more specific aspects of what social users want, need and desire. It's a consumer-centric, as opposed to brand-centric, approach. as opposed to brand-centric, approach.
Competitive Analysis
Look past your own brand to play the hero for dissatisfied customers of competing brands, as well as to spot and leverage industry trends for your own benefit.
Social Media Sentiment Analysis
You need to understand both positive and negative emotions – along with intensity of emotion – to spot customer service issues and reputational threats, as well as influencers to advocate on your behalf.
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Be alerted to emerging trends in real-time, as well as reputational threats and negative posts with crisis potential. The latter is especially important, since the earlier you know something's wrong, the better your chances of stopping a crisis from happening at all.
Social Media Analytics
If You've Never Done a Social Media Audit, Now's the Time
There's no time like the beginning of a new year to do a little housekeeping – like taking stock of your brand and setting new goals for the year ahead. Part of "taking stock" should be performing a social media audit. Here's why. Understanding and setting your...
What the C-Suite Can Learn from Social Media Analytics
As social insights roll in with rapid fire, marketing departments analyze and leverage data to build brand reputations and inform sales conversations. Along the way, what information should be shared with the C-suite – and how? Visual dashboards offer real-time...
Investigating Spikes in Social Media Conversations
Conversation spikes offer exceptional audience insight – and uncovering the information hidden within those spikes requires a little investigating. If you're already using NetBase, this post will guide that thinking. And if you're not using NetBase yet and would like...


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2020 Candlelight Service of Remembrance
This is a digital event. You should receive information in your ticket or from the host about how to join online.
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Please join us for a meaningful evening of remembrance where reflections on the themes of Memory, Hope, Love, Courage and Community come together with live music as we honor loved ones who have died. This online service will be held via Zoom videoconferencing and is open to all.
The service will culminate with a collective candle-lighting as each online participant 'lights' a candle in honor and memory of their deceased loved ones. Feel free to use a standard or electronic candle as part of the closing ceremony.
If you would like a Kara branded electronic 2″ votive candle to use as part of the service, you can pick one up over the next few weeks prior to the service. These candles are offered complimentary to our community (one per person) while supplies last.
Contactless pick-up at the Kara building (457 Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto) will be available during the following schedule:
- Friday, November 13th from 12pm – 4pm
- Monday, November 16th from 10am – 12pm
- Wednesday, November 18th from 2pm – 4pm
- Friday, November 20th from 12pm – 4pm
- Monday, November 23rd from 2pm – 6pm
- Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 - please call our office at 650-321-52712.


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CERS International is now CERS Lifecycle
CERS International has been providing solutions for electronic recycling over the past 15 years in the global market.
In the process of growth during third quarter 2020, CERS moved into a newer and larger capacity Head Office facility in London Ontario to scale up its processing capacity to meet increase e-waste and IT refurbishing volumes. CERS is also upgrading its certifications in R2. v3, RIOS, NAID, e-Stewards as part of its continuous improvement process to meet the environmental and security requirements of the global marketplace.
During this change, some of our larger customers indicated that CERS International was not sending the right message about our expertise, it was decided to rebrand to CERS Lifecycle, to encompass its enhanced services offerings.
"Time to evolve our brand to better let our customers know what are capabilities are, what we do and where we are going."
Victor Parish, President.
The newly branded company has changed it name to CERS Lifecycle, with a website, a newly refreshed logo and expanded service offerings. CERS has now opened 9 locations throughout the United States with plans to expand overseas in a number of countries.
CERS Lifecycle offers ITAD Asset Disposition, Electronics recycling, Secure media destruction services and logistics through our processing, consolidating, sorting, product refurbishing, and de-manufacturing centers located throughout North America. Through its innovative logistics partner, it now extends its reach globally.
For more information, please visit our website at www.cerslifecycle.com
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Alexandra Marken
MTSS Trainer
Alex Marken, M.Ed., provides TA to schools/districts that helps build their capacity to implement evidence-based practices within MTSS. Currently, she works on the Rhode Island Intensive Math Interventions Project, where she provides support to three elementary schools in a low-performing district. Marken also has expertise and has provided professional development focused on implementing early warning systems. Marken's professional interests are in the areas of literacy, mathematics, HLPs and EBPs, adult learning, and project management.


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Pycharm Error "fatal: Could not read from remote repository."
I just encountered very unpleasant error with Pycharm when trying to push or pull to my private repository:
Git Pull Failed: fatal: Could not read from remote repository.
The problem and solution is as follows. I use SSH key for login into GitHub and Pycharm needs to know about it. Unfortunately, Pycharm supposes that your key to GitHub is exactly in
~/.ssh/id_rsa and
~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub. So solution is to create symlinks:
cd ~/.ssh
ln -s github_key_name id_rsa
ln -s github_key_name.pub id_rsa.pub
Everything should work now.


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COLLEGE TRACK: ASU's Perez bright spot in otherwise slow start at nationals
Angelo State University's Luis Perez qualified for the finals of the 400 meters Thursday highlighting what was otherwise a slow start to the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Bradenton, Florida.
The Ram all-American clocked a personal record of 46.07 seconds to win his heat and qualify for Saturday's final at IMG Academy with the fastest time of all the competitors.
'That was the bright spot of the day,' ASU head track coach James Reid said. 'With the multi-events and with the other individuals, we fired a few blanks today but hopefully we'll have a better day tomorrow.'
ASU's Kami Norton stands in seventh place after the first day of the heptathlon competition. Norton scored 3,055 points during competition, which included the 100 hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200. Reid said her time in the 100 hurdles to start the competition 'put her in a hole.'
Norton's teammates Adrine Monagi scored 3,021 points and sits in ninth place after the most consistent day for the multi-eventers while Ashley Dendy scored 2,849 points for 16th place.
Harry Maslen, the only Lone Star Conference entry in the decathlon, finished the day with 3,404 points to sit in 16th place after five events. Events completed Thursday were the 100, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400.
'The decathlon really starts on the second day,' Reid said.
Perez inched closer to the school record of 45.95 set in 1997 by James Howell.
In addition to Perez and the multi-event competitors, Norton failed to qualify for the finals in the long jump and the 400 hurdles. She competes in the open 100 hurdles on Friday.
Also competing Thursday for ASU was Edward Simmons, who clocked a 10.83 in the 100 meters but failed to qualify for the finals, while freshman Alex Borzelin, who came into the meet with the fifth-fastest time in the 400 hurdles, also failed to qualify for the finals. He recorded a time of 52.83 for 12th-best in the prelims. The top eight qualify for the finals.
Norton jumped 19-6 3/4 and missed the long jump finals by three inches. Her personal best is 20-1 3/4. In the 400 hurdles, she ran a time of 1:03.27, which is almost three seconds off her best.
Action continues Friday as the heptathlon and decathlon are completed while Perez runs in the 200 meter prelims on as well as a leg on the 4x400 relay.
In the heptathlon 100 hurdles, Monagi had the best time of the three ASU competitors, clocking a time of 14.67 seconds for 886 points. Norton went 14.71 for 880 points while Dendy ran 15.09 for 830 points.
In the high jump, both Norton and Monagi cleared 5 feet, 4 ½ inches, to score 783 points. Dendy cleared 5-1 for 678 points. In the shot put, Norton was best of the three, with a personal best throw of 35-1 for 575 points. Dendy threw 32-4 ¾ for 521 points while Monagi threw 31-3 ¾ for 499 points.
In the heptathlon 200, Monagi ran 25.37 for 853 points, Dendy ran 25.74 for 820 points while Norton clocked 25.78 for 817 points.
In the decathlon, Maslen ran a time of 11.64 for 723 points in the 100. His mark of 21-9 in the long jump scored 727 points while his 34-10 ½ in the shot put scored 524 points.
The freshman jumped 5-11 ¼ for 636 points in the high jump while running 50.45 for 794 points in the 400.
The remaining five events in the 10-event competition will be contested starting 9:30 a.m. Friday. The competitors will square off in the 110 hurdles, the discus throw, the javelin throw, the pole vault and the 1,500. The remaining three events in the heptathlon will be contested starting at 10:30 a.m. Friday. The heptathletes will compete in the long jump, the javelin throw and the 800.
Reid said Norton, who was third in the pentathlon at the NCAA-II Indoor Nationals, and Monagi both still have a chance to make it into the top eight, which would give them all-America status.


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I've uploaded the complaint in the case of Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda et al. v. Brian Kemp filed in the United States District Court for the North District of Georgia. This is the lawsuit challenging Georgia's "exact match" protocol for voter registration. As noted in paragraph 9 of the Complaint:
A preliminary review of data produced by the Georgia Secretary of State's Office on July 4, 2018 indicates that approximately 51,111 voter registration applicants were in "pending" status for reasons related to the "exact match" protocol, i.e., the purported failure to verify against DDS or SSA identity or citizenship data. Approximately 80.15% of those pending applications were submitted by African-American, Latino and Asian-American applicants. Only 9.83% of the "pending" for failure to verify applications were submitted by applicants identifying as White.
What I did not realize was that:
HB 268 [the statute enacting the "exact match" protocol] was introduced in 2017 on the heels of the settlement of a lawsuit filed the previous year, which challenged a substantially similar voter registration database matching protocol that had been implemented administratively by Defendant Kemp. HB 268 was a transparent effort by the Georgia General Assembly and Secretary of State's office to undermine reforms achieved by that settlement. Governor Deal, the Georgia General Assembly, and Defendant Kemp were all on notice that HB 268 would impose severe burdens on applicants' right to vote and have a severe discriminatory impact on African-American, Latino and Asian-American applicants.
Complaint ¶ 7 at 4-5.
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I actually initially thought this would be some PG13-rated series, but, clearly I'm wrong, given the below first trailer, released last night.
As creator Brian Michael Bendis said at New York Comic-Con yesterday, this will be the "hard R of comic book shows," which is coming to Sony's Playstation network (that's right, the PlayStation is not just for gaming anymore; even Microsoft is doing the same with its XBox – creating original scripted programming. They are now content delivery portals into your living rooms, as the competition for eyeballs becomes even more intense).
Starring Sharlto Copley as Christian Walker and Susan Heyward as Deena Pilgrim, the series, based on the gritty graphic novels of the same name, asks the questions: What if the world was full of people with superpowers? What if all that power was just one more excuse for mayhem and murder? And what if you were the cop who had to deal with it all? Welcome to the lives of Detectives Christian Walker (Sharlto Copley) and Deena Pilgrim (Susan Heyward's character), who are in charge of protecting regular humans and keeping the peace, investigating cases involving those with superhuman abilities.
Susan Heyward's Deena Pilgrim begins the series as a rookie – a lowly police officer on the streets of Chicago, under a corrupt captain named Adlard (who worked for Mama Joon, a powerful crime boss). Adlard was murdered 7 years prior, just before Deena's transfer request to work with Walker as part of the Powers Homicide department. Little else is known of her past, though she reveals in the comic that her brother was a Power called "Hoodwink". Deena's character is further described as attractive, rambunctious, funny, agile, smart, a pro with various combat weapons and fighting styles.
Joining them in supporting roles are Logan Browning from VH1's "Hit the Floor" (as Zora), as well as Max Fowler and Adam Godley, with David Slade directing the first 2 series, from scripts by Charlie Huston.1
Bendis, Oeming and Michael Dinner will executive produce "Powers" with Huston and Remi Aubuchon, along with Circle of Confusion's David Engel, David Alpert and Lawrence Mattis. Huston and Aubuchon will serve as showrunners.
"Powers" is set to debut on Sony's streaming PlayStation Network in December 2014, for what will be a 10-episode first season. I assume Sony will make the episodes available elsewhere, like maybe iTunes, or Amazon's VOD service, for those who aren't on the PlayStation network. Of course I'm assuming that you will have to own a PlayStation to access the network?? Those who are in-the-know can correct me if I'm wrong.
2 months away, here's the first trailer for "Powers."


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Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) finds Dusty (Jared Martin) again in this 1981 publicity shot from "Lover, Come Back," a fourth-season "Dallas" episode.
The Art of Dallas: 'Lover, Come Back'
September 17, 2012 by Chris Baker 2 Comments
Filed Under: Art of Dallas, Art of Dallas (Classic), Features Tagged With: Jared Martin, Linda Gray, Lover Come Back
Lady G. says:
What a great picture. In the end even Dusty cowered to the power of J.R Ewing and left Sue Ellen alone. It was a shame. But then again, I don't think Sue Ellen would have taken to the rough, traveling life of a rodeo cowboy. It's just not her style with or without J.R. But through all this I'm glad we got Clayton on board. He became one of my absolute favorite characters of the entire show. 🙂
I always thought Sue Ellen and Dusty made a great couple, even though I love her with J.R. most. And I agree: Clayton is fantastic too!


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You deserve to be safe.
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
If you are not in immediate danger, but feel unsafe, contact The Orange Door.
You might feel unsafe because someone close to you is hurting you, controlling you or making you feel afraid – such as your partner, family member, carer or parent(s).
This doesn't mean they are hurting you physically – see examples of other behaviours or actions that are classed as family violence.
You might feel unsafe as a child or young person who isn't getting the care you need and deserve from your parent(s) or carer.
This might include:
- not eating regular meals
- not getting involved in activities away from home
- being away from school a lot
- not going to the doctor when you need to
If something bad is happening at home or you don't feel safe, call The Orange Door and talk to someone. The Orange Door is there to help families, children and young people before problems get worse.
You are not alone or the only one feeling like this and there is no shame in getting the help you need and deserve.
Workers at The Orange Door are experienced in dealing with children, young people, adults and families. They will:
- welcome you
- listen to you to understand your situation
- ask what you would like to happen next
- give advice
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And now for the small print
Northern Ireland's peace deal still leaves many crucial questions unanswered
THROUGHOUT the tortuous process of negotiating the Northern Ireland peace agreement, the question of new political institutions dominated discussion. But now the deal is done, much of the controversy is focusing on other details. The Ulster Unionists, the largest political party in Northern Ireland, endorsed the deal on April 18th. But within the party, and the wider Protestant community from which it draws its support, three linked questions are causing continuing jitters.
The first is the vexed issue of "decommissioning" of paramilitary weapons. The second is the schedule for the release of prisoners convicted of terrorist offences. The third is the question of reform of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the province's police, which remains 93% Protestant. The unionists' nightmare is that the IRA will hang on to its weapons, while its political representatives, Sinn Fein, take seats in the new Northern Irish assembly and in its cabinet. Meanwhile IRA men will be released early from jail and the RUC will be in effect dismantled, and replaced by a new police force containing former terrorists. Some of this will never happen; but other parts of this scenario are entirely plausible, indeed likely.
Prisoner release is the clearest question, and for many the most emotive. The agreement proposes legislation, after the referendums on the agreement, to establish review bodies in Northern Ireland and Ireland, which would fix dates for "accelerated release" for most "qualifying" prisoners within two years. Officials swiftly explained that only prisoners from groups maintaining their ceasefires would qualify. All will be released "on licence", to serve the rest of their sentence if they re-offend. If ceasefires break down, accelerated releases stop.
There are 340 prisoners in Northern Ireland who could be affected. They include Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair, who ran a notorious loyalist death squad, and Patrick Magee, the Brighton bomber. But the criteria already being applied for the release of prisoners mean that only 71 of the 340 will still be in jail in two years' time. And amid the furore about killers on the loose, it is worth noting that Northern Ireland's prison policy has already led to the early release of more than 400 paramilitary lifers over the past 13 years. Fewer than 20 of these have been rearrested.
Would ex-prisoners be allowed to join the newly reformed police service? There are no plans for an amnesty. That should mean that people with criminal records would be barred from joining any police force. Some, however, suspect that reviews of prisoners, policing and the criminal justice system will between them allow former paramilitaries into police uniform.
This possibility was raised by government discussion papers circulated during talks. Academic projects with official approval have discreetly researched various forms of community policing, which might partially replace the unitary RUC. The prospect of ex-paramilitary police came directly from one such project.
The problem of policing a divided society like Northern Ireland is closely linked to the problem of decommissioning. Protestants and Catholics still distrust each other profoundly. Many Catholics, even many who loathe the IRA, remain wary of leaving all the weapons in Northern Ireland in the hands of police and the security forces, which are overwhelmingly Protestant. Catholic nationalists, even the non-violent Social and Democratic Labour Party, prefer as a result to talk of "demilitarisation" rather than decommissioning. That would mean the disarmament of paramilitaries would go hand in hand with the eventual disarmament of policing, and a curb on private legally-held guns.
Unionists, and the government, reject any attempt to equate weaponry held by the security forces and the paramilitaries. Many regard this linkage as a device aimed simply at once again deferring the day when the IRA gives up its weapons. In the immediate aftermath of the agreement, when it seemed that the Ulster Unionists might actually reject the deal, Tony Blair moved to reassure unionists that decommissioning was indeed in prospect.
But the Blair government has consistently been reluctant to allow the peace deal to become snagged on the decommissioning issue, and that remains the position. A closer examination of the prime minister's words—and indeed the words of David Trimble, the leader of the Ulster Unionists—reveals plenty of potentially useful ambiguity.
Thus, Mr Blair wrote to Mr Trimble merely that if the provisions to keep people connected to terrorism out of the Northern Ireland executive were "ineffective", "we will support changes to these provisions." He added that in his view "the process of decommissioning should begin straight away"—which will have surprised no one. Even Mr Trimble has left himself some wiggle room. In a speech a week after the agreement he promised not to serve in a cabinet with "paramilitaries who have not proved a commitment to peaceful means by decommissioning or other equally effective means." The "other means" have not been specified. None of this implies that decommissioning will disappear as an issue. But ways around it have been found in the past, and may well be found in the future.
Meanwhile, amid all the furore about prisoners, police and weapons, other potentially radical elements in the agreement have gone largely unnoticed. One of the most striking is a proposal for a review of the criminal justice system, to be conducted by government "through a mechanism with an independent element", to report no later than summer 1999.
The commission's terms of reference instruct it to consider proposals for a Department of Justice in Northern Ireland, which would be a radical departure from practice in the rest of the United Kingdom. New arrangements for the appointment of judges and magistrates and for the prosecution process will also be considered. And there will also be examination of the "scope for structured co-operation between the criminal justice agencies on both parts of the island." The proposals echo a paper tabled in the talks by the Irish government. This suggested taking prosecution out of the hands of the RUC and the present prosecution service; and appointing a commission to make judicial appointments. If anything comes of that, diehard unionists will have plenty to say about it.
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From the April 25th 1998 edition
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Hey there!
I would like to briefly introduce myself before you get into my tips on how to look after your mental health during self-isolation. I'm Jazmin, and I'm a recent Psychology graduate! In light of the Coronavirus crisis, I would like to use my knowledge of Psychology and mental health (through academic education as well as my own personal experience) to share some key information on how to stay healthy and balanced during these difficult times.
Many of us are in self-isolation now to try and slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Staying inside for long periods of time is not good for our mental health, and it doesn't matter if you're extroverted or introverted; we're all affected by self-isolation. Boredom, loss of a routine, lack of purpose, and a lack of socialisation can lead to us feeling low or even depressed.
Aside from self-isolation, the uncertainness of these times and the increasingly negative news can lead to stress and anxiety. It's important that we all look after our mental health during this period of self-isolation, and it's more necessary than ever to do things that bring calm, balance and just make you feel good!
It is for this reason that I have compiled this list of tips on how to look after your mental and physical health, in order to stay happy and healthy when self-isolating!
1) Open your windows
As we are having to stay inside all the time, we need to make sure we're still getting plenty of fresh air, especially if you don't have a garden! This is something that we often overlook, but opening your windows regularly improves indoor air quality- and your mind needs fresh air to be able to work properly!
2) Set up a routine
Setting a daily routine can make self-isolation a lot easier and will have a positive impact on your mental health. Making sure you go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time will help your mood (just because you're stuck inside doesn't mean you don't deserve your 8 hours of sleep!), and the structure of a daily routine allows you to be feel more in control of your day.
This Coronavirus situation is making us all feel out of control, and this is associated with negative feelings and depression, so a daily schedule will help keep you balanced. It doesn't need to be strict, but waking up at the same time every day and allocating time to different activities will help you stay productive and happy.
3) Get out
Sunlight is an incredible thing for combatting the blues, as is being able to appreciate nature. Because we have to self-isolate and stay home now it is easy to feel caged in, so getting out at least once a day is very helpful for staying balanced and healthy. Even just stepping out to the garden for a while is good!
With all the free time we have on our hands, now is a great time to sit outside, reading a book for example! If the government has placed restrictions on outings where you live, stick to these rules- but take all the opportunities you are given to get out, appreciate nature and feel the sun on your skin!
4) Keep in touch
Self-isolation is the literal opposite of what our incredibly social minds crave. Staying inside, especially if you're self-isolating alone, can really take a toll on your mental health. To combat this, use all the technology at your disposal to stay in touch with your friends and family. You could video call your friends and family, or create a group chat to make it easy for you and your friends and family to check up on each other (and send toilet paper shortages memes). And why not send flowers to a loved one that you miss?
5) Self-care
As obvious as it may sound, self-care makes you feel good! With all the stress and anxiety that you probably feel because of the Coronavirus, it's important to check in with yourself and have a good look at whether you are doing things that make you feel happy and healthy. It's easy to spend your self-isolation period binge watching Friends on the sofa, and if that makes you happy, that's great! However, it is easy to end up distracting yourself and to not care for yourself, which can lead to you feeling miserable very quickly.
Please make sure that you're eating well! And yes, I know potatoes are technically vegetables but fries for every meal does not constitute eating well 😉 Try to eat 2-3 meals a day with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of water!
But self-care doesn't just mean being healthy. Self-care can be spending time doing your favourite hobbies or activities, or just getting dressed every-day, as if you were still going out. For me personally, I enjoy putting on some makeup every few days, as it just makes me feel nice! No-one is seeing me, but that isn't the point; how it makes me feel is! For others, taking a relaxing bubble bath, or pampering themselves can be the self-care they enjoy. I have a previous blog post on how to create a homemade body scrub which you might be interested in.
Just make sure you're looking after yourself!
6) Stay creative
Being creative or picking up a new activity you'd like to learn can help to keep you feeling positive. It gives you purpose and seeing your growth or what you've created is extremely rewarding! During these times, I have been devoting a lot of time to my blog, as this is a creative outlet for me. In fact, you might be interested in my last blog post, which is 'How to have the best birthday when you're self-isolating' and is also focused on bringing some joy to our self-isolation lives. Right now, I'm interested in writing in the hopes that I can help make other people's self-isolation just a little bit better.
Some other creative outlets could be baking (now's the perfect time to try that dessert you've always wanted to bake), painting, or even dancing. Coming out of self-isolation being able to play an instrument would be pretty cool!
7) Mindfulness
Based on Buddhist beliefs, mindfulness is the practice of intentional, focused attention and accepting uncomfortable feelings as a normal part of life. Taking some time out of your day to do some mindfulness will help with focus and anxiety, and it is a great way to cope with negative feelings and low mood, and has been proven to help with depression. A good free App on the Android Play Store is Smiling Mind.
8) Don't fixate
Staying up to date with the news can help you feel more connected with the world and avoid feeling out of the loop, and being aware of the latest medical advice is important. You should definitely keep up to date with the government's statements and regulations, as well as Coronavirus updates, but it is important to not fixate on this news. The news is extremely dark and scary right now, and following every new case of the Coronavirus is only going to cause you stress and anxiety. You could try reading the news once a day or every other day, or listen to a news summary as you lie in bed in the morning.
It's ok to take a break from the news!
9) Exercise
I know, I know… but exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy and feeling good! Exercising is crucial right now because we are all going through a long period of inactivity, and exercising releases endorphins which are associated with a positive mood. Although the gyms are mostly closed now, there are still plenty of exercises you can do!
For example, you could do some yoga or pilates at home, or some weightlifting to work on your muscles which are probably not being used as much as normal. There are so many full body or focused workouts (for in the house) on YouTube and Instagram that you could follow, and depending on where you are, you still may be allowed to go out for exercise. In the UK, you are now allowed to go out once a day for a walk or a jog, and you should make the most of this opportunity!
Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post! I think mental health is so important, and right now with the Coronavirus crisis it can be difficult to stay happy and healthy. I really hope this article was of some use to you.
I will continue posting about mental health, self-care and beauty related to Coronavirus, so please stay tuned for that.
If you found this post helpful, please consider sharing it with family and friends- I would love to help as many people as possible.


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Are we man or woman enough to be on the front line of global sales and business development and keep it clean? Even in a society that only knows corrupt business practices. A good name is still worth more than all the gold and riches in the world. Corruption . . . eventually, it may come fast, it may take some time, but eventually, the corruption will turn in and tear at the violators, the weak links. It seeds and breeds. A weedy, filthy society, decayed and riveted with siblings of theft, murder and destruction… where no one is safe. We need more Richard Bistrong's, more heroes. The men and women who will come out from among it and face it head on with a vision of ridding of it. The extinguisher, to obscure or eclipse, as by superior brilliance. Thank you Richard.
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Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 789! Whether this pun makes you giggle or groan in pain, your reaction is a consequence of the ambiguity of the joke. Thus far, models have not been able to fully account for the complexity of humor or exactly why we find puns and jokes funny, but a research article recently published in … Continue reading


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USS Porter Departs Faslane for Joint Warrior
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Release Date: 4/14/2015 8:18:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan U. Kledzik, USS Porter Public Affairs
FASLANE, Scotland (NNS) -- Following a port visit to Faslane, Scotland, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde, en route to the coastal waters off the United Kingdom to participate in Exercise Joint Warrior 15-1, April 12.
Also departing Faslane today were the guided-missile cruisers USS Anzio (CG 68) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), who are also participants in Joint Warrior along with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13).
Joint Warrior, a United Kingdom-led semi-annual multinational cooperative training exercise, is designed to provide NATO and allied forces a multiwarfare environment in which to prepare for global operations. The exercise will include air, sea and ground assets from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
'Our port visit to Faslane provided the crew a unique opportunity to build rapport with Sailors from a variety of different nations and experience the beauty that Scotland has to offer,' said Command Master Chief Allen Keller, the ship's senior enlisted leader. 'The crew enjoyed a well-deserved break and they were fantastic ambassadors for the U.S. Navy.'
Joint Warrior is slated to last approximately two weeks. The exercise is intended to improve interoperability between allied and partner navies and prepares participants for a role in a joint maritime environment during deployments.
Upon the conclusion of JW, Porter will join Donald Cook and USS Ross (DDG 71) as the third of four guided-missile destroyers to be forward deployed to Rota, Spain.
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the Sagrantino vineyard during Crimson and Gold at Genius Loci
Crimson and Golders left us and this raging riot of red and gold a month ago today!
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Nevertheless, there is hardly a day that I don't receive an email from one or another of this happy group…with photos attached. They say, "an unforgettable time at Genius Loci" – "the happiest memory of the year" – "loved every minute of every day" – "never felt so welcome" – "so hard to leave, wanted to stay another week". It seems their happy memories and enthusiasm live on…just as they do for all of us at Genius Loci.
I am happy to share some of the additional photos they have sent along:
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Fortunately, 'We're Getting Old'
Haroldo Dilla Alfonso
HAVANA TIMES, September 5 — I have to admit that I enjoyed the open letter from Pablo Milanes to Edmundo Garcia. Although I should emphasize that I don't agree with many of Pablo's statements. In some I even find an ingenuousness that's only allowed in El Parnaso, like when he invites everyone to "incinerate" themselves along with him, without realizing that when one is rich and famous such incinerations are more bearable then, let's say, testimonials.
But with no money, walking on foot and with the whole structure hanging over one's head, incinerations do indeed have weight. They're felt in one's bones, and if you don't believe me, just ask the two women who recently tried to trigger a cacerolazo (a protest in which saucepans are banged) at the Cuatro Caminos market. In short, it may be that all of us are going to be able to incinerate ourselves — like Pablo says — but some are going to incinerate more than others.
But I didn't find Pablo's letter to be a piece with literary or political aspirations, and that's why it shouldn't be analyzed as such. It was like a spontaneous release, justified, in the face of the foolishness of one of the representatives of that species of at-a-distance party hacks who compete among themselves maneuvering into "brief spaces" in which they can make money and build their careers in the United States while maintaining ties with the Cuban government, simply to see what happens.
Really, many people could write letters like this one and with a great frequency, but they wouldn't be important. But the fact that Pablo Milanes has written one is. Moreover, it was especially important that he wrote it in the way he did, with hard-hitting colloquial language that will hit home with many people who continue to believe — honestly — in everything concerning the march of history with El Comandante out in front.
That's why it's necessary to congratulate Pablo Milanes. I believe that the cause of a democratic future for Cuba with social justice has won a point, despite Edmundo Garcia and his ilk.
But let me return to Pablo's intended task regarding intellectuals and the need to adopt more critical positions.
In fact, if there's any sector for which the post-revolutionary elite designed an intelligent policy it was the one created for the intellectuals, particularly with regard to writers and artists.
The Padilla case and other successive incidents of lesser resonance taught Fidel Castro and his most intimate collaborators — people with deep anti-intellectual feelings — that it was preferable to yield to the intellectuals by granting them some material and spiritual privileges in exchange for their basic loyalties.
The design of this approach was realized and applied beginning in the 1980s, when they agreed on making Armando Hart the minister of Culture and Abel Prieto the president of the National Union of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC).
The pact is very explicit: UNEAC members — as long as there is no veto from above — possess special rights with regard to foreign travel and participate in some spaces where criticism functions merely as occasional safety values with the blowholes left slightly open.
Some (the most renowned and daring) are allowed some sharper and more public criticism, as long as they don't cross the line, like questioning the single-party system or showing anything less than respect for what is officially known as the "historic leadership."
In return for this, greater creative opportunities are permitted for allied intellectuals, much more than what the boys of the Ideological Department of the PCC (Cuban Communist Party) would have tolerated had this pact not existed. This is the positive side of the matter.
But in all cases — and this is the gist of the pact — intellectuals know that they cannot try to extend their meager privileges to the rest of the society. This pact presumes their consensual castration.
It's not necessarily assumed as such. A fringe element of these intellectuals who are guided by opportunist motivations obviously exists: the "suck ups," a few millionaires and others who don't have the slightest sense of decency.
But there also exists a fringe of honest people for whom that castration is understood and explained as a compromise beyond the historic and patriotic conjunctures. They affirm to want to do what in fact they're compelled to do.
I want to emphasize that I'm not speaking here of the intellectual hordes of regime-hugging "Communists," a type of well-paid vulgarity in the little worlds of the ultra-right of which we're so tired and that leads nowhere.
Although in Cuba there's nothing that can be called communist, though there do indeed exist unpresentable pro-government hordes that throw stones and posts; but I'm not talking about them. I'm speaking about — and I repeat — those honest intellectuals of daily life in Cuba; those who accept the status quo but try to change things from the inside, believing that to be a better approach.
I recognize that it's a contradictory situation, one that from my point of view implies complicities of high ethical costs, but one that legitimately exists.
Back to Pablo
Bringing the discussion back to the point where it started, I believe that Pablo's letter — contradictory and from a certain angle, also accomplice — is situated in this realm. Let's not forget that Pablo Milanes is not supporting the Ladies in White because of their struggles for the exercise of human rights, instead he's condemning the terrible repression they suffer. We can't forget that though he doesn't consider Cuba's leaders gods, he affirms that he respects them and is not in disagreement with them.
The visit of Pablo Milanes to Miami has demonstrated that the world changes, even there. I saw it as positive that along the path to the stage, the presence of certain Cuban-Americans politicians, individuals who up until quite recently would have been bulldozing [Pablo's] CDs on Calle 8 but who are today extending a hand to this singer-songwriter, stealing a few minutes of fame.
But in what the visit of Pablo Milanes to Miami concerns Cuba (which is in fact what interests me most), his previous statements and now his letter are parts of the process of change that Cuban society is experiencing.
The protector state is disappearing and along with it the leaders who sparked the imagination of an entire society and who retained the loyalty of a good part of that nation even after their own imaginations petered out
That's why so many reasons for fear are appearing on the part of the Cuban leaders, be it a particularly hot blog, a music festival on the beach, youths organizing a forum in a park without requesting permission, the Ladies in White parading with their invincible fragilities or the women of Cuartro Caminos furiously beating their empty pans – or now Pablo Milanes, with this letter that should be congratulated.
I hope that all of us, along with "querido Pablo," continue listening to him sing, and fortunately continue "poniendonos viejos" (getting older).
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Japanese whaling vessels launched on Saturday the last round of what Japan calls scientific research off the Pacific coast ahead of the country's pullout from the International Whaling Commission next month for commercial hunting.
Japan will resume commercial whaling possibly from July in waters of the country's 200-mile exclusive economic zone after the withdrawal from the IWC takes effect at the end of next month.
The four ships organized by the Association for Community-Based Whaling based in Fukuoka left Hachinohe port in Aomori Prefecture Saturday morning and caught eight minke whales. They will operate through late this month.
They plan to catch up to 80 whales including those already caught in April.
"Waters off Hachinohe contain rich prey for whales. It could be a pivotal location for future commercial whaling," said Tatsuya Isoda, senior scientist at the Institute of Cetacean Research who leads the research whaling.
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Why did you decided to study law?
Studying law appealed to me because it's challenging and involves a good mix of creative and methodical thinking. I also wanted a career where you get to help people.
What was the best thing about your time at ANU College of Law?
I was fortunate to be part of the Prison Legal Literacy Program, where myself and five other students delivered information sessions to prisoners at the Alexander Maconochie Centre with the help of Dr. Anthony Hopkins. Anthony also encouraged me to intern at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency in Katherine, which was incredible.
What would you say to someone who is thinking about studying law?
Give it a go! I think there is a perception that the standard path from studying law is to go into a commercial firm, but there are so many other options. ANU is a great choice because there are experts in a wide range of fields who are really passionate about what they do.
How did winning a prize help you?
The prize involved an internship at Australian Government Solicitor and the Attorney-General's Department. It gave me the unique opportunity to see how constitutional law operates in practice and greatly expanded my knowledge of the area. Winning the prize also boosted my confidence.
What's next?
I'm really excited to be starting as an associate for Justice Bromwich at the Federal Court in January. Beyond that I'm not sure. I did a clerkship at Maurice Blackburn in Melbourne and loved it, so maybe plaintiff litigation is my cup of tea.


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I was kind of suprised when she decided to represent Puerto Rico earlier this year. What made her change? I am thrilled to see this former top 30 player find her form. She is on a roll on the challenger circuit, and I hope she will be able to duplicate success as she enters WTA tournaments. Is she at 115?


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It is well known that data management by the board room is one of the most suitable management techniques to solve various problems related to the high volume of data. However, the techniques differ from organization to organization and also from the area to area.
Therefore, the data management by the board room can be done depending on the requirements of the organization.
Here are some of the best practices to learn when handling data.
Organization: One should start with the basics. In most cases, the problems in handling data arise due to lack of orientation of staff members. So, the best thing to do is to have an introduction session for them to understand how the organization is structured.
Data Centers: This is another technique of data management by board of directors software overview. An established data center helps in processing the data faster so that it can be used for all the activities involved in the organization.
Application Development: The most recent technique in data management by the board room is Content Management System (CMS). A CMS helps in managing the websites and making them efficient as well.
Processes: Data management by the board room can be done if the processes are planned properly. The organization can be asked to identify the most suitable methods for sharing the data among various departments and in the same manner to develop the processes to do this. This is a prerequisite before any other technique can be implemented.
Solutions: The last technique for data management by the board room is to develop a program to manage the data. This can be done through an online database and the user can access the same from any part of the world.
This last technique is also called as 'Data Management by Board Room'.
This helps in holding the data and keeping them confidential at the same time and it also helps in developing applications which can process the data as per the requirements of the organization.
Training Equipments: Some organizations provide the training equipment for the employees who are responsible for handling the data.
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Software Development: For the data management by the board room, the most appropriate way is to implement the software which will help in managing the data. So, a Software Development Company can be contacted which provides such software as per the requirement of the organization.
The technology is here to stay and the company which implements the best data management by the board room is most likely to stay ahead of others.


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Writing exercise: maps
Creative writing exercises based on the theme Future
Warm up: photograph
Look at or think about an old photograph of yourself. It could be an official document, like your passport, or a favourite photograph. What does that image say about the current version of you? Describe attributes in the photograph that might tell something of what was to come in future.
Brainstorm: mapping the future
"Map out your future – but do it in pencil" – Jon Bon Jovi
Think about all the different kinds of maps there are – from maps of a single room to maps of the whole of earth to the largest maps of our known universe. Writing often serves as a verbal map too, guiding the reader through a town or place, explaining what they might see along the way.
Maps also serve as a marker of where the mapmaker is in a moment in time. As soon as a map is made, it will begin to date. Things about it will eventually be wrong in the future. Think about how maps tell us about the past, and how maps may have hints of the future in them.
Start writing
- How does this early map of Scotland (Robert Gordon, Scotia Regnum 1654(this will open in a new window)) reflect your understanding of our nation? What is missing? Write about how you or those you love might or might not fit into it. "What is missing from this map is my family home, the street lights at night…"
- This map (Ordnance Survey: Ten miles to the inch. Local Accessibility North Sheet 1955(this will open in a new window)) is meant to show progress. Write a map in words that shows the progress of things around you during your lifetime. What you seen? What will you see in future?
- Look at an online map of where you live now and write about how things have changed or will changed. "When the school was built, they built a new road along the path the kids used as a cut through…"
- This map (Survey Atlas of Scotland, 1912(this will open in a new window)) is more recent. How and where would you place yourself on it? How would you describe where you fit or would want to fit in the future?
"I need two markers, one in Dumfries where I live now, and one in Inverness where I am going, however slowly..."


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Transfer your data from iPhone to computer easily.
Tutorial of Transferring Data from One iPad to Another Efficiently
"How do I transfer everything from one iPad to another?
Apple keeps announced updated iPad with slimmer profile, lighter weight and higher performance. It makes sense that iPad users are more likely to upgrade to the latest model.
In this article, we will introduce you the constructive solutions to transfer data from one iPad to another.
Guide List
1. Transfer Individual Data from One iPad to Another
Method 1: Transfer iPad Data with USB cable
USB cable is a convenient way to transfer data between digital devices. For iPad, you can use the lightning cable to migrate photos directly. Firstly, you need to purchase a cable with 2 dock connectors for iDevices. Connect one to the source iPad and the other to the target iPad. Then transfer photos from one iPad to PC or another directly.
Method 2: Sync iPad Data via AirDrop
AirDrop is a file share technology for iOS devices including iPad. It is able to transfer videos, photos, contacts, web pages and location from one iPad to another.
Below is how to transfer data from one iPad to another.
Step 1On the source iPad, open the Control Center. Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and then touch AirDrop and select Everyone. Set up AirDrop on the target iPad.
Step 2 Go to your Photos app on the source iPad, select the photos you want to transfer from iPad to iPad, and tap the Share icon.
Step 3Tap AirDrop on the toolbox and select the target iPad.
Step 4Turn to the target iPad, and accept it when you get the notification. Then the photos will go to the Photos app immediately.
Method 3: Transfer Data between iPads Using iCloud Sync in Settings
iCloud is also a way to transfer certain data from old iPad to new iPad wirelessly. Below are steps of how to transfer from one iPad to another.
Step 1Open the Settings app on your old iPad, tap on your name and head to iCloud.
Step 2Turn on the data types you want to transfer to the new iPad, such as Photos, Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Notes, and more. Tap Backup and enable iCloud Backup. Once connect the old iPad to your Wi-Fi network, the data will go to your iCloud account.
Step 3Go to the new iPad, set it up and go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and tap Sign In. Enter the icloud account associated with the old iPad. Then put the new iPad online and the data will be transferred from old iPad to new iPad.
Method 4: Sync Data between iPads through iCloud.com
You can access iCloud across iOS devices and PC via iCloud.com to transfer mail, contacts, calendar, photos, notes and more from iPad to iPad. Move on if you want to know how to transfer info from one iPad to another.
Step 1Sync desired data types to your iCloud account, and then access icloud.com on your web browser. Sign in your Apple ID and password.
Step 2On the home page of iCloud, go to the desired data type, like Photos. Then save the photos to your hard drive.
Step 3 Next, sign out the current account and then log in the iCloud account associated with the new iPad, and then upload the data from your hard drive. Then they will merge with existing data.
Method 5: Transfer Data from iPad to iPad with iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is an essential connection between your iOS devices. You can store documents, files and folders, and keep them up to date across all your devices.
Step 1 Open the Settings app on one iPad, tap on your name, head to iCloud > iCloud Drive and turn it on. Then enable iCloud Drive on the other iPad.
Tip: Sign in the same iCloud account on both iPads to transfer data from one iPad to another.
Step 2On the source iPad, select the files you want to sync to another iPad, such as photos, tap the Share icon and add them to iCloud Drive.
Step 3Turn to the new iPad and open iCloud Drive. Now, you will get the files on your new iPad.
Method 6: Sync Data from iPad to iPad via iTunes
iTunes is another way to transfer music, photos, and other data from old iPad to new one. We use music as the example.
Step 1Connect the old iPad to your PC via a USB cable and run the latest version of iTunes.
Step 2 Go to File > Devices > Transfer Purchases from iPad to transfer music from iPad to iTunes library.
Step 3Disconnect the old iPad after music transfer and then connect the new iPad to iTunes.
Step 4Click the Device icon at upper left corner, go to the Music tab, check Sync Music and select songs from iTunes library to begin transferring.
Method 7: Transfer Data between iPads through Google Drive
Besides iCloud, you can transfer data from iPad to iPad with third-party cloud services, such as Google Drive.
Step 1Open the Google Drive app on the old iPad, click the Plus icon and select Upload Photos or Videos. Then select the photos you want to view on new iPad.
Step 2When it finishes, switch to the new iPad, open Google Drive app and sign in the same account. Now, you can access the photos as you wish.
Method 8: Easiest Way to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad
FoneTrans for iOS is a professional tool to sync data from iPad to iPad directly.
- Transfer data from one iPad to another in one click.
- Support photos, music, contacts and more data types.
- Not damage existing data on your iPads.
- Support iPad Pro/Air/Mini/5/4 or earlier.
How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad
Step 1Get the easiest iPad transfer
With FoneTrans for iOS, you will enjoy freedom to transfer your data from iPhone to computer. You can not only transfer iPhone text messages to computer, but also photos, videos and contacts can be moved to PC easily.
- Transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp, and more data with ease.
- Preview data before transferring.
- iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are available.
Connect both iPads to the PC with the lightning cables. The program will detect your devices immediately.
Step 2Transfer data from iPad to iPad
Select the source iPad from the top of the window. To transfer contacts, for example, go to the Contacts tab and select the desired contacts. Expand the Device icon and select the target iPad.
2. Transfer All Data from One iPad to Another
Method 1: Transfer Data from One iPad to Another by Auto Setup Feature
The Automatic Setup feature is able to seamlessly transfer old iPad to new iPad.
Step 1Power on your new iPad, select your language in close proximity.
Step 2Tap Continue when prompted, and then use the current iPad to scan the image appears on the new device.
Step 3Enter the old iPad's passcode to the new iPad and set up Touch ID. Then follow the onscreen instructions to finish it.
Method 2: Restore from iCloud Backup to Sync Data between iPads
Make sure there is an iCloud backup on the old iPad if you want to transfer data from iPad to iPad.
Step 1 Set up the new iPad until you reach the Apps & Data screen.
Step 2Select Restore from iCloud backup, sign in your account and select the latest backup.
Step 3When it is done, the data will be transferred from old iPad to new iPad.
Method 3: Use iTunes Backup to Sync Data between iPads
Also, make an iTunes backup of your old iPad before transferring data from one iPad to another.
Step 1 After new iPad setup, connect it to your PC with a USB cable.
Step 2Click the Device icon, go to Summary tab and click Restore iPad button.
Step 3When prompted, choose the latest iTunes backup and start restoring.
According to our research, one of the biggest challenges for iPad users is to transfer data from one iPad to another. If you just upgrade your iPad or intend to transfer data like photos to your friend's iPad, you must find the proper iPad photo transfer method from the article above.


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Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday issued a five-point challenge to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, asking him to fulfil the promises made by the Amarinder Singh-led government.
Kejriwal, who is on a two-day visit to the state, addressed the media at the Mohali airport on his arrival.
He was accompanied by AAP Punjab President and MP Bhagwant Mann, Punjab affairs in-charge Jarnail Singh, co-in-charge Raghav Chadha, MLAs Aman Arora, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Baljinder Kaur, Amarjit Singh Sandoa, and Master Baldev Singh, among others.
On the Punjab Congress turmoil, Kejriwal said that at present there is political instability in Punjab, which is unfortunate.
"A dirty fight is going on for power. The people of Punjab don't understand whom they should take their problems to, as the Congress has made a spectacle. Now only the Aam Aadmi Party can give Punjab a stable, good and honest government. Only four months are left for the elections, after that the AAP will give a stable and honest government to the people of Punjab," he said.
Kejriwal also congratulated Channi on his appointment as the new Chief Minister of Punjab, saying: "We want Punjab to develop and go on the path of progress."
"I have a message for our new CM Channi. The people of Punjab are demanding five things, which need immediate action," he added.
"First, there are allegations that he (Channi) inducted tainted ministers in his Cabinet and appointed tainted officers at prime posts. All these tainted ministers, MLAs and officials need to be removed, cases should be registered against them and strict action should be taken," said Kejriwal.
Second, Kejriwal said, "The people of Punjab are upset over the Bargari (sacrilege) case. The masterminds of the case, I don't need to say who they are, haven't got any punishment so far.
"Channi sahab should read Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh's report, where he will find the names. Action can be taken within 24 hours with their arrest. The soul of Punjab will get peace then."
The AAP national convener further said the third point is the promises made by former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
"Either Channi fulfils all the promises or else he says that Amarinder Singh had lied," said Kejriwal, adding that Amarinder Singh had promised to provide employment along with an unemployment allowance, which should be implemented within a week.
"The poor youth are roaming with job cards given by Amarinder Singh. The arrears of the last four-and-a-half years should also be given," he said.
Fourthly, Amarinder Singh had promised to waive the loans of the farmers, which should be done, Kejriwal said.
Lastly, the Congress is saying it knows how the power purchase agreements can be cancelled, so it should do the same, asserted Kejriwal.
"Do these five things Channi sahib, I am not saying this… the people of Punjab are demanding this. Can it be done? You have four months before the elections. I had a government of only 49 days when I first came to power (in Delhi). In those 49 days, I had cut the electricity bills by half and provided water for free; I completely finished corruption in Delhi. If I can do these things in 49 days, CM Channi should be able to do the same in four months," he added.
Kejriwal throws five-point challenge to Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday issued a five-point challenge to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, asking him to fulfil the promises made by the Amarinder Singh-led government.


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The Patriot Week Foundation debuted their first local Patriot Gathering this week at the Fork 'N' Pint in Lake Orion, Michigan. The Patriot Week Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to renewing the spirit of America through civic holidays, turns 10 this year. Event promotions held to the underlying premise…Read More
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US Lawmakers Delay Mueller Testimony by One Week
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Holiday 2017 was one of the biggest, sparkliest seasons in Sparkledome studio history. Christmas started in May, when window director David Hoey sent me to the Bergdorf warehouse to measure a life-size velociraptor skeleton. Every single bone. This was to estimate the amount of crystal and time it would take to cover a full skeleton. In June the first skeleton arrived in my studio. 325+ hours later, the specs for the project were set, size and quantity of crystal, and amount of labor for the remaining 6 dinosaurs in the window. The Dino's required an aggressive amount of bedazzling for 360 degree coverage. From the moment the dinosaur landed, until the first week of November, we were almost never apart. The removable claws came with me to the beach, to friends houses, and to the woods. The Sparkledome studio was a rotating crew of 10 fabulous assistants that sparkled diligently to complete 3 of the 7 dinosaurs for the Museum of Natural History themed holiday window.
A fourth dinosaur was decisively taken off the Sparkledome studio plate, in exchange for a variety of other exciting projects during the fall season including Bergdorf's Fashion Week Windows with set design by Douglas Little for international style maven Giovanna Battaglia's new book 'Giography.' The Sparkledome studio was commissioned to bedazzle a 7 ft tall letter 'G' as well as 2 weeks of production and install for the 'My Favorite Color is floral' window.
Swarovski Crystal 'G' for Bergdorf Goodman by Sparkledome Studio
After Fashion Week, the focus shifted back to the dinosaurs until the wave of Halloween commissions and installs rolled in. This included custom designed candy fascinators for a swank A-list 'Rock Candy Rococco' themed party curated by AHZ concepts, an adventurous week long decor install at Alder Manor in Yonkers for the 'You are so Lucky'party, and a myriad of walkthru's, team coordination and install for Bette Midler's Hulaween party at St. John the Divine.
Custom Candy fascinators for AHZ Concepts, designed by Sarah Sparkles
Bette Midler's Hulaween Party 2017 at St. John the Divine.
Art Direction by Douglas Little. Install by Sarah Sparkles and Crew.
Its no wonder Day of the Dead follows Halloween, because after all the costuming and party installs, I'm done. Except I had to keep going. On Halloween night, I resumed the home stretch week of completing the final dinosaur. On the day I submitted the final Dino, I jumped into the Bergdorf Men's windows for a week-long 5th ave holiday install. The Bergdorf Men's windows, are in homage to BAM, and feature displays based on music, theatre, dance, film.
Bergdorf Goodman Men's BAM /Dance holiday window 2017
Art Direction by Shane Ruth, Install by Sarah Sparkles and Bg Windows Crew
Fashion by Gucci, Libertine, Rick Owens, Saint Laurant, and Dolce and Gabana
Last but not least: TADA!!!!!!!!!!
The Bergdorf Goodman 2017 Museum of Natural History Holiday Window.
Art Direction by David Hoey, Fashion by Halpern,
3 crystal Dino's by Sparkledome Studio, Install by BG Windows Crew.
What a season!! I am so very grateful for all of the wildly creative, sparkling projects, and all of the fabulous art directors, co-workers, and assistants that all helped make it happen. Special thanks to Abby Hertz, Kayla Jo Berley, Contessa Hinderliter, Fade Kainer, Ellen Robin, Brian Oreck, James Brenner, Dina Satti, Charlotte Gaspard, and Al Malonga for a fabulous season in the Sparkledome studio. Epic teamwork!! The Bergdorf holiday windows are up until January 2nd on 58th street and 5th Avenue in New York City. If you are in town, they are not to be missed. Wishing a happy holidays to one and all.
***Sarah Sparkles***