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My wife's doctor told her to cut back on dairy products a couple of years ago. It seemed like the end of the world. After all, dairy is a part of a lot of the foods we eat every day.
In the end, it hasn't been that challenging and has even been rewarding discovery of new flavor and healthier options.
One of the things we replaced was traditional cheese in our house. We did this with help from Galaxy Foods that prepare cheese-like products.
We replaced slices of cheddar block cheese with "Veggie Slices" cheddar flavor slices. The other flavors include pepper-jack, American, Swiss, mozzarella, smoked provolone, and cheddar with jalapenos.
In every taste-test (grilled cheese or sandwich), nobody could tell the difference. Our family and friends have had it on their sandwiches without notice. The flavor and texture is great and it melts easily.
The base for this product is soy flour rather than milk. It maintains a 3 grams of protein but without any cholesterol.
I recently purchased their "Vegan" version as it was on sale. The protein is derived from peas rather than casein (a milk derived product) giving it a firmer texture and slight green color. The first thing I noticed between the Veggie and Vegan options was the color and how much firmer the Vegan cheese slice was.
The Vegan cheese slice melts okay and the taste is similar, but using it cold will be a definite giveaway as it is not that flexible and has a different mouth texture.
If you are a first-time purchaser and can choose between the two options, try Veggie first. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to reduce their cholesterol intake or who is looking for a healthier option for cheese slices.
At health food stores, you can buy a package of veggie slices for $3.99, but our regular grocery store also carries them (by the bagged lettuce) for $2.99. There 12 slices in a package for the Veggie slices and 10 for the Vegan version.
I have not tried Galaxy Foods other cheese-like products, but there are many. Based on my experience, I would think they would be really good. The company also the Carbon Fund for carbon free shipping of their products.


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8.5 inches from desk edge to VESA plate. Speak with an Ergomart representative if your installation requires additional reach. Special order (but inexpensive) extensions are available for additional forward reach.
Security operations rooms, healthcare central monitoring units, trading desks at financial institutions, multi-screen advanced gaming systems: these are just a few of the computing environments where a large number of monitors must be viewed simultaneously, often by multiple users.
The CONNECT multi-monitor desktop stand is a reliable, configurable, and scalable system designed to fit a large number of such applications. The efficient, modular design allows starting with something as small as a two monitor configuration and gradually expanding to include more monitors, while maintaining visual coherence and maximally re-using the original parts. The components easily connect together to create Dual, Triple, Quad, 2-over-2, 3-over-3, and 4-over-4 monitor configurations. Expansion beyond 8 monitors is possible and currently under development.
A great deal of adjustability is inherent in the design of the product. The relative height of the row(s) of monitors is set at installation. The central and lateral horizontal beams allow the monitors to be spaced with infinite granularity, accommodating a wide range of monitor sizes. The beams may be aligned to effectively create a wall of monitors, or easily angled at the connecting hinges in an arc-like configuration. The premium tilter head design supports a considerable amount of positive and negative tilt, full horizontal swivel, and instant change in orientation from landscape to portrait. The vertically adjustable VESA tilter adapters provide a high-degree of individual control of the relative height of each screen to ensure perfect alignment of the monitors at the edges with those at the center.
The CONNECT's robust and stable construction is built around a sturdy static column and allows it to support monitors weighing up to 30 pounds each. Two options are available for mounting to a desk. The included through desk mount requires drilling through holes in the desk and is better suited for heavier monitors.The optional clamp mount attaches to the edge of the work surface.
The cable management system is simple and flexible. Wire guides that can slide along the back face of the horizontal beams and clips positioned at the attachment point of the beams to the vertical columns are used to route and conceal the various cables.
The modular, versatile CONNECT multi-monitor stand can easily scale from a relatively simple, two monitor version all the way up to a two-tier, 8 monitor setup. The unique design provides plenty of adjustability to the various mounting components, allowing the user to precisely arrange the monitors in the desired configuration.
The CONNECT can be mounted to a desk surface using one of two mounting options. The clamp mount assembly is designed to attach the main column to a desk up to 3 inches thick. It is usually positioned on the back edge of the work surface and does not require any alterations to be made to the table in the installation process.
The through desk mount is recommended for a heavier monitor configuration. It is requires four holes to be drilled into the work surface and provides a very sturdy foundation for the multi-monitor stand.
The simple, stylish base cover snugly fits the profile of the main column and provides a clean, finished look to both the through desk and clamp mount configurations.
End caps are placed at both ends of each horizontal beam. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the caps create a secure location to place tools used in the installation and adjustment of the CONNECT. If required, the end caps can be replaced with hinges when expanding the CONNECT to support more monitors than were present at initial installation.
Hinges are used to connect each horizontal beam segment. They allow the beam to either lay flat, creating a wall of monitors, or can be adjusted to situate the monitors into an arc shape.
Monitor installation, adjustment and replacement is simple and convenient. The monitor tilter head mechanism is inserted into a mount assembly which can be installed without needing to remove any of the other pieces of the CONNECT. This mount and the tilter head can be moved anywhere along the beam to achieve the desired monitor positioning.
Cable clips are located in both the horizontal beams and along the column so cords can be maintained along the entire device giving the Connect-S a clean, polished look regardless of the number of monitors and cables.
The tilter head comes standard with a VESA adapter plate compatible with monitors with 75 x 75 mm and 100 x 100 mm standard hole patterns. Other VESA options are available. Please call us at 888 420 3200 for more information.
The height adjustable VESA adapter is a convenient option that allows you to make fine adjustments to the relative heights of the monitors to ensure perfect alignment. All you need is a screw driver. The adjustments can be made with all the monitors already mounted and truly constitute a fine tuning step for this heavy duty stand. The Quad and "4-over-4" configurations of the CONNECT feature standard tilters for the inner two monitors along each beam and height adjustable monitor tilters for the outside beams to achieve the desired monitor positioning.
This plastic cap is designed to sit on top of the vertical column, giving it a clean look. When two columns are stacked, the cap on the lower column is moved to the top of the upper column and replaced by a "single-tier to dual-tier conversion kit".
|Connect Family Shipping Weights and Dimensions
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|32 lb, 41"x15"x15"
|39 lb, 41"x15"x15"
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|box1: 39 lb, 41"x15"x15", box2&3: 11 lb, 39"x14"x6"
|box1: 39 lb, 41"x15"x15", box2&3: 18 lb, 39"x14"x6"
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The extended beams can be adjusted on the hinges to create a flat or arched configuration.
The monitor mounts can be placed anywhere along the horizontal beam, thus accommodating a wide range of monitor sizes.
The monitors independently swivel left and right with only the beam obstructing motion, allowing plenty of range for optimal orientation of each monitor.
The monitors can be adjusted up to 90° in the upward direction and 45° downward with respect to vertical orientation, allowing the user to select the most comfortable viewing angle.
The monitor's orientation can be changed from portrait to landscape with an instant adjustment.
The dual monitor setup places the two tilter mechanisms side by side anywhere along a 30 inch horizontal beam. The CONNECT Dual is 17 inches tall when measured from the work surface to the top of the column. With the beam at its highest point along the column, the center of the VESA plate is at about 16.5 inches from the work surface.
The triple monitor configuration of the CONNECT includes one 30 inch beam and two 10 inch beams, one attached to each side. Hinges are located between any two connecting beams. They allow for the user to adjust the beams so they can lay flat in a "wall" layout or can be curved into an arch. Each monitor mount can be positioned anywhere along its beam. The CONNECT Triple measures 17 inches from the work surface to the top of the column. The highest position for the center of the VESA adaptor is 16.5 inches.
The Quad Monitor CONNECT arrangement holds four monitors across three beams - one 30 inch beam in the center and two 20 inch beams positioned on each side. The single tier column reaches 17 inches from the work surface and the highest position for the center of the monitor's VESA hole pattern is 16.5 inches.
The CONNECT dual monitor stand is also available in a two tier configuration, thus accommodating four monitors. The maximum width for identical monitors is still 28.5 inches. The total height of the dual tier unit is 33.5 inches. When the top beam is installed as high as possible on the column, the center of the VESA adaptor is at approximately 33 inches.
The two tier version of the CONNECT triple monitor stand handles up to six monitors. The maximum width for three evenly spaced identical monitors is 27 inches. The total height of the dual tier unit is 33.5 inches. A monitor on the top row can be placed at 33 inches when measured from the work surface to the center of the VESA hole pattern.
The Four over Four model of the CONNECT is a dual tier version of the quad monitor stand. The maximum width of each monitor is still 24.67 inches, assuming that they are identical in size and that the beams are aligned flat. When the top beam is installed as high as possible on the column, the center of the VESA adaptor is at approximately 33 inches.
In this configuration, the CONNECT can accommodate monitors that are up to 28.5 inches in width each in landscape orientation.
If using three equally-sized monitors with the three beams perfectly aligned, the triple configuration can handle monitors up to 27 inches in width in landscape mode.
With the beams in a flat alignment, four identical monitors up to 24.67 inches in width can be placed in landscape orientation.
Note that in both the single and dual tier versions of the Connect quad monitor stand the outer two tilter heads come standard with a height adjustable VESA adapter assembly.
The side view of the single tier configuration with the clamp mount assembly and the tilter mechanism show that the depth of the stand before the monitor is placed is 8.5 inches.
Static columns are used to mount the horizontal beams. Each beam can be placed anywhere along the column during installation. The single static column is 17 inches in height.
The dual static column is nearly double that at 33.5 inches. The single static column can be modified to a dual column at any time with a single tier to double tier conversion kit, an essential feature for later expansion.
The six standard configurations of the CONNECT with the static column are Dual, Triple, Quad, 2 over 2, 3 over 3, and 4 over 4. Many other combinations are possible with the same components. This page illustrates the standard configurations and a few examples of the virtually limitless optional set-ups. While currently the standard configurations are the only options available via Ergomart's website, future updates will allow purchasers to take full advantage of the flexibility and modularity of this product. Users can start with a simple set-up and return later to add on to their already existing product when expansion or reconfiguration is desired with no wasted expense. Those looking for a unique monitor configuration can purchase exactly what is needed without worrying about whether the pieces will work together properly. When circumstances change, the product can be easily readjusted and new parts can be added without problem.
Standard dual side-by-side monitor setup.
Standard triple side-by-side monitor setup.
Standard quadruple side-by-side monitor setup.
Standard dual 2-over-2 monitor setup.
Standard dual 3-over-3 monitor setup.
Standard dual 4-over-4 monitor setup.
Custom setup with 3-over-2 monitors.
Custom setup with 3 monitors: one large monitor in landscape orientation in the middle and two smaller portrait monitors on the sides.
Custom setup with 6 monitors: 2 on the top row, and 4 at the bottom.
The 100 x 200 mm VESA adaptor is compatible with certain larger monitors. It is used to attach the monitor to an Ergomart tilter head, present in all SAA, SA, and LS arms and mounts. If your monitor has a recessed VESA attachment point, you may also need an Ergomart VESA spacer kit, available below in the accessories tab.
This large VESA bracket is intended for mounting a monitor or TV with a 200x200 mm, 100x200 mm, or 120x180 mm hole pattern. The central hole patterns are 50x50 mm, 75x75 mm, and 100x100 mm, enabling this bracket to attach to the mounting location (e.g. an Ergomart Tilter Head) using a VESA 75/100 adaptor.
The large 200x400 mm VESA adaptor plate supports 50 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm and 200 mm square patterns, as well as 100x200 mm, 120x180 mm, 200x300 mm and 200x400 mm rectangular patterns. In some cases an additional 75 or 100 mm VESA adaptor is needed to interface the 200 x 400 mm VESA plate to the mounting location.
The extra large MSU4X6 VESA adaptor bracket attaches to a wide range of VESA patterns from 100x300 mm up to 400x600 mm. The hole patterns on the central plate allow it to be mounted to tilter heads or wall mounts, often using an additional smaller VESA plate (e.g., 75 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm or 100x200 mm) in between.
This VESA 1/4-Inch Spacer Kit allows monitors with VESA hole locations that are recessed by 1/4" or less to be attached to an Ergomart VESA plate.
This VESA 1/2-Inch Spacer Kit allows monitors with VESA hole locations that are recessed by 1/2" or less to be attached to an Ergomart VESA plate.
8.5 inches from desk edge to VESA plate. Speak with an Ergomart representative if your installation requires additional reach. Special order (but inexpensive) extensions are available for additional forward reach.
The bracket that attaches the horizontal beam to the vertical column is not meant to be instantly adjusted. However, once the monitors are removed, it can be loosened, readjusted and tightened.
Not necessarily, each monitor can weigh up to 30 pounds, however each version of the Connect setup can accommodate different monitor widths. IMPORTANT NOTE: Different monitors will often not center the same when placed side by side based on their VESA hole pattern locations.
The mounts available for this product are not readily suited for mounting a column to the ceiling. If you are interested in a ceiling mounted option please contact customer support for further assistance.


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But I read some amazing books and listened to some awesome music.
Here's the roundup.
I generally read YA and MG, but books for adults dominated my nightstand this year, as well as some amazing indie titles. So many great novels. My fave book of the year? GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn. Fave new author of the year? Leigh T. Moore. And yes, I even read the Fifty Shades trilogy. In the words of Anastasia, "Holy crap!"
Here's what I read, yo.
Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James
Fifty Shades Darker by EL James
Fifty Shades Freed by EL James
The Color of Bones by Tracy Edward Wymer
Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angleberger
Hourglass by Myra McEntire
The Classroom by Robin Mellom
My Very UnFairy Tale Life by Anna Staniszewski
Rouge by Leigh T. Moore
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt
How To Survive Ancient Spells and Crazy Kings by Laura Pauling
String Bridge by Jessica Bell
On to movies. I'm not a huge movie watcher due to lack of time, but I noticed I rewatched a lot of classics this year, and of course, movies with my kiddos.
Hunger Games
Breaking Dawn 2
I love me some rock 'n' roll, so my top three rock songs of 2012 are these.
"Gluttony" by BUCKCHERRY (Got to hear this live a few weeks ago! Rated R btw.)
"You Waste Your Time" by TREMONTI (Awesome guitar riffs, and I won a signed guitar from this guy last year, too.)
"Still Swingin'" by PAPA ROACH (I get see hear this song live in a few weeks! If you lika da zombies, this video reminds me of the last book of Carrie Ryan's zombie trilogy!)
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Kate's adoptive family scrimped to give her idyllic childhood... yet she was still desperate to find the parents who gave her up - no matter who it hurt
Kate Hilpern discovered she was adopted aged five
At 18 she tracked down her birth family - but found her mother had died at 19, two years after giving Kate up for adoption
Mother-of-two says being cut off from birth family had damaging effects on her identity and self-esteem
Kate now campaigns for adoptive children to retain contact with biological family
Searching: Kate was determined to find her biological family
When I was 18, I changed my name. Crucially, I gave myself a new middle name — Justine.
Actually, it wasn't new at all. It was the name my birth mother gave me before I was adopted.
I can still remember the horror my teenage self felt when I saw my birth certificate and realised that not only had I lost my birth family, but I'd lost my name, too — the one thing my mother had been able to give me. So I approached a local solicitor and changed it by deed poll.
I desperately wish I'd known more about my birth family when I was growing up in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.
My adoptive parents, Brian and Lucy, told me all they knew — that my birth mother had been 17 when I was born in 1970 and she was called Susan. I also knew she had a brother who was a composer, but there the information stopped.
So my roots remained a question mark during my formative years, leaving an emotional void that had a profound effect on me. Don't get me wrong, I grew up in a happy family.
My father worked hard as an accountant and my mother as a carer so we could live in an Edwardian house and go on nice holidays.
They were keen for me and my brother — who is three years older than me and also adopted — to go to private school, so they scrimped and saved for that, too.
They were loving and affectionate and we had lots of fun. I was an excitable and imaginative child and have many fond memories of playing in our garden and bustling family Christmases.
In fact, when I learned I was adopted, around the age of five, it was a non-issue. My parents told me they had chosen me and I was special because of it and I accepted this without question. But as the years went on, I began to feel a niggling sense of loss.
Somewhere out there was another set of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins — my flesh and blood — and I didn't even know them.
It wasn't just the big questions such as 'Why was I adopted?' that I wanted answers to, but the smaller ones, too — from where did I get my blue eyes, long face and curly hair?
I don't look anything like my parents — Mum has a rounder face and lighter hair than me, while my father had ginger hair. I wondered what I'd have in common with my biological parents — does my birth mother hate peas, like me? And who was my birth father?
The older I got, the more I ached to know the answers to these questions and by the time I reached my teenage years, my self-esteem and confidence were affected. Like all teenagers, I was trying to work out who I was — but unlike most teenagers, I didn't even know where I came from.
Special: Kate on her wedding day with birth father Mark (left) and Brian, her adoptive father
I didn't want to upset my parents by talking about it, so I bottled it up. I became rebellious, drinking too much and refusing to come home from parties, as I desperately tried to make sense of my identity.
This was not the fault of my adoptive parents, of course, merely a reflection of the adoption system in the Seventies, a time when all ties were severed with an adopted child's birth family.
It is this era that Kate Gallagher seemed to hark back to in her recent article for the Mail, in which she condemned current practices that encourage adopted children to stay in touch with their birth families by keeping their birth names and sending letters to their biological parents.
Adopted children's links with their birth families should be cut with a firm snip, she argued, and adopting parents should know as little as possible about the background of the child they will be raising.
I can tell her with total certainty that she is utterly wrong. The idea that you can uproot a baby from its birth family, place it with adoptive parents and give it a new identity with no ill-effects is ludicrous — a fact borne out by my own experiences.
Spitting image: Kate, right, shares many identical features with her mother, pictured, left, when a teenager
No, it's not that I wish I hadn't been adopted. I love the people who happened to be at the top of the waiting list when I turned up on the baby conveyor belt.
I miss my adoptive dad, who died three years ago, very much and Mum and I are extremely close, choosing to live just a few doors from each other. There's no question that she's my Mum and Granny to my two children.
But growing up I felt blighted by the fact I knew nothing about my natural parents. So, like two-thirds of adopted people, I decided to trace my birth parents when I turned 18 and was entitled to apply for my original birth certificate.
The certificate had the address of my birth mother at the time of my birth — which, as luck would have it, was where her parents still lived.
Loving: With adoptive mother Lucy at their Hertfordshire home
While some people use charities such as Norcap, which helps adults affected by adoption, to assist them in making the first approach to their biological family, I asked my best friend's mum, who was a counsellor, to help.
She phoned my grandfather, who told her my birth mother had died aged 19. She'd gone travelling to India to get over the heartache of giving me up, a heartache that, like so many birth mothers, she had under-estimated. There, she found herself in a dodgy area and was killed.
The details are vague, but her postmortem examination revealed it was poisoning. I travelled to India in 1999 to try to find out more about how she died, but discovered nothing conclusive.
They say you can't miss what you've never known, but I certainly grieved for the birth mother I'd never met. I would love to have just one single memory of her.
Happily, the rest of my biological family could not have been more welcoming. My grandfather said he'd been waiting for my call for 18 years and invited me to his home two days later.
So, on a wet Sunday in February 1989, three months after my 18th birthday, I found myself walking nervously up my grandparents' driveway.
Any fears I had dissipated almost immediately on meeting them. They hugged me and said they had been looking forward to this moment ever since my mother died. Their background was not dissimilar to my own adopted family's and we hit it off immediately, chatting for hours.
My visit was clearly emotional for them. I was the spitting image of their beloved dead daughter.
At one point, my grandfather had to walk out of the room. He returned with tears in his eyes, explaining that it had totally thrown him that my mannerisms — the way I moved my hands when I spoke, the way I stood and so on — were so similar to my mother's.
For me, it was incredible to finally see people that I looked like and I couldn't get enough of the family photos and stories.
Reforging bonds: Kate with her birth father, Mark Hilpern
My grandparents explained that my mother had given me up because she couldn't cope with the stigma attached to being an unmarried mother, and that without state benefits for single mums, she had no idea how she'd provide for me.
It was decided that she'd go to a mother and baby home in Northampton to give birth, and that everyone — even her siblings — would be told that she was simply on a long holiday visiting cousins. My aunts and uncles didn't find out about my existence until my mother died.
Two days later, I met my biological father, Mark, at his flat in London. Again, the meeting was emotional, but it was easy to bond with him and we talked until the early hours. He clearly adored my mother and still displayed a framed photograph of her, a fact I found heartening.
He had stayed in touch with my grandparents and, together, my birth family helped put together a picture of my mother's short life — her love of books and drama, her interest in music, what made her laugh.
I was able to answer so many of the questions that had tormented me during my childhood. I still marvel at how similar my character is to that of some of my biological family — I am impatient like my father and talk incredibly quickly, just like his mother and sister — not to mention the sense of belonging I feel.
Kate with her adoptive mother Lucy on the day she joined their family, aged only six weeks, in January 1971
Reunions are risky and do not work out for everyone, but in my case, meeting my birth family made me feel complete. Yet it was not without problems. Sadly, my adoptive parents did not support my decision to meet my birth family.
They felt hurt and threatened. My adoptive father made it clear he wanted me to have nothing to do with them. They felt it was a slap in the face after all they'd done for me.
I tried to persuade them that needing to know where I came from was no reflection on their parenting, and that they were still my family. But it was no good and for some time, our relationship was fraught and bruised.
Then, in 2005, I got married and everything changed. By this time, both families were an important part of my life — and I invited them all to my big day. It was a risky decision, but it turned out to be one of my best. After speaking in private for ten minutes, both of my fathers decided to walk me down the aisle together and later made a joint speech.
One of my most prized possessions is a framed photo of the three of us arm in arm. I don't know what passed between them, but I believe that my adoptive dad saw in front of him a man who was not a threat to him in any way.
In his head, he had spent years thinking my birth father was attempting to take his place — but on meeting him, he realised this wasn't the case at all. From that moment on, they remained in touch, even visiting me jointly.
Before my adoptive father died, my two children called him Grandad and my biological father Grandpa Mark. They simply accepted I have two families. This acceptance is key to successful adoptions.
Like it or not, a child's biological family is part of who the adopted person is and attempts to deny this — such as refusing contact with the birth parents or changing the name they've had since birth — are misguided, unless there is a good reason for it.
The fact is that the more adopters know about the child's background and the more the child feels some connection with their past, the less likely the adoption is to break down. Given that an estimated one in five adoptions fail, this could not be more vital.
I feel so strongly about this I've spent ten years on an adoption panel, approving prospective adopters and matching them with children who need loving homes.
The idea of other children growing up tormented by unanswered questions about their past, just like I was, fills me with dread. I am happy knowing how nature and nurture have played a part in making me who I am — and I'm determined that other adopted children should know a similar peace and contentment.
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It started with a simple idea.
We were excited, but we didn't know if others would believe in our solution. In 2013, we introduced Orbitkey to the crowd-funding community. We were thrilled to see 5,000 people believe in our vision by the end of the 30-day Kickstarter campaign.
Our careers in pharmacy and industrial design were put aside to dedicate our efforts and focus on the world of organisation. We packed our bags, flew overseas and lived out of our suitcases for the next four month. Orbitkey came to life.
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A lot of people have only the vaguest idea of how criminal law works, and in general that's a good thing because it means they have never run into trouble. The bad thing is that because of that ignorance, they could be unwittingly tricked into waiving their rights or even convicted of a crime they did not commit.
"Innocent until proven guilty" does not mean that the innocent can always prove innocence. If that were true, there would not be organizations such as the Innocence Project which takes on cases of what they are convinced are the wrongfully convicted. Technically, the burden of proof is on the prosecutor, but the innocent defendant should know that not everything is as it appears to be, and enough circumstantial evidence can convict an innocent person.
Many cases are based on circumstantial evidence that can be construed to mean one thing or the other, and can lead to a false construction of a crime. There are instances when an eye witness or an expert makes a mistake; they are human after all. As pointed out by Ian Inglis on his website, it can be struggle for a defendant to challenge these aspects of the case. Simply maintaining their innocence is not enough to convince a jury to acquit if the circumstantial evidence is compelling enough, and reasonable doubt is not introduced into the trial.
The innocent defendant also has a tendency to believe that cooperating with law enforcement shows that they have "nothing to hide" but the fact is police interrogators will do anything short of physical harm to get a confession. They work hard to break down a person's normal defenses if they strongly believe that they have a viable suspect in custody. While this may work with a guilty person, it unfortunately works against an innocent person just as well.
The criminal defense lawyer is not there to get the guilty off the hook; they are there to protect the rights of the defendant and to ensure that they aren't bullied into a conviction. Guilty or innocent, when faced with a criminal charge, it is important to retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer before one word comes out of your mouth.


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It's only been a few weeks since hackers hijacked more than 1 million Internet of Things devices to launch a record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against the website of cybersecurity reporter Brian Krebs.
Now, the malware that powered the unprecedented attack has been released online for anyone to use.
A link to the malware code, first spotted by Krebs, was posted in the criminal hacker site Hackforum by a user named "Anna-senpai," who dubbed the malware "Mirai." The malware is designed to infect Internet of Things (IoT) devices that haven't changed their default usernames and passwords—a common occurrence in the frighteningly poor security used by IoT products like web cams, "smart" refrigerators, and other internet-connected home appliances. Once assembled, these massive armies of zombie devices can be controlled from a central server, where they are typically leased out to other criminal hackers to launch DdoS attacks against target websites.
"When I first go in DDoS industry, I wasn't planning on staying in it long. I made my money, there's lots of eyes looking at IOT now, so it's time to GTFO," Anna-senpai wrote. "So today, I have an amazing release for you. With Mirai, I usually pull max 380k bots from telnet alone. However, after the Kreb [sic] DDoS, ISPs been slowly shutting down and cleaning up their act. Today, max pull is about 300k bots, and dropping."
"So, I am your senpai, and I will treat you real nice, my hf-chan," Anna-senpai added, cheekily using the Japanese honorific for a fellow classmate.
It's unclear why the malware's authors chose to dump the code online, since the ability to grow botnets can be a big moneymaking asset in the criminal hacking world. But Anna-chan's Hackforums post seems to suggest that spreading the malware code around is a way for its creators to confuse attribution attempts, now that the Krebs DDoS attack has brought increased attention.
"Miscreants who develop malicious software often dump their source code publicly when law enforcement investigators and security firms start sniffing around a little too close to home," Krebs writes. "Publishing the code online for all to see and download ensures that the code's original authors aren't the only ones found possessing it if and when the authorities come knocking with search warrants."


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Welcome to 1987, year of the Ferrari F40! The Red Hot Chill Peppers might have its ups and downs, but I don't know of any other band whose riffs have been copied more times, purely because they are awesome.


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How To Improve The Flooring of Your Home
Improving the floor of your home will not only change the appearance of your home but also raise its value. If you are planning to sell your home in the future and want to get the highest price possible or simply want to update it for the convenience of your family, replacing your old flooring will help brighten up your space. Thanks to the evolution in the flooring industry, there is a bevy of flooring options to choose from. The choice will depend on your budget and the level of comfort you desire. Here are some of the options to choose from for your flooring:
Carpet is popular among homes for a variety of reasons. Aside from the comfort it brings, it also has an unmatched level of warmth and cosiness to any home. It is also effective for silencing loud footsteps and making your space feel calmer. Given the proper care, they can last for years in your home.
Carpet flooring is perfect for low traffic areas as well as in bedrooms. They are great for noise reduction and keep rooms warm and cozy. The major disadvantage is that they are difficult to maintain and clean. But there are new carpets that are designed to withstand heavy traffic.
Wood Flooring
Wood floors are great regardless of the design of your home. It offers flexibility in how the rooms will be used and in the arrangement of furniture. Wooden floors are a classic and last a long time. It will be appealing to anyone.
Vinyl Flooring
If you are looking for flooring that is slip resistant, easy to clean, and can last long even under harsh conditions, vinyl floorings are the perfect choice. It is low maintenance, can mimic stone or marble floorings and is less expensive than other options. With vinyl floorings, you choose large vinyl sheets to be cut to the size of your room.
There are also vinyl tiles. These types of floorings are water resistant. They come in different patterns and designs. Vinyl tiles are perfect for wet areas such as your bathroom or kitchen. You can place vinyl tiles anywhere in the house and not worry about rotting and maintenance. When maintained properly, vinyl tiles can be easily cleaned and will last a long time.
Laminate Flooring
Wooden floors carry a hefty price that some homeowners cannot afford. The good news is that they can get the next best thing—a wood laminate. It offers the appeal of wooden floorings but at a lower cost. Laminated wood are durable and are available in various colors, sizes, and widths, depending on the preference of the homeowner. Different colors will give different looks so it pays to see some samples so you can choose the perfect one.
Whether its vinyl, carpet, wood, or laminated wood, improving your flooring will not only freshen up your space but also increase its value. Home improvement projects like these are long lasting and will make potential buyers consider your property.


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According to Wrike's recent survey with almost 2,000 respondents, 88% of men and 85% of women regularly overwork. But who feels more stressed about this matter? What are the other remarkable differences between men's and women's work styles? Learn more in the following infographic.
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Our owners are family, and we are committed to continually exceeding their expectations. San Francisco lives up to its reputation as a food mecca, a destination with world-class arts & culture. Our owners love the convenient access to a host of activities, entertainment, retail and dining options right outside our doorstep. And, you just can't beat our waterfront location and captivating views of the San Francisco Bay. With full residences complete with gourmet kitchen, living room with fireplace and dining area; luxurious amenities; and the world-class service of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square is more than just a place to stay – this is home.
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"What do you say when you pray?"
I paused in the dim light, still seated on the floor where I was praying. The room was near-darkness, in the hour before sunrise. My room-mate Belle had sleepily asked the question from where she lay on her bed:
"What do you say, when you pray?"
A Muslim in the post-9/11 world that has any regular interface with westerners, would have faced this situation at least once. Almost overnight, hundreds of thousands of heretofore complacent Muslims suddenly found themselves requiring the skills of expert communicators, in a world suddenly curious.
Suddenly finding that understanding is not achieved by simply answering the questions.
Communication is in the heart and mind
Many people are under the mistaken assumption that if you simply answered questions truthfully and factually, and the other party has no defects in intelligence, this is enough.
This is only true in cases where the factual question itself is sincerely asked, for its own sake.
But the thing is, most people have no interest whatsoever in facts (by the way: also why scientists have so much difficulty communicating with the public). Consequently, when they ask a factual question, it is actually a means to ask for an entirely different personal need to be fulfilled.
I learned this the hard way, growing up INTJ in a super subtle Asian culture, and through work experience. For example, when a manager asks you for 'more information' even though there's more than enough to justify an action, it may not at all be about having a certain amount of data that is yet to be gathered. No.
You could be asked, what does this mean? But the actual question might be, I'm afraid it means that the person I spoke with last week was right, and I want you to assure me otherwise.
But you cannot possibly know that. It is unique to the individual – unique to his concerns, his personality, his baggage, and past experience. Yet, you have no choice but to give the correct answer. Preferably at the first try.
And that is why, sometimes I don't answer questions – even when I know the answer.
Because I do not know your need.
The necessity to master theory of mind
You see, even assuming the question was sincere, and of a genuine curiosity, the answer cannot just be phrased as you want.
You must deliver the answer using terms and language and references that the other person will understand and appreciate.
My networks straddle east and west, and so I have had ample opportunity to reflect on this. Plus, my place of work keeps sending us to communication courses.
Consider the answer "I live with my parents". This is never offered with qualifications in an oriental conversation, as the connotation is almost always neutral or even positive. But it is always given with lengthy explanation or at least defiance, in an occidental one.
In either case, it is a factual answer – literally the same answer. The person answering in both cases may even be motivated by identical reasons. So, what accounts for the difference? What drives the modification of the answer?
It is the mindset of the questioner. Not the questioned.
10 years in a nutshell.
A decade ago, a lot of otherwise religious and observant people suddenly realised, they only knew the answers to the questions they were being asked, from a Muslim's perspective. It is how we learned them.
Laypeople – or even scholars – had not really bothered to break answers down, so that they can be re-told with different words. Let alone for a different, non-Muslim mindset. Because being all similar to each other, they had no need to talk about their stuff the hard way. And after all, no one but themselves had ever been interested before.
And that's not considering those who were only loosely religious – the ones who mainly phoned it in during theology class, and who only dimly remember the textbook, going by a sense of instinctive right and wrong, and by 'feeling their way'. Yet they are also asked for factual, precise answers, as if they had been studious!
And as if more facts and greater precision will serve to assuage an unfulfilled and unexpressed communication need.
The answer.
All of this came rushing to the fore in that mere second or two as I considered my answer.
Fortunately, my room-mate's curiosity was guileless and sincerely curious. She carries no wounds against the religious or against Muslims, despite being neither herself. It came across in her voice. So I could focus on the question itself.
I could simply literally recite what I say. I could translate everything that I say in prayer. If context is required, I could explain the basic theology in order for the prayer to be appreciated.
None of these options are helpful in the least, despite being factual, correct and accurate. She asked what, but she couldn't really be interested in what.
In the darkness and calm of early morning, I remembered that communication is not about the question. It is about the questioner. It is about what they must feel at the end of the answer.
I decided that more likely, Belle wanted to know what, so she could understand why.
So I explained the Chapter of Opening, without which the prayer is not complete. I explained that I believe in a day at the ending of the universe, when we will all be gathered. And on that day safety can only be found with God. So I pray to acknowledge His mercy and authority over everything, and ask Him to show me how to live in such a way, that I would be safe on that day.
Belle's quiet voice came over, That's really beautiful.
And I was satisfied with my answer. Because indeed, it is.
Do you aim to be called 'religious'? Are you sure?
I reflected on this exchange long afterward. It made me think about how strangely inconsistent we are: we invent words to describe certain concepts, but then disregard those meanings in common usage.
In my country these days there's such an overt religious rigidity that is the result of a dysfunctional religious conservatism. A significant number of the core demographic are curiously absorbed in doing more, ever more, obscure rituals and tasks and things, to be 'more religious'. Somehow, the (more useful and practical to mankind) options of becoming excellent in the basics, or understanding more deeply – like, which things are the right things for where and when – don't appeal.
How then, would you ever get better at taking questions, if you're only absorbed in yourself? How would you ever learn what other people need? I think it is borderline selfish, in a world crying for communication.
But I cannot help but notice something, when you read about the highest religious role models of any of the major religions. No one ever referred to them as 'religious'. Even though they clearly had to be.
No. They are remembered as being things like extraordinarily kind, or patient, or forgiving and giving. Peaceful, serene, and causes serenity in others. Or extremely just, incorruptible, fearless or persistent with the truth. They solved the problems of people.
Yes, at the same time they were also role models for the ritual and discipline parts of their religions. But, no one remembers them for being 'religious'.
I guess it's like praising an artist's 'technique'. If you look at it literally, it should be no bad thing. But, it is also a way of saying, you can't find anything more valuable than that to praise.
Why is there no 'religious left'?
As I reminisced on that morning in the Maldives, thinking about language, I reflect as well on the incessant news cycle of our era. Most especially the American one, which fascinates everyone in the same way as we cannot look away from a derailed train. Even though we might ourselves be riding a train that is itself about to be derailed.
The narrative from Anglophone media would invariably refer to the rigidly conservative side as the 'religious right', if in any way it claims the trappings of a religion. This is the case whether it's speaking about their own countries, or news of conflicts, uprisings, and rebellions abroad.
But, in many countries, the side struggling against this 'religious right' are themselves motivated by religion – often the same one. Many times, actually that is the side that is truer to what an honest practice of the religion demands, compared to the side that is called by everyone as the 'religious' one!
And yet, we do not call them the 'religious left'. Even when they are, even when they claim it, and even when they meet the objective definition more than the other side.
Is it any wonder that so little communication happens, when we are unable to use the very words of our own language honestly?
And aren't even aware that this is a symptom that we're carrying something in our minds, that needs healing?


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The One-Minute Full-Body Workout
Find time for workouts!
No time for a full workout today? No sweat. If you can find just one free minute, then you can do this easy workout from fitness expert Keli Roberts. You'll hit all the major muscle groups and—if you really push—get a cardio surge as well.
Do the moves one right after the other with no resting in between. Your goal is to fit in a set in just 60 seconds, though it'll probably take a little longer at first. (Beginners, shoot for two minutes.) Fit as many of these workouts into your day as you can.
Power push-up plank
Stand with feet a little wider than shoulders (top left) ; squat down and place hands on floor in front of feet.
Jump or walk feet back into plank position (middle), keeping body lengthened by tightening abs; hold for a count of 8.
Do 2 push-ups (on your toes, if possible, or on your knees; bottom right); jump or walk feet toward hands, return to a low-squat position on feet, and stand up. Repeat entire move 4 more times.
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The seaside is a delight at the best of times. The calming sound of the sea, stretches of sand and soul-replenishing vistas are common enough to give beaches their restorative reputation – and even when the sand isn't postcard-perfect, coast still often trumps no coast.
But play with the formula a little and they become even more delightful.
Thankfully this curious planet of ours has plenty of examples where slight differences have led to some fascinating and very unique beaches.
So if you're a bona fide beach bum who prefers sea views to city views here are the Flexicover team's favourite unusual beaches to lay your hat, and your towel, and your bucket and spade, and your picnic basket...
Sicily is blessed with incredible beaches all around its plentiful coastline but its best beach is hidden in Vulcano in the far reaches of the Aeolian Islands and accessible by frequent tour boats. Its namesake volcano gives the island unique properties, including a natural, beachside Jacuzzi, and Valle dei Mostri (Valley of the Monsters), which is an area of creepy-looking rock formations. But the most awe-inspiring area is Spiaggia di Sabbia Nera, which translates directly to Black Sand Beach. Created by volcanic activity the grainy black sand contrasts incredibly with the blue sea that surrounds it explaining why it's an increasingly popular tourist spot.
The idea of going swimming in a country that calls itself Iceland would bring chills to even the most hardened of swimmers. But Ylströnd is a beach unto itself. Making the most of the geothermal waters on the Bay of Nauthólsvík, in 2001 a bright spark shipped in sand and created the walls for a lagoon, enabling the hot, natural waters to mix with the ice-cold sea waters. It means that all year around, swimmers can enjoy beach action in freezing cold, warm or hot water temperatures, with good facilities for changing and enjoying the day included in the entry price.
You could almost count the number of major city beaches on your hands; because of construction, pollution and price, beaches in the world's most important areas are a rarity. But Canada does things differently. Instead of using every inch of their seafront as a commodity, they created a man-made beach instead, with the express purpose of letting all its residents enjoy the view. Named after the refinery by its entrance, the sugar theme continues with its demerara sand, pink umbrellas and stripy rocks. It's not a beach for swimming but ideal for soaking up the sun during Toronto's predictably warm summer months.
Full disclosure: there's no singing. The name might suggest a beach whose sea breeze creates a beautiful noise to relax sun seekers even more than usual. But this beach, a 45-minute drive from Boston or an hour on the MTA, is more of a squeaky beach than a singing beach. Caused by the grains of sand which bear the exact properties to cause noise when they rub against the layer below, the phenomenon means the beach is becoming more of an attraction than it has room for. To avoid the busiest (and noisiest) times, get there before 11am.
Located by Bali, Padangbai is a popular choice for those who prefer its small-town peace and quiet, plus a beach that really comes alive at night thanks to its bioluminescent plankton. These tiny sea creatures emit light when disturbed so an ideal way to view this wondrous trait is to snorkel at night. The disturbance in the water feeds oxygen to the organisms, causing them to light up in a similar manner to fireflies, surrounding you with blue light in an otherwise black seascape. There are a few other places to see this if Padangbai isn't on your travels: the Maldives, Jamaica and Puerto Rico also boast glowing seas.
Whether you're tempted to try out one of these more unusual beaches or are happy to stick to the more standard kind, it's good to know that Flexicover are committed to providing you with the highest level of protection to ensure that you are safe and secure 24 hours a day when away.
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OC Car and Truck Show 2017 Video Highlights
OC Car and Truck Show 2017 Video Highlights from the June 10-11 car show hosted in Ocean City, Maryland by LiveWire Media. Load-in began on Friday and the custom rides piled into the convention center ready to go for the weekend.
East Coast Minis (ECM) and Low Lifestyles JunkStyles occupied the back hall (bay side) of the convention center. ECM also hosted the Sunday Shoreline Showdown that was in the front parking lot. A mix of mini trucks and cars came to the event.
DrivenToCure.org hosted their Anniversary meet outside on Saturday with a great diverse group of custom rides. Overall the family and I had a great weekend at the beach.
Be sure to check out our OC Car and Truck Show 2017 photo cover, here. And also check out our OC Car and Truck Show 2017 Car Culture Film Festival entry we did of the Minitruckers Lifestyle here on the east coast featuring East Coast Minis.
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Product Overview
Now the fetch games don't have to stop when the sun goes down! Introducing the Chuck-It! Max Glow Ball, for night-time play. Simply charge the Glow Ball by holding up to a light source, resulting in a brilliant green glow. Compatible with the classic and pro Chuckit! Ball Launcher. *this is meant to be used as an interactive toy between you and your dog. Although the chuck-it balls are very durable, they aren't meant to be full-time chew toys!
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Going to Work with Vintage Drafting Table
Even those people, who do not dedicate themselves to the field of design. Know that a correct position is indispensable if we are going to work for several hours sitting at a table. Our visual perspective and the position of our body with respect to the vintage drafting table are going to be decisive when it comes to performing our task in a correct way. To help us in our work are the drawing tables that adapt perfectly to the most convenient angle. The classic drawing tables are compose of a wood, metal or plastic board. With smooth edges that can adjust its inclination in different angles and that presents different dimensions depending on the use that we are going to give it.
Contrary to what we can think, drawing tables are very practical. Use by illustrators, engineers, draughtsman and designers in general. But its use is not limit only to the professional field. And also can be highly recommend for the youngest of the house that begin to have load of duties. And spend a lot of time sitting a day. This type of surfaces will guarantee a correct working posture for our children. Thus avoiding the back burdens. Have we managed to get your attention? As you continue reading our book of ideas.
24 Picture Gallery: Going to Work with Vintage Drafting Table
This captivating study seems to be take from the avant-garde Paris of the 60s; wood, metal, ceramics and glass make up the decorative scene, which features this simple drawing table. A sober decoration, but very successful. The drawing table fits perfectly with a discreet design based on a dark wood easel and a plywood plate. A very functional format that allows us to collect the study area to leave free space for other activities. Our next proposal comes from the designer Louis Sicard , who presents us with a very versatile design capable of adapting to all heights, dimensions and circumstances.
It consists of a simple-looking drawing table and great functionality. Since it's fixing system allows us to adapt its height from 45 cm to 95. On the other hand, integrates an innovation with respect to conventional models incorporating a large storage drawer. It also allows displaying two bidirectional boards at opposite angles to have two different work areas. An all in one for our study or office. Small drawing table has everything, with a wooden frame includes adjustable metal legs to modify the height and accompany the child in its growth. In addition, it has a drawer, where to keep safely the pencils and markers, and an adjustable lamp.
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Author(s):Sakuraga Mei
Status: Completed
Alternative(s): ワルイ男でもイイ; 坏男人也没关系; 壞男人也沒關系; 恶作剧系列A3; 惡作劇系列A3; 愛上壞壞的傢伙; 爱上坏坏的家伙; Es incluso un chico malo, bueno? (Spanish); Is even a bad boy, good?; Tendre Voyou 4 (French); Warui Otoko Demo ii?
Manga Summary: Despite the content of their relationship, the delinquent Towa Aikawa is still a "friend" of the Student Council President, Mikado Shirahane. But today, Towa gets to sleep-in at Mikado's house for the very first time! Could their relationship advance into "lovers" now...!?


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Introduction Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
Email marketing is indeed crucial For any small company to get right. Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
And for good reason. Implemented Properly, it will certainly become the most important tool in your business for creating relationships and making sales.
According to Capterra, the Normal yield on $1 spent on email marketing is 44.25!
This is why you should take your Time and invest in a fantastic email marketing program for your company.
If you are a blogger, then the Consensus autoresponder of selection used to be Aweber or even MailChimp. Subscribe to some email list, and there was a fantastic chance they had been using one of those two.
For Quite a While, the standard Characteristic set of Aweber worked perfectly fine. All entrepreneurs needed it to do was reliably send emails out and integrate with their favorite tools like LeadPages and Click Funnels.
Nowadays however, email marketing automation has Become increasingly more significant.
By Way of Example, Infusionsoft used To function as go-to agency for unsigned bloggers and companies wanting more innovative email automation abilities.
The problem with Infusionsoft Though is the fact that it's a hugely complicated system to find out. Couple that with a hefty price tag and a first setup cost set it out of reach for most bloggers.
But things are changing for the Better and ConvertKit has emerged among the very popular email services which may provide marketing automations without the massive cost.
ConvertKit Disadvantages
– Can't create super innovative marketing automations.
– Limited customization of kinds.
– Hard to use templates.
– Divide testing restricted to subject lines just.
– Doesn't work well for live webinars or events.
– No free trial.
ConvertKit Benefits
– Slick, intuitive interface.
– Works great with adding content updates to your site.
– Tag-based (versus list predicated like MailChimp)
– Really fine visual automation editor.
– They don't charge you for duplicate subscribers.
– Could add Publish content using tags in mails.
– Easily auto resend broadcasts into un-opens.
– Automatic double paned for lead magnets.
– 365 days per year, 24 hours per day service through live chat and email.
– A good number of integrations.
– Really nice reporting.
– Constantly being updated with new capabilities.
Click here to start your free trial of ConvertKit.
Description of ConvertKit
ConvertKit is an email Service provider that's specifically marketed towards bloggers, podcasters, and other businesses who are building crowds.
It was started by Nathan Barry who I was a fan of, being a regular reader of the blog.
For a brief moment, it was Rebranded to Seva, till they reverted back to ConvertKit.
What is intriguing about ConvertKit is how transparent Nathan is about the entire process of taking ConvertKit from scratch to earning $30k a month at 2015. Now in 2018, they've 19,500 busy customers and carrying over $1 million per month.
We're basically getting a front Row chair on his journey to building a successful SaaS product. It is pretty cool because we get to see about both the highs and the lows.
Even in the Event That You don't end up using ConvertKit, his blog posts are always fascinating and I suggest giving Nathan a follow.Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
What is not So good about ConvertKit
Bad Part #1: Restricted set of triggers/actions for innovative automations
Here are the triggers available on ConvertKit.
Compare that with ActiveCampaign.
This means you can not really build The exact same type of complex automations that you can in ActiveCampaign or Drip.
Additionally you won't get advanced Attributes in ConvertKit like page monitoring and direct scoring.
And I miss having list Administration Activities like unsubscribing people so that you may do routine list hygiene.
Bad Part #2: Restricted A/B Testing
A/B testing is a very important Feature to have for almost any email services. Doing this regularly will help you better your open and conversion rates.
ConvertKit allows you to split Test your subject lines like this:
Which is useful, for sure.
But there is no way to divide test For things such as delivery time, email body content, or automations.
Poor Part #3: maybe not a ton of customization options for templates and forms
I do like the types that ConvertKit provides. They are clean and nice.
But the kind editor is very Restricted. Besides colour, there is not much you can change. By way of example, there's no way to change the font for any of the text.
Unless you are willing to add in Your CSS.
This is not a big deal for me personally, as I use Thrive Leads for my forms. But for people who do not utilize a third party instrument, the absence of customization could be an issue.
Poor Part #4: No email templates
I do not personally send out email Newsletter type mails, so this isn't so big a deal to me personally.
But I know some companies do need This, that is why MailChimp is still popular.
ConvertKit includes a couple of email Templates, but the procedure for using them is very tedious. You will want to muck around with HTML and CSS which not everyone wishes to do.
So you'll want to look elsewhere If this is exactly what you want.
Some of The Best Features
Cool Characteristic #1: Seamless Visual Automation Editor
I really like the ConvertKit's Visual automation editor. It's a joy to use, especially once you compare it to a number of the additional automation editors out there.
That's because ConvertKit makes Editing each step in your automation workflow seamless.
Let us say one of the steps in Your automation is sending an emailaddress. With other services, editing the email will take you out of the automation editor and into another email editor webpage. This may cause you to lose context of what you're doing.
With ConvertKit, everything is Done within the automation editor . So clicking on an email step will allow you to edit it inline. And it is also possible to edit your types in precisely the same manner.
It is a Fantastic experience and it Sets additional automation editors to shame.
Cool Feature #2: Straightforward Segmentation within emails
Another useful feature is ConvertKit's capacity to segment individual emails using conditional tags.
So let us say you wanted to make One email to your list, but include a bonus voucher to your VIP clients. You can do this in ConvertKit like this:
Pretty cool, right?
The syntax may look a little Odd to non-techies and you also may have a hard time remembering what to type if you go to use it.
To help with this, you can click On the Personalize menu in the editor toolbar and then click on the Subscriber's tags menu item. ConvertKit will then insert the appropriate code snippet template straight into your email.
All You Have to do is change to Your tag, and upgrade the content for both branches.
Cool Characteristic #3: Auto resend broadcasts to un-opens
Each time you send out a Broadcast email, a certain percentage of people won't open it. Hubspot says marketing and advertising emails only get 25% email open prices.
Maybe you did not write a good Headline, or else they had been too busy in the time to have a look.
ConvertKit includes a fantastic feature Where you can resend your broadcast to the men and women who did not open it the first time.
This can be found in stats page, Where you'll see a button named Resend into Unopens.
Pressing it will Permit You to Re-send your email again, where you're able to make changes to your Subject Line should you desire.
I like this because you can Boost the eyeballs you get for every single broadcast you ship out.
Cool Feature #4: Lead Magnet Double Opt-in
There are debates everywhere About if you should use double breasted vs individual opt-in.
The main reason why you want Double opt-in is the fact that it will enhance your email list quality. Nevertheless, the main argument against is that the excess measure will damage your conversions.
All this is accurate.
However, if you're using lead Magnets, then ConvertKit can handle double opt-in for you automatically like this.
After the user clicks on the downloading Button to acquire their lead magnetthey are automatically opted in. So you get the best of both worlds! Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
Click here to start your free trial of ConvertKit.
Details of ConvertKit
ConvertKit Includes 5 major building blocks. Let's take a quick look at each.
Forms are the way you get subscribers Into your account. ConvertKit permits you to create both kinds and landing pages.
Types can be embedded on any page Of your website, or through a typical modal popup. Landing pages are its very own dedicated webpage hosted on ConvertKit's servers or your own site with a WordPress plugin.
There are 3 Chief styles to select From for regular types. Full, Minimal, and Clean.
As Stated above, the kind Editor doesn't provide you lots of customization options, although the built-in styles do have a great clean look .
Landing pages also only have 3 Styles to pick from and the exact same limited customization choices.
To tie everything together, let's Talk about ConvertKit's automations.
In ConvertKit, subscribers can Enter an automation in 4 distinct ways.
Throughout a form, getting tagged, Having a custom field upgraded, or from a buy.
From there, you can add an Event, Action or Condition.
Actions are the easiest to understand. The most common actions are adding a contributor to one of your email strings, either add or remove a tag, setting a customized field, or introducing a delay.
Requirements let you branch your Automation based on a label or custom area.
So you could use branching to Have your VIP clients go down 1 path and your non-VIPs go right down another path similar to this:
Finally, you have Occasions, which pull your contributor Forward to another step in the automation when an event occurs.
Let's say one of your subscribers Is on day 2 of the 5 part email arrangement, which is trying to get them to purchase your product.
You can add an event to your Automation utilizing the Add tag event. If on day 2, the contributor purchases your product (and you label them as a client ), it will pull them out of their current email sequence they were in.
Which is handy because you won't Invite them together with the previous 3 emails on your order (by asking them to purchase ) because they are now a client of yours.
ConvertKit's automation editor is Very fast and simple to use. As mentioned previously, I love the ability to seamlessly edit forms and emails directly within the editor .
It makes for a much greater Experience when generating new automations.
Sending one-off emails in ConvertKit is simple.
Since there are no lists in ConvertKit, whenever you send a broadcast email you'll want to use their filter mechanism to target that which you'll be sending your broadcast to.
You'll most often use the Subscribed to filter at which you Can segment your air to certain forms, tags, strings or products.
The email editor is just your Standard HTML email editor, with a couple additional options. Click on the A/B button near the topic line and you're able to initiate a split test between a couple different headlines.
The customization button may be Used to input in merge tags to your email or to utilize the in-email label segmentation I talked about above.{ Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
Sequences are where you can Create autoresponders, a string of emails that get sent to your readers at a predefined calendar of your choice.
On the left, you'll see all the Emails in your series and when they will be sent out. You may drag emails around on the left to quickly alter the order they're sent.
To the right, you'll see the same Email editor since you get for Broadcasts. So all the very same features apply, except you can't split test subject lines here.
Contrary to MailChimp or Aweber, ConvertKit is label and not record predicated. This means you have one database of subscribers on your ConvertKit account.
To group subscribers together, You can use tags or make segments. With sections, you can do things like creating a group of connections that subscribed before a particular date.
Or group subscribers by place Or any custom field you make.
ConvertKit also enables you to drill Down to any particular subscriber you've got. You can see things like what sequences they're around, what emails you have sent , and if you're doing e-commerce, what goods they've purchased from you.
What Happens Is there to know?
How is Their service?
ConvertKit's service is great from My expertise. While there is no telephone service like Aweber has, they provide email and live chat 365 days a year, 24 hours every day.
Email response time ranges from 2-3 hours in my experience. But live chat is generally pretty responsive.
Do they Have an active community?
They've a Facebook group Called The ConvertKit Family. It currently has 6k members and averages approximately 6 posts each day.
It is a good place to get your Questions answered by additional ConvertKit users.
What Integrations do they provide?
ConvertKit has a ton of third-party integrations. I now rely 86 in the time of the review, including with tools such as LeadPages, ClickFunnels, SamCart, and Shopify.
You can find the full list Of ConvertKit integrations here.
How Great is ConvertKit for direct magnets?
ConvertKit is amazing for direct magnets. Not only can it host your lead magnets to you, the automatic double breasted is a great feature.
How Great is ConvertKit for eCommerce?
ConvertKit is getting quite a bit better when it comes to eCommerce. They just launched a new feature that's going to allow you to track every purchase made by a subscriber.
Why is this cool is that you Can then begin automations according to a purchase.
It's only working together with Shopify and Teachable at The second, but this has a lot of potential when they get things working with all e-commerce integrations.
Can it Handle live events or webinars?
To handle live events and Webinars, you have to have the ability to send emails out at a particular date and time. It's normal for webinars to send out multiple emails at particular times until it starts, for example 24 hours before, 8 hours before, 10 minutes before, etc..
ConvertKit can handle live events And webinars through broadcasts just. That isn't too suitable because then you need to schedule all your emails manually.
It'd be preferable if ConvertKit gave you a way to send mails at a particular time and date. But that is currently not possible through sequences or automations.
Can they Have an affiliate program?
Yes, ConvertKit Provides the 30% recurring commissions as part of its affiliate program. The affiliate program is hosted on Ambassador.
Alexis is their affiliate Director, and she really does a nice job of keeping you updated about the various promotions they are running.
Who is Switching around to ConvertKit?
ConvertKit has been growing by Leaps and bounds, and I am reading about people switching over to ConvertKit every day.
Listed below are a Couple of examples of Bloggers who have switched over to ConvertKit in their previous email service:
– Why I Switched To ConvertKit: The Unofficial Definitive Review
– Why I Switched From Aweber Into ConvertKit
– 10 Reasons Why I Switched From Aweber into ConvertKit
ConvertKit Vs MailChimp
MailChimp has a few Things going for this versus ConvertKit. It's cheaper, and it's better email templates.
However, for everything else, ConvertKit certainly wins out. Particularly once you compare MailChimp's crappy automation editor contrary to the amazing ConvertKit one.
Plus ConvertKit has tags which Gives you better flexibility for segmenting your readers. MailChimp is extremely much lacking there.
ConvertKit Vs Aweber
The only reason I'd Urge Aweber versus ConvertKit is if you're purely performing affiliate marketing/CPA offers. Then, it may be harder to get approval on ConvertKit, and Aweber are your best bet.
Aweber is also slightly cheaper Compared to ConvertKit.
Otherwise, ConvertKit is much better Compared to Aweber at pretty much everything else, including automations.
ConvertKit Vs ActiveCampaign
This is a much harder comparison. ActiveCampaign is a superb email marketing program, with a lot of features for power users. You are able to do more with its automations, and it has better divide testing capacities.
Price wise, it is cheaper than ConvertKit at reduced subscriber amounts, but it's more expensive as you add more and more contacts.
But ConvertKit is easier to use, With a nicer and tabbed interface.
That one you should select depends On your organization needs. Do you want something which only works for everyday email marketing tasks, without a whole lot of effort? Afterward ConvertKit would make a great option.
But if you want more sophisticated or Complex automations, subsequently ActiveCampaign is the better way to go.
ConvertKit's uses exactly the same tiered Pricing model as most other email services do. So the price goes up the more readers you have.
When compared to its competitors, ConvertKit's pricing comes out in the middle of the pack at lesser subscriber levels.
But as you get past 10,000 Readers and beyond, ConvertKit really does not jump up as much in price as some of the rest.
Costs below are if you cover Monthly, but should you pre-pay yearly, you receive 2 months of service free.
ConvertKit doesn't normally Offer a free trial. But sometimes for different promotions, you will see them promoting a 30-day trial.
I have never seen some ConvertKit Discounts. They do offer a wonderful 30-day money-back guarantee, however. Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
When I originally wrote this ConvertKit inspection, it was an up and coming email advertising support.
But three years later, ConvertKit Has firmly established itself as one of the significant players in the email marketing space.
Marketing automation is the Potential for email. It can help you target your customers better, leading to higher conversion and sales.
What ConvertKit does is create Marketing automations truly accessible to even non-techie people. It also provides you with a headache-free consumer experience.
While it Might Not Be the Strongest email marketing software on the market, it does not aim to be. You have to know it is an email service that's geared towards bloggers and other content creators.
Just Be Sure You know its Limits, and choose whether you are ok with it.
If you are, then I highly Recommend you give ConvertKit an attempt.
Click here to begin your Convertkit Free Trial. Best Open Source Email Client For Windows
Click here to begin your free trial of ConvertKit.


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Celebrating and inspiring entrepreneurship
To help businesses go further
Arrow Solutions celebrates 40 years of Norwegian sales with £1m target
The Moira-based firm has announced an extension to its agreement with Aco Kjemi, which will see it provide more support to help increase market share for core products including Lotoxane®, Delta, and EcoWash Autoshine.
Backed by a significant new marketing campaign and more technical training, it is expected that the partnership will generate more than £1m of sales over the next twelve months as the demand for safer, environmentally friendly cleaning products grows.
James Lomas,
"We are reaffirming our commitment to Aco Kjemi and exploring ways where we can work even closer together to meet our customer's requirements in the advanced engineering, energy, marine, oil and gas and transport sectors."
"More than £25,000 is being invested in developing a dedicated Norwegian promotional video, PR campaigns and the introduction of more specialist training so their sales representatives know exactly what differentiates Arrow products in the marketplace.
"There's a lot of
Aco Kjemi was formed in 1976 by Tom Brunsvik and Stein Harald Iversen after they discovered a brand new product, a water-based degreaser that in many cases could replace White Spirit in the Norwegian industry.
They found 'Superclean Concentrate' by accident and traced it back to Arrow Solutions and this was the start of a 40-year relationship that has grown considerably ever since.
Mr Elvin Bugge and Hans Erik Tofte, the owners of Aco Kjemi today, have taken this further and developed a huge business platform in Norway for the products.
Current MD Kim Brunsvik, son of founder Tom, added: "We are very proud to be a supplier of Arrow Solutions products and believe that our 40th anniversary is the ideal time to set a new strategy for growing our business in key sectors, such as energy, offshore and advanced engineering.
"It's an exciting time to be involved and I'm delighted to see additional support will be given to help us focus on new opportunities to tap into Norway's ongoing drive for greener products.
"For example, some of the aerosol range is powered by compressed air (
"There has also been significant interest in Lotoxane®, which is a fantastic odourless degreaser ideal for removing residues of oils, greases and machine coolant. The fact it is not classed as flammable is proving extremely popular."
"In Norway, we have some of the strictest environmental standards in the world and our customers know that Arrow products meet all of these requirements as well as providing high-performance cleaning and maintenance.
To mark the 40-year celebrations, 39 Aco Kjemi staff visited the East Midlands for a tour of Arrow Solutions' manufacturing facility in Moira and a celebration dinner where founder Tom Brunsvik was presented with a special gift to mark the longevity of the partnership.
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5 Use an up to date field guide and encyclopedia of fungi, some previously thought edible varieties may have been reclassified.
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From the F1 scrapheap to WEC glory
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