text:
Britain to host 2018 'Dry Slope' Olympics
Great Britain is to host the world's first Winter Olympics featuring a total lack of snow or ice in just over four years time, according to reports. Despite one of the mildest winters in record, preparations are already advanced with the British undaunted by the challenges posed by Climate Change and a lack of noticeable mountains taller than 1400 metres.
Fans of driving sleet and flooding, will notice that some minor amendments have been necessary to existing events. Snowboarding is now called "Boarding", while Ice hockey has been rebranded "Hockey".
Chief among the attractions is the Bobsleigh event, with competitors licking their lips at the prospect of several hundred metres of poorly-lit brick tunnels made to look cute with icing sugar. However, this barely compares with the Mens' 5000 metre luge, which contains some of the most challenging asphalt this side of The Urals.
Although the faces of the critics are numerous, a host of illustrious names from the skiing world are already queuing up to pit their wits against the notoriously hazardous dry slopes of Bracknell, Kent and Southampton.
'You might think you're some kind of 'fancy pants' hurtling down an alpine glacier at 200mph," said Games Organiser Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, "but you ain't shit until you've come a cropper on a dry slope and spent several days in a High Dependency Unit with 100 percent friction burns. "
Edwards, meanwhile, conceded that Bracknell's 200 metre Downhill Slalom is "not yet ready", after it emerged that the section known as "off-piste" is actually a car park bordered by a Tesco Homebase. Experts are at pains to point out that such inconveniences are unlikely to put off the Austrians.
Last night "The Eagle" reminded everyone that the Games are open to athletes from all sexualities and genders: "If you're a male competitor who expresses an interest in Contemporary Dance, you won't be spat at and thrown into a cell like you will in Sochi," he told us.
"And let me reassure you that safety is of primary concern in all our undertakings. The only way you'll end up in a coma from any of our events is by watching the recorded highlights."


text:
To redeem points, login to Internet Banking or the app, go to the 'My cards' section, select your NAB Rewards Card and follow the link. Or, login to NAB Connect and select NAB Rewards in the Accounts top menu. If you're still not sure, see more instructions to login to NAB Rewards.
Don't have a NAB Rewards Card? See our range of credit cards.
Pick up tickets for movies, events, experiences and much more.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hi Brievap,,,,
I wonder if you can do the following :
1- Delete the mail Files located at the workstations
2- make a new replica from the Domino Servers to these worstations .
3- Check if still he has a problem .
Best Wishes .
Register Hereor login if you are already a member


text:
By now, you probably know that the Sony Xperia Z1S isn't arriving like we expected – as another spin on the Z1F. So if the Z1S is that different, larger hardware, what about the idea of an international Z1F – the one with the 4.3-inch 720p screen and the Snapdragon 800?
Enter: the Xperia Z1 Compact. While small, it still looks extremely powerful, and it's waterproof to boot. At CES 2014 in Las Vegas, we were able to swing by Sony's presentation and get a look at the Z1 Compact in the flesh. Let's see if all this waiting is really going to be worth it:


text:
Click link above for full document.
Excerpt: "On April 7, 2017, the D.C. Circuit upheld the District Court's May 19, 2015, issuance of a preliminary injunction against the Service and also reached a definitive judgment on the shipment clause's meaning. It held that 18 U.S.C. § 42(a)(1) does not prohibit transport of injurious wildlife between States within the continental United States."


text:
Lady Clare – presentation to Her Majesty.
Her Majesty was recently given 60 table mats by David Cameron and his cabinet. The table mats in question are expertly hand crafted by a Gloucestershire firm – Lady Clare, for whom I have had the recent pleasure of working … please read on


text:
It is time to Win A Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash!
Welcome to the first of many cloth diaper events hosted by Kerrific. As a part of these events, we will be giving away a great stash of cloth diaper each month. This August we are giving away a set of 12 newborn sized diapers and a wet bag in gender neutral colors!
Read on to enter using the Rafflecopter form!
The diapers up for grabs are newborn sized pocket diapers. Each comes with a newborn sized insert. The diapers are designed to fit babies 12 pounds and under. The diapers feature snaps for easy adjusting and a secure fit. Also included in the prize is a wetbag so that you can use these cloth diapers on the go!
*Giveaway is open to US & Canada only. Prize is sponsored by participating blogs.*


text:
Welcome to the Painful Pleasures community! New members, please read the Rules of the Forum before posting. You should also introduce yourself here before submitting any other posts. If you're interested in sharing photos of your body mods, please read the Rules of the Gallery first. At any time, you can use the "Start a Conversation" feature to get private help from our moderators, Angel on the Edge, Dnd4evr, Rainbird, xXJarredXx, Revs, and Craftsman. Enjoy the forum!Dismiss Notice
Inside Info.
This is the place where you can find information on choosing artists, piercers, shops, as well as recognizing The Bump and other things.
Thread Display Options


text:
Many people often complain of exhausted and drained all time. It can be the condition of fatigue. It is a condition that is characterized by extreme frazzle resulting from mental and physical exertion. There may be several causes of fatigue …Read More »
Home / Tag Archives: How to Combat Fatigue


text:
Scully's first novel finds her immersed in the pages of a vampire's memoirs.
True-crime author Elle Bramasol is asked to write the story of Eliot Kingman, a movie director and producer currently residing in prison for murder. The death-obsessed Kingman avoids discussing the fatal stabbing for which he was convicted, instead allowing Elle access to a journal. The diary was penned by a man named Verland who, in 1870, was bitten by a vampire. As she follows Verland's story from Europe to the States, Elle is lured into the world of a man who feels cursed by what others want: immortality. Scully's debut is a breath of fresh air for the vampire genre. She abandons the popular teenage vampire romance in favor of an old-school gothic approach. Verland's diary overtakes the novel; its elegant style and 19th-century flare provide a noticeable contrast to the main narrative. Perhaps most significantly, as the stories slowly converge, the journal seems more real as Elle's life becomes more fantastical, cleverly fusing timelines without compromising the diary's gothic quality. Likewise refreshing is the treatment of vampirism as a disease. It's fascinating to watch Verland adapt to his condition: testing his endurance without blood, his healing properties and his tolerance to sunlight. The vampiric protagonist is provided fervent supporting characters, including his lover Kazamira and his friend Gideon, both of whom are also bloodsuckers. The leading lady has her own love interest, homicide detective Gary, but he's not as diverting as Sam and his parrot Maxine, who possesses a deep love of good grammar.
A perfect blend of contemporary and old-fashioned vampire tales, infused with a bounty of panache.


text:
15 The Liberty
01749 649241 / 07817 392303
Very simply, as a performance coach...
I will help you manage the change process so that you resolve the issues you need to address: by working in partnership together, this process will probably be quicker and more effective than you if you tried to resolve these on your own.
So why should you work with me?
Well that depends very much on what you are looking for since different coaches have different specialities depending on their expertise. When you work with me, you will be involved in a series of structured conversations that will be focused on the issues you want to change or manage: each one has agreed boundaries, is strictly confidential, follows a format that you understand, and will result in you identifying immediate steps you can take to move forward.
In terms of my background, the common thread in the majority of my career has been focused on personal development: helping people gain skills, knowledge and experience, through a training capacity in public services, working in further and higher education, main stream education, sport coaching and for the last 9 years, as a an individual performance and business team coach.
A coaching session...
In my experience, it takes clients a few sessions to learn how to make the best use of the time they have with a coach. I will get down to business quickly by identifying the range of issues you want to resolve, and your work/life balance context.
I then follow one of a number of models by which I listen, challenge, enquire, ask questions, summarise, clarify etc. as part of a dialogue process whereby we create a very special understanding of exactly what the situation is, what will help you move forward, what is holding you back, and above all, what you really need to do in order to make progress. The 'take action' bit at the end is crucial. It is so easy to make wish lists that never happen. Nothing is guaranteed in coaching, but I guarantee that you will finish being absolutely clear about how to take one step in the right direction!
Where do the sessions take place?
I regularly travel throughout Somerset, and further if required, when coaching within workplaces. I often meet my private clients at large hotels, quiet cafes or places they feel comfortable meeting me. I take into account my clients' ability to travel, so if this is by bus, we can meet in an appropriate town/village pub, and I am happy to meet at the end of a day. Long walks across downs or in the woods are an excellent way to really explore a range of new possible courses of action to support your personal development journey.
However, coaching via Skype or on the phone is just as effective, and can allow coaching to take place either early in the morning or much later in the evening if a client has a busy and demanding work life. Some of my clients are abroad, and this is the only practical way that a coaching session can take place.
Business Coaching
As an active member of the local business community, I appreciate the challenges faced by those running small to medium sized businesses, particularly owner managers who have to manage the dilemma of being part of a team, but separate from it. Family run businesses face their own particular challenges of decision making, and succession from parents to their offspring.
In addition to providing individual support to business owners and mangers, I provide facilitated team coaching support to small teams where the focus is on developing the team skills associated with high performing teams. I also provide employee support by conducting performance reviews.
Sports Coaching
Finally, I am a life long addict to the sport of athletics. As an athletics coach in the sporting context, I bring the same belief in every person's ultimate potential, but apply the process of questioning and listening that I believe helps individuals learn and make more effective decisions about their performance.
So how does all this help me help you?
I like to feel that I offer a unique service: no one else has had my collection of experiences. My success with you on your personal development journey will come from my commitment to gain an understanding of your situation – I need to understand it and you need to understand it. This only happens through the partnership we set up. I will only use tools and techniques that work; if they don't work I don't use them! I will help you to think differently, be more positive, to see new possibilities, to recognise the strengths you have and how you might best use them. Above all, you will make positive first steps towards your goals: these have the potential to build your confidence to the point where you don't need me any more.
That is my ultimate goal: to help you develop your capacity to resolve your own situation both now and in the future.
I welcome you to get in touch today. You can either call or text me on: 07817 392303 or click here to send me an email.
Transactional Analysis TA 101
The qualifications that I have picked up along the way provide me with an understanding of why structure is important, and the tools to coach effectively.
However, I have a belief that that there is a huge difference between having a certificate and being competent. My quest for learning and my own personal development is as keen as it is has ever been. I have recently completed the Institute of Leadership and Management's level 5 in coaching and mentoring, and the ICF intuitive coach course
I have worked as a volunteer mediator for over 30 years. This experience, in addition to honing my ability to communicate clearly and effectively, enables me to help others understand and resolve arguments that they have internally with themselves and externally with others.
My session rates offer a range of options to suit different needs and circumstances.
Life Coaching
Online support for private individuals via any of the popular software apps is £50.00 (Incl Vat) for a 45 mins call.
I frequently meet clients face to face in Wells, Taunton, Bristol, Bath and Yeovil, these meetings cost £80 per hour (Incl Vat)
All my sessions offer the option of a brief email summary of our conversations.
Business Coaching
When working in a business context, I offer a package of support, and can extend the depth and breadth of the services I offer to meet any specific need, to include training needs analysis, on line profiling, facilitated meetings, reports etc.
If you are interested in receiving coaching within the workplace please contact me for a free no obligation conversation. You can either call or text me on: 07817 392303 or click here to send me an email.
If you would like to find out how performance coaching can help you understand and resolve a specific issue, visit www.actioninchange.co.uk.
You can also call me or send me an email using the details above.
Hear what some of my clients think:
"I have worked with Graham in two capacities: as a personal coach through my personal development and also as a coach at The Avon Gorge Hotel for the senior management development. Both were extremely positive experiences and were extremely valuable. Graham has a great energising and engaging way to his coaching. I have no hesitation in recommending Graham's services to individuals or businesses. I look forward to working with Graham in the near future."
Guiilaume Lesage - hospitality and food & beverage specialist | Hotel general manager
"Graham is the consummate professional who instills confidence and motivation in others. His approach to coaching is of the highest quality and his ability to organise and deliver high quality events is outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending Graham."
Phillip Harrall – managing director at Pramana Research Limited
"Graham is easy to talk to, he listens well and is quickly able to understand the situation of the schools and make positive effective suggestions for improvement. This has helped the whole Federation of schools to become a learning culture for the benefit of everyone, and has helped staff become more creative in their thinking so that individual student needs are met. We successfully shifted the school during our last OFSTED inspection to "Good" having spent a number of years "requiring improvement" I believe that Graham's support was instrumental in achieving this and we have a clear focus on the future to ensure we achieve our potential for our learners.
These are exciting times for us, and I have no hesitation in recommending Graham to work with you, with your leadership teams and all of your staff to support you in realising your ambitions for your schools."
Elizabeth Hayward – executive head teacher, Elmwood and Penrose Federation
"I recently, attended a course on communication presented by Graham. He is an excellent tutor/coach. His course material was highly informative, interesting and thought provoking. His delivery style kept the group involved, motivated and attentive. Graham manages to make the group he is coaching feel involved as a team and valued as individuals. I am looking forward to furthering my knowledge in this area, due to the interest he sparked in the subject, and wouldn't hesitate to sign up for more of his courses."
Julie Hasell – child care practitioner
Further testimonials are available at http://actioninchange.co.uk/testimonials/
|Online life coaching:
|Telephone life coaching:
|Face to face life coaching:
|Home visits:
|Sign language:
|Other languages:
During the day, and in the evening if this fits in with your work schedule. I also regularly have coaching calls at the weekend.


text:
When one reviews the history of the above terminologies, HPLT and HDLT can be traced back to Avicenna Laser Technology (HPLT) and Diowave Laser Systems (HDLT).
Avicenna was the first to introduce HPLT- High Power Laser Therapy and the first to get FDA clearance for a class IV high power laser in 2003. Avicenna revolutionized patient treatments for those who were failing traditional insurance-based therapies for pain management over 13 years ago. The term HILT is somewhat synonymous with HPLT however both can lead to a false sense of wellness if the proper dosage of laser energy measured in Joules is not delivered.
In 2012 Diowave Laser systems a division of Technological Medical Advancements, coined the terminology HDLT – High Dose Laser Therapy. HDLT pertains to the amount of energy delivered to a particular medical condition or pathology and it was Diowave who advocated that patients be treated with much higher dosages than the current industry standards. They found that for must musculoskeletal conditions higher dosage equated to better and faster outcomes. Dosage is a function of power output and time. Penetration is also a function of power and time. Together, higher power and longer treatment times lead to deeper penetration and higher dosages of healing laser therapy energy. Regardless of how powerful a laser is (HPLT_HDLT), without treating for the proper time, the proper dosage for rapid healing cannot be achieved. Thus at the end of the day the key to better results-outcomes is dosage.


text: BLOG [ConvertKit Tip] Use "Resend to Unopens" for better open rates! 5 Reasons Why I LOVE New Kajabi Black Friday deals for Online Course Creators How to add your Facebook Pixel to New Kajabi [Free 30-day Masterclass] Create your own online business How to add an external link to a New Kajabi navigation menu How to Sell Event Tickets With New Kajabi Why NOT to use Clickfunnels for your membership site Facebook Ads – My Journey – Part 5 Facebook Ads – My Journey – Part 4 Facebook Ads – My Journey – Part 3 Facebook Ads – My Journey – Part 2 Facebook groups about Chat Bots How to get free access to my ConvertKit course Facebook Ads – My Journey – Tips & Tricks This tool automatically generates tweets from your blog posts How to delete a ConvertKit Form Why is my ConvertKit Sequence not Sending? New in ConvertPlayer: Colour Schemes! In ConvertKit: how to move people from one sequence to another? How to change your Facebook Live Image « Older Entries


text:
By Sgt. 1st Class Darrin McDuffordMay 20, 2014
FORT MCCOY, Wis. - "Training is always great. The spirit of competition with lives high in engineers and sappers, so when you raise the level of training and make it competitive it raises the landscape of training opportunities," said Brig. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser, commandant of the U.S. Army Engineer School.
Recently, the inaugural Sapper Stakes was held at Fort McCoy. There have been other sapper competitions from two-person teams held annually at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, until recently due to financial constraints and teams at lower unit levels in the Army Reserve component.
This competition highlights the skills of the team when conducting engineer operations that include building fighting positions, bridges, obstacles, defensive positions, detonate explosives, route clearance, demolition and more.
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert L. Stanek, command sergeant major of the 416th Theater Engineer Command, said of the competition, "It's the first in the Army Reserve at the division level. Previously units, companies and battalions have conducted Sapper Stakes but never at the brigade or higher level."
"This allows them to expand that and prepare in a normal peacetime environment. By having this competition we bring in teams of six to eight Soldiers that are basically a squad, and they practice these things in preparation for the competition," he added.
"Basically we've got the two theater engineer commands putting up about 20 teams, they're competing in this event. My vision is next year we add the National Guard. The year after that we add the active component to make an all Army competition," Stanek enthusiastically said.
Training is the keyword when talking about competitions. Winning requires a lot of experience, dedication and drive.
"This is a great learning opportunity. I've had the pleasure of talking to combat engineers and Soldiers whose skill is horizontal construction competing and they're really learning a lot. I asked one private what has he learned, and he said there's too much to remember. I hope he learned at least one or two valuable tasks as an engineer and all the valiant skills we bring to the fight," said Command Sgt. Maj. Butler J. Kendrick III, the U.S. Army Engineering School regimental command sergeant major.
"This competition needs to focus on being multi-component: Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and active Army. It should be one competition. The best squad of the components will be able to boast their reputation as the best Sapper for the year," added Kendrick.
He suggested the competition should rotate among installations and incorporate other Army components.
"We should hold of Sapper stakes competition annually and maybe rotate it. The plan now is for Fort McCoy to host it next year," he said.
Kendrick said it's important for more individuals get involved in this competition. This will focus them at the squad level, which will train more soldiers at the end of the day.
Funkhouser echoed the expansion of the competition, "Competition growth with the training opportunities expanded to the Army Reserve and Army National Guard. We'll have to look at the dynamic because it's some point to get pretty unwieldy you know with a lot of teams so how do we cull it down to integrate all three components," said Funkhouser.
"As far as bringing in all components, the Guard, Reserve and the active, it's a camaraderie environment, I think. It develops the joint operations between the three components. Not to mention, the international aspect of it. And the more we can do to become an all-Army (force) and share the skill sets and the knowledge, then I think it benefits everybody," stressed Stanek, including the idea of expansion to our allies and making this an international competition.
Funkhouser further added about the expansion of the competition, "It's about the one Army system and as the commandant of the engineer school I'm really focused on going towards one Army school system and interoperability whether the National guard or Army Reserve come to the active Army courses or the other way. After 12 years of deployments, we're trying to get all components level training."
Stanek said that right now this competition is Army Reserve centric only.
He added, "I'm in my last year or two of my career and one of the things that I've stressed on in my career, especially the past 15, 20 years is development and mentorship of junior leaders and junior Soldiers to prepare them to take over my position and other key level positions. What I've seen with this event in the short time frame we've put it together to make it happen and there are a lot of very skilled people out there who need the opportunities to excel and a lot of them are jumping at them right now."
"I could see component rivalry. You'll have the Reserve component engineers wanting to strut their stuff against National Guard engineers, who want to show that they're the best. If they were to bring in active component, of course you'd have the same thing," said Lt. Col. Kenneth J. Frey, 1st Battalion, 345th Engineer Brigade (Training Support), Camp Atterbury, Indiana, who is the commander of the unit providing the mission observers, controllers and trainers managing the events.
"If they brought in international flavor you're going to have guys that have gone through considerable expense and preparation, and they will come here and not want to embarrass themselves or their country after having gone through so much trouble. So, there will be a lot more tension in the air, a lot more competitiveness if you have multi-component and a combined effort with another country or two or three," Frey says encouraging the expansion of the Sapper Stakes.
Funkhouse culminates the idea of the future of Sapper Stakes and says, "I think we should we need to drive on. This is a great idea, and this is the Genesis of a great future event that we need to work through and see what it brings. From my perspective they got my support to get this thing going in the future.


text:
Freedom in the World
You are here
2015 Scores
Freedom Rating (1 = best, 7 = worst)
Civil Liberties (1 = best, 7 = worst)
Political Rights (1 = best, 7 = worst)
Libya's political rights rating declined from 4 to 6, its civil liberties rating declined from 5 to 6, and its status declined from Partly Free to Not Free due to the country's descent into a civil war, which contributed to a humanitarian crisis as citizens fled embattled cities, and led to pressure on civil society and media outlets amid the increased political polarization.
Libya held national elections in February 2014 for a Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting a new constitution, and a series of municipal council elections began in April. Elections for the House of Representatives (HoR)—to replace the General National Congress (GNC) as the country's interim legislature—were held in late June. However, political opponents of the new parliament, which convened in the eastern town of Tubruk, challenged its legitimacy and revived the GNC in Tripoli. The dispute led to a civil war, as rival coalitions of militias aligned with the two would-be governments. By year's end, the ongoing fighting had killed hundreds of people, damaged important infrastructure, and displaced residents of the affected cities and towns.
Even before the armed conflict matured, de facto power was largely in the hands of armed groups that emerged during and after the 2011 revolution that overthrew longtime dictator Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi. Security conditions had gradually worsened amid regular kidnappings, detentions, torture, and an increasing number of politically motivated assassinations. In May 2014, a former military officer, General Khalifa Haftar, launched an offensive as the head of a coalition called Operation Dignity that promised to purge Libya of Islamists—making no distinction between moderate political groups and violent extremists. An opposing coalition, known as Libya Dawn, emerged in July as the civil war took shape. Operation Dignity supported the HoR based in Tubruk, while Libya Dawn defended the GNC in Tripoli. The makeup of the two forces was complex, as the conflict represented not just an ideological battle between Islamists and secularists, but also a regional competition between militias based in Misrata and Zintan, as well as a struggle between remnants of the Qadhafi regime and revolutionaries. Regional actors such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates supplied arms and other support to Operation Dignity, while Qatar and Turkey sided with Libya Dawn.
According to Human Rights Watch, the armed groups "have committed what amount to war crimes by attacking civilians and civilian property." In addition, unidentified assailants killed hundreds of people with impunity during the year. Among those assassinated were prominent journalists, human rights activists, and religious leaders.
Despite a UN Security Council resolution in August that called for an immediate cease-fire and threatened sanctions against those exacerbating the conflict, international efforts to broker an end to the fighting made little progress, and most foreign embassy personnel evacuated the capital.
Political Rights: 8 / 40 (−13) [Key]
A. Electoral Process: 5 / 12 (−4)
An August 2011 constitutional declaration, issued by an unelected National Transitional Council, serves as the governing document for the transitional period between the revolution and the adoption of a permanent constitution. The first national elections in July 2012 established the 200-member GNC, which approved a prime minister and cabinet and was tasked with appointing a body that would draft a new constitution. In February 2013, the GNC decided that the drafting panel would be directly elected instead, and in July of that year it passed an electoral law for the 60-member Constituent Assembly, with equal representation for Libya's three historic regions: Fazzan in the south, Tripolitania in the west, and Cyrenaica in the east.
The High National Election Commission (HNEC), established as a permanent body by the GNC, carried out the Constituent Assembly elections in February 2014. Only 1.1 million Libyans registered to vote, compared with 2.8 million for the GNC elections, reflecting mounting frustrations with insecurity, government performance, and the pace of the political transition. Moreover, the Amazigh (Berber) minority boycotted the vote on the grounds of unfair representation, and security problems prevented polling stations from operating in many other districts. As a result, 13 of the 60 seats could not be filled. Nevertheless, the assembly began its work in April.
Meanwhile, amid protests and growing dissatisfaction with the GNC and the government of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan, the GNC in March approved the seventh amendment to the 2011 constitutional declaration to allow for the election of a new Libyan parliament, the HoR. An electoral law for the new body was adopted the same month. The GNC also voted to remove Zeidan, naming Defense Minister Abdullah al-Thinni as his interim replacement. Ahmed Maiteeq was chosen as the new prime minister in a disputed vote in May, but the constitutional circuit of the Libyan Supreme Court later ruled that the procedure had been invalid, leaving al-Thinni in power.
Despite the military campaign launched by General Haftar in May, the HNEC announced that the HoR elections would take place on June 25, with less than a month to prepare for voter education and campaigning. Only 630,000 Libyans cast votes, and security problems in some areas meant that 12 of the 200 seats remained vacant. All candidates were required to run as independents. Though the seventh amendment to the constitutional declaration indicated that the HoR would meet in Benghazi, elected members decided to relocate to Tubruk, the headquarters of Operation Dignity, due to ongoing fighting in Benghazi. Of the 188 members, 158 attended the inaugural session in August, and the international community endorsed the newly elected HoR as the GNC's replacement. Meanwhile, the 30 members who boycotted the Tubruk session filed a case with the constitutional circuit of the Libyan Supreme Court to challenge the validity of the new legislature. A rump GNC dominated by Islamist members, meeting in Tripoli in August, appointed Omar al-Hassi as its prime minister, while the HoR reappointed al-Thinni in September. In November, the Supreme Court struck down the seventh amendment of the constitutional declaration, which opponents of the HoR took to mean that the new parliament was invalid and the GNC remained in office. The ruling deepened the country's political divide as the civil war gained momentum.
However, both sides appeared to recognize the legitimacy of the Constituent Assembly, which continued its work and released preliminary components of a draft constitution in late December.
B. Political Pluralism and Participation: 3 / 16 (−6)
More than 100 parties or lists spanning the political spectrum, from socialists to Islamists, organized to contest the 2012 GNC elections, marking a clear departure from the Qadhafi era, during which political parties were illegal and all independent political activity was banned. However, the legitimacy and integrity of the new parties steadily eroded, and all candidates in the 2014 elections were required to run as independents.
Civilian politics and public participation were further marginalized by and subordinated to armed groups during 2014, as the two opposing military coalitions fought for control of the country and extremist forces that rejected both sides established a presence in some areas.
The electoral law for the 60-member Constituent Assembly reserved six seats for women and two each for three ethnic minorities: the Amazigh, Tebu, and Tuareg people. Some groups challenged the fairness of the rules, which allocated equal numbers of seats among the three ethnic minorities and among the three historical regions despite their widely varying populations. Amazigh groups in particular, who make up approximately 10 percent of the country's population, consequently boycotted the February elections. For the HoR elections, 32 seats were reserved for women; there were no special provisions for ethnic minorities.
C. Functioning of Government: 0 / 12 (−3)
Neither of the country's rival political and military camps constituted an effective national government in 2014. Even before the rift solidified in the middle of the year, the authority of elected officials was limited in practice by autonomous regional armed groups and underdeveloped state institutions.
Corruption has long been pervasive in both the private sector and the government. Transparency International's 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index ranked Libya at 166 out of 175 countries and territories surveyed. The fall of the Qadhafi regime initially raised hopes that the level of graft would decline, but oil interests, foreign governments, smuggling syndicates, and armed groups still wield undue influence, especially in the South, and opportunities for corruption abound in the absence of effective fiscal, judicial, and commercial institutions.
Civil Liberties: 15 / 60 (−5)
D. Freedom of Expression: 6 / 16 (−2)
The fall of the Qadhafi regime lifted restrictions on the long-repressed media sector. Citizen journalism became more common, and media outlets ranging from satellite television and radio stations to print publications multiplied in number, representing a diversity of views across the country. However, media freedom is increasingly limited by political and criminal violence that has made objective reporting more dangerous. Many media outlets have censored themselves or closed to avoid retribution by armed groups, and a growing number of journalists have fled the country.
Post-Qadhafi authorities have sometimes sought to curb free expression. While the Supreme Court in 2012 struck down a law that would have restricted any speech deemed insulting to the country's people and institutions, in February 2014 the GNC promulgated legislation that criminalized "harming" the 2011 revolution. In addition to criminal defamation charges, media professionals faced assaults, abductions, and raids on their offices during 2014. Muftah Buzeid, editor in chief of the weekly Burniq in Benghazi, was assassinated in May, having criticized the city's Islamist militias. A number of television stations were reportedly hit by shelling, while others, including Tripoli's Al-Asseema and Al-Dawliya in August, were ransacked and ceased broadcasting. Various stations aligned themselves with or were taken over by one or the other of the warring factions, producing what amounted to propaganda.
Nearly all Libyans are Sunni Muslims, but Christians form a small minority, with most hailing from neighboring countries. The Qadhafi regime closely monitored mosques for signs of religious extremism and Islamist political activity; Muslims of various religious and political strains were much freer to organize and debate their points of view after 2011. In some cases, however, this led to verbal and armed clashes. Some Salafi Muslim groups, whose beliefs reject the veneration of saints, have destroyed or vandalized Sufi Muslim shrines. Nabil Sati, a prominent Muslim cleric, was among those assassinated in Benghazi during 2014. Human rights organizations have called for the rights of all religious groups to be guaranteed in the forthcoming constitution.
Close state supervision of education ended after Qadhafi's ouster, and his Green Book was removed from school curricula. However, laws guaranteeing academic freedom have not yet been passed. Academic institutions were sometimes caught up in the growing violence in 2014. An airstrike by General Haftar's forces hit the University of Benghazi in June.
Although open and free private discussion improved dramatically after 2011, the civil conflict and wave of assassinations in 2014 began to take their toll, with many Libyans withdrawing from political life or avoiding criticism of powerful actors.
E. Associational and Organizational Rights: 3 / 12 (−2)
A 2012 law on freedom of assembly is generally compatible with international human rights principles, and a number of protests have taken place in recent years, though marches against militia bases have often ended in violence. In early 2014 mass demonstrations called for the end of the GNC's term, and later gatherings were held to show support for the combatants in the civil conflict. However, the fighting and related disorder seriously deterred peaceful assemblies in many areas.
While draft laws on freedom of association have yet to be adopted, domestic nongovernmental organizations have been allowed significantly more freedom to operate since the collapse of the Qadhafi regime. However, political and civic activists faced an increasing risk of assassination in 2014. Those murdered in Benghazi included prominent human rights lawyer Salwa Bughaighis, who was shot in her home in June. The killing, along with that of former lawmaker Fariha al-Barkawi in Darna in July, contributed to decisions by several other women activists to flee the country.
Trade unions, previously outlawed, have made small strides since 2011, but they are in their organizational infancy and have received little official recognition.
F. Rule of Law: 1 / 16
The role of the judiciary remains unclear without a permanent constitution. The justice system has not been able to function properly, thus nonstate dispute mechanisms have filled the void. Some courts cities are functioning, but those in Darna, Benghazi, and Sirte were suspended for much of 2014, and facilities in Tripoli stopped functioning amid the civil conflict in August. Nevertheless, the constitutional circuit of the Libyan Supreme Court played a key role in two political cases during the year, ruling on Maiteeq's nomination as prime minister in June and the legality of the seventh constitutional amendment in November. The first ruling was upheld and respected, but the second came in the midst of the civil conflict, with critics arguing that the court was under duress because Tripoli was controlled by forces opposed to the new parliament.
Investigations into a large number of cases involving torture and extrajudicial executions before and during the 2011 revolution, including the killing of Qadhafi, have made little progress. Thousands of individuals remain in government or militia custody without any formal trial or sentencing. The former dictator's son, Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi, continues to be held in Zintan despite a final ruling by the International Criminal Court in May 2014 that he should be handed over to The Hague. In the absence of a functioning police force and a capacity for witness protection, none of the political killings in recent years have been fully investigated.
Libyans from certain tribes and communities—often those perceived as pro-Qadhafi—have faced discrimination, violence, and displacement since 2011. Migrant workers from sub-Saharan Africa have also been subject to discrimination and mistreatment, particularly at the hands of militia groups. There are reports of discrimination against the Tebu and Tuareg minorities in employment, housing, education, and other services.
G. Personal Autonomy and Individual Rights: 5 / 16 (−1)
The interim constitution guarantees freedom of movement, but violence has disrupted normal activity in major cities. Airports in Benghazi, Tripoli, Sabha, and Misrata have been attacked and destroyed, severely limiting access to air travel. The UN Special Mission in Libya estimated in September 2014 that at least 100,000 Libyans had been internally displaced by the recent fighting, and another 150,000, including many migrant workers, had left the country. Tens of thousands of Libyans reportedly sought safety in neighboring Tunisia, adding to an existing refugee population there. Government and militia checkpoints also restrict movement within Libya, particularly in the South, while poor security conditions more generally affect movement as well as access to work and education.
According to the World Bank's Doing Business Report 2015, Libya ranks 188 out of 189 countries in their ease of doing business. While Libyans have the right to own property and can start businesses, regulations and protections are not upheld in practice.
Women enjoyed many of the same legal protections as men under the Qadhafi regime, but certain laws and social norms perpetuated discrimination, particularly in areas such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. The GNC made some limited efforts to address gender inequality, but formal legal changes have yet to be enacted. Threats and harassment against women, especially female activists, are reportedly increasing. Extramarital sex, including same-sex activity, is punishable with up to five years in prison.
Libya was rated a Tier 3 country in the U.S. State Department's 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, which described widespread forced labor and sexual exploitation among trafficking victims from sub-Saharan Africa. The country lacks comprehensive laws criminalizing human trafficking, and the authorities have been either incapable of enforcing existing bans or complicit in trafficking activity.
X = Score Received
Y = Best Possible Score
Z = Change from Previous Year


text:
Becoming a Featured Advertiser:
Our latest version of Last Minute Hunting and Fishing was built to give maximum exposure to our advertisers.
Here's how:
- We only allow 12 advertisers on the homepage of our site.
- The latest version is completely mobile friendly.
- We share your promotion through all our social media feeds.
- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogs etc.
- We have 11 years of experience on the web.
- Your ad is product exclusive. No Other similar products will be on our site.
- We are able to reach your target market directly with real time accountability.
- By constantly optimizing our website, we are on page one of all the major search engines.
Results Thus Far:
Since April 2007 Visitation to the site has grown significantly from year to year as Brand recognition grows.
Based on historical increases we conservatively anticipate a 34 % growth rate in visits to LMHF in 2017. We had over 4.55 million page views in 2016.
This is a great opportunity for advertisers to make multiple impressions.
Advertising Rates:
We charge an annual fee for a 12 month listing.
Rates are negotiable with product or services exchange.


text:
Dell adds new virtualization-ready servers to the mix
Dell announced two new blade servers designed for virtualization and also announced support and services for Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and VMware.
Round Rock, Texas-based Dell Inc. announced two new servers, the PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905, along with management tools and infrastructure consulting services designed for virtualization.
The four-socket PowerEdge M905 blade and the PowerEdge M805 blade are both designed for virtualization, similar to Dell's PowerEdge R805 and PowerEdge R905 blade servers.
"When we launched the PowerEdge R805 and R905, and the new PowerEdge M805 and M905, we were designing from the ground up with virtualization in mind," said Sally Stevens, head of server platform marketing for Dell. "We focused on I/O and memory, but we also increased shared storage, and all the server blades use PowerConnect [network switches]."
Several other vendors have also introduced blade servers designed for virtualization, with added memory and I/O, most recently Hewlett-Packard Co..
The PowerEdge M805 has 16 dual-inline memory module (DIMM) slots and supports up to 128 GB using 16 8 GB DIMMs. The PowerEdge M905 has 24 DIMM slots for up to 192 GB of RAM using a combination of 24 8 GB DIMMs. Both models use AMD Opteron dual- and quad-core processors.
Dell also announced Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2008 as a factory-installed option Dell PowerEdge servers. Also available for PowerEdge servers, Microsoft's new System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008 provides management for Hyper-V and other hypervisors in multiprovider environments.
Customers can use Microsoft's System Center Management Suite, integrated with Dell OpenManage to manage physical and virtual environments. SCVMM will be generally available from Microsoft next month.
Both of Dell's new servers support Citrix Systems Inc.'s XenServer, VMware Inc.'s offerings, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
The Dell PowerEdge M805 and M905 servers are now available starting at $1,699 and $4,999 USD respectively. Updated PowerEdge R900 rackmounted system will also be available later this month.New virtualization services
Dell also announced services for virtualized environments, including the following:
- Infrastructure consulting services for Microsoft Hyper-V deployments. An assessment, design and implementation service to help with Microsoft virtualization deployment. The WS2008 Hyper-V Technology Introduction is available starting at $15,700.
- Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for VMware environments. Automates VMware disaster recovery with implementation, on-site installation and configuration of Site Recovery Manager. Dell consultants assist with preparation of a disaster recovery plan and configuration of SRM to execute the plan in the event of an outage.
- Lifecycle management for VMware environments. Design and implementation planning, with proof-of-concept for installation and configuration of the lifecycle manager in customers' VMware environments.
As an aside, Dell also announced a new iSCSI array, the EqualLogic PS Series, whose new Auto-Snapshot Manager/VMware Edition provides visibility into a server's data protection schedule and assists in granular file and folder restore. SearchStorage.com provides more information about this feature.
Let us know what you think about the story; email Bridget Botelho, News Writer. And check out our Server Farming blog.


text:
December 23, 2008
Secret Santa Brings Joy to Misericordia Health Centre Residents
The holidays are a little brighter for Misericordia Place and Interim Care residents at Misericordia Health Centre (MHC) thanks to a visit from the Secret Santa.
For the past eight years, staff from the Family Law Branch of the Department of Justice become 'Secret Santas' for some residents. Gifts are presented to residents, suggested by MHC staff, who either have family who do not live in the city or for whatever reason, do not have family who visit them over the holidays.
While their work routinely revolves around children and their families, for the Family Law Branch staff being able to give back and bring joy to seniors in the community is part of the draw of this longstanding tradition. Staff from the Branch embrace the opportunity to share the spirit of the season and brighten the lives of these seniors, says Sharyl Thomas, Crown Counsel at the Family Law Branch, who coordinates the presents each year.
"MHC staff are so appreciative and lovely to work with. They are also very much a part of why we still do this," adds Thomas.
"We feel fortunate to be a part of this process and that they choose seniors and the elderly at Christmas, and that our seniors and elderly are included in these activities. One person just helping another person out is so special," says Jane Van Dam, Manager of Social Work, Misericordia Health Centre.
Residents receive personal items such as sweaters, blankets, chocolates, plants, book and magazines and other items to brighten up their rooms. And the giving is a surprise for the residents! They do not know they are receiving gifts until Christmas Day when their Secret Santa gifts are presented to them.
- Tammy Melesko
Version française de cette page


text:
An African proverb states that it takes an entire village to raise a child. We accept our responsibility as part of that village and do our part to "train up a child in the way they should go". We act in partnership with God to shape children's character and empower them to reach their God given destiny. ImagiNATION Ministry will provide a fun, safe & Christ-focused environment for children to begin to understand Christian fundamentals – like prayer, bible study & worship.
Security is important to us – so we have the full support of our Security Ministry and Child Security volunteers. Dedicated ImagiNATION servants will be there week after week to care for your child at ImagiNATION experiences. We utilize a state-of-the-art check-in system that ensures a safe environment for your child and allows for easy drop-off/pick-up for parents. All ImagiNATION staff and servants are dedicated to fulfilling our mission, which is: "partnering with parents to provide our children with the skills, experiences and resources that will enable them to grow into the people that God created them to be."


text:
All in the Family
Stephanie stops by Sam's office with a coffee. When he reveals that this is his first break all day, Stephanie tells him that he needs a receptionist! She asks if he would like to spend another evening together, and Sam suggests dinner. Stephanie happily agrees.
At Grey House, Lori, Grace and Cassie talk over dinner. Cassie pulls out an old compass of Jake's and passes it to Grace. Grace is confused by the gesture and claims she is "not lost." Why would she need his compass?
A young woman steps off the bus arriving in Middleton. She passes by Sam's office and at first Sam thinks it is Cassie, but she is, in fact, Abigail - Cassie's cousin. Sam walks her to Grey House, and Cassie hugs her cousin. Lori and Grace come out and greet her as well. Abigail explains that she got a new cell number, and has been very busy at work in New York. She claims she had so much vacation time that the company insisted she use some; that this was a great time to come and visit. Cassie seems dubious of her story.
Grace asks if Lori wants to talk. Lori confides that she has a history with Abigail. It is easy to get caught up in her personality, and she warns Grace to proceed with caution.
In the kitchen, Grace is trying to get Cassie's permission to go with a group of friends to see an R rated movie. Cassie denies the request, and tells Grace not to be in such a hurry to grow up. Grace proclaims that she is not a baby and huffs her dissatisfaction. Abigail goes to comfort her.
At the Bell, Book & Candle Ryan stops in to see Cassie and mentions their kiss at the ball. They debate what their relationship is, and what it could be. Ryan offers to take her to dinner, just as friends. He shares that maybe to move forward, they need to go back.


text:
NOTE: All Kimball Physics Multi-CF™ flange fittings are compatible with industry-standard ConFlat* flanges.
Example: MCF600-SphSq-F2C4A8
1. The largest port is a 6 CF flange, so the part number starts with MCF600.2. It is a Spherical Square (SphSq).3. The port sizes are represented by F2C4A8, because it has two 6.00"CF flanges, four 2.75"CF flanges and eight 1.33"CF flanges.
Note, not all system abbreviation conventions are applicable to all fittings; see part drawings.
Caution: Always use silver plated bolts of the correct length, or damage may occur! Never use damaged bolts!Silver plated bolt sizes listed are available through Kimball Physics Inc. and Duniway Stockroom Corp. (800) 446-8811.
When using Kimball Physics parts in combination with some other parts, particularly parts from other suppliers, bolt length is sometimes an issue. When tapped holes are not tapped deep enough, a bolt may collide with the bottom of a hole before the bolt becomes tight. One solution to this is to stack washers underneath bolt heads. Washers which fit the Kimball bolt cutouts are available, free of charge, upon request.
* The Conflat flange was invented by Bill Wheeler at Varian Associates Vacuum Division (now Agilent Technologies); Conflat is a registered trademark of Varian, Inc.Multi-CF™ Line Patents: The Multi-CF™ line is covered by Kimball Physics Inc. patents: 5,593,123; 5,625,947; 5,660,418; 5,671,956, 6,270,045. Additional patents pending.


text:
I began to study art and make music in Seattle as a child. My first art school experience was at around 11-years-old and I grew up visiting the large, inspiring museums of Southern California. I grew up in Seattle during the grunge movement and moved to the Silicon Valley right at the beginning of the Silicon Valley boom in 1992. I was actively influenced by and involved in the environments surrounding me that were driven by some of the defining elements of these two periods: rebellion, pioneering innovation and take-it-all attitudes. I am fortunate because my parents supported me and placed me in several art classes at San Jose Museum of Art in high school. At that time I began to study landscape painting and portraiture drawing, which still heavily influences my camouflage work. Once I began college I was became interested in what was then called "New Media" in the film department. I took some postgraduate experimental video, sculpture and art history courses in Los Angeles. I balanced working in the art department on major films and television shows with my personal experimental video and paint projects.
In 2006 I was introduced to bodypaint by Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls and posed as a human canvas at one of her shows. Shortly after that experience I saw Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present at the New York Museum of Modern Art and set myself on a different course. During the Great Recession I was living in the San Francisco Bay Area and lost my job, as did 90% of the Bay's population. While I searched for a job weekly, I mainly focused on building my portfolio and was regularly getting hired for small commissions. After about a year and a half on unemployment I took the plunge as a full-time professional artist. It was a purifying time in my life and really allowed me to focus my thoughts on what inspired my art; consumer materialism.
While you still cannot study body art in art school, I was then fortunate enough to apprentice in New Orleans at the first bodypaint gallery in the world, the Craig Tracy Fine Art Bodypainting Gallery. During this time I was able to hone in on the technical aspects of bodypaint and begin to focus on single pose paintings. As I was studying at the gallery I also received education on the history of bodypaint. I found that these lessons in bodypaint history made me acutely aware of a disconnect existing between the contemporary fine art world and the modern bodypaint community, which features largely illustrative art and is focused on events and competitions.
I was later selected as a summer participant at the Watermill Center in 2013. In addition to studying with Robert Wilson and creating some work alongside him, I was pleased to meet Robert Athey and hear lectures by him, as well as take a workshop with Marina Abramović. My work became more focused on intimacy, the balance of space and force between bodies, connection to sound installation and silence and more site-specific installations. I continued exploring themes of consumer behavior, body image issues, the temporal and the ancient and indigenous influences on minimalistic art. I also paid particular interest to Robert Wilson's amazing sculpture collection.


text:
From the El Paso Zoo – Khaleesi, the fourth-month old baby orangutan at the El Paso Zoo, stands for the first time with mommy Ibu. Mommy and baby are on exhibit daily from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
They do have access to their indoor living spaces at this time, and may not be immediately visible.
For more info on the El Paso Zoo, click HERE.


text:
Take the TEOTWAWKI weekend experiment with your family. When you've come home from work on a Friday evening, turn off your main circuit breaker, turn off your gas main or propane tank, shut your water valve or turn off your well pump and spend that weekend in primitive conditions. Practice using your food storage, prepare a loose-over camping stove. A TEOTWAWKI weekend experiment will surprise you. Things that you take for granted will suddenly become labor-intensive. False assumptions will be shattered, your family will grow closer and more confident. Most importantly, one of the most thorough listing you'll ever make will be the ones written over candlelight.
This is very true. My wife and I, when we go camping, we have a notebook of things that – Oh shoot, we forgot – next time, in our camping stuff we need to have one of these. Or also, what we do, we have 3 of those we haven't used in 3-5-7 years, we only need two, let's get rid of one. And so, we do that almost every time we go camping, we keep a list of things that we don't want. In my family, starting with my children when they were very young, we used to have what we called low-voltage weekends, similar to the disaster weekend, the TEOTWAWKI weekend.
I used to come Friday night from work and I would say "Okay, we're gonna have a low-voltage weekend. We turned most appliances off, with the exception of the refrigerator" and we would go about that night using our coal stove to cook the barbeque outside and then we'd have oil lamps and play games with the kids and we did that partially, I wanted my kids that if something were to go wrong, for them to think it was fun. Now, when the power goes out – I'm not kidding you, the power goes out – they are upset if they miss it. My oldest daughter, we had a power outage in our block for about 3 hours the other day and she was at work. When she came back, the power's back on – with her alarm clock flashing 12. I told her the power went off and she went "And I missed it?" And so, it had its desired effect.
And so, doing that over time test with our family, we became kind of aware of what he's talking about over here. And so, what we're gonna suggest you do is start making a list of lists. And in his suggestion, and you can add to these or detract needs or desires, it's a water list, a food storage list, a personal list, a first aid kit list – these are all lessons I've taught over time – hygiene and sanitation list, hunting, fishing, trapping – I don't know how much hunting, trapping or fishing we're gonna do here in southern California, but…
As he says, it's really important to know all these things because, even if you live here and you don't need to hunt or fish – well, what if you were deciding and your family was deciding that if it's bad, you've got to go. And you've got family that lives in New Mexico or Arizona or Utah and they say you've got to come. And you decide you're going. Well, if you don't have some basic understanding on that kind of thing and you get to where you're going, that might be a necessity of something you might need to know wherever you might go. Cause I guarantee you, if the power goes out and there's big problems here in LA, this area is not going to be sustainable. There's no food here, there's no water here. We live in the desert. It's not gonna be able to support the population that lives here. And like I said before, there's 50,000 gang members that are running around in the LA county alone. I don't know, to some extent, whether we want to stay here.
I'm not planning on leaving. I would love to, but I'm not planning on leaving, I'll end up staying. Fuel lists, firefighting lists, tools lists – there's about 10-15 items there that you need to start making a list. I'll talk about them and then we'll go over 100 things that disappear first.
The water list: it talks about having the ability to catch rain water off of your roof. If you don't have something like that already set up in advance and the water goes out and you're going through your water, it's gonna be more and more difficult to "Okay, I'm gonna put that in place if something bad happens". Well, when something bad happens, you're probably be too busy doing lots of other things to think about doing that. Not to talk about when it's raining and all that water that you could've caught and done something with that in advance. And so, these kind of things you want to get together, we need to be more self-reliance, rather than emergency prepared. It talks about extra containers, having plenty chlorine on hand. I have 3 gallons of bleach that I store just for water purification purposes in emergencies. Having a cart of some sort to transport your water. We often think about if something really bad goes on, I'll put it into a backpack – that's great, but you're not going to be able to carry water very far. Water is heavy – it's 8 pounds per gallon. And we're supposed to have a gallon, per person, per day – so if you want to go for 3 days, that's 24 pounds of water just right there.
And then there's the food storage list and he says that a food storage list is something that we all need to be worried about. Food preparation lists. If you don't have any non-electric can openers in your house and there is no power, how are you gonna open cans? With the knife? It's gonna bend your knife really quick. Talks about having 5 or 6 gallon PVC buckets for food storage and preparations.
Personal lists: do you take medication, are there herbal substitutes for the medications you take? Right now, one of the things that the internet is really good for, is that there are a lot of herbal substitutes for medicines we take. Not all of them, but there are a lot of alternatives. And so, if you are required to take some kind of heart medicine – there's an herb plant that you can make a tea out of that will give you almost the exact effects of the medicine. There's an herbal plant that has the same properties, similar properties. So if you can't get Coumadin and your life relies on that, then I'd figure out what that herb is and how to plant it, how to grow it and how to keep it around. Cause you won't get your heart medicine that keeps you alive.
The other thing is glasses. If you wear glasses and require glasses – I require them for reading – but if you require them for general vision, you should have plenty of them around. First aid and minor surgery kit. If you have not taken the CPR and first aid class, you should take one so you will know how to do stuff. If you don't know how to do things, you could not have the equipment, but the equipment is good. Also, having a minor surgical kit – I have sutures in my first aid kits. Someone asked me if I knew how to use them and I said no. Then he asked why I had them and I said that if I met someone who knew how to use them, I'd have him suture whatever we had to. And he said that's just silly.


text: Here in our photo gallery you can see a selection of our completed projects. Sheridan Metal Products Ltd. is an expert at custom metal fabrication using laser cutting, shearing, forming, welding, and a variety of other techniques. We've worked on all types of projects from architectural to automotive. Take a moment to browse our gallery to see some examples. If you would like more information on the products you see here, please do not hesitate to contact us. We encourage you to also visit our shop in Mississauga to see us in action.


text:
Astonishingly similar: valley networks on Mars bear a strong resemblance to those in terrestrial arid landscapes. Researchers have been able to demonstrate this using the angles of river valley branches. From this, they infer that Mars had a primeval climate in which sporadic heavy precipitation eroded valleys.
The surface of Mars bears structures that resemble river networks on Earth. Scientists therefore assume that there must once have been enough water on the red planet to feed streams that incised channels into the subsoil.
For years, however, researchers have debated the origins of this water: was it rainwater that caused streams and rivers to swell? Or did ice in the soil melt due to volcanic activity, and seep out to form rivers? Each of these scenarios leads to a completely different conclusion about the climatic history of the red planet.
A new study now suggests that the branching structure of the former river networks on Mars has parallels with terrestrial arid landscapes. This has been demonstrated in a recent paper published in Science Advances by physicists Hansjörg Seybold and James Kirchner from ETH's Institute for Terrestrial Ecosystems, and planetary scientist Edwin Kite from the University of Chicago.
Using statistics from all mapped river valleys on Mars, the researchers conclude that the contours still visible today must have been created by surface run-off of (rain)water. They therefore exclude the influence of groundwater or melt water from the soil as a dominant process for shaping these features.
The distribution of the branching angles of the river valleys on Mars are strikingly similar to those found in arid landscapes on Earth. According to lead author Seybold, this implies that there must have been sporadic heavy rainfall events on Mars over a prolonged period of time and that this rainwater may have run off quickly over the surface shaping the valley networks. This is how river valleys develop in arid regions on Earth. For example, in Arizona, researchers observed the same valley network patterns in a landscape where astronauts are training for future Mars missions. Valleys in arid regions fork at a narrow angle.
The branching angles on Mars are comparatively low. Seybold therefore rules out the influence of groundwater seepage on Mars. River networks that are strongly affected by re-emerging groundwater, as found, for example, in Florida, tend to have wider branching angles between the two tributaries and do not match the narrow angles of streams in arid areas.
Conditions such as those found in terrestrial arid landscapes today probably prevailed on Mars for only a relatively short period about 3.6 to 3.8 billion years ago. In that period, the atmosphere on Mars may have been much denser than it is today. "Recent research shows that there must have been much more water on Mars than previously assumed," says Seybold.
One hypothesis suggests that the northern third of Mars was covered by an ocean at that time. Water evaporated, condensed around the volcanoes of the highlands to the south of the ocean and led to heavy rainfall there. As a result, rivers formed, which left the traces that can be observed on Mars today.
The big question is where the water has disappeared to over time. "It's likely that most of it evaporated into space. Traces of it might still remain in the vicinity of Mars," says the physicist, "but this is a question for a future space mission".
Credit: ethz.chAstonishingly similar: valley networks on Mars bear a strong resemblance to those in terrestrial arid landscapes. Researchers have been able to demonstrate this using the angles of river valley branches. From this, they infer that Mars had a primeval climate in which sporadic heavy precipitation eroded valleys.


text:
Its 3:06 am and while I should be sleeping, I am here meditating in God's word. Have you been talking to God recently? You know, sometimes the circumstances around us drained us, misleading us to other places rather than God's presence. The way of the Lord is best, the guidance and lead of God in our lives is necessary. And, for that there must be a relationship with Him.
More than writing a post about a review, or about things I like, or about a few bible verses we should read, I'm here writing about some encouragement for you, because I have been encouraged by Him. Behind every blog there is a human being writing content to uplift others. That person also need some lifting up too.
While I was reading the book of Psalms I went directly to Psalms 139. A Psalm of David about God's omniscience and omnipresence. It's a powerful psalm about how God formed us, knows us, cares about us and lead us in the right path, because He already knows everything.
O Lord , you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; You understand my thought from afar.
Knowing and internalizing that God knows everything about gives me peace. Gives me rest. Gives me a real and clear understanding about God's character. I know that if you read this Psalm right now, you will receive peace. And even, your thoughts about yourself can change drastically. Because if there still a small amount of doubt about our existence and purpose in this life, clearly and powerfully that doubt will go away.
For You formed my innermost parts; You knit me [together] in my mother's womb.
If you need to rest, seek God. If you need answers, seek God. If you need guidance, seek God. If you need Him to take the lead in your life once and for all, seek God. Let God lead you in His ways, His everlasting way as David asked Him. All you have to do is seek, ask, knock and believe
"Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP),
Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation
Used by permission. http://www.Lockman.org"


text:
Pre-Dawn Horror for USA
Universal Pictures' Dawn of the Dead opens in theaters Friday, March 19, but USA Network viewers can catch the first 10 minutes of the film four days earlier.
In what the studio called the "first-ever motion-picture and television event," USA will air the opening 10-minute sequence, completely uncut, near the end of its telecast of Final Destination, sometime between 10 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
USA and Universal strongly cautioned that the footage contains graphic violence and language consistent with the film's "R" rating, and they recommend that viewers exercise discretion before tuning in.
The remake of George Romero's 1978 horror classic stars Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber and Mekhi Phifer.


text:
Boston, MA- 11 days after the first attack produced on the Syrian-Turkish border international organizations are estimating a war will explode between the neighboring countries. The attack was produced on October 3rd, in the border town of Akçakale killing five civilians and injuring at least eight others.Syrian rebels have been occupying border towns throughout the entire revolution which is why the Syrian army has targeted the Turkish border. Throughout the entire year Turkey has called President Bashar Al-Assad, once a very strong ally to this country, to resign in order to avoid further bloodshed and destruction to the country. After the first attack multiple mortar bomb attacks have been produced in this border.
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called an Emergency meeting of the NATO council, to seek permission to take military actions against Syria. He says his response to Syria will be both military and diplomatic. Syria responded by saying that this regime produced attack was mean for the Syrian town Tal al-Abyad, however it fell on the wrong side of the border. Although Turkey has no interest in going to war with Syria, they will not take this border attack lightly and will go to any extent to protect their citizens. Erdogan warned Syria that Turkey will not shy away from war if provoked.
NATO responded to Turkey's complaints by accusing Syria of Flagrant violations of international law. This attack was not an isolated event since it was followed by multiple cross border attacks from Syria to Turkey, to which the Turkish military responded by trading artillery fire. Tensions between the two countries have escalated dramatically in the past 10 days. After moths of hosting Syrian refugees in their country and bearing witness to the atrocities being committed in their neighboring country, Turkish leaders believe that a war between the countries may not be very far away.


text:
Regular price
Breathing hazardous particles, gases and vapors can be harmful for your lungs and health. The Silicone Respirator Mask helps you to reduce exposure to contaminants and enhanced comfort as well as visibility with the safety goggle to make your work more comfortable and enjoyable.
This respirator uses an advanced silicone material that provides a spongy feel on the contact point. The adjustable straps are specially designed to reduce pressure points on the face for even more comfort, at the same time optimize the protection level. The mesh helps make breathing easier and can offer cooler and drier comfort for the wearer.
The exhalation valve cover directs exhaled breath and moisture downward while helping protect the valve area from debris while also making for easier cleaning. Turn the filter attachment 45° to remove (Turn downwards for right hand side and turn upwards for left hand side). Tips: Change the mask filter frequently for better filter result (40 hours/piece). Recommended applications include abatement, painting, welding, chemical handling, construction, utilities, mining, pharmaceutical, and smelting.


text:
Latest Classifieds in Men
Mens black leather boots
Louisville $50.00
size 12 leather, Farm and Ranch boots. excellent condition
Fender Guitar
On Campus $300.00
Played for 5 years. Has thin crack on the surface of the front, but it does not affect the sound.
Yard Sale for Missions
Come to a moving sale for missions on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 beginning at 7AM (Eastern) each


text:
Don't you hate it when you're in a situation where you have to get into that decades-long worn-out social interaction routine of "So what do you do"?
I do.
"So what do you do?" is the discount pasta of small-talking. We've all heard it 1000 times too many, and while it might've had a genuine purpose once, today it serves none but conversational fluff.
Not only do we rarely, if ever, ask each other this question out of honest interest; we're even so used to answering it that most of our response can be delivered on autopilot. So it rarely, if ever, makes for much memorable interaction.
But if you have low confidence and self-esteem, the situation surrounding "So what do you do?" can be all the much worse.
For non-fident people, talking about oneself can feel unpleasantly exposing and intimidating. If you're unsure of yourself, you're unsure of how people react towards getting to know you. And non-fidence doesn't exactly make for a conversational disposition altogether.
But furthermore, if you've been non-fident for a sufficiently long time, chances are you'll probably not be doing something that you're especially excited about.
Maybe you've picked an entirely wrong path in life, and you hate to be reminded of it, because you have no major strategy and no idea where to go from where you are. Or maybe you do, in fact, enjoy what you do, but you just don't feel like socializing.
Whatever's the case, having to deal with "So what do you do?" can be a vulnerable position for someone with confidence issues.
Therefore, I'm gonna give you four ways of handling this universally frowned-upon, yet somehow socially mandatory conversation routine.
When I started writing this article, I was actually gonna suggest stuff like "lie", "be intentionally vague" or "deliberately make up weird shit". Because that's what I used to do in the past.
But while those are neat little ways of defiantly playing one's own little socio-satirical game, I've come to prefer other ways. Ways that might be a bit less straightforward, but which are so much more supportive towards building and maintaining a strong social confidence.
#1 Turn it over to them
Okay, so this is definitely the easiest, path-of-least-resistance one of them all. But that's not to say it's the least effective. On the contrary, it quickly deflects and turns the entire situation around 180°.
See, while it might be hard to understand for a non-fident, most people actually like to talk about themselves. And since many people ask this question out of politeness rather than genuine interest anyway, they're not gonna mind getting back around to themselves anyway.
So, the next time someone asks you "So what do you do?" and for some reason you don't feel like engaging, first answer with your usual, casual phrase of as few words as possible, and then simply add: "What about you?"
They'll go on about themselves right away. And even if the topic somehow comes back to you, it can easily be reversed over and over: "What was it you said you did again?"; "Tell me more about [X]"; etc.
Now, I know that some of you are probably thinking, "But what if none of us are actually comfortable with the situation and we both try doing this tactic?"
I've never actually had this happen. So chances are, apart from slim, that at least one of you will quickly notice. Whether you wanna make it into some kind of social ping-pong is entirely up to you. If you don't, there's nothing wrong with ending the conversation altogether — for whatever reason.
#2 Talk about something that genuinely excites you
This works whether you're doing anonymous cubicle-work in a faceless corporation; work dead-end, menial tasks at a gas station, or if you're a student but you're tired of talking about your studies.
See, you don't have to answer everything directly or take any words at face value. You might, in fact, simply start talking about something you really like or find interesting. Something you're passionate about.
And furthermore, you can always apply the above approach and ask, "What are you passionate about?" Lo and behold: All of a sudden you're having an enthusiastic, pleasant conversation rather than an awkward, tedious one.
"But what if I'm not interested in anything or passionate about anything?"
Then at least you're socializing. 😉
#3 Skip the small talk altogether
This follows naturally in the same direction as #2. See, like I said, people love talking about themselves. So, asking people about themselves really is a great key for non-fidents here.
Partly because it turns the focus away from ourselves so we can feel more secure and ressourceful. Partly because it allows us to keep on socializing, — something we could generally use more of.
"But what if I'm not interes…"
I know. Listen up:
If you simply keep on acting as though you're genuinely interested for long enough, the funniest thing happens…
You become genuinely interested.
Make eye contact. Ask for their opinion on something. Ask them what they really like or really dislike. Get into what makes them tick. Skip the small talk and get to know each other.
When we get to know each other, we feel comfortable and secure around each other. And the more comfortable and secure we feel around each other, the less we feel ashamed of talking about ourselves. How about that?
#4 Live the life you've always wanted to tell about
Oh yes. You bet.
Like I've mentioned a couple of times, one major reason a non-fident might feel embarrassed about talking about themselves is because non-fidents rarely dare to live the life they truly want. Non-fidents tend to get educations and earn money either out of necessity or fear of standing out; not because they're necessarily passionate about what they do — at all.
What non-fidents lack in this respect is, quite simply put, the ability to consider themselves worthy of pursuing the existence they truly want.
Pursuing said existence is, of course, a major undertaking. But while changing one's mindset might seem insurmountably hard, it only begins with the mere decision of doing so. Because there's nobody to take that decision but ourselves.
On a basic level, we're social animals. People are gonna be asking "So what do you do?" from here to eternity. And while that mere fact shouldn't be one's primary motivation for pursuing the life of one's sincerest of dreams, I personally find some motivation therein regardless.
I wanna be able to speak of my doings with enthusiasm and joy. And I will not settle for less than a life worth sharing.
However you wish to spend your time, it will pass anyway. Might as well design it in a way that you'd wanna tell people about.
So, the next time you find yourself staring down the business end of "So what do you do?", at least try to actively make the best of it.
You might discover new ways of social interaction; you might actually get around to talking about something interesting.
You might make an ally — or even a friend.
Write down at least THREE different ways you'd like to be able to answer "So what do you do?". It might be three different variations on the same theme; it might be three utterly different approaches.
For every one of these points, think of every imaginable response people might make. For each of these, come up with at least one possible comment, answer or elaboration.
Feel free to use the above points for inspiration. And by all means, see how many you can come up with altogether — three is just a guideline.
The more we do this kind of exercise, the better we prepare ourselves for real-life situations and encounters. And the great thing about this exercise is, you can transfer it to several other areas of your life, like dates, exams, job interviews, etc.
Just remember to use it as a general guideline and to never become reliant on any kind of script. Preparation is great. But when we're out in the field, it's just as important to expect the unexpected and being open towards simply winging it.


text:
Testing for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a multi-step process as there is no single test or biomarker that defines the disease. Diagnosis requires that evidence of demyelination be detected in more than one location of the central nervous system, occurring in at least two points in time, and that all other potential causes of symptoms are eliminated.
For some patients, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical evidence are unequivocal and diagnosis is straightforward. For others, further investigation is necessary to meet diagnostic criteria.
I've mentioned before that I first had a blinding case of optic neuritis in 2000, but was not diagnosed with MS at the time. Five years later, I began having more obvious symptoms related to spinal lesions. This was before the 2005 and 2010 revisions to MS McDonald diagnostic criteria, which allow for an earlier diagnosis, had been implemented. My diagnosis required an MRI, evoked potential testing, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Although results from these tests were abnormal, I still had to wait until additional lesions developed and clinical symptoms worsened before an official diagnosis was made.
What is cerebrospinal fluid?
The central nervous system (CNS) is bathed in a clear, colorless liquid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), that cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord. CSF is produced in the ventricles and helps to transfer waste products from the brain to the vascular system. It can also deliver nutrients and hormones to the brain. CSF is composed of cells, water, proteins, sugars, and other vital substances. Examining the fluid can help doctors to identify diseases affecting the central nervous system, including MS.
How is CSF collected?
Cerebrospinal fluid is obtained through a needle that is inserted into the spine during a procedure called lumbar puncture or spinal tap. For this procedure, the patient will usually lay on their side with their back arched (chin and knees tucked toward the chest). An area of skin on the lower back is cleaned before the procedure.
After the area is anesthetized (numbed), a thin and hollow needle is carefully inserted between two lumbar bones into the spinal canal, the space where the CSF circulates.
You may feel slight pressure as the needle is inserted. It's very important to stay perfectly still during the procedure.
A small amount of fluid, about one tablespoon, will be withdrawn for laboratory testing.
A lumbar puncture may be performed in a doctor's office by a skilled physician, or it may be performed in an out-patient hospital setting where the procedure can be guided by radiographic technology to assist with needle placement. Before or after the procedure, blood will be withdrawn from a vein in the arm to compare to the CSF.
Why test CSF in MS patients?
Cerebrospinal fluid obtained through a lumbar puncture is tested for red and white blood cells, protein, sugars, clarity, color, and presence of bacteria, viruses, or abnormal cells.
The CSF of people with MS often contains:
- Elevated levels of IgG antibodies that protect the body from infection
- Oligoclonal bands, a type of protein that suggests CNS inflammation
- Other proteins that result from the breakdown of myelin
Each of these results can indicate an abnormal immune response occurring in the central nervous system; however, abnormal immune responses detected in CSF are not unique to MS. When oligoclonal bands, also referred to as O-bands or OCBs, are present in the CSF, but absent in the blood, multiple sclerosis is often suspected. Studies show that patients diagnosed with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) that have O-bands are more likely to develop MS (Huss 2016; Schwenkenbecher 2016).
While most patients diagnosed with MS will have O-bands in the CSF, a small percentage (five to 10 percent) of patients with MS will never show this abnormality. A 2014 study showed that patients who test positive for O-bands experience greater brain atrophy than those who test negative for O-bands. Researchers further suggest that OCB-negative patients represent a unique subgroup that may experience different disease progression or response to treatment.
CSF analysis is not required to make an MS diagnosis, but it can be helpful when the evidence of disease is unclear or ambiguous. It may be that, in the future, CSF analysis could be used to help guide treatment decisions. More research is needed in this area.
How to prepare for the lumbar puncture?
Inform the physician if you are taking antibiotics, have an infection or fever, take blood thinners, or may be pregnant. Other options may be discussed.
Do not eat or drink anything three hours before the procedure. You may drink enough water to comfortably swallow medications taken as usual.
Bring a friend or family member who can drive you home following the procedure as you will not be able to drive for 24 hours.
You will be required to lay flat for at least one hour after the procedure to reduce the risk of CSF leakage and a resulting spinal headache. Continuing to lay flat or stay reclined at home and limiting yourself to very light activity during the rest of the day are also helpful.
Tell your doctor if you develop a persistent headache lasting more than a few hours, drainage of blood or pain at the injection site, inability to urinate, or experience numbness and tingling when you change positions.
If you do experience a spinal headache, a "blood patch" may be helpful. This involves the physician taking some of your blood from a vein and injecting it near the location of the spinal tap to seal any holes or leaks that may have developed.
See More Helpful Articles:
Beginner's Guide to MS: Do I Have MS? What Does It Take To Get Diagnosed with MS?
What It's Like to Have an MRI Test for MS
What is Benign MS and How Is It Treated?
Huss AM, Halbgebauer S, Ockl P, et al. Importance of cerebrospinal fluid analysis in the era of McDonald 2010 criteria: a German-Austrian retrospective multicenter study in patients with a clinically isolated syndrome. J Neurol. 2016 Oct 11. [Epub ahead of print]
Schwenkenbecher P, Sarikidi A, Wurster U, et al. McDonald Criteria 2010 and 2005 Compared: Persistence of High Oligoclonal Band Prevalence Despite Almost Doubled Diagnostic Sensitivity. Int J Mol Sci. 2016;17(9). pii: E1592.


text:
*daily rates in Skopje based on a 1 day rental (24hr period) and for guidance purposes only.
No worries, thank you. I was wondering if there are border crossing charges to travel to Dubrovnik, croatia and back to Skopje?
Hi, there will be a cross border fee yes, I would also like to check that the rental agent of your selected rental permit cross border travel. Most agents permit within the EU, however it always worth checking, can you just let me know which car / supplier you are looking at and I will check for you and confirm the rate.
Driving in Skopje - Need to know
Road Driving Side
Urban speed Limit
Rural Speed Limit
Motorway Speed Limit
Current Petrol Price
Drink Drive Limit
Min Rental Age
Min Driving Age
We specialise in car rentals throughout Macedonia fo find you the best price and that's a promise...
+44 (0)845 508 9845
Read our Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome and actively invite all of our customers to review us on independent review platforms, see what they have to say...
What our customers say


text:
What's That? New Yumi Zouma!
I'm in the middle of getting ready to throw a bunch of tunes on what I hope is the greatest playlist of my life (my own wedding soundtrack), and this new track from Yumi Zouma might just find a home there. There's a pop-tastic innocence, and something in the vocal that recalls early Stars, though here it seems more bent for a club-banger. Listen closely for the subtle male vocal lurking far off in the latter half of the song…a special touch. Regardless, maybe it's just the musical element, but something here's so joyous I can't stop playing it. Look for the group's new effort, Yoncalla, on May 27th via Cascine.


text:
What is the value for us?
Well, there are many definitions. We see value in something that is created to solve a problem in a specific situation of real life or the market.
In our case, Ordering.co was created to help startups, enterprise and any other business which is doing a local delivery with complicated logistics and high demand in design.
Transparent roadmap for upcoming developments, new features, and improvements
We believe that giving you transparency of our changes log and our ideas will help us to align our interests with our customers.
We want to give direct access to the correct planning for your company for the future. This factor is critical for you because you should know how much you can improve in the mid and long-term.
We created our roadmap in a smooth, precise and comprehensive way so everything can be easily understood without IT knowledge.
We create all of our products by only thinking of the needs of our customers in real life. The demands they have day by day in their business.
We regularly send surveys to get feedback from our customers and to listen to their opinions.
These surveys are direct feedback and input for our next developments.
We try to mix our innovative ideas with the current and future needs of our customers.
We are always in the search for new solutions. You can not create a solution if you do not have a problem to solve.
So before our customer suffers a conflict in real life of his business. We are continually researching about problems they could potentially have.
We understand one thing very clearly: If you only create known solutions the best you will get is known results.
We want to take everything a step further. For that, we need innovation.
We hope that with this short article we have given you a better understanding of how we run our company, how we work with our customers and what we want to keep doing in the future.


text:
As you've probably heard by now, Darren Rowse of ProBlogger and Glenn Murray of Divine Write just released the Copywriting Scorecard for Bloggers, a 100 point checklist of 63 key things to check before you publish to help you improve the quality of your blog posts.
If you're insanely busy like most (working a full time job, writing for multiple blog sites including your own, etc.), the thought of going through a checklist for every blog post you write might sound a bit overwhelming. I know it did for me at first. But since downloading and reading through this 59-page ebook, I can give you these tips on how to use it more efficiently and get value out of it for every blog post.
What Does the ProBlogger Scorecard Cover?
In a nutshell, the main headings in this ebook include:
- 5 things to do before you start writing.
- How to plan your blog post.
- 5 ways to make the writing process simpler.
- 27 writing tips and things to avoid to improve your writing skills.
- 6 recommendations to make your post easily scannable to capture your readers right away.
- 10 ways to better SEO optimize your posts around your main keywords for better search rankings.
- 20 common grammatical mistakes made in writing (including affect vs. effect, that vs. which, and lay vs. lie).
Most Valuable Guides
In addition to the checklist, the beginning of the ebook gives you 10 questions to ask about your blog as a whole, as well as 11 questions to ask before writing each post. If you refer to these answers as you write each blog post, your writing will not only improve, but you should also see better reader engagement with your posts as well.
How to Use this Most Effectively
If you feel like you can't committ to checking all 63 items for each post to make sure you are writing a 100 point post everytime, here are some ways to alternatively use this ebook:
- Instead of doing the 100 point checklist for every post, start with the 11 questions in the questionnaire for each post for every post (after you've done it a few times, you'll be able to think of these 11 answers instinctively before you begin writing).
- Use the extensive checklist for major blog posts. This includes:
- Guest posts on popular blogs.
- Blogging contest entries. (Something I wish I could have had before the Famous Bloggers contest, but will now have before I send in my entry to the Badass SEO contest.)
- A major post on your own site. So if you write several posts per week, use the checklist for posts you intend to heavily promote each week.
- Use the 100 point checklist to optimize older posts on your site. Be sure to include links to your latest posts so new visitors will be directed to your latest content.
- Refer back to the recommendations whenever you lose points on the checklist for a particular item.
- Don't just use this for blog posts – if you write articles on sites like HubPages, Squidoo, or other article directories, use the checklist for your article marketing as well!
And of course, after you have used the complete checklist several times, you will ultimately learn how to do most of the items as you write, so it will be a faster checkup before you publish!
All the Discounts
Through November 30th, use discount code november25 for the Copywriting Scorecard for Bloggers for an additional 25% off.
In addition, at the end of this ebook, you get an additional 50% discount code for 31 Days to Building a Better Blog and Practical SEO Copywriting.
Your Review of the Copywriting Bloggers Scorecard
If you have purchased this ebook, please give your review in the comments. If you haven't purchased it yet, buy it now, then come back and share your thoughts! And if you have scored one of your posts, come back and let us know how close you can get to 100 out of 100!


text:
About UsCotter Personnel Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency in Dublin. Established in 2008 to provide specialist recruitment solutions to employers and candidates within Financial Services markets, including Insurance; Life & Pensions; Reinsurance; Captives; Life Reinsurance; Freedom of Services; Funds; Asset and Investment Management; Banking; and Accountancy & Finance.
The Directors within Cotter Personnel Ltd have previously worked in the Financial Services markets they recruit within. This gives Employers and Candidates comfort knowing that their consultant understands their business.
Our expertise can demonstrate a profile of securing a position for people from entry level right up to managing director.
Cotter Personnel operate with National and International clients in the Irish market and have relationships in London, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Australia and mainland Europe.
Started his career with European Underwriting Agencies in Dublin in 1985 and relocated to London to work with AIG before moving to Alexander Howden Reinsurance Brokers.
In 1989 moved into the recruitment business in London, placing people into roles within the Lloyds, Company and Broker markets.
Set up the Insurance desk for Joslin Rowe in 1991 to focus on London market appointments. Paul returned to Dublin in 2000 to open their Dublin office within the Insurance, Banking and Finance sectors.
Paul opened Cotter Personnel Ltd in June 2008 to utilise extensive experience and contacts across these market sectors.
Call Paul on +353 1 678 0060
Click here to email Paul Cotter