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Be A Good Blogger
Be a good blogger requires a lot of skill and experience, you will not achieve it overnight. Posting everyday and hearing your readers' comments may help you improve into a better one. Just always remember that whatever comments you receive, take it a challenge. If your readers' comments are good, make a way to maintain it. However, if there are times that we receive negative comments, take it as a perseverance to be better. Actually both ways could lead you to success.
Below are the things you must do in order to be a good blogger:
Be you!
Being a blogger, being original is very important. Original in terms of your blog's content and not anybody's work. What is the key in this work is that you make your own name out of your effort not by someone else.
Post blogs as often as possible
Write as much as possible in order for your readers to have a reason to return. Make them thirsty of your work in order for them to crave for it every day. In this way, you may able to produce traffic to your site. Being consistent and updated with your work could show that you are interested with your work as well.
Write with passion
Writing is a skill and it is practiced over the years. However, there are instances that we cannot avoid that we are tired and not in the mood. So, if these instances happen, do not write for the sake that you have to write. Write because you love to and it is your passion.
You can always tell which blogs came from the heart because you can read their love and commitment for the work.
Make your site open to everyone
Invite readers to your site. Not just that, accept their comments as well, either good or bad. Many comments would always mean that there is a traffic to your site which is good.
Make also an effort to invite other bloggers by reaching them through their mail or by leaving also a comment on their blog. Through your comment, people will see how substantial your comments are and will find interest in you.
Organize your site
Making your site very simple and manageable, readers will not have a difficulty. But, if your site is very complicated, they have all the reason to leave.
Write with substance and have focus
The most important is that you write with substance and with good content. Remember that what you write reflects what kind of person are you. So, if you want to be respected, write in a manner that readers would respect you.
And lastly, have focus! Do not jump to one topic to another topic. Concentrate to your topic so that readers could understand what you want to say.
Developing as a good blogger may be difficult at first but constant practice may mold you a better one. Obstacles and challenges may come along your way but just take it as a trial for your business and to you personally as a person.
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Alabama Auto Insurance
The HomeInsurance.com name may suggest that we only sell home insurance, but our goal is to get people the coverage they need for their cars as well. So if you're looking for a new Alabama auto insurance policy, you've come to the right place.
To meet state laws, you must have bodily injury and property damage liability insurance to help pay for accidents you cause. Alabama auto insurance laws require the following minimum coverage:
- $25,000 coverage for bodily injury per person
- $50,000 coverage for total injury per accident
- $25,000 coverage for property damage
Alabama is one of 30 states with 25/50 bodily injury liability requirements, so requirements fall right within the national average.
When choosing your liability coverage, you may want to consider purchasing more than the minimum. Why? Because if you're in an accident that exceeds the 25/50/25 values, you will be responsible for paying all remaining costs out of pocket. A small increase in your Alabama auto insurance coverage could prevent a major financial loss.
Optional coverages you should consider include uninsured/underinsured motorists protection and collision and comprehensive protections.
Get Alabama auto insurance discounts
Depending on the insurance provider, you may be eligible for the following price breaks:
- Defensive driver discount: Only for drivers age 55 or older
- Driver training discount
- Good student discount: For full-time students or recent graduates age 25 or younger, except married females
- Homeowners discount
- Mature driver discount: For drivers age 75 or older
- Multiple line bundle discount
- Multiple vehicle discount
- Passive restraint and airbag discount
- Premium paid-in-full discount
- Safe driving discount
- Vehicle safety discount

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The Origins of football can be found in every corner of the Globe. Civilizations throughout history all played ball games and many of these can be considered forerunners to the modern game, which was established in England in the late nineteenth century.
Ball games were first played in Egypt as early as 1800 BCE. However there are claims that suggest ball games were played even earlier in Ancient China, maybe as early as 2500 BCE. There is evidence to show that ball games in Egypt were linked to fertility rites and religious ceremonies. These ball games involved large numbers of people and records indicate that these games were sometimes used as an exercise to till the soil.
In addition to the Egyptians; the Greeks, Romans and Chinese (as well as others) all played football games, which are considered to be the forerunners of modern football.


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The idea of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration censuring the creators of e-cigarettes is as absurd an idea as President Obama claiming he gave up smoking because he's "afraid of his wife."
The biggest news is vaporizers in 2013 and it's surely beyond the federal government's response to the many "activists" wanting to regulate e-cigarettes.
Warning labels, banning online sales
U.S. law enforcement officials have been whispering into the government's ear for the past few years, demanding warning labels be put on vaporizers, and reportedly trying to ban online sales outright.
And here comes the "smoke up the ass" moment that will cause rapid head shaking: it's because the FDA wants to make sure they're safe before allowing a free market.
What is President Obama inhaling to believe all of this?
This is of course the same safe-minded FDA that released high-profile killer drugs like Rezulin, Vioxx, Troglitazone, after it was discovered that they might be causing deaths. The same FDA that refuses to label genetically modified produce, despite the fact that most countries have banned them, and despite the fact that millions of Americans are upset about unknowingly consuming these potentially dangerous Frankenstein foods.
But somehow, the real threat to humanity is in the form of e-cigarettes.
Now before you jump to conclusions that it's all a big greedy conspiracy (oh it is, but wait for it…) let's consider the facts. Yes, the FDA has a right to be concerned about tobacco products and has done a fine job of warning the world about potential risks involved in over-consumption. So much in fact that the smoking habit has drastically decreased worldwide, although the growth in the tobacco industry is coming from the youth. (Apparently kids still think smoking is cool…huh, is this a new thing?)
So here come e-cigarettes…
…one of the most cost-efficient and effective technological advances designed to control smoking urges, while not injecting a person's body full of tobacco smoke. Through battery power and vapor, purified nicotine can be delivered (and with adjustable doses) to control cravings. It's the joy of cigarettes minus the toxins that cause cancer and a wide variety of other dis-ease. Now, if you were a normal person, you might think this is a step in the right direction.
However, the FDA is taking its cue from the European Parliament, which is forcing a vote on further restricting tobacco and tobacco-like products, in hopes of "saving the children" as usual. The European Parliament wants to go so far as to treat e-cigarettes like medicinal products, surrendering full power to the pharmaceutical companies. This not only increases price, and reduces availability of products, but also means the pharmaceutical companies would get the lion's share of profit. Meanwhile another organization, the European Commission, publicly admitted that all of this fiasco is most likely not going to slow down the trend of smoking e-cigarettes. Good thing that didn't pass.
Monopolize it all!
Not that futility phases these guys! Our guess is that the Food and Drug Administration is whispering into the European Parliament's ear, telling them just how great it is when the pharmaceutical industry monopolizes all products and "contains" all threats. You know, like Stevia, the dangerous natural sugar substitute which the FDA tried to ban until major soda companies began developing products using the ingredient. Or like that other green plant which remains illegal in most states for moral reasons—unless of course, it's pharmaceutically supervised and brings in profit to you know who.
FDA War on Terror against E-cigarettes
And there you have the reality of the situation. It is forecasted that e-cigarettes and vapor cigars will sell upwards of 300 million in 2013 alone, a three-fold increase from the year before. The tobacco companies may be the big loser in all of this but that's not what concerns the FDA. The real issue is that pharmaceutical companies stand to lose millions, since their nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and all these other grotesque products that no one really enjoys will become nearly obsolete.
Why, even the tobacco firms have developed their own e-cigarettes, but I wouldn't trust them! The only result if all these ridiculous laws are passed will be that the e-cigarette industry will be slowed so that proper licensing (a.k.a. a corporate plan of profitability) can be implemented.
No, these devices are not for children but they are for discerning adults who are aware of what the product is and who prefer it as the safest, tastiest, cheapest and most exhilarating product on the market. It is our opinion that e-cigarettes should be treated like caffeinated drinks, or at least like alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, since they require no clinical supervision.
Simply put, politicians and safety watchdogs should embrace the technology of e-vaporizers rather than labeling it as the next big terrorist threat.
Have a virtual smoke.
Congratulate society and science on how far they've come in making the world just a little bit safer.
(We welcome a civil discussion below in the comments…keep it clean.)


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HR Interview Questions and Answers for Fresher's
As a fresher, you often experience a lot of anxiety before you go to attend an interview. The solution to this anxiety is good preparation. Here are some interview questions which you can expect to be asked during your HR interview with a way to answer them:
1. Did you face any difficulty in finding this place?
The interviewer usually asks this question to initiate the talk and put the candidate to ease. You can smile and answer this question by saying: "It wasn't difficult to find this place."
2. Tell me something about your self.
This is the most commonly asked first question in any interview and the one which can set a ground for rest of your interview. Include details like: Your education background (not beyond 12th standard), some information about your family – father's profession, mother's profession, number of siblings (no need to get into their educational details) and some information about your extracurricular activities or hobbies.
3. Why does this role interest you? Or why have you applied for this job?
The purpose of this question is to see if you are really interested in this job or you applied to this job just because you are jobless. Relate the job requirements with your candidature and explain why do you believe you are a suitable candidate for this job.
4. Why do you think should we take you for this job?
This is another way of asking the last question. A company will want to hire you if you can add some value to it. So, focus your answer on your skills and how they can be helpful for the position you are being interviewed for. Also, tell them about your ability to grasp new things quickly, adjust well into a team and flexible attitude. These are the qualities that employers usually seek in a fresh graduate.
Remember to keep an example ready for each personal quality you offer.
5. Are you an Introvert or Extrovert?
Being on either of the extremes at work can be bad for you and the company. Your behaviour at work should be as per the requirement. To answer this question you can say something like: I behave as per the requirement of the situation. For e.g. If I am representing the company at an event which requires me to talk to a lot of people, I become an extrovert while if there is some serious issue under discussion, I think quietly and deeply on it.
6. What is your greatest strength?
This is also one of the most commonly asked questions in any interview. Your answer to this question demonstrates your preparation for the interview. Your same set of strengths can not be an advantage in every interview. This needs you to tailor make your answer as per the requirement of the position you are being interviewed for.
Before every interview, analyse the requirements of the role carefully and list out the qualities required to perform that role. Now, make a list of the qualities you have and match them with the requirements. You can offer these qualities as your strength for the role.
What do you want to achieve in the next 5 years?
This answer shows your ability to make plans for yourself, have an ambitious but realistic plan:
• Say you would like to acquire certain skills and move up the ladder
• If you are interested in Management, say you would like to take up a part-time course/full time course in x years time
Are you willing to change your project/profile when required?
This is very important for a company, they want employees who are willing to change roles, to meet business demands, so the typical answer here is "Yes". Say "I understand it will be in best interest of the business, if my manager wants me to develop my skills and take up another role."
What skills do you want to develop to succeed in this role?
Again talk about some key skills that are necessary for the role, this will show them that you are ready to learn and are aware of your shortcomings:
• Tell them that you, as a fresher, have the ability but formal training to enhance your skills for a professional environment
Are you planning to go for further studies?
This answer needs to be answered tactfully, they want to know whether you are going to stay for long or you are just there to use their training resources and then say goodbye in 6 month's time.
• If you are pursuing further studies, say so. Tell them why you want to go for that course
• If you are taking up a distance education course or a part time course, they should know, as you will need to take leaves when you appear for exams
What newspaper/magazine/book do you read?
• Browse through the newspaper that morning they might ask you what was the front page headline, they might ask you your favorite columnists name
• Same goes for the magazine, make sure you have read the last edition
• When giving names of books, remember the author(s) name(s) and be ready to give out some summary of the book
Introduce yourself
This question is usually the first question they HR might ask you. This question could form a basis for further discussion.
• Discuss your family background in short
• Discuss your qualification
• Discuss your characteristics that will help you professionally
• Discuss your interest, hobbies
Tell me something about yourself that is no written in your resume.
If you missed out on some points while writing your resume this is your chance to discuss them:
• Whenever talking about yourself, be confident, but not over confident.
• Do not praise yourself all the time
• You could discuss some personal traits or acheivements
Do you know anyone who works with this company?
It is fine if you do not know anyone, but if you know it will be good to give out the name:
• This shows them about your level of interest, and it is human nature if you know someone who works there you will ask them for feedback about the company or the role
• They could ask that person for your reference
Do you have any other offer at hand?
This is usually a closing question and they might want to know how actively you are looking for a job. Usually give an honest answer and say why you are looking for another job with that offer at hand.
Do you have any questions for us?
Always have a question ready to answer this one:
• You can ask whether the company allows for lateral and vertical role changes
• You can also ask whether the company encourages learning and development of employees
• Ask whether the company has plans for expansion
• You can also discuss your role in detail


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Cancellation Policy: Students must cancel classes online no fewer than 12 hours prior to class start time in order to keep class credit. Cancelling with the class instructor but not online could result in loss of class credit. In the event of a studio closure, all students will be credited for class(es). No refunds will be issued. For series classes, students must purchase all 6 weeks, however, series that are not full may be available on a drop-in basis. Missed classes may/may not be made up at instructor's discretion.Series students will not be permitted a make up class for no shows. Series students must cancel online no fewer than 12 hours in advance in order to avoid forfeiture of a make up class. Students may only receive one make up class per series.
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Spring Networking Event
Venue: Edinburgh Centre for Carbon innovation (ECCI), Conference room
High School Yards, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ
13:00 – Welcome, EPS Director, Karen Halliday
Update on GENbIOME (the EPS integrated phenotyping facility) and other EPS activities.
13.15 - Keynote Speaker
Professor Duncan Cameron, Chair in Plant and Soil Biology, University of Sheffield
"The P3 Centre of Excellence for Translational Plant Science"
14.00 - Networking Activity 1: Creating Opportunities for EPS
How can we capitalise on the expertise across EPS? An aim of this informal session is to identify research themes / initiatives that require the transdisciplinary expertise offered by EPS partners.
- Networking Activity 2: Capturing EPS Student/PDRA ideas
Central to EPS is our strong student body. Stacia Stetkiewicz (SRUC) will coordinate a discussion on the formation of an EPS student/PDRA network; involvement in outreach, e.g. public engagement, blogging, twitter; membership of the EPS steering committee; EPS student/PDRA events.
15.00 - Coffee/Tea
15:30 - Keynote Speaker
Dr Andy Evans, Applied Practice Team Leader, Crop and Soil Systems, Scotland's Rural College
"SRUC involvement in the UK Agritech Innovation Centres"
16:00 - Roundtable Discussion/Challenge "Building the Future"
With a number of forthcoming funding opportunities (e.g. Leverhulme/NERC) aimed at building centres of excellence, this roundtable aims to generate concepts for ambitious plant science-focussed centres. To spark ideas the session will start with summary feedback from the Networking Activities.
16.45 - Summing up, Dr Liz Fletcher, SynthSys Centre Manager, University of Edinburgh
17.00 Refreshments and networking
with wine, beer and nibbles.


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The luxury hotel that was a rebel outpost
The Metropole Hotel was one of the most prominent and luxurious buildings on Sackville (now O'Connell Street) at the time of the Rising.
Located on the site of the present day Penny's, it was next door to the GPO and was used as an outpost by rebels to provide cover for the GPO itself.
A group of 22 rebels occupied the hotel on Tuesday, April 25, under the command of Oscar Traynor, holding it until Friday.
Items such as bedding were taken from the hotel to be deployed in the GPO.
On Thursday the GPO came under bombardment, with the Metropole Hotel's roof also hit by shells early on Friday morning.
By Friday evening the GPO was an inferno, with the flames spreading across Prince's Street to the hotel, which caught fire, leading to its evacuation.
Within 24 hours the building was destroyed.


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Edocs premieres new online account management and billing software
Electronic account management and billing software company edocs, Inc. has launched its latest account management software package, eaSuite, which combines edocs's eaDirect and eaMarket with two new components, eaPay and eaPost. Aimed at the telecommunications, financial services, utility and retail industries, the new suite moves beyond edocs's previous electronic bill presentation and payment integration into a full account management package that can assist companies in retaining their loyal customers and building existing relationships.
Traditionally, the telecom, financial services and utility sectors have had a limited Web presence, other than the fact that they have a site, said Mark Delfeld, industry marketing manager of financial services for edocs. "We're their first step into the e-commerce world because the account information itself is the way [customers] view providers," he said. With e-billing and electronic account management, customers are engaged in an ongoing dialog with these companies, thereby allowing the companies to better know their customers.
"Many times, the best customer of a retailer is the credit card customer," Delfeld said. With online bill paying and account management, retailers can bring their credit card customers online and also suggest products based on their purchasing history, through the eaMarket product from edocs.
EaMarket is the suite's personalization component that allows companies to set up personalized profiles based on transaction details. Companies then have the option to set up targeted messages to the consumer, using their Web site or other channels.
The eaSuite also includes edocs's core infrastructure, eaDirect, which previously was known as BillDirect. EaDirect allows companies to integrate existing data and Web-enable bills and statements. "Part of the naming is that we're more than just bills," Delfeld said.
The two new components to eaSuite are eaPay and eaPost. EaPay allows customers to initiate and track payment online payments through their current bank, credit card or processors like CheckFree and CyberCash. Meanwhile, eaPost provides consumers with an "All Portals Addressable" access to account information. Essentially, eaPost collects bills from different sources and displays summaries on sites such as Paytrust, Cyberbills, CheckFree and Palm and brings customers back to the originating site of the bill, such as Sprint.
Having an online account platform is essential in the current market, according to Delfeld. "The vast majority of firms are investing heavily in the online account platform... if [your company] does not have a robust online account platform, other competitors with similar services can differentiate themselves by putting in [their own] online account platform," he said.
"We offer the capability to work with tools to analyze clickstream data... we think we're providing the path for some huge companies to compete with online [businesses and] allowing firms to capitalize on current relationships," Delfeld said.
The eaMarket component does allow companies to analyze clickstream data as well as other sources of data that the companies have already built up. The same data that companies have stored about their customers runs through the personalization engine in eaMarket, allowing companies to integrate their different data stores.
Wireless support is already offered for eaSuite, according to Delfeld, and is part of the platform.
The eaSuite runs on Windows NT and Sun Solaris, and edocs currently has partners outsourcing eaDirect in an ASP model. Pricing begins in the low six figures as a starting point, although exact costs were not given. It is also available worldwide.
For more information, visit the edocs Web site.
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Let's manage data, not just storage
(Ed. Note: this guest blog comes from Siemens Medical Solutions storage administrator Jim Hood in response to the editorial in the July Storage magazine, Dedupe and virtualization don't solve the real problem).
I was happy to see that someone finally acknowledged the root of some of the evils in the storage business. Your editorial, "Dedupe and virtualization don't solve the real problem," spoke to the heart of the matter: "The math is easy: More servers mean more apps, and more apps mean more data." It cannot be spoken any clearer than that. I have been involved with storage all of my 27 years in IT from the early '80's until now spanning mainframe and open systems and have seen the amount of data expand exponentially. I wish my retirement fund had the same growth curve.
In our business, we continue to satisfy our hosted mainframe customers' needs with relatively small amounts of data (our bread-and-butter apps in zOS use customized VSAM [Virtual storage access method] files hardly over the "4-gig limit" to provide databases for hospital clinical applications) while similar applications on Windows stretches the imagination – mine at least. As someone who has lived through this transformation and now has to support the backup processes for our open system business, the amount of data we handle makes my head spin.
It isn't unusual for us to process 25 TB of backup data every day (because we use Tivoli Storage Manager, this consists of only new or changed files). We have accumulated over 2 PB of capacity in our backup inventory. I don't see it getting any less even though we have an active relationship with users, and encourage them to look at what they backup and how long they retain the backup data. The volume just keeps growing.
With all the technology at our disposal, the industry does not seem to want to address your basic math problem. I believe we live in an age where both technology and its pricing have brought us to a point where "creating data is cheap" — so cheap that there is no turning back. We seem to have lost the thought processes associated with data management: how many files, file size, other data spawned from these files, where does the data reside, what data should be backed up, etc.
I'm not sure, going forward, how to make it appear as though storage costs are kept relatively level while at the same time incurring new costs for hardware, software and people to manage this growth. In our environment we pass on expenses by using a chargeback system, but pressure from the user base (application development) to reduce their costs from one fiscal year to the next usually translates to lower chargeback pricing while the real problem — too much data — persists. We can try to dedupe and virtualize our way out of, this but somebody will have to pay for it.
To really address this problem will require, as you stated, "an awful lot of manual work," but it will be difficult for many organizations to cough up the resource costs to do so. Let's face it, that grunt work doesn't generate any new revenue through new products. So again, it becomes a storage management issue rather than a data management solution.
My view is this: Twenty years ago we had a modest home with a one-car garage (mainframe) to keep all our stuff in. In the last decade we decided we needed more stuff — newer stuff — and moved to a larger house with a two-, heck, three-car garage (Windows). The reality of the economy and housing market is reshaping the world of real estate. I'm not sure what kind of "housing crunch" will be necessary to have us take a different look at how we create data. Getting people to do that would be a good first step in the right direction.
Finally, on a more humorous note, I think one of the problems is in how we refer to amounts of data. One TB is no big deal, right? How do I sell my problem to those who write the checks when I speak in terms of one or two of something? "So, Jim, you say you can't manage your 2 PB easily!" or "What is so hard about managing your growth from 1 PB to 2 PB, come on, you only grew by one!" It is all about perception these days and by truncating real capacities, we diminish the true state of affairs. Sometimes I try to communicate the reality by simply changing the language: 2,000 TB makes a larger impact than 2 PB. Maybe we all need to begin speaking in larger quantities than single digits
Jim Hood
EHS Storage Management
Siemens Medical Solutions


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Everyone needs to relax sometimes in order to keep stress at bay and not end up sick. The problem that usually arises is most people think about the most expensive ways to unwind, but what if you are on a budget or don't have the funds. Does that mean you can't enjoy a little R&R too?
No! There are ways that you can relax without spending a dime and I will share with you some that you can go do right away for FREE.
Here is a list of ideas for relaxing without breaking your pockets:
1. Exercise. It's free to walk around your neighborhood or the park or even a school track. And it has been proven that walking reduces stress and anxiety and is a great way to get in shape. I often take a 30 to 45 minute walk every day. I also use that time to listen to different podcasts and audio books. I have also been known to come up with great ideas on my walks.
2. Meditation. This doesn't have to be the woo type of meditation. Simply sitting somewhere in silence and emptying your mind can be very relaxing. All you need is 30 minutes and some deep breathing and you will feel a whole lot better.
3. Naps! I am a big advocate of naps. I take one every day. It is a requirement for me to be refreshed and focused when I get up. Even if you can squeeze in 15 to 45 minutes that will do you a world of good and will help you to be more relaxed and rejuvenated.
4. Gabbing with a Friend. Whether you do this over the phone or in person just calling up a friend and catching up or venting can be quite relaxing. Talking with friends helps us to reminisce about the good old days and takes our mind off of the stresses of the day.
5. Listen to Music. You can grab your phone or iPod or turn on your computer and play some music. There are all types of music out there and tuning into what you like can help you relax immensely. I like to listen to Pandora and turn on the classical station when I am doing work. I also like to make playlists for when I am just lounging around the house and in the mood to jam.
6. Read a Book. I love reading and with my Kindle Paperwhite I am never at a loss for material to read. I like to either fire up the Kindle and read a good book or actually pull a good book from my shelf and find a cozy spot in the house and sit and read in silence. It is the most relaxing thing.
7. Bubble Bath. Fix yourself a hot bubble bath and grab yourself a good book, some nice music and if you drink – a glass of wine and unwind in the bathroom. Very relaxing and free.
8. Look at Old Photos. Strolling down memory lane with your kids can be very relaxing. Unless you had a terrible childhood, sharing your baby photos or childhood photos can be very enjoyable and relaxing. If so you can pull out old photos from when you were a young adult and share. Even looking at photos from ten years ago can bring back fond memories and a few laughs.
9. Play Games. Family game night is one of the most fun things we do in our house. But you can also play games on your computer. I have several games that I play just to relax and have fun by myself. When was the last time you played your favorite board game? Pull out Scrabble or Monopoly and fix some snacks and game night is a go.
10. Daydream. I daydreamed a lot as a child and I still do occasionally. Daydreaming is a great way to just let your mind wander and to relax and go to another place, a happy place. All for free.
These are just a few ways that you can relax for free, but there are tons of other ways too. The key is to be creative and to have fun in whatever you choose to do. Don't stress out about finding the perfect technique or waiting on the perfect time. Don't let guilt of not doing anything rob you of being stress free. We all need downtime. Just take one of these suggestions and do them today. Your body will thank you.


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"Twenty years from now, I very much doubt that procurement will exist in the way we know it today," says Brett Mann, Manager Program Governance, ENERGEX. "Responding to the economic, social, geo-political and technological challenges of the next two decades will require fresh perspectives on tried and true approaches."
Representative of a dynamic new generation of procurement professional, Mann recently graduated from the Procurement Executive Program (PEP).
"Procurement, as much if not more than any other function, will be impacted – potentially transformed – by the emerging macro-economic and social trends," says Mann. "If procurement is going to take a leadership position within the business, it's critical that we start planning for this future now."
As part of his PEP qualification, Mann and his fellow graduates undertook a module on Futures Thinking. Led by renowned futurist, Robert Burke, Futures Thinking provides models, problem solving tools and strategic frameworks to anticipate and understand the major trends, threats and opportunities over the medium to long term. Mann reflects: "It was one of the things I enjoyed most about PEP – Futures Thinking is about building your organisation's resilience and converting change into opportunity."
For their final assessment, Mann's syndicate team tackled the subject of how procurement will add value in the year 2032. "Our aim was to consider the emerging trends and provoke a discussion strategies that will be required to deliver new and innovative kinds of value over the coming decade."
According to Mann and his PEP team, there are four key trends that will transform procurement as we know it:
1. Outsourcing – As businesses focus more and more on core competencies, outsourcing will explode including outsourcing of transactional procurement activities, such as POs and category management of non strategic spend.
2. Data Transparency – Online communities, global trading networks and faster broadband will provide full spend, risk and performance visibility and make information quicker and easier to access.
3. Collaboration – Facilitated by technology and an increasingly level of comfort and willingness to network and share intelligence, peers will connect, collaborate and share best practice. True B2B connectivity will flourish.
4. Holistic Experience – Professionals possessing broad, deep, global commercial expertise will be prized by businesses seeking a competitive edge. Those combining financial, risk, supply and sales & marketing nous, with leadership ability will reach the top.
Based on this outlook, the Procurement 2032 syndicate considered what CPOs of tomorrow will look like – in terms of their skill sets, education, background and tenure, and what this will mean for the recruitment; the retention and development strategies businesses put in place.
"In 2032, I think procurement teams will still comprise a mix of career professionals, and those with operational experience," says Mann, adding: "More critically, they will need to be consummate facilitators to realise the value of 'ideas' trapped inside their supply chains."
Mann also expects that as more and more of today's CPOs move up the corporate ladder, some taking on CEO positions, procurement will be championed at the most senior levels. Mann: "This will not only impact the perception of procurement as a savvy, global profession, but the function's scope and reporting lines will shift."
Confirming the already noticeable trend towards automated sourcing technologies, Mann believes that functional procurement skills such as sourcing, ordering and P2P, will be less valued. "One of the greatest changes will come from the explosion of the eMarketplace," predicts Mann. "Imagine if a business like the Anklesaria Group merged with Google - procurement professionals would be readily aware of what things 'should cost' and price would become far less of a differentiator."
On the concept that procurement's role will be part of a much larger job to facilitate innovation, Mann says: "As there is a shift from cost to profitability, procurement professionals will increasingly be hired by and sit within an integrated supply chain, not with the end buyer." Mann goes so far as to predict that procurement professionals may actually sit on-site with suppliers as strategic partners embrace a true 'open book' relationship.
"Procurement 2032 was never intended as an authoritative outlook," says Mann, "Simply a starting launch pad for thinking about where procurement can and should be setting its sights twenty years from now."
Learn more about The 2013 Procurement Executive Program at an Information Night hosted by Faculty and Melbourne Business School. Attendees will mingle with graduates from the 2012 program and hear from a panel of speakers, including Ron Brown, GM Supply & Logistics, Newcrest Mining, Simon Rabl, Director – Operations & Process Assurance, Procurement & Corporate Services, Telstra, and Dr Karen Morley, Executive Coach, Karen Morley & Associates, on 'Procurement 2032'.
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Time: 5.30pm
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GEORGE TOWN: A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) pilot was killed while three officers were injured when the Beechcraft B200T aircraft they were in crashed while attempting to land at the Butterworth Air Force base this evening.
Sources told the New Straits Times that the aircraft, originating from Subang, was on a training mission when the accident occurred at 5.20pm.
The victims are believed to have been sent to the Seberang Jaya Hospital for treatment.
Pictures have emerged on what is believed to be the scene of the accident.
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RMAF has issued the following statement:
"An RMAF Beechcraft B200T aircraft carrying four crewmen met in an accident near the Peluru Terminal, Butterworth Airbase at 5.18pm.
"One crew member was reportedly killed while three more were injured. They were brought to the Seberang Jaya Hospital.
"RMAF is contacting the families of the crew members involved in the accident.
"RMAF will form an investigating team to probe the cause of the accident."
RMAF has four Beechcraft B200T in service. The aircraft, which has a four-man crew, is primarily used for maritime patrols and search and rescue operations.
This marks the second major incident involving an RMAF aircraft this year. In May, an RMAF Aermacchi MB339CM aircraft crashed in a paddy field in Nenasi, near Pekan, Pahang.
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The rule at my school was, "Turn out the lights when you're leaving the restroom." I had only recently learned that the potty was not called the potty at school, but the restroom. I didn't catch on to that until a kind friend, age 7, spelled it out to me!
Well, potty or restroom, I was determined to keep the rule and turn out the lights after I left, because there was no one in there but me, and they would know that I had been the one to leave the lights on if I forgot. "Turn out the lights. Turn out the lights," I chanted in my head while I washed my hands and dried them. I flicked off the light switch.
A gasp of protest rose up behind me from a group of first-grade girls who had entered the restroom while I was in the stall! I was horrified by my mistake and quickly flicked the switch back on.
I don't remember the name of the teacher who was supervising the other little girls, but bless her heart for not being hard on me. "Please leave the lights on when other people are in here," she told me calmly. I nodded and made my getaway, never to make that mistake again . . . until I was 19 and turned off a reading lamp in a living room when I was finished reading, never noticing that the lady of the house had joined me and was using the light herself.
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Everyone likes to increase their productivity and everyone has their own favourite productivity hacks, but not everyone agrees! In this blog, Rui will talk about their top three Android Studio shortcuts and how they're better than the rest.
When I'm not on my desk, I'm usually limited to my MacBook's 13". While I do love the portability, finding the balance between a resolution that doesn't cause me eyestrain and one where I have the most room possible is hard. That's why I have the constant need to show/hide Studio's many panels: Project, Structure, Run, Debug, etc.
When a panel is shown, it's usually automatically focused, enabling you to navigate in it easily and go back to your editor by pressing Esc (if not, try pressing the shortcut again to gain focus). Sometimes I use ⌘7 ("Structure") this way as a replacement for the "File Structure" shortcut - ⌘F12.
I'm pretty sure this one is on many devs' top 3. Given IntelliJ IDEA's powerful auto-completion features, you can easily find any file in your project with this shortcut. Don't exactly remember that class name but you're pretty sure it's something like WutPrototypeDelegateFactoryAdapter? Try typing in "PDFA" and you should see a list of PrototypeDelegateFactoryAdapters come up. If you're looking specifically for a class, you can stick to ⌘O.
This one… This is the one. I know I could learn all those refactoring shortcuts and I'm pretty sure there are predefined ones for things such as "Split vertically", "Close all", "Close others", etc. but let's face it, I'm not a finger contortionist nor I want to be one. No need to bend and intertwine my fingers in awkward angles.
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With the sun shining down on Victoria Park it seemed like Field Day was not going to be plagued by rain, despite the early morning shower that started to bring back memories of previous years. The line up, as always, showcased some of the best new talent from the folds of the independent music scene as well as some legendary acts such as John Peel's favourite band, The Fall. The village fete feel really works to keep the festival goers content and in good spirits, highlighted by the usual hay fight.
Hear No Evil's office playlisted bands featured heavily and after our 4 ticket give away it was nice to see James of Fallon and friends enjoying the day. Highlights for us were Mount Kimbie, Gold Panda (playing in the too small Blogger's Delight Stage), Toro y moi, Esben and the Witch, Caribou and the mighty Moderat.
There were also some slightly misplaced slots, probably highlighting the high standard, but it would have been nice to see Ramadanman's 'Work Them' and ?Glut' go off in a crowded tent rather than him being, rather unceremoniously and quite literally, wheeled off before and after Lightspeed Champion. All in all it was a great day of great music with great people and great weather... roll on 2011.
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Fall is the best time for pumpkin recipes, I think it's my favorite ingredient. I'm showing how simple it is to make your own fresh pumpkin puree. It's really easier than you think, and then you've got it ready to go for some fall time recipes!
Recipe for Pumpkin Puree:
- a Pumpkin – but needs to be a "sugar" pumpkin or "pie" pumpkin
- spoon, knife
- pan
- blender or masher
- 1/4 cup water
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of pumpkin puree
First you'll want to scoop out all the seeds, but save then as we'll roast them along with the pumpkin. Then slice up the pumpkin into 2-3 inch wedges. Cut off any of the stringy parts, just slice them off with a knife.
Place them onto a pan, skin side down. You can season them if you want with salt and pepper, but I just left mine plain. I also washed the pumpkin's seeds and added them to the pan as well, then coated the seeds with lots of salt.
Place your pan into a pre-heated 350 degree oven. I let them cook for about 20 minutes, then checked them for doneness using my fork, but mine needed about another 10 minutes. While you're checking your pumpkin, stir around your seeds too.
Once the pumpkin is out of the oven and cooled, scoop the flesh with a spoon and place into your blender. If you don't have a blender that will puree these well enough, you can use a potato masher, but it may not get very smooth.
I added about 1/4 cup of water to my blender, along with the pumpkin, just to help it all mix around better. You can add a little more if you need it, if your pumpkin is sticking to the sides of the blender and not getting pureed.
Now it's ready for use in all kinds of yummy recipes, pumpkin pie, cookies, cake, rolls, pasta! What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes?


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I have worn many design 'hats' during my career. From designing experiential environments for corporate architectural clients to art directing, shooting and producing a recipe book for a major alcoholic beverage company's micro-pilot product launch.
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How not to move
Tomorrow is our official "moving" day, fifteen days after buying the house. I consider myself somewhat of an expert on moving, having packed up my stuff every year except for one during the last ten years. And I can confidently … Continue reading
Shelving Smorgasbord
One thing our new house does not lack in is the shelving department. When we went and looked at it, we counted seven different built in shelving units of various configurations. After only two days of home ownership, three of … Continue reading
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Home sweet home.
I know I left you hanging, but without dragging it out any more, I'll tell you which one of these homes we picked. The first one. To review: What we liked: Location Size – at 2300 sq ft it was … Continue reading
House Hunters, the finale.
After our marathon evening of house hunting, Rich and I were both still strongly considering the last house we had looked at. I wanted to see some more options before we moved forward with anything though. So a few days … Continue reading
House Hunters, part 2.
Right after our first house hunting experience, I went away for the weekend with my girlfriends. I innocently suggested that Rich research some open houses and if I got back in time on Sunday, we could check them out. He … Continue reading
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I was listening to my Rush Limbaugh podcast this morning and he was talking about yet another story where someone tried to force someone else to do something because they were "offended." This just triggered the thought in my head of how many "offenses" would be unnoticed if more people realized that "It is not about me." This is not isolated to a certain segment of the population. It manifests itself in the Christian community as being offended by someone saying "Happy Holidays." I bring this up because it is the Christian community that should most know better.
In an "It's all about me" world, it is easy to be offended because anything that anyone else does that disagrees with my world view is offensive to me. For example, the story Rush was talking about was a school bus driver wearing a Santa hat that offended a 10 year old who doesn't believe in Santa. In the "All about me (and my 10 year old child) world" it was a reasonable thing to go to the Bus company and ask that the driver remove his hat because obviously the driver put on the hat to offend the 10 year old.
The easy thing to say is that in a Godless world, it is much easier to assume the "It is all about me" attitude. It is much more difficult to see how this has crept into the Christian culture. Pastor Rick Warren starts "A Purpose Driven Life" with "It is not about you." Every Christian knows in their head that it is not about them, the trick is getting that into their hearts.
I think a great role model for this is The President of the United States, George W. Bush. A man who the mere fact that he is President offends many people has been able to show the World that he sees the bigger picture. I have never heard the President talk about the truly offensive comments made about him. Instead, he recognizes that his job is not about him.
I kinda make fun of myself in that this Blog is all about me, and it is to a point. However, I do recognize that life in general is not about me. It makes life a lot more pleasant to live in when everything is not about me.


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Shaun the Sheep wins the nation's heart
- July 16th, 2014
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Shaun the Sheep was recently voted favourite BBC children's TV character by Radio Times readers.
Shaun the Sheep has been voted the nation's [UK's] favourite BBC children's TV character of all time in a poll conducted by Radio Times with Postman Pat and Sooty & Sweep completing the top three.
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I heard that Kristin Chenoweth was coming to Bakersfield to perform at the Crystal Palace and I wanted to see her so bad!! A friend on Facebook said that she had reserved her table and that it was free!! I called immediately and got a table reserved for four. Jesús and I and my parents were able to go and see her. She was so funny and cute and I'm so glad we went.
People brought her flowers and some girl made her a necklace. Some one else brought her Dewars chews. Her favorite drink is a grape slushie so she got two of those. It was funny to see her carry all of it off stage. I read on Twitter later that she loved the Dewars chews.
My best friend from Highschool works at the Crystal Palace and we never see each other anymore. Well guess who our waitress was??!! Yep! Stephanie was. We got a picture for old times sake.


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As part of the Salmonidae family, Arctic char is a cold-water fish closely related to salmon and lake trout that shares similar characteristics including high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. It's highly variable in colour, depending on time of year and environmental conditions of the alpine lake in which it lives.
Our Arctic char is sustainably farmed at a pathogen-free facility in the Okanagan that doesn't use antibiotics, growth hormones, or any other medications. It takes an average of 2 years for Arctic char to mature from egg to fully grown fish, and it's a great option for fresh fish during the off seasons.
Ranging from bright red to pale yellow, Arctic char has a mild distinctive flavor, somewhere between salmon and trout but closer to trout. Its delicate flesh is moderately firm with a finer flake than its Salmonidae cousins, less dense or chewy than salmon. Thanks to its high healthy-fat content, it stays nice and moist while cooking—easy for pan-frying, grilling, or baking without drying it out.
We carry Arctic char all year round, and it's a perfect substitute for any recipes that call for salmon or trout. Of the many ways to cook Arctic char, I personally enjoy marinating it in soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey before grilling or searing it to perfection. A simple recipe for baking Arctic char whole is to marinate it with lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and olive oil before stuffing the belly with lemon slices, onion slices, spring onions, garlic, and a few bay leaves. Wrap the fish in aluminum foil, place it on a baking sheet, and bake it in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes. Get creative!
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A retractable pool cover on the other hand does not depend on scaring the ducks away. It simply denies the ducks what they really desire which is accessibility to the water. Once they understand they can not gain access to the water, they go on as there are plenty of various other swimming pools to choose from without pool covers.
Which type of swimming pool cover is most efficient in preventing ducks?
The "Leaf as well as Debris" or "Winter Cover" as they are often recognized appear to be one of the most efficient kind of retractable pool cover for this function. This is since they are fastened down at routine periods around the area of the swimming pool to make sure that access to the water can not be made. The fallen leave as well as particles cover is manufactured somewhat bigger than the pool area so regarding produce an overlap of the cover onto the swimming pool borders which even more guarantees that no entrance to the swimming pool water is feasible. It is these two characteristics that offer a fallen leave and also debris cover an advantage over claim a solar bubble kind of cover when it involves staying out ducks Solar bubble pool covers lay on top of the water as well as likewise cover the whole pool. They are also considered beneficial in staying out ducks, however, if water occurs to accumulate in addition to this type of cover, the ducks will see this as a place to swim.
An idea for establishing a retractable pool cover to hinder ducks.
The one added thing to do with a fallen leave and also particles cover is to position something inflatable under the cover to hold the centre of it up out of the water. The suggestion is to keep the centre of the cover high and also dry and also away from the swimming pool surface area and so refute the ducks accessibility to the water. Positioning two or three coastline rounds, cars and truck inner tubes, blow up cushions etc, under the cover at routine periods will certainly hold the centre of the cover raised, as well as while doing so create a pitched roof result which will accomplish this.
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And as for that less-than-lovely red glow, the Aftersun also contains a light shimmer that'll give skin a subtle sun-kissed glow rather than a full on tomato look. Just slap it on liberally and rub in in a circle motion – don't rub too hard though!
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War veteran to play in celebrity golf tournament
An Iraqi War veteran and amputee has been added to the list of celebrity golfers who will take part in The American Century Championship at the South Shore this July.
Retired U.S. Army Cpl. Chad Pfeifer, whose golf-centered rehabilitation "has turned him into a top-tier tournament player," according to a press release, will be recognized for his service at the nationally televised event.
Pfeifer, the 2011 National Amputee Tournament champion and three-time winner of the George W. Bush Presidential Center's Warrior Open, lost a leg above the knee when a bomb exploded under his patrol vehicle while serving in Iraq in 2007.
He later used golf "to help overcome the adversity," according to the release.
"The American Century invitation was a stunner," Pfeifer said in a statement. "Golf has taken me to great places and I've met President Bush and many others, but Lake Tahoe in July is a special one. I'm looking forward to competing with some athletes who know the meaning of the word at its highest level."
The American Century Championship, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will run July 18 to 20.


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Here's the most recent example: the Cardinal-Archbishop of Paris celebrating the ancient rite at Saint-Germain-L'Auxerrois, in the heart of Paris:
"The Traditional Mass re-enters the regular life of the Church" (Rorate Caeli, March 25, 2015):
Sunday, March 8, 2015
It seemed a regular unsurprising event for the Cardinal-Archbishop of Paris (and not the first time for him, either). In the historic parish church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, in the heart of Paris (right across the street from the cour carrée of the Louvre), where the traditional Mass is celebrated every Sunday, Cardinal Vingt-Trois celebrated the Traditional Mass (Mass in the Extraordinary Form) for the faithful in his visit to the parish. The Church in France will rise again - one day, it will rise again.


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Monsters of Rock Donington Status Quo 21st August 1982
Line-up: Status Quo, Gillan, Saxon, Hawkwind, Uriah Heep and Anvil
This was the third Monsters of Rock festival, and the second time I went to the event. I drove down with my mate Dave, and we had a great time. It was a strong line-up of hard rock bands with Status Quo topping the bill, and a clutch of great support acts in Gillan, Saxon, Hawkwind, Uriah Heep and Anvil. Tommy Vance was DJ and compere for the day. Highlights for me were Hawkwind, Uriah Heep and Quo. Saxon were quite successful at the time and represented the NWOBHM, and Gillan seemed to gig constantly during that period, and was always good fun, playing a few Purple classics alongside his own material.Uriah Heep were fronted by new(ish) singer Pete Goalby, alongside long time Heepsters Mick Box, and Lee Kerslake. Their set included classic tracks like Stealin', The Wizard, July Morning, Gypsy and Easy Livin'. It seemed strange to me to see them so low down on the bill. Both Heep and Hawkwind would have had headline status a few years earlier. Hawkwind's set feautured Brainstorm, Angels of Death, Urban Guerilla, Psychedelic Warlords, and of course Silver Machine and Master Of the Universe. Their ever-changing line-up at this time included Dave Brock, Huw Lloyd Langton, Harvey Bainbridge and Nik Turner. Both great bands. But the day rightly belonged to Quo, who were worthy headliners. We pushed our way right down the front for their set. This show is often rated as not one of Quo's best, but I enjoyed seeing them headlining a festival again, and thought they were pretty good. There were some problems with the sounds, with some parts of the crowd reporting that they couldn't hear Quo very well, but I think this depended on where you were placed in the field. This was the first time I saw the band with Pete Kircher who replaced John Coughlan on drums. Quo were celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band.
Status Quo setlist: Caroline; Roll Over Lay Down; Backwater; Little Lady; Don´t Drive My Car; Whatever You Want; Hold You Back; Rockin All Over The World; Over The Edge; What You´re Proposing; Dirty Water; 4500 Times; Big Fat Mama; Don´t Waste My Time; Roadhouse Blues; Rain; Down Down; Bye Bye Johnny.
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16 Mar
Reading Festival 26th – 28th August 1977
Reading Festival 26th – 28th August 1977
Reading 1977 was notable for a couple of reasons. First, the line-up finally (and sadly in my view) lost all traces of the festival's jazz and blues roots. Instead we had lots of classic rock, with a (small) smattering of punk and new wave. Although 1977 was the year of punk, it was another year before the new music finally started to make its mark at Reading. And second, the main feature of the 1977 festival was MUD. Lots of it. Possibly the worst I have ever seen at a festival. It had been raining heavily for weeks before, which resulted in most of the site becoming a quagmire with rivers of mud, and a large mud lake right in front of the stage. Wellies were at a premium and were being sold for incredible prices in the town.
Friday's line-up: Staa Marx; S.A.L.T; Woody Woodmansey's U Boat; Kingfish; 5 Hand Reel; Lone Star; Uriah Heep; Eddie and the Hot Rods; Golden Earring.
A strange mix of bands on the first day. Woody Woodmansey's U Boat (ex Bowie's Spiders from Mars) closed their set with Suffragette City. A highlight for me was Uriah Heep; now with John Lawton on vocals. Heep were always one of my favourite bands, and still are; I was a little sad to see them third on the line-up; they would have headlined a few years earlier. Lone Star were also good; showing lots of promise at the time, and Eddie and the Hot Rods went down well with the crowd. Golden Earring closed the day with a strong performance (Radar Love!).
Saturday's line-up: Gloria Mundi; Krazy Kat; No Dice; George Hatcher Band; Ultravox!; Little River Band; John Miles; Aerosmith; Graham Parker and the Rumour; Thin Lizzy.
I remember being impressed by Ultravox!; this was the early version with John Foxx on vocals. Aerosmith seemed a big band to feature third on the bill, drew a large crowd, and were excellent. "Dream On" from those days remains a favourite song of mine. But the stars of the day were Graham Parker (the whole crowd sang along to (Hey Lord) Don't Ask Me Questions) and of course, headliners Thin Lizzy. Lizzy were massive at the time and played a classic set including: Jailbreak; Dancing in the Moonlight; Still in Love With You; Cowboy Song; The Boys Are Back in Town; Don't Believe a Word; Emerald and closing with The Rocker as encore. A good way to spend a Saturday night.
Sunday's line-up: Widowmaker; The Motors; Tiger: The Enid; Blue; Racing Cars; Wayne County and the Electric Chairs; Hawkwind; Doobie Brothers; Frankie Miller; Alex Harvey.
The Enid were a big Reading favourite and Robert Godfrey got the tired crowd going with versions of classics like The Dambusters March. The Motors and Widowmaker got the day off to a good start. Steve Ellis had left Widowmaker by this point and had been replaced by John Butler, and they still featured that crazy showman Ariel Bender. Tiger featured the excellent guitarist Big Jim Sullivan (I used to love watching him play on the Tom Jones show in the '60s), and Blue had some neat songs (try listening to "Little Jody") and deserved bigger success. They were fronted my ex-Marmalade Hughie Nicholson. Racing Cars went down well with the crowd; this was the year that they had a massive hit with "They Shoot Horses Don't They?" Wayne County was greeted by a hail of cans from a tired and twitchy crowd who didn't take well to his punk songs, including the classic "If you don't want to F**k me, F**k Off! Hawkwind were OK, as were the Doobies and Frankie Miller, but we were all there to see Alex Harvey. SAHB played the usual set and Alex told his quirky stories: Faith Healer; Midnight Moses; Gang Bang; Last of the Teenage Idols; Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong; St. Anthony; Framed; Dance to the Music. Alex hadn't been well and this was their first gig for a few months. It was good to see them, but it wasn't one of their best performances, and sadly it was the last time the band would play together. The end of an era.
By Sunday many people had given up and left because of the atrocious conditions. Poor John Peel tried to keep the crowd amused, partly be starting the famous "John Peel's a C***" chant which continued into the next few years.
One final note. I had been to see The Sex Pistols play at Scarborough Penthouse club the night before the festival, and I was still buzzing with the memories of that gig. It had opened my eyes to the raw energy of punk, and that, coupled with the mud and awful conditions at Reading, meant I didn't enjoy the weekend as much as usual. And just to make the experience complete, the alternator on my car packed in on the way back up the M1, and the car finally ground to a halt somewhere near Nottingham. After a wait of an hour or so, a kind AA man towed us back to Barnard Castle, where we waited (a few hours) for another AA relay van to pick us up and take us home. We arrived back after midnight on Monday, tired, hungry and very muddy, soggy and scruffy….the joys of festival going. Happy Days 🙂
7 Apr
HRH Prog Fest Magna Centre Rotherham 6 April 2013
HRH Prog Fest Magna Centre Rotherham 6 April 2013
I won free tickets for the Prog fest at the Magna Centre yesterday, and drove down to Rotherham for this event with my mate Norm. The line-up was headed by Hawkwind, and featured a host of other prog-related acts including the Strawbs, It Bites, and Arthur Brown. We arrive at around 5pm just is time to catch Arthur Brown. Arthur is doing a great job of recreating the psych-tinged R&B which featured on his first album. His set is drawn largely from that album, and he fronts a new band of excellent musicians, including a great keyboard player and guitarist. He is also accompanied by a dancer, with whom Arthur engages in some crazy, comical moves. His voice is as strong as ever; the Crazy World lives on. After seeing Arthur and his Crazy World we nipped out to Ben and Jerrys in Meadowhall for a bite to eat, and returned in time to catch the end of It Bites' set, including Calling All The Heroes.
The Magna centre is an intriguing venue for a rock festival. It is housed in a massive old steelworks, which in its day will have been at the heart of the Sheffield steel industry, and by day it is a visitor attraction showing the history of steelmaking. The festival took up much of Magna over this weekend with some festivals in one taking place: the Prog fest which was the reason for our visit and its companion AOR fest, both organised by HRH. Each festival had two stages: the Prog fest main stage was in the "Face of Steel" and stage 2 was in "Earth". For the AOR fest the main stage was in the Big Hall, and the second stage was in "Fire". Signing sessions took place in the "Fuel" restaurant: we headed their after It Bites, lined up and got a flyer signed by some of the members of Hawkwind (sadly Dave Brock did not come along 😦 ).
We then found our way to the strange little room, which was "Earth" at the other end of the venue, and watched a little of the acoustic Strawbs, before heading back to the "Face of Steel" for Hawkwind, who opened their set with my favourite "Master of the Universe". It was really getting cold by now; the size of Magna, with massive high ceilings, means that it is probably impossible to keep warm now, although it will have been red hot in its day when it housed a furnace. Norm and I have experienced how cold it is before, when we went to see Hawkwind ay a fan club event a few years ago on a cold December night. We watched a little more of Hawkwind's set and then decided to keep warm by moving around and visiting the AOR fest. The Main Hall was packed for Tesla who seemed an intriguing rock band. We then went up to "Fire" where we watched a couple of songs of Estrella. Then it was back round to Hawkwind again, passing "Earth" where Karnataka were playing. Hawkwind finished their set around 11pm with Damnation Alley from the Quark, Strangeness and Charm album. Hawkwind have been playing the entire Warrior at the Edge of Time album on their current tour, with dancers and light show. Apparently the stage at the Prog fest wasn't big enough for the show, so Hawkwind decided to revert to a standard set. As it was getting late by the time Hawkwind finished and we had a two hour drive home we decided to pass on seeing Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash and heading for the M1 north. Got home 1am. The festival was fun, but the venue was FREEZING…..
28 Feb
Hawkwind Magna Centre Rotherham December 2006
Hawkwind Magna Centre Rotherham December 200
This was a private fanclub session for recording of a DVD. I had Hawkwind passport and this enabled me to gain entry. along with my mate Norm. We were told that we had to dress as aliens, but we bottled it, and turned up in our normal gear. Most of the audience were, however, decked out as instructed, which made it an interesting evening. The place was absolutely freezing; you could see your breath in the air! It was a good event, and Hawkwind played well, although I was disappointed that they didn't play Master of the Universe or Silver Machine. For me, a Hawkwind gig should always feature at least one of those classic songs. We'll be back at Magna again to see Hawkwind at the Prog festival in April; hope its warmer! I've seen Hawkwind a couple of times since then, once at Newcastle Academy and once at their 40th anniversary show in London, but I have already blogged about those gigs, so this is the last of my Hawkwind postings for now. I've enjoyed reflecting on Hawkwind, and it has made me realise how important they are as a band. Setlist: Right Stuff; Psychedelic Warlords; Dogstar; Orgone Accumulator; You Know You're Only Dreaming; Orgone Accumulator; Paradox; Robot; Out Here We Are; Greenback Massacre; Marine Snow; Lord Of Light; Images; Infinity; Hassan-i-Sahba; Space Is Their; Hassan-i-Sahba; Spirit Of The Age; Motorhead
27 Feb
Hawkwind Newcastle Tyne Theatre 2004
Hawkwind Newcastle Tyne Theatre 2004
It was 2004 before I saw Hawkwind again. I realised that it had been remiss of me to go so long without going to see the band, and decided I needed to put that right. So when they came to the Newcastle Tyne Theatre I persuaded David to come along with me to the gig. By now the line-up was a core three-piece of the captain of the spaceship and old-timer Dave Brock, with newer (but by this point in fact not so new) members Alan Davey on bass, and Richard Chadwick on drums. The band were augmented by various guests on record and at some gigs, including Arthur Brown, Simon House, Lene Lovich and Lemmy, all of whom featured on the album of the time Take Me To Your Leader. Incredibly Take Me To Your Leader was Hawkwind's 23rd studio album. It featured a re-recording of classic track Spirit of the Age, and some new tracks around the traditional space age theme. The live show was pretty impressive with android dancers, the band in white coats, and the stage set a cross between an operating theatre and a space craft. David enjoyed the show, even though he was not at all familiar with any of Hawkwind's material. Interestingly David saw lots of links to modern dance music in Hawkwind. They started with the new version of Spirit of the Age, which was a great opener, and the set also included a few old favourites such as Psychedelic Warlords, Angels of Death, Brainstorm, and for the encore Master of the Universe.And a new favourite in Angela Android. Great stuff. It was just like old times, and it brought home to me all of the reasons why Hawkwind were so important to me at one time. Why did I ever stop going to see them?! I guess I grew a little tired and life, work and other things got in the way and were more important at the time. Anyway, it was like being home again in many respects, and I have tried to see Hawkwind regularly since then (although I have missed once or twice ). Setlist: Spirit of the Age; Sword of the East; Greenback Massacre; Psychedelic Warlords; Uncle Sam's On Mars; The Iron Dream; Out Here We Are; Digital Nation; Assassins of Allah; Angels of Death; Ode To a Time Flower; To Love A Machine; Angela Android; Brainstorm. Encore: Brainbox Pollution; Master of the Universe; Welcome
26 Feb
Hawkwind Newcastle City Hall 1981
Hawkwind Newcastle City Hall 1981
Support from Mama's Boys 1981; another year and another line-up for Hawkwind. Ginger Baker left the band after his short spell in the drum stool, to be replaced by Martin Griffin who joined Dave Brock, Huw Lloyd-Langton and Harvey Bainbridge. The band released a new album Sonic Attack and embarked upon their traditional end of year tour of the UK, calling at Newcastle City Hall in October. The title track, was a re-recording of the Space Ritual spoken piece with a new electronic backing. The album also included Angels of Death, which is one of my all-time favourite Hawkwind tracks. I was to see Hawkwind the following year when they appeared halfway up the bill at the Donington Monsters of Rock extravaganza. I lost faith in the band around this time. I remember going to see Hawkwind at Newcastle Mayfair in the late 80s or early 90s, and the line-up was I think a three-piece with Dave Brock taking on most of the lead vocals. It wasn't one of the best times I have seen the band, and I didn't go to see them again until 2004. I'll blog on that gig tomorrow. Setlist for the 1981 tour (something like): Angel Voice; Motorway City; Angels Of Death; Psi Power; Coded Languages; Golden Void; Magnu; Dust Of Time; Virgin Of The World; Psychedelic Warlords; Shot Down In The Night; Sonic Attack; Brainstorm; Silver Machine; Master Of The Universe.


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We present a theory of the magnetic field enhancement of terahertz (THz) emission from photogenerated carriers in the surface depletion region of a semiconductor. A combination of the Drude–Lorentz model for the carrier dynamics with an appropriate solution of the radiation problem is sufficient to explain the strong -field enhancement in THz radiation that has been observed experimentally. The effect arises primarily from the increased radiation efficiency of transient currents flowing in the plane of the surface. The model provides quantitative agreement with experiment for the pronounced angular dependence of the enhancement and predicts the correct trend for the enhancement in a variety of materials.
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