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Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler final cover
About a week ago, 21 Pages revealed the final cover for Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler. It was simply stunning. I thought the ARC cover was nice but this one blew my mind. The colors are so vivid, bright and will definitely catch my eye at the bookstore. I have been dying to read Fixing Delilah ever since I first hear about it, months ago. Has the new cover got you interested as well? 😀
About FIXING DELIILAH:
"We all long for what could have been." Things in Delilah Hannaford's life have a tendency to fall apart. She used to be a good student, but she can't seem to keep it together anymore. Her "boyfriend" isn't much of a boyfriend. And her mother refuses to discuss the fight that divided their family eight years ago. Falling apart, it seems, is a Hannaford tradition. Over a summer of new friendships, unexpected romance, and moments that test the complex bonds between mothers and daughters, Delilah must face her family's painful past. Can even her most shattered relationships be pieced together again?

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A majority of respondents in a public opinion poll released yesterday said the potential collapse of government pension funds is a "major national crisis" and that President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) should collaborate with the opposition to find a solution.
With several pension programs facing bankruptcy in the next decade, 74.2 percent of respondents in a Taiwan Indicator Survey Research (TISR) poll said it was a major national crisis, while only 15.2 percent disagreed.
Ma would be seen as a responsible president only if he collaborated with the opposition to resolve the crisis, 68.1 percent of the respondents said.
Among respondents who said they were Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) supporters, 64.2 percent agreed that Ma should cooperate with the opposition on the matter.
However, 19.3 percent of respondents said Ma, as a responsible national leader, should resolve the issue on his own.
If Ma did cooperate with the opposition on the pension crisis, 38.6 percent of respondents said it would boost their confidence in his ability to govern the country, while 42.1 percent said it would not change their perception and 4.4 percent said that would reduce their confidence levels in him.
Ma's approval rating was 16.7 percent, down 0.5 percent from the TISR's previous poll earlier this month, with 72.6 percent of respondents saying they were not satisfied with Ma's performance. Premier Sean Chen's (陳冲) approval rate was 16.2 percent.
Ma's credibility rating was 25 percent, down 0.4 percent from the previous poll.
The poll, which was conducted between Friday and Sunday, collected 1,006 valid samples and had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.


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Critical Issue 6
How do we strategically enhance the College's involvement and impact in the community?
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The task: Development/Production of relevant content for the "# 365 reasons for McDonald's" campaign, which presents serious topics in a humorous and eye-catching way.
The implementation: A store, a T-Rex and many trashy ideas from the SALT Community Management: In just one shooting day, several clips were created, in which the T-Rex deals with the sustainability goals of McDonald's, in its very own way.
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Oral Cancer Screenings
At The Grove City Center for Dentistry, we take oral cancer screenings very seriously.
Like any cancer, early detection is key to treatment and survival. According to the American Cancer Society, about 50,000 people develop oral cancer each year and about 9,700 people will die from it.
Oral cancer is also one of the most curable cancers when diagnosed early. That's why our team incorporates a thorough oral screening into every dental exam.
An oral cancer screening is simple and painless and is easily performed as part of your regular check-up.
The Oral Cancer Screening Procedure at The Grove City Center for Dentistry
During your regular dental hygiene exam, we will search for any bumps on your inner cheek, gums or tongue that look or feel unusual. Dr. Simone and Dr. Lowe will review your health history and ask if you have had any soreness in your mouth, and then check for any signs of oral cancer on your head and face.
If we see any signs of oral cancer, we will recommend you visit your regular doctor for additional consultation.
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Oral cancer can occur in any area of your mouth, including your cheeks, gums, lips, tongue, throat, salivary glands, pharynx, larynx and sinuses.
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Inspired by Clara's advice, Paul realizes that he must go back to Miriam. He reflects that the problems between the two of them may have been caused by the lack of sexuality in their relationship. He feels no aversion to her; rather, he feels that his desire for her has been overwhelmed by his stronger shyness and virginity.
He begins to spend more time with Miriam again, much to the dismay of his mother. One day he begins a serious discussion with her about marriage, and asks her if she thinks they have been "too fierce" in their purity toward each other. He tells her that he loves her, that he has been obstinate, and he kisses her. On their way home, he asks her (not in so many words) if she will sleep with him, and she tells him that she will, but not now.
Miriam feels that her submission to Paul will be a sacrifice, and it is a sacrifice she is willing to make for him. He begins to treat his relationship with her as a romantic relationship. One evening they go into the woods and "she relinquished herself to him," but with some horror and with her soul somewhat apart.
Miriam goes to stay at her grandmother's cottage, and Paul visits her often. One holiday he goes to spend the whole day with her. She prepares dinner, for that day they feel as though they live together in that cottage. They take a walk outside after dinner, and then come back inside and make love. Paul feels that he is sacrificing Miriam and that she is allowing herself to be sacrificed because she loves him so much.
During the next week, he asks her why she is so hesitant toward him, and she replies that she feels it is not quite right because they are not married. He tells her that he would like to marry her, but she feels they are too young. He begins to feel a sense of failure and to draw somewhat away from Miriam again. He begins to spend more time with his men friends and also once again with Clara.
Paul tells his mother that he will break off with Miriam, because he does not love her and does not want to marry her. She is somewhat surprised, and encourages him to do whatever he thinks is best. He goes to Miriam and tells her they should break off because he does not want to marry. She is upset, tells him he is a child of four, and tells him that she knew all along that it would not work out between them. This upsets Paul and he begins to feel that she has deceived him, she had only pretended to love him. They part, each full of bitterness.


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Just 3 days to go until Europes E2E Virtualization conference. Will you be there?
Tonight I have the pleasure of packing my bag for my 4th attendance at Europe's leading virtualization conference. As I flick through agenda I see I will have a few moments where I want to be in two sessions at the same time. E2E sessions are generally recorded and available afterwards along with slides, however one of the most valuable E2E conference benefits is that I can ask someone to introduce me to the presenter in the other track and chat about their topic or software.
I don't blog all that much right now but I know it's only fair I play a part in continuing to raise E2E awareness, that new IT heroes venturing onto the world of software defined everything, may chance upon the opportunity to hook up with some excellent real-world speakers, bloggers authors and founders of cool virtualization technology firms and products. Let's make sure the learning budgets and travel plans for 2014 are updated accordingly!
What you may ask, makes this E2E conference so good? My opinion (which is best evaluated by your attendance in the future) is that the organisers, speakers and attendees all play their part in generating an intellectual industry buzz and unparalleled relaxed atmosphere in which to soak up as much information as possible.
I'll quickly summarise the E2E magic as I see it:
- The conference size is specifically limited to around 120-150 people, with at least 50 or so regulars in attendance. This makes for excellent networking opportunities and you can carry on the conversation until you run of energy or the sun comes up and the next days session start!
- Many session are highly interactive often with multiple speakers and with very engaging questions asked from a deeply knowledgeable audience.
- Keynote veteran public speakers are humble and unassuming, holding open the doors and encouraging the newcomers, this fact symbolises IT community at it's best.
- Did I mention that not only will you get quality industry updates from industry awarded people on industry awarded technologies? But that you will get to hear directly from the real-world project experiences of fellow engineers and architects on how to plan, implement, troubleshoot and manage some of the greatest Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, AppSense, RES, SMS Passcode, Splunk and many more vendor technologies.
- That many virtualization community user group founders and leaders, bloggers and authors from all over world will be there? Yes it is for all these reason people fly across the Atlantic or walk a hundred miles to debate software defined everything. This global delegation of virtualization expertise rains in from 19 countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Norway, Jersey, USA,Denmark, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Malta, Israel.
- Many speakers and attendees are industry awarded as this event boasts at least 19 Microsoft MVPs, 15 Citrix CTPs and 6 VMware vExperts.
- The experience doesn't end like many other conferences, theirs no falling off the "last session cliff" because the connectivity you can link-in to here will provide access to many like-minded individuals whose experiences across a broad spectrum of industry verticals and their willingness to share them with you continues, join in the conversation, help shape the virtualization industry future!
If that's not enough, I'm going to be talking about some often overlooked yet critically important elements of any good virtualization project, specifically highlighting some benefits to be leveraged from some the System Center 2012 R2 components such as Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager and Data Protection Manager.
If your reading this and think that on this Friday you want now want to join us in Rome then head over to http://www.e2evc.com/home/ and register for what may be the last ticket for one of the most rewarding weekends. Of course if you can't make it, here's a few of the attendee twitter handles you may wish to follow to find out more and keep up to date on the many other not quite so amazing but none the less interesting events.
@pcrampton, @joe_elway, @shawnbass, @ThomasMaurer, @Andrea_Mauro, @hansdeleenheer, @drtritsch, @WorkingHardInIT, @HelgeKlein, @JimMoyle, @neilspellings, @andyjmorgan, @KBaggerman, @CarlWebster, @bsonposh, @gilwood_cs, @E2EVC, @KristianNese, @_POPPELGAARD, @barryschiffer, @RemkoWeijnen, @IngmarVerheij, @WilcovanBragt, @david_obrien, @Microspecialist, @virtualfat, @LFoverskov, @virtuEs_IT, @stibakke, @granttiller, @Easi123, @ChrisJMarks, @arbeijer, @znackattack, @ShaunRitchie_UK, @Rob_Aarts, @StefanKoell, @EHouben, @crachfahl, @JeroenTielen, @plompr, @Gkunst, @drmiru, @espenbe, @marcdrinkwater, @DocsMortar, @AlBayliss, @wedelit, @pzykomAtle, @LoDani, @fborozan, @JeffWouters, @mrpickford, @smspasscode, @schose, @rvanderkruk, @TimmBrochhaus, @HansMinnee, @JZanten, @Sargola, @JaspervanWesten, @airdeca_nl, @danielBuonocore, @PeppelT, @TondeVreede, @pcortis, @ConorScolard, @CarstenDreyer, @arnaud_pain, @RoyTextor, @saschazimmer, @abstrask, @loopern, @PulseITch, @joarleithe, clarecoops9, @rfolmer, @wimoortgiesen
I look forward to meeting you in Rome or at another E2E conference next year 🙂
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Medusa Doors
I painted these two cupboard doors for the bathroom in which I painted the Roman fresco a couple of weeks ago. The Medusa motif was chosen to reflect the bathroom tiles with the Greek key pattern. Once again I aged and cracked the design to match the first mural.
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Labels: Paint effects
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Butterfly Window
Here is a photo of a quick mural I painted a few days ago. It was painted as a surprise for a girl who loves butterflies, hearts, pinks & purples. I just needed to combine all these elements to make sure she was happy.
I completed the mural in one very long day - luckily I was working only a mile up the road so didn't mind working the long hours.
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Labels: Childrens Rooms
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Desert Mural - Day 5
Finished the mural late yesterday evening. It was just as well that I finished late as the M25 was completely clogged during the afternoon due to the closure of the QE2 Bridge amongst other problems. By the time I drove home the road was nice & clear - even through all the roadworks :)
I painted the glow-in-the-dark stars yesterday. Because the ceiling had been painted blue I first painted the stars in white acrylic and then painted the glow paint on top. this will help the paints to glow more effectively.
The varnishing took me much longer than anticipated. This was due to the fact that I have painted the mural on top of a textured wallpaper so the varnish took a lot more working in.
The clients were very happy with the finished result and no doubt look forward to getting their room back :)
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Labels: star ceilings, Work in Progress
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Desert Mural - Day 4
Just about there now. Finished off the pyramids today and the chap riding the camel.
Just the glow-in-the-dark stars to add and a couple of coats of varnish - long day tomorrow.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Desert Mural - Day 3
Just worked on the two desert palm trees today - nice to get some green into the mural.
Back onto the pyramids and camel tomorrow - and I have the moon to add as well.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Desert Mural - Day 2
2nd day into my desert theme mural. Now I have some pyramids and some colour at last. I am sketching the bulk of this mural using the brush & paint rather than drawing it all out first.
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Desert Mural
I am currently working on a desert theme mural. As with the tropical island mural I painted at the end of last year, I have started with a blue base and have sketched out the mural using Raw Umber. Once I have fleshed out the design out in I will gradually introduce the colours.
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K here's the thing..I like bicycles.
I think people should ride them instead of drive. In a small city like Bristol where you can basically walk to anywhere in no more than 45mins it is perfect. There really is no need to drive if you actually live in the city. Cycling is much greener and prettier and nicer...HOWEVER.
Here is why I have fallen out with cyclists:
Seeing a bike actually on the road is a rarity, the majority of people in Bristol drive on the pavement. I cannot count the amount of times I have jumped out of the way of a bicycle riding the pavement and apologise for being in the way before realising that I am not the one in the wrong!
The bicycles I have seen on the road drive through red lights and zebra crossings. I have been knocked over walking across the road on a green man to have a bike drive straight though the red light.
I never see cyclists with helmets anymore or helmets on their children.
Our train is always approx 10 mins late due to the amount of bicycles getting on and off and clogging up the gangway so no one can get off..
On this note, this morning a cyclist got on the train before everyone else could to put his bike by the doors of the train. He couldn't put his bike where he wanted as there was a man with a baby and a pushchair. He then proceeded to ask the man if he could move his push chair and baby so that he could put his bike there and wouldn't move until he had found a space leaving 15 people to wait on the platform before getting on.
OK rant over. I know there are tons of responsible cyclists and in an ideal world people would cycle more and drive less, I would love that! I would love to see less cars of the roads and the world a greener place but to do that it means you need to follow the rules like everyone else!


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The 2013 AGM!
Sorry to have been a bit quiet of late, but don't worry. We're not going anywhere!
So, I have to announce this year's AGM!
It will be held on the 29th of June.
"But that's a Saturday!' Someone with a diary shouts.
Yup. A Saturday.
Okay, so where will the AGM be actually held?
Why, down on our Plots, of course!
But what if the weather is awful and it's cold?
Ah-ha, Dear Reader. Miles ahead of you there!
We will be holding our AGM down at the LEAF Plots on Herries Road in the 'late afternoon*'.
If it's cold, then bring a jacket, but if it's really cold, we now have the top shed with a gas heater in for you to warm your hands by.
We also have space for four of our gazebos to be put up in a square very close to that shed, so if by some miracle the sun is beating mercilessly down, you'll be able to get some shade. (Oh, we wish…)
Yes, there'll be plenty to go round.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be fully refurbishing our clay pizza oven, so you'll be able to add toppings to your own pizza, then watch it being cooked.
We're also encouraging volunteers to bring food in from home, in much the same way as we all tend to do on a Saturday, and of course, if you can bring some food with you, then the more the merrier!
More news as things are finalised!
*Note: I said 'late afternoon'. Actually, this is a bit of a fib. We'll all be there from late morning onwards 'doin' our regular thang', so if you fancy working up an appetite, then come down and join us a little early. You can also maybe catch a glimpse of my frantic efforts to get a no-doubt wet pizza oven fired up in time!


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If you've been exploring web hosting services for a considerably long time, you'll notice that they all seem to look the same one way or another. They'll just add one or two unique features, scale down or scale up the price, and voila – you'll get a web hosting package that "you won't find in any other web host". Will you fall for such cheap tricks? The best thing you need to do before signing up with a web host is to dig deeper into their features and services, and uncover everything you need to know about them.
Netfirms is one such web host that's been making a buzz lately. But is it because it's a reliable web host, or is it notorious for ripping off customers with sub-par services? Well, that's exactly what we're going to find out in this Netfirms in-depth web hosting review!
This review aims to help you understand whether or not this web host is great for hosting a personal or business website. Will it let you build a website in just minutes, or should you just move on to a better web hosting provider? Let's find out!
Netfirms Web Hosting: What's Their Story?
Netfirms have been in the web hosting business since 1998, building a solid reputation for providing affordable and reliable hosting solutions. They are owned by one of the giants in the web hosting industry, Endurance International Group (EIG). The same company owns many other hosting providers, including Hostgator, FatCow, JustHost, and BlueHost – all of which are top brands in the market.
Netfirms primarily focus on catering to individuals and small businesses; with the goal to provide top-notch services at affordable rates, and to help their clients get their ideas online. Today, they are hosting more than 1.2 million client websites, with hundreds of thousands of clients from around the world.
Guiding Netfirms' behavior are these 5 Core Values:
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Who doesn't want to go for a web host that's guided by such strong principles?
Netfirms Web Hosting Plans
Netfirms currently offer a number of web hosting services, include shared hosting and VPS hosting. Each of their plans is designed to meet the specific needs of various clients.
Like most web hosting providers, they offer a set of features that starts out pretty basic and goes up as you choose a more advanced hosting package. All of their hosting plans offer unlimited disk space and bandwidth, however, which is good. And if you commit with them for a year or more, you'll get to pay for the plan at a much cheaper price.
Shared Hosting
Whether you're an individual, a startup business, or a growing enterprise, Netfirms have the solution to your web hosting needs. And it's not just any solution, it's one that you can rely on for your specific needs – and without having to break the bank, too!
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Unfortunately, Netfirms does not provide Windows hosting, which means you need to look for a different hosting provider if you wish to start an ASP.Net website and use specific programming languages that's only supported on the Windows OS.
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Overall, Netfirms' shared hosting plans are worth a look, but if you need more than the basic features and tools, you might want to consider checking out other alternatives, like iPage and eHost.
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Netfirms VPS Plans and Pricing Comparison Chart
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And for an extra $10 per month, you can get a cPanel license, which will allow you to access their pre-installed cPanel OS template. It's a wise investment for many users who want full control over their hosting platform. Take note, however, that cPanel is a standard feature in some web hosts, and that it's already included in the package.
Netfirms' VPS hosting plans pale in comparison with other plans offered by top names like BlueHost. Not only are they more expensive, they're slightly sparse in terms of features, too. And if you need more RAM, disk space, or bandwidth, you'll have to pay an additional cost. The 2 dedicated IP addresses aside, there's nothing quite appealing about their VPS hosting plans.
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It's definitely a worthy investment if you're running a high-traffic WordPress site.
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Netfirms also offer Business Hosting, together with ShopSite. With these two combined, you'll have everything you could possible need to get your online shop up and running fast.
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- Unlimited disk space
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- Unlimited email accounts
- Unlimited web hosting
- Google AdWords bonus
On top of these, you'll have the most user-friendly and feature-rich eCommerce software in the market, forming an unbeatable duo that will leverage your online business. If you're willing to shell out a few extra bucks, you can go for Business Hosting and ShopSite. It's definitely a nice addition for those who want to build a more powerful eCommerce site for their business. But again, if you're just planning to build a simple website or blog, you can get away with a shared hosting plan!
Custom Online Control Panel and cPanel
Clients at Netfirms will have access to tools and other options through a customized web-based control panel. This control panel is password-protected, and gives you access to an email account manager, domain name manager, advanced site statistics; and many other tools and features such as MySQL databases, bulletin board, etc.
For an additional $10 a month, you can get the cPanel license and have access to Netfirms' pre-installed cPanel OS template where you can have everything you need to start building your website. However, cPanel is only available with their VPS hosting plans.
cPanel is the industry-standard control panel among web hosts. It's a proven and tested web hosting application of choice, and includes the following core features to make managing your hosting account a lot easier and more rewarding:
- Forget the headache-inducing command-line administration and go straight to configuring your Apache and PHP installation with just a few simple clicks.
- Easily manage and configure your customers' emails, FTP, and control panel access.
- With access to powerful web-based tools, you and your customers will be able to upload files, check emails, and generate useful site traffic reports.
- Protect your sites from spam email with SpamAssassin.
That's barely scratching the surface, though, because there are many other benefits you'll get by purchasing a cPanel license. What's not to love about this amazing control panel?
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As website owners who want to make the most out of our sites, we want it to be up and running 100% of the time – or at least as close to that figure as we can get. Based on my research, it doesn't look like you'll experience a lot of downtime with Netfirms. I didn't see a trend where clients constantly complain about uptime, and the company even have a 99.9% uptime policy which they do seem to abide by.
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One thing that Netfirms really need to improve on, however, is their performance. It's a huge setback for them to not offer SSD hosting, which is actually the way the web hosting industry has been going for many years. SSD hosting can significantly speed up your site's performance so without SSD hosting, Netfirm's overall performance is just average.
It's worth noting though, that this company have their own Tier 1 data center, with more than 40,000 servers housed within it. They are equipped with fully redundant power supplies and cooling systems which ensure stability with their hosted sites. Additionally, they have a cutting-edge data center that's maintained and supervised by a team of expert IT professionals so you know you won't have any issues with your website going down.
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Netfirm offers a standard 30-day money-back guarantee on all their hosting plans, although it's only valid for credit card payments. And like other web hosts, if you register a free domain through them, there will be a non-refundable $15 fee if you wish to keep it. This fee covers their own costs and ensures that you can keep your domain even if you cancel your account with them. You're free to transfer it to a different web host or simple point it elsewhere.
For those who are on the lookout for better money-back guarantees, check out InMotion and Arvixe. InMotion offer a lengthy 90-day money-back guarantee, while Arvixe has a 60-day guarantee.
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Should you run into any technical issues, know that Netfirms is here to help you out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide decent help and support through various methods such as email, telephone, as well as trouble ticket submission. They even have a live chat system, which is the best way to reach a customer rep during emergencies.
Additionally, they also have a help center where you can access an extensive knowledgebase that you can search by keyword; as well as a user guide with tips for using your hosting account. They even have a number of helpful text tutorials, as well as video tutorials.
I went ahead and tested telephone support, and asked about their WordPress hosting platform. The average wait time was 6 minutes, and the customer rep was quick to answer my questions. He told me about their shared hosting plans and the benefits that come with them, and he didn't even urge me to go for their higher priced plans. So no, they won't bother you with constant upselling.
Their live chat support, however, leaves something to be desired. I had to wait for about 12 minutes before somebody responded to my message. The average wait time between responses was a little over 6 minutes, which made me wonder whether or not their support staff is outsourced. On the upside, you can print your chat transcription once you're done so you can refer to it later.
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At this point, you will have to decide whether or not Netfirms is the web host for you. But before you click that "Buy Now" button, let us round up the pros and cons of signing up with this web host:
- Straightforward website and email setup
- Easy to choose a hosting plan
- Offers unlimited disk space, bandwidth, and emails
- Provides free drag-and-drop website builder
- Provides web-based custom control panel and cPanel
- Offers more free domains and dedicated IPs than most other web hosts
- Managed WordPress hosting available
- Reliable uptime and performance
- Daily server backups
- Quality email management tools and services
- Tons of marketing extras
- Quality customer support
- Slightly more expensive hosting plans compared to the competition
- Have to pay upfront for at least one year of service
- Does not offer dedicated hosting plans
- No support for the Windows platform
- Renewal price not shown on the offer page and shopping cart
- Manual WordPress import is tedious
- No comprehensive eCommerce support for lower hosting plans
- VPS plans lack some important features
- Strict data limits on VPS plans
- Extra $10/month to get a cPanel license which is required to access the pre-installed cPanel OS in their VPS plans
- Delayed response times with live chat support
Final Verdict – A Reliable Web Host with Just the Right Features
Netfirms have certainly grown fast and strong through the years as they continue to serve up quality hosting services in the US and the rest of the world. They offer standard features, ample disk space and bandwidth, and many other features that you'll find useful for building a powerful website or blog.
It may not be the cheapest and faster web hosting service you'll find in the market, but I'll give them a thumbs-up in terms of reliability and performance. I especially like their easy-to-use and responsive customer support system, particularly with their telephone and email support. With years of experience in web hosting, they've certainly mastered the art of assisting their clients the best way possible. I've found their friendly and knowledgeable customer representatives to be among the best in the business.
Overall, I found Netfirms to be something of a mixed bag. While there are a few minor issues with their practices that need to be addressed, they're certainly a trustworthy, feature-rich, and moderately priced hosting provider with top-notch customer support that will appeal to many users, particularly among beginners and small business owners.
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Only a change of administration can save the Eastern Cape
After this year's State of the Province Address (Sopa) and subsequent debate, I have come to the sad conclusion that the state of administration is so rotten that only a change of government can save the Eastern Cape from imploding completely. In this special State of the Province Bhisho Brief you will find speeches of my colleagues that were presented in the legislature last week.
Frustrated members of the public inundate our office with service delivery failures, expecting answers that are never forthcoming from departments. This places a huge burden on our staff and MPLs.
The provincial administration is in denial as to its capability to deliver service efficiently to the people. The Education Department is the worst and our offices in Bhisho are flooded on a daily basis with calls from schools, parents and teachers looking for solutions to the problems they confront.
Notwithstanding that we work with well-meaning people, with whom one has good relationships, the general lack of accountability results in a complete disconnect between the reality on the ground and the services meant to be delivered by departments.
People sometimes ask, don't you get depressed working in such an dysfunctional environment. This is a reality I fully understand, and rather than getting me down, it strengthens my determination and those of my colleagues, to fight for a better alternative.
The Democratic Alliance in the provincial legislature in Bhisho will continue to work hard for change and to put forward alternative policies. By doing so, we will continue to keep the torch of hope burning brightly because without hope, despair takes over and then our society is doomed completely.
The massive growth that the DA is experiencing in the Eastern Cape illustrates that the idea of a new government is on the horizon.
Every day more and more South Africans are realising that the only way to change the government is through the ballot box. You have the power to bring about the change this province needs. Do not be afraid to stand up and make use of it.


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At the end of last week I couldn't help tweeting that everything I was seeing in Libya was bringing out my inner foreign policy Realist. And everything I've seen this weekend has confirmed me in that view. Indeed, there are so many reasons this strikes me as a bad idea I really hardly know where to start. So let me focus on the three biggest problems I see.First, insurrections like these by poorly organized rebel forces depend hugely on momentum and the perceived weakness of the leader. Not long ago Qaddafi's authority appeared to be crumbling. Numerous members of the regime were defecting to the inchoate rebel forces. It seemed like only a matter of days. Perhaps hours. The turning point came when Qaddafi stabilized the front moving into western Libya. Once that happened, once he'd halted the momentum toward collapse, it was very bad news for the rebels because as we've seen Qaddafi had all the heavy weapons and command and control on his side. By this weekend, without massive outside intervention, it's pretty clear Qaddafi had already won.
A week ago a relatively limited intervention probably could have sealed the rebels' victory, preventing a reeling Qaddafi from fully mobilizing his heavy armaments. But where do we expect to get from this now? It's not clear to me how the best case scenario can be anything more than our maintaining a safe haven in Benghazi for the people who were about to be crushed because they'd participated in a failed rebellion. So Qaddafi reclaims his rule over all of Libya except this one city which has no government or apparent hope of anything better than permanent limbo. Where do we go with that?
We're calling a time out on a really ugly situation the fundamental dynamics of which we aren't in any position to change. That sounds like a mess.
Maybe we do this and then that rejuvenates the opposition and Qaddafi is gone in a week. If that happens, great. Egg on my face. But I doubt it.
Second, it's difficult for me to distinguish this from an armed insurrection against a corrupt autocrat that looked to be winning and then lost. That sort of thing happens a lot. Only in very specific circumstances is there any logic for us to intervene in a situation like that. I've heard people saying well, we took too long to stop the ethnic cleansing in the Balkans and we didn't lift a finger to stop the genocide in Rwanda, so let's not make the same mistake this time. But these seem like preposterous comparisons. This is ugly and it's brutal but a lot of people getting killed in a failed rebellion isn't genocide. It's not. And unlike situations where violence can destabilize the larger region, in this case our presence seems more likely to destabilize the larger region.
Qaddafi is a clownish nut, though clearly a very savvy one. He's awful for his country. But we seem to be being ginned up into this by the usual suspects in the US — I'm waiting for John McCain to announce that we're all Benghazians now. That and a French President who I have to imagine is being motivated by domestic politics we only dimly understand, despite lacking a military capable of projecting force the several hundred miles from France to the battle zone.
Lots of countries have jet fighters and navies and missiles. But the kind of modern warfare we tend to take for granted in the US these days requires getting all those different things operating together, with all the right hardware in all the right places all at the same time, keeping everything in communication over vast distances. One key to understanding the contemporary world system is that the US is really the only military able to do that. With the semi-exception of the UK, even the modern NATO militaries operate more like auxiliaries to the US legions.
Finally, the talk of exit strategies is always a bit off the mark in these situations. Sometimes the stakes are high enough that the exit strategy doesn't have to be clear. The better question is this: can you maintain the initiative in getting to your goal. In this case, we go in and then we're stuck. Again, maybe the introduction of outside force to buoy the rebels will shake things up and turn the momentum against Qaddafi. Things are so fluid in the Mideast today that I do not discount that possibility. Maybe there's more our people know that makes them think that's likely. But from the outside, I don't see it. Or more specifically, it's not clear what steps we can take to make it more likely.
It looks more like once we've closed down Qaddafi's air forces we've basically taken custody of what is already a failed rebellion. We've accepted responsibility for protecting them. Once we recognize that, the logic of the situation will lead us to arming our new charges, helping them get out of the jam they're in.
So let's review: No clear national or even humanitarian interest for military intervention. Intervening well past the point where our intervention can have a decisive effect. And finally, intervening under circumstances in which the reviled autocrat seems to hold the strategic initiative against us. This all strikes me as a very bad footing to go in on.
And this doesn't even get us to this being the third concurrent war in a Muslim nation and the second in an Arab one. Or the fact that the controversial baggage from those two wars we carry into this one, taking ownership of it, introducing a layer of 'The West versus lands of Islam' drama to this basically domestic situation and giving Qaddafi himself or perhaps one of his sons the ability to actually start mobilization some public or international opinion against us.
I can imagine many of the criticisms of the points I've made. And listening to them I think I'd find myself agreeing in general with a lot of it. But it strikes me as a mess, poorly conceived, ginned up by folks with their own weird agendas, carried out at a point well past the point that it was going to accomplish anything. Just all really bad.


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Kahakai is a Hawaiian word for Beach. Living in beautiful Hawaii, I like to spend time at the beach and in the kitchen. This blog is about cooking, eating and living (mostly healthy) in Paradise.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
"Food is Good"--Vichyssoise for Cook The Books: Kitchen Confidential and Souper Sundays
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Ooh, everyone has such fancy soups this week! I am embarassed for my humble fare, I'll have to get more creative next week. Actually, I have something in mind..ReplyDelete
Love the offering for Anthony, you were right to go full fat - we already know what he feels about vegetarians.. lord knows what the low fat would bring out in him!
I haven't made vichyssoise in ages, I should make some soon with our nicer weather upon us.
I heart Anthony Bourdain, I should re-read this book. Your soup sounds like a lot of work but worth every minute :)ReplyDelete
I've never had Vichyssoise, but I'm intriqued with it. I hope to try it soon. Another delicious round-up of soups!ReplyDelete
Ciao ! I love all the soups !!And I would never survive a restaurant routine either !ReplyDelete
Great Post Deb!ReplyDelete
I think your soup really captures the "sensitive" side of the book. Plus I love Vichissoise! Good Luck!
I've never had vichyssoise but I was certainly tempted to when I read how revelatory the experience was for Bourdain. I love your review of the book as well as your own anecdote. I am posting my entry for Cook the Books this week as well...it was a great choice!ReplyDelete
Great choice for Cook the Books - and I also adore vichyssoise. I'll drop you a line later in teh week when I post my cook the books contribution.ReplyDelete
Finally I had time to stop by and check out what kinds of soup were posted. So many choices...ReplyDelete
I love what you wrote about Bourdain. I kinda feel the same way. I used to find him a bit intimidating, then I heard him speak in a group and thought underneath he was kind of sweet (he would probably kill me if he find out), patient, and very charming. i wish i had more time to watch TV, I love his show.
I wish I could put my hands on New York Times Cookbook series. i went to a used book shop hoping to find great finds. I thinking abut that series.. oh, well, maybe I will inherit them from my mom some day...ReplyDelete
So many delicious bowls-ful! I love your vichyssoise, and the reasoning behind it!ReplyDelete
Searching for soups online and came across your web site. I grew up in Hawaii Kai.ReplyDelete
I have the New York Times Cookbook, including two others (one is the International and the other I can't remember offhand). I was lucky to have a grand Aunt give me some of her cookbooks. They are classics.
I have made Vichyssoise many times. It's a fabulous soup! I think I'll make some this weekend!
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'Ski Saturday' at Inverness Airport
19 December 2013
Flybe's brand new route offers weekly winter service to heart of the Alps
Flybe, Europe's largest independent regional airline starts operating its brand new route from Inverness to Geneva on Saturday (21st December), providing a direct weekly service to the Alps for Highland snow sports' enthusiasts.
The 'Ski Saturday' service, the only scheduled connection between the two destinations, will provide convenient access to some of the best slopes of Europe without the need for connections. With almost 50 ski resorts within an hour of Geneva, the popular Alpine hub is ideal not only for skiers and snowboarders but also for those just looking for a perfect winter getaway.
Flight schedule: December 21st 2013 – March 8th, 2014
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Dep Geneva 1740 arr Inverness 1900
One way fares from £59.99 including taxes and charges available for booking at www.flybe.com
Flybe's Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Simmons comments:"We look forward to welcoming the first passengers on board our new ski route to Geneva this weekend and hope that they will enjoy the convenience of being able to travel direct to some of the most popular ski slopes in Europe from their local airport."
The start of Flybe's winter route to Geneva is the second international service it now offers from Inverness, it being in addition to the airline's popular daily year-round flights to Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
Inverness Airport Manager, Graeme Bell, adds:"This is an important new international route from Inverness as it provides direct access to one of Europe's most important ski destinations. As well as being a popular destination in its own right, home to world class visitor attractions, Geneva is also the gateway to some of the best ski slopes in the Alps.
"Early bookings have been very encouraging and we are confident the new route will prove popular with Highland holidaymakers.
"We are also pleased that Flybe has confirmed it will operate all of its planned services from Inverness next summer. With flights to Amsterdam, Belfast City, Birmingham, Jersey and Manchester, Flybe will continue to provide a wide range of services from Inverness, benefitting business and tourism in the Highlands."


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On our final day in Asheville we made the trip over to THE BILTMORE ESTATE. I have wanted to go see this home for a long time and being there in person was so much more than I ever could have imagined. It's obvious that the property and the home itself are grand on any scale, but the beauty of it all was really overwhelming.
We chose to take the audio tour which took about two hours total to get through the house. It was really interesting to learn about George Vanderbilt wanting to build his "little mountain escape" -aptly named George- and the time it took him to complete the project. It was especially interesting for me to learn that George himself traveled all over the world to find furniture and carpets and even little trinkets to fill the home. Seems like the man knew what he wanted and had the time and money to make it happen. I won't turn this into a history lesson but I will say that if you are in Asheville or anywhere remotely close to an exit for Biltmore, you should certainly get tickets and go see the estate. Yes, it was crowded and no, you are not allowed to take photos inside the home, but to be in the presence of the history of that property is certainly a memory that you can hold onto.
Before they broke ground on George's modest "little mountain escape", he had a temporary 3 story lookout post built to take in the views and make sure that this was what he would want to see off of his porch. I think he chose a pretty good view if you ask me.
With a property of 125,000 acres, you probably aren't going to Home Depot and getting on with the whole "You can do it. We can help" philosophy. George Vanderbilt hired Fredrick Law Olmsted on as his landscape architect and let him buy, propagate, nurture, invent, and plant just about anything he wanted to make the place the lush oasis that he had envisioned. There are 75 acres of proper gardens and the rest would seem like a forest but it was all planned down to each and every shrub.
The green house was absolutely magnificent. I got split up from Mom and Ali so I wandered around lost for a bit until I found them. There were plants from all different regions and I especially liked the desert room. The garden staff changes out the flowers seasonally and from the looks of it, keep up serious hours to have such beautiful grounds.
After Biltmore and one night of shameless room service and movies, we were on our way home after one last view of the mountains. I couldn't finish these posts without giving you a shot of all of us together in our commemorative shirts for the weekend. We took on Asheville, we loved it, and hopefully we will be able to come back again some day. Thanks for having us!


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Makes awards available for EAP students who will participate in a year-long EAP program. EAP and the donor, Linda Duttenhaver, value the benefits that come with a year-long program and want to encourage and assist students who are considering this option. This year more than 30 awards of $5,000 will be disbursed based on academic performance and financial need. Applicants must have a passion for studying abroad and a willingness to embrace and learn from the host country's customs, language, and culture.
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JEFFERSON CITY - Forth of July festivities kicked off Wednesday in Jefferson City. "Salute to America: A Capitol Celebration" runs through Thursday night.
The free event is full of family-friendly attractions including a car show, carnival, and celebrations honoring heroes. Wednesday's activities include live entertainment, Little Mr. & Miss Independence Contest, and prison ghost tours.
Thursday's events kick off at 11am with music, food-eating contests, and tours. The night will end with a "Red White & Boom" fireworks display.
Several roads will close in the area:
-High Street: Adams Street to Broadway
-Capitol Avenue: Main Street to Adams Street
-Monroe: Wall Way to Capitol Ave
-Madison Street: Wall Way to State Street
-Broadway: Main Street to High Street
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The humble shower radio has been voted the worst ever gadget ever by women, according to a new study.
The report was compiled by Sheila's Wheels – yes, the insurance company with that annoyingly catchy jingle – and consisted of 3,000 ladies' views on gadgets.
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Amazingly the shower radio beat electric fluff removers (in at number 8), egg slicer (number 10) and electric can opener (number 18) to the top spot.
When it come to the best-ever gadgets, the 3,000 strong female clique decided on the television as the best-ever gadget, which beat hair straighteners (number 7) and the hairdryer (number 4).
Interestingly, the TV remote control was only voted the eleventh best gadget – which would mean that there's a lot of women out there that just like to stare at a blank television screen, or one that is permanently tuned to Jeremy Kyle.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 21 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission again warned on Wednesday that any court action against the printing of ballot papers would affect the August 8 General Election date.
Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati flanked by Chief Executive Ezra Chiloba restated the warning in response to reports that Opposition leader Raila Odinga's National Super Alliance planned to once again challenge the award of the printing tender to Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing Company in court.
They also sought to set the record straight that as yet, no printing had begun, with the exercise set to begin on Friday.
The printing of ballot papers for the presidential election is however planned to take place around July 18. "We have noted with concern comments attributed to Hon Raila Odinga that presidential ballot papers have been printed and that he shall seek judicial redress on the award of the printing ballot papers to Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing LLC," Chebukati stated.
"We must avoid the temptation to sensationalise the electoral process to the extent that the country is left divided. We have seen allegations being made without any substantiation. This should not be allowed to continue."
"We are also aware that any Kenyan has the constitutional right to seek redress from the courts in matters that they feel aggrieved. However, we wish to remind Kenyans that with 47 days to the General Election, court processes that seek to stop key milestones in the remaining days will no doubt affect the election date."
Following the launch of the National Super Alliance's 'Adopt-a-Polling-Station' drive, Chebukati also made clear that the Commission would only allow one agent per party, per polling station.
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Haymarket Medical Education (HME), a division of Haymarket Media Inc., is a medical education company with more than 20 years' experience producing top-quality, independent, continuing education programs for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Our nationally recognized, award-winning CME/CE initiatives integrate digital, live, and print education formats for optimal reach and reinforcement to targeted audiences of learners. We are proud to say that Haymarket Medical Education is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Alliance for CME award for "Most Outstanding Industry-Supported Certified CME Activity".
In early 2014, HME was accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Our rigorous processes and adherence to ACCME regulations ensure that our activities deliver education intended to improve competence and performance.
How do I sign up for myCME?
Registering for myCME is free and easy. To create an account, go to the black box labeled "Sign Me Up!"at the top right of our homepage, fill in the required information, then click the blue 'Sign Up For Free!" button. You're all set!
Is myCME free?
The majority of our courses are 100% free of charge. We also offer a variety of user-paid programs, such as our popular Rutgers PANCE/PANRE Review Course, NPACE Pharmacology Packages for Nurse Practitioners, Board Review Courses for a variety of specialties, and more. Paid courses are clearly labeled with the following symbol:
I forgot my password. How do I reset it?
Select the "Sign In" button on the myCME homepage, then click the "Forgot password?" link at the sign in prompt to have a new password sent to you by email right away. Please check your junk mail folder if you do not receive an email within 10 minutes of submitting your request. Once signed in, you may visit your "My Account" page to update your temporary password.
I reset my password and the new password doesn't work.
Please note that passwords are case-sensitive. Be sure to type your password exactly as it appears within the email you received. We strongly recommend typing your password and email directly rather than pasting these into the field. Any extra blank spaces before or after the password can cause the sign in to fail, and this often occurs when copying and pasting your email or password. Please try signing in again in a new browser window.
I reset my password and did not receive an email with a new password.
First, please double check that you are using the email address associated with your myCME account; the email will be sent to that address only. It is possible the email containing your password was mistaken for spam and routed to your junk mail folder. Please check your junk mail folder for this message. If found, be sure to flag the message as 'not junk' to make sure future emails reach your inbox.
In addition, we recommend adding the sending address email@example.com to your address book or otherwise configuring your junk mail settings to always allow messages from this address.
How do I change or update my account e-mail address?
Please sign in to myCME, click the 'My Account' button at the top right of any myCME webpage, then select 'My Account' again from the dropdown menu. Click on your current email address under 'Sign In Information', enter your new email address in the pop-up box that will appear, then hit Submit and Save.
Can I change my profession and/or specialty?
Yes. To do so, sign in to your account and then go to 'My Account'. Under the My Profession heading, you can click the dropdown arrow next to 'Profession' and 'Primary Specialty' to change these settings.
Registering for myCME is free and easy. To create an account, go to the black box labeled "Sign Me Up!" at the top right of our homepage, fill in the required information, then click the blue 'Sign Up For Free!" button. You're all set!
Is myCME free?
The majority of our CME/CE/CPE programs are 100% free of charge. We also offer a variety of user-paid programs, such as our popular Rutgers PANCE/PANRE Review Course, NPACE Pharmacology Packages for Nurse Practitioners, Board Review Courses for a variety of specialties, and more. Paid courses are clearly labeled with the following symbol:
I am trying to register for myCME, but my profession or specialty isn't listed. What should I do?
While myCME provides quality continuing medical education opportunities for a wide variety of professions and specialties, we haven't covered everyone yet. If you see a similar profession or specialty to yours, we recommend choosing that option.
I am trying to log in to myCME, but I receive a message that there is no account on file under my e-mail address. What should I do?
If you receive this message, we do not have an account on file for the email. If you registered with a different email and can't remember your password, please follow the "forgot password" link on the login page. Otherwise, please create a free account on the homepage, http://www.myCME.com.
I tried to create a new myCME account, but I received a message that my e-mail address is already in use. What should I do?
You likely have an account with another Haymarket Medical Network website, such as ClinicalAdvisor.com, eMPR.com, or one of the others listed here, and you can use the same log-in and password for myCME. Please proceed to the login page.
If you are unsure of your password, please follow the 'forgot password' link at the login prompt. A new password will be sent by email right away.
How do I earn CME/CE credit on myCME?
All myCME activities are online-only; we do not send any materials in the mail such as handouts, CDs, or DVDs. We currently offer a variety of course formats, including webcasts, monographs, patient case studies, synched slide decks, meeting coverage, and more. You can view the format of the course as well as other important information such as time to complete, the number and type(s) of credit available, accreditor information, program description, and more on the overview page, which can be accessed by clicking on the activity. Some programs include downloadable materials you may print out, such as copies of the slides and handouts.
All activities require you to complete an online-only post-test and evaluation form to earn credits (sometimes, a pre-test at the start of the activity is also required). After you complete these items, you'll be prompted to download a PDF-based certificate certifying your completion of the activity, and the certificate will save to your online CME History (under My Account) for you to access later, too.
How many tries will I have to pass the post-test?
The majority of our complimentary courses offer unlimited tries to take the post-test and earn credits. Select courses offer only a limited number of tries to pass. For questions about paid-for courses, please visit Marketplace Customer Support.
What types of CE/CME credit are offered on myCME?
myCME is primarily geared toward physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists, although we occasionally offer other credit types. The main credit types we offer include AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM, CE for Nurses, CE for Nurse Practitioners, AAPA Category 1 Credit(s), and CPE for Pharmacists. Several of our nursing courses and packages offer pharmacology credits.
To view the credit information offered for a particular course, check the overview page (the first page) of the course. The number and type of credits offered is listed at the very top of the page under Maximum Credits. After halfway down the page, you can view additional credit information, such as detailed accreditor information.
Will my state/national board accept the activities on your website?
Since requirements vary widely, we recommend checking with your state or national board. You can find pertinent information such as the accreditor, credit type, intended audience, program description, and more on the overview page (the very first page) of each activity that you may find useful when contacting your board about the activity or activities in question.
I am having difficulty claiming the credits for a course. How can I do this?
To claim credit, please go back to the activity in question and be sure you have completed the post-test and evaluation, then click the blue 'Claim Credits' button at the bottom of the page. Next, please select the bubble next to the credit type you would like to receive and click the blue button at the bottom of the page that says 'Claim and View Certificate'.
When you can see the blue 'View Certificate' button and open the PDF of your certificate, you have completed the process of claiming your credits.
You can access the certificates you have claimed in the past at any time by clicking on 'My Account', 'CME History', then 'View Certificate' next to the title of any course.
Are course materials available through the mail or on CDs or DVDs?
Our courses are online only; we do not send out any physical materials. In some cases, downloadable handouts, slides, or audio files are available.
Once I complete a course, how will I receive my certificate?
A PDF of your certificate will be available for download immediately after you complete the post-test and evaluation, then claim the credit type you would like. We do not mail copies of your certificates.
Where can I access my CME/CE certificates?
Go to 'My Account' and then 'CME History' to view a comprehensive history of every CME/CE activity you have completed on myCME. Your CME History also lists the number of credits each activity is worth along with the option to view/print your certificate.
How can I print my CME/CE certificates?
Go to 'My Account' and then 'CME History', then click the blue button next to the title of each course labeled 'View Certificate.' This will allow you to open a PDF of each certificate that you may view, save to your computer, or print.
I accidentally claimed the wrong credit type. Can this be changed?
Please email email@example.com and we will change the credit type for you if it's available. Please note that not all programs offer all credit types, so please be sure to verify whether an activity offers the appropriate credit type for you before completing it by checking under the 'Maximum Credits' heading at the top of the activity's overview page.
Can I change the information that appears on my certificate?
Yes. If you'd like to change or edit the name that appears on your certificate, you can do so under My Account.
If you'd like to claim a smaller amount of credits than the maximum amount, you can do this before you claim your credits by clicking the dropdown arrow next to the credit number, then hitting the Claim Credits button and viewing your certificate.
I completed an activity but my certificate is not showing up in my CME History. How come?
The most common reason this may happen is that your credits need to be claimed. First, be sure that you have completed the activity pre-test (if included), passed the post-test, and filled out the evaluation form. After you have completed these items, you will need to claim your credits by clicking in the bubble next to the credit type you would like to receive, then clicking the blue 'Claim and View Certificate' button. As soon as you have successfully claimed your credits, you'll see the message below and the activity will be recorded in your CME History:
I downloaded my certificate but cannot open it. What happened?
If you're having technical difficulties, we recommend right-clicking on the View Certificate button and saving the certificate to your desktop rather than opening it right away. If you still have trouble, please email email@example.com.
I'd like to claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM, but I'm not a physician. Is this possible?
Yes! Our system automatically awards you the correct certificate based on the profession saved in your myCME profile. For example, if you are a physician assistant or nurse and claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM, you will receive a certificate of participation. Please check with your board on whether this credit type is acceptable.
What is the format of each post-test? How long is it?
The post-test is completed at the end of each activity; it is based online and is a multiple choice format. The length of each post-test varies, but you can expect approximately 5-15 questions for activities under 1 hour, with more questions as the number of credit hours increases.
Will I have more than one try to pass the post-test?
Yes, for the majority of activities, you will have two tries to pass the post-test. After you complete the post-test, you will be able to view the correct answer to each question, sometimes with an explanation as well.
Help! I can't find the post-test for the activity.
Once you have completed the activity material, scroll to the bottom of the page to find the blue 'Go to Post-Test' button. In some cases, depending on the length and format of the activity material, you may have to scroll a bit further down the page to find it.
I'm looking for a post-test from Clinical Advisor. Where can I find it?
If you are using a shortened post-test link you found in print, please be sure you have entered the URL correctly. These URLs must be entered exactly as they appear in print. If you still cannot get the link to work or find the activity, you can also access the post-tests for these CE/CME activities by clicking 'Courses' in the navigation bar, then clicking "The Clinical Advisor" in the dropdown list. You may also access them here:
I'm having trouble accessing a package/course I purchased. How can I find it?
You should have received an email immediately after you purchased the course with access details, so check the email address associated with your myCME account first. If you cannot find this or no longer have this email, please sign in to your account, click the 'My Account' at the top right of the page, and then click 'Purchase History' in the dropdown menu. From there, you'll see a list of every activity/package you have purchased; simply click the title of the course you'd like to start to begin.
Do the CME/CE credits in my package expire?
Yes. Each course is accredited for only a certain period of time, meaning you can earn CE/CME credits only until the stated Expiration Date (located at the top right of each activity's overview page). Please be sure to complete the post-test at the end of each activity by the stated expiration date to earn credits. After that date, our system will no longer be able to process the credits.
Do the pharmacology packages for nurse practitioners carry an expiration date?
You can view a PDF of the expiration dates for each pharmacology course we offer below. You can also find the expiration date listed at the top right-hand corner of the first page of each course under "Expiration Date."
Please note: Because the activities in your package were accredited on separate dates, they will expire at different times.
NPACE Pharmacology Package Expiration Dates
All-in-One Pharmacology Package
Primary Care Essentials Pharmacology CE Package
NP All-Stars: Featured Faculty Pharmacology CE Package
All-New Pharmacology CE PackageHow can I obtain a receipt of my purchase?
I'm interested in purchasing a course in bulk for a number of clinicians. Is that possible?
Yes! Please contact our Online Marketing Director, Tara Hill, for more information at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Does myCME offer any discounts?
Yes, we currently offer discounts for students and military personnel (active or retired). To claim your discount code, please email email@example.com. We also occasionally offer limited-time discounts on certain packages, so be sure to check the package pages as well as subscribe to our newsletters for current discount codes.
Are all myCME courses accessible on my mobile device?
Many, but not all, of our activities are available on mobile, including iPhone, iPad, Android, and other smartphones and tablets. If you do not see a particular course listed on mobile, it may be available only on desktop/laptop at this time.
Certain packages, such as the pharmacology packages for nurse practitioners, are 100% compatible with mobile—meaning we provide mobile-friendly links (internet access required) and audio downloads (internet access not required) so you can complete your course on the go.
Does myCME have an app?
Yes, we do! To find it, simply go to the app store on your device and search for 'myCME'. It's 100% free, and it offers access to our courses on the go. Not all courses are available on the app due to compatibility issues.
I purchased a course, but it's not showing up under 'My Courses' in the myCME app.
Some of our fee-based courses and packages are not compatible with our app at this time, such as our self-assessment courses. However, you may access these courses by navigating to myCME on your mobile internet browser. The entire myCME site is mobile-friendly.
I'm experiencing a technical difficulty with the myCME app. What should I do?
Please email email@example.com and we'll investigate the issue for you.
How can I sign up for myCME newsletters?
We'd love to have you! We'll keep you up-to-date with information on the latest courses tailored to your profession and specialty, new and exciting offerings, and exclusive discounts. To sign up, sign in to myCME, click 'My Account,' then click the Notifications tab on the left. Once you have checked your selections, simply hit 'Save' and you'll start receiving our newsletters straight to your inbox.
How can I unsubscribe from myCME newsletters?
Please follow the directions above for signing up, only uncheck the boxes next to all newsletters and then hit 'Save' to be removed from our list. You can also click 'Unsubscribe' at the bottom of any newsletter you no longer wish to receive.
Collaboration with CME educational partners is a fundamental part of our DNA. We work with leading universities, professional associations, and other CME providers to inform and enhance our educational activities. Our partners include Boston University, Duke University School of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Joslin Diabetes Center, and Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions.
Who can I contact for information on hosting a course or partnering with myCME?
Thank you for your interest! Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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21 August 2017
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes today's National party announcement of a proposed increase in the number of people eligible for cheaper GP visits.
"Improving targeting of health services to those in most need is something the NZMA has repeatedly called for in recent years—going back to our Health Equity statement in 2011," says NZMA Chair Dr Kate Baddock. "It is part of our election manifesto this year, as it was at the last election when we asked the Government to take steps to ensure better targeting of health funding to improve the fairness of the system.
"These changes will benefit our patients—improving access to healthcare for those who need it most and can least afford it.
"We are pleased National is finally listening."


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Cisco's Videoscape: A good video-service-layer move, with caveats
Cisco took what could be a giant step for itself at CES with its new video ecosystem. Cisco's Videoscape combines in-home tools and software to centralize the mediation and management of video relationships, creating what's probably the most architected video service layer available to network operators today. Since Cisco was already doing well in the early content monetization project trials, Videoscape could be a real winner for the company.
But despite the positives, Videoscape still has some issues in my view. Paramount is that Cisco is developing a content strategy in the absence of an overall service-layer strategy, or at least is creating the latter by simply assembling pieces instead of creating an architecture. Most of the elements in the Videoscape Conductor (the back-end) could easily be helpful in other missions, but it's not clear how they'd be applied outside the video context. There's also a strong push for video sharing and uploading, which generates traffic for operators and has essentially no potential for monetization. That makes the product a bit of a risk in itself, but it also shows that Cisco may pursue its own aspirations (which are to generate so much consumer video traffic that operators are essentially forced to buy tons of Big Iron to carry it) more than support the operators' business cases.
Overall though, Videoscape is a strong achievement for Cisco because it plays to the company's strength—breadth in the video market. The net effect of deployment could be a kind of "TV Everywhere," and with Comcast pushing that very thing already, the timing couldn't be better.


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Big thanks to CrysLovesPolish for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award a little while back. Click the link to check out here blog and her amazing duo/holo collection. :-)
The rules of this are as follows:
1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers that are relatively new to blogging
2. Let them know you have nominated them
3. Share 7 random facts about yourself
4. Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your post
Blogs I enjoy (some new, some not so but i love them so)
1) Funky Nails
2) Varnished Valkyrie (whom i just realized nominated me for this award a few months back but I was too new in the game to know what the hell it meant or what to do)
6) ok just click on my profile and go check out the blogs I follow for 6-15
7 Random Facts
1) I love taking self portraits
2) I'm absolutely terrified of ALL bugs
3) I love old people
4) I own more shoes than clothes (the beau would probably dispute and say both are ridculous)
5) I speak fluent sarcasm
6) I love pinks, purples, and teals
7) I've never watched Star Wars or Star Trek (sue me)


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The Troll mutagen doesn't seem to drop always from trolls you encounter in the game. More so, the troll you have dialogues with or ones that are part of the quest don't seem to respawn again. I was level 35 and still haven't got troll mutagen and was even lacking Troll liver to upgrade my remaining potions.
Fortunately, there is a Rock Rabid Troll that does indeed respawn whenever you meditate.
The troll is located south eastern part of Velen, near the Crossroads waypoint, on the bandit camp. He is level 10.
Getting The Troll To Respawn After Meditating
To respawn the troll after meditating, kill it first then save your game. Then reload that game. After reloading, a new troll should appear. Now if you want it respawn again, all you have to do is meditate for 1 hour. The troll should respawn somewhere on the same area. You can see the video below where I saved and reload the game, then meditated to spawn the troll.
The troll can drop Monster Brain, Monster Tooth, Monster Blood, Monster Ear, Monster Heart, Monster Saliva, Monster Eye, Monster Hair, Monster Bone, Troll Hide, Cave Troll Liver, the Troll Mutagen or Infused Shard.
You might need to kill him a couple of times to get the Troll Mutagen though. But nevertheless, it becomes easy with the above method.
In Skellige Isles, there is also a level 16 troll that respawns, but only if you have completed certain quests beforehand. The troll is located at the Trail to Yngvar's Fang waypoint. It is on the north eastern corner of the Skellige Isle map.
You need to have done 2 quests to spawn the troll though:
1) Tower out of Nowheres (lv30) – located on the tower west of that same island. This seems to trigger The Path of the Warriors quest.
2) The Path of the Warriors (lv.16) – this is the quest that will spawn the troll on the said waypoint after completion.
Just like above, to spawn the troll, kill him first, then save/load the game. Then you can just meditate one hour afterwards to keep him respawning.


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One of the great things about Milling Barn is the flexibility that it offers for your ceremony. Not only can you exchange your vows in the pretty Dairy Barn, but you also have the option of two different outdoor ceremony spots – the Middle Garden or the spectacular natural clearing across the field in Blunts Wood – both offer unique opportunities to capture the most important part of your day as you exchange vows.
Evenings celebrations take place in the main barn, with it's gorgeous exposed timber and mezzanine level to give you flexibility in the number of guests you can seat.
I love to capture photographs but the grand old oak tree by the main entrance to the venue, as well as in the rustic farmyard which provides lots of excellent spots to capture portraits. As well as this, if the weather is on our side, the sunsets across the fields down to the woods are something to behold! I always keep my fingers crossed for some lovely golden sunshine at any wedding, but this is the perfect spot to really make the most of it!
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