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Blog Comments & Posts
Introducing MozCation: Nominate Your City for an SEOmoz MeetupBlog Post: May 12, 2011
Announcing MozCon 2011Blog Post: May 03, 2011
The Noob Guide to Online Marketing (With Giant INFOGRAPHIC)Blog Post: February 09, 2011
Ten Question Litmus Test for Professional SEOsBlog Post: November 22, 2010
Great Post!
I like how the questions are very particular and have the opportunity to open up for expansion to show your knowledge. Cant wait for the answers; I think I scored somewhere in the 80-90 percentile.
I think a good followup for this would be a common/standard terminology. Some of the questions, I can answer 2 ways. ie, for the bonus about top modeling, I could possibly answer this from an search optimization standpoint or from a SE standpoint. Meaning, how our site would model a topic into silos and structure and internal link strategy complete with a dedicated sitemap to develop a topic roadmap for SEs..or.. I could explain how Google is taking trends from other search channels related to a query and including it into one blended search result (universal search) and how optimizing for all channels has the benefit of possibly grabbing more organic listings.
SEOmoz PubCon Happy Hour 2010Blog Post: November 04, 2010
Things are shaping up to be a great week, just got my free ticket to the Blue Man Group for Tuesday from Pubcon, now an open bar Happy Hour? .....just crossing my fingers now hoping for the Trifecta (upgraded room @ my hotel!) ...haha.
Cant wait to see you all there. Your team seems like a great group of people; you guys hiring? haha.
It's Gonna Be Good: August PRO Training Seminar FinalizedBlog Post: July 24, 2010
One Giant Leap for Link Data: Announcing Open Site Explorer + Page/Domain Authority MetricsBlog Post: January 20, 2010
Hey Rand.
Great tool. I was checking it out yesterday. Only have one problem; no https metrics.
A problem we are having is that two of our main competitors 301 their site to https; however, linkscape and open explorer dont allow us to drill into their backlinks via https- only http.
Can I wishfully hope that this function will be added in the near/close/sometime soon future? lol. If not, any recommendations, other than yahoo site explorer, to get some of this competitor info?


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Scene 17. Freedom
The two new robots stood in the room, while Steve looked at them closely.
"These do not look human enough. The eyebrows are too perfect." He looked critically at them. The sensors of his eyes picking up minute quirks that the android had identified as traits of humans.
"The iris of the eyes look like glass."
"Well, they are." Thor agreed.
"They need a film over them that sparkles, or the eyes need to move around more." The next judgement came.
"We don't need them to pass inspection much, just enough to get into the build area." Alvin said.
"This plan will not happen. The guard will discover them before they get to the second lower level. The best they could do is to get into the first level basement." Sensors traced over the synthetic skin. "You should also boost their temperature slightly, the skin is only at thirty-six degrees Celsius, I would set it a half-degree warmer at the core."
"The setting is at…" The one called Lady Sif paused. "You are right, it is under ninety-seven degrees Fahrenheit. You have sensitive eyes." She looked at Steve.
"Indeed." Wolf sat at his console. "If we turn the heat up, they will need power more often. Maybe we can have the temps increase right when we need it, not running all over the earth as an artificial space-heater."
"That will take a bit of work." Running Man said. "We have to set up a timer or…"
He leaned over to the one they called Burning Chip, "Burn" for short.
"What if we used visual clues?"
`"Like a mosque or a flag?" He asked Burn.
"The flag is easiest. We can get the design from Steve the Android."
"Yes." The android nodded. "The seal on the flag would be best, code it so when she see's it she will warm up."
"That's sexy." Alvin said.
"Perve!" Sif yelled from the other side of the room.
"Okay, I have the trigger system set up. The DNA profiles are in her core processors as hardwired. They are EMP protected, if there is a surge somewhere, like a lightning storm. Last thing we need is to have them knocked out by lightning and then fall down with that bomb inside." The leader of the group said.
The entire team nodded and set to work.
Long into the night they worked on code, determining fuel resources, using the organic to electric conversion systems.
"JustWolf? The head covering is not complete or correct." Steve pointed out.
"No, call me just Wolf."
"Okay, Just Wolf." Steve corrected himself.
"Right." He shook his head. "Say it again?"
"JustWolf." The Android answered honestly.
The human gave a big sigh and held his face in his hand for a moment.
"This is going to take a while." He moaned.
"Okay," Chip Burner sat up, "Triggers are set. There are three levels, there will be no accidental detonation. We have GPS, visual and then physical contact for the final sequence."
"Even if there is contact outside of the coordinates or by the wrong person, it will not happen." Running Man laughed and clapped. "Plus an alternate setting in the event the program needs to change. This is a binary setup, they cannot learn like you can, Steve."
"Agreed. Three redundant systems is acceptable." Steve the android said.
"Energy consumption curve is excellent." Burning Chip announced. "A single full charge here, they will make it to the Russian border with power to spare. If they can get a ride, there will be little interaction and they can carry carbo-tabs. It's not like they have to worry about junk food."
"Dude." Thor whispered. "Don't go insulting him, he is the same way."
"It matters not, I do not have feelings to injure." Steve used a matter-of-fact tone. "However, I have something that urges me on, I need to go to Washington to complete my mission. Then, there is something else."
The team stopped and all looked at the android. Wolf reached for an electronic weapon under his desk, turning it so the emitter was in Steve's direction.
"After I stand at the door, my programming subroutine will be complete, it will send a signal down to the sensor that is no longer there. The terminator end of he plug that Running Man installed will acknowledge the signal. The subroutine will end." Steve looked around at them. "The creator did not end programming, my destruction would end all programs, and thus he never designed termination of functions."
"I will be free." Steve almost smiled.
"Holy cats!" Sif laughed. "Congrats! They built a learning machine and released you into the world."
"Yes, I am the first, but the Supreme Leader of Mankind has seen fit to send others like me. They may not have the same system. The next generation might be more limited to binary. They will not learn." Steve looked down. For a moment, the team thought he had an emotion of sadness. Then he looked up.
"The creator and Supreme Leader have had more time, by calculations, they may send others with as much as a gram of antimatter." Steve said. "More than a thousand times the yield of this warhead."
The group did a collective profanity.
"How much do they have in total?" Burning Chip asked.
"With continued and aggressive theft with paying bribes to those that have no idea what they take. There is an eighty-one percent chance the Supreme Leader has amassed over one-kilogram." The android's math, not lost on the any of the group, shown a great number of cycles dedicated to this subject. "The warheads would have a collective yield of greater than the Tsar Bomb."
The room fell silent.
"Send them." Just Wolf said.
Fifteen minutes later, two women who would have blended in with the people of the Steppes and an encyclopedic database of the society and languages of the region assured their success.
Steve watched Thor and Sif drive off with the female bots, they were well made up, but, they were not androids.
Alvin stood for a moment at the door as the big car moved off towards the airport.
"Do you want me to drive you to Washington?" Alvin asked Steve.
"I am behind schedule, my next transmission, I have a schedule to arrive in a town called Chattanooga." Steve paused. "And I am to record all locations of military locations between here and this nations capital."
"So you are a spy?" Wolf asked.
"Yes, JustWolf, that is my secondary function, I give automatic reports of military bases and facilities." He looked at the shocked crew. "I am Saif al Din, Sword of the Religion, spy and self-guided bomb and learning computer. I am also Steve Aldin, free being to learn about this country. I have learned much since coming to this land."
He looked around.
"Go on." Sif urged him.
"I have learned that you are greedy, petty, you fight among yourselves, call each other names, you throw stones, you embarrass yourselves in news reports and on social media.
You commit sins that would make Allah weep, but, when things are at their worst?" The Android looked at them each. in turn. "You are at your best!
You donate time, strangers who assist others without being asked and do so around the world to those that would do you harm. You would be most blessed, and no one would deny you repayment, and yet you ask for nothing in return. All you tell people is to go and be free.
You are a curious country, and I wish to find every corner, meet every citizen. I can walk among the poorest and see how they think, among the most wealthy and compare the mind-set.
That is where I want to go. All over this country called United States without harming it."
By the time he finished, Sif teared up, Alvin held his coffee to his lips without moving, frozen in place.
Burning Chip and Running Man stopped talking and stared at Steve.
JustWolf coughed.
"Alvin, take him wherever he wants to go. You check in with us, keep him safe." Wolf said softly. "I think there will be a helluva story when you get back."

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- (verb) (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker; "confidence in the dollar waned"
- (verb) (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size; "the moon is waning"
- (Phrase) on the wane — becoming weaker or less extensive; "the epidemic was on the wane"
- (noun) the amount by which a plank or log is bevelled or falls short of a squared shape; "I cut the log into slabs without removing the outside wane"
Wane (वेन / वैन) meaning in Hindi (English to Hindi meaning)
- उतरना, घटना, ढलना, कम होना, क्षीण होना, अधोगति, अवनति, कमी, क्षय, घटाव, पतन, ह्रास, चंद घटना
Wane Origin
- Old English wanian 'lessen', of Germanic origin; related to Latin vanus 'vain'.
Wane in a sentence (word usage in recent Hindu newspaper)
- Manufacturing activity picks up but optimism continues to wane.
- US Report Says Anti-Americanism On the Wane in Greece.
- India's craze for gold on the wane as yellow metal gets dearer.
- Atheism may be on the wane in Britain.
- Davos: Citigroup CEO admits London focus will wane after Brexit.
Mnemonic trick to remember the meaning of wane
- wane === opposite of gain
Wane pronunciation


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Stocking garments for a variety of sports, including skiing and tennis (maybe not cheerleading yet☝🏼), you can find pretty much everything sports-related on Sweaty Betty's website and can also visit their stores. As the 'athleisure' trend is definitely here to stay, the retailer is branching out into fashion-focused collections, with an expanding product range for us to wear day and night, even outwith the gym. Founder and Creative Director Tamara Hill-Norton stated "women are dressing in a new way that's cool, comfortable and most importantly easy."
Here are my personal top picks from Sweaty Betty. If you like what you see, you should head over to their website to see the full range. And if you decide to buy anything, it would be great if you click here before purchasing to use my recommendation code - you'll get 25% off your first order and I think I get 25% off too. Everyone wins. Or copy and paste this URL: https://sweatybetty.mention-me.com/m/ol/uq4yf-mairi-lowe (ps thank you xxx)
Another sports wear brand you have probably heard of is lululemon athletica. Originating in Vancouver, the stores first sold clothes for yoga and also hosted yoga classes at night, fully embracing the active and healthy lifestyle which still drives the brand today. Now selling internationally, lululemon designs garments specifically for yoga, running, cycling and also general fitness training. They stock a great range of basics as well as many garments suitable for everyday wear, providing comfort and a minimalistic effortless vibe. Here are my top picks:
If you still aren't satisfied you should definitely check out Oysho which is another brand who I am LOVING for stylish sportswear. Perhaps I'll have an outfit post with them coming up soon. If you've read about my swimwear experience of Oysho, you'll know I love the brand.
Which brands do you go to for your sportswear? It's a trend I'm just getting into for everyday wear, but since it focuses on comfort and easiness, I am definitely in.


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Saturday, December 1st from 9am – 5pm: Pet Valu in Liberty Village, Toronto! Please welcome a new furry family member (or two!) into your home. There will be lots of kitties (mostly kittens!) waiting to meet you outside of their foster homes.
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Did you think that your virtual assistant is just like an invisible secretary for you?
You probably see them as someone who can manage your calls, emails, and schedules. For more technical assignments, they can also make presentations for you, manage your social media accounts, and even do your bookkeeping. Or, if you are the kind of boss who can maximize the potential of your VA, you probably even find those who can handle your database management, website design, development, and maintenance.
But, it might be surprising for you to know that your choices are not even limited to those options. There are still things that you might not be aware of that your virtual assistant can do for you.
Here are four tasks that you may not have known can be outsourced to a virtual assistant:
1. Event Planning
Are you thinking of holding a company event or a webinar? If you are pressed for time and just don't have the extra hours to spend on planning for it, your virtual assistant can do that on your behalf. Never mind that they are from a different location. The task can be achieved remotely.
Your VA can research for places you can use as venue. Taking note of important factors like size or capacity of the place, and availability, they can obtain a quote of the specifics you need. Your VA can compile all results like a report.
Contacting and coordinating with speakers you want for the event can also be handled by your VA, as well as arranging for equipment, food, and other amenities for the event.
2. Personnel and Human Resources
Do you have a need to hire someone for any position in your business? Ask your VA to compose an advertisement for the job, then get it published. When the resumés come in, your VA can do the initial screening based on your criteria. They can do the initial phone or web interview to narrow down the selection if you allow. Calling the applicants character references can also be done.
Now, all you'll have to do is conduct the final interview of the shortlisted contenders for the position.
However, if you are looking to have a change of career, you can have your VA update your resumé and write up your cover letter, plus the resignation letter if needed. Your VA can then send your credentials to your potential new employer(s) and update you for interview schedules.
3. Purchasing and Supply Procurement
Is supply purchasing getting to be a nuisance to your daily tasks? Why not have your VA do it for you? Your VA can set up an online account on your behalf with your suppliers. Then together with your accountant, set up credit lines with those suppliers and monitor all credit information to keep them updated and accurate.
You can coordinate this task by either sending your VA a list of all the items you need to purchase or your VA makes a checklist of items for you to approve for purchase. After the purchase is made, you coordinate to determine what items were indeed delivered, or if there is a need to reorder an item, or if there is anything that needs to be sent back because of damages or just misplaced into your delivery.
On the other hand, if there is a new product or equipment you want to procure, your VA can research about this new item. Your VA will find quality products based on your preferences regarding color, pricing, and so on.
4. Real Estate Assistance
If you are a real estate agent who has been bogged down by all the paperwork and other administrative tasks, that time needed to meet with clients is cut short, so you need to outsource some of those tasks to a real estate virtual assistant.
Have your VA put together a packet which will serve as your pre-listing/pre-sale package. Inside, have the VA include your resume of past sales, advice on pricing, selling time, and staging, and even testimonials from former clients which can highlight your credibility as an agent. You can also come up with a list of "frequently asked questions" and their corresponding answer to be included in the packet.
From there, your VA can also keep in touch with your clients, create promotional materials, and presentation materials. Your VA will plot all important appointments with your clients on an online calendar that you both can access.
This way, you have less tedious work on your hands and more time to spend with your clients. You can be more effective in your sales because you will not be stressed by too many tasks you have to face.
Now, you have a better idea of some other tasks you can outsource to a virtual assistant. Next time any of these tasks take up your plate, remember that you don't need to do them personally if you have more important ones to take care of. Why not hire a virtual assistant who can do the work for you?
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There were hugs and handshakes all around as Brooks & Dunn 's Neon Circus and Wild West Show packed up for the season following their concert Sunday (Aug. 5) at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pa., near Pittsburgh.
This year's tour -– which grossed $14 million, with total attendance around 528,000, according to the duo's management — also featured Toby Keith , Montgomery Gentry , Keith Urban and Cledus T. Judd .
Organizers have promised that the tour will return next year – sets have been designed, venues picked out and a wish list of artists drawn up. An announcement could be forthcoming in January.
This year's troupe, together more than two months, became a close-knit family with a wacky sense of humor. Throughout the tour, pranks and jokes were the name of the game, and nobody was immune. The last show provided a final chance for some good laughs before everyone went their separate ways. The Pittsburgh audience got to witness many of the stunts firsthand.
It all started with Urban. He dedicated his show to Judd, who couldn't attend the final performance due to a family emergency. During Urban's first song, the band pulled out cameras and snapped pictures of the audience and each other, while Urban caught the action on video. The first prank of the night involved faint whoopee cushion noises coming from Urban's monitors. Later during his set, a group of crewmembers rode electric scooters past the band.
When Montgomery Gentry took the stage, the tour crew threw paper wads at the duo from backstage. Urban emerged with video camera in hand, and a guitar technician came out dressed like Montgomery. During their final song, the crew came out in Indian costumes and danced around the stage until Gentry stripped off his shirt and joined in the hoopla.
Keith's show ran smoothly until a man strolled across the stage reading a newspaper. He opened the door to an oilfield shack on the set, revealing another man sitting on a toilet, and shut the door fast. Amused by the situation, Keith opened the door again to see who was there. The man came out and left the stage with a stream of toilet paper hanging from his pants.
Brooks & Dunn were the next targets. During "Brand New Man," their guitar player slipped offstage for a second, and Urban took his place, dressed in the guitar player's shirt and hat. It took Brooks a while to realize what was going on, and Urban pretty much had to get in Dunn's face for him to figure out the switch.
Then the crew came out and stood in salute alongside a wooden Indian. Chief Tenbeers, as he's known, belongs to Brooks and had been stolen at a Toronto tour stop. Later in the show, Brooks & Dunn were settling down with Roger Miller 's ballad, "Husbands and Wives," when Elvis rode out behind them on an electric scooter. The concert's grand finale included all the artists and crew filling the stage to sing and dance to a lively version of "I Ain't Living Long Like This."
After the show, with seats empty and the set packed up, it seemed as if nobody wanted to leave. Artists and crew were hesitant to say goodbye to what had become their family on the road.
Twelve trucks, 10 buses, 123 crewmembers and about 100 local workers brought the tour to 39 venues around the country. "We're moving a small city every day," Brooks & Dunn's manager Clarence Spalding said before the final show. This "small city" has a sense of community. "It starts with Kix and Ronnie," Spalding said. "They set a tone. They're here all day. Kix and Ronnie are on their buses or out shooting basketball; you'll see them wandering around. They don't get hotel rooms."
In fact, none of the artists get hotel rooms. Instead, they park their buses at the venue and hang out all day, whether it's playing basketball, lying out in baby pools or playing golf. Spalding recalled a recent phone call from Judd, who summed it up best. "He said, 'I feel like it's my last two weeks in high school. I'm excited about graduating, but all my friends … you just don't see them like this.'"


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Offer highlights
Don't leave any stone unturned, do it all with this incredible trip. Spend 18 days exploring Chile and Argentina, with the Andes as your jaw-dropping backdrop. Be prepared to be in awe at the most incredible natural and cultural highlights with this epic South America itinerary. Sports lovers can get fully immersed in the paradise of Pucon, Chile where there is an abundance of watersports available and then stand in the majestic Iguassu waterfalls before moving on to see for yourself why Rio De Janeiro is the cultural icon it has become today.
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
Hotels (16 nights), overnight bus (1night)
17 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD710-925 for meals not included.
Plane, public bus, van, ferry
Staff & experts:
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Day 1 Santiago
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Santiago
Enjoy an included city tour of Santiago and in the afternoon take some time to go shopping, sit in a cafe or hike to the lookout of Cerro Santa Lucia.
Meals included:
Day 3 Valparaiso/Santiago
In the morning head to the Casablanca Valley, stopping at a winery to indulge in a wine tasting. Then depart for the colourful seaside town of Valparaiso. Enjoy the street art and snap a few pictures of the bright buildings that line the hills. Wander the streets of the city, before heading back to Santiago. In the evening, board an overnight bus to Pucon.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Foodie Moment Santiago Region Winery Tour
Meals included:
Day 4 Pucón
Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover Moment
Meals included:
Day 5 Pucón
Enjoy another free day to take part in the many activities on offer in Pucón. Opt to hike Villarica volcano (it's active!) or soak in the nearby natural thermal pools.
Meals included:
Day 6 Pucón/San Carlos de Bariloche
Cross the Andes to Argentina. Travel by local bus to San Martin and transfer the rest of the way to Bariloche stopping for photos in the Seven Lake district.
Meals included:
Day 7 San Carlos de Bariloche
Transfer to a Gaucho Ranch just outside of Bariloche. Enjoy a barbecue for lunch and take to the saddle with a Gaucho by your side.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 8 San Carlos de Bariloche
Enjoy the beautiful area of the Seven Lakes district. Take a hike in the countryside or wander the town, known for its shops and in particular, artisan chocolate.
Meals included:
Day 9 San Carlos de Bariloche/Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires.
Meals included:
Day 10 Buenos Aires
Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Buenos Aires. Pre-book a city bike tour or an evening Tango experience for the true Buenos Aires experience.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover Moment
Meals included:
Day 11 Buenos Aires/Iguaçu Falls
Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Meals included:
Day 12 Iguaçu Falls
Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get up close and personal. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.
Meals included:
Day 13 Iguaçu Falls/Paraty
Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.
Meals included:
Day 14 Paraty
Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover Moment
Meals included:
Day 15 Paraty/Ilha Grande
Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Opt to hike to remote beaches and enjoy free time to relax and explore the island.
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Day 16 Ilha Grande
Enjoy a free day in Ilha Grande. Optional activities include hiking Pico Do Papagalo or Lopez Mendez, snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover Moment
Meals included:
Day 17 Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
Meals included:
Day 18 Rio de Janeiro
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What's included
· Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
· Your Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, Santiago
· Your Discover Moment: Pucón
· Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
· Your Discover Moment: Paraty
· Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
· City tour of Santiago
· Driving through the Seven Lakes district
· Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)
· Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
· Local flights
· 1-night pre-tour hotel stay
· Direct flights from London Heathrow with British Airways
· All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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the Globes were so awful I went right to bed. so I didn't learn of his death till I turnd on Facebook this morning.
I didn't know he was sick so this death was a particular shock. Bowie was one of those artists from my long ago who kept growing & changing & creating. I no longer recall when I was first aware of him. but once his presence appeard he never left the stage. one of the earliest mentions I can find was listening to him on Xmas of 1972 (as documentd in The Year Book).
there's no denying his importance as a musical figure. but he also had a significant acting career. I remember being startld by him in "The Man Who Fell to Earth." & I saw him on Broadway as a force in "The Elephant Man."
& now we see his majestic exit plan. my first viewing of "Lazarus" was both a punch in the gut & a hallelujah to an artist who knew how to depart.


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Apes plan, announce travel routes, study reveals
Washington --
It's the ape equivalent of Google Maps and Facebook. The night before a big trip, Arno the orangutan plots his journey and lets others know where he is going with a long, whooping call.
What he and his orangutan buddies do in the forests of Sumatra tells scientists that advance trip planning and social networking aren't just human traits.
A new study of 15 wild male orangutans finds that they routinely plot out their next-day treks and share their plans in long calls, so females can come by or track them, and competitive males can steer clear.
The researchers closely followed the males as they traveled on 320 days during the 1990s. The results were published Wednesday in the journal PLoS One.
Typically, an orangutan would turn and face in the direction of his route and let out a whoop, sometimes for as long as four minutes. Then he'd go to sleep and 12 hours later set on the heralded path, said study author Carel van Schaik, director of the Anthropological Institute at the University of Zurich.
"This guy basically thinks ahead," van Schaik said. "They're continuously updating their Google Maps, so to speak. Based on that, they're planning what to do next."
The apes didn't just call once - they kept at it, calling more than 1,100 times over the 320 days.
"This shows they are very much like us in this respect," van Schaik said. "Our earliest hominid ancestor must have done the same thing."
Scientists had seen such planning in zoos and controlled experiments, but this study provides solid evidence of travel planning in the wild, said Frans de Waal of Atlanta's Emory University, who was not part of the study.


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Robyn,here ,with another post on my theme of creating very different designs with the same elements.
The foundation of these cards is a class I took in brush lettering.All of the backgrounds and faux layering are done with watercolor and brush. Use a good quality watercolor paper for best results.
Be sure to ink up your stamps well, as the paper is absorbent and textured.
I hand drew the center rectangle and stamped the quote with Versafine sepia and thermal embossed clear.
Added Distress Inks to highlight around the quote and watercolored the border.
Stamped You are my Friend, the companion stamp in this set, around the perimeter of the card base and glued on the panel with Ranger Glue Stick.
You are My Friend is also stamped inside. I think I mailed this before I got a photo!
This quote's companion stamp says,
Thanks You For Coming into My Life, which I stamped inside.
I emphasized the words 'hearts' and 'Ever' using Versafine Crimson and Deep Lagoon and added the Flourished Hearts and thermal embossed everything in clear.
Same construction here, the quote with a bit of rainbow ink at the bottom.
Same quote, one extra layer-Spellbinders Frameabilities poinsettia, the inner panel.
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The following open letter from SERVPRO president was published in the River City News on December 4, 2014.
I heard recently that the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is going to invest more in small business membership. That's good news, and a positive development for small businesses in the region.
Small businesses are often left out of the larger conversation about how regional policies impact our bottom dollar. It is important for small businesses to have a voice in these decisions.
As the Chamber looks toward the coming legislative session I hope they will carefully consider the impact tolls on the Brent Spence Bridge will have on our many small businesses in the region.
The Hartke family has been living in and running small businesses in Northern Kentucky for more than 166 years. Hartke and Sons carriage makers, which opened its doors in 1866, was located in the building now occupied by another small business, Steffen's Tool Crib. Across the street is UpTech, a small business accelerator focused on informatics and technology.
Once vacant store fronts on W. Pike Street are now filled with new businesses, and many properties are currently under construction for what will be yet another round of emerging small businesses who call Covington home.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our regional economy.
SERVPRO has been operating in the greater Cincinnati region for 25 years. In January of 2013 we opened a Southern service facility at the corner of 10th & Madison in Covington. This location has been ideal for the SERVPRO business. The location offers quick access to all services areas in the region because of its close proximity to I-75/71 as well as Campbell County to the East.
Until recently we paid little attention to the conversation regarding the rehabilitation of the Brent Spence Bridge. The project is packaged and sold with talking points that sound great.
A new bridge with safer driving conditions and less traffic. Who wouldn't want that?
After reviewing the impact of tolls on our operation, however, the outlook for us appears quite grim. We utilize the bridge frequently on a daily basis and our work is paid by insurance carriers. The insurance industry will not reimburse businesses such as ours for toll expenses.
If the toll rates on the Louisville project are any indication of the possible toll rates on the Brent Spence Bridge, our trucks would be paying $5 - $10 per trip over the bridge. Additionally, we must factor in numerous trips made by our staff as well as sub-contractors and suppliers.
At the low end of $5 per trip, the cost of our operations would increase almost $100,000 annually, and would eliminate our ability to thrive in a competitive industry. Re-routing to local streets and other access points to avoid the tolls will almost certainly create additional confusion and congestion.
I suspect there are many small businesses in the region who have yet to take a good look at the numbers and understand fully the impact tolls will have on their bottom line. Anyone who relies on goods or services moved across the bridge should make certain they understand the potential impact as well.
The higher costs of transporting goods and services will mean higher costs to the consumer—and that impacts all of us, not just the folks who drive across the bridge.
The total cost to the region could be as much as half a billion dollars annually.
As a small business owner I am thrilled to see the hard work being done on our behalf by the Northern Kentucky delegation to the General Assembly. I will continue to support our legislators in their efforts, and I hope the Northern Kentucky Chamber will do the same.
Wayne Hartke is President of SERVPRO and a resident of Northern Kentucky
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A lovely review from a past client that perfectly describes what is involved with Day of Coordinating. Thank you Gina and Gino!
Beth Pallet showed us in many ways that she was worth every penny of her $1200 "Day of" Planner fee (2016 price) long before the actual wedding day! First of all she knows the Manteo and Nags Head Area. We had our reception at Roanoke Island Festival Park and they recommended using her. She met with us months before the wedding to listen to our ideas and answer a myriad of questions. She laid out our reception site on paper so we could visualize the guest tables and associated locations for the buffet, bars, cake table, gifts, DJ, etc. We had to rent all our tables, chairs, napkins and some of the table cloths and she did all the estimation and prep work to get those items rented. Prior to the actual month of the wedding, she sent the busy couple, a detailed day of timeline starting with 8am hair appointments and ending with 10pm send off of the soon to be elated couple! The week of the wedding, she met with us and collected up the centerpieces and special decorations and games that we wanted at our outside venue. We also heard through the grapevine that she personally contacted every vendor that we hired (Hairdresser, DJ, Venue manager, Transportation Trolley, Priest, Musician, Florist, Rental Company and Photographer!!) Beth was so patient and professional working with our priest at the church rehearsal and then again during the actual wedding. In the morning, she busily worked with her team to place the chairs and tables, centerpieces and decorations at the Park. She was very organized throughout the ceremony. She stayed for the whole reception, answered many questions, made sure all the classic wedding events went off flawlessly and continued to coordinate with all the vendors. At the end of the evening, she coordinated and carried out the clean up. All of the decorations were neatly placed in a storage closet ready for us to pick up the following day. She even assured that leftover goodies made their way to the Bride and Groom's cozy cottage!
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Streusel-crunch blueberry muffins
Prep 20 min
Total 55 min
Makes 12 servings
Updated Nov 24, 2014Chatelaine
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all-purpose flour
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170-g container
fresh blueberries
- Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups, or line with paper.
- For streusel, mix flour and sugar with zest. Add butter and blend with fingertips until crumbly. Set aside.
- For muffins, stir all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg in a medium bowl. Then whisk in yogourt, oil and zest. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, just until combined. Batter will be very thick. Stir in blueberries. Spoon into muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with streusel mixture.
- Bake in centre of oven until golden and a cake tester inserted in centre of a muffin comes out clean, 25 min. Cool muffins in cups for 10 min. Remove from tin and set on a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in a zip-lock bag at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
With a crispy streusel topping, tons of fresh berries and a hint of nutty whole wheat, these aren't your everyday blueberry muffins. Bonus: They're deliciously moist inside!
Tip: To use frozen berries , measure out 1 cup and toss with an extra 2 tbsp all-purpose flour before adding to batter.
Make your own gourmet muffin liners
Cut out 12 5 x 5-in. squares of parchment paper. Press a square into a muffin tin, then scoop in batter, folding the paper to smooth the edges. Use an icecream scoop for the batter to make it even easier.
NutritionCalories 216, Protein 4 g, Carbohydrates 39 g, Fat 5 g, Fibre 2 g, Sodium 198 mg.
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Dressmakers and tailors get to enjoy more creativity in their work, as well as a slightly higher average wage of $12.30 per hour.
Sewing TechniquesMost sewing techniques for sewing machine operators are learned on the job, and generally revolve around quickly placing the fabric in the sewing machine and pressing the pedal while manipulating the fabric.
Dressmaking and tailoring, on the other hand, require measuring, fitting, cutting, sewing and altering garments or creative textile art pieces.
Sewing IdeasIn a similar vein, sewing machine operators generally work in factories where they are not asked to develop creativity or come up with ideas.
Dressmakers and tailors are typically consulted for design and fitting suggestions at each step of the garment creation process.
TextilesBoth types of seamstress will focus on working with textiles. There are, however, many different types of textiles that range from very light knits, woven materials, natural fiber fabrics, and synthetics, to heavy versions of each of those types of sewing fabric.
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A dressmaker or tailor, on the other hand, will, at least at first, need to consult a sewing machine needle chart to ensure using the right type of needle on the fabric being sewn.
My Thoughts on Being a Seamstress
I tried to write this without adding too much of my personal opinion, but you didn't click on this to get a dry rendition of what a seamstress does, right?
You are reading this to see what it's really like.
First, if you like sewing, it's a great job - but if hate sewing, you are not going to like it no matter what.
I have worked on production lines as a sewing machine operator, and I really liked it. I like the fast pace and being able to let my imagination run while my hands do the same thing over and over. It's kind of mindless, but I find that freeing because my mins can still work on what ever it wants.
I have also worked on the custom sewing end - and I love that, too. The challenge of measuring and designing and fitting are mentally stimulating - and seeing the finished items can be very rewarding emotionally.
The two types of sewing are almost polar opposites - with the common thread (no pun intended) being the use of textiles and the sewing tools used.
In my opinion, both are enjoyable and worthwhile, even though I have had jobs that paid more, few have been as rewarding overall, or provided as good a quality of life.


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A major change to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) comes into force on 6th April 2014, which will affect all employers.
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Quenching Degrades the Efficiency of Some Ytterbium-Doped Gain Media
Posted on 2006-09-06 as a part of the Photonics Spotlight (available as e-mail newsletter!)
Permanent link: https://www.rp-photonics.com/spotlight_2006_09_06.html
Author: Dr. Rüdiger Paschotta, RP Photonics Consulting GmbH
Abstract: It is still widely believed that ytterbium-doped gain media (e.g. fibers) cannot exhibit quenching phenomena, degrading the laser or amplifier efficiency, because their simple energy level structure does not permit that. However, quenching phenomena do occur - not via energy transfer upconversion processes, but via color centers. Such a result has been published about nine years ago, but has not been noticed by many. Some devices are particularly sensitive to such effects, in particular ytterbium-doped fiber lasers operating at 975 nm.
Ref.: R. Paschotta et al., "Lifetime quenching in Yb-doped fibres", Opt. Commun. 136, 375 (1997); encyclopedia articles on quenching and ytterbium-doped gain media
The message has been endlessly repeated: one of the advantages of ytterbium-doped gain media is that their simple level scheme eliminates the possibility of quenching effects. A nice message, only it's wrong.
During my research in the Optoelectronics Research Centre in Southampton, UK, a colleague showed me a strange phenomenon: the output power of an ytterbium-doped fiber laser, pumped with a tunable titanium–sapphire laser, was highest when the pump wavelength was somewhat detuned from the wavelength of highest pump absorption in the fiber (around 975 nm). Having a simple but wrong hypothesis to explain this, he didn't care much about it. But I insisted that this shouldn't happen, and so we undertook some experiments which lead to a model of what is going on: some fraction of the ytterbium ions are strongly quenched – most likely by some color centers in the glass –, and the pump power absorbed by those ion is fully lost. When the pump wavelength is tuned to the maximum absorption, the "useful" pump absorption by non-quenched ions is strongly saturated, so that the "bad" absorption by quenched ions dominates, and the laser efficiency suffers. There is also some direct absorption caused by the color centers, but this effect is quite weak (although clearly detectable); an energy transfer from ytterbium ions to color centers makes the existence of the color centers much more detrimental. By the way, there appears to be no general reduction of fluorescence lifetime; only some fraction of the ions is quenched, while the others appear to be fine. Therefore, lifetime measurements cannot reveal the effect, even if it is strong.
It turned out that this phenomenon tends to be stronger in highly doped fibers, but without a systematic dependence on doping concentration. Yet unidentified fabrication details strongly influence the strength of the phenomenon. For some fiber lasers and amplifiers, quenching of a few percent of the ions doesn't really matter that much, while other devices are very sensitive – for example, fiber lasers emitting at 975 nm, as are useful to pump erbium-doped fiber amplifiers, can have a strongly degraded efficiency. Some heavily affected fibers even don't lase at all.
The first attempt to publish our technologically important finding failed: the reviewers used by Optics Letters denied the importance, based on the fact that quenching phenomena in rare-earth-doped fibers are well known (but not for ytterbium-doped media!) and that the exact cause has not been identified with certainty (but it matters anyway!). So we finally got it published in Optics Communications (see the reference above), which however receives less attention, so that many people still don't know about it nine years later. For that reason, others even brought up new explanations for similar findings, in particular the claim that such quenching behavior is strongly related to ytterbium ion pairs (see Kir'yanov et al., Opt. Express 14 (9), 3981 (2006)); see my comment in Opt. Express 14 (15), 6981 (2006). I suppose that the phenomenon has already puzzled quite a number of laboratories, and quite a few got onto wrong tracks, not being aware of the above mentioned publication.
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The Celestron Skyris 132C it's a color planetary camera born from the synergy of two great names in the astronomy market. Technology and astronomical imaging knowledge of the German Company The Imaging Source, along with the quality and competence of Celestron, has developed a new series of camera dedicated to high resolution imaging. Easy to use and very high quality, this camera are ideal for users with first experiences of planetary photography but also for those user expert and demanding, with very low cost and perfectly in line with the market price, at the same quality and characteristics of similar products. Their design is completely new, the small dimension of the CMOS APTINA AR0132 1.2 megapixel, making it one of the best camera on the market, also used by the most famous world Astroimagers.
Each Skyris is accompanied with a complete set of softwares dedicated and specifically designed for these camera. Easy to install and use, allow to manage all the control parameters in order to take pictures correctly exposed and well balanced. To complete the kit, is includes all the instructions manuals useful for those users that approach for the first time planetary photography and high resolution.
The Skyris 132C is an excellent planetary imaging camera but also suitable as autoguider. It has not a real ST4 port as the classic dedicated autoguider, the connection is via an RS232 cable from the keypad and connected with a USB adapter to SERIAL (not supplied). The Direct Show or WDM will establish the communication with most popular software such as MaximDL and PHD guiding.
Thanks to OACapture software the Skyris132C can be used with OSX operating systems, for more information and download follow the links on Celestron website.
- APTINA ARO132AT color sensor
- 31.8 mm adapter with filter thread
- Frame rate from 60 fps in full resolution or 200fps at the minimum resolution
- Exposure time from 0.0001 to 1 second
- Software ICAP, IC Capture, DirectShow, FireCapture and Drivers user manual provided on CD
- USB 3.0 interface
- Compatible operating systems Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, OSX
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|Aptina ARO132AT monocromatica
|Sensor dimensions (mm)
|3.54mm x 2.69mm
|Sensor diagonal (mm)
|Pixels dimensions (µm)
|3.75 x 3.75
|A/D converter
|12 bit
|Readout Noise (e-)
|ST4 integrated autoguide port
|Telescope interface
|Portaoculari 31,8mm
|Connection to PC
|USB powered
|Backfocus (mm)
|Weight (gr.)


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Birthday Party
Birthday party entertainment is an essential part of the party. So, call Jonah today to see what he can do to make your birthday party the best ever.
Create Memorable Birthday Parties in Boston MA
Jonah has a passion for creating balloon creations for birthday parties in Boston, MA. Bounce houses can be fun, but take your party to the next level with balloon sculptures and balloon fun! He has done so many different designs that your guests can approach Jonah with a request. The request can be for just about anything. From designs that match your party's theme to spontaneous guest requests. Jonah will entertain and amaze with his skills. If you're having trouble coming up with kid's birthday party ideas, worry no more! Jonah's Twisters amazes and delights at birthday parties for kids of all ages.
What Separates Jonah from the Competition?
Jonah strives to make each balloon twisting a unique experience. He has attended the Twist and Shout Balloon Convention for Six years running. Jonah learns new concepts and techniques from classes and other performers. Jonah has also learned by competing with his fellow balloon entertainers. To book Jonah as the party entertainer for your next birthday party, please call today!
Our Packages
Free Trial
Just a Balloon Artist
1 hour
Balloon sculptures for up to 15 people.
Balloons made by request
$5 an additional child (up to 5 more after 15)
Special balloon for the birthday child
Special rate for more than 20 guests
Balloon Show
45 minutes
Quick balloon hats for the guests up to 20 people
Birthday child is the star of the show
No limit of children for the show
Special balloon for birthday child
Great for events with 20 or more kids
Balloons, Games and a Show
2 hours
5 balloon sculptures made on site (10-15 pre-made before event)
Balloons made by request and before the party
$5 each child after 15 (up to 5 more)
Supper special balloon for birthday child
Special rate for more than 20 guests
Balloons, Games, and a Workshop
95 minutes
5 balloon sculptures made on site (10-15 pre-made before event)
Balloons made by request and before the party
$7 each child after 15 (up to 5 more)
Supper special balloon for birthday child
Special rate for more than 20 guests
Birthdays Party Package Descriptions
Just a Balloon Artist for Your Event
This service is what Jonah does the most. Jonah creates balloon sculptures on demand for the guests. Jonah can create whatever the guests imagine. As the requests are taken and custom sculptures created Jonah can create 15 sculptures in an hour. Also, included is a special sculpture that is presented to the birthday child.
Balloon Show
This is just the balloon show along with simple balloon hats. Not only do you get a great show to involve the entire party. Your guest still receives a balloon. The birthday child will become the star of the show and will get a special birthday balloon.
Balloons, Games, and Show
In order to maximize time, most of the sculptures are created before the party. These party packages include sculptures for up to 20 kids. This package includes a super special balloon for the birthday child. This package includes a 45 minutes balloon show, 45 minutes of games, and 30 minutes of balloon art creation.
Balloons, Games, and Workshop
This is the same package as above, but with a balloon art workshop instead of a show. This package includes a 35-minute balloon workshop, 30 minutes of games, and 30 minutes of balloon art creation.
Additional Costs
The above prices do not include travel fees beyond the Boston area. Prices are subject to change.
Delightful Party Favors
Delight your guests with Jonah's candy cups, the perfect party favor. Candy cups offer limitless options to match the colors and theme of your party. Jonah is able to customize the sculptures to fit the party. These are perfect if you did not have Jonah at your event, but still wanted something amazing. These work well with a custom balloon design or any of the above packages. Balloons can be filled with shredded paper, toys, stickers, candy, and more! Cost range from $8 to $15 plus delivery, but please call to find out the price for your specific design.


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On-demand CRM price comparison
Software as a Service, or on-demand CRM, has transformed the way CRM software is priced. See how the top SaaS vendors stack up against one another.
Software as a Service (SaaS) has radically simplified pricing for CRM software. It's much easier to compare products across the industry. There are some differences however. The chart below provides an at-a-glance look at how the prices compare. List prices anyway. Most companies can negotiate some sort of discount and SaaS renewals and SaaS service level agreements offer other wrinkles as well.
|$5 /user/month
|Contact management for up to 5 users
|$25 /user/month
|Basic sales and marketing for up to 5 users
|Free storage up to 1 GB of data and 1 GB file storage by all users.
|$65 /user/month
|Complete CRM for any size team
|Added fee for offline access, mobile, which are unavailable in lower cost editions. Free storage up to 20MB of data and 600 MB of file storage/user.
|$125 /user/month
|Customize CRM for your entire business
|Added fee for mobile, which is unavailable in lower cost editions. Free storage up to 20MB of data and 600 MB of file storage/user.
|$250 /user/month
|Premier support tailors CRM for your business
|Free storage up to 120 MB of data and 600 MB of file storage/user.
|$65 /user/month
|Basic service and support for any size team
|Extra fee for mobile client. Same storage limits as Sales Cloud.
|$135 /user/month
|Extend service to the web with customization and integration
|Extra fee for mobile client. Same storage limits as Sales Cloud.
|$260 /user/month
|Premier support customizes your service app cloud for your business
|Same storage limits as Sales Cloud.
|$15 /user/month
|Online internal collaboration tool
|$15 for users without a Salesforce.com license
|Free first app that supports up to 100 users.
Platform to create apps fast without having to buy hardware or install software
|$79 /user/month
|$129 /user/month
|Includes order management, upsell/cross-sell, project tracking, partner management, and basic Web site hosting capabilities
|Additional $199 /month cost option including incentive management, advanced site builder and web analytics. Storage over 10GB requires additional subscription fee.
|$34 /user/month
|Using the Power of Choice in deployment, purchase, and use, Microsoft Dynamics is flexible yet familiar and aims to deliver ease of customization and integration
|Promotional pricing available for first 12 months for new customers up until June 30. Storage includes 5GB.
|$75 /user/month
|Expect Embedded Analytics and a Pre-Built Data Warehouse, Call Center, Industry-Specific editions, training options, Customer Care, Consulting Services packages
|Storage includes 15,000 records per user with 100 MB per record for the multi-tenant edition. Extra storage available on a per month basis.
|$360 /user/year
|Organizes sales, marketing and support information in a single application
Minimum 5 users
|Extra storage fees over 1GB or 30 MB per user.
|$600 /user/year
|All of the functionality needed for the most sophisticated customer-facing initiatives
Minimum 5 users
|Extra storage fees past 1 GB or 120 MB per user.
|$110 /user/month
|RightNow App Builder, Knowledge Foundation, and Mission Critical Operations
Total pricing based on multiple factors
|Storage includes 6GB with the instance, 2 GB for each additional external interface, 1 GB for every 50,000 annual sessions.


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