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Join us for all the events we have planned for 2014 Homecoming!
Thursday, October 30
Homecoming Parade: Starts at 6:30 pm. To view a route of the parade click here.
Friday, October 31
Reunions: Reunion dinners for the classes of '54 and '64
Saturday, November 1
Reunions: Reunion socials for the classes of '74, '84, '94, and '04
Dean's Coffee Reception: Come visit the College of Pharmacy 4 hours before kick-off!
Young Alumni Tailgate: Tailgate for the classes of '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, and '14
OSU vs Cal: Time TBA
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The first day of BlizzCon 2016 draws to a close, and what a day it's been! Between celebrating our past, revealing the future for Diablo III, and throwing an anniversary party to remember, there's a lot to cover on all the excitement shaking up the Anaheim Convention Center!
All presented in GLORIOUS RetroVision™. Patch 2.4.3 will be hitting the PTR next week, so keep an eye on the front page for news about patch testing.
Looking Back on Twenty Years in SanctuaryOn December 31, 1996, the world knew true terror as they descended into the haunted depths below Tristram Cathedral. On that fateful day, Diablo brought a whole new experience to the role-playing game genre that continues to resonate with players to this day. Reflecting on our long and storied past, it's crazy to think we went from a game that supported only a single language (English) and introduced the world to Battle.net…to the game's latest iteration, spanning five platforms and 13 languages. We may have also made some other improvements along the way. This year marks the twentieth milestone in the history of the Diablo franchise, and we're honored to have had you all along for the ride through the years. From the very first utterance of the Butcher's iconic "Fresh meat!" to the announcements we've shared with the world today, we thank each and every one of you who have grown alongside this series. It's humbling to have been a part of your lives and we hope we'll continue to hold a special place in your heart for many years to come.
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary—In-Game!What's an anniversary without a party? We've got a very special anniversary event coming up in-game to celebrate all twenty years of our history with you! Join us in Patch 2.4.3 as the Darkening of Tristram kicks off and takes your nephalem back to the first time evil invaded a humble, tiny town in Sanctuary. Head to Old Tristram in Adventure Mode during the month of January to discover a portal where you can explore a Diablo III recreation of the events that transpired in the original Diablo. Filled with iconic enemies, familiar faces, and some old-school items, this event is a nostalgia-packed adventure down memory lane. Transmogrification rewards, achievements, and a few extra surprises await those brave enough to plumb the depths below Tristram.
All presented in GLORIOUS RetroVision™. Patch 2.4.3 will be hitting the PTR next week, so keep an eye on the front page for news about patch testing.

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About Me
Hello! I'm Megha.
I'm on a journey of learning to thrive: to understand myself better, to take care of myself, and to express myself and my gifts more fully. I enjoy working with others on their inner journeys, as a co-traveller and facilitator: enabling them to understand themselves, discover what works for them, and take action.
My most dreaded question to be asked is: What do you do?
I do a lot of things, but not all at once! I create courses and workshops, I facilitate group work, I mentor and coach individuals, I do podcast-style interviews, I write and speak about my experiences, and much more. I'm a creative person, a freelancer, and an entrepreneur. Helloo Sunshine! is the banner under which I carry out my life's work, which revolves around self-leadership and personal development, around empathy and love.
But wait, there is more to me than first meets the eye.
It took me a while to discover the work I truly want to do. Prior to finding my calling, I've worked in strategy and finance, in the corporate and development sectors, in India and the U.S.
My business and development sector leanings still inform my work:
I care deeply about social justice; about building cultures that are inclusive, respectful, and empowering; to consider power and privilege; to look at purpose and contribution.
I care about being practical and effective. I want to bring my love of structure and practicality to doing 'inner work'; to move beyond motivational and inspiring talk and uncover the 'how' and actionable steps.
All of this is sounding very serious and put-together, and I must interject with some silliness:
I'm quite serious about being silly! The truth is, for a long time I was only paying attention to being 'put together' and professional. That felt incomplete. I want to be all of myself and bring all of me to my work. I want to be playful and informal, yet confident and effective. I want to share my sunshine as well as shed light on some of the darkness it emerges from.
Other stuff that makes me, me:
I'm happiest when I'm dancing!
I do a gleeful wiggle when I eat delicious food
I'm a Starting Bloc fellow - a community of inclusive and inspiring individuals who want to make the world a better place
I love the word 'eudaimonia', which means human flourishing and links being happy with being fulfilled
I cry easily, and process my (many) feelings by journaling
Some of the values I hold dear are clarity, freedom, honesty and love
You can learn more about me here:
Note: All images on this website are photographs I have taken or paintings I have made myself :)


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Special Bond | Mid-century Portrait of a Yorkshire Terrier Dog/
If you've ever been a dog owner, you know how special the bond is between you and your furry pal. They have an uncanny ability to sense when you're upset or stressed, nestling their way in to your lap so as to distract you from yourself.
This mid-century portrait painting of a Yorkshire Terrier dog is enough to make your heart pitter patter.
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Research Associate in Energy Efficient Communication Using Combs
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Engineering & Applied Science
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £33,199 to £39,609 per annum
Grade: Grade 08
Contract Type: Fixed Term (36 Months)
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 17 March 2019
Interview Date: Tuesday 26 March 2019
The Aston institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) is the oldest photonic communications research group in the UK. It was founded on the unique combination of advanced fibre grating based devices with state of the art optical communications research. The successful applicant will benefit from full scale experimental, computing, and office resources and facilities to their project a success including a fully equipped system research laboratory, including 400Gb/s test beds, high speed electronic test equipment including 70 GHz real time oscilloscopes, high resolution spectrum analysers, WDM recirculating loops. Simulations will initially be performed on a local 220 core computing cluster whilst large scale simulations will be performed on the ARCHER high performance computer.
The remarkable success of the internet is unquestioned, touching all aspects of our daily lives and commerce. This success is fundamentally underpinned by the tremendous capacity of unseen underground and undersea optical fibre cables and the technologies associated with them. Indeed, the initial surge in web usage in the mid-1990s coincides with the commissioning of the first optically amplified transatlantic cable network, TAT12/13 allowing ready access to information otherwise inaccessible. In parallel with the consistent exponential increase (quadrupling every 4 years) in broadband access rates, optical transceivers used in the core of the communications network have typically grown in bandwidth at the same rate, excepting a small and temporary downturn associated with the introduction of coherent technologies. Today, just as broadband demands begin to outstrip the capabilities of the incumbent technology (twisted pair copper cables) requiring new technology (optical fibre) to be deployed, bandwidth demands in the core network are exceeding the capabilities of single carrier modulation. In this project we will develop low cost all optical techniques to continue to expand the bandwidth of the transceivers which power the internet. Our all optical solution based on optical frequency combs, integrated photonics and advanced digital signal processing has the potential to be compact, suiting applications both within data centres and within the core international networks. The solution will address important challenges at such high bandwidths, such as synchronisation, noise and digital signal processing. If successful EEMC2 will deliver a transponder with more than an order of magnitude more capacity than those commercially available.
The successful candidate will join an established team within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies under the supervision of Professor Andrew Ellis, and will carry out research in purpose-built photonics research facilities at Aston University. They will develop advanced ultra-high capacity optical receivers, addressing limitations of resolution and sampling frequency with novel optical solutions. They will demonstrate the performance benefits of this receiver, and the transmitter developed by our project partner, Dublin City University, in realistic test scenarios including extended tests during secondments to partner institutions. The post is currently offered for a maximum period of 36 months, renewable to a maximum total duration of 48 months.
Applicants for this position should have – a first class honours degree in electronic engineering, applied physics or related subject, a PhD in a field allied to nonlinear optical fibre device development or equivalent industrial experience in the photonic communications industry, technical skills appropriate to the development and communication system testing of high performance receivers and would be free to travel throughout the European Economic Area.
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The hydrogen economy is based on three elements: production, storage, and utilization of hydrogen as an energy carrier. Currently most hydrogen is produced by steam reforming of petroleum. There are still fundamental problems that need to be solved before any sort of hydrogen economy becomes a reality. The U.S. government has pledged $1.7 Billion towards producing commercially available hydrogen powered cars by 2020, and the European commission has similarly created an €2.8 Billion public-private partnership to develop fuel cells [2].
Though hydrogen is the most abundant element, it is never found as a diatomic gas molecule in nature. Historically, hydrogen was generated from adding a metal such as magnesium or zinc to an acid such as hydrochloric acid to produce a metal oxide and hydrogen (H2). This is neither practical nor economical for any large scale process, and currently any large scale hydrogen production is done via steam reformation of natural gas (primarily methane, CH4). The problem here is that natural gas is a non-renewable, carbon-based resource, so this method does not really help atmospheric conditions. Coal gasification, another potential method, faces the same pitfall despite large domestic reserves [3].
There currently is no sustainable method for making hydrogen in any large capacity [4]. If excess electricity can be generated, electrolysis of water can be performed, however this is rarely efficient (20-25% overall efficiency) and is hard to do on any kind of commercial scale economically [1]. Thermochemical cycles have been theoretically shown to be up to 52% efficient in producing hydrogen, and electrolysis would require an electricity generation efficiency of 74% efficient to overcome this figure [4]. Furthermore, even if the electricity used for electrolysis is from renewable sources such as wind or solar panels, this is little more than an energy storage strategy; it would be more efficient to just use this electrical energy that has been generated rather than sacrifice some of the energy in a hydrogen conversion process. Due to the need for load-leveling with intermittent and inconsistent power sources (such as wind and photovoltaic cells), intermediate hydrogen production as energy storage mechanism may in fact be a worthwhile strategy in the future [5]. New innovative methods such as photobiological hydrogen production are being developed. Such technology uses natural processes of living organisms to produce hydrogen. These processes may be able to use saltwater feedstocks, as opposed to pure water used in thermochemical or electrochemical processes, which may be vital in areas where clean water is scarce [3].
Hydrogen is ideally used in a fuel cell due to their high efficiency; hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have efficiencies that are roughly 2.5 times that of gasoline-powered vehicles with internal combustion engines [6]. Fuel cells are not heat engines, and therefore theoretically are not subject to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which states that heat cannot be completely converted into work (since universal entropy tends to increase for any process) [7]. Fuel cells work by reducing oxygen to O2- at the cathode and oxidizing hydrogen to H+ at the anode. The electrons flow from the anode to the cathode, and the H+ and O2- species combine to form water, the only product of hydrogen fuel cells [8]. However while fuel cells are being developed so that they be sold at a lower cost, hydrogen may actually see significant use as a natural gas additive or substitute. Hydrogen will see use in all facets of energy usage, be it transportation, power generation, heating/cooling, and small applications such as cell phones and laptops. In addition to fuel cells, hydrogen can be used in internal combustion engines (ICEs). Though not as efficient, a hybrid-ICE vehicle powered by hydrogen may be 80% as a fuel cell vehicle, which is a considerable improvement over conventional gasoline ICEs [9]. Another potential use is in aviation, where jets would use liquid hydrogen. Hydrogen is a more efficient fuel per unit mass, yet is 4 times less energy dense per unit volume when compared to conventional jet fuel. Due to the inherent safety concerns of air transportation, hydrogen fuel for commercial airlines may be decades away from a reality. Jets will need to be re-engineered to account for larger fuel tanks that can accommodate cryogenic temperatures [10].
[1] Abanades, S., Charvin, P., Flamant, G., and Neveu, P. Screening of water-splitting thermochemical cycles potentially attractive for hydrogen production by concentrated solar energy. Energy, 2006, 31 2805-2822.
[2] Service, R.F. "The Hydrogen Backlash", Science, 2004, 305, 958-961.
[3] Turner, A. "Sustainable Hydrogen Production", Science. 2004, 305, no. 5836, 972-974.
[4] Brown, L. C., J. F. Funk, and Showalter, S.K. "INITIAL SCREENING OF THERMOCHEMICAL WATER-SPLITTING CYCLES FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY GENERATION OF HYDROGEN FUELS USING NUCLEAR POWER", 2000.
[5] Bernal-Agustın, J. and Dufo-Lopez, R. "Hourly energy management for grid-connectedwind–hydrogen systems", Intl. Jour. Hydrogen Energy, 2008, 33, 6401 – 6413.
[6] Dresselhaus, M. et al., "Basic Research Needs for the Hydrogen Economy", 2003, http://www.sc.doe.gov/bes/reports/files/NHE_rpt.pdf
[7] Grant, P. M., "Hydrogen lifts off — with a heavy load", Nature, 2000, 424, 129-130.
[8] Kendall, K. "Hopes for a flame-free future", Nature, 2000, 404, 233-235.
[9] Scrope. M. "Which Way to Energy Utopia", Nature, 2001, 14, 682-684.
[10] Contreras, A., et al., "Hydrogen as aviation fuel: A comparison with hydrocarbon fuels." Intl. Jour. Hydrogen Energy, 1997, 22, no. 10/11, 1053-1060.


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Brushing my daughter's teeth has been a fight ever since they first cut. Sometimes I would have to tackle her down, other times I would give up and just let her suck the toothpaste off the brush. Other parents have admitted the same struggles. However the last few days, I've stumbled upon a remarkable discovery. After hearing her every attempted distraction tactic ("potty!" "milk!" "bed!") I tell her, "If you want to eat cookies, you have to brush your teeth." Like magic, she opens her mouth and allows me to do my job.
As with most parenting, it takes me a while to remember what it was like to be a kid on the receiving end of instructions. I should have remembered long ago that I was the Queen of Why. Why do I have to do that? Why don't we do it differently? Why is the sky blue? On and on. The story goes that my parents would get tired of explaining endless things to me and would eventually call up my grandma to field questions. Or they'd tell me, "You'll understand when you get older." I should have suspected that explaining to my daughter the reason why we brush our teeth would make it less painful.
Of course, up until recently, she did not comprehend enough language for me to explain things. Of all the stages of development, I think the 18-month mark is my favorite so far. She is saying new things all the time and she can communicate her needs and even her interests with us now. One of her main interests at the moment (food-wise) is cookies. Therefore, explaining to her that if she wants to continue eating cookies, she must brush her teeth, makes a lot of sense to her and makes me a happier parent.


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300 Articles and Counting
The Email
"Hi Jodah,
You have hit a pretty impressive milestone—you have published 300 Hubs!
Fun fact: In bowling, 300 is a perfect score - 300 published Hubs are pretty perfect too! ...
I had in fact forgotten that I was approaching the 300 article mark here at HubPages until I received this email after publishing my latest hub It Shows in Your Face: A Tribute to Russ Tyson.
It was my original goal early last year to reach 300 articles by the end of 2016, but due to a number of different circumstances that didn't happen. Anyway, here we are, better late than never... The TRIPLE CENTURY!
Infinity and Beyond!
So, with 300 hubs now behind me the sky is the limit I suppose. As good old Buzz Lightyear would say "It's onto Infinity and beyond!"
Welcome to my 301st article. It probably isn't right to refer to them all as "hubs" because some are on niche sites where they are referred to as "articles" and they prefer reference to "hubs" to be kept to a minimum. Who knows, this may even get selected for one of those .. LetterPile for instance (wishful thinking.)
It's Not So Long Ago ...
It's not so long ago that I wrote my 200th article here, or so it seems. I just checked the date and it was actually published on 5th August 2015. How time flies.
More checking, and I found my 100th article was written on 23rd March 2014, and my very first hub on 10th September 2009 (so long ago).
Now to do a little math, which is not my strongest subject:
- between my first article and 100th: approx. 4 years 6 months.
- between my 100th and 200th articles: approx. 1 year 4 months
- between my 200th and 300th articles: approx. 1 year 10 months
So, that shows I was a slow starter here at HubPages, but had a writing spurt during 2014/15. I know I started 2016 strongly and was writing two or three hubs per week, but things changed in the latter half of the year. It was in my 200th hub I said my aim was to make 300 by the end of 2016.
Dreams and Goals
With still almost seven months until the end of the year, and estimating I can write one article per week, I should be able to churn out 28 to 30 more before 2017 finishes. However, life and personal circumstances often intervene and disrupt any plans, so I won't set a goal ... just sit back and let it happen. What will be will be.
Admittedly, I have written more articles than the majority of the 518 people I follow, but there are a number of writers here at HubPages that I can't even get close to as far as their article production. I just dream about this type of dedication to writing. Every writer's circumstances are different so you can't really compare output but these are a few who I admire:
- Dream On: 1940 hubs in 7 years
- Tony DeLorger: 1425 hubs in 6 years
- Kenneth Avery: 1389 hubs in 6 years
- Bill Holland: 1226 hubs in 5 years
- Whonunuwho: 1130 in 5 years
- Eric Dierker: 782 in 5 years
- Valkaras: 206 hubs in 22 months
There are others who have written more than me but these are the ones who stand out.
How to Judge Your Best and Most Successful Articles
I'm interested to know how others determine what is their best or most popular articles and whether these are different or the same.
For instance, my article that has received the most views "ever" is: More Amazing Coincidences or Synchronicity.
The article with the most views in the last 30 days is: Companion Planting in the Garden. (probably due to seasonal traffic)
Whereas, the one with the most comments is: How to Make the World's Best Scrambled Eggs.
My thinking is that the article with the most views ever would be the most popular topic/subject overall with Internet searchers, but not necessarily my best piece of writing.
The one with the most views in the last 30 days could be the same, but as I said above maybe because it is on a seasonal topic that is currently relevant.
Oh, and even though a lot of people say that you shouldn't write poetry on HubPages and expect it to be successful, I do have a poetry hub that is in my top four of all-time views: My Friend the Oak.
I personally think the article with the most comments, therefore, should be an indication that it is the "best." I value the opinions of my fellow hubbers more than I do the general Google public who tend to search on a need to know information basis rather than the quality of writing.
I know most people rate the article that makes them the most money as their best.
*Please tell me your opinion in the comments.
© 2017 John Hansen
Great article, thanks for sharing those inspiring figures. Writing is a real passion of mine and something I am looking to improve as I write. I am fairly new to the HubPages community. This is very motivational for me.
You've been pumping them out, John! I enjoy everything you write. And guess what? I'm a 1957 model, too!
John, how long did it take for you to create these 300 amazing Hubs? I only have around 60, or so.. I have been on Hubpages for 3 months. It's just that sometimes I have to do chores, and things, (feed pets, grocery shopping, eat, brush my teeth, pay bills, ETC.. errr). It's difficult for me to step away from my writing, though :-(
Congratulations, Wish I had 300 hubs.
300 hubs...wow! Congrats!!!
Congratulations! 300 is a very impressive milestone. I had actually signed up on HubPages three years ago and left my account dormant. I had forgotten that I even had an account. Then about a few weeks ago I decided to write my first article. I have written over twenty more since then. I plan on sticking around for a while and writing a lot more. It's nice to see how prolific some people, like the ones you listed, are on HubPages.
Thank you for your advice John. I use a old computer with windows 2003/2007 XP. I find ebooks formatting easy with the help of Smashwords free Ebook with instructions. I normally type my document in word and forward it in word to Smashwords as well. I also make a copy of my work, just in case. In fact I also use Smashwords formatting book to format my ebooks for Amazon. But the soft cover books at createrspace is not so easy. I know I have to study the ebook they send me. It is just so time consuming if you do not get it right the first time.
John, first of all, congratulations are in order!
Happy Hubbiversary! (+ Articliversary)
Success or rather the way you feel about your success depends on what and who you compare yourself with. To me, 300 articles is not a goal, it isn't even a dream.
Yes, I've been "around" for six and a half years and wrote most of my stuff back in 2011 (75%) - 2012 with the last hub/article in 2013. I published or almost published 100 articles, but then I deleted a quarter of my work. If I did not delete, but simply unpublished it, I would have hit my 100... Having said all that - what does it change? Statistics, I mean.
Being completely and utterly unknown and unsuccessful not-even-a writer I judge my work by the degree of how much I love it. I never even start writing anything pedestrian (what's the point?), but if I start (it would have been better if I didn't) I'm going all the way to creating Art (in my view) which nobody needs and nobody reads (understandably).
I know what to write to get some traffic, but I invariably fall flat on my artistic face. I cannot help it. That was partially the reason when I just stopped writing. I had no intention...
And then I slipped again. If you ask me, my "best" hubs are my latest because I love them like "A Wedding Dress..." and "Cha Cha Cha" (great success, right!) My best is what makes me laugh (especially years after) or what makes me feel good. I cannot write for others - it's only - hit or miss - they like it, they don't.
As it any wonder I'm so successful?
So, I'd say "300" is impressive, especially given that production is unevenly distributed.
Or as my son's teacher used to say "Celebrate your successes".
So, celebrate!
Thank you for the encouragement Jodah, you never know when your luck will change. As a matter of interest, how did you manage to format your book at Createrspace? I have downloaded their ebook on formatting, I am stuck with the instructions on getting the pg numbers on the right page. It is so frustrating, I have tried for about 2 months now. When I do my file the numbers are on the right side. As soon as I load it to Createrspace they go on the wrong page. This is for a soft cover book. I must admit I have not studied the instructions, but will have to do it soon. Did you find this difficult?
Hi Jodah, Congratulations. To write 300 hubs is an amazing accomplishment. I hope to eventually publish 100 hubs. My hub that got the most views in the shortest period was the one on 'Aloe Vera,' I am passionate about aloe vera. I tried everything to get this hub passed, and eventually removed it and placed it on my blog. I have now included it in a short eBook called 'Beauty and Health Benefits of Aloe Vera,' which I sell on Smashwords. It is only 7000 words long, but I think the info is worth it. It also includes 'Folk Remedies. I love Smashwords because they are so easy to publish at. I downloaded their free ebook on formatting, and while in the beginning I was terrified at having to do the formatting by myself, now it is a breeze. If you do something wrong, they return it and tell you what to fix. That is how I learned. When I have completed 100 hubs, I will take time off to write my 'best seller,' high hopes, but if not a best seller, at least one that sells well. My first novel was obvious not my best and yet has so far sold the most copies. My second novel, which I sell only on kindle, has been a big disappointment. I really thought this was a good novel, 'A Bride for Jake,' and yet it has not sold well. I think I have learned a lot by writing the first two, so hope for the best with no 3. They say that if you write 10 novels, one will sell well. Hope it is no 3 and not no 10. After no 3, I will carry on and hopefully get to publish 200 hubs. Not sure if I can ever reach that goal, but will try. I love your poems.
Sorry I'm late, Jodah. I'm only now catching up with so many hubs after having to take a quasi-leave from HP for a bit. Congratulations, John! You have always been one of my favorite writers, and it's such a pleasure to see you here. You are an inspiration to us -- more than you know. :-) Thank you.
Congratulations! You shared hubs with great value and keep that up!
Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Thanks John :D
Congrats!! ;) I won't reach 300, I simply don't have enough time, but congrats to you!!
YAY!! I'm coming over!! LOL...
What a great way to write a post on you reaching 300 articles. Thanks for that. It was very informative. I've only reached 120 articles within 3 years, and that includes the chapters of my novel: The Self Employed Housewife.
I do have very limited time in a day and it can take me sometimes a whole day to write one article, that includes the images and looking for videos. After the article has been live, I then have to write a blog post that is leading up and linking a new article.
I love being a writer on Hubpages and who knows one day I will have reached the 200 mark, and then I will maybe write a post like you have done. Very inspiring.
Congratulations! I also love your images that go so well with what you write. 300 Articles! Yes, this is something to celebrate and to be proud of. I would celebrate with a gallon of Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and Cookie Dough Ice Cream, too, then smothered in a glaze of Caramel and lots of thick, whipped cream, and marshmallows!
Congratulations Jodah!!! And more than that, 300 interesting hubs. Always something new and different, entertaining and enlightening.
Congratulations John for achieving this wonderful milestone! Milestones give us further motivation and inspiration to write more . I have always admired you for your writings and as a friend.
Wish you all the best and many more milestones to come. Enjoyed going through this one as well.
My most viewed article is a recipe hub but the ones I consider to be the best do not fetch that many page views .
Thank You!
Congrats on 300!
We don't have the same ideas on everything, but you are one of the most talented and likeable people on this site.
A huge congratulations and an applause. You keep writing interesting hubs that keep people coming back by continuing to inspire other hubbers. I am happy just to write one poem hub and express my thoughts and feelings. I remember years ago before Hub Pages was around I would just write for myself and a few friends. My friends weren't interested so I would just put them in a folder and box them up. Now I am still always learning and writing and I have a chance to find people who have some of the same thoughts I have and share ideas and dreams. Thank you so much for mentioning me in your hub. I hope your day is filled with endless amount of happiness that spreads faster than a wild fire to all your hubbers. Have a great afternoon.
Congratulations on this milestone and on to 1,000 -- that seems like infinity to me. Traffic, quality, and comments do not align for me personally. It's a strange mix.
With leadership a "hot topic" of the day, my poem "A Haiku - Leadership" has done pretty well lately (c. 1,200 Views) while of my own 1,013 total Hub entries my most viewed (4,332) was also a political article entitled "How Long Do Representatives and Senators Usually Serve Once They Are Elected?"
You are correct that poems seem to consistently get rewarded with lower scores for the same intense efforts, but I would do well to ask myself whether or not I am less talented (if that is possible) writing poetry than writing something else.
Congratulations, and what a great way to begin the next 300. I think goal-setting it important. It keeps us focused and helps prioritize. But, also important to remain flexible and not beat oneself up if a goal isn't reached in time.
I'm not sure when I became aware of your writing--probably two years ago. I don't think I've missed a one (although admittedly I don't always comment. My bad).
You are a gifted writer and I hope you'll keep entertaining us with your incite and wit.
This is great Jodah! Bravo & Congratulations for reaching an impressive milestone! You've earned the praise!
Good Works John
First let me congratulate you on writing 300 articles. I like to think that my best is yet to arrive. Inspiration has been waning as of late, but I just wait until my muse say's, " let's write Ruby " and of course I'm thrilled to be inspired once again. I think I've read most, if not all, of your hubs- articles. Your poetry is my favorite. Your ability to rhyme is amazing.
I loved reading your chronology of success. I, too, have goals for hub production. They are not as lofty as yours. For example, I hope to hit 100 hubs by the end of the year. I have been writing for HubPages since January of 2014. My production has been disrupted for a wide range of reasons (e.g., surgery, moving, etc.), but I keep coming back. Also, I write for other sites, so that's 100 just for HubPages alone. I think it's important to have goals. I compete only against myself.
Congrats to you, and keep those hubs (articles) coming!
Congratulations, John. It's a wonderful, great achievement. I may not be reading all your articles. But, whatever I read, each one is a great article. (I like this 'article' word). Now, I need to look at those 3 articles mentioned by you. The most viewed and others. And, you mentioned some good names here who are adored with that many articles to their credit. I know only Bill Holland and Eric Dierker on that list. I should now look at those great others also. Thanks for sharing it.
So, you are 1957 model and 6 years younger than me. That's nice. Wish you more achievements and Congratulations once again.
Congratulations on the milestone, John! 300 articles is a great achievement.
Hey, congratulations, John! Nice milestone for sure. What I like about your 300 is that all of the ones I've read, and I've read quite a few, are quality articles and poems. There hasn't been a dud in the lot, so to speak. So bravo not only for the milestone but also for your dedication to your craft and your refusal to just post any old crap.
How do I determine my best? I don't think I've written it yet. :) HP has determined, and views and comments determined, that my letter to my birth mother was my best. I don't think I agree simply because I know I can do much better.
Anyway, Happy Sunday my friend.
John---Congratulations! It feels so great to be a part of a writing community, but also to know that so many folks are reading the products of your inspirations. 300 times somebody said: "Of course, that's John!" Keep writing my friend, keep expressing that best in you, and people will not only know your art, but the creative soul behind it.
John, cogratulations on attaining such a remarkable feat of writing 300 hubs. I admire your writing, in fact, I was drawn to the hubpages by reading some of the wonderful poems penned by you. I wish you great success and fame in the world of writing.
Congratulations,Jodah for your achievements. May you accomplish more in the coming years. Wishing you the best.
Great Mercedes! Great article, John! Congrats on the getting to 300. I think you deserve to sit back and just let them happen now.
I found that giving myself a goal worked well in my early time at HubPages but now I don't need to egg myself on; I let the muse dictate - and, as you say, life itself. I too have had lots of interruptions lately, all worthy in themselves, so we shouldn't feel pressure to keep up the numbers.
As to one's best or favourite, my favourites are the ones I felt passionate enough to write and therefore seemed to come from the soul and be more powerful - purely a personal view, not meaning to blow my own trumpet.
I like your articles and your poetry alike as you are good at both - many cannot manage the two.
May you continue writing as long as you enjoy it and for our continued delight!
I really liked your breakdowns. It was kind of cool to look at the dates. I think since 2014 I have not missed a single article of yours. And there is a reason for that ;-)
Congratulations Jodah!!! A milestone for any writer here at HP to focus on. Wow! Those are interesting titles for the best of the best from your portfolio. Seems those other Hubbers give us a mark to aim for too. Along with your accomplishment I see new horizons to aim for. I best get going on a goal like ya'll did :-)
I think it would be hard to pick the best of the best for a person of their own portfolio. Traffic would indicate something. I don't think with what I have learned over the past year my highest gernerating traffic hub is my best. People really don't spend much time on it. I think they look at the many pics of the how-to article and bounce. Google analytics will tell you time on an article. Of course, poems will have short read times. And, then comments is an indicator as you shared. And, then there are scores. Maybe a spread sheet giving values to each category and the largest sum is the best of the best?
Again, with admiration Congratulations!!!
Good work John, keep them coming!


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This extremely soft striped turtle-neck is a great winter basic. Light grey with a darker grey tuxedo stripe, you can dress this top up or down. The fabric is buttery to the touch and stretchy. The extra fabric along the neck mimics an infinity scarf without the extra bulk and always hangs just right. You will love this twist on the classic turtleneck. This is a special edition fabric and will not be restocked.
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For our 2019 project, Judith, we are looking for children with strong, unbroken voices to sing solo roles in both the concert performance and recording of C Hubert H Parry's oratorio.
For more information and an application form contact Gabbi Freemantle at firstname.lastname@example.com or via the contact form.
Entrants must be aged 9-14 (inclusive) on Wednesday 3 April 2019.
Download application form and audition information below:
Judith 2019 application and audition information
Education is at the heart of the work of the LESF. We constantly strive to widen the knowledge of English song among the current generation and to preserve and enlarge it for future generations. We are also committed to broadening the standard English song repertoire, which for many singers often consists of a handful of pieces. It is common to find gems among many lesser-performed areas of the repertory, and uncovering those is a constant joy for all of us.
The LESF's advancement of education takes places in several ways:
- Our concerts, always reasonably priced and with special rates for students and children, explore the world of English song and its performance. Some of the world's foremost exponents of their art have performed at the LESF, including Ann Murray DBE, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside and many more.
- Our many pre-concert talks have been given by such leading figures as Professor Jeremy Dibble and Judith Weir CBE, Master of the Queen's Music.
- 2016's Songs of the Somme saw our first full educational project in collaboration with Wilton's Music Hall and their educational department. A tailor-made, interactive performance of Songs of the Somme was given to local schoolchildren, preceded by a talk about the historical context of the songs and poetry and followed by a Q&A session with the performers. This opportunity to converse with the musicians was one of our educational highlights so far! Get in touch via the contact form if you would like to assist our project financially.


text: Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 17th day of March 2015, Mr. Angus Coombs Gould of Bear Cove was in his 71st year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his sons Alvin(Mary), Roland(Myrtle), Wade(Paula), Daughter Lorraine(Clay)Taylor, Grandchildren Gavin C. Gould(Chasity), Sheldon C. Gould(Kayla), Ashley Taylor(Marlin), Clay Taylor Jr.( Courtnay), Keirsten C. Gould(Brandon), Christopher C. Gould(Kiana), Great Grandchildren Anna C. Gould, Chace Williams Gibbons, Keegan Dyck, Kate C. Gould, Partner of Colleen C. Gould, Jarvis Genge. He was predeceased by his wife Viola and daughter Colleen. Visitation was held at the St. Boniface's Anglican Church in Bear Cove from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday March 22nd 2015 with Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.


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Cheat Sheet:Beach Wedding Styling
As the weather continues to warm up we can look forward to beautiful outdoor locations for the wedding season ahead and theres nothing more romantic and picturesque than a beach wedding.
However, it can pose a myriad of wardrobe puzzles for the bride and groom to solve. Traditional suits can look over the top and out of place. Bridesmaids can look too casual next to the bride in an effort to create a "laid back" vibe. And another big riddle is whether everyone should wear shoes on the sand?
Between us, the team at The Bridesmaid Studio has witnessed, participated in or been involved somehow in an infinite amount of weddings and wedding related decisions. So, we feel we can give you the scoop and let you tick these styling conundrums off your never ending wedding planning to do list.
Scroll down to enjoy our nifty cheat sheet.
Don't fight the environment:
This idea is two fold. Firstly, we mean physically. Style your hair, makeup and dress in a way that a little breeze or moisture isn't going to break down your look and leave you disappointed with the photos. This is easy to do, just discuss with your hair and make up team. They know what works best against the elements.
Secondly, we mean aesthetically. Your back drop will naturally be fresh, bright and the tone dictated by the sand, sky and sea. We strongly recommend you own this and roll with it rather than competing with it. Don't add too many extra colours or structures to this back drop as it's most beautiful and effective the way it is.
Set the dress code:
Theres no reason that a beach wedding has to be more casual than other weddings if you don't want it to be. There are ways to achieve a beautiful polished and elegant event even at the beach.
Our first tip is to address the dress code on the wedding invitations to avoid the risk of people turning up underdressed. Cocktail is usually a safe option.
Another hot tip is a archway for the focus point of the ceremony and to frame the bride and groom. This adds a huge amount of polish and structure to an otherwise really open space. People also create great looks with sea gras and straw mats on the floors too allowing furniture and shoes to be used.
Bridesmaid dresses:
Its seems common for people to pick bridesmaid gowns to match the sand. This is hard to do well. We feel it better practice to choose a tone of blue to create an elegant and harmonious colour pallet that stills pops in the photos. If blue is not for you pastels are also really effective.
In general long gowns keep a lot more uniformity and neatness and don't necessarily mean formality. There are plenty of boho or relaxed styles in our ranges that are long.
Say no to Kitsch decorations:
People love a theme and don't get us wrong we like a little nautical or under the sea but don't go nuts. It is our best advice that less is more. It will achieve an elegant and simple setting for you to shine. Too many hanging starfish or "gone fishin" signs are very common and overdone. Don't be a number!
Guide the boys:
Ladies, its really not their area of expertise so lets give them a guiding hand.
The bride's gown should be the benchmark for the level of formality for the bridal party. If she is wearing a big gown, then perhaps opt for a more elevated dress code. For the boys, the groom should really only wear a tux if the dress code is formal for everybody including the guests. His groomsmen should then also wear them then too.
Most people don't do formal for a wedding on the beach if we're totally honest but it is your day. If you're looking to create a chic and polished look suitable for the beach encourage the boys towards a lighter tone for the suits and even an open neck (no tie) looks great too.
Pack the essentials:
Anyone hosting an outdoor event in summer does assume a level of responsibility due to the weather. Water must be near and available throughout the ceremony. It helps with the longevity of the whole event, trust us.
People also opt for cute fans, hats or parasols for guests too if they will be outside for a while. You can find an infinite number of well priced options on Etsy.
I also suggest some sunblock wouldn't go astray.
Fancy foot work:
So, after all this golden advice you are still thinking "but what about their shoes?"
We advise giving guests the choice by providing a simple yet affective basket (cleverly signed of course) for them to put their shoes in upon entering the ceremony. If you want to be super fancy, its also possible to do a "shoe valet" with a ticket system.
For the bridal party, we're going to go with a)leave shoes on. Its possible for the boys to wear loafers without socks and still look neat and tidy. The girls if wearing long dresses can opt for flat sandals or comfortable low heels as you wont see their feet anyway.
Hopefully we have diminished some of your queries for planning a beach wedding!
Please find our bridesmaid gown recommendations in the gallery below.


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I was frustrated by the food search results, particularly finding seasonal cooking dishes. So I designed a mobile app to connect healthy foodies who can help each other to discover seasonal dishes and share recipes in the community. Beachhead target is 24-to-44-year old health-conscious females living in urban cities.
Instead of having users enter the ingredients, a deep learning food image recognition system will aid the process, to prefill the ingredients and let users add additional information if needed.
One of the challenges will be matching an accurate food database and images. I plan to leverage an existing API service to reach a more accurate result in the future.


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|Ladies with Umbrellas
Yesterday I've spend a beautiful day, painting the whole day watercolors with friends in a studio. It was a selflearning workshop and we had have a gorgeous time together. The theme was "people in watercolors" and we tried many different ways. This is the one you drop some pigments on your paper, let them run and see what they create. Finally make some contours with a watercolor pencil, that's it.
Colors from Daniel Smith - Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Neutral Tint and Winsor & Newton - Permanent Rose and Watercolor Marker Lamp Black. Paper Fabriano Artistico 100% Cotton 300g/m2 - 9" x 12" - 23 x 30,3 cm.
I wish you all a beautiful start into the new week. May light and colors be with you !!
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Aberystwyth is named Teaching University of the Year 2018
Breathtaking mountain scenery, beaches, fresh air and now stand-out teaching — Aberystwyth University has overhauled its offer to students after years of performing poorly in the league tables.
It has gone through a revolution in its teaching to create a virtual learning environment so students get the most out of their courses.
All lectures are recorded online and a new "tutor dashboard" enables teaching staff to monitor the progress of students. Work for assessment is submitted electronically and feedback is received promptly online.
Listening to students' feedback has been crucial. Most universities carry out evaluations at the end of the year. However, Aberystwyth's feedback takes place mid-semester, to have an immediate impact on the way that courses are taught.
An online feedback mechanism called "Tell…


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As I continue building the Centering Prayer and TM pages for the site, I am struck by a couple things. First, I think it's really interesting to see how people bring their own paradigms to the experience of TM. Some people seem to talk about it strictly as a relaxation technique. Some speak about their own creativity being tapped and released. Some experience physical health benefits and see it as a way to a better physical condition. And some interpret their experience in terms of spirituality or religion and their connection to God – however they want to define that word.
Another thing I am struck by is the lack of any talk in TM about emotional struggles that may stem from periods of deep meditation. Everything is framed in positives. If there is a spiritual journey involved in TM, it seems to be a straight incline up to "bliss-consciousness." That sounds nice.
In Centering Prayer, and in the Christian contemplative tradition as a whole, the spiritual journey is one of ups and downs, filled with many sunny days, but also "dark nights." It is a painful process for the soul to become unattached to all that is not God. A trial by fire. Listen to how several authors in the Centering Prayer movement talk about the struggles involved in the practice:
"I call this third moment in the circular movement of Centering Prayer 'the unloading of the unconscious.' 'Unloading' refers to the experience of psychological nausea that occurs in the form of bombardment of thoughts and feelings that surge into our awareness without any relationship to the immediate past. That lack of connection with the source of painful thoughts or feelings is what identifies them as coming from our unconscious...Having carried this emotional pain for twenty or thirty years (or longer), the evacuation process may be extremely painful..."
– Thomas Keating, Intimacy with God
"...we are used to thinking of spiritual transformation as an ascent. The effects of a spiritual practice, we expect, are to make us calmer, more able to cope, more filled with equanimity.
The Divine Therapy model, however, suggests a different scenario: that the ascent is inextricably bound to a descent into the ground of our own psyche (this would be the principle of kenosis viewed from a psychological standpoint). Thus, periods of psychological ferment and destabilization are signs that the journey is progressing, not that it is a failure. As a practice of meditational prayer loosens repressed material in the unconscious, the initial fruits of spiritual practice may not be the expected peace and enlightenment, but destabilization and the emergence into consciousness of considerable pain.
One woman in our group in Maine experienced this process particularly vividly. After only a few weeks of regular practice of Centering Prayer, she found herself increasingly tense and irritable, and frequently went home from meditation to pick a fight with her husband. She was tempted to quit, but with the encouragement of the group she stayed on and cooperated with the process. What was happening (rather quickly in her case) was that a brittle control – keeping everything at a superficial level of "niceness" – collapsed almost immediately in the face of her immersion into contemplative silence. She found herself fact to face with a deep guilt about what was in fact her second marriage and a terror that God would punish her and her husband with cancer. Needless to say, "resting" in such a God was not a tranquil experience! But with a good deal of courage she has been able to face these feelings, work through them, and re-establish a relationship with both her husband and God on a deeper, freer level.
In my own practice of this prayer, I have learned by repeated experience that the "reward" for a period of committed sitting is often the emergence of a patch of pain long buried and several days of emotional turmoil. Keating calls it "the archaeological dig." As trust grows in God and practice becomes more stable, we penetrate deeper and deeper down to the bedrock of pain, the origin of our personal false self. The results are often personally horrifying, but again, says Keating, this does not mean that the spiritual journey is a failure, but that it is doing its job."
– Cynthia Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening
"...we should expect recurring difficult periods as he leads us into deeper and deeper freedom through a more thoroughgoing purification."
– Basil Pennington, Centering Prayer: Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form
"The whole process is an ongoing interior purification, indeed a kind of purgatory. First when one begins to practice this kind of prayer regularly it may seem peaceful, but after a while, as the unconscious begins to unload, one is bombarded with thoughts to such an extend that one may think the practice is a complete failure and definitely not meant for you. This is where it is tempting to give up and revert to more 'meaningful' kinds of prayer. This following passage from The Cloud sounds a lot like this interior work of purification, although it is not couched in such direct terms:
How wonderfully is a man's love transformed by the interior experience of this nothingness and this nowhere. The first time he looks upon it, the sins of his whole life rise up before him.
At times the sight is as terrible as a glimpse of hell and he is tempted to despair of ever being healed and relieved of his sore burden. Many arrive at this juncture in the interior life but the terrible, comfortless agony they experience facing themselves drives them back to thoughts of worldly pleasures.
He who patiently abides in this darkness will be comforted and feel again a confidence about his destiny, for gradually he will see his past sins healed by grace...Slowly he begins to realize that the suffering he endures is really not hell at all, but his purgatory.
And finally there will come a moment when he experiences such peace and repose in that darkness that he thinks surely it must be God himself.
The problem, of course, is trying to get people not to give up too soon, when the going gets really tough. When our imagination seems to have so much going on in it and the very use of the sacred word seems completely futile, we may feel we couldn't possibly be praying. This could indeed be the 'hell' that the author of The Cloud describes above. For those who are able to persevere, however, the reward is the healing of so many of these pains. Nevertheless, it certainly does take commitment to the journey."
– Murchadh O' Madagain, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious
Personally, my initial experience of Centering Prayer was like finding a whole new way to view reality. It was unbelievable. I remember thinking the exact words: If I practiced this twice a day, I would be invincible. But since the initial experience, there have certainly been ups and downs. Even when I am very consistent in my practice (and my own consistency comes and goes), it certainly doesn't always give me days filled with love, joy, and peace. Sometimes, in fact, I seem to experience more anxiety/worry/"darkness" than I had before.
According to those who have been on the path far longer than I, this is the shape of the journey.
I have yet to find anyone from the TM community talk in these types of terms (psychological anxiety, "dark nights," etc.), but it would be interesting to hear the perspectives of those who practice TM about this.


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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Organizer Like Serene Spaces Links
Several spaces are made exceptional with constant maintenance, but many homeowners choose to improve the aesthetic appeal of their homes by attempting home improvement projects or completely redesigning their rooms. Nonetheless, sometimes, you can considerably upgrade the appearance of a space by just reorganizing the items that are inside it. If you are thinking about reorganizing the rooms in your home, it is best to entrust most of the heavy work to the experts. This takes most of the obligations off of your back. A professional organizer like Serene Spaces Links will make sure that you will receive the best enduring value from your space, when it comes to aesthetics, function and design. Below are some of the most essential advantages of choosing a professional organizer.
Organizing a room in your home does not only make your property more attractive, it also significantly increases the resale value of your home. This is why is a good decision to hire a professional organizer instead of doing the job yourself. A professional organizer will have your preferences and tastes in mind and will help you make the space function and look as it was designed to – with no guesswork, and some of your input and confidence. The professional organizer is also accountable for the completion of the task and any minor undertakings that ought to be done towards the end of the project to wrap it up and finish inside within the specified time.
Although your level of skill with a tool set may be quite good, hiring a professional home organizer can still be the best option to save some money. Homeowners who are not familiar with the principles of efficient organization will sometimes do the project all alone, without a professional organizer to keep property and people safe or the knowledge to ensure a successful project. Professional organizers are available to fill in that knowledge or personnel gap and to make sure that your space functions as planned. A professional home organizer will give a moderate and reasonable cost estimate contingent upon the size and extent of the space, and even work with you to come up with a sensible financing plan.
If you have chosen to hire a professional home organizer, you will be happy to realize that you settled on an great decision. Returning home to a clutter-free and functional space at the end of a challenging day is a perfect way to get you to appreciate your life more. A professional organizer can furnish you with various options that you can select from in order to make a space that makes your home more beautiful and pleasant to reside in.
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text: Clint Chase March 28, 2013 Clint Chase March 28, 2013 We are excited to announce the cutting of the first Jewell kit of many in the US and Canada. This kit is going not to an amateur but to French & Webb boatbuilders in Belfast, Maine to be custom built for a customer in Norway, Maine. Stay tuned for construction photos!


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Today I read an article on partial-birth abortion. I always knew that partial-birth abortion was an abortion that was preformed during the end of the 2nd or beginning of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, but I never knew the exact details of the procedure itself. I honestly don't know what to say...
I sat on the couch and cried. I cannot understand how any human, especially the pregnant woman and operating doctor, can willingly involve themselves in something so completely inhumane. The only way to describe what is being done is murder. It is as simple as that. To murder a viable baby is so disgusting and so selfish.
I have heard all the arguments before..."what about if a woman is raped?" or "what about those unfortunate cases of incest?" or "what if the woman's life is at risk?". We live in the 21st century. Rape is no longer an excuse for an abortion because of the education of women these days. We have all been taught about rape kits and the benefit to the woman of not only being medically examined after a rape has occured, but also in aiding in the arrest and prosecution of the accused rapist. Incest falls under the same category as rape. As for protecting the health of the mother, all I know is that if I were in the position where a possible pregnancy compromised my health, I simply would not get pregnant. If once I were pregnant there were complications to my health, I would go the course and trust in God. I would never choose to murder so that I could live.
There is currently a ban on partial-birth abortion nationwide and additional bans exist state-to-state. But there are definitely those who believe that this should be legal and available to women in support of a woman's right to choose. What about the rights of that child? How is it that we live in a country that is so conscious about everyone else's rights (black, white, gay, straight, etc.) yet we can allow a baby with no voice be discarded without batting an eye?
Don't get me wrong, I am against all forms of abortion, but for some reason this particular form (and forms similar to it) really enrages me. If a woman chooses to have sex outside of marriage she needs to be responsible. Free birth control is widely available and easily accessible. If a woman does get pregnant and does not want that child, adoption is the way to go.
Women need to take responsibility for their actions and stop buying into the lie that this quick fix will solve everything.


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Update on WordPressDirect software
I received a comment from Marty Rozmanith who says he is the creator of WordPress Direct. (I'm taking this at face value, I haven't verified this and have no reason to doubt him.) Unfortunately it went in my spam queue and I rarely, if ever, check there. Since I believe in open discussion and truth in advertising, I'm posting his comment here for you to read and develop your own opinions. (It's also approved as a comment in the original post.)
Hello, I am the creator of WordPressDirect. I want to provide some facts about our service
The content software included with the paid accounts does NOT scrape content. It only takes content from sites where people create content for with the INTENT of syndication, such as YouTube and eZine directories. Unless you specifically (as an author) post your content on one of these services, it cannot end up being found by our software.
Since the service was launched, we have received 2 copyright violation notices for content, and both were addressed immediately. These were caused by publishers (not our users) circulating content they didn't have permission for in eZine directories, not due to our methods. We take copyright issues very seriously.
Forget the content publishing for a second…We save people time and frustration in setting up a a search-engine optimized blog. Not just any old blog. A blog that would take you a day to build yourself. Worpress experts have said as much on the 30 Day Challenge forum. We just make it easier for a user's own written content to get noticed by Google and Yahoo for your target phrase – and we do it for Free.
People keep ignoring the fact that most of our users write their own content. Why? We and our 30 Day Challenge partners clearly explain why a blog creator needs to create their own unique content in the 30DC lessons.
It's as if we force users to use our content software on their blogs. We do not. We teach our users how to use this software correctly (see the example site at www.vintageelectricguitarblog.com) to add value to their uniquely written content on their blog. If it is OK to find a YouTube video yourself and embed it in your blog, is it not OK to have a piece of software to make it easier? Hopefully you see my point.
There are many pre-conceived notions about blogging and the use of such technology, and many are lumping WordPressDirect in with previous stupid attempts to game Adsense.
One rule remains true from that time…
If you spam your own blog, using our stuff or anybody else's you are a fool. You will be de-indexed by Google and then nobody will notice your content.
Mary permalinkDecember 5, 2008 3:57 pm
Setting up a website for the purpose of artificially improving search engine rank is wrong no matter where you get your content.
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5 tips : How to write a vision for your life
ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ noun - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
Whether it be wanting to be the first female premier league coach or setting up a play school as a child where I had the role of every teacher teaching my cousins (who I'm sure don't miss that time lol!) - there was always something in me that meant I was constantly imagining where I wanted to be which in turn shaped how I spent my time. The danger with my approach though was that what I wanted to do changed every few months - I would have passion for something which would then fizzle out.
But then something changed when I was 19. I realised my passion was great but unless it was channeled and somewhat structured (which as a creative was hard) it wouldn't amount to much. Vision for our lives is important as it gives us a focus, it gives us excitement especially during mundane tasks and also helps us make decisions about what we should and shouldn't invest our time in.
Anyone who knows me knows that one of the things I'm most passionate about in life is about leading a life of passion with a purpose. I'm very much still on the journey so I'll probably share my thoughts in future blog posts but these are my top 5 thoughts on how to start to create a vision for your life:
1. Create space to think
Our world is so fast-paced and especially if we live in cosmopolitan cities, life can be so busy. Whether it be intense jobs, or investing time in relationships and friendships, keeping up with life errands and finding time to work-out, it can be difficult to ever get time out.
When I first graduated, I used to spend most of my money on trips to New York on my own. It was amazing meeting new people, stepping out of my comfort zone and just getting inspired creatively. One thing I've found really helpful is to take time out - particularly in different environments. New experiences and environments give us the opportunity to think and reflect which is so needed for pursuing our personal, business or life vision. It doesn't always have to be extended time, it might only be possible to have pockets here and there - whether it be a meal on our own, doing something relaxing that we're unfamiliar with - these nuggets of time help us get inspired and will help us dream big.
2. Speak to people who know you and get a mentor/coach
Often those closest to us see things and potential in ourselves that we don't see. One thing I'm grateful for is the words of encouragement spoken into my life by Ayo, my parents and close friends. They have helped spark inspiration or say to me - you'd be good at this, or why don't you try that. When I've hit a brick wall with trying to make a plan, spending time with people who know me and my passion but are one step back so have a good perspective has helped immensely.
Another thing that has been invaluable to me has been some of the mentors and coaches I have. Mentors are people whose life we admire and in some way want to emulate who have walked the road ahead. Many of mine have been vulnerable enough to share not just their successes but sometimes their learnings/mistakes which help me think about my own path I would like to carve out. Recently I've also got a coach. A coach can help us think strategically about our vision - so not just what we want to achieve but how we will do it and they keep us accountable.
3. Seek knowledge to get inspired
I love reading biographies and autobiographies of successful people. Even if they navigated life in a completely different era, industry, context - there are always lessons to be learned about how they pursued their vision. Also the internet is one of the greatest gifts we have and it opens up the possibility to be inspired and informed at the touch of a button (ha and also to consume copious amounts of nonsense and the opportunity to wade through 'fake news' too!).
We can have a vision and think about it in isolation but learning from others can inspire us in our own lives and with our own dreams. Equally when we first have an idea, we're unlikely to have all the knowledge about that field. But the more pro-active we are in gaining knowledge, the more possibilities and opportunities will become apparent.
4. Believe you deserve to pursue your vision
Ever seen a new invention (no matter how small) and thought "I thought of that!" but didn't do anything about it because you felt that the vision/idea was inconsequential…? Not everyone has some massive vision and that's ok - we're all different! But I do believe that everyone has a purpose and has areas in their lives or in the wider world they would like to impact. However a first step is believing that we deserve to pursue our vision and to be confident that we can achieve that - not that it's a privilege reserved for a few.
When in our hearts we believe the opportunity to live a life of significance is available to us, it changes our mindset and ultimately our actions.
5. Write things down and make a plan
Finally, dreaming, thinking, speaking and being inspired are great but at the end of day, pursuing a vision is always better when we have a plan and keep ourselves accountable to it. Recently I did this as I was becoming so overwhelmed with having many ideas in my head and projects on the go. So I divided my life into certain areas - mine were marriage/family, business and charity (yours are likely to be different) and then I did an 18 month plan broken down by quarter. It made me excited about the future but also showed me it's important to be realistic and not be over-optimistic as then we end up often not achieving anything if we feel overwhelmed.
Life rarely goes to plan and there are often curveballs are thrown at us but at least having things written down helps give us a focus.
I hope some of this has been helpful. I'd love to hear what your plans are and how things are going - so let me know through the comment box below!
Ruth x


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An educated dive into the band's influences reveals an eclectic spread of music.
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The 100 Best One-Hit Wonder Songs
Because sometimes one hit is all you need…
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The Plug, Vol. 4: Childish Gambino Studied, T.I. Dissected, and Big Bank Hank Remembered
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BRA Day 2017 + BeautyCounter
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A big thank you is in order to Beautycounter consultant, Jen Askin Pollock for her contribution towards our BRA Day 2017 event on October 19! Jen generously donated goodies and gift certificates to guests and plans to donate a portion of sales from our BRA Day 2017 shoppers through November 30!
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Strawberry Shortcake Bars: Soft and sweet, these Strawberry Shortcake Breakfast Bars are packed full of whole grains, protein, fiber and antioxidants; not to mention a little dark chocolate. These jam bars are sure to start your day with a smile.
Saturday breakfasts are always a special thing at our house.
My kids and I are early risers and we are starving from the minute we get up. We typically grab some fruit and yogurt or granola to tide us over as we prepare Whole Wheat Pancakes, Candied Bacon or these Strawberry Breakfast Bars and wait for my husband to finally roll out of bed. (If sleep were a love language, it would be his!)
The latest Saturday morning breakfast win for us was Strawberry Shortcake Breakfast Bars.
Strawberry Shortcake Bars
Strawberry Shortcake for BREAKFAST?
Yep, that's right. This spin on strawberry shortcake is healthy enough to be considered breakfast!
These bars are studded with fresh strawberries and rich dark chocolate and swirled with strawberry jam, keeping them incredibly moist. They are perfect eaten just in that form alone, but when you top with additional fresh berries and a dollop of Greek yogurt–it is an easy breakfast recipe that any beast would happily arise for.
More delicious breakfast recipes
How to Make Shortcake Jam Bars
The process to make this whole wheat Strawberry Shortcake is simple.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or grease well with butter or coconut oil.
- Get out the food processor and pulse away the ingredients.
- Press half the shortcake batter into the prepared pan.
- Dollop with strawberry jam.
- Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake.
- Serve the Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcake bars with with fresh berries and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
While I love serving these chocolate studded jam bars with Greek yogurt and fresh berries, these bars slice up perfectly, making them the perfect portable breakfast for our busy weekdays. And since they are made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt and just a touch of sugar–they are are great start to any day.
Notes on Chocolate Chip Strawberry Breakfast Bars
- Use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend in place of whole wheat flour for Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Bars.
- The chocolate chips are not a necessary addition–just one I find pairs great with the strawberries.
- If you use dairy free chocolate chips and serve with coconut yogurt, these breakfast bars are dairy free.
- You can substitute any dairy or non-dairy milk you would like for the coconut milk. The coconut milk adds a rich, nutty flavor to these shortcake jam bars, but not necessary.
- Butter can also be used in place of solid coconut oil, but again the coconut adds a nice richness to the jam bar. Even if you don't like coconut, you probably will love the undertones of nuttiness the coconut oil and coconut milk provides in this shortcake.
- Feel free to use any jam you like in these shortcake jam bars.
- Store these shortcake jam bars in a sealed container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve cold or warm slightly before eating.
If you are looking for more healthy ways to enjoy chocolate for breakfast, check out Beaming Baker's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars.
Recipe for Shortcake Jam Bars
Strawberry Shortcake Breakfast Bars
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup solid Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cold Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or any milk of your choice
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
- For topping:
- Additional chopped fresh strawberries let sit with 1 tablespoon maple syrup per cup of strawberries for an extra sweet treat.
- Greek yogurt
- Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, strawberries and chocolate. Add coconut oil into processor and pulse until dough comes together in size of small peas. Mix together egg, yogurt, and coconut milk and pour into food processor, pulse until the batter just comes together.
- Pour half the batter into prepared pan and dollop with strawberry jam. Swirl jam into batter with a butter knife and then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until bars are golden and center is set.
- Cool and cut into 12 bars and serve as is, or top with additional fresh strawberries and Greek yogurt.
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The University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry is proud to announce our:
12th Annual Women's Mental Health Symposium
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Westin La Paloma
Tucson, AZ
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Westin La Paloma
Tucson, AZ
In collaboration with:
Arizona Nurses Assocation
Arizona Psychological Association
The Center of Excellence in Women's Health at The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Register online at www.wmh.arizona.edu
On Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Westin La Paloma, our 1-day event will address educational needs of all who are interested in compelling mental health issues specific to women. The target audience is physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, psychologists, social workers, counselors, interested community and all specialties of health care providers. This live event begins with an update and the national keynote speaker, followed by five separate sets of breakout sessions. Early bird registration is available now through March 16, with regular registration rates available after that date.
New topics this year include: girls & bullying, eating disorders, mental health as women age, psychodermatology, and more.
Accreditation is available for medicine, nursing, psychology and others.
Register now!
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I arrived for the brand new 'Shadows and Light' two day filmmaking workshop on Sunday evening, excited to hone in on skills and meet new friends. The drive was smooth, only an hour from Surrey down to Brighton where I was greeted by lovely staff and great room at the Umi (on the seafront).
I dumped my stuff and met my good friend and VFX/Director mastermind HaZ before heading to the pre-drinks to meet everyone. Informal drinks like this are perfect for networking, so remember business cards!!
I met Olly, the 'behind the scenes' filmmaker for the night and the first day and got chatting as he was using a 5D mkIII like me. I also caught up with Nino, and met the wonderful organizer of the event, Fraser, who did a great job of running the event, keeping everything in check.
HaZ and I also chatted to Ollie Kenchington about production for grading and many other things, another great person to meet!!
I also met Yusuf at the pre-drinks when talking about shooting on the A7S, and on returning to the hotel I met Giordano Borghi, an Italian wedding filmmaker who I really enjoyed chatting to over a whisky on the rocks.
Day one was hosted at 'Dukes at Komedia' theatre in Brighton town, great venue with comfortable seats for recovery from the late night.. I was enthralled by Vincent Laforets presentation about motion, in which I got grilled by Vincent in front of the professionals and attendees over my 'Seasons Are Changing' video. He commented it was beautifully shot, but the long takes with unmotivated movement would make the audience somewhat bored. It was fantastic feedback from him, despite the public screening!!
After a break, HaZ presented his talk about VFX in low budget film making, and also considering and directing it in your films. As always HaZ is just a fantastic chap and screened the whole SYNC film, which I was the 1st AC on (shot in Southend), and features one of my shots on the jib!
It was then I met James, who is incorporating film into his company. He's a fantastic dude, and it was great to meet him and chat more throughout the day. I look forward to collaborating in the future :)
Another talk that got me thinking was 'Colour Grading' by Olly Kenchington, who got in deep with shadows and light, and colour theory, and how to produce such grades in Resolve with ease, as well as enhancing the shots/scenes from OK to GREAT!
Day 1 ended with Philip Bloom's talk, followed by the party! Well done to the raffle winners, great prizes donated from the events sponsors; Miller, Rode, Adobe and more.
Day 2 comprised of intense group workshops covering many areas of filmmaking. We were divided into groups which was great for networking with new people attending, and headed to Philip Bloom's workshop on using gimbals (like the MoVI) for filming motion. We got hands on with a range of equipment to see what it's like to operate/walk around using an M5 with a Sony A7S.
Next on to James Miller's 'Lens Whacking' workshop, very hands on with old manual lenses out in the street. I met one of the models, Ruby, and had a great time filming her while trying to get the hang of 'whacking' the lens for 'ethereal' looking light leaks and almost 'tilt-shift' esque focusing.
Luckilly for us, the sun was beaming through the clouds which was perfect for trying to get some leaks in the frame. We stopped for lunch, then continued on to Vincent's workshop.. The BEST of the day!
Vincent talked through a number of movies with a moving camera, breaking down the scene to show how the narrative flows and is complemented by moving the camera, and the characters in frame. We then got hands on blocking out a small scene, which was fantastic to see to get to grips with working as a director when moving the camera.
Lastly was my good mate, Nino, who was talking about filming interviews and using motion control to add interest to otherwise uninspiring corporates. Using a bright window, we set up an interview scene with LED lights and the Kessler second shooter device to move the camera on the pocket dolly. This added much needed life to an otherwise 'standard' two camera shoot.
I had an awesome time, and was happy to give a piece to camera about my thoughts on the workshop. Over the two days I learned an incredible amount that I can directly apply to my work to make films that are more engaging and that have motivated movement! I made loads of new friends too, both from the UK and internationally. For networking and collaboration, there was no better place to be.


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Ordinary Language Philosophy (OLP) "was identified mainly with British analytic philosophers of the last mid–century and more specifically those at the University of Oxford. Its chief practitioners were regarded to be such philosophers as Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951), Gilbert Ryle (1900–1976), J. L. Austin (1911–1960), P. F. Strawson (1919–), Paul Grice (1913–1988) and John Wisdom (1904–1993). From the late 1940s to the early 1960s OLP was an integral part of the mainstream of analytic philosophy; as Stephen Mulhall (1994: 444) has pointed out, when a leading introductory textbook of the era spoke simply of 'contemporary philosophy,' it was OLP that was being referred to. Currently, however, OLP is not generally viewed as a legitimate intellectual option for philosophers, analytic or otherwise. In fact it's safe to say that, with the possible exception of Bergson's and Driesch's vitalism, OLP is the most deeply unfashionable of all the main currents of twentieth–century Western philosophy. It has fallen victim to what Stan Godlovitch has called philosophy's equivalent of 're–touching family photos, old Kremlin–style' (2000: 6)."
(Tommi Uschanov, April 2001)
"For Lyotard, performativity involves a system logic that reduces questions of justice to questions of efficiency and has no interest in the unknown because it falls outside the system as currently constituted. Against this he 'sketches the outline of a politics that would respect both the desire for justice and the desire for the unknown' (1984: 67). This involves turning away from performativity and towards the other possible legitimating criteria, consensus and paralogy. Lyotard argues that consensus, the criteria preferred by Habermas, is inadequate (1984: 60). It rests on a belief that it is possible to find a metalanguage that could translate all of the 'heteromorphous classes of utterance' into one another, and the assumption that it is possible for all speakers in scientific games to agree about this meta–language and that consensus is the goal of science (1984: 65). Against this, Lyotard argues that 'consensus is only a particular state of discussion, not its end. Its end, on the contrary is paralogy' (1984: 65–6)."
(Campbell Jones, p.512)
Campbell Jones (2003). "Theory after the Postmodern Condition." Organization 10(3): 503–525.
Jean–François Lyotard (1984). The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge. Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Press.
Fig.1 China's Pang Qing and Tong Jian perform in the pairs short programme during the Cup of China figure skating competition in Beijing November 5. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)
"The motivations that lead researchers to publish in different formats–particularly in scholarly journals–differ significantly across disciplines. Researchers in the sciences are more likely to see publication in a learned journal as a 'natural' means of communication with their desired audience, while their colleagues in engineering, the humanities and the social sciences are more likely to see it as meeting essentially external requirements for research assessment and career advancement.
In these latter disciplines, therefore, the rise of journals is more closely associated with an environment where there is increasing emphasis on measuring, assessing, and evaluating research, its outputs and impact."
(HEFCE on behalf of JISC, UK, 2009)
"'Liberal arts,' therefore, are ways of human action which have their justification in themselves; 'servile arts' are ways of human action that have a purpose outside of themselves, a purpose, to be more exact, which consists in a useful effect that can be realized through praxis. The 'liberality' or 'freedom' of the liberal arts consists in their not being disposable for purposes, that they do not need to be legitimated by a social function, by being 'work.'"
(Josef Pieper, 1998, p.41)
Pieper, J. (1998). 'Leisure, the Basis of Culture'. South Bend, Indiana, St. Augustine's Press.
"Lyotard argues that legitimation by performativity is against the interests of research. He does not claim that research should be aimed at production of 'the truth'; he does not try to re–invoke the metanarratives of modernity to legitimate research. Rather, he sees the role of research as the production of ideas. Legitimation of knowledge by performativity terrorises the production of ideas. What, then, is the alternative? Lyotard proposes that a better form of legitimation would be legitimation by paralogy. The etymology of this word resides in the Greek words para – beside, past, beyond – and logos in its sense as 'reason.' Thus paralogy is the movement beyond or against reason. Lyotard sees reason not as a universal and immutable human faculty or principle but as a specific and variable human production; 'paralogy' for him means the movement against an established way of reasoning. In relation to research, this means the production of new ideas by going against or outside of established norms, of making new moves in language games, changing the rules of language games and inventing new games. Lyotard argues that this is in fact what takes place in scientific research, despite the imposition of the performativity criterion of legitimation. This is particularly evident in what Lyotard calls 'postmodern science' – the search for instabilities. For Lyotard, knowledge is not only the known but also the 'revelation' or 'articulation' of the unknown. Thus he advocates the legitimation of knowledge by paralogy as a form of legitimation that would satisfy both the desire for justice and the desire for the unknown."
(Internet Encyclopaedia of Philosophy)
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Jasminder Dhariwal's current position is that of SVP and GM Hosting at DressHead, Inc. San Francisco. His responsibilities include opening a commerce platform with the power of DressHead, GSI and Magento for an unrivaled opportunity for developers. Jasminder Dhariwal's former positions included Senior Director of Marketplace Strategy for DressHead, Inc, and Senior Director of Product Management, DressHead, Inc. Jasminder Dhariwal earned a BS in Economics and Marketing from San Jose State University, and an MS in Marketing from the University of New York State. At DressHead, Jasminder Dhariwal is also responsible for the sales of the following products: Women's Vintage Shirt Dress – Red and Black Plaid / Mini / Drawstring Waistline, Womens Lace Dress – White Lace / off the Shoulder / Flare Sleeve, Mini Dress – Darling Delft Dress, Womem's Casual Mini Dress – Maharishi / Ornate East Indian Print, Women's Vintage Style Dress – Winter Scene / Off-White / Tied Belt / Black Collar, Women's Sundress – Purely Pretty Pieced Perfection, Womens Knee Length Dress – Lovely / Long Sleeves / Black Color, Women's Lace Dress – Wine Red / Sleeveless / Ornate Lace Design, Women's Long Drape Dress – Black White, Women's Simply Constructed Mini Dress – Multicolored House Print, Black Lace Dress – Lace Strap / Off The Shoulder Design, Women's Shift Dress – Forever In Blue, Women's Sleeveless Dirndl Dress – Multicolored Designs / Slightly Full Skirt, Women's Romantic Floral Dress – Red / Mid Thigh Length, Women's Floral Knee Length Dress – Sleeveless / Floral Print in Pinks and Reds.
Besides working at DressHead.com Inc., Jasminder Dhariwal also maintains the website of about.ask.com. Welcom to the Ask.com website, where millions of users seek answers to some of the most pressing questions about news, politics, sports, entertainment, and much more. Jasminder Dhariwal developed this site to be THE go-to source of information for all sorts of categories and topics that are available from the world wide web. Ask.com has been providing answers for over 17 years now and has plans to keep getting better and better to bring users the most reliable, accurate information on the trends and topics that people want to know about. If you've got a question or just want to follow the hottest web search trends, feel free to visit us often and trust us as a valuable resource …….
In this press release, Jasminder Dhariwal compiled the ask.com top questions for 2013. With in excess of 100 million monthly users and literally tons of questions, you'll learn about the top trending search terms and questions that are related many topics including news, politics, and celebrities …. More than 100 million monthly users visited Ask for answers in 2013, and it appeared many had babies on the brain. The top trending questions in both…
As 2013 draws to a close, Jasminder Dhariwal reveals the top viral video and meme searches along with the highlights of popular web content from this year. We've got a list of the top trending videos on ask.com as well as top meme searches and top news, celebrity, and entertainment search terms and questions of the year …. Now available as a mobile service, Ask.com mobile apps have been downloaded more than 3 million times. More information is available…
Ask.com has welcomed millions of questions to the site in 2012 and, on this page, Jasminder Dhariwal has managed to compile a list of the top questions and search terms during this year. From celebrity buzz to news, politics, and sports making headlines, we've got the hottest trends and most asked questions of 2012 … More than 100 million people turned to Ask.com to satisfy their curiosity around 2012′s biggest news and events. And, apologies to….
Ask.com recently conducted a national study that revealed some surprising news about job benefits. On this page, you can read the results of the study that Jasminder Dhariwal shares with readers, but he bottom line is that, among U.S. adults that were polled, over half would rather spend a night in jail than go without their job benefits … Now available as a mobile service, Ask.com mobile apps have been downloaded more than 3 million times. More information is….
In this press release from Jasminder Dhariwal, he reveals some unexpected trends related to the holiday shopping season for 2013. As the shopping season began earlier than ever, ask.com data indicated that the most sought-after brand is the Philip Lim 3.1 Collection for Target. Read more about this and other trends on this page …. whereas West Coasters more often navigated directly to online retailers. For example, for retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond and Target…
Have you ever considered what your online search habits reveal about you? On this page, Jasminder Dhariwal shares some data from Ask.com about the tendency for us to keep our online search habits a secret from our significant others. Almost two thirds of adults have searched for something they'd prefer to keep private … are more likely than those over age 35 (59 percent) to admit to keeping searches a secret. In addition, men….
Jasminder Dhariwal is pleased to announce that Ask.com has a new VP of Product. Susan Morrow is bringing her 20 plus years of experience and leadership to direct the product evolution from search to multi-device, content rich experience for Ask.com. Welcome Susan! … During her tenure, she also played an instrumental role in rejuvenating the company's digital content marketplace. Earlier in her career…
If you're like most people, you've experienced some frustrating workplace distractions from time to time. Annoying coworkers and an over-abundance of non-productive meetings are just some of the findings that Jasminder Dhariwal discusses in this ask.com workplace study. Check it out and see if you can relate …. his online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For…


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Midas Effect Bio:
Six guys one passion. The passion to create Rock 'n' Roll music as it was always ment to be:
True. Ambitious. Not compromising.
After splitting up with their old bands Denis (Guitar), Marcus (Guitar) and Christian (Drums) who already played together in different projects - 6th Avenue, Response, Jinx for Jerx, hausnorris... - decided to found Midas Effect in Summer 2007.
A few months later Tobias (Bass) from Andorra Atkins - former Kill.Kim.Novak - joined the Band. Zlatko (Synth Guitar) who was also involved in 6th Avenue and Winter Recordings completed the instrumental section.
After months of looking for the one sound reflecting what Midas Effect means within Rock 'n' Roll, Tanja filled the last gap with an emotional but strong voice.
In September 2008 the first demo EP was recorded which can be heard on the bands website: www.myspace.com/midaseffect - and many more...
Currently the band is working on their first album release and looking for professional support and shows.
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CBN rules out control of foreign investment
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that there are no plans to introduce capital controls despite the current economic challenges facing the nation. According to the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, capital control is a phrase used to describe a phenomenon where when investors bring in capital to a country, there may be some restrictions preventing them from liquidating the investment whenever they decide to do so. He said although several people had asked him if the CBN was planning to introduce capital control, such a move was not being considered as the plan was for Nigeria to remain a free entry and free exit market.