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I recently finished acquiring all of the decided upon replacement gear after selling off my entire Pentax tool set. Although there were various reasons, the main was to go "full frame" with the Nikon D600 as my main camera (D7000 being my second). The D600 is lacking in some aspects such as maximum shutter and flash sync speeds, but besides that it is a very solid camera specification wise. The … Continue reading
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You've probably seen the ads (or more likely spam email) promising to show you how to make X hundred or thousand dollars per week from home doing next to nothing except using Google. You may even have clicked on the link and had a look. While it is true that large amounts of money can be made through affiliate advertising, for the majority of small businesses this is not the case. AffiliateSeeking.com has a neat little article on some of the advantages and disadvantages of affiliate marketing. But there's more to it than that.
Let's take a look at what affiliate marketing is. From Wikipedia, "Affiliate marketing is a marketing practice in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate's own marketing efforts. Examples include rewards sites, where users are rewarded with cash or gifts, for the completion of an offer, and the referral of others to the site. The industry has four core players: the merchant (also known as 'retailer' or 'brand'), the network, the publisher (also known as 'the affiliate'), and the customer.". A good example of this is Google Adwords (you can see a google ad on the latest three posts on this blog), where the publisher is me, the network is Google (AdSense/AdWords), the customer is you and the merchant is whoever's business is appearing in the ad. When one of these merchant ads hosted by the publisher is clicked on by the customer, the network pays the publisher for that click out of money the merchant has paid to the network. Makes sense?
It's a clever idea, and it can work really well, but, other than previously mentioned in the link above, there are some other issues with it. I've read some interesting reasons behind why affiliate marketing doesn't work for everyone; some of their reasons are accurate, and include failure to prepare (no business plan!), a poorly designed website, and dodgy merchants.
However, the biggest drawback to me is the traffic. For example, less than 5% of visitors to a website will click on an ad; and given that the publisher usually receives less than $1 for each click (although some clicks pay more), in order for the publisher to make anything out of it, the amount of traffic through a site needs to be very high. For small businesses and local community groups, this is (usually) not the case.
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There are alternatives to affiliate marketing, and the one I like most (my own!) is partnership marketing. But if you'd like to know more about that, you'll need to contact me!
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There's some hype about IBM producing a a computer that thinks like a computer. Forbes has a good article on it, or you can check out the Synapse Project website itself.
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Britons take workplace religion fight to Europe rights court
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PARIS (Reuters) - British employers trample on religious freedoms by barring staff from wearing crosses at work, requiring them to provide sex advice to gays, or to preside at same-sex civil partnership ceremonies, four Christians told Europe's top rights court on Tuesday.
The cases provide a further test for the European court, which has in the past allowed member states considerable leeway concerning workplace tolerance of religious beliefs and symbols.
The plaintiffs, aged 51 to 61, told the European Court of Human Rights, based in the eastern French city of Strasbourg, that British law discriminated against them and failed to protect their religious freedom at the workplace.
A decision from the court, a body under the aegis of the Council of Europe, could take several months.
One plaintiff, Nadia Eweida, was sent home without pay from British Airways in 2006 for wearing a small silver cross around her neck that violated the company's dress code.
"Considering that we spend 80 percent of our time at work, what would be the value of a right that stops the minute one enters the workplace?" Eweida's lawyer, James Dingemans, argued.
Dingemans told the rights court his client worked alongside colleagues who were allowed to wear religious symbols such as the Sikh turban, the Muslim headscarf or the Jewish skullcap.
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IMI's WEB-RADR, the Future of ADR Reporting, Goes Live in the UK
Pharmacovigilance has come along in leaps and bounds in recent years, mainly through regulatory and legislative reforms. With WEB-RADR, though, monitoring the effects of medicines after authorization has entered a new era. In fact, WEB-RADR – developed through the Innovative Medicines Initiative – is going to make the reporting of adverse incidents significantly easier for patients, carers and healthcare professionals alike.
WEB-RADR was launched in the UK on July 14, as a free-access mobile app – available on both iOS and Android operating systems – building on the quick take-up of smartphones, apps and social media to discuss health and medicine issues. It operates under the UK's Yellow Card Scheme, which is run by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for pharmacovigilance purposes.
Today, patients generally report ADRs to their physician. Paper-based report forms are not always available, though, and are often seen as inconvenient and complex. Moreover the reporting process can be slow and inefficient, with side effects remaining undetected until sufficient numbers are filed.
WEB-RADR will also form part of a wider approach. This is about engaging patients to report not only adverse effects but also benefits and data that would allow measuring outcomes. Both, pharmacovigilance and reporting/measuring outcomes require tools for increased patients engagement and empowerment. IMI is facilitating steps towards this objective.
The UK is in some ways ahead of the pack because it already operates a one-stop reporting website. As an app, though, WEB-RADR is a clear breakthrough in the field of pharmacovigilance by cementing the UK systems' place in the digital age. Not only does this simplify adverse event reporting, but WEB-RADR is also the only app that allows reporting directly to the Yellow Card Scheme. This represents an obvious triumph for patient safety in the UK.
While the app has been launched in the UK and is supported by UK authorities, it is, however, essential to stress that ultimately all patients will benefit from these types of approach. Social media websites and mobile phone apps enable and encourage users to create, share, and exchange information and experiences instantly, and are now used by over one billion people globally. WEB-RADR aims to develop new ways of using these technologies and channels of communication for pharmacovigilance purposes the world over.
Readied in September 2014, WEB-RADR was initially planned as a three-year project within the framework of IMI, the world's biggest public-private partnership in life sciences. IMI is jointly financed by the European Union and EFPIA, although it is important to stress that EFPIA member companies contribute voluntarily and do not receive any funding from IMI or other contributors.
Since its inception, the aim of the IMI WEB-RADR project has been to harness the power of social media and new technologies for pharmacovigilance purposes. It works on the logical principle that innovative pharmacovigilance practices should rely on innovative communication technologies.
It has a number of novel and revolutionary applications beyond mobile reporting, such as the ability to create a watch list of medicines that can be tracked for regular news and alerts. What's more, it has a flexible framework, which means that it can be updated at regular intervals based on user feedback.
There is no doubt that WEB-RADR represents a major advance in the future of ADR reporting. The UK's adoption of this app puts it at the head of the pack in terms of improving pharmacovigilance in Europe. WEB-RADR's aim, though, is to ensure that its mobile phone app is useable for the reporting of all ADRS to all EU regulators. It can only be hoped that soon other Member States will soon follow suit.


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Superstud by Paul Feig, is a painful book to read. Much like the series he created, "Freaks and Geeks", there were a lot of thigns that resonated with me. But they won't resonate with a lot of people, so I realize this book isn't for everyone.
The story is mainly about the dating life, or lack thereof, of a geek. It's a nonfiction book, so Feig tells the story from his point of view, from his own painful (sometimes literally so) experience. It's really hard to describe the book any more than that, if only for the fact that so much of the content would be not work-safe. I did enjoy it, because a lot of it felt familiar, not only for the fact that he's a geek, but because he grew up in Michigan, where most of the events take place. I even got Lisa nostalgic by asking her about places he mentions.
This is a pretty funny book. I liked it slightly better than his earlier book "kick me". I think the cringe factor was lessened because at least he is older in this novel.
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We know how important a good meal is for a college student. That is why we offer many different choices when it comes to on-campus dining.
The Quarterdeck, the main student dining hall, is located on the first floor of the Walker Cisler Student and Conference Center . It features "Unlimited Seconds," which allows you to eat all you want during your visit. The Quarterdeck is opened 7 days a week, and the friendly staff are always looking for suggestions from the students regarding food options and service.
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The Quarterdeck has a wide variety of food choices, casseroles, hot sandwiches, a full deli, a full salad bar, cereals, bagels, burgers, pizza, desserts, and a wide assortment of beverages. It also features "Just In Time" cooking, which includes omelets made to order, stir frys, fajitas, and other items made right in the dining room served fresh and hot. All the nutrition a hard working college student needs can be found here. And the taste? Well see for yourself, enjoy lunch on us, during your campus visit.
The Galley Snack Bar, located on the lower level of the Walker Cisler Center, features express salads, sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers, yogurt, beverages, and other tempting snacks.
Cappuccino Corner is conveniently located in the Library, for those quick study breaks. Offerings include cappuccino, prepared to order - deli style sandwiches, soda, snacks, salads, juices and coffee.
Cafe' ala Cart is located on the main floor of Crawford Hall features a convenience style menu, breakfast items and a variety of beverages.
Paying for your meals
We know how difficult it is to keep track of cash when running back and forth between classes. The Laker Gold Debit Card is a convenient "student advantage" program that allows students to use their current student ID card at most food locations on campus to make purchases, pay tuition and other fees. As students use their Laker Gold Debit Card, the amounts are automatically deducted from the card balance.
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Brandon Lubenow, a 2012 Rockford graduate, became the latest Ram football player to finalize his plans for the upcoming season. After traveling to Big Rapids to meet with new Bulldog Coach Tony Annese recently, Lubenow strutted his stuff and left with an invitation to become a member of this year's Ferris State University (FSU) squad.
"Coach Annese was a very personable and funny guy, and he felt I had the talent to compete at that level after watching me go through some drills," said Lubenow. "I have put on about twenty pounds since last season at Rockford and have been able to maintain my speed. Coach Annese said they will line me up as a slot receiver and see what I can bring to the table."
Lubenow played primarily as a wide receiver for the Rams, but also saw some time as a defensive back. He saved his best game of the year for the final game of the 2011 season. In that contest the Rams lost in overtime to Detroit Catholic Central (DCC) in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I semifinals. The stout Shamrock defense and several untimely injuries to Rockford running backs forced the Rams to the air. Lubenow and Ram quarterback Mark LaPrairie repeatedly torched the DCC defense with a deft passing attack and, despite coming up three points short in the extra session, the duo left all in attendance marveling at their exploits.
Rockford Coach Ralph Munger said that the difference in Lubenow physically is striking and feels he has a chance to be a difference maker for the Bulldogs.
"Brandon came out to our quarterback clinic and really looked good catching some passes from the QBs that were there," said Munger. "He is a lot thicker and looked at least as quick as he was last season for us. He has always had the potential and I think that Ferris State is getting a highly motivated young man who can make some plays for them."
Lubenow will have a couple of familiar faces in Big Rapids when he arrives there on August 7. Former Ram quarterbacks Robert Banaszak and Taylor Masiewicz are both members of the team this year as well. He is also no less ambitious when it comes to his pursuits academically at FSU.
"I am going to enter pre-med and pursue a degree in optometry," said Lubenow. "Training camp starts for us on August 8 and I can't wait to get on the football field again. This is a great opportunity for me and I am very thankful to get the chance to continue my career."


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Spiced Beer Glazed Ham
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Saw and heard this duo at Brown Street Club in Greenville, SC. This duo blew the house away. Who ever is booking them needs to go to a whole new level. They rock! We attend a lot of live music venues and I can't imagine a better experience Probably need to be in the Gunter theater at the Peace Center or Handlebar of Cabin Stage at Merlefest. They are that good. Understand they will be in Saluda NC at Purple Onion. Do not miss that show as that may be the last of the tiny venues for…Continue
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Whether you live in a sophisticated high rise apartment or a swanky coastal bungalow, the relaxed luxury of this bed is the perfect bedroom centerpiece. The cool and soothing wood finish is a wire-brushed taupe coloration on quartered elm veneers. Forming the perfect juxtaposition for the bed's sleek and simple shape is an upholstered headboard in a gorgeously textured, taupe faux leather.
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Relaxed and approachable but always in the best of taste, the Shadow Play collection is much like your style of entertaining. The casual ambiance of the wire-brushed elm finish is accented with unforgettable, modern statement pieces, sprinkling in a dynamic, personalized character to everyday living.Shadow Play is the perfect example of high end furniture for the modern home, offering multiple sizes of storage pieces and dining room tables to accommodate an open plan home. This whole home collection makes it easy to obtain a casual, sophisticated look in any room with a selection of furniture for the dining room, living room, bedroom, or office. While the bulk of the designs reflect a contemporary or casual vintage look, accent pieces and upholstery run the gamut from Mid Century Modern to Coastal, allowing you to personalize your decor to reflect your distinctive design and color scheme. Featured throughout the collection are touches of burnished silver on table bases and drawer pulls, adding a chic contemporary edge to the simple and clean lines.
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Tetschlag to Speak at Commencement Ceremony
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - Green Bay women's basketball senior Kayla Tetschlag (Sheboygan, Wis.) has been chosen to be the class of 2011 speaker at UW-Green Bay's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Of the 850 graduates, Tetschlag was selected by the Office of the Provost from nominations made throughout the university.
The graduation ceremony will be held at the Kress Events Center, a facility Tetschlag is very comfortable with after leading the Phoenix to an undefeated basketball season at home in addition to the program's 10th Horizon League Tournament championship.
"I was nervous when I received the first initial call asked to be the speaker," said Tetschlag. "Even though I play in front of thousands of people it's different to speak in front of them but at the same time I'm honored to be nominated."
The Co-Horizon League Player of the Year's success as a student-athlete parallels to her success in the classroom as she will be graduating with magna cum laude (high) honors as a major in Business Administration with minors in Spanish and International Business. Tetschlag is a University Leadership Award recipient and will be honored Friday with the prestigious Chancellor's Leadership Medallion.
Tetschlag has given several post-game interviews after games held at the Kress, only this time she will be in front of a live audience, hoping to make a memorable impact on her peers.
"My speech offers a little bit of my personal journey to get to Green Bay as well as advice for the future," Tetschlag said.In addition to Tetschlag, over 40 student-athletes will receive their diplomas Saturday as part of the record class of 850. The event is a ticket-only event and will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Kress Events Center.


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Priyanka Chopra, who is now also popular for her singing skills, says she would love to playback for other heroines. She feels it would be a fun experience.
I want to playback for some other heroine. I think it will be very interesting. If I like the song, I am okay with (doing) it, but I should like the song. I am ready to playback for any actress. I think it will be fun and very exciting.
Priyanka Chopra said, who will next be seen in "Krrish 3", has been experimenting with different genres of films because she likes to take risks.
I want to do different things. I am a risk-taker I want to be a game changer in my personal career. I don't want to follow anybody's footsteps. I did music… I want to change the game. Maybe I will fail, but at least I want to try.
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What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore –
And then run?
– Langston Hughes
Filmed entirely in Tacoma and written, directed and performed by local talent, "A Perfect Life" is one of Tacoma Film Festival's hometown heroes among the 100+ films on tap for the fest. This film is a must-see on many levels – from its compelling story and universal message, to its intense performances by the actors and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. "A Perfect Life" certainly deserves the awards and accolades it has already received.
The film tells the story of Brian (Joe Rosati), an idealistic young man who craves the "perfect life" and at first seems to have achieved it – a loving wife, a beautiful baby daughter, a great job, a house complete with white picket fence and two-car garage, a family dog – the ingredients for an American Dream realized. This is the ideal life for which countless Americans strive, but oftentimes things can go sideways once it sinks in that this dream we are told will bring us happiness turns out to be everything we never really wanted at all. This is the point at which the life of Brian falls to ruination. Still not satisfied with what he's got, he falls for the lure of "the grass is always greener" and it becomes his downfall.
Created through the combined talents of writer/director Chad Ruin, actor/producer Joe Rosati and producer Scott Stone, "A Perfect Life" beautifully showcases the brilliance among these three local filmmaking veterans. In the lead male role as Brian, Rosati brings palpable believability to his character. The same can be said for the female lead actor Ashley Cozine as Brian's wife Bella – her joys and sorrows become the viewer's as well. Another standout performance is delivered by Scott C. Brown who brings just the right amount of levity to the story as a homeless alcoholic doling out advice from a park bench with gritty, wry humor.
"A Perfect Life" is told through Brian's flashbacks with the camera being a fly on the wall through which viewers are made privy to one man's most intimate details. Tacomans will immediately recognize film locations like Wright Park in particular. The film also stars Ted Romain Fuller, Kris Keppeler, Tammi Wren, Ben Fuller and Colin Sannes.
"A Perfect Life" has been nominated for best picture at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival, won a gold medal for original score at Park City Film Music Festival and received worldwide distribution. See it at The Grand Cinema at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Filmmaker Ruin will be in attendance. The film will also be shown at the Gig Harbor Film Festival on Oct. 15 at 8:30 p.m. www.gigharborfilmfestival.org.


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Whoa there! Stop zipping up your bags and hiding your iPhones and relax: he may look a flat cap short of being a Dickensian pickpocket, but this little red-headed rapscallion is actually the hottest thing in music right now.
Eighteen-year-old Archy Marshall aka King Krule (formerly known as Zoo Kid… just smile and nod) is sending shivers down our spine with his poetic, political lyrics and strange, discordant guitar riffs. We've always had a soft spot for waifs and wastrels who look hot in a hoodie (apart from Ed Sheeran), so we're pretending we don't know that Mr Marshall hails from East Dulwich (via The BRIT School) and imagining we met him on a Hackney housing estate. We're inexplicably fascinated by his La Roux looks and This is England styling, which contrasts so charmingly with his surprisingly deep voice and complex lyricism. Oooh, he's a riddle wrapped in a Fred Perry polo shirt and we're smitten.
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Dubbed by critics as "a wizard of percussion", Austrian multi-percussionist Martin Grubinger has achieved the extraordinary feat of turning solo percussion into the highlight of the classical concert world. A regular guest at many of the top orchestras and the world's most prestigious venues, Grubinger's repertoire is unusually broad and ranges from solo works and chamber music, with partners including his own Percussive Planet Ensemble and pianists Ferhan and Ferzan Önder, to percussion concertos.
Several of Martin's projects are sponsored by DB SCHENKER.
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Watch this video clip about Martin Grubinger's DVD debut on Deutsche Grammophon. "The Percussive Planet" is not just a spellbinding traversal of percussion's diversity worldwide − it is a visual document of a musical pioneer at work.
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The young "percussion magician" Martin Grubinger rocked the Palace of Arts before his concert in Budapest.


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16' Canoe. Fiberglass Good Condition No leaks $150.00, unknown MFG looks like Old Towne.
1432 Riveted Jon $225.00 Good Condition No leaks. Made MY GM out of Arkansas, no longer in business. Lost title but can be applied for by buyer very easily as the boat was previously registered in Florida. Bill of sale from previous registered owner is included for titling purposes
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Fairy Friends
Let these open-ended wooden pieces delight and inspire your little one to play and dream with a Fairy Friend. This whimsical set includes just enough wood, fabric, and fiber to enchant the imagination and tickle your little fairy's outdoor senses. This set was created with my own, real-life, fairy-loving friend. She doodles and journals and creates and fiddles with these little pieces inside on shivery days...and we bring them with us outside on sunny ones. Find a hollow, a tree trunk, a sitting stump, a mossy green bank, leafy field, or pasture of posies to let these newfound friends dance in the light of creative thinking. Reminiscent of cloud-watching days, let your little one get entwined in the beautiful simplicity and dream-coaxing play of this lovingly packaged Fairy Friend. Each home includes enough pieces to set the stage for a daytime, playtime, mealtime, or nighttime adventure -- whatever your little one and Fairy Friend can dream of together.
Each Fairy Friend includes one of each item in a coordinating color scheme:
- A Fairy House made of felt, cotton fabric, and ribbon measuring approximately 7.5" tall and 5.5" wide.... with enough ribbon to hang from the wrist on walks through the forest or playtimes in the park.
- One Fairy Friend - each measuring approximately 2" tall painted in nontoxic, soy based paint.
- One crinkly leaf in coordinating cotton fabric, felt, and ribbon
- One felt pillow
- 10 pieces painted in the same color as your Fairy Friend and house
- 5 unpainted pieces
Let your little one delight in a dream walk; an investigation of imagination and pretend play; and a get-to-know-you with a new-found friend. You will be amazed and inspired by the conversations you will overhear and the imaginative ways your little one and Fairy Friend play and learn together.
Thoughtfully Designed
All of my creations were made with your little one in mind. Each piece was designed to nurture child development through open-ended play. These pieces can be used to broaden your little one's understanding and knowledge of our world and were created as early educational toys. I am inspired by the teachings of Montessori; the natural beauty of Waldorf; and incorporate a myriad of other learning-through-play philosophies when I design. It makes me smile to see my made-with-love pieces being toted for use as preschool toys and in natural play settings. Thank you for helping me support little minds, bodies, and imaginations through engaging, hands-on play and discovery.
Sensory Based Learning
Mama May i believes little ones make sense of their world through sensing our world. That's why you will find all of our designs offer a variety of tactile learning-through-play opportunities. We use a myriad of different textures and surfaces intertwined to make the most of every little play-and-learn time you share.
Kid Tested, Mama Approved
My own little ones have the wonderfully engaging job of "product testers". They are my inspiration for new products as well as my initial testing market. I don't add things to the product line that aren't played with and loved first at home.
Mama May i strives to reduce the impact of our products on the environment and your little one. We avoid the use of harsh chemicals and varnishes and instead, use plant based pigments, and organic beeswax to finish our wooden playthings. We use mostly untreated Poplar, Maple, and Oak that is locally sourced. We know how important your little one's safety is and we won't sell anything we wouldn't let our own little ones enjoy.


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Another Evening with Bill T. Jones
New York, NY —Veteran choreographer Bill T. Jones, sultry singer Cassandra Wilson and up-and-coming composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain are collaborating on a project called "Another Evening." This work features the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and will be performed this weekend at Aaron Davis Hall. All three artists visited the WNYC studios to talk to John Schaefer on Soundcheck.


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TN Trauma Symposium
The Tennessee Trauma Symposium will be held on Saturday February 20th, 2016 at Nashville's Downtown Omni Hotel. It is the first of its kind statewide trauma symposium and is hosted by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The symposium will bring together Orthopaedic surgeons across Tennessee and will focus on both evidence-based and technical updates in all facets of Orthopaedic Traumatology through a case-based approach.


text: Harris Corporation (Harris), together with its subsidiaries, is an international communications and information technology (IT) company serving government and commercial markets in more than 125 countries. The Company operates in three segments: RF Communications segment, Integrated Network Solutions segment and Government Communications Systems. Its RF Communications segment consists of United States Department of Defense and international tactical communications, and public safety and professional communications. Its Integrated Network Solutions segment consists of IT services, Harris CapRock Communications and Healthcare Solutions. During the fiscal year ended June 29, 2012, the Company discontinued its cyber integrated solutions operation (CIS) and broadcast communications operations (Broadcast Communications) which were part of its Integrated Network Solutions segment. In February 2013, the Company sold Broadcast Communications business to an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC.


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Beat this to death but some subjects are like that.
There is no one right weapon for any job.
If you can't hit the door with a hand gun then it should not be your first option
If your not going to shoot it enough to stay in practice then a hand gun is not for you.
Same problem with a rifle most are to big except some of your shorter ones AR, M4,AK ect .
To hit your mark quick in a house with a rifle takes some training, and i don't mean a couple hours at friends house on Saturday, you really need to put some time in.
Another problem is the rounds will go trough more than one sheet of dry and keep going and going.
Shot Gun, a good one is 100% always ready, they just do not fail even if they been in the closet for a long time.
Does not take long to get a good point and shoot system down with one.
Bit easier to hit the target in a hurry with one
Flexible rounds depending on your house lay out.
A great HD shot gun can be had for low cost. Example is Mossberg Maverick Model 88 the short one 159-189 dollars ready to go to work will last a life time and never let you down.
Down side storing it where it is safe out of the way but ready when you need it.
I am not sold on the sound closing the slide scaring the BG away maybe But I not betting my life on that one.
A GOOD DOG can buy you time, maybe even stop it before you get there and keep your feet warm at night. And lets face it the chance your house will be invaded are slim depending on where you are so your not going to be on you best guard at all times the Dog will know somethings wrong long before you do.
Your house is more likely to get broken into when your not home, again The Dog may take care of that.


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10 Mistakes That Millennials Make With Their Credit
Millennials are generally described as those born between 1982 and 2002. These are people who have grown up with technology. They have information at their fingertips 24 hours a day. No previous ge...Read More
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Education is good. It is good in a different way and for different purposes than you might have thought. College is necessary. It is needed for the advancement of technology, humanity, and to make sur...Read More
6 Tips for Paying Off Medical Bills
Being a recent college graduate, or young person in the business world often means being buried in debt. Student loans, credit card bills, and medical bills can really add up. Unfortunately you can'...Read More
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Getting hired for a new job is really exciting and definitely a testament to your continued progress in life. But don't let that success go to your head. There are some things everyone should do...Read More
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As a student, you are probably prepared to learn a lot of new things. Saving money is one of them! The words 'college' and 'broke' often go hand in hand, but it is never pleasant to not be abl...Read More
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Sustainability index
CDP is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information.
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) allows businesses that disclose their GHG emissions to benchmark their performance. Nearly 2,000 businesses participated worldwide in 2014.
In 2014, we scored an impressive 94A in the climate change programme, and are one of only two infrastructure companies to make it onto the CDP's 2014 Climate Performance Leadership Index.


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Unless you tell it otherwise, I believe BT will mount all drives as read/write.
Hi im new to this forum so i would just like to say hello first
My question is this.
Does backtracks default boot mode mount my harddrive or other media as read only?
Or does it mount them as read/write?
I have backtrack 5 installed on harddrive but i regulary boot in to my live USB, Im just now wandering what im actually leaving behind on my laptops drives?
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Unless you tell it otherwise, I believe BT will mount all drives as read/write.
If I could figure out how to scuba dive & hack at the same time, there would be nothing I couldn't do...
When launching from hard drive, my BT never mounts anything unless I tell it to (but the swap and of course the volume being used...).
For the LiveCD, I'm not so sure, but there is a forensic mode if you don't want to leave traces.
(I think there is a method called cold boot to extract data from RAM after reboot. I can't be certain though...
Edit : more precision here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_boot_attack
I wasn't so far )
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Running both KDE and GNOME BT5 flawlessly. Thank you !
So then the Backtrack live cd default boot mode will mount the host HD and hosts swap, and potentially write information about my activities to the disks on the host computer?
How much of my Live session would be recoverable?
Any idea how what kind of things would be left behind?


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App Marketing – How to Market Apps Effectively
There is no question that releasing an app is an exciting, even exhilarating thing to do. You have been slaving away, spending long nights at the keyboard, and battling some of the worst carpal tunnel you have ever had. But guess what, you have developed a killer app that is sure to be a hit. Millions of people will download your app, and you'll be rich! It was all worth it.
Hold on, not so fast! You still have the most important, and arguably the most dreaded part of releasing a successful app left… MARKETING. I don't like that word either, but it's a crucial part of making your app a success. As the saying goes, "you could have the best product in the world, but if nobody knows about it, what good is it?" The same holds especially true for apps since our app marketplaces are becoming increasingly crowded. So what should you do to stand out of the crowd, and make your app a success? Since a large number of Applits' user base are app developers themselves, we thought we'd share a few quick tips on how your can increase the likeliness that your own apps will reach success.
Before You Launch:
The App
Probably the most important thing you can do to help your app become a runaway success is to make sure it is of both high quality, and has built in sharing features. What I mean by this is to make your app so that it has a "share with friends" button, or similar way for app users to quickly tell a friend about the app they have been using. If someone is using an app and likes it, chances are they will share it. Make this easy for them! Just think about an app like SnapChat and how easy it is to share with its "invite friends" screen.
Name and Keywords
Everyone knows that a good name is important in have a successful product. Be sure to pick a name for your app that not only clearly portrays what your app does, but also helps with ASO (SEO for the App Store, nicknamed "App Store Optimization") in your app market of choice. Keywords are important as well. Make sure you brainstorm what you think users will search when looking for your app. As far as App Store SEO is concerned, companies like MobileDevHQ can help give you the tools you need for name and keyword research. Also, check out the Google Keyword Research Tool which will show you how many times per month a given keyword is searched on Google.
Which category you place your app in can also make a difference. Maybe you have an app that you think should belong in the Lifestyle category of the App Store since it relates to eating healthy, working out, and daily mediation. Unfortunately, the Lifestyle category is one of the most popular categories in the App Store, so you might have much better luck reaching the Top 100 charts placing your app in the Health Care and Fitness category since it has a lot less popular apps. Be sure to check out this site when deciding which category to pick!
During and after Launch:
We already talked about some things to think about well before the launch of your app, but what about right as you launch your app? How much should you spend on app marketing, or what do you do when you don't have a marketing budget at all?
If your app is doing something new and cool in the app world, chances are you will be able to get some kind of news coverage from the media. You should direct your attention to contacting blogs and news sites whose readerships would find your app interesting. If your app deals with sports, find some blogs that talk about sports news and see if they are interested in covering you — getting covered in blogs that are specific to your niche is often much easier than targeting tech blogs as a whole. However, sites such as Betakit love covering new tech start-ups, and they might be interested in covering your app's launch. When contacting the press, be sure to keep your messages concise, and to the point. Journalists and bloggers tend to get hundreds of emails a day, so try to make your subject enticing, and your email leaving them curious to know more. Remember to attach a press kit in your email with some more detailed information and screenshots of your app in action. If you have an animated video to send, that's great too! Applits has had a lot of success with our animated video, and videos work great for apps as well.
Paid Ads
Paid ads can be great, that is, if you have the money for them. Many app developers put all of their time and money into developing their app and don't save any for marketing. While there are plenty of free options as far as app marketing is concerned, paid advertising can definitely help. For paid advertising, you are going to want to target your app's demographic as much as you can. Advertising on a high fashion blog isn't likely going to be a good use of your money if you're trying to sell your fart button app. Think about who you are trying to sell your app to, and target markets you think will click on those ads. The more targeted the ads are to smaller groups of people, the higher the click through rates you'll have. If you target a small niche website, it's oftentimes cheaper too. However, it's important to note that if you go with an advertising behemoth like Facebook, they'll sometimes charge big bucks to target down to more specific levels…so try to find those niche-specific sites first.
In app advertisements can be effective as well. Apple has a fantastic ad network called iAd that you should check out if you're an iOS developer. If you're developing for Android, AdMob is a good service to check out. If possible, use this paid advertising to your advantage to try and get into the top charts in the App Store or on Google Play. Burst marketing campaigns are particularly effective if you can get your app into the top charts because you will get plenty of organic downloads once your app has all that viability.
Free Advertising
A great portion of developers will only be able to do free advertising. Unlike companies like Zenga that spend millions of dollars to market one app, most indie developers are going to do a majority of their advertising on a very low budget. Don't worry though, there are plenty of free advertising routes to take. Below are a few of many ways to get some "free" advertising.
One thing that you can do is to help your app succeed is make it easy to share. As mentioned earlier, word of mouth can be the best form of advertising, so make your app as easy to share as you can. You should also make is so users can easily rate your app. An app with a lot of positive ratings will go a long way to helping you market your app. (Hint: have a pop up in your app asking the user to rate it on the app store).
Another free path you should take is to submit your app to app review sites. A lot of people use these sites to find out what the best new apps are out there, so get your app in front of all those eyeballs. When submitting your app to a review site, be sure to pitch in a way that will make the review site want to review your app. Offering them a promo code so they can review your app for free is always a good start.
Having a webpage and preforming web-oriented SEO on the keywords you think people will search when looking for an app like yours is helpful as well. A lot of developers forget about trying to boost their organic search traffic to increase app downloads, but don't neglect it. With more people in the world surfing the internet on their phones than their on computers, this is something you don't want to miss out on.
Go Get 'Em!
So that's all for now. Just remember, developing your app is only the first stage in having an app success story. There are many, many hours that go into getting your apps into the top charts of Google Play and the App Store, but it's well worth it. Best of luck to all you developers and app marketers out there, and – just for the sake of having our own shameless marketing plug – stay tuned as Applits releases RememberTogether and BetterHalf in the next couple of weeks.
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Fantastic info! It is good to see you guys have a firm grasp on what it takes to market an app. I suppose you will be employing these ideas when you market your apps also?
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Sept. 15, 2012
By Brian Rice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- On the night the number he now wears was raised to the ring of honor inside Neyland Stadium for Vol legend Johnny Majors, A.J. Johnson filled a roll that harkened back to days of ole. Johnson played a starring role for Tennessee on both sides of the ball, scoring a touchdown on offense while leading UT in tackles from his customary spot at linebacker.
Majors, the former Tennessee running back and longtime head coach was honored in a pregame ceremony, but Johnson and future players will continue to wear the number 45 that now hangs as one of eight retired jerseys that line Neyland Stadium's interior.
Johnson's throwback performance began early in the third quarter. With the Vols facing third-and-2 deep in Florida territory, he made his first appearance lined up as the quarterback in the wildcat formation, taking a direct snap ahead for 4 yards and a first down. Six players later, Johnson channeled his inner-Johnny Majors by plowing ahead for the first touchdown of his Tennessee career on his second-career carry.
Johnson said his experience at the position in high school made him comfortable filling the role at Tennessee.
"I ran it in high school, so it wasn't a real big deal for me to get in and run it," Johnson said. "To me, to just get the ball and going downhill isn't too hard of a thing to do, so I feel real comfortable. Just see the hole and hit it."
His time spent on offense did nothing to take away from his performance in his more conventional roll on defense. Johnson led Tennessee with 11 tackles, six solo, and pulled down Florida tight end Omarius Hines for a 6-yard loss to end a Gator drive early in the 4th quarter.
Despite his effort, Johnson said the defensive effort down the stretch was affected by frustration with long gains by Florida.
"We got hit with big plays and got frustrated," Johnson said. "We should have come back harder."


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David Healy: Chelsea will Kop the victory they need at Anfield for title
In this column down the years I have often written about my admiration of the atmosphere that Liverpool fans generate during big matches at Anfield.
The Kop roar their team on and tend to intimidate the opposition in the process.
Liverpool have won many, many matches that way down the years.
Come Sunday though I will be interested to see and hear how their fans react when they are playing Chelsea.
It's incredible that the destiny of the league title has come down to this.
Basically, if Liverpool beat Chelsea at Anfield or even draw against Carlo Ancelotti's side they will hand Manchester United the chance to go on and win the league title.
It's a nightmare scenario for Liverpool fans, doing the old enemy a massive favour.
All week the Liverpool players have been saying that they will give their best and go all out to beat the Blues and keep their hopes of finishing in fourth place alive.
Those words aren't surprising. They have to say that and they'll believe it too.
In the past they have always played with great intensity against Chelsea and secured some famous wins over them at Anfield recently.
I do wonder though if come Sunday that same intensity will be there.
Liverpool won't have much time to recover following last night's exertions in the Europa League and by the time kick-off comes around they may be all
but out of the race for a Champions League place because Spurs, Aston Villa and Manchester City all play on Saturday.
Then there is the issue of the fans. Will they really roar their team on as they normally do with the final whistle approaching? I'm not so sure.
Chelsea will enter the match in confident mood having hammered Stoke last weekend.
Frank Lampard was in fantastic scoring form and will fancy his chances at Anfield.
I can see Chelsea winning and taking another step towards title glory.
If they don't, the other factor in all this, of course, is my own club Sunderland taking on Manchester United at the Stadium of Light after the game at Anfield.
Our manager Steve Bruce may have been a great defender for United but if you think he will be telling us to take it easy, forget it.
Believe me, Sunderland will be going all out to win the game.
United may be playing for the title but we have a top 10 place to go for.
We should have beaten United at Old Trafford earlier this season and I really feel we can do something against them this weekend.
Both matches are going to be intriguing that's for sure.
Belfast Telegraph
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The Maui Kiteboarding Community went out in full force for a long day of removing rocks and debris from the Lessons Beach Kite Launch after the recent tsunami. The beach was a minefield of glass, rock, tin cans and other debris. But looks better now than it did before.
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Very cool. Sounds pretty realistic to me!
Taco, I'd never heard of VEPro before but it looks pretty useful. I'll def check that out more.
Mlamanna, did you run into any compatibility issues with any of your 3rd party plug-ins after switching to X?
I'm not usually one for new years resolutions, but I think this year I could really use one. Toward the end of this year I found myself feeling more and more content, which eventually led to laziness and a lack of drive to work on anything new. So i guess my resolution would be to avoid musical slumps and feeling content. I know there's way more in store for me if I can get past my metal roadblocks!
I thought the split-screen shots sounded particularly cool. Makes me want to do a piano version
This is a great article laying out the pros and cons of switching to a 64-bit DAW (specifically ones without 32-bit support). The biggest concern being plug-in compatibility. Give it a solid read if you're looking to upgradehttp://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/why-arent-all-plugins-64-bit-by-now-589310
Hey FL, nice work with this weeks tracks. You have quite the variety already.
P.S. your "featured items" links doesn't work. May want to repost it or have a mod delete it
This video captures the essence of reverb use, and also excellent tempo-keeping skillshttp://www.musiciansare.com/index.php?id=7933
Wow nice work dB, thats a great track too. Ho Ho Ho
Wow, what a perfect Friday! Congrats Lumen!
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After what seemed like a never ending winter, the clocks have gone forward, we are enjoying the warmer spring temperatures, and dare we say it, looking forward to a BBQ summer… Across the country, the sight of daffodils and leaves on the trees reminds us that some of our favourite seasonal produce is on its way. But in terms of our health, and our weight control, which of these seasonal fruits and vegetables should we try and incorporate into our diet? We asked Laurence Beeken, Food Information Executive at Weight Loss Resources, for his top picks:
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Laurence says: "Best eaten at room temperature to bring out the lovely summer flavour, strawberries are not only good as a sweet treat - try slicing them onto a fresh leafy salad and add a splash of balsamic vinegar to highlight their taste."
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Laurence says: "Milder than ordinary onions, remember that you can also eat the green leaves. Slice the whole onion thinly with a diagonal slant and toss into your omelette for a tasty savoury treat"
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Laurence says: "Purported to be an aphrodisiac, asparagus is one of those vegetables best served as natural as possible. Best cooked lightly in a steamer and served with just a quick grind of black pepper or a dash of lemon juice."
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NEES/QCN Open House for Future Teachers
NEES@UCSB personnel hosted an open house for future science teachers in the Givertz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara in April 2013. Sandra Seale and Francesco Civilini, NEES project specialists, gave a training session in "Make Your Own Earthquake" using the QCN sensor. …Read More →
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CHICAGO -- Carlos Marmol was back on the mound trying to close this one out, and once again, he came up short. The Cubs did not.
Ryan Dempster pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings, and Chicago overcame another shaky performance by its closer to beat Florida 2-1 Friday, snapping the Marlins' season-high, six-game winning streak.
Dempster (7-6) struck out nine without a walk in probably his best outing of the season as the Cubs won for the third time in nine games, but the focus again centered on Marmol.
"We need him," manager Mike Quade said. "When you talk about the bullpen, he's a pretty big part."
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Right now, that part isn't working.
After the closer's ninth-inning meltdown Thursday, Quade had said he wasn't sure he would use Marmol in a save situation, but he did after talking to the pitcher, coaches and management before Friday's game.
That backfired when they turned to Marmol in the ninth Friday and he again didn't make it out of the inning. Sean Marshall got out of the jam and will close for the next few days.
Marmol came in to boos on the heels of a miserable performance in which he walked four of the five batters he faced and failed to record an out. The Marlins scored six in the ninth to win that one 6-3 and they nearly pulled off another comeback Friday.
Marmol's latest troubles began when he walked Omar Infante on four pitches to start the inning.
He caught a break with one out when center fielder Marlon Byrd threw out Hanley Ramirez trying to stretch a single into a double.
"The guy made a helluva throw," Marlins interim manager Jack McKeon said.
Quade would have lifted Marmol then had Ramirez not been thrown out. Instead, he watched as Logan Morrison lined an RBI single to right, cutting Florida's deficit to 2-1.
Marshall relieved Marmol and struck out Mike Stanton to end the game, giving him two saves in four chances.
"We're trying to figure out things," Marmol said. "Hopefully, when I get back, I'll be the old Marmol."
He insisted the problems are mechanical, not mental, and that he still has his confidence. What he doesn't have is his control or patience from the fan base.
"It's not as easy as people [think]," he said. "It's hard. When you're not playing, you're struggling, you want to do the best -- especially in Chicago. I hate when the fans boo me. I hate it. I don't think any players want to feel that way."
The Cubs took a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning when Infante misplayed Alfonso Soriano's pop fly to second base, allowing Carlos Pena and Byrd to score.
That was just enough for Dempster and the Cubs.
"It was a good way to bounce back after yesterday, get us back on the right track," the veteran right-hander said.
Ricky Nolasco (6-6) pitched about as well as Dempster but took a tough loss.
Nolasco allowed two unearned runs and seven hits, and struck out seven and walked one in seven innings. It was another strong performance following his complete-game win over Houston on Saturday. He also doubled off the wall with two outs in the third, but the Marlins couldn't do much against Dempster.
Nolasco ran into trouble in the fourth when Pena singled with one out and Byrd doubled, but he struck out Geovany Soto and should have gotten out of the inning when Soriano popped up.
Infante raced out toward right field, and slowed as Stanton came in. The ball appeared to tip his glove and fell in for an error, allowing both runners to score.
"It was just unfortunate," Nolasco said. "It's not going to happen very often, especially Omar how good he is. It's just one of those things that you can't put any blame on it."
McKeon said it was an easy play for Stanton and he should have made that catch.
"Hell, the right fielder has got to come in," McKeon said. "He's standing alongside of him. He's got to take charge."
- The Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with veteran pitcher Dave Bush.
- Cubs first base coach Bob Dernier missed the game to attend his son's wedding in Kansas City. He is expected back Sunday. Dave Keller, special assistant to Quade, filled in.
- Florida's Emilio Bonifacio extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a single in the sixth.