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BANGKOK — Black smoke billowing from tailpipes into the humid, tropical air was once a Bangkok trademark. But a decade and a half after Thailand began a battle for better air quality, this erstwhile icon of smog has emerged as a role model for pollution-choked capitals in Asia, with considerably cleaner air than Beijing, Jakarta, New Delhi and Shanghai.
Some buses here still belch toxic vapor. Yet the skies in Bangkok on most days are blue, thanks to the work of a small, dedicated group of people. They have pressed the case for cleaner air despite a history of weak, short-lived governments and the country's current efforts to extricate itself from the tangled results of the military coup last September.
"There's a huge difference when you walk around the streets," said Jitendra Shah, a coordinator at the World Bank for environment and social issues in Southeast Asia who has worked in Bangkok since the 1990s. "Breathing is definitely easier."
Thailand's battle against air pollution provides a virtual how-to manual of environmental cleanup, say Mr. Shah and other air quality experts in Asia. Thai officials cajoled oil companies to produce cleaner fuel, used higher taxes to phase out the once ubiquitous two-stroke motorcycles and converted taxis to run on clean-burning liquefied petroleum gas. They overcame lobbying campaigns from large, mostly Japanese-owned, car companies and imposed progressively stricter emissions controls based on European norms. Thailand had no emissions standards before 1992.
The local government enacted simple but highly effective measures like washing the streets to keep the dust down. Buddhist crematoriums around the city were urged to change from wood-burning pyres to more sophisticated electric incinerators.
One striking result is that, while the number of motor vehicles registered in Bangkok has increased 40 percent over the past decade, the average levels of the most dangerous types of pollution — small dust particles that become embedded in the lungs — have been cut 47 percent, to 43 micrograms per cubic meter from 83.
Bangkok's air, on average, now falls within the limit set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency of 50 micrograms per cubic meter, but is above the European Union limit of 40. The World Health Organization guidelines are 20 micrograms per cubic meter.
Four decades ago, Thailand did not have a word for pollution — there was barely use for it in a city with far fewer cars than there are now. It was only in 1976 that the Royal Institute, the official arbiter of the Thai language, coined the word "mollapit." It means "poison or toxins that come from impurity or dirtiness," according to Naiyana Wara-aswapati, a senior linguist at the institute.
Giving pollution a name was far easier than cleaning the air. And as pedestrians in Bangkok can attest, some of the poison still lingers. The city still has nagging air quality problems, especially and paradoxically in neighborhoods served by the city's relatively new mass transit system, which was supposed to help ease pollution by allowing commuters to leave their cars at home.
Pollutants, trapped beneath the concrete platforms of the elevated railway, can rise to levels that rival those of the dirtiest cities in Asia: 85 to 180 micrograms per cubic meter of dust particles.
Greater Bangkok, with a population of about 10 million, has not yet achieved the air quality of Singapore or Tokyo. Those cities have on average the cleanest air of any major Asian capital, roughly equivalent to that of New York City. But what Bangkok has shown is that it is not necessary to have Singapore's authoritarian legacy or Tokyo's riches to make radical improvements.
Part of Bangkok's success in cleaning its air is a result of luck and geography. Unlike Los Angeles, Bangkok has no surrounding mountains to trap smog. Unlike Beijing, which has some of the worst air in East Asia, power plants around Bangkok do not use coal. Thailand gets natural gas from neighboring Myanmar and its own platforms in the Gulf of Thailand; 70 percent of the country's power production is from natural gas, which burns more cleanly than coal.
Most of the credit for the cleaner air, however, goes to a group of strong-willed environmental pioneers, said Nuntavarn Vichit-Vadakan, dean of the faculty of public health at Thammasat University. The group, many of them trained in the United States, convinced politicians of the need for action, Ms. Nuntavarn said.
They faced considerable resistance. Supat Wangwongwatana, director general of the pollution control department at the Ministry of Environment, helped usher in Thailand's first laws on tailpipe emissions, based mainly on European standards. In the early 1990s, he traveled to Japan with Kasem Sanitwong Na Ayutthaya, the current environment minister, to persuade Japanese automakers to make and sell cleaner cars in Thailand.
Bhichit Rattakul, an American-trained microbiologist, created the Anti-Air Pollution & Environmental Protection Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy group, in 1986, before going green was trendy. Elected Bangkok's governor in 1996, he planted 400,000 trees, cracked down on polluting trucks and established stricter rules for dusty construction sites.
In 1991, Piyasvasti Amranand, a former secretary general of the National Energy Policy Office, established Thailand's first comprehensive plan to remove lead, sulfur and other harmful chemicals from fuel. Mr. Piyasvasti, who is now energy minister, said he encountered strong resistance from Western oil companies and Japanese car manufacturers; he recalled long debates over the proposed introduction of catalytic converters, the devices that neutralize harmful chemicals before they are emitted from tailpipes.
On the streets of Bangkok, residents give the city's fight against pollution mixed reviews.
Pacharapun Tinnabal, 25, a graduate student who recently returned after living for three years in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, said she was relieved to return home because the air there was "far more polluted."
But others, like Thongpoon Nawiman, a 41-year-old motorcycle messenger who spends five days a week wending through Bangkok's wide boulevards and tiny alleys, are not satisfied. "The air is still polluted, and the traffic is still bad," he said.
Mr. Bhichit, the former Bangkok governor, agrees that there is a lot of room for improvement.
"I'm still not a happy man," he said. "I'm trying to demand more."


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Red Box Movie Night: Frugal Reflections from Kit Kittredge, An American GirlPosted by Marianne Thomas | 2/15/2009 10:00:00 AM | The Frugal Journey | 5 comments »
Last night, I zipped out of the house for a few minutes (we've self-imposed a quarantine here this weekend until all of us are feeling better) and picked up a quick treat for the kids (Burger King - not terribly frugal or healthy, which is why it's a once-in-a-while treat) as well as the Kit Kittredge movie at the Redbox across the street from BK.
I actually paid for the Redbox rental since I haven't checked the Inside Redbox site for FREE codes for a while. (Go click and check it out - you can rent movies from your local Redbox for FREE!)
This movie was well worth the $1.00 I spent. Not only is a well-made movie with several recognizeable stars, it's a great family movie. We all loved it.
Oh, and it's set in Cincinnati, so we love it for that reason, too! ;-)
I won't spoil the movie for those of you who haven't seen it, but a great deal of the movie deals with the hard times that fall upon Kit's family during the Great Depression.
I watched as Foreclosure signs were hammered into the front yards of houses in the movies; the characters were truly and utterly devastated. I couldn't help but think how that resonates with the foreclosures that so many people are facing or on the brink of facing in our nation today.
I also watched Kit's mother do all that she could to keep their home intact. I was reminded greatly of the Proverbs 31 woman who does all she can for her family and does it with a heart full of hope and praise for God.
I wondered as I watched if I would have what it takes to face such trying financial times as were seen during the Great Depression. While I am ever seeking to be more frugal in how I spend our dollars and use our resources, I am no Frugal Diva of Perfection.
I'm not even close, baby. That's why I'm The *New* Frugal Mom, m'kay? ;-)
Here's the thing: I might not be close, but I can strive to be more like the Proverbs 31 woman every day (especially the on her tongue is kindly counsel part since sarcasm is my fave anger-management tool).
How will I know when I'm *there*?
The simple fact is there is no hard and firm *there* for this frugal journey that I'm on (and that you're on). Life is full of changes - family size, jobs, and health, to name a few - of all sorts that require us to assess and evaluate how we're allocating our money and how we could change our habits and spending to conserve or create more of those funds.
I hope that each day I can be more closely aligned with the example of the Proverbs 31 woman who does much for her family and community, who loves God, and who works with the strength of her mind as well as her arms.
And I hope that if our family should ever fall into deep financial trouble like the Kittredges that I'll find the strength in my soul to make lemonade out of lemons.
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Hi Marianne. I've been loving your blog and posting to "Let's Go Krogering" every week. Just wanted to let you know that I awarded you the Lemonade Award! Please stop by my blog for details!
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February 15, 2009 8:36 PM
Kim: Thanks so much - you're really kind. I appreciate you linking up every week!
I'll grab the award and spread the love later this week. Smiles!
February 16, 2009 7:25 AM
I LOVED this movie too. I took DD#2out to see it in theaters. And it is one I plan on buying.
Marianne Thomas
February 16, 2009 6:06 PM
Michele: We loved it, too! And it's nice to see that they're making real family-oriented movies that everyone can enjoy.
Thanks for commenting!
February 28, 2009 5:52 PM
My daughters loved this movie. Kit is my oldest daughter's fave American Girl.
I didn't watch it, but I could hear it in the other room and for some reason the word HOBO kept cracking me up. I don't know why, obviously that's what they were called back then, but it struck me as funny :)


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For the fourth time on record Lake Erie is nearly completely ice covered. The lake has only had 100% freeze over in 1977, 1978 and 1996. Even last years long bitter cold winter didn't cover the lake completely. This year however with temperatures now plunging to record lows it seems other milestones might be in sight too.
The Great Lakes are freezing and they are freezing fast with temperatures routinely as much as 20 degrees below zero.
Lake Huron and Lake Superior were more than 80% frozen as well. Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario were also icy but less solid. Those two lakes are at about 60% ice coverage.
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As we are in the second half of the year there has been a lot of attention on the new smartphone from OnePlus. The big feature coming with the OnePlus 6T is the in-display fingerprint sensor and the waterdrop notch that Oppo used for the R17. However, last year's OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T customers are unlikely to be upgrading to either the OnePlus 6 or the OnePlus 6T this year, so they've kept their eyes on new software updates. As the company's Open Beta program gets updates quicker, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T customers can look forward to an update that adds a new gallery gesture and some community features.
It was just last month when these two devices received their last open beta update which brought the OnePlus 5 up to Open Beta version 19 and the OnePlus 5T up to Open Beta version 17. The focus of those updates was mainly on the OnePlus Switch application. However, the Weather application did receive some optimization to the UI and it did come with September's security patches. This time around, the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T didn't get any of October's security patches but the update does add a new gesture to the Gallery application which lets you close a picture by swiping down on the gallery application.
The other changes included in the Open Beta 20 and Open Beta 18 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T are for its Community application. There are a number of changes here including community notices being added as a feature, a new feed to let you follow community members, and there are more options when it comes to sharing threads. The developers have set the application up so that stickied comments are displayed in the application and they have also worked on some general user interface and bug fixes as well.
If you are already running the open beta on your OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T then you'll see this update appear as a traditional OTA update. However, if you want to switch over from the stable channel the company recommends you refer to the flashing instructions and the full ROM on the downloads page.
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Christmas movies to watch this season
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During this time of year, there is nothing better than curling up in a blanket on your sofa with a warm drink and order in some delicious food right to your doorstep to watch a Christmas themed movie to get you in the festive spirit. Who doesn't love to do a little movie marathon all themed around the holidays? Here are a few movies, in no particular ranking order, which we think should be included in your Christmas movie marathon this year!
1.Home Alone (1990)
This has to be the go-to movie that everyone must surely watch during the Christmas season, right off the bat. Alight hearted movie for all the family to enjoy. The movie is a reminder that despite sometimes we disagree with our families and sometimes we just want to be left alone, on special occasions like these, there is no one else we'd rather spend this day with than our family.
2. Elf (2003)
Another hilarious comedy movie is Elf, this time centred around Buddy the elf, Santa's biggest helper.. When Buddy comes to realise his true roots, and finds out that his father is a grumpy publisher in New York. he sets onto a mission to spread Christmas cheer amongst the cold-hearted New Yorkers.
3. Love Actually (2003)
Even if you're not into Christmas, this incredible cast and different storylines which intertwine with one another at different intervals, will surely warm up your little Grinch heart. This movie highlights some of the best and, unfortunately, also worst parts of love which we all are accustom to one way or another. The ending might be cheesy, but it's all about the magic of Christmas spirit.
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Steering away from the traditional Christmas cheese, this famous Tim Burton animated creation has definitely not lost its charm over the years. You still have every little element that a traditional Christmas movie would have: presents, Santa, romance, singing, and so on. However, this movie comes with a little dose of darkness. Its creativity and originality have made this movie a classic!
5. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Ghosts, children living in poverty, Christmas spirit, singing and a bitter old miser. This movie is based on the classic Ebenezer Scrooge tale by Charles Dickens. We all know how the story goes, but this is a tad bit better because it has Muppets!
6. Arthur Christmas (2011)
This very smart, British 3D animation is fairly new on the scene, but it's such an adorable movie, we just had to include it on our list! Santa's young son, Arthur, is on a mission to deliver a present which slipped through his brother's operation to deliver presents all over the world on Christmas Eve! An engaging fantasy surely to be a crowd pleaser.
7. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
This movie doesn't need any introductions or reasons why it's on this list. Jim Carrey's performance of the famous Dr Seuss tale makes this movie another staple into anyone's Christmas movie list. This classic is a heartwarming movie which pulls at everyone's heartstrings, reminding those who aren't fans of the holiday to join in the fun!
8. The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005)
This cosy and very child-friendly faithful adaptation of C.S. Lewis's novel is surely a Christmas treat. This movie has the right amount of enchantment we all look for this time of year. We're pretty sure that at some point in your childhood you wished that the back of your wardrobe led to an enchanted land covered in snow.
9. The Holiday (2006)
More centered around the element of romance, The Holiday is set in the little village of Surrey and across the Atlantic in Los Angeles. This movie follows two women and how this holiday season didn't seem to go according to plan. They decide to swap houses for the season to run away from their realities and find some escapism. This journey leads them to learn a lot about themselves and find happiness once again.
10. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
We're ending this list with the ultimate classic of classics for Christmas movies. This message-driven, snowy festive classic is a wonderful delight to watch and entertaining, no matter how many years pass. It is a testimony to the power of the individual.


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Paul Ramirez Jonas' The Commons, at Alexander Gray Associates, takes a form of art that has become banal and makes it quite weird. The artist has made an equestrian statue without a rider, functioning as a corkboard for public discourse, and placed it in a gallery. The result is fun, but very odd.
What's fun is that it's a bulletin board, where visitors can read notes left by others and post his own. This is an amusing, interactive activity. It takes place entirely on the plinth, though, leaving the horse as a prop. It itself is best described as a corkboard in the shape of a statue, since very little effort is made to hide the artifice or bring it to the standards of a good public sculpture. The sculptural form that the corkboard takes is a signifier and not an end in itself.
What's striking is that this archetypal equestrian statue is riderless, a revision of its meaning, since what parts remain of the artwork are those that are normally used as a predicate to indicate the greatness of the mounted subject. The leader is gone, leaving us with a description of nothing, or with the description itself as referent. The artist intends this as a celebration of the common folk who are the vehicle that propels the leader. That would make this a statue of the multitude, which at once symbolizes their power and also enables it to be exerted as they post their notes on it. Yet it doesn't really work that way, since what the horse has become is only a sign of absence. The emperor is not atop the horse, but neither is the multitude.
The Commons' location is also jarring. The commons are physical places that host the public sphere, in the street, in print or online. Alexander Gray Associates is not public; it is a private space opened to the public. The Commons takes a sculpture out of a plaza, where the masses must pass by it, and places it in an interior space that people only go to in order to see the piece. This displacement changes far more than that of the rider. On the one hand, it removes the politics almost completely; it is ineffective as a locus of public discourse and all notes on it will only go between members of a homogenous group of gallery browsers. In this context the missing leader is the artist himself, who has simply provided a blank wall on which the viewers create their own show.


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VidIQ Is Very Good for an Individual publisher like me and you or for electronic advertising and marketing services who handle Youtube channel to get their client. The majority of us are aware of fundamental Youtube movie SEO tips like use Keyword from the post title, use detailed description and create the video engaging. This is a common knowledge that every Youtube publisher have, but there is more than you could utilize to provide more visibility for their Youtube channel.
Let Me discuss their pro version which starts at just $10/month. It may sound a lot for entry-level Youtube publisher, but after learning about the features, you will also feel that $10 is a peanut price that we're paying for such awesome service.
To Begin with, VidIQ is a video analytics and marketing tool for Youtube publishers. This tool analyzes your Youtube account and provides you meaningful insights that enable you to make actionable conclusions. It is more than simply a Youtube SEO tool, as it offers you your video analytics to find out how consumers are interacting with users. Vidiq Vs Socialblade
Click the Link below to receive your free 30 days of vidiq.
Getting Started with VidIQ is simple, as you want to join it together with your YouTube account. It will import all of the videos to their dash, and out of here all the magic starts. Take a look at the dash after it pulled information from most of my Youtube videos.
You Can form any column based on views, shares, enjoys along with other parameters. This gives you a great summary of popular videos from the Youtube channel. The fun part starts here, since you're able to click on any of the movies and create changes in tags, descriptions and also the title.
This Is super easy when you're optimizing your YouTube station or your client channel.
Personally, I bother less about the description part as I always insert it if uploading the videos. What I enjoyed here is the YouTube tagging part, as this 1 thing could help you to get more views on every video that you upload on Youtube.
VidIQ Provides tag suggestion (You can use up to 50 tags) and using popular tags can help you to receive unimaginable eyeballs to your own videos. You include the first few characters and it would auto-populate the suggested tags. (See screenshot below)
Let Me share a smart way to take advantage of VidIQ youtube tags attribute. This one even works for users that are free, but you need to install free VidIQ chrome extension. This plugin does is, it automatically shows you the tags used on any Youtube video which is not publicly accessible.
After Installing the aforementioned free Chrome add-on, all you want to do is search for videos related to this one you are uploading and open the video with the majority of views or dependent on the popularity.
This Free add-on will demonstrate the tags used from the movie as well as the traffic source which you can use for further outreach. Watch this video screenshot for better comprehension.
All You need to do is, use all the tags on your videos and it would significantly increase your video visibility. This is only one of the many applications of VidIQ.
Track Your Links
Were you aware that you Can also use VidIQ to track click through rates? You can do this in the Description Campaigns Tab.
In here, you're Allowed to produce your own campaign. This is where you create a hyperlink and append it to the description box of your movie. From here, the computer software will track the impressions and clickthrough rate through your own links. This is great if you would like to observe the conversion prices or clickthrough rates of your movies.
NOTE. The tool also permit you to automatically add tags. It Will provide you some of the most well-known tags in your market so you can add them mechanically.
Why add tags? It helps In getting your movies discovered. Vidiq Vs Socialblade
Track Your Competition
Its Google Chrome Expansion is also quite strong. In fact, I believe that it is the only Youtube competition research tool which lets you observe the tags and visitors insights of the competition. These are quite useful especially in the event that you want to see what your competitors are doing before you do any form of marketing.
Get Organized with Easy-to-Manage Analytics
The first thing which Will catch your attention when you sign up for VidIQ is its analytics. Though Youtube might have given you with exactly the same type of analytics, it's still not as coordinated as that of VidIQ.
First, you will be able To see the demographics of your audiences. You'll see if they are male or female and what era they are. You'll also find them broken down into percentages so you'll have a precise overview of your Youtube channel.
Then, you'll notice a Chart which contains the following. Youtube perspectives, Youtube search, suggested views, vidIQ tags, moments watched, Youtube likes, Youtube comments and Youtube readers. This graph will show the daily fluctuations in number in every one of these variables. This can help you understand why your audiences do what they do.
Then, these are further Broken down into boxes that you can sort according to what you want to see. You are able to choose states, videos, URLs, searches and videos. These boxes will further form your information for a clearer channel overview.
From here, the tool Will give you an overview together with top playlists and also the best time to post (This is derived from your information ).
Next, you'll also find some analytics in the videos tab. This will show you all your movies alongside their corresponding characteristics like the date posted, tags, vidIQ score, and whether or not it is fostered, complete views, complete likes and complete comments.
This is a fairly Interesting way to observe the analytics of your movies. Additionally, it is coordinated too that you are able to see everything from one dashboard.
Get Your Videos Ranked
Last, it's a SEO Tab that looks at your own videos on a channel-wide scale. It will appear at thye tags which you are currently using and examine the key words that you're presently optimizing it for.
The Keyword Research Tool is the most popular portion of VidIQ. This is where you may search for low competition keywords which will allow you to dominate the front page of their search engines very quickly.
Truly, VidIQ offers an All-in-one tool for YouTubers.
Now that we understand what It can do, let's take a look at how to use it. Following are a few measures which may help you optimize the software's potential.
Get to Know Your Subscribers
An excellent analytics tool Won't be complete without any subscriber analysis. In the end, video station owners are not only there to look at analytics. They wish to know who's seeing, liking and commenting on their videos. They would like to understand the man behind the'viewer'. Vidiq Vs Socialblade
Fortunately, the Software also have a Subscribers tab which allows you peek into what your readers are watching. This includes details like the top videos they watched, the best channels they follow and when they are online. These features permit you to have a glimpse at what your readers or viewers are doing. It gives you the ability to get to learn how they act – what makes them see a video and subscribe.
NOTE. That is a Guru feature. You might need to pay the monthly fee to get access to the but it is well worth the money.
Description campaign feature
This Is one feature that will force you to grab this tool right away. How about you add a few lines of text with a link on all your video description?
You Might be thinking that it is a tedious task to edit person video description and you are not erroneous. Any guy in the right state of mind would think the same, but this is where description feature of VidIQ makes this Youtube advertising tool remarkable.
You Can see the performance (Below) from one of the campaigns I conducted for 25 days.
Clicking On Stop effort will automatically eliminate your campaign text and links from all videos.
There Are many more features that I'm yet to research such as competitions attribute, where you can compare your Youtube channel expansion with one of your competitors. Another attribute call enables optimization which I will be analyzing in coming days.
For At this time you can create an account on VidIQ and import your channel for free to begin optimizing all your uploaded Youtube videos.
Every YouTuber understands the worth of traffic and subscribers. Several studies have been performed on Youtube to ascertain why users sign up for some Youtube station or view a particular video. However, no research can give the same response for all channels in all markets.
Here's the truth. how Users will respond to your articles will depend on the character of your visitors content and niche. It's a niche where one size does not fit all. You need to find out what will work for you on your own.
That is where analytics tools come in handy. These tools allow you to know how users are currently behaving towards your videos or channel so you can adjust your plan accordingly. One analytics tool which has gained much fame is VidIQ, within this article, you will find out more about this software and how it can assist you on your Youtube journey.
How To Utilize VidIQ to Grow Your Youtube Traffic
VidIQ is a nice instrument That collects data from Youtube about the most recent videos, key words and tags used from the hottest Youtube channel owners. Due to this, you can use it by gathering data and then using that information to correct your marketing strategy. This is how I love to utilize the tool. You can use it in any way you want. This is simply a suggestion.
STEP 1. Collect key words with its Keyword Tool
The best place to start Is in the keyword tool. This tool will show you all the related searches for a particular video. In its Google Chrome tool for instance. It will demonstrate the related searches once you see a particular video. This can aid you in not just for thinking of tags to put in your video but may also aid you in your movie games, descriptions and backlinks. Vidiq Vs Socialblade
STEP 2. Copy Competitor Tags
Among those things that People love about VidIQ is its automated tagging system. It permits you to instantly generate a stream of tags to get a video without any trouble. But for me personally, I really like copying existing competitor tags instead.
Doing this is easy. All you need to do is see the video Of your competitor with your Google Chrome plugin installed. From here, you will be able to see the stats of this video in addition to the specific tags used by your competition. After that you can use this for your videos.
STEP 3. Launch Campaigns in your Video Descriptions
When You have a pair of Keywords, it is the right time to start your campaign. In the campaigns tab, you will have the ability to define a description to your own videos and this can then include a link. When you list this as a campaign, you can now track the impressions and click through rate of your own descriptions. I would suggest monitoring and tweaking your descriptions based on how users react to it.
STEP 4. Batch-Optimize Your Videos
Then, use your key word Understanding for SEO. After all, search engines continue to be the ideal source for movie traffic for Youtube. VidIQ includes a batch optimize choice where you can just optimize everything to your target keyword. If you can find key words with little to no rivals, that's better. That's because it will let you rank instantly on front page of the search engines.
STEP 5. Track Your Analytics and Correct Your Strategy
VidIQ is known for its analytics. It provides you with a background on your readers. First, it will allow you to have a look at the behaviour of your readers by looking at what movies they are watching or after. It is going to also track when your subscribers are online. Then, it breaks down your subscribers based on their demographic characteristics. This will let you know the person that you're talking to in your movies.
How can this help you? This helps you in the words that you may use for your marketing strategy. This way, your ads will talk straight to your intended market.
STEP 6. Do Backward Analysis On Your Videos
Now this approach will Only work if you've got a couple of viral videos previously. If you would like to know what made them tick and your existing movies are much less effective, it may be well worth it to look back and see how it took off. VidIQ offers some historical data on videos which can help you see what is special about that particular video.
STEP 7. Track Existing Engagements in Your Videos
VidIQ also looks at all The engagements in the full day and then creates a report following a few times has passed. This provides you with a summary of appointments and views your movie gets. Vidiq Vs Socialblade
BONUS. Update Your Membership to Boost and Benefit from Trends
VidIQ also has a tendencies feature. This permits you to observe the trending videos and key words. Additionally, it allows you to syndicate your videos to Youtube for some extra traffic. However, this is only available in the Boost choice which sells for $49 a month.
Watch More Than Just Views
What's the first thing We see if we look at Youtube videos? It's the views, right? Besides that, we also observe the likes and the remarks. Most Youtubers are already contented with just seeing these. However, what if a computer software can provide much more?
VidIQ is more than simply A view, like or remark tracking tool. In fact, you'll get to see the subscriptions generated, Facebook comments, Tweets and Reddit votes, impressions and clickthrough rates of a particular video. It's that intensive. This is quite useful especially if you would like to understand how effective your campaign is in creating visitors, subscribers and sales to your site.
And it doesn't stop there. It even provides you with superior analytics involving the behavior and demographics of your target audience as well as give you a way to maximize your videos for improved search engine ranks.
So If You Would like to take Your video analytics to the next level and actually use them as insights for your next video promotion plan, I suggest that you use a tool such as VidIQ. It can allow you to see the specifics so that you are able to proceed with the Youtube wave instead of against it.
Click the Link below to get your free 30 days of vidiq.


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As attorneys who represent customers of brokerage firms, we often receive calls from potential clients who appear to have a substantive case of merit. And then we ask them when the investment was made and that often raises the question: Do statutes of limitation apply to arbitrations as they apply in courts?
Do Statutes of Limitation Apply to FINRA Arbitrations?
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What you Need to Know about Shutter Speed & Photography
Happy Monday!
Two weeks ago I posted about depth of field and briefly about aperture. To recap, depth of field talked about how 'deep' or 'shallow' your picture will be, or more specifically, how much of the picture is in focus.
Another component that goes along with aperture when taking pictures is shutter speed. Shutter speed can also control how much of your picture is in focus; but in a different way.
Here are three things to know about shutter speed.
1. What exactly is shutter speed?
Shutter speed is the speed at which your shutter moves when you take a picture and how long your shutter stays open. This determines how much light is let in. I actually just pulled that from the top of my head, but it is legit. For those who like sources to back things up (from someone who is writing a master's thesis, good for you!), here is a link to an actual source. How quick or slow your shutter moves determines the amount of light that is let in and therefore the movement that is captured in a picture. Ever see those pictures of a city with the traffic lights all in a blur? Yeah, shutter speed controls that.
2. Shutter speed is measured in fractions or whole numbers
Do you ever see people post details (meta-info) for a specific photo? For example, for this picture of an osprey, the photo details are as follows:
Camera: Nikon D3000
F/Stop (aperture/depth of field): f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec
Sometimes people include more information, but for the sake of this example that's what I'm publishing. And it's my blog. So there. But seriously, message me if you want more info on the picture.
As you can see, sometimes the shutter speed is measured in fractions. If you are like me, and fractions weren't your thing in school, let me break it down. The smaller the fraction, such as the one above at 1/4000 of a second, the quicker your shutter will open and close. It helps me to remember that 1/4000 a second is really fast, and therefore my shutter will open and close very fast.
Compare that with the picture of this ferris wheel taken at the Minnesota State Fair (an amazing place) last year. The photo details for this picture are as follows:
Camera: Canon PowerShot S90 (my husband's camera)
F/Stop (aperture/depth of field): f/8
Shutter Speed: 0.8 sec
The shutter speed for this picture is .8 of a second, meaning the shutter stayed open almost a whole second which allowed for more movement to be captured in the picture. It also allowed more light to enter the camera which was important since the picture was taken at night with little light.
Shutter speeds can range from 1 second or more all the way down to 1/1000 sec as shown on the diagram below.
Short shutter = less light let in = less movement, or freeze movement
1/1000 s
1/500 s
1/250 s
1/125 s
1/60 s
1/30 s
1/15 s
1/8 s
1/4 s
1/2 s
1 s
Long shutter speed = more light let in = more movement
The chart above are some of the more common shutter speeds that I have seen. That being said, I've heard of shutter speeds as long as 24 hours. This is most commonly seen in star trail pictures.
3. You can use shutter speed to control movement in a picture and the amount of light that enters your picture
Controlling your shutter speed is a great way to create movement in a picture, or also to be able to take pictures without a lot of light. Many of today's digital cameras have a setting that let's you set the shutter speed you want and the camera will automatically pick the aperture to go along with your selected shutter speed.
This setting is often designated by an 'S', such as in the picture above.
When shooting subjects with a longer shutter speed, especially in low light situations, it is helpful to use a tripod to avoid unwanted blur.
So, do you want to take a picture of a flowy waterfall? Here's an example of that showing different shutter speeds:
The picture above was taken with a shutter speed of 1/25 sec.
This picture was taken with a shutter speed of 1/500 sec.
See the difference in the two waterfalls? In the first example, the picture was taken with a longer shutter speed than in the second example, which is much more crisp-looking and has a shorter shutter speed.
This week's takeaway:
-Shutter speed measures how long your camera shutter is open and also how much light is let into the camera when taking a picture
-Short shutter = less light let in = less movement, or freeze movement & Long shutter speed = more light let in = more movement
-It can be helpful to use a tripod, especially when taking pictures with a long shutter speed and/or low light
-Manually controlling your shutter speed is helpful when trying to control movement in a picture or to allow more light into a photograph
Is shutter speed a new concept for you? What subjects are you looking forward to photographing now that you are familiar with it?
Happy Photographing!
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(suggested by Jody C)
Since Hamilton is offering $10,000 for a twin tri winner, how should you play it?
Despite the pitiful pools, the $10K is guaranteed, so it looks like there should be a good opportunity here. In fact, the pitiful pools actually enhance your opportunity (less competition).
The key is how many first-half bets (probably all $1) to make - $27 would cover 20% of the top trifectas (unweighted by player rating). That means 1 chance in 5 of getting an exchange ticket, after which a 1-4-2 or 2-4-1 is almost a 1 percent probability.
$82 covers 50% of the most likely first half outcomes.
The math looks pretty good to me.
This will be a 1-time shot, however. Once the $10K goes, I doubt it will be refreshed, and the twin-tri bet (and pools) will be toast.


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Now things have more or less settled down here at home, it's going to be back to the usual routine for work from this point on. My absence yesterday, coupled with the PTO I took for the trip back to Bacolod, will definitely sting next payday, but at least I won't have to be worried … Continue reading Back To The Usual Routines
Month: June 2015
Back Home, Stuffed, And Quite Drenched
Honestly, I've been pretty extraneous to the whole wedding in general, and most of what I've done since we went to Bacolod was to eat, and sleep. Really, I've only really been able to contribute this morning, where I helped cooked the food that would serve as the lunch after the house blessing of my … Continue reading Back Home, Stuffed, And Quite Drenched
First Day Back In Bacolod
Well, our flight pretty much went without hitch, and even the baby was well-behaved during the time leading up to the flight itself. Barring some turbulence a few minutes after lift-off, it was smooth sailing, so to speak, until we touched down at the airport at Silay. We waited half an hour (during which time … Continue reading First Day Back In Bacolod
Going Off For A While, Again
While it's a normal shift for me tonight, I'm going to have to head straight home afterward, as it's off to the airport for the family again. As scheduled, we're heading back to Negros for my cousin's wedding, and we're going to be staying there again for four days or so. So, unless I can … Continue reading Going Off For A While, Again
Could Really Be Doing Better
I didn't really mess up badly in any of my calls last night, but in hindsight, there are two that I wish I could have resolved, well, quicker. I understand that, in taking Service calls, spending twenty minutes on a case isn't going to be unusual, but I felt afterward that I could have easily … Continue reading Could Really Be Doing Better
Avoided It, For Now
So far, so good. I didn't cause any major screw-ups last night, though there were calls where, in hindsight, I could have given a far better solution. Buh. Have to continue to pay attention to the details and cues of the customers, moving forward this week. Aside from that though, somewhat slow day at the … Continue reading Avoided It, For Now
Bracing For That Shock
Tonight's the start of Phone Lab, which means we're going to be taking in live calls again, albeit at a regulated manner. While technically it's okay to still mess up at this phase (as we won't be docked if we do), after the little interview I had at the end of last week, well, needless … Continue reading Bracing For That Shock


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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced new commercial organics requirements for New York City businesses. Certain businesses are required by law to separate their organic waste. New minimum requirements were unveiled in August, and if your business meets the criteria, you must comply with the business organics rules.
Establishments covered by Business Organics Rules:
As of August 15, 2018:
- Food service establishments with a floor area of at least 15,000 square feet.
- Food service establishments that are part of a chain of 100 or more locations in the city of New York.
- Retail food stores with a floor area of at least 25,000 square feet.
As of July 19, 2016:
- Food service establishments in hotels with 150 or more rooms.
- Arenas and stadiums with a seating capacity of at least 15,000 people.
- Food manufacturers with a floor area of at least 25,000 square feet.
- Food wholesalers with a floor area of at least 20,000 square feet.
Businesses covered by these rules must separate staff-handled food scraps, plant trimmings, food-soiled paper and certified compostable products from garbage and other recyclables.
For more information on commercial organics requirements, visit www.nyc.gov/businessorganics.com.
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HYL were awarded the mechanical services installation to this impressive facility. Abbotstown houses five playing pitches – four of them full size and all of them floodlit – a 3G pitch, a hurling wall and a pavilion which houses 10 dressing-rooms, a reception area and gymnasium, and associated facilities for physiotherapy, referees, meeting rooms and dining facilities.
A covered, seated spectator area adjoining the pavilion can cater for 400 people.
Scope of Works
Mechanical Services Installation
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Project Team
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Rio 2016 Olympian, Callum Hawkins, now returning to full training after his Gold Cost 2018 marathon collapse, helped governing body scottishathletics present Garscube Harriers with the Lindsays Trophy for cross-country participation at three winter national championship events.
The Glasgow-based club went from fifth in 2017 to winners this year, with 106 finishers at the Lindsays National XC.
Garscube topped a table now made up of a remarkable 103 clubs fielding at least one runner across the three events – up from last year's tally of 75 different clubs.
"What's happening at Garscube is a great example of club development in Scotland,' said Callum, who has won the Senior gold twice at the Lindsays National XC but missed out this year as he prepared for Australia.
"For any club to manage to find 106 people to race the Lindsays National XC at Callendar Park really is a great effort. It's credit to them and the coaches and team managers because that's a huge representation for a single championship event."
Reflecting on the sport Callum said: "I presented the Lindsays Trophy last year to Giffnock North and was more than happy to get involved again this year because I think cross country is really important to the sport in Scotland.
"It was how I started out, really, and looking back that's where I had early success – rather than in road running. My first Scotland and GB and NI vests came via cross-country.
scottishathletics chairman Ian Beattie, who is also Chief Operating Officers with Lindsays, congratulated Garscube Harriers on their achievement, 'in the face of stronger competition than ever'.
Garscube Harriers President Jill O'Neil said: "We're absolutely delighted to win the Lindsays Trophy for the first time.Every year we make a huge effort to encourage all of our athletes out to the cross-country to compete, spectate and support and it's fantastic to be recognised in this way. The National Championship events across the season encapsulate all that is good about athletics in Scotland right now and we thoroughly enjoy being part of them."
2017/18 LINDSAYS TROPHY TOP 10 (with number of finishers)
- Garscube Harriers 230
- Giffnock North AC 214
- Edinburgh AC 175
- Central AC 167
- Cambuslang Harriers 162
- Corstorphine AAC 152
- Fife AC 137
- Falkirk Victoria Harriers 120
- Aberdeen AAC 117
- Kilbarchan AAC 116


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I'm trying to use the lightbox shortcode on WP and Soliloquy generated galleries. It's working quite nicely, but I would like for the image captions to be shown in lightbox mode without having to use the image shortcode for the images. Is there an easy way to do this?
Alternatively, could you point me in the right direction in terms of code - where could I start to make these modifications for my child theme?
EDIT: I meant to ask about a caption for lightbox images that would show outside of the lightbox as well.
Hi There,
The easiest way to add caption is for the image is to use lightbox_caption option available in the image shortcode.
For child theme modifications, please check this guide
Hiya, I can see I was very unclear in my first message, pardon me!
I was supposed to ask about a caption that would show up outside of lightbox mode, in the article itself. Is that possible with your existing features? If not, where is the shortcodes code located in the theme?
Thanks again, and sorry for the unclear questions! I'll edit my first post to provide clarification there as well.
An image and then caption below it? Yes, to achieve that,1.) Add an Image element. On the class field, add mbn. This will reset default image bottom margin to zero.2.) Add Custom headline element for the caption.
Also check PROMPT element as an alternative.
For shortcode guide, see this.For more utility classes, see this
Hope this helps.
Hi,Thanks for the tips. I ended up making my own shortcode, but I appreciate the help!
You're welcome.


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You can't compare one multiple sclerosis journey to another
Have you ever had something like this happen?
You share your multiple sclerosis journey with someone and they proceed to tell you how their approach to MS or some other ailment is the only way you should be living? That because you go to doctors and take meds, you are doing it all wrong? That you wouldn't have the struggle you are having if you would just do things their way? That if you only ________ (fill in the blank) you would feel better?
It can get extremely frustrating when someone assumes they know your body and your journey better than you do. Comparing illnesses or even progressions of the same illness between two different people never works. You just can't fit one person's life into someone else's box and think they will be able to function the same. Life just doesn't work that way. MS doesn't work that way.
Think about it like this. Two car accidents happen on the very same day. Both involve being rear-ended and both happen during early morning rush-hour traffic. The first accident totaled both cars injuring everyone involved. The second one was a minor fender-bender.
Both were accidents. Both involved cars being rear-ended. Both happened on the same day. But once you get past those facts, they are vastly different. You simply can't compare the two after labeling them as accidents.
The same goes for a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Two people can experience similar symptoms. Two people can show clusters of lesions on MRI scans. Two people can go through a similar path to diagnosis. Yet both will face different progressions and struggles.
One might be able to function okay for years with only minor limitations and another may progress rapidly as MS ravages their body. Did one person eat better, choose a better method of treatment, follow a better exercise plan?
The answer…NO!
You can't compare two cases of MS and assume that MS can be managed the same for everyone. You can't even assume two different people living with the same progression of MS will experience the exact same struggles or recovery. After determining MS is the cause of a persons difficulties, there's just no comparison. Two different people, two different environments, two different bodies, two different DNA structures, two different lives.
Most people with MS may not be able to run a marathon, but for those that can, I am extremely proud of you. I'm excited for your enthusiasm to accomplish such a tremendous feat and am cheering you on as you go.
But I'm also cheering on the ones that struggle to get out of bed in the morning. I'm rooting for the ones that need hours just to shower and get dressed. I'm standing with the ones that can't stand…even though I'm only standing on the inside myself.
Each one of us have our own daily accomplishments to be proud of. Just because mine involve less strenuous activities than someone else doesn't mean I'm not pushing with every ounce of strength I have left in me in order to complete them. My Mount Everest may appear to be an ant hill in comparison, but to me it's a monumental moment when I conquer it.
I may not finish first, tenth, or sixty-seventh. I may be the last one crossing the finish line as I use the final bits of strength that I have left…but I'm making it.
Never let anyone cause you to feel unimportant, less-than or as if you should be doing things differently. You are amazing just as you are. You are a champion beyond compare. I'm cheering you on as you take your Everest and I'm proud of your accomplishments in the face of the impossible.


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Subject: RE: [ws-rx] Proposal for issue 27
Doug, I don't think that Sequence refers to the element information item. For example some parts of the spec talks about termination of a Sequence and reclaiming resources related to a Sequence. OTOH there is no definition of what a Sequence is, which also might be another issue. I have no problem with incorporating Ashoks suggestion though. Anyway here is an updated proposal: InOrder Messages will be delivered in the order that they were sent. This delivery assurance may be combined with any of the above delivery assurances. It requires that the messages within a Sequence will be delivered in an order so that the message numbers are monotonically increasing. Note that this assurance says nothing about duplications or omissions. Note also that it is only applicable to messages in the same Sequence. Cross Sequence ordering of messages is not in the scope of this specification. .Andreas -----Original Message----- From: firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: den 12 september 2005 22:54 To: Andreas Bjärlestam (HF/EAB) Cc: firstname.lastname@example.com; email@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: Re: [ws-rx] Proposal for issue 27 Andreas, I have trouble with two aspects of this revised proposal: * Now that you have pointed out some grammatic issues with the "Sequence observed" terminology, the ideas you and Ashok discussed at the start of this thread would be a shame to lose. I read the updated (capitalized) version of that sentence to mean an element information item must increase and start scratching my head. This may be better handled in a separate issue however. * The additional 3 sentences do not seem to belong in normative text. A Note might be more appropriate. o Unfortunately, the current draft does not include a convention for non-normative Notes (just examples). Is this another new issue? thanx, doug On 09/09/05 08:12, Andreas Bjärlestam (HF/EAB) wrote: >Ok, point taken. So would something like the following proposal be better? >Basically here I've only added the two last sentences to the original text. > >InOrder Messages will be delivered in the order that they were sent. This delivery assurance may be combined with any of the above delivery assurances. It requires that the Sequence observed by the ultimate receiver be non-decreasing. It says nothing about duplications or omissions. The assurance is only applicable to messages in the same Sequence. Cross Sequence ordering of messages is not in the scope of this specification. > >.Andreas > >-----Original Message----- >From: Gilbert Pilz [mailto:email@example.com] >Sent: den 8 september 2005 23:52 >To: Andreas Bjärlestam (HF/EAB); email@example.com >Cc: email@example.com >Subject: RE: [ws-rx] Proposal for issue 27 > > >Well yes and no. Yes, its not a good idea to spend time describing *everything* that is not scope for this version of WS-ReliableMessaing (e.g. "the formulation of a theory that unifies gravity, the electromagnetic force, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force is outside the scope of this effort"). On the other hand, once we have spent a significant amount of time on discussing a concept or use case and decided that it is out of scope for this effort, I think it makes sense to record that decision. Otherwise we run the risk of rehashing the same discussions at a later date. > >- g > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Andreas Bjärlestam (HF/EAB) >>[mailto:email@example.com] >>Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 12:58 PM >>To: email@example.com >>Cc: firstname.lastname@example.com >>Subject: RE: [ws-rx] Proposal for issue 27 >> >>Well, in my opinion it is not a good idea to describe what is >>out of scope of the WS-RX spec. The intention of the proposal >>is to make it clear that the inOrder delivery assurance is >>about messages within a Sequence. >>If that is still not clear, I can have another shot at it. >> >>.Andreas >> >> > >________________________________________________________________________________ >BEAWorld 2005: coming to a city near you. Everything you need for SOA and enterprise infrastructure success. > > >Register now at http://www.bea.com/4beaworld > > >Santa Clara 27-29 Sep| London 11-12 Oct| Paris13-14 Oct| Prague18-19 Oct |Tokyo 25-26 Oct| Beijing 7-8 Dec > >
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Shalit, a tank crewman, was captured by Palestinian terrorists on June 25, 2006. Eight terrorists tunneled into Israel near Karem Shalom and split into three groups, symbolizing Cosmic, Political, and Ecumenical Babylon of a Satanic attack. One group fired on Shalit's tank with its four man crew. The tank commander and one crewman was killed. Shalit and another soldier were injured, and Shalit was taken prisoner.
The name, Gilad, corresponds to Gilead, which was the name of the pillar of stones that Laban erected as a witness of his peace deal with Jacob (Gen 31:47). Jacob's dealings with Laban certainly bears resemblance to Israel's negotiations with the Palestinians. One Israeli soldier was exchanged for 1,027 Palestinian prisoners. And the name Shalit corresponds to a domineering master, ruler, or dictator. Joseph was called by that name as the ruler of Egypt (Gen 42:6). Shalit was born in the sign of Leo, corresponding to a king, or ruler.
The Ascendant Sign was Libra with the Morning Star, for a herald, or trumpet, as a sign of celebration. Also in Libra was the Savior Planet, for being delivered or rescued. The Descendant was Aries, corresponding to Egypt i. e. going down to Egypt for help (Isa 31:1). The Almighty God Planet in Aries symbolized a commander or captain. Shalit was turned over to the Israeli Defense Force in Egypt and he later met the Prime Minister, who has the power of Commander-in-Chief.
Midheaven was in Leo, for a government redeemer. And the Bottom of Heaven, IC, was in Aquarius, for bad news. The bad news about the prisoner swap was that 1,027 Palestinians were also to be released. And the swap was delayed when one of the women prisoners refused to go to Gaza. Aquarius corresponds to Gaza and to Florida where a tropical weather system was flooding the southern part of the state. Also in Aquarius was the Redeemer Planet, for the good news of being redeemed from slavery.
The Sun was in Virgo, for the clothing of Virgin Israel in the Tribulation. Also in Virgo was the God of the Covenants Planet, for a caretaker. Shalit underwent medical tests upon his release.
The Mediator Planet was in Pisces, for the Throne of Grace. The Lord Jesus Christ on the Throne of Grace in Heaven oversaw the prisoner release.
Mystic Rectangle
The Mystic Rectangle balances two pairs of opposition. The ends of the crossbars of the Mystic Rectangle corresponded to the players in the prisoner release. The Moon in Gemini symbolized the family of Shalit. Israel paid the high price for his release because the whole nation regards him as its son. The opposition of the Moon was the Last Adam in Sagittarius, for the enemy (terrorist) attackers who captured Shalit and held him captive.
On one end of the other crossbar was the Almighty God in Aries, for a Commander in Egypt. This symbolized Egypt as the facilitator as well as the Israeli Defense Force commanders who accepted Shalit when he was released. Aries corresponds to Egypt. At the other end of the opposition was the conjunction of the Morning Star and Savior Planets in Libra. Libra corresponds to the Israeli federal judiciary and state department, who both played a role in the prisoner swap. The Morning Star in Libra symbolizes a herald, including a trumpet for heralding and other musical instruments for celebration, and singing and dancing. The Israeli's celebrated Shalit's release. And the Savior Planet in Libra symbolizes being delivered or rescued.
The Birth Chart of Gilad Shalit contains a Grand Cross, which is the most intensive sign of suffering in a Chart. It corresponds to capital punishment and going to the cross.
The Sun Sign, the best indicator of a person, was in Leo, corresponding to the glory of a king. Shalit's release was championed by the Prime Minister and the highest levels of Israeli government. The name, Shalit, means domineering master or ruler, corresponding to a king or government. The Sun was in conjunction with the Savior Planet, for a royal son. Shalit was like a royal son to Israel.
The Moon was in Taurus, for a royal court, corresponding to the Israeli government ministers who worked to secure his release.
There were four pairs of planets in the Chart. A pair symbolizes a witness, as in court, and corresponds to Shalit's future as a famous prisoner. The pairs also symbolize the Flood, which corresponds to Palestinian lawlessness and the Prostitute of Babylon as ruler of prisons.
The Almighty God Planet was in Aquarius, for a broadcast of news heard around the world. This happened when Shalit was freed. Aquarius corresponds to Gaza.
The Morning Star was in Virgo, for a star. Shalit became a star though his captivity. Nearby was the Last Adam in Libra, for a proxy or substitute. Shalit's release was secured by the Palestinian prisoners released as a substitute for him.
The two planets in Scorpius are bad signs and symbolize personal flaws. These flaws can be overcome with God's help. The God of the Covenants in Scorpius symbolizes a false prophet, or apostate. Examples, include the lies of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. And the Mediator Planet in Scorpius symbolizes a deceiver, fraud, cheat, or charlatan.
In Aquarius, the Redeemer Planet symbolizes being redeemed from the enemy. The planet was also in Aquarius at the time of Shalit's release today. And the Red Planet in Aquarius symbolizes suffering from a gang or group, such as the Hamas terrorists who captured Shalit.
The Lord handled the release of Shalit as evidenced by the stars overhead. Shalit was released as Libra ascended with the Morning Star, for a herald, music, and celebration, and the Savior Planet, for being delivered or rescued. The configurations were a Mystic Rectangle and a Plow. The Mystic Rectangle was shaped like Shalit's tank that was attacked when he was taken prisoner, and the two pairs of opposition corresponded to the players in the prisoner exchange. The Plow pointed to the Red Planet in Cancer, for a captive. The Mediator Planet was in Pisces, for the Throne of Grace from which the Lord Jesus Christ gave Shalit his freedom along with a thousand Palestinians who were bent on destroying the freedom of Israel.
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5 October 2015
Meeting of Auren Portugal
This meeting was attended by almost all the colleagues from the offices of Oporto and Lisbon and started with some words from one of partners, Victor Ladeiro, who presented the new elements, Carlos Pinho and Vitória Pinhão.
Considering the several new people that joint Auren lately, Vitor Ladeiro introduced the organization at the level of Portugal and the services available, like Financial Audit, Tax, Consultancy and Corporate Finance. In other hand, the departments of Auren Portugal were presented, just as well the responsible and the collaborators. It was suitable a short presentation by each one.
Subsequently, those new responsibles made a brief description about their career and introduced their collaborators.
Finally, Regina de Sá made a presentation about the international connections: the countries where Auren is present; the work developed at the level of the Auren International and our participation in; and the Antea and its surprising growth. Strong points of Auren were emphasized, once that they were notorious during the Convention.


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RSES Canada annual conference
May 05 - May 06, 2017
Ottawa, ON
The annual Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) Canada Conference program includes four speakers, opportunities to test for the CM, CMS designation and a dinner at Algonquin College on May 6. Sign in for conference begins on May 5 at 3 p.m. The AGM will be held that evening at 8 p.m. following a hydronics session presented by Dave Digel.
Phil Boudreau leads the speaker program on Saturday with his session on CO2 refrigeration. Brynn Cooksey and Jamie Kitchen will address electrical and troubleshooting strategies respectively.
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In the Dresden Files book series, the wizard Harry Dresden finds his own powers and abilities refined through the act of taking on an apprentice. In teaching someone else "the basics" he is able to refocus on them himself and improve his technique and performance.
I do not have an apprentice. Of the three people I have met that I thought suitable, one turned out to be a psychopath, one simply wasn't interested, and one thought I was trying to seduce her. But magic is about adaptability, and there is not reason I can't review the basics on my own. So I have been doing so.
Chaos Magic has always interested me due to its emphasis on techique, practice, and results. When you take the glamor, theory, and myth away, you can describe magical techniques in practical terms that underlie all the models, explanations, and mysticism that hide them. So that seemed a good place to start over again.
And with this in mind, I look to Phil Hine's Condensed Chaos, and his discussion of the core elements of sorcery operations.
Hine breaks down the basics to three elements:
1) Intention
I tend to shy away from the word "intention," as newage pap such as The Secret has co-opted this term to describe its happy positive vibe brand of wishful thinking. But most magical texts will refer to a statement of intent at some point, with the understanding that this is the basis for your desire. I prefer the term instruction, since that is what this statement is: an instruction which the magical process manifests.
But I'm quibbling over terms. What I am talking about is a statement of what the act of magic is intended to achieve, a declaration of the desired results. And it should be remembered that vague intentions will bring about vague results. Your declaration of intent should be as specific as possible.
Also remember that what your goal is may not be the real issue. There may be an underlying block or some other factor to consider that may be a more effective target. For example, you may want to find a new lover, but a lack of confidence or charisma may be impeding this goal, and solving that problem could provide a better long term result.
2) Probability Pathways
"Sorcery does seem to acheive the best results when the probability factor is at least fractionally higher than zero."
The real issue here is the question of mundane versus magical action. Magic has the function of improving the probability that what you desire will occur. If that probability is already very small, magic may do little to make it probable. If you want your magic to be more effective, enchant for higher probability events, and increase the probability of those events through all actions possible.
In short, provide a pathway for the magic to work through. If you enchant to ace the test, study for it. If you cast to win the lottery, make sure to buy a ticket. If you do a spell to find a new job, be sure to revise your resume and apply to several positions.
3) Timing
This is closely related to precision in magic. Certain events are more vulnerable to manipulation at different points. In a lot of cases, the earlier you act, the better. For example, my approach to weather magic relies upon the fact that I don't enchant for a target day that is less than a month away, allowing chaotic forces to contribute to, rather than detract from, the desired result. It is easier to heal a serious illness in its early stages than its later ones.
This is also a good place for divination. Knowing what is affecting the result you want and being able to see where to best focus your efforts will increase efficiency. There is also a place here to consider retroactive enchantments to improve your probabilities of success.


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What Is Your Product Offering?
A product offering is everything you offer your customer that is connected to your product. This includes the product itself, but can also include elements such as its USP, benefits, price, and any associated services or support. A product offering takes a holistic approach to help you understand and communicate to retailers exactly what you're going to provide the consumer.
How To Develop A Product Offering
Developing a product offering takes a lot of thought.
Have you found yourself in this position:
You may have some information from R&D.
You may have some information from R&D.
You may know some of the features and benefits.
You may even have a good idea about your target market.
But now it's time to succinctly collate all of this into a show-stopping presentation...
…because as a trade marketing manager you absolutely must secure sell-in to retailers.
We've worked with some of the world's biggest manufacturers from LG to Pyrex and helped them get their latest products into retailers.
So I'll share some simple steps to enable you to do the same.
Let's get to it.
Step 1: Analyse Your Research
To develop a successful product offering that both retailers and consumers are going to get excited about, you need to understand your marketplace.
First, look at your market research.
Look at the qualitative data your R&D (research & development) team may have conducted, from focus groups and individual interviews.
What can you deduce? What hypothesis can you make?
Equally, analyse the quantitative data-based research such as surveys and questionnaires, then crunch the numbers.
This will help you understand the underlying reasons and motivations behind consumer behaviour.
It will also provide a clearer focus later, when developing your buyer persona(s).
Develop Your Product Offering, Step 1: Look at your market research, qualitative and quantitative data from R&D and conduct a SWOT analysis on your own product and your competitors'.
You're going to need to understand your competitors.
Depending on the information provided by your R&D team, you can analyse their competitor information or conduct your own research.
Conduct a competitor analysis, and also a SWOT analysis of your own company.
The idea is to find a gap in the market that you can capitalise on within your marketing messaging.
The idea is to find a gap in the market that you can capitalise on within your marketing messaging.
Are there any glaring consumer pain points you can address?
What is your product's unique selling proposition?
What's the one reason your product is positively different to your competitors'?
Think about it.
Note: this can be hard work. It can be tempting to race ahead and skip this step, but don't succumb to this temptation, if you don't get the foundations right now, you won't reap the benefits later.
Once you've nailed step one, it's time to move on and develop your buyer persona in detail…
Step 2: Understand Your Audience
Different buyer persona examples we created for a range of Jawbone bluetooth headsets.
The next step is to consider your target audience, use this information to create distinct buyer personas.
This will enable you to really understand what you're offering and how it benefits the consumer.
Think about the following factors:
Gender: Male or female
Age group: 12-24, 25-32 etc.
Income level: Below £20k per annum, £21-£30k per annum, etc.
Usage (if applicable): Business, leisure
Purchase influencers: Online shopping, social media, friend recommendations etc.
Attitude: What's their attitude towards your product? How do they like to use it? For example, "I like to use my phone for taking high-quality videos at gigs, so having a good camera with low-light recording is essential."
Hobbies: What do they do for fun? Where do they socialise? For example, a person who's into extreme sports may want a phone with good image stabilisation so they can capture the action.
Pain points: What are their problems? What issues do they need to solve?
Buying motivations: How does your product solve their issues? What's the benefit for your ideal buyer?
Buying concerns: What could potentially stop them from buying the product? For example, price or durability.
For some manufacturers, their product may appeal to a broad range of audiences.
This is often the case with phone manufacturers who have a large range of products or FMCG who target a very general consumer.
Here you can have multiple target audiences.
Here's an example from a large multinational phone manufacturer we've worked with…
Next, drill further into your target audience. Come up with a statement and some key points that summarise how they will use your product.
Here's an example from one of our clients, another leading phone manufacturer…
Finally, bring your target audience to life with a pen portrait which digs deeper into their character, highlighting their pain points, buying motivations, lifestyle and goals.
Develop Your Product Offering, Step 2: Develop your buyer persona(s), considering factors such as gender, age, income level, usage, purchase influences, attitude, hobbies, pain points, buying motivations and concerns.
Step 3: Bring Your Product To Life
It's time to inject some life into your product.
You need to really paint a picture of it, not only for the benefit of your consumers, but also for your retailers.
After all, you need to get it ranged.
So, where do you start?
First, look back and consider your USP.
Why would a consumer decide to buy your product over your competition?
You need to communicate this in your marketing messaging.
Now — make a list of your product's features and benefits (FAB).
And that's not all.
You also need to consider why a retailer would want to stock your product. You want them to feel as though they will be missing out if they don't sell it.
What's in it for the retailer? What are your sales projections? What is your marketing spend going to be to support the product? How about your sales promotion support?
And perhaps most importantly…
…what margin will a retailer make?
The retailer will want to know how much money they can make.
They'll want to know if you can offer high profit margins. For example, if you have a low manufacturing cost but a premium price.
When considering your pricing there are numerous variables.
Look at your market research again. Consider the following:
- What is the general market condition and industry health?
- Does your pricing reflect the quality of your product?
- Is there a high demand for your product with little competition, or are you in a saturated market?
- What are your competitors' prices?
- Can your USP justify a higher price?
- Can your buyer personas afford it?
Once you've nailed your buyer persona(s) and pricing, you'll need to consider branding.
Let the creative process begin…
Let's talk about branding.
You want to utilise product branding techniques that will get you noticed.
You may have a prototype design that dictates how you're going to brand it.
For example, a sleek black design with premium materials hints at high-end branding.
Your product branding will need to relate to your product pricing.
Download our Product Branding Checklist to create an unforgettable brand, step-by-step.
Take note:
Branding isn't just your logo.
It reaches far beyond that. Branding is about design and messaging.
When branding, you should communicate the benefits of your product.
Start with why the consumer wants your product.
It has to appeal to them on an emotional level.
Let's rewind for a second and I'll explain in more detail.
You've already developed your USP.
It's what sets you apart from your competitors.
Your branding must now communicate that.
A great example of product branding is Absolut.
With a strong product line of different flavoured vodkas, it clearly communicates the taste and exclusivity of each one.
Think about your USP and the benefits it provides.
Say your buyer persona is a business man in his fifties who loves golf and you've designed a phone that can prioritise emails.
Feature: Smart email prioritisation technology
Benefit: Saves up to 30 minutes per day
Branding and messaging:
[Picture of a middle-aged man, smiling as he swings his golf club on the green]
'Mail shot!
Save 30 minutes a day with automated email prioritisation.
Keep your business on course.'
See how simple it is?
Highlight your USP, paint a picture of the benefits and talk to your buyer persona.
Here's an example of how we brought a USP to life for LG Mobile. The new phone was the first to include a button placed conveniently on the back of the handset, making it effortless to use.
The more vivid a picture you can paint for your retailer, the more likely it's going to hit the shelves and make it into the hands of the consumer.
Take for example this sell-in presentation we created for LG's Optimus Vu² phablet (a hybrid phone/tablet).
We wanted to communicate how portable and light the tablet was, emphasising that the screen had the same ratio as your favourite magazine format.
Perfect for the jet-setting gentleman, or trend-setting fashionistas. (Note the use of the buyer personas!)
Enabling your prospective retailers to see your product in all its campaign glory significantly increases the chance of getting it ranged.
Or better yet, bring your product to life using a promotional sell-in product video like this one that we produced for Pyrex.
The key to this video was to communicate a whole list of features and benefits in a fun, engaging and succinct form.
Pyrex were so impressed they used it for consumer advertising too.
It's been translated into more than 17 languages worldwide and is their "most successful campaign to date".
It just goes to show the power of bringing your product to life before it hits the shelves.
We're nearly there.
You've painted a picture of your product that's ready to be shown to retailers.
But there's one final thing missing…
What's it going to look like on the shelves, on POS (Point Of Sale) material and what will a promotion look like?
Download our Merchandising Master Guide to increase your products' sales in retailers, step-by-step
This takes things one step further and really helps retailers conceptualise your product.
Here's another campaign we did for LG that shows how a 'gift-with-purchase' promotion might look, mocked up to resemble the retailers' branding.
This retailer personalisation seriously increases your chances of sell-in. They don't need to fill in the blanks themselves: they can see how it will look.
Your logo and packaging need to reflect your branding and product positioning.
This takes careful consideration. Think about the shape of the packaging. Think about the colours you'll use — these play a big part in the message you're trying to convey.
For example, blue is seen as trustworthy and dependable. Orange is seen as cheerful and confident.
Source: TheLogoCompany
A final consideration is the customer service you offer.
Consider your USPs that will differentiate yourself from others.
For example, will you offer 24-hour support?
Dominos set the bar with their customer service USP, stating that if its pizzas don't reach you within 30 minutes, they're free.
How are you going to go above and beyond the customer's expectations and set your brand apart from your competitors?
Develop Your Product Offering, Step 3: Write down your USP, features and benefits. Brand your product and create a short video and dummy marketing campaign incorporating these elements. This will enable retailers to remember your product over competitors and increase your chances of sell-in.
Next Steps…
So you've got your material.
You've set up a campaign.
Now it's time to start thinking about how you're going to communicate it all in your product presentation for that all important sell-in opportunity.
Check out the next part of this series where I explain how to communicate your product offering to the retailer and increase sell-in success.


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