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The world of plugins can be a confusing one – there's so much advice about which ones to use, how many to use and how they impact your site. So, right off the bat let's set the record straight: as with many things, it's about quality, not quantity. It's no wonder that we see lots of members asking what the best WordPress plugins for blogs are!
Of course, you don't want to have 756 plugins but there's also no problem having many plugins as long as they don't overlap with each other (more than one plugin doing the same thing) and aren't 'heavy.' By heavy I mean have tons of unnecessary options which add additional code to your site. In many cases, plugins will be described as lightweight in order to appeal to developers.
FTB talks a lot about using a great theme as a base for your website and one of the reasons for this is that premium themes often means needing fewer plugins. Themes like Divi include built-in functions such as sliders, testimonials, email optins etc, therefore you don't need extra plugins just for each of those functionalities.
No matter how many of the best WordPress plugins for blogs you use, keeping them up to date is crucial. Out of date plugins can lead to 'weak areas' in your site's backend making it easier to hack. There can also be conflict issues between plugins if you make big upgrades from, say version 2.3 to 3.5 in one go.
This list of best WordPress plugins for blogs is based on FTB using the Divi theme and therefore are more about the functionality of a website over the aesthetics as we use Divi to make the site look pretty 🙂
- 1 Security
- 3 Site Speed
- 4 Followers and Engagement
- 6 Analytics
- 7 Affiliates
Wordfence Security
With over 3 million installations, Wordfence is one of those plugins that pretty much every website uses. It's the "most popular WordPress firewall & security scanner" and does a whole host of things you may not even have realised need doing: scans your site for malware, checks integrity of your files, repairs files, checks for vulnerabilities, scans for dangerous URLs, identifies and blocks malicious traffic, blocks requests from malicious IPs, code or content, protects from brute force attacks, limits login attempts, enforces strong passwords, and more.
Yes, it does all this for free!
Askimet Antispam
Askimet Antispam is definitely one of the best WordPress plugins for blogs specifically as it handles your site's comments. The plugin automatically checks all comments that are submitted and filters out ones it believes are spam then keeps a history of the action it has taken so you can keep an eye on what's going on. After a recent update, this plugin requires an API key which is free for personal blogs but if you generate an income from your blog, you will need to pay a few dollars.
Block Referrer Spam
Block Referrer Spam is a great plugin for blogs because of the nature of blogging; there are often lots of links between websites that come from sponsored content, guest posts and collaborations. This plugin aims to block any referral links that are seemingly "dodgy"!
Yoast SEO
Many bloggers think that adding the keyword into the Yoast box is all you have to do but unfortunately, that's not how the Google gods work. So although using Yoast doesn't mean you have conquered SEO, it is a great plugin to help you develop SEO habits.
Yoast enables you to quickly see whether you have included the keyword in your content enough times, how readable your content is and prompts you to edit the meta description which is the part of your post that Google uses. Its great traffic light system alone puts it on this list of best WordPress plugins for blogs 😉
Site Speed
WP Rocket
A fast site is not only key for great user experience but also helps your SEO rankings. Frustratingly, they are lots of elements that come into play to impact your site speed and it can be daunting trying to address each of them. There are many, many plugins that deal with these aspects, either individually or in small groups. However, using one plugin for caching, another for CSS and JavaScript optimisation, for example, adds weight to your site and just means there's more to manage.
WP Rocket takes care of almost every aspect of site speed optimisation in just a few clicks and although it can be fiddly to set up its time well spent.
Head over here to find out how to take seconds of your travel blog loading time!
reSumsh.it / ShortPixel
Again, a fast website is crucial! As I mentioned, there are tons of ways to improve site speed, but optimizing your images is one of the easiest ways to make a big difference.
It's worth getting into a good image optimisation process right from the start so that you don't have to go back and replace images at a later date. At FTB, we always compress images prior to uploading them to WordPress using Tinypng.com and also resize general images to a maximum of either 700px high or wide and 1200x600px for featured images. Our theme embeds images in posts at 700px by default so uploading them at this size means the site doesn't need to use CSS to show the image at a different size.
After uploading them to WordPress, we use the ShortPixel plugin to automatically compress new images as they uploaded. FTB has a paid plan in order to bulk compress older images when we gave our site a rebrand but, depending on your media library size, their free plan may work. Otherwise reSumsh.it is also a great image optimisation plugin.
WP User Avatar & FV Gravatar Cache
These two small plugins work alongside WP Rocket in terms of speeding up your site. WordPress uses Avatars and Gravatars for its users and readers – you know, the little pic of you that shows up when you write a comment on any WordPress website if you're logged in? These seemingly irrelevant images can impact your site speed because, just like with other images and graphics, every time pages load, WordPress is pulling the image through to your site all over again. This stores several 'versions' of the images on your database and slows your site down. Clearing both the Avatar cache and the Gravatar cache gets rid of the clutter and keeps things loading fast.
Followers and Engagement
Like I said, Divi comes with an inbuilt email optin module so you don't NEED an extra plugin for this, but the module is a little limited so if you want more styling options for your email optin Bloom is a great option. It also comes free with a Divi license.
Pinterest Pin It Button Lite
In case you missed the memo, Pinterest is one of the best ways to drive traffic to your blog! We have tons of resources about how to use Pinterest but one of the first things to do is to add this minimal plugin. It's one of those 'does what it says on the tin' plugins, it adds the Pin It button to your images meaning when your readers are on your site and engaged in your content, all they have to do to add it to their Pinterest boards is click the button.
Instagram Feed
Embedding your Instagram feed on your website is a great way to increase your followers while also refreshing your site with new content easily. The Instagram Feed plugin is easy to set up, customise and configure plus it doesn't weigh your site down.
Edit: Just hours after publishing this post, Social Warfare's update experienced a malware attack which led to many blogs being hacked. If you're a Social Warfare user already, upgrading to the newest version (which includes a fix) THEN deactivating and activating the plugin will fix the issue. However, we have changed the FT site over to Social Pug so I have added it into this post in case you're looking for a replacement.
Social Pug
Social Pug also has both free and paid versions available. Both allow you to fully customise the look and style of their sharing buttons, to choose from several location options and include share counts. The upgraded plugin includes more social networks, the use of short links for tracking, more customisation options, shareable Tweets and options to highlight your most shared content. FTB switched to Social Pug from Social Warfare and didn't lose any share counts 🙂
Social Warfare
Social Warfare, a freemium plugin, prides itself on being 'lightning fast and beautiful' This is great news as many sharing plugins are weighty OR don't allow much customisation. The free version is adequate for most bloggers but the premium version comes with the option to connect more networks and there's an option to add a Pin It button to all images which eliminate the need for the Pinterest Pin It Button Lite plugin. The pro version also has access to analytics meaning you can see what is being shared and where enabling you to create a social media Game Plan based on fact not hopeful optimism!
Table of Contents Plus
This plugin is especially helpful for bloggers who write long posts or posts that have lots of different sections. It's easy to set up and configure and can be customised to match the branding on your site, plus you can choose which pages and posts it will show up on.
GDPR Cookie consent
You may remember in May 2018 the EU bought in a set of regulations to ensure privacy for website users. In order to make your site GDPR compliant, there were several steps to take and at the time, there was lots of chatter about which plugins did everything you needed.
I have tried several cookie banner plugins and GDP Cookie Consent is definitely one of the best WordPress plugins for blogs. You can configure it to show in either a banner or a popup and can customise every element to match your branding. It also has the all-important option for users to reject cookies which many of these plugins are missing but that is a key part of ensuring your blog is GDPR compliant. Presumed consent isn't enough, users need to be able to accept or reject cookies on your blog.
WP GDPR Compliance
With its post-GDPR update, WordPress added the functionality of having a checkbox next to your comment box requiring users to agree to the handling of their data. However, some themes override this despite it being a basic WordPress functionality. If you don't see the checkbox next to your comment box, the nifty WP GDPR Compliance plugin will add it to your posts and your contact forms.
Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress
Google is the Godfather of all things analytics so having it set up properly is key to being able to track how your traffic improves, where your readers come from, what they do and don't like and how they behave on your site. The GADWP plugin makes it super simple to set up so you'll be analysing all your data in no time!
FMTC Affiliate Disclosure
This is a great, lightweight plugin that has one function and does it well! If you use affiliates on your blog and are constantly copying and pasting the appropriate disclosure every time you write a post, this plugin is for you. You can add the disclosure once and set it to appear on every post automatically. It's the little things that save the most time 🙂
Title and No Follow For Links
Again, if you have a lot of affiliate links or sponsored content on your blog, this plugin is a time saver. Instead of having to add fiddly code every time you include a link that needs to be No Follow, you can quickly edit the link from your post and select the No Follow checkbox
Not sure whether links should be Follow or No Follow? Head over here.
Phew! See what I mean, there's no way we could have all that functionality with just 2-3 plugins! If I have missed out one of your best WordPress plugins for blogs, let me know in the comments what you use it for and why you love it!
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Originally from the UK, Lottie has traveled extensively across 6 continents & lived in Australia, Canada & South Africa.
She ditched the bright lights of primary classrooms to embark on an adventure exploring South Africa in a caravan as a location independent freelancer. Her next adventure is taking her, temporarily, back to the UK where she will be living in a narrowboat and bobbing around on the waterways.
A self-proclaimed princess who loves all things pink and sparkly; connect with Lottie at her site Princess In A Caravan.


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But, as Louisiana has asked, since 91% of the students using vouchers are black, how could their departure to voucher schools make their home school systems less white? A review by the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice backs up Louisiana's common sense question noting that almost every empirical study finds "that school choice moves students from more segregated schools into less segregated schools." In Milwaukee's voucher program, for example, private school enrollment has moved from being 25% minority students before the voucher program to now being 65% minority students.
A more plausible explanation is that school desegregation has ceased to be about children or educational opportunities. If this is the case, the federal government's war on school choice in Louisiana and around the Country has less to do with racial justice and more to do with the support of one of its major constituents, the Teachers Union. From the union point of view the competition and the accountability that school choice brings to the public schools will threaten the resources needed for the perpetual funding of its failing public education bureaucracy.
So what is the concern? If successful, the Justice Department's action will harm school choice, whether in the form of vouchers or charter schools, in Louisiana and potentially in every school district around the country still subject to decades old desegregation decrees. It threatens to take from thousands of kids in Louisiana, mostly black, as well as kids around the nation, their only chance for a high-quality education. If successful, it would turn Brown v. Board of Education on its head, since desegregation and school choice share a common aim: educational opportunity.
To read more from today's news on the voucher program visit
I spoke in Kansas City at the Religious Liberty Summit on Sept. 21. hosted by the National Lawyer's Association. The summit brought together lawyers and delegates from religious organizations from across the country to discuss what more can be done to defend religious liberty in America.
During the summit, I had the privilege of raising awareness of the growing threat land use laws are posing to religious liberty and how our first amendment rights are being zoned away. I sought to encourage and equip everyone with the tools they needed to defend liberty on a local level.
The Declaration of Religious Liberty signed during the Summit stated, "In a free and just society, it is also necessary for individuals to be able to live out that faith in association with others for their formation and mutual support, and together to promote the common good of all." Through the summit people came together to defend liberty on multiple fronts as a more united group.
If you would like further information on the Religious Liberty Summit or Noel's speech please contact him at email@example.com or 312-726-6454.
Noel Sterett has been with Mauck & Baker, LLC since May 2007 and became a member of the firm on January 1, 2012. Noel has litigated in federal courts across the country, from Idaho to New Jersey, advocating for the civil liberties of churches and ministries in the land use/zoning context under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act.

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A growing number of water refill stations across campus is helping reduce the number of plastic bottles headed to the landfill.
"We have installed 18 water refill stations in 14 building across campus," said Tonya Pentola, recycling program coordinator. "Our goal is to supply all buildings on campus, including the dorms, to reduce the usage of plastic bottles at Pitt State."


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NSClient: pdh collection thread not running On Windows Server 2003, 32-bit, with language pack installed it's not possible to check Uptime, Mem Usage and CPU Load. The checks result in the following state and error-message: UNKNOWN NSClient error: pdh
The problem occurs because Windows Server 2003 tells NSClient++ that it's using the language in the language pack, but it doesn't respond to perfomance counters in that language. Confirmed workaround: replace all the counter definitions for the language in your language pack with the ones for US English in the file C:\Program Files\OP5\op5_NSClient++\counters.defs. Leave the language code intact. Open up the file counters.defs. Copy the W2K counter lines in the english section ([0x0409]) and replace the W2K counter lines in the section for your language.


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State : Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Significance : The Pilgrimage Centre.
Location : Gangtok, the
capital city of Sikkim, which is 148 km from New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal,
its neighbouring state.
Know Enchey Monastery in Sikkim
Enchey Monastery of Sikkim is situated in
Gangtok, the capital city of
Sikkim, India. Situated on a hill top, the Enchey Monastery was built during
the reign of Thutob Namgyal. The Enchey Monastery is an important seat of
the Nyingma order. The Sikkim Enchey Monastery is built on the location
blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantric master known for his power of
flying. This 200 year old Enchey Monastery houses many images of Gods,
Goddesses and other religious objects within its complex.
According to the Nyingma order, Enchey Monastery has around 90 monks. The
annual Puja is celebrated with dances on the 18th & 19th days of the
twelfth month of the lunar calendar.
Every year in the month of January "Chaam" ( a religious masked
dance) is performed at this monastery of Sikkim.
It is believed that, Lama Drupthob Karpa had built a small hermitage at the
site, where he reached after he flew from Maenam Hill in South Sikkim. Later
during the reign of Sikyong Tulku (1909-1910), the present monastery was
built in the shape of a Chinese Pagoda.
Journey to Enchey Monastery in Sikkim
Airport : Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal( 124
kms.), from where scheduled flights operates to and fro from Kolkata, Delhi,
Guwahati. The Bagdogra
airport is connected to Gangtok by a helicopter service operating between
Gangtok - Bagdogra - Gangtok.
Railhead : Two nearest railway station are at Siliguri (114
km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) stabilizing link to Calcutta, Delhi,
Guwahati, Lucknow and other
important cities in India.
Road Transport : Gangtok
is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong,
Gangtok etc. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by all weather road
to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the District headquarters
within Sikkim.
Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the
Gangtok Siliguri Highway and are
available for transfer of passengers between
Gangtok and Siliguri/ New
Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates
and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal,
NOTE : Foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim (available at
Staying in Enchey Monastery (Sikkim)
Accommodation is easily available in Gangtok.
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Hi !
using Pro after a couple of months. Not able to find Cornerstone anywhere. Not even in the plugins section of Pro.
Is it a problem at my end or something else.
Thanks in advance.
Hi There,
Pro doesn't have a separate plugin like the cornerstone.It has its own inbuilt editor called content editor exactly as the cornerstone. No need of separate plugins, if you install theme thats all.You will find the edit with pro menu when editing page or post. Also, there is an additional feature in the editor called header and footer editor.
I would encourage you to please go through KB article for any kind of clarification.
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The first thing we will do is help you assess whether you have a dental emergency. In some cases, it's very clear but in others, you may be able to avoid emergency care with a bit of advice to get you through to a routine appointment. Sometimes all you need is a bit of reassurance from a professional.
Two of the major indicators that suggest you need to visit our emergency dentist in Edinburgh are pain and bleeding, which we will take a closer look at below.
If you meet either or both of these criteria, you should call us immediately for further advice and to book an appointment.
If you are unsure, we are standing by to assist you in the decision-making process. Just get in touch to speak to one of our dental team.
If you are in acute pain or persistent, increasing pain then please get in touch with Polwarth Dental Clinic. We can give you advice to immediately make you more comfortable and book you in for an appointment as soon as possible. It's helpful if you know how the pain started but, with dental issues, this isn't always possible as the problem can be deep and invisible.
Our primary goal, with emergency treatment, if to get you pain-free as soon as possible. We will then try to ensure that your dental issue does not get any worse and suggest possible repair and restoration.
Ongoing bleeding can be a matter for the emergency dentist, depending on the circumstances. We can ask you questions about the quantity, how long it has been going on for and what the cause may have been, and we can advise you from there. In some cases, a trip to the doctor or accident and emergency might be more appropriate before you come and see us.
If you have had recent dental treatment, this is something that can lead to bleeding. We will need as many details about your treatment as possible if it took place at a different practice.


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Our monthly "Grub & Grooves" playlist sponsored by Artist Tone Records features the likes of Carsie Blanton, Cardinal Sons, Sidibe, Sean Bruce and more! Music, recipes and playlist song/artist details are below. Cheers! – Art Trib
Grub & Grooves Playlist – July 2018
Playlist Tracklist:
- "To Be Known" – Carsie Blanton
- "The Old Tin Shed" – Sean Bruce
- "What Should One Do" – Sidibe
- "Legendary" – Welshly Arms
- "Cautionary Tale" – Dylan LeBlanc
- "Caroline" – Native America
- "Day Of Summer" – Cardinal Sons
- "Oh Cajun Ali" – Baby Bee
- "Cry To Laugh" – Blake Mills
- "Midnight In Harlem (LIVE In Atlanta)" – Tedeshi Trucks Band
- "I Hope" – Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
The classic Mexican street food of grilled corn slathered in a creamy chili-, garlic-, and Cotija-spiked sauce.
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho or guajillo chili powder plus more for serving
- 1 medium clove garlic finely minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 4 ears shucked corn
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Light 1 chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate.
While coals heat, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or crema, cheese, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir until homogeneous and set aside.
When grill is hot, place corn directly over hot side of grill and cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
Transfer corn to bowl with cheese mixture and use a large spoon to evenly coat corn on all sides with mixture. Sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder and serve immediately with lime wedges.


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Violence against women
There are an estimated 5400 homicides against women aged 15-49 in the WHO European Region. Estimates suggest that about 2 out of 5 of these murders are committed by a current or ex-intimate partner. Death rates are higher in low- and middle income countries. The prevalence of non-fatal violence is much higher and it is estimated that 1 in 4 women in the European Region will experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in her life. Estimates based on surveys in Europe suggest that 49 million women in the region have experienced violence.
The United Nations defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life" (The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, December 1993).
Surveys from countries as diverse as Albania, France, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Tajikistan and the United Kingdom suggest that 10-60% of women have been assaulted by an intimate partner at some time in their lives. Violence against women is underestimated in police statistics, since surveys suggest that only 1 in 7 women being abused report this to the authorities. The health sector can help reducing diseases and human suffering through a comprehensive involvement in violence prevention and victim services and support that is based on a public health approach. WHO has produced guidance for such programmes.
This approach would reduce the burden of violence and ensure that women and children's rights to healthy life free of violence are protected.


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Release date November 2nd, 2018
180g Vinyl. Gatefold cover.
LP re-release of Mipso's 2013 debut album, Dark Holler Pop
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Ah Christmas, that magical time of year when the environmental conditions languish, hard-working, decent members of society are subjected to the indignity of shopping for food, equipment or utensils that they don't actually require, transforming shoppers into leaching onto any marketable goods that they can get there greedy little mitts on. But it's also that unassuming moment of the year that dictates how your brief flexibility from work, including any gaming ambitions you may have. Lets be honest, Christmas, at least the romanticized perception of the holidays, is always tainted by the usual social rifts and segregation amongst your family, and is largely influenced by who devours the most mince pies and alcoholic beverages. You divide your sparse time either calming, potentially volatile confrontations between your Aunt and Uncle (which is achieved by simply…letting someone else deal with it) or restraining the urge to vomit due to the dramatic deterioration of the air quality, collectively produced by the potent forming of the elderly/young contingent, dispersing of their noxious gases that blankets the living room annually with increased potency.
Gaseous emanations as well as family discretions aside, the joys afforded at christmas are evanescent. The pleasantries of the traditional holiday meal, with the succulent Turkey, the wonderfully crispy yet soft potatoes, complemented wonderfully by the lavish drizzling of gravy, as well as my annual attempts to dominate possession over the sage and onion stuffing, are pleasing distractions endearing of the Christmas period. But once these formalities have been and your sustenance has been pleasantly satisfied, you feel compelled to relax, take the opportunity to play a game, potentially one you received as a gift, but family obligations prevent you from doing so, and your left relegated to being entertained by generic animated movies on television, and your mothers vain attempts to competently portray Jaws during charades.
I'm aware of my social ambiguity and how inadequate this time of year can be, and of course I would rather selfishly indulge in virtual exploits rather than converse with some of the less conventual members of my family, but it's about sacrificing your own selfish needs for a few days, and tolerating your own insecurities as well as others more glaring faults, and just enjoy the car crash that is your families Christmas extravaganza, and let an awkward smile breach your face as you watch your mother dance drunkenly to Janet Jackson, as my step father mentally coaxed her into a straight jacket with the sad shaking of his head.
So yes, all I want for Christmas Mariah, is to be left alone to game, but I'd settle for good food, mild indigestion, the companionship of my girlfriend, and enough booze to forget the sight of my grandfather's rotund belly.
Are you looking forward to the Christmas festivities? Or eagerly awaiting normality? Let me know what you guys think.


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CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (NDR Orch/Heinz Wallberg,
cond. March 1, 1960). SCHUMANN: Concert Introducion and Allegro in D
minor, Op. 134 (Bavaian Radio Orch/Reinhard Peters, cond. Sepember 20,
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto NO. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23 (French National
Orch/Kurt Masur, cond. February 18, 1969). PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto
No. 1 in D flat, Op. 10 (Bavarian Rdio Orch/ Yuri Ahronovitch, cond.October
2, 1974). LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A (Bavarian Radio Orch/Eleazar
de Carvahlo, cond. December 6, 1979). RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No.
3 in D minor, Op. 30 (Rotterdam Philharmonic Orch/David
24, 1979). Nelson Freire, pianist
LISZT: Duo Sonata (sur des thèmes polonais) Epitha lam zu Eduard Reményi's
Vermälungsfeier. Die drei Ziegeuner. Elegie No. 1. Elegie No. 2. Valse
Impromptu. Grand duo concertante sur la Romance de M. Lafon "Le Marin."
BERLIO\Z; Fantastic Symphony, Op. 14 (arr. Rechsteiner)
Brazilian pianist Nelson Friere is an amazing musician. Throughout his career he has shunned publicity and promotion building a huge international audience. Fortunately recently he has become more active in the recording studio; his recent disk of the Brahms piano concertos with Riccardo Chailly and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra was praised on this site (REVIEW). Now Decca has issued this terrific 2-CD set of live performances recorded 1968-1979 and they are magnificent in every way—remarkable displays combining virtuosity and musicianship. The Chopin was the frst time Friere had played the work, as sensitive a performance as you will ever hear. The Tchaikovsky is stunning, the Rachmannoff Third is olympian in scope. For this 1970 recoding, Friere opts for the lighter first movement cadenza, as did most pianists at the time. And this is unquestionably one of the most exciting performances available, with a tempestuous finale always under control. Audio on all of these broadcasts is excellent and well-balanced. Decca has managed to get almost 83 minutes onto the first disk! This new release is essential in any piano collection. Let us hope more treasures like these will be found in radio archFor a recent example of Friere's exquisite playing, check out the DVD from the BBC Proms 2010 playing Chopin's Concerto No. 2 with Lionel Brnguier conducting (REVIEW). ives.
Franz Liszt wrote relatively little chamber music, and much of it can be experienced on this interesting Naxos disk of music for violin and piano. The major work is the Duo Sonata, a four movement work based o Polish theme. Grand Duo Concerante was composed in 1835, a set of variations on a tune by famous violinist Charles Philippe Lafont ending with a lively tarantelle Gypsy influences are often incorporated, perhaps the most interesting part of all of this music. None of this music represents Liszt at his best, but it is good to have it available for listeners to decide for themselves. Performances are expert, and have been well recorded.
This site just mentioned a SACD release of the Fantastic Symphony played by organist Hans Jorg Albrecht (REVIEW). Now we have another organ version of Berlioz's masterpiece, this one arranged and played by Yves Rechstener on the huge Puget Organ of La Dalbade in Toulouse. Just as Jorg Albrecht in his CD notes tried to justify performing this music on the organ, Rechstener does the same—both must truly believe it is appropriate to play this music on the organ, but I find it cumbersome and ineffective. Both recordings are effective sonically, but the SACD issue has more impact and has the advantage of more music (March from The Damnation of Faust).
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Earlier this year, Amazon launched a $25 smart plug that lets you control any outlet in your home by voice with an Amazon Echo. That means you can control any lamp, appliance or anything else that plugs into an outlet by speaking a phrase to Alexa like "turn on the living room lamp," without having to find a switch. It even lets you add other smarts, like a schedule so the light turns on and off at certain times.
It's a really easy way to turn a "dumb" home into a smart one that you can control with your phone or by voice. You don't need to fiddle with complicated hubs or spend too much time trying to get something to connect to your WiFi network.
If you can plug in a lamp, you can get the smart plug working. I'm going to show you how to get the most out of it.
This is the smart plug
It's very simple. Think of it as a sort of adapter that adds the brains to anything you want to plug into an outlet. It will let you schedule an appliance to turn on and off at a certain time, enable you to turn it on or off even when you're away from home and let you activate it by speaking to Alexa.
All you need to do is take the smart plug, plug in the appliance to one end —it makes the most sense with a lamp because it's a simple on/off appliance, but you can use anything from a humidifier to a fan — and then plug it into the wall.
How to connect the Amazon smart plug to an Echo
Once you've plugged it into the wall you'll see a blinking blue light the plug. That means it's time to get the smart plug to talk to your Amazon Echo. This enables all of the smart features I talked about above. Here's how to connect it:
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Things went well at our King Day gathering in this small and conservative
Idaho city.
I was the primary speaker last night at the MLK Day meeting of Pocatello
Interfaith Fellowship: mainline Protestant denominations, Catholic, LDS.
Despite very cold weather and snow and very little media publicity, we drew
about 100 folks: 70 adults, 30 children. About half were minority, half
Anglo. Social class-wise, it was primarily workingpeople and academic and
clergy but with many from other categories [including a very, very few
politicians.] The affair was quite well organized with the religious
dimensions relating directly to Martin King. I had prepared a number of
handouts which were handled by my oldest grandson, Thomas [turning 20] and his aunt [!] -- my youngest daughter, Josie, 22.
[Medgar Evers always gave a very full, hearty, and vital speech to his "mass
meeting" audience -- whether the group was half a dozen or vastly more. And
I've always remembered that.]
A vigorously encouraging dimension, with respect to life and optimism, was
the small Black children's choir from a Baptist church.
In my substantial talk, I initially focused on racism -- and on the
Southern Movement, discussing as individuals Medgar Evers, Ella Baker, and
Martin King. I mentioned the several instances in which Dr King and I had
some direct Movement association.
A major one occurred very soon after the June '63 murder of Medgar Evers in
the context of our massive Jackson Movement -- of which I was Strategy
Committee Chair. Bill Kunstler -- one of my key attorneys and a primary one
for Dr King as well -- was with us on the battle-front scene in
Mississippi's hate-filled capital. Immediately following Medgar's
assassination, we built our non-violent mass demonstrations ever higher and
with increasing intensity. The courage of the grassroots people in the face
of hideously vicious and violent repression was something no one there will
ever forget. In one mass march, I was surrounded by a half dozen police and
badly clubbed into bloody unconsciousness. That night, just out of jail and
still wearing torn and heavily bloodstained clothes, I addressed a great
rally at Blair Street AME. Following that, I called Martin King [Bill had
his private number] and asked if he would come to Jackson for Medgar's
funeral -- obviously destined to be a huge event. Even though the situation
in Jackson and Mississippi generally could not have been more dangerous --
and certainly for him -- there was not a whit of hesitation on Dr King's
part. He agreed immediately to come.
I picked him up with his group [including Rev Ralph Abernathy and Wyatt
Walker] less than two days later at the Jackson airport -- full of media,
hostile police, Klan and White Council types. The temperature was super
hot. [My head was still bandaged and it was very uncomfortable.] Dr King
was extremely cordial, vigorous, optimistic. They entered my blue Rambler
and, with an openly hostile police escort [there was major national and
international focus on Jackson], we drove the long drive to Lynch Street and
the Negro Masonic Temple in which Medgar lay and in which his funeral was to
be held. Almost 6,000 people -- most of them Black people from all over
Mississippi -- attended. In addition, there were delegations from across
the United States and some individuals from countries far abroad.
Following the massive funeral, almost all of us -- again, 6,000 or so --
marched two miles in 102 degree humid heat to the Collins Funeral Parlor,
located in another section of the Black community, to which Medgar had been
taken -- there to be sent to Arlington. It was the first "legal" civil
rights march in the history of Mississippi. ["They" knew we would march
anyway and "granted" a heretofore unprecedented permit.] We marched
through various neighborhoods, Black and White ones, three and four abreast.
It was an extremely dangerous and volatile setting in the Anglo areas. Dr
King was in the second or third rank following local clergy, I was in the
sixth. Once at the Collins Funeral Home and environs, most people stayed --
including myself. By prior arrangement, Bill Kunstler took Dr King and his
group to the airport in my Rambler. Soon after that, we had a second --
hugely spontaneous -- demonstration which moved nonviolently toward
Jackson's downtown area. Police repression was extremely brutal. The
police picked out 29 of us and threw us into paddy wagons. I was able to
see some events through a tiny barred window -- including Bill Kunstler,
just back from the airport, observing the scene. When I called to him, he
attempted to approach the wagon containing me but was physically pushed
away by a group of men in Stetsons literally punching his stomach with
double-barreled shotguns. Jailed once again [ in those days, I was the
most arrested person in Jackson], I got out and, a few days later, was very
seriously injured -- almost killed -- in a rigged auto wreck. My blue
Rambler was completely destroyed.
But Jackson was cracked -- deep, wide, and forever and the fissures were
spreading across the state. Here's a word on this -- including Dr King --
from our website: http://www.hunterbear.org/first.htm . I also cover things
very thoroughly, of course, in my book, Jackson, Mississippi: An American
Chronicle of Struggle and Schism [1979 and Krieger, 1987] and in my two
sections of the very large and full Freedom Is A Constant Struggle: An
Anthology of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement [Susie Erenrich, Editor,
Cultural Center for Social Change, Washington, DC and Black Belt Press,
Montgomery, Alabama, 1999.]
But last night, here at Pocatello, I spent the last half of my talk on three
very contemporary issues: against the death penalty, against the "War," and
against the current assault on civil rights and civil liberties by the
Bush/Ashcroft forces.
[On the death penalty, Idaho gives the condemned several options, including
the firing squad -- and that frontier touch would certainly be my choice
should it ever come to that. Of the 4100 Americans who signed a call for a death penalty moratorium -- published two years or so ago in the New York Times -- only ten signatories were from Idaho: myself and eight other individuals plus a Benedictine Order. However, so far only two people have been actually executed since capital punishment was reinstituted in the 1970s.]
On all of this, saying what I always say -- an end to the death penalty; an
end to all bombing and for peace with justice/justice with peace; an end to
repression within the United States and elsewhere and for a deep renewal of
full civil rights and civil liberties for all -- I picked up widespread
agreement from people in the audience. Admittedly, this was a select
group -- but media handling of all of these issues in this region has either
been marked by conspicuous sins-of-omission or outright support for capital
punishment and the "War" and the draconian curbs on civil rights and civil
liberty. Afterward, many people stayed around to discuss all of these
things -- often at considerable length. We were extremely encouraged by
this response.
So we got home late -- and very well satisfied.
Thirty-nine years before to the day -- January 20, 1963 -- I spoke in the
extremely -- extremely -- racist Southwest Mississippi town of McComb. The
topic was "Free In '63" -- and it was, of course, the Centennial of the
Emancipation Proclamation. [One of my handouts at our Idaho meeting last
night featured a Xerox of the leaflet advertising the McComb event.] I had
been asked to go down there -- about 150 miles from Jackson and Tougaloo --
by Mr C.C. Bryant, president of the local NAACP at McComb and a railroad
union activist. Eldri insisted on going with me and our first child, Baby
Maria [Thomas' mother], not yet a year old, accompanied us. [I also quietly
tucked my .38 Special S&W revolver into my coat pocket. Medgar, BTW, always traveled with a .45 Colt automatic.] Murder was everywhere in the
Mississippi air. In the county next to McComb and Pike County -- over in
Amite County -- Mr Herbert Lee had been gunned down in September, '61 by a
representative of the Mississippi state legislature at the county seat of
Liberty. This had occurred in front of the court house, in full daylight,
and with many witnesses present, simply because Herbert Lee had attempted to register and vote [an effort unheard of in Amite since Reconstruction
ended.] The state representative was never, of course, charged with
anything. He simply went home. Herbert Lee, a peaceful small farmer, left
a large family of survivors.
And many much more recent atrocities had occurred all over the state and
region -- and were steadily continuing right along on a dark and bloody
The roads were icy to McComb but we got there. The church in which our
meeting was held was so poor it had no piano. The people who came, and
there were many, were understandably terrified -- and extraordinarily
courageous. Blankets were hung over the windows to increase security. The
leaders of the meeting -- C.C. Bryant, Dock Owens, Red Hill, and myself --
were concerned about the obviously subduing effects of the deep and
pervasive fear. Suddenly, Maria began to cry. A woman immediately took the
baby, jiggled her, and then passed her to the next person. Maria, now
silent but obviously intrigued, literally traveled up and down the pews --
held by every single person! Long, long before this odyssey was completed,
the tension had completely broken. An old minister began to sing Amazing
Grace -- and we had a wonderful meeting.
Much has changed in Mississippi and the Deep South as it has elsewhere. And
much, much more hard work remains everywhere as the trail stretches on and
beyond -- always toward the Sun.
Hunter [Hunterbear]
Hunter Gray [Hunterbear]
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...From the National Weather Service in Little Rock...the Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas... Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Bradley...Calhoun and Union Counties River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The Flood Warning continues for The Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D. * until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 80.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 79.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to rise to near 81.0 feet by Monday afternoon. * Impacts at 80.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs at this level. Levee gates should be closed to prevent the river from backing into Calion Lake. Access to oil and gas rigs and to timber is flooded. There is wide coverage of flooding in the river bottoms. Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM Crest Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed Crest Time Date Ouachita River Thatcher L 79 80.7 Sun 07 PM 80.9 80.9 80.3 81.0 12 PM 01/27 &&
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FRA is one of the decentralised agencies of the EU. These agencies are set up to provide expert advice on a range of issues to EU institutions and EU Member States. FRA provides the EU institutions and EU Member States with independent, evidence-based advice on fundamental rights, with the aim of ensuring full respect for fundamental rights across the EU. To achieve this goal, FRA performs the following main tasks:
- collecting and analysing information and data;
- providing assistance and expertise;
- communicating and raising awareness of fundamental rights.
The agency fulfils its tasks by implementing activities within the thematic areas of its five-year Multi-annual Framework (MAF), which fall under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights in the EU in light of societal changes and progress, and scientific and technological developments.
FRA carries out its task in consultation and cooperation with its partners. This allows the agency to:
- define its areas of work to ensure that its research responds to specific gaps and needs in the fundamental rights field;
- ensure that its advice and research reaches policymakers at the right levels of government and EU institutions;
- develop communication, multimedia and information resources based on FRA's Stakeholder Communication Framework Strategy to raise awareness and bring knowledge of fundamental rights to specific target groups and to European citizens in general;
- share expertise, coordinate research in different areas and work with its partners to communicate its advice to the EU and its Member States. This allows FRA to create synergies, make the most of its resources, and support other bodies by delivering clear opinions on how to improve fundamental rights protection.


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Dogs In Taiwan Are Getting Bizarre, Perfectly Round Or Square Haircuts (Photos)
Some haircut trends will really make you cringe.
Remember when everyone rocked that hideous "Rachel" cut back in the day?
Well, humans aren't the only ones who get regrettable haircuts, and there's been a growing number of dogs rocking square and round hairstyles lately.
I know what you're thinking, and the answer is "yes," it looks just as hilarious as it sounds.
According to RocketNews24, this trend is really taking Taiwan by storm. Tons of small dog owners are trying to turn heads with their furry little friends by having their pets' faces sculpted into perfect square and circular shapes.
These poor pups can blame the evils of the Internet for their geometric manes. Apparently, these Taiwanese dog owners are trimming their hounds like hedges to give them striking looks for social media fame.
Oh, the things we'll do for a few extra Instagram likes...
Forget normcore dogs...
...square hair is all the rage now.
In Taiwan, dogs are getting their tresses turned into topiaries...
...and square-shaped haircuts.
If the square 'do just doesn't do it for you, circular cuts are also super trendy at the moment.
Apparently, owners are opting for these bold doggy 'dos to make their furry BFFs look more distinct...
...and stand out on social media.
Citations: Taiwanese Pet Groomers Give Haircuts to Small Dogs to Make Their Heads Appear Perfectly Square or Round (Laughing Squid)


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Director: Ritchie Steven Filippi
Featuring: Evan Bass, Maria DiDomenico, Al Thompson, Miranda Noelle Wilson, Rick Estabrook, Margaux Kelly, Jody Mullins
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Age Rating: [Unrated]
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Even though I'm not the greatest fan of horrors, it is only right that I dedicate this Halloween week to horrors and thrillers out there I wouldn't usually take a look at. THE EVE is an independent and realistic thriller from an up and coming LA based director, Ritchie Steven Filippi who has worked on the likes of IRON MAN and DIE HARD 4.0.
Set around New Year's Eve, three friends take a trip to the remote island of Martha's Vineyard, determined to reconnect and put their pasts behind them. Scott (Al Thompson) and Jen (María DiDomenico) have a complicated romantic past and Harrison (Evan Bass) has business fallouts to settle with Scott. Harrison brings his very nervous and peculiar new girlfriend Lacey (Miranda Noelle Wilson) along to try and ease the tension and turn it into a less awkward, double-date situation, but little do they know that murder lurks around the corner and somebody on the island among them is a psychopathic killer.
THE EVE does not wait around to bring jumpy scenes to its audience like many thrillers do, but instead incorporates as many tense moments as possible from the off. To do this it uses a brilliant mix of eerie music and a very unique version of Auld Lang Syne by Siobhan Magnus. This along with some great and realistic cinematography make for a very well put together thriller.
However, the acting within this feature is unfortunately something which belittles the impressively produced film. Although María DiDomenico and Al Thompson are actually very refreshing and enjoyable to watch on screen, with a good and believable chemistry, Evan Bass and Miranda Noelle Wilson are quite tedious to watch throughout. Their dialogue appears very wooden and overly scripted, and their characters are extremely irritating to watch, however this is likely to be intentional.
Although I was constantly intrigued by the film and who was going to be revealed as the killer (although I did twig it pretty early on), there was never a point where I was scared by what I was witnessing. However, this is not necessarily a criticism. It means that this is a film a group of people can watch together and have a bit of fun with. The endless amounts of jumpy scenes mean that there will always be some funny moments between viewers, and the concept of the film is something that will definitely have people debating the sanity of their friends afterwards.
Overall, THE EVE was a pleasant surprise in the horror/thriller genre. Although it is not necessarily a life-changing horror, or one that will play on the mind for months on end, it is a relatable plot which can definitely engage its audience. I am very impressed with what Ritchie and his production team have managed to put together here, I am just unfortunately very let down by the acting of two of the four stars.
Recommendation: A funny and light-hearted watch for the friends and partners of horror lovers! One which will not scar you for life, but give you a few jumps along the way!
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Huawei Claims to Have Developed Beyond LTE Network with 30 Gbps Speed
Here comes some good news about a world with wireless networks faster than the fastest LTE networks available today.
Huawei has reportedly claimed that they were successful in developing a new network technology that can enable data transfers at stunning rates as against the existing network technologies of today.
As per Huawei's claims, this hitherto unknown network technology can deliver data transfer rates up to 30 Gbps. At that speed, the technology is actually Beyond LTE as claimed by the Chinese company.
Huawei has said that the new network technology was made possible by improving the antenna structure and algorithms.
The massive speeds in data transfer were achieved by bringing improvements to radio frequency architecture and by utilizing better Multi-user Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) management.
However, Huawei is yet to disclose all the details of the new network technology developed by them. Available info from Huawei hints that the system is said to meet wideband requirements. This raises doubts about possible range limitations of the new network to deliver improved data transfer speeds.
However, verifying the claims will take time and it will take yet more time to find the data transfer rates in real world conditions. But if the claims turn out to be true, we will be having a network which is at least 10 times faster than the peak speeds theoretically possible on a LTE advanced network.
However, Huawei has been tight lipped as to when the technology would be heading to the market or about the time estimate for its commercial availability.


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March 9th Full-day Symposium Shawangunk Town Hall
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$30. in advance — $35. at door registration
Keeping Bees in the Hudson Valley
Strategies for Success
Rodney Dow —50 years beekeeping in the Valley
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Lunch —Catered by Bob Rawlic
Earl and Carol Hoffman —Certified Master Beekeepers (Super DFM team)
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Medicare in Mississippi
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Are you shopping for a Medicare plan in Mississippi? This may feel like a daunting task, but Medicare.com strives to be your resource for Medicare information. We offer the obligation-free use of our plan comparison tool so that you can review available Medicare plans in your area.
Let us assist you with finding a Medicare plan that may suit your needs.
About Medicare in Mississippi
Medicare beneficiaries in Mississippi may choose to receive their benefits through Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, which is the federal component of the Medicare program. Mississippi residents may also receive their Medicare coverage through a private Medicare-approved insurance company such as Medicare Advantage (Part C).
Mississippi residents may also enhance their Part A and Part B coverage with other Medicare plan options. For example, a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan can cover prescription medications, while Medicare Supplement insurance can fill in "gaps" left by Part A and Part B.
Types of Medicare coverage in Mississippi
Original Medicare provides inpatient hospital care coverage under Medicare Part A while doctor's services, some preventive care, and durable medical equipment are covered by Medicare Part B.
Medicare Advantage plans are required to provide coverage that's equal to Medicare Part A and Part B, with the exception of hospice care. These plans may also include benefits such as routine vision, dental services and prescription drug coverage. You need to keep paying your Medicare Part B monthly premium if you have a Medicare Advantage plan.
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans offer stand-alone prescription drug coverage as a benefit that accompanies your Medicare Part A and/or Part B. These plans are offered by insurance companies that contract with Medicare. On the other hand, if you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan, you can get all your Medicare coverage in one plan, although you must continue paying your Part B premium.
Medicare Supplement insurance plans, also called Medigap, cover some out-of-pocket costs not covered by Part A and Part B. Original Medicare deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance are covered to varying degrees under these policies. Most states, including Mississippi, can offer up to 10 standardized Medicare Supplement plans, although not every plan will be available in each state, and prices vary.
Local resources for Medicare in Mississippi
- Medicare Savings Programs in Mississippi: Mississippi beneficiaries can apply for programs that offer financial assistance to people enrolled in Medicare with low incomes. These programs offer discounts on expenses that aren't covered by Medicare, such as premiums, deductibles, and copayments.
- Mississippi State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP): The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a program sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The program can answer all of your Medicare-related questions, and beneficiaries many contact SHIP in person or by phone.
How to apply for Medicare in Mississippi
When applying for Medicare in Mississippi, the process is the same as in any other state. To qualify for Medicare, you must be either a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident of at least five continuous years. You can visit your local Social Security Administration office or apply online at SSA.gov or over the phone.
- Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 7AM to 7PM.
- If you worked for a railroad, call the Railroad Retirement Board at 1-877-772-5772 (TTY users call 312-751-4701), Monday through Friday, 9AM to 3:30PM.
Mississippi residents may be enrolled automatically at age 65, provided they already receive benefits through Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board. Disabled residents may be enrolled before reaching age 65 if they receive Social Security disability benefits, or certain disability benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board, for 24 consecutive months. If you have Lou Gehrig's disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS), you're enrolled in Medicare the same month your disability benefits start. If you have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), you might qualify for Medicare, but you need to apply manually as described above.
If you choose to receive your Medicare benefits through Part A and Part B, you may be looking for additional coverage. I can help you find plans that may meet your needs and that are available in your area of Mississippi. To learn more about who I am, click on the "View profile" link by my photo. I'm happy to walk you through your options or email you information; you can set this up by using the links below. To compare Medicare plan options in Mississippi right now, scroll up and click the Compare Plans button on the right side of this page.


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A regular reggae and soul night on Tyneside has been missing for many a year now, but now a new night, Roots on Wax, looks set to fill that void.
The North East has experienced something of a reggae boom recently, with Toots and the Maytals and Bob Andy being the latest Jamaican superstars to stop off in the region.
Now this regular event is aiming to build on the region's growing love of roots music, serving up a monthly five-hour feast of reggae, dub, soul, jazz, ska, funk, lovers' rock and dancehall.
On the first Tuesday of each month at the Head of Steam, the event will offer fans of the genres the chance to catch some of the best live reggae and funk bands from around the UK, followed by four solid hours of old skool DJ action from resident and guest DJs.
Acts lined up for the first Roots on Wax this coming Tuesday include the Blackburn-based Operation Sound System and Jazz FM-endorsed Durham funk and soul act Highstreet Anywhere.
The event will also feature the Hassle Sound System. Hassle recently performed alongside reggae legend Alton Ellis and Sound System master Jah Shaka as part of the Jumpin' Hot Club's Boss Sounds series of reggae events.
By actively promoting cultural diversity through music, Roots on Wax hopes to expose as many people as possible to the many sub-genres of roots music which have until recently been poorly represented in the region.
As well as the night itself, there is also a 24-hour radio station accessible through the Roots on Wax website, and there are plans to team up with the city's Jumpin' Hot Club and BBC Radio Newcastle to promote further events celebrating black music and culture in the region.
Roots on Wax is at the Head of Steam, Newcastle, on Tuesday, from 8pm to 1am. Tickets are £3. See www.rootsonwax.co.uk


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I'm also working on skeleton key--just for kicks.
Anytime I have an idea for something I want to draw, I type onto a "drawing ideas" note I have going on my iPhone. That's where I got the key idea from. I wanted to draw something for fun, so I looked back at my note and pulled an idea from there.
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The server is up again, the new IP is: 126.96.36.199
Seriously? -.- Do you like only read the parts you want to hear? The old server will be whitelisted so no one can join and the new server = new IP will be a copy of the old one.
Don't worry, it's just Hack/Mine which is very buggy and unstable (remember it's still in alpha!) You will find the new IP here, on planetminecraft and in the server message. (The server will be whitelisted so everyone can join the new server and play on like there was nothing) - mihecraft :)
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5 Digestive Disorders that Can Cause Weight Gain
Did you know that constipation is one of several digestive disorders that can cause weight gain? The excess waste affects the functions of your metabolism.
Being overweight is a disorder that is caused by the accumulation of fats and toxins in the body. This increases your body weight to a point that is considered unhealthy.
Its principal cause is consuming too many calories in your diet, but it can also be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, hormonal changes, and metabolic difficulties.
In fact, some patients suffer from this condition because their digestive system doesn't function correctly. This is because its functions are essential for breaking down fats and absorbing nutrients.
For this reason, although you should always look at your diet first, you have to consider that a digestive disorder may be responsible.
Read on: Three Perfect Recipes for People with Digestive Problems
We want to take this opportunity to share 5 digestive disorders that can cause weight gain so that you can identify them and take respective measures.
Digestive disorders that can cause weight gain
1. Gastro-esophageal reflux
Gastro-esophageal reflux is a digestive disorder that causes an uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest. This is due to the acidic juices coming back into the esophagus because the valves that keep them in the stomach have weakened.
Its relationship with weight gain comes from the anxiety that we get from food since some foods temporarily relieve symptoms.
While small portions usually don't pose a threat, once the food is digested, the symptoms persist and the desire to eat reappears.
- Control the symptoms of reflux with natural teas and homemade remedies that are low in calories.
- Avoid eating fatty or irritating foods because they'll just worsen the problem.
2. Ulcers
Ulcers, lesions that usually appear in the lining of the stomach or the small intestine, are the most common consequence of excessive acid production.
Similar to the previous disorder, they can result in weight gain since they can cause anxiety episodes when it comes to eating.
They cause abdominal inflammation and constant nausea that generally go away after eating certain foods.
Because of this, patients tend to eat more calories than they should and, if the disorder is not controlled within a short period of time, they'll experience notable weight gain.
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- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications, painkillers, and antibiotics while treating an ulcer.
- Cut dairy products, spicy foods, and other irritating foods from your diet.
- Take homemade remedies with alkaline properties, like baking soda or aloe vera gel.
- Drink more water and teas that help with digestion.
3. Constipation
Constipation is one of the digestive disorders that can cause weight gain. This is because waste accumulates in the intestines, affects metabolism, and makes it difficult for the body to turn nutrients into energy sources.
Retaining toxins in your colon causes inflammation in your stomach and causes a feeling of heaviness. This can make you think that the things you're doing to try to lose weight aren't working.
However, it's not because the body is absorbing more calories. The excess waste is making it hard to see results when you're trying to lose weight.
- Increase your consumption of fiber. To do this, don't hesitate to add fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to your diet.
- Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
- Make natural laxatives.
4. Changes in bacterial flora, one of the digestive disorders that can cause weight gain
Changes in bacterial flora in the intestines are one of the influencing factors when it comes to weight gain. They interfere with your metabolic rhythm and, at the same time, make it difficult to absorb and correctly use the nutrients that come from foods.
These imbalances happen because the microorganisms grow excessively or because their presence in the colon is decreased.
As a consequence, it creates problems like constipation and can also increase how often you eat. This will make you accumulate more fat.
- Avoid excessive consumption of foods that alter the pH of the intestine (fats, refined flours, sugars, etc.)
- Increase your consumption of foods with probiotics like natural yogurt or fermented cabbage.
- Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day.
5. Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal condition that, due to poor diet practices, has become considerably more common in the past few years.
Its appearance is accompanied by other problems with the digestive system, including inflammatory imbalances and changes in bacterial flora. It can cause constipation, stomach bloating, and difficulty digesting certain foods.
So, when people ignore their symptoms and don't try to treat them, they can experience weight gain and feel sick all the time.
- Consult with your doctor if you suspect you have any of these conditions.
- Add probiotics to your diet and foods that contain digestive enzymes.
- Eliminate any inflammatory foods or drinks as much as you can.
Do you identify with any of these digestive disorders that can cause weight gain? If you have any symptoms of digestive problems or suspect that you can't lose weight because of them, follow the given recommendations and go see your doctor to get a more precise diagnosis.


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About the Capital Science & Engineering Fair
The Capital Science & Engineering Fair was established to provide high school students from South Central Wisconsin the opportunity to showcase their research (grades 9-12 public, private, and home school are eligible). With its annual fair to be held on the third Saturday of February at the Madison Central Library (201 W Mifflin St., Madison, WI), the fair inspires enthusiasm for science and engineering research among Wisconsin students. It provides a support system to assist students as they actively participate in science and engineering endeavors. The 2020 Fair will be held on February 15th - this flyer has more information. Each year, submitting notice of interest is requested by Nov 15th, and registration is due Dec 15th (some limited flexibility with those dates).
Participants also compete for an opportunity to enter the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and the Badger State Science & Engineering Fair (which all participants may register for).
Support for how to complete the CSEF forms that connect to ISEF can be found in this video (from Karen Lindholm-Rynkiewicz in Muskego-Norway).
- Registration information and timeline
- Resources
- 2019 CSEF Winners -2019 Full Winners List, including sponsors for the various awards
- Forte Research Systems - Grand Prize: Yiyang Ian Shi, Madison West
- Promega Corporation - 1st Runner-Up: Jack Mahear & Jasmine Narine, Muskego
- Mirus - Second Runner-Up: Srihari Gopalan, Madison Memorial
- All CSEF 2019 Participants
- Thank you to the volunteers for CSEF 2019!
- Past CSEF Winners
- CSEF Facebook page
- Interested in judging? Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dr. Sundaram Gunasekaran
Capital Science & Engineering Fair
460 Henry Mall
Madison, WI 53706


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Make CCTV Mandatory in All Live Animal Transport Vehicles
This petition had 61,413 supporters
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published its statistics for September 2017, reporting the slaughter of 87.5 million poultry, 225,000 cattle, 258,700 sheep and 893,000 pigs. During their lifetime, many of these animals will have endured long journeys by road (or sea), moving them between farms, to vets, markets and abattoirs, or exported abroad. The FSA records report 2,224 incidents of welfare breaches during a 6-month period, with reports of animals trapped between crates, some with broken bones, many enduring extreme temperatures, and even reports of death before reaching their arrival destination.
On 11th August 2017, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove unveiled plans to introduce compulsory CCTV systems in abattoirs throughout the UK. Whilst welcomed by many animal welfare organisations and activists, we would like to see this protection extended to include transportation.
We, the Reading Animal Welfare Activists (RAWA), are proposing the introduction of a CCTV system which would record the activities within vehicles for all journeys (including small businesses) involving the movement of live animals for economic purposes. This system would operate throughout the entire duration of a journey, including the loading and offloading of livestock, with the hope that it would provide increased protection for the animals involved. It is expected that ongoing surveillance would prevent negligence and deter individuals from mistreating animals. Archived footage would be kept, and could be used as evidence should suspicion of a welfare breach arise.
The government will not implement this without public outcry or support, so we are calling for your support on this matter. We believe that CCTV would complement existing arrangements implemented by DEFRA, and more importantly, increase protection for our animals.
As Jeremy Bentham once said: "The question is not can they reason, nor can they talk, but can they suffer?".
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
The RAWA team
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We offer a wide range of new and pre-owned static caravans for sale catering for all budgets and tastes.
Our main show area is located at Head Office, Cranfield West. There you can view holiday homes from leading manufacturers such as Atlas, ABI, Swift and Victory as well as many quality pre-owned Holiday Homes.
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We want to thank the Chestnutt family for all the great service we received...with wonderful memories of 21 years in Annalong.
Facilities we're 1st class. Loads of space for 6 man tent and our SUV car at pitch given to us.Joe, Chestnutt
We have been on Annalong Caravan park for 32 years and I recommend it as the most lovely place on earth.Joycelyne, Annalong
Excellent site. Would highly recommended owning a holiday home here. Staff are very helpful and friendly.Colum, Loughside
New shower and toilet block are of the highest quality and the camping pitches all have electric and water available.Mark, Sandilands
We stayed in a mobile home two weeks ago with chestnut and i couldn't fault one thing. The mobile was immaculate, modern, and fully equipped!Joanne, Chestnutt
Great relaxing holiday park with good views, tennis courts on site and a short walk to a beach with lifeguards on duty and plenty of space for walks with or without your dog.James, Loughside
Stunning sea views park is beautifully kept staff and management very helpful a family friendly holiday park with laundry rooms shower rooms and a well equipped children's play park.#Brenda, Annalong
I'll start by simply saying we had an amazing stay here. We camped for 2 nights and from the moment we arrived at reception we were pleasantly surprised. The place is spotless.Stephen, Sandilands
We would like to say thank you for all the advice and assistance when purchasing our static caravan. Looking forward to many happy times in the years ahead.Client, Sandilands


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Posted: March 19, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: gifts , collaboration
When Mother's Day comes around we always find ourselves reflecting on how much our mother's do for us every single day. Always there for us when we hurt ourselves, to ring in emergencies and to give a simple hug at the end of a stressful day.
That's why to celebrate the women in our lives this Mother's Day giving one lucky winner the chance to win this wonderful array of treats. We have teamed up with our friends at Wild About Flowers, Josie Mitchell Jewellery, Nora Wright illustration, Woolley Grange hotel, Susie Watson, Hotch Potch and Silver Lantern tea to provide this special giveaway.
Here's what you could win...
A bouquet of flowers from Wild About Flowers
A pair of angel earrings from Josie Mitchell Jewellery
A personalised family illustration by Nora Wright
A Honey Bee's Round Teapot from Susie Watson
A stationary set worth £50
Posted: March 13, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: the world of chocolate , products , press , collaborationWe are so excited to be collaborating with Selfridges, London for the launch of our own Belgian chocolate fruit and veg patch. Running from 11th - 23rd March 2019 Selfridges customers will be able to visit Choc on Choc's rustic wooden Garden Cart in the Foodhall and pick 'n mix their five favourite fruit and vegetables from an array of Greengrocer's classics in pure Belgian chocolate, bringing a new meaning to "getting your five-a-day"
The Pop-Up will allow consumers to forage, berry-pick and harvest a selection of their favourite fresh fruit and veg staples in a traditional punnet: from crunchy sweetcorn, to marvellous mushrooms and red onion, crisp bundles of asparagus, florets of broccoli and cauliflower, sweet strawberries, grapes and bananas.
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Posted: October 16, 2018|Categories: News , Press & PR|Tags: the world of chocolate , press , collaboration
To celebrate National Chocolate Week (15th-21st October 2018) we've collaborated with Japanese street food and sushi restaurant YO! Sushi at Selfridges to launch the UK's first handmade sushi maki rolls made entirely from chocolate. Diners at YO! Sushi branches in Selfridges London, Manchester and Birmingham will be able to grab this special four-piece sushi set of Chocolate Maki Rolls from the restaurant's famous 'kaiten' conveyor belt for £3.80 throughout National Chocolate Week.
Our delicious Chocolate Maki Rolls offer diners the perfect pud for their sushi experience and are handmade with the finest Belgian chocolate, with the creamy white chocolate replicating the sushi rice along with a delicious dark chocolate centre.
To get your hands on one of our Chocolate Maki Rolls, head down to one of the participating YO! Sushi restaurants in Selfridges London, Manchester and Birmingham branches from Monday 15th ti
Posted: August 09, 2018|Categories: News , Press & PR|Tags: press , new products , collaboration
We are beyond excited to be collaborating with the Marriott Park Lane Hotel for National Chocolate Week (13th-19th August). We will be launching the UK's first deliciously decadent 'choc swap' afternoon tea set made entirely of chocolate with a selection available exclusively at the London Lanes of London restaurant.
Guests will be able to indulge in all of their favourite traditional afternoon elements, but some of these have been swapped out for their lifelike chocolate counterparts.
Priced at £39.50 per person, the bespoke afternoon tea features a selection of Lanes of London's delicious finger sandwiches, scones and pastries alongside our very own chocolate cucumber sandwiches, chocolate digestive biscuits and chocolate custard creams that look just like the real thing. The real showstopper is the chocolate scone, which oozes jam when you slice through the middle and each part of the chocolat


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Welcome, Trevor Ellison, MD, PhD
Mount Carmel Cardiothoracic Surgeons is pleased to welcome Trevor Ellison, MD, PhD. Dr. Ellison received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as well. Dr. Ellison also has doctorate in Health Economics and Policy from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and his Master's in Business Administration from The Judge Business School at University of Cambridge. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, and his areas of interest include Aortic Surgery, Coronary Revascularization, Mitral Valve Repair, and Valve Surgery.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ellison, please call 614-751-8846.