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Rap Music: Top 10 Rap Songs of 2017 (Reader's Choice)
Rap music also called hip-hop music.
When it comes to rap music, the first thing you may come up is African Americans.
They have the inherent rapping ability.
The lyrics and beats, they are all blended into one song.
We compiled a list of best rap songs for you.
According to the votes by netizens from all over the world, this is a list of top rap songs you can't miss!
Let's see what we are going to share today!
- 10. Stan (Eminem featuring British singer Dido)
Eminem is an American rapper, the first time I know about him is he co-worked a song with Rihanna. This song was released on November 21, 2000. The song tells the story of a person named Stanley "Stan" Mitchell who claims to be the biggest fan of Eminem.
It was NO.1 in eleven countries, and it was ranked at number 58 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of "100 Greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time".
- 9. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg)
This song was released on November 4, 1999. I am surprised when I listen to this for the first time because it was used as the background track in short video in some video APP.
The song peaked at NO.23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- 8. Fuck Tha Police (N.W.A)
This is a special and kind of controversial rap song because is a protest song by the rap group N.W.A. Protesting police brutality and racial profiling. It talks about the tensions between black urban youth and the police.
It was ranked NO.425 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- 7. Hail Mary (Tupac Shakur)
This is the last single of Tupac Shakur (Makaveli is his new stage name). It is one of Shakur's most famous singles. The single peaked at NO.12 on the R&B chart and NO.8 in the rap singles.
The song captures Makaveli zoning out the violence and negativity surrounding him, praying to God, and making biblical references.
- 6. It Was A Good Day (Ice Cube)
This rap song was released 24 years ago. The song peaked at NO.7 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and on the UK Charts at NO.27.
This is a 90s rap song, when you listen to this you will get a sense of period. If you never try, then you can give a shot!
- 5. Dear Mama (Tupac Shakur)
In the song, Shakur expressed his childhood poverty and his mother's addiction to crack cocaine but argues that his love and deep respect for his mother supersede bad memories. I think the rhythm is quite attractive, I start to overplay it since I know that!
The song ranked at NO.1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart for 5 weeks. It has been consistently ranked among the best of its genre, appearing on numerous "greatest" lists. I think the reason must be it has a huge influence not only on rappers but also in the society.
- 4. Still D.R.E (Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg)
It was released on October 13, 1999, and peaked at NO.93 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was more successful in the United Kingdom, on the R&B charts at NO.1 where it peaked.
- 3. Juicy (The Notorious B.I.G.)
Juicy is the first single of The Notorious B.I.G. in 1994. This song was considered as one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time.
In this song the rapper talk about his childhood years in poverty, his dreams are to become a rapper and he was successful when went through his early music influence and his hard work.
- 2. Straight Outta Compton (N.W.A)
N.W.A was widely considered one of the greatest and most influential groups in the history of hip hop music. Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A NO.83 on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
This song was voted NO.19 on Top 100 Rap Songs and is ranked NO.6 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
- 1. Lose Yourself (Eminem)
This is an original track by Eminem himself. Many critics praising it as the Eminem's best work to date. Eminem's rapping ability, the lyrics, and the production were also praised as well.
"Lose Yourself" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003. It peaked at NO.1 on Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the Pop Songs chart for 7 weeks.
This is all we got today!
Rappers, this group has its special position on the music stage. They try their best to thrive the rapping skills.
We are look forward that more and more fresh rappers can bring us more masterpieces.
If you have any rap songs that we do not recommend yet, welcome to leave a comment below and maybe it will be listed in next articles. OK? Man?
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This holiday season, Impossible thrilled crowds in the Philippines as part of its world tour.
Featuring six of the world's most mind-blowing magical acts, the breath-taking spectacular Impossible opened in Manila on 25th December and has received a fantastic response from audiences and press alike.
"Not often do we find such top-tier magicians in our midst that can walk us through a myriad of emotions and pique our curiosity in a rare performance." (Rappler)
Returning acts include Magical Bones, Ali Cook, Chris Cox, Ben Hart and Josephine Lee. Comic daredevil Bello Nock also joined the cast following recent appearances on America's Got Talent.
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Landon Caballero is KRUSH's newest member coming in at a thumping 12 years old. Don't let the calm and collected demeanor fool you- he has rhythm and bass in his soul. His impeccable timing, natural cool, and even delivery earned him a spot amongst these amazingly talented musicians.
Landon hails from Lake Worth- Florida and currently attends Somerset Academy in Boynton Beach where he plays percussion in the school band.
Landon's musical journey began at the age of 5 learning to play piano. At an early age, he displayed an uncanny ability to keep time and stay on rhythm. He studied piano until the age of 10 at which time he decided to join the School of Rock and further expand his musical interests. Since joining, he has picked up drums, guitar, vocals, and of course his love….. the bass. Landon has been a long time friend of Tristan and has performed with all three members during his time at the School of Rock. He now performs alongside his band mates in the school's performance band and enjoys his new found brotherhood.
Outside of music, Landon has been studying taekwondo since the age of 5. He has competed in many South Florida tournaments and has won or placed every time he has competed. Talk about timing, his double nunchaku skills will leave anyone amazed and dazed. Landon also performs as a member of the school's demonstration team which has won several South Florida competitions. Landon recently earned his Second Degree Black Belt while attending World Taekwondo Center in Lake Worth under the instruction of his Master, Fifth Degree Black Belt Gina Anacleto.
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This team works relentlessly to improve on the quality of RGE's programs and increase our impact across the continent of Africa and the world.
"Everything rises and falls on leadership"
Blessing serves as the International Program Director of Raising a Generation of Esthers Foundation. After she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Management at the University of Buea, Cameroon, she later studied at Pan-African Institute for Development where she obtained an Advanced Diploma in Marketing and Advertising. She has participated in a number of professional, leadership and personal development initiatives including those hosted by International Governance Institute United Kingdom in Partnership with the Buea Municipal Council, Cameroon. These opportunities made room for her to develop skills in business management and public services. Blessing is the co-founder of Beautiful You Closet, a clothing line that affords academic opportunities for schoolgirls in Cameroon through its proceeds. Her passion to serve low-income families enables her to partner with other organizations through outreaches and community development initiatives. Also, she uses her faith in God as a platform to host and participate in small bible studies.
Cara Philip serves as the Development Officer of Raising a Generation of Esthers Foundation. She was born and raised in Bermuda and is passionately compelled to assist young women as they overcome life's challenges and fulfill their God-given potential. As a young woman, Cara always desired to be a blessing to those around the world in need. This tug led her to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, where she earned a degree in Environmental Sustainability and was further empowered to make a difference. Throughout her undergraduate career, she received the Bermuda Government Scholarship and was a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. In hopes to further understand this world that God loves, she completed a Master's degree in Development Studies from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies. Cara currently resides in Bermuda with her husband, while working in the policy and international affairs arm of the local financial services industry. She continues to serve at Breath of Life Ministries as a Sunday school teacher and dance minister.
Brittney Mengistu serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Raising a Generation of Esthers Foundation and is responsible for leading the core executive and administrative teams. She also leads internal operations, provides monitoring and evaluation expertise, and contributes strategic and creative solutions to ensure efficient business operations. Brittney received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Oral Roberts University where she served alongside Favour to share the Gospel to underserved youth. Brittney's heart to serve underprivileged communities continues to grow and her service through this position allows her to continue to positively impact young women across the world. Brittney also holds a Master's degree in Public Health from Emory University with training in research and evaluation methodologies. Brittney currently resides in Maryland and works with the U.S. Army as a Research and Evaluation Fellow. She is also active in her church and partners with her husband, the Director of Outreach and Missions at Generation Church, to bring the Gospel to the local communities through church-led initiatives and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Brittney is passionate about taking the Gospel to the nations, coaching visionaries to fulfill their purpose and calling, and empowering women to live a purpose-filled life.


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This year is almost over folks. We have two days until the New Year hits. Today was my last day in the office and I decided to put a little more effort in than the last few days!
I got this super cute Dolman Sleeve Cardigan from Ashley Stewart this weekend. It was only sale for more than half the original price. So I couldn't pass it up.
I paired it with some Faux Leather panel Leggings and a Sheer Pussybow Blouse. Simple pieces that still add oomph to the ensemble. I am also wearing some plain black boots with a wedge heel.
Comfortable but chic.
Though the accent pieces were purchased long ago, the links above provide you with similar items at moderate prices.
I've been keeping my makeup routine as simple as possible during this holiday season.
Since this look is super simple, I'm just going to list the products below. This has been my go-to makeup look for the past few weeks
Tarte Maracuja Oil (Moisturizer)
No.9 Mattifying Primer
MAC Tinted Moisturizer [Dark] and Matchmaster Foundation [6.0] (mixed & applied with hands)
Estee Lauder Double Wear Brush- ON Glow BB Highlighter (as concealer)
MAC MSFN Powder (Medium Deep)
MAC MSFN Powder (Dark Deep) as bronzer
MAC Blush (PeachyKeen)
MAC Deep Dark Brunette Fluid Line (brows)
NYC Liquid Liner
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Tarte Mascara
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Milani Lipstick in Sweet Samba
I pray everyone has a safe and fun NYE. And I will see you all in the new year!
Be Blessed!
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Submitted by Mr Potato Head on
Description of App:
Be the eyes for a blind person in need of help remotely through a live video connection if you are sighted or be assisted by the network of sighted users
if you are blind.
Be My Eyes is all about contributing to and benefiting from small acts of kindness, so hop on board and get involved!
Blind users can request help from a sighted person and the sighted users will then be called for help. As soon as the first sighted user accepts the request
for help a live audio-video connection will be set up between the two and the sighted user can tell the blind person what she sees when the blind user
points his phone at something using the rear-facing camera.
As a sighted user you don't need to worry about missing a call and 'leave a blind person hanging' - you are a part of the bigger Be My Eyes helper-network
and we will find the next available sighted person in the network. The challenges that the blind person needs help with can be anything from knowing the
expiry date on the milk to navigating new surroundings.
Note: We encourage blind users to be patient when requesting help because we rely on real people to help you.
- Live audio-video connection between blind and sighted users
- Add the languages you know under settings
- An easy way you can make a difference for blind people
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Very simple to use. Connected to somebody after about 60 seconds, and they were able to answer my question about something in my food larder.
So, essentially, this works as advertised (smiles)
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101 Comments
A nitch for this app
Submitted by Jim D on
I just tried the app for the first time and had a good experience. I connected with a volunteer in about a minute. He spoke good English and was able to provide details about a photo I could not have received from any other app. For example, he told me the man in the picture was wearing a white shirt and the woman had on a red sweater.
For instances where detail is needed about something that does not contain personal information, I definitely believe this app has a nitch. Would I use it to identify medication or mail that might possibly be a credit card bill, probably not. For that, KNFB Reader or TapTapSee probably makes more sense.
Their is never going to be one app that does all things in all situations. That is why the toolbox approach is important. The BeMyEyes app does add one more tool to the app toolbox that those of us who are blind can pull out and use when needed. For that reason, I hope this app finds long term success.
Version 1.3
Submitted by AnonyMouse on
What's New in Version 1.3
- Fixed Facebook login crash
- Layout fixes
Thanks to all of you who have helped translating the app on CrowdIn we bring you:
- Critical fixes to Swedish
- Major and minor update to most existing languages
- Added translation for 23(!) languages:
French, Turkish, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Romanian, Italian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian,
Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Serbian, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese
I've had this app on my phone
Submitted by rdfreak on
I've had this app on my phone for sometime but haven't had the need to use it. However, I did on Sunday just to test it out and I was surprised to not only have waited for only about a minute, but we got someone in Australia. Not sure if the update now means our match is more likely to be in our country but .. it was good. :)
I think it's an fantastic app.
And I've also managed to get about ten volunteers due to my posting the link on Facebook where the majority of my friends on there ar sighted.
When's The Best Time To Use This App?
Submitted by Tiffany J. Kim on
Hi, I've had mixed luck trying to use this app. I'm out in California and whenever I've attempted to get some help around 8 P.M. PST, there doesn't seem to be a lot of folks available. I am assuming this is probably when the rest of the world (except for Asia and Australia) are sleeping. I'd be curious to know when help seems to be abundant and when it is more limited. I have found this app to be pretty helpful when I've been lucky enough to find it. The volunteers have been very nice and at some times, gregarious. It's definitely a neat concept.
Yes, this change should be made
Submitted by DJHey20 on
Hi Mary.
I totally agree with you. Using this app while trying to cross the street would be an extremely dangerous thing to do. And I think the app developers should make that change in the description. However, I know this app could be a huge benefit for other things, like how much of an ingredient is needed in a recipe. Or as they mentioned, expiration dates on products.
Version 1.4
Submitted by AnonyMouse on
What's New in Version 1.4
- New onboarding experience with a test call function. You can also access it under your profile settings.
- Updated translations. Thanks to everyone who is helping out on http://crowdin.com/project/bemyeyes correcting errors and translating new features - everyone can join!
- We now require users who sign up as blind to use Voice Over to avoid abuse.
- Add profile picture on non-Facebook accounts
- lot of bug fixes and minor improvements
I'm a bit confused by the
Submitted by rdfreak on
I'm a bit confused by the statement in the prev update description: - "We now require users who sign up as blind to use Voice Over to avoid abuse."
Just curious; what is meant by that exactly? What would it matter if people didn't use VO? How could that stop abuse?
I assume its to stop sighted
Submitted by alex wallis on
I assume its to stop sighted people signing up and making calls just for a prank, I guess its just meant to make that harder. The bit I don't get is the part that talks about an option to make a test call?
Test Call
Submitted by Earle on
I don't understand the test call option either. The way the app description is worded, it sounds like you can make a test call to make sure things are working correctly. However, I see no test call option anywhere.
I wonder if you get the test
Submitted by alex wallis on
I wonder if you get the test call option during or after sign up, or maybe when you newly install the app. Or maybe that option is only available for sighted users?
iPhone Speaker bug
Submitted by Jim D on
One of the really annoying bugs in this app is that VoiceOver remains in speaker phone mode after you disconnect a call. The only way I know to return VO to normal is to go in to the app switcher and close Be My Eyes. Anyone found any work arounds to this bug?
Privacy Concerns
Submitted by John Gurd on
After reading about the Hall of Fame Induction I went to download the app. However, I found the info below in a review on the App Store in the Reviews section. I know advertising is fairly common in free apps but the Privacy Agreement seems to allow for sharing of our details with unspecified 3rd parties anytime the developer feels like it and it seems to quite free and easy with our devices. Any thoughts...?
"We may also share certain information such as cookie data with third-party advertising partners. This information would allow third-party ad networks
to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you." "we may use information that we receive to:
provide personalized content and information to you and others, which could include online ads or other forms of marketing" "We may ask advertisers or
other partners to serve ads or services to your devices, which may use cookies or similar technologies placed by us or the third party." "We use third-party
analytics tools to help us measure traffic and usage trends for the Service. These tools collect information sent by your device or our Service, including
Submitted by KE7ZUM on
I would not worry about it. Most companies must put that stuff in to cover their behinds. I had to do that when running a station 3 years ago. I ignore all of that stuff as I've had to write it lol!
Putting off potential helpers...
Submitted by John Gurd on
I'm not the only one worried about the developers apparent carte blanche attitude to my personal information. Judging by the reviews at least one potential helper has uninstalled the app for this reason. I would really like to try it but I am loath to allow just anyone unrestricted freedom to collect information about me and my browsing habbits or how I use my phone. Does anyone know what information is requested on registration and what other information or services the app actuaally gains access to on the device? It would be helpful to know. Thanks.
Found this on website FAQ
Submitted by John Gurd on
It seems there are currently no advertisers involved so hopefully no relaying of personal data to 3rd parties at present. I found the below on the website so with that assurance I'll download the app at give it a try. Of course the privacy policy appears to leave the gates wide open for future abuse so it's still a concern.
"BME is a non-profit organization, thereby the costs related to keeping it up and running depends on external funding. We do not receive any funding from
advertising, and are not planning to consider it as a means for financing the application in the future. The organization received the main seed funding from the Velux Foundation, and some additional funding from the Danish Association of the Blind, the lind Foundation in Denmark and the IndiGoGo – crowd funding campaign. By September 2015 the initial funding comes to an end, which is why we are working on a more sustainable business model for the future.
We are considering a subscription model, sponsorships or donations and, therefore, we are more than grateful for any ideas or help coming our way."
Again see my contracts post.
Submitted by KE7ZUM on
Again see my contracts post. I had to put that statement in there or something similar when I ran a station for a year, and wrote up several music and manager contracts for a class. They are also suposed to put an endemnify clause in the contract so that if anything nasty happens it is the users' responsibility. I did not see that in there. and I read the licence.
Be blessed to all.
You are right! Dont cross streets!
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
I am Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. We are very happy, that you have written, that you shouldnt use Be My Eyes to cross the street. You are correct, that it can be dangerous. When crossing a street, its more appropriate to use mobility skills - or ask a person near you! I will write the AppleVis community to make them shange the wording!
Don't use Be My Eyes to cross a street
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
Hi Jim. I am Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. I am very happy to hear, that you had a good experience using Be My Eyes. And you are definately right. Be My Eyes is good for some things. But not for everything. So we completely align with you in the toolbox way of thinking! Have a good day :-)
Get connected to helpers from your own country
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
I am Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. I am so happy to hear, that you had a good experience using the app! The update doesnt make it more likely, that you get a connection in your own country. But that is something we are thinking about for the future...
Use of Voice Over
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
I am Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. Unfortunately we have had a few people abusing the system. They have pretended to be blind, and have called a sighted helper - just to make fun. We wish to avoid this. And if people with a visual impairment has to sign up using Voice Over, it makes it more difficult for sighted spammers to sign up. Thats why, we have changed it. Hope this answers your question!
Overview of helper-avaliability
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
Hi Tiffany. I am Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. I am sorry to hear, that you have had difficulties getting connected to an avaliable helper around 8 pm. Hopefully it is easier by now, where we have more helpers in the community! We are also working on a feature, which makes it possible to see how many helper there are avaliable in your language, when you intend to call. This will give you a better understanding of the current situation in the helper-network.
Test calls are only for sighted helpers
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
Hi Earle. Its Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. We are sorry, that the communication around the test calls has been unclear. Test calls are only for sighted helpers. In the beginning we experienced, that some helpers, didn't know how to answer a call. Either because they didnt know how to answer the push notification. Or because they simply didn't understand, that the noise from their phone was a Be My Eyes call. The test call has given them an opportunity to "practice" and to hear the sound of a Be My Eyes call. This has made the answer-rate better, which has cut down the waiting time for users with a visual impairment.
You can report bad experiences
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
Its Ida Marie from the Be My Eyes team. As you might noticed, it is possible to report it, if someone is misusing the system. Or if they mislead you on purpose. We do not carry out checks on the helpers beforehand. Usman wrote, that he had a bad experience with a helper, who gave him wrong information on a medication bottle. We are so sorry to hear about instances like that! Luckilly the majority of the stories we hear are positive! Every day we get emails from people with a visual impairment, who has been helped.
Be My Eyes Registration
Submitted by Kathy Blackburn on
I downloaded the app this morning. The first screen asked for a login but seemed to have no way to create a new account. I tried to sign in using Facebook. the screen that came up said that I must sign up with Facebook first. I have a Facebook account. The Facebook app is on my phone, my login credentials were correct, and I confirmed in settings that Be My eyes would be allowed to use what it needs from Facebook. Nevertheless, I cannot register. I follow Be My Eyes on Twitter. I sent a direct message this morning. As yet, I have received no response. The need that prompted me to download the app has been satisfied another way.
You might try...
Submitted by Toonhead on
You might try closing down the app, and re-starting it, and it might log you in with your Facebook credentials. It's a stab in the dark, but it might do the trick.
Be My Eyes Registration
Submitted by Be My Eyes on
Dear Kathy.
This is Ida Marie from Be My Eyes. To register, you need to do the following: On the first screen, you need to tap: "I am blind". When you have tapped "I am blind", the registration process begins. I hope this will help you.
Kind regards - Ida Marie Piper, Be My Eyes
Apps and Facebook
Submitted by Mike Freeman on
It is my understanding that Facebook has become rather picky as to what apps it lets interface with it. So if that's not working, I dare say it's not the problem of the BE My Eyes developers.
First use and dangerous activities
Submitted by Orko on
I'm sorry but I had to laugh about the crossing the street scenario the developer originally proposed.
I believe that most people of good sense would know better than to use remote assistance for any activity that could be potentially dangerous.
For my first use of Be My Eyes, my printer had an ink cartridge that was empty, before it would continue printing, I had to replace the cartrige. The problem was that my printer uses a separate cartrige for each color of ink. I had enough vision to see the light showing an empty cartrige, but not enough vision to know which of the four lights was lit.
Talk about the blind leading the blind, for my first use, I was connected to an assistant that said this was her first time assisting someone on the BME network. LOL! Anyway, it all worked out great, she couldn't tell me which color cartrige was empty, but was able to tell me that the third light was the one that was lit and that was all I needed.
I've had Be My Eyes installed on my iPhone for ass close to as long as it's been out. It replaced VizWiz (I think) that had a similar feature, though it wasn't live, that never worked for me. I don't need Be My Eyes very often, but I know I'll be using it again sometime.
Great app! I like that its free but I'd be willing to pay for this service. I could envision them doing something like what TapTapSee does. You could either buy x number of uses, or buy unlimited use for x amont of time. Though considering that you are engaging live assistance, probably the per use model would be more appropriate.
Another thought on how to attract vollenteers, though this would require participation of various merchants. For each time a vollenteer helps someone and gets a good rating, they get awarded points, that they can redeem for merchandise. Just like the rewards programs some credit cards are doing. It would not only encourage participation in the program as a helper, it would also encourage actually trying to be helpful. The catch would be getting merchants and vendors to donate products for the rewards program.
And finally, it saddens me that some people have nothing better to do than to get into a system intended to help others and to abuse it and to abuse the people trying to make it something good. People like that are seriously sick in the head.
@Mike Freeman;
Every thing has disadvantages, even being Mike Freeman has disadvantages. The key is to balance the disadvantages with the advantages and use your good sense to make an appropriate judgement call. In the case of Be My Eyes, be awayre that you will be dealing with a complete stranger and act acordingly, don't use the app for anything you wouldn't engage a stranger in face to face.
Since TapTapSee sends your pictures to a server for processing, and god only knows what happens to the pictures after that, I don't use TapTapSee for anything remotely personal such as identifying perscriptions. For that I use KNFB Reader since all processing is done right there on your device, not on a server somewhere in the cloud.
The same goes for Siri, I don't ask her anything I wouldn't ask a stranger on a crowded bus.
If you are smart and use good common sense, you can reap the benefits of services like TapTapSee, Be My Eyes, and Siri, and at the same time minimize any risk there might be in using them.
Using the Microwave with be my eyes
Submitted by a12608 on
Is it possible that the helpers can read microwave buttons through the camera with be my eyes?
Re: Using the Microwave with be my eyes
Submitted by Orko on
Sure, the pront facing camera on recent iPhone models has more than enough resolution to clearly show the button markings. Probably the only trouble you might have is holding the phone too close to the panel for the camera to focus on it, but if you keep it about 8 to 12 inches away, it should work. I'd try it anyway, the worst that can happen is that they'll tell you there isn't enough detail to see the text on the buttons.
You could also do what I did, I got some self stick soft plastic dots with a bump in the middle, made specifically to mark things to provide tactile feedback for blind people. And with the help of a sighted familiy member, marked the important as well as the 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 0 buttons. Now I can use the microwave without sighted assistance.
Wrong Mike Freeman. (grin) I
Submitted by Mike Freeman on
Wrong Mike Freeman. (grin) I'm not on any social media except HeyTell.
App crashes in latest IOS
Submitted by themusicman08 on
I don't know about anyone else here. I just tried Be My Eyes twice here with in a few days. Last night, and tonight. Both times, it tried to connect. Both times, it crashed and kicked me to my home screen. I have uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. I had someone try the same process and it worked on there unit. I am running an IPod touch fifth gen unit with the latest IOS on it. Am I missing something here or what? I'm just asking so I understand.
I am planning on retrying
Submitted by ellzagirliegirl on
I am planning on retrying this app tomorrow during the day, although I have had it in the past.
My mobility officer recommended it to me when it first came out early last year, and of course, I rushed to download it. That very same night - keep in mind that this is in UK (GMT) time. I must have waited 30 minutes before giving up and disconnecting, and after disconnected I also had the problem of VoiceOver failing to switch profiles. So, I deleted it.
Then, later last year, I tried it again at around 10pm GMT, and had a similar experience. I really would like to actually try this app and receive help from a volunteer, as yet this has never happened as I've always had to wait too long. I too was confused about the test call function, I was like where is that? How'd you do that? This is a great concept but until I retry it I'm as yet unable to give full feedback.
I stopped using this app
Submitted by Orko on
The first time I used BeMyEyes, it was great, I got help in less than a minute, and they were able to give me the answers I needed.
Unfortunately, ever since then when I tried to use it, I got no response at all and eventually gave up.
And now I hear about pranksters getting on the system and making fun of helpers and giving blind people incorrect answers. And no apparent way to report these people so they can be kicked off.
With the advent of BeSpecular, and the several very good experiences I've had with it, and their rating system to hopefully keep the assistants honest, I have withdrawn my recommendation for this app and uninstalled it from my phone.
That's too bad
Submitted by mendi on
Leave it to a few idiots to ruin a good thing. For the record though, I've not used this in a while either, and I also highly recommend BeSpecular. I used it last weekend, and within a couple minutes of my question being posted I had 10 responses. My first 2 were satisfactory and got me the information I needed.
I have a sighted agent who
Submitted by KE7ZUM on
I have a sighted agent who wants to get involved but when she enters her email she gets an alert that she has a half hour to change her password . She never gets t ehe amil. It's not in her inbox, not in spam, not in sent, no ware. And there is no contact team to my knowledge. I know I'm drifting but yeah I really need a bit of help on this one.
Unfortunately I have to agree
Submitted by lelia on
The first couple of times I used this app I had no problems, but lately I get no answer and I wait and wait and wait, I also use the bespecular app.
An Update
Submitted by lelia on
So, I've been using this app again and wow as I said in another forum topic, this app has drastically improved, thanks developers.
Back from the dead
Submitted by Orko on
Like the Phoenix, this app rises from the ashes of its past and is again a highly recommended app. My experiences with it over the past month or so have all been good ones.
Thanks so much for your kind
Submitted by Be My Eyes Official on
Thanks so much for your kind words!
We are happy that you think that the updated version is working well!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Hi Lelia,
Submitted by Be My Eyes Official on
Hi Lelia,
Thanks so much for your kind words - I happy to hear that you like it!
If you are not running on the latest version of the app, I suggest that you update it. The response time in the new version is less than 30 seconds. As you may know, we are fortunate to have hundreds of thousands of helper, so you can request help as much as you want without ever disturbing anyone.
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A review of Be My Eyes
Submitted by lelia on
Well, when I first used this app I didn't like it because of the time it took to connect to other helpers. Now when I use it its become my go to app. I've tried it out of my home but it doesn't work that well. I suspect not by any fault of Be My Eyes, its more than likely data issues. My point is this is a great app. There have definitely been improvements and I like it.
To Orko
Submitted by TJT 2001 on
Orko, the users do not need to pay for the glasses. The glasses and the data plan to run them are included in the AIRA subscription. AIRA has said that they are investigating building their own glasses.
Submitted by Orko on
Eating my words...
Submitted by Orko on
Well, it looks like I'm going to eat my words from an earlier post, because I've decided to sign up for the Aira service. The reason is that I've encountered a couple of situations where I question trusting my information or safety to an unknown and untrained volunteer and would much prefer a trained assistant. Ergo, Aira.
With that said, I'm not going to edit out my comments in the previous post as I believe they are still valid, but I realize now that for Aira it may have come down to using Google Glass and launch the service now or developing their own wearable technology and launching in a year or two. And if it were me, I'd go with Google Glass for now but with an eye towards developing wearable technology that's a better fit to what the service really needs.
I will keep Be My Eyes though, it's still a great app for getting assistance for those things where using untrained volunteers is appropriate.
Switching to Aira
Submitted by Orko on
While I still think this is a great app, especially for those who can't afford Aira, or Aira isn't available in their area, I am abandoning this app in favor of the Aira service for these reasons:
1. While I applaud the willingness of the volunteers who sign up with Be My Eyes to help the visually impaired users, they are after all is said and done, untrained volunteers, and I have run into several situations where I was reluctant to use Be My Eyes for that very reason. The assistants at Aira are not only trained, they are also under non disclosure agreements to protect any personal information they might learn about you in the course of assisting you.
2. In the past several months before I got the Aira service, about half the time I connected with somebody via Be My Eyes, the connection would be immediately dropped with no explanation given. Add to that that about half the time the app would time out with no connection at all. Very frustrating. So far in the two weeks I've had Aira and the half dozen or so times I've used it, I always get a connection very quickly and reliably and with no drops.
If there is any downside to Aira over Be My Eyes it would be that at present the Aira service isn't available 24 hours a day, but I suspect that may change as more explorers sign up for the service. Explorers is how Aira refers to its clients, I rather like it.
Aira is great, but
Submitted by Orko on
Aira is great, but it has a lot of maturing to do. The problems I've encountered are:
1. The equipment I got from them doesn't work, I've been complaining about it for over a month and Aira doesn't seem inclined to do anything about it.
2. There is no way to accurately track your usage. Aira acknowledges that the app has bugs that cause it to report more minutes used than are actually used, but it's even worse than that. There are four reports of minutes used available, the main usage screen's total minutes used, the main usage screen's minutes used by user, the detailed usage report, and Aira themselves, no two of them ever match in the number of minutes used being reported.
3. Ocassionally, you might need an Aira agent to take control of your computer, for example to help with a web page that isn't fully accessible, you would think that the Aira service would have a standardized remote control program they use, but no, each agent uses the remote control program they like, so if you want to have remote control capability regardless of the agent you connect to, you'll have to install three or more of these remote control programs. Ridiculous!
When you need tech support, most of the time nobody answers, so you have to leave a message, but they never return your call.
All of this is simply unacceptable for a paid service, so I am going to cancel my subscription, wait six months to a year, then try them again to see if the situation has improved. In the meantime I'm going back to Be My Eyes, it isn't perfect either, but at least with Be My Eyes, you aren't paying for those imperfections like you are with Aira.
Best App Ever for the Blind
Submitted by Triqua on
I was born sighted in 1970 and became totally blind by 1980, so one could say I've been on all sides of the fence sight-wise, and I've seen the technology making life better and easier for the blind grow in amazing ways, but I have to say that Be My Eyes is the most incredible use of widely-available technology being used in the service of the blind I've seen so far, pardon the pun. Not only does it bring out the best people who just want to help but don't know how or have much time, but the ways in which it can be used to aid the blind are virtually unlimited. Not only that, but, unlike so much of today's technology for the blind, it doesn't come at an extortionate price: it's completely free for both the sighted helpers but for the blind user as well, ensuring availability to all blind users who can access a smartphone, but also that the wonderful sighted people who join are doing so because they want to, not because they're being paid. This builds an immediate bond of trust and gratitude that can't be bought for any price. There are no commitments on one's time, no obligations, and virtually no limitations on what can be accomplished, keeping personal safety and propriety in mind. The gentleman who implemented this concept should be given a medal. I simply can't say enough good things about this app. Please try it; you and your friends have absolutely nothing to lose and an amazing amount to gain.
Personal discretion
Submitted by Triqua on
I'm constantly appalled by how much time and space people have to waste in covering their... Well, you know! If one doesn't have the common sense God gave a gnat and does something stupid/dangerous with any product, it shouldn't be someone else's responsibility to think for them. This would eliminate 98% of all such lawsuits and allow people who currently are unwilling to take the chance of being blamed for someone else's lack of sense to freely make available products and services which could benefit millions. This is just a personal pet peeve of mine, but I just find it distressing that good people can't afford to get involved because some fool might use a product to hurt themselves. Take care of yourself and make careful decisions and don't punish others when you don't.


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'Key & Peele' review: Duo show promise in premiere
Key & Peele: 10:30 p.m. Tues. on Comedy Central.
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have a couple of things going for them in their new sketch-comedy show premiering Tuesday on Comedy Central. One is comedic skill. Another is that both guys are biracial.
While being biracial gives the "MADtv" alumni an interesting perspective on modern life, the sketches in the show's premiere touch on many other themes as well.
The three most successful sketches in Tuesday's show have to do with perceptions of African American identity. In the show's opener, Key is on the street, talking to his wife by cell phone about going to the theater that night. Peele walks up to him, talking on his own phone, and Key automatically adjusts his tone and vocabulary from middle-class suburban to street thug.
Another sketch finds the two men and their wives getting together for dinner. While the wives go off in one direction, the two husbands slip into a game of one-upmanship about how firmly they control their wives.
The final sketch of the premiere is hands-down brilliant - right up there with the best of Fred Armisen doing Barack Obama on "SNL." In the first show, Peele plays Obama talking to the nation after announcing that since he's been criticized for not showing much emotion, he's hired an "anger interpreter" - Key - to "translate" his serene and measured sentences into what he's really thinking. The interpretation pokes viciously hysterical fun at the whole notion of white audiences allegedly afraid of being confronted by an angry black man in the White House. It should be a semi-regular part of the show going forward.
While African American guys may immediately identify with the issues explored in these three sketches, Key and Peele have a comic appeal that extends far beyond race. Any husband can probably identify with the whole thing about who wears the pants in a family, for example, and as for the Obama sketch, well, it's just plain funny to anyone who watches the news on TV.
Key and Peele are sufficiently talented and versatile to carry off a half-hour show on their own. There are a few other actors in some of the sketches, but, for the most part, it's just Key and Peele. That may be all the show needs.
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I spent today packing up Christmas decorations and watching football. Overall, the day was somewhat disappointing. I am still not done with the decorations and the Broncos lost in overtime to the Ravens.
In all honesty, the Christmas decorations are mostly packed. I have a lot of crates that are ready to be moved into the garage. It was dark by the time the game was over. I will move them first thing in the morning. After that I have to pack up the inside decorations and the large items that get packed in the big zippered bags.
The zippered bags are awesome. I have three of these large square bags. I use these to pack small Christmas trees, baskets, garlands, and other decorations that are too big or oddly shaped to go in the crates.


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Reaction to the 'removing the Hazelwood Honor Roll once again'
A copy of a reply to an individual who notified District Leader about possible removal
of the Hazelwood Honor role. [once again]
The CDCA Presidient and Secretary were uncomfortable with me being there. I believe I was tolerated at first as the Preident thought I was a hanger on from the public meeting re 'Walker park. Little realizing that the CDCA membership $2.00 had been paid and was receipted. As the President and using the valid reason of time the proposal was to carry over to the next meeting various sections of of general business. At this point as president tabled the proposal the look on the Presidents face when it was realized just why I was there was not obvious to all. When the Presidentt glanced my way I did privately acknowledge that was the reason I was there.
The President acted as though it was a possibility thought I would jump in boats and all at this point. I did not There is a protocol to follow when at open public meetings.
When first being informed of the matter I did react. At least after my initial abrasive reaction when someone mentioned the relocation of the Hazelwood Honor Roll 'issue' I had time to think about, bring out into the open and review with other principal participants [Girl Guide Leaders, Tom Lawless, other long term residents] and to formulate an approach to a 'threat of the Hazelwood Girl guide integretity. What emerged from these quick catch up and discuss communication strategies was that I as District Leader was able to forward a very strong, pointed, logical stratagy that issued clear facts.
Anyway at this point the person who orginally moved the motion stated that he was not happy with the decision to carry over the Honor Board topic. The President had to acknowledge him and let this CDCA member have the floor. Poor Guy as he had no idea what he was in for. At this point the President knew she was cornered. Things were to come out into the open. The member who had the floor had some very valid points that he believed were fair and honorable with the best objective and outcome in mind. This being the case he was sure that to move the Honor Board into a position that everyone can view it would mean exposing the Board into the sun. That --- Most Honor Boards are made of wood, highly polished with Gold plated lettering. Damaged when in the sun and other weather issues. --- That the CDCA should involve all the stake holders. The member fairly mentioned the list of stake holders he acknowledged. Noted the Guardians of the Hazelwood Honor Board were not on that stakeholder list.
At this point the floor was opened and discussion occurred. Several other members and visitors added to the tabled topic.
At the end of topic the President was it appeared going to quickly close the floor with the "its getting on in time and..." lets move the agenda on.
Since I had had my hand up - having patiently waited until all others had had their say = the orginial member acknowledged my 'voice' waiting patiently to be heard. I thanked him for his recogition.
Speaking though the chair I stated that as a Major stake holder I would like to have an opportunity to address the floor. (Nearly those words anyway) Stated who I was and my positions in community. Moved on to address the issues of:
* Why the Guides had the Honor Board.
* Why the hall was under utilized. ( The danger of getting run over as Soccer cars rushed for parking by cutting of the reserve,
* Not being able to use the reserve for games, parking and entry to hall etc [ risk assessment word used]
* The relocation back to the Glendonald building for meetings,
* Waiting for Council to address the entry issues (build a new entrance way)
* Building maintenance reports and bringing Hall up to current Latrobe City Council maintenance of building standards [work currently in progress].
* That this maintenance will be finalized when there is a front fence the same as the early photos of the Hazelwood South Hall have in them.
* That the Hazelwood South Hall is still used by Guides for such things as togethers, BB Q's, overnight stays, camp items.
* Why should anyone else be interested in what the Guides do there?
* That the Hazelwood Honor Board was of Hazelwood names - not Churchill ones.
* That the last remaining person alive on the board (as far as I knew) was Tom Lawless.
* That having spoken to Tom on Tuesday I put to Tom removing the Honor Roll. Tom was liveried and disgusted that 'I' wanted it removed!. toms mind was rested after I informed him that this was not the case. Tom would try to do something about the removal to stop it.
* That the Hazelwood and later the Churchill Girl Guide District were honored to be the Hazel wood Honor Boards guardians. That would be the way it remained.
* That should the Hazelwood Honor Board be removed I would go to Hazel wood North School or the public Hall across the road from it and ask them to have the honor of housing and protecting this board before it came into Churchill.
*That the reason for this was that Churchill was not even 'born' when those people went to war. They fought for Hazel wood not Churchill.
* That there was no need for applying to Government for a grant to fix the Honor Board. The Honor Board was 'up graded' at least ten years ago. in time for the VJ VP day ceremonies. Most of those attending looked on with blank faces. So I said " 50th celebrations of Victory in the Pacific" and had to again prompt with ".... end of second world war." That John Holt man had seen to this. In answer to why it had been removed previously.
* Previously we had a new District Leader in training with no ties to the area. Both Marlene (Previous District Leader)and David Ellis were members of this CDCA. I walked into Guides with one of my daughters one evening and Marlene made the announcement to other parents that the Hazelwood and Churchill Girl Guide District was closing down. That important fact, I as a leader had not even been informed of.
* Previous District Leader then proceeded once again to divvy up / throw away further items from the hall and from the District. Against Guiding protocol and Guide Lines and what the leaders wanted.]
* That we eventually found the Hazelwood Honor Board. It had been handed to the CDCA.
* When we requested that the Honor Board be returned. Explained it was not meant to have been removed from the Hazelwood South Hall the Honor Board was used as a prop for some shop window display in the CDCA current secretary (Rob Wheelans) parners shop window. Left sitting exposed in the fierce / intense afternoon sun light. That yes there may be damage to it. If that is the case it has been because of the CDCA and things done under its name.
* I did not say that we [leaders] were up to the point of making a very private request become very public. Before this we had been to Tom Lawless, John Holt man and other prominent public officials. Allen apologized to me. I think he and others thought I was insulted. I was. They can think / know this too. Allen retracted the suggestion of removing the Hazelwood Honor Roll. Someone did then say that recently photos had been taken. No one knew why though. Tom thinks the taking of the photos was so that the names can be used for some reason somewhere. I like the idea of making brass plates with the names inscribed to go on the new wall somewhere. At the end of the meeting Margaret had to have a snip at the Guides stand though with a comment that in 20 years time when she is walking around Churchill with her Grandkids she would like to be able to take them to the pine tree, the rock, the 'monument', the pioneer wall and to see the Honor roll without having to wait till the Guides were meeting there or ask permission to go in. My thought were 'tough luck' as that is how it stands. Pretty sure my body language laughed at her.
Susan Connor
Hazelwood and Churchill Girl Guide District Leader.
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The restaurants that belong to the Taco Casa chain are instantly recognizable because of the big green cactus placed not far from the entrance.
Traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine form the core of the Taco Casa menu. To be precise, the restaurants serve the American version of Mexican cuisine, which is known under the name of Tex-Mex food. Some of the most popular items include tacos, nachos, salsa, burrito, and so-called chilada.
Almost all Taco Casa prices are less than $10, even their combos. This fact makes the quick-service chain rather popular in the areas where it operates.
The chain, which was established by a former football player Rod Wilkin in 1974, doesn't make a point of fast expansion rates. As of April 2018, it has seven locations in Alabama. Four of them can be found in Tuscaloosa, while there're also outlets in Northport and Birmingham.
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When selling a truck via the private market, one can expect to have a different experience than if they were selling a car. This can be for a few different reasons, one of which has to do with the need to cater to a completely different target audience.
Hence, the need for the person selling the truck to have a full understanding of what they need to do and how, so that the process can be as easy as possible while making the most money.
It is safe to say that trucks are of the heavy variety of automobiles. We determine this category by ascertaining if the vehicle is heavier than 4.5 tonnes.
Heavy vehicles can be split into five different groups. In order from lightest to heaviest: Light Rigid, Medium Rigid, Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination and Multi Combination. Henceforth in this blog post we will simply be referring to all trucks as heavy vehicles, unless further specification is required by the context.
Continue reading to learn what the ten steps toward selling a truck privately are:
Here is the first step that you will need to take. If you don't price your truck, you can't sell it, it is that simple. Prospective buyers won't be able to buy your truck even if they want to. Here are all the factors pertaining to your truck that need to be considered:
Doing some market research is one avenue you can go down if you are independently determining a good and fair price for your truck. This is easy to do on the internet. Simply find out how much other second hand trucks that are of the same specifications as yours are being sold for.
If you want to be absolutely sure that the valuation is as accurate as possible, you have the option of having it done professionally. You can enlist the help of auction houses in order to achieve this.
A truck that is dirty, and/or has dents, scratches or noticeable dings, will be more difficult to sell. You want the truck to entice people visually, because the truth is that we are all shallow. We make judgements based on first impressions all the time. This is true for everything, not just automobiles.
If you have enough space on your property, along with the correct equipment, you can fully detail the truck yourself. However, you will probably want to have it done professionally by people who know what they are doing and can do a professional job.
It isn't until the sale is closed that you will have to have most of the paperwork ready. That doesn't mean that you should forget about it until then. Plan ahead of time and have it all ready early. This will ensure a smooth process. Here is what you will need:
Notice of Disposal. This one depends on the state. If you live in NSW, NT, ACT, SA or TAS you will need a Notice of Disposal.
Transfer of Registration Papers. Whenever a truck that is registered is sold, the seller needs to have this paperwork ready. The seller will sign it before giving it to the new owner.
When a registered truck is being sold, sometimes it needs to be inspected. This is so that the seller can give a roadworthy certificate to the new owner. Sometimes it goes by the name "Safety Certificate." Requirements are on a state by state basis.
TAS – You don't need one.
NT – You need to have a compliance check and roadworthy check completed.
ACT – Getting an inspection is required for any truck being sold that is over six years old.
WA – No examination is needed.
SA – While it is required that some trucks get annual roadworthy inspections, having the actual certificate isn't needed before a sale.
QLD – All trucks need to have a Certificate of Inspections in Queensland. It is required that this certificate is renewed annually.
This is also a very important step. You want people to know that you are selling your truck. This is the best way to achieve the goal of reaching them. The best place to do this is on the internet. You reach a larger audience and the cost can be quite cheap if it costs anything at all.
While a vast majority of people online are on the up-and-up, a tiny percentage of them are not. Never give keys to someone until the full price has been paid. Don't give out personal info until you have interacted over the telephone. If anyone insists on only emailing you, doesn't want to make a physical inspection, or has paid more than the price you have set and is asking to be paid back the difference, you may have a scammer on your hands.
After placing an ad, people will start to contact you. You will need to answer many questions, such as what the best price is, whether you have the whole service history available, and so forth.
Drivers will want to test drive the vehicle before they pay you money to buy it. They need to have the proper truck licence. Make sure they do.
Have a bottom price sorted out in your head that you are not willing to go beneath. If the buyer makes a particularly low initial offer, don't panic. Just offer a counter price that suites you.
This is otherwise known as "closing the deal" and it includes writing up a sales agreement, agreeing to a deposit if it is necessary and then getting paid.
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With the rise of digital marketing, we get asked a lot "is local flyer advertising dead?"
As a lot of our clients are coming to us for digital marketing – it makes sense to believe that the offline methods of advertisement are dying off. Especially the old-school flyer route. But that's really not the case – it's simply another tool in your arsenal.
The truth is, it may not be the best tool in most cases.
However, there are still advantages and rewards that'll come from your Worthing flyer advertising efforts. Provided they're going to be done correctly. But they're not always what you might expect, and it does come with some caveats alongside them.
With that said, let's get into the advantages and disadvantages of flyer advertising.
We're a silver lining kind of business. So, we want to kick it off with the good things first.
1. Not Everyone Can Find You Online
This is a reality that most businesses with a lot of competition have to accept. Not everyone is looking for your services online. And even if they are, you're not always going to be the first result. A large majority of people aren't going to be looking further down the list.
Which means you need to capitalise on other avenues of traffic while they're available. Putting up flyers allows you to do that. And while the flyers do their magic, you can always hire us to help you take your digital marketing efforts to the next level at the same time.
2. It Targets Your Local Audience
Putting flyer advertisements up in your local area means the audience that'll be viewing it are your local audience. At the end of the day, if you're a brick-and-mortar business, you want to primarily win the audience local to you. Flyer advertising can give you that edge.
3. It's Significantly Cheaper Than Online Marketing
We had a shop around our local flyer printing services. After looking through some of the top Worthing printer results, such as Fat Flyers, Pep The Printers and Tudor Printers – we found the average cost of 5000 full-colour flyers to be £100. That's a lot of advertising material for £100.
Fat Flyers, Worthing Printing Company.
4. It Can Make Your Business Stand Out
If a potential customer is unsure of which result to go with when they search for the service they need, they'll probably go with the one that seems most familiar. So, if they've seen your flyers around – they're more likely to go with your familiar name. Even if you're not in the top spot.
1. You Need A Good Graphic Design
This is tough, because while paying for the printing – in Worthing – is cheap… Graphic design can get pretty costly. But if you don't have good graphics on the flyers, it's probably not going to get you any results anyway. So, it leaves you in a difficult position.
If you don't have an in-house team of graphic designers, we offer this service to clients also. At a very competitive price. So, you can get your flyer advertising off the ground in no time!
2. It's Simply not as Effective as Digital Marketing
This is the real elephant in the room. It's not going to produce as many results as digital marketing does. But that's because digital marketing is a far more refined and targeted process than attracting the eyes of foot traffic. It doesn't mean they can't work together!
Image source: Colourgraphics Infographic.
3. It Requires A Good Place for the Flyers
While the price of printing allows for you to stick them up wherever, this doesn't mean it'll be effective. If you want results with flyers – it requires a lot of thought about where to put them. Think about where a lot of foot traffic related to your business audience will be.
Concluding Words
Now that's all we have on the topic. It's up to you to make the decision.
Can your business stand to benefit from local flyer marketing?
Probably. For all of the reasons we've outlined. But it will require some work. Luckily, we're here to help. If you need any graphic design work done, printing jobs handled or even ideas on where to put your freshly printed flyers – we offer all these services and more.
We're happy to help you step your marketing game up in Worthing. Offline and online.
If you have any questions, or maybe just something to add, feel free to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.


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Fat freshwater fish and food in Agusan Marsh, Agusan del Sur
Growing up, I didn't eat freshwater fish (except for milkfish). I don't know why my mother never cooked them. I do suspect that it's because the rivers near Tanza, Cavite are no longer clean hence the freshwater fish here simply don't taste good. In our house we ate mainly seafood- mostly crabs, albacore tuna, and squid. Anyway, the first time I ate tilapia was when I was 16 years old, when I studied in Manila.
So it is that fresh-tasting freshwater fish are always a treat for me… every time I travel, I make sure to try the freshwater fish available there. I must also mention that I've had some of the best milkfish in my life at some parts of Albay (through their native delicacy called pinangat) and in Pangasinan. In South Cotabato I also had memorable fried catfish, of which the locals are justifiably proud.
But this year I discovered the best place to have freshwater fish in the Philippines, and it is Agusan Marsh in Mindanao. There were so many fish, all fat and delicious, and there were plenty of catfish, carps, gourami and eels too. It is a fish-lover's paradise!
Manobo's prepare it in a very basic, simple way, without a lot of spices and seasonings. Truly, with fish as delicious as these, you don't need at all to mask the taste.
However, I found out that around 13% of the species there were introduced, with some adverse effects. Some of them compete with native species for food and habitat while others even prey on them. An example is the "kuhol" and janitor fish which destroys nets and cages. Other threats to their livelihood and way of life are: overfishing, illegal fishing, habitat degradation, and pollution from mining (mercury) in some parts of the river that are far from the lake.
Here are pictures of fishermen and freshly-caught fish there.
Here are the typical meals one can have while staying in Agusan Marsh. They are all prepared fresh (no ice bucket there!) and the ingredients mostly came from the lake, like "kangkong" or river spinach.
How to Go There:
If you want to eat these freshwater fish, all you have to do is coordinate with Agusan Marsh tourism. You can visit there even just for a day.
You may contact them here: Municipal Information Office, Loreto, Agusan del Sur Facebook page
You can also contact the Manobo Tourism Officer of Agusan Marsh directly, her name is Ms. Maritess.


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20 Weekend Eco Actions
20 Weekend Eco Actions
NEWSROOM: Taiga Company
CONTENT: Blog
As a personal consultant in the area of creating sustainable lifestyles, I like to offer fun challenges to our clients to see how many green things they can do in a day, a week, or month. Using creative ways to introduce sustainability concepts keeps a personal sustainability plan fun and fresh. Also, by focusing on a specific day, weekend, or event, it elevates the priority of eco awareness that sometimes gets lost or buried in daily habits.
Determine your carbon footprint and take action to reduce it.
Check out your local Farmer's Market for local fruits and veggies.
Sample organic beer. Which ones are your new favorites?
Go paperless for the entire day.
Have shower contests! See who can take the shortest shower.
Use technology to go green.
Create a green discussion group at your place of worship or in your neighborhood.
Practice energy efficiency: unplug seldom used appliances and use as much natural light as possible.
Try an organic personal care product.
Take public transportation.
Home to one third of the earth's trees, the Taiga is the largest land-based biosphere and encircles the globe. Its immense oxygen production literally changes the atmosphere and refreshes the planet. It is this continuous renewal that has shaped Taiga Company's vision to drive similar change in the business world. Taiga Company seeks to be the "oxygen for your business".


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Lot's of employees struggle to come up with the extra cash necessary to pay to exercise their options. Cashless exercise gets thrown around a lot as an attractive option in this scenario but it's not one that's always available. First let's get some assumptions out of the way: Let's assume that the options are either early exercisable and/or vested. So the employee has every right to purchase the shares but realizes, "Eeek, I can't pay for this!" – rest assured there are usually options.
Cashless exercising or same-day-sales are one option open to employees of public companies as well as some private companies. Cashless exercising is when you borrow money (usually from a broker) to purchase the shares and simultaneously sell enough of your shares to repay the broker +taxes + broker fees (if any).
Understandably, this option is dependent on the availability of a secondary market for the shares. Most private companies do not have a secondary market and generally only those that do will allow employees to cashless exercise. So unless you work for a highly sought after private company, you may not have the ability to cashless exercise.
Don't worry, most private companies provide other "cashless" exercise options, such as: Promissory Notes, Surrender of Stock and/or Net Exercising.
Promissory Notes
A promissory note is essentially a loan. The company loans the employee the purchase price of the stock and in exchange the employee promise to repay the company the full amount plus interest by a certain agreed to date. In addition, the employee pledges the stock as security for the loan – meaning, if the employee doesn't repay the company, they company has the right to take the stock. While many companies may include this option in their stock plans, it's fairly rare for a company to actually make a loan to an employee. However, it never hurts to ask if your stock plan allows for it!
Surrender of Stock
If you already hold shares of common stock in the company, you may be able to surrender the number of shares equal to the fair market value of the option shares.
Net Exercising
Similar to the surrender of stock, net exercising involves using a portion of your option shares to pay the full purchase price. The company determines the fair market value of the options at the time of exercise and reduces the total number of shares issued to the employee by the number of shares necessary to pay the full exercise price plus any required tax withholdings.
To figure out whether your private company allows any of these options, either check your option grant paperwork and the company stock plan or ask the company. Keep in mind that no matter how you do it, exercising your options could have tax implications. Make sure to talk to your personal tax advisor or an attorney before purchasing your shares.
Also, check out Paysa's equity compensation resources for additional information!


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We Want YOUR Questions for Earth Day Event Organizer, Emily Clever
BETTENDORF – WQAD News 8's Good Morning Quad Cities is gearing up for its next 'Breakfast With' segment on Thursday, April 20th.
For each segment, we invite a community leader to have breakfast with us, and we talk about issues in their community.
This Thursday (April 20th), we will sit down with Emily Clever, who is organizing an event at Fejervary Park in Davenport on Earth Day, which is this Saturday, April 22nd. Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Eric Sorensen is going to ask her all about the event and the importance of celebrating Earth Day in the Quad Cities.
The pair will be sitting down at Bruegger's Bagels, 1503 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf starting at 6am Thursday morning. Eric will be there at 5am.
If you want to ask Emily a question about the upcoming event, fill out the form below!
Some of our most recent "Breakfast With…" conversations were Jonathan Ketz's chat with Lee Jackson and Tammy Schmidt at Niabi Zoo, Angie Sharp's trip to Modern Woodmen Park, and Meteorologist Eric Sorensen's chat with Galesburg Schools' Superintendent Ralph Grimm.


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Simple Design for a Cardboard Boat
July, 2014
Georgia Pacific puts on a Cardboard Boat Race for the Toledo Boat
Show every year. In 2013, we came up with a pretty nifty design
that used almost all the cardboard and created a sturdy, functional
boat. This design in plywood - modified to fit the materials - is
called the Tik-Tak
Kayak, also developed here.
The transoms will touch when displacing 300lbs, but a more practical
limit will be keeping the gross weight under 250lbs, more than adeqwuate
for 2 (or more) kids, an adult and child, or a single adult.
This cardboard boat is intended for a single use on calm, protected
waters. The builder assumes all responsibility for the safety of
this boat.
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GDrive for Google Drive is the most full featured Google Drive™ app for Windows! ***AdDuplex HERO - EPIC APP*** All your files in Drive – like your videos, photos, and documents – are backed up safely so you can't lose them. Easily invite others to view, edit, or leave comments on any of your files or folders. With this app, you can: *view all of your files, *automatically upload photos to cloud, *seach for them, *easily share them with other users, *see files that others share for you, *log into multiple accounts and easily switch between them, *quickly access recent, photos and starred files.
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text: Sidney Taylor 1 Report post Posted November 28, 2019 Hi y'all my name is Sid, I'm a young American school teacher who is addicted to video gaming. My video game experience started when I was 3 years old back in Cleveland, Ohio when I first played my first game; Donkey Kong Country on the Super Nintendo. I was hooked and still remember that first play through. Since then I have had every game system beside the first Xbox. Oh yeah and Banjo-Tooiee (1999) on the N64 totally hooked me. Honestly video gaming didn't become a major problem until after I graduated from Kent State University and moved to Las Vegas. Becoming a teacher and being the best teacher takes a lot of your focus and attention. Video gaming became my escape from the pressures of my new career. Also weed and alcohol didn't help either. After getting sober I gamed even more. Now I have decided to quit gaming for good. I've spent thousands of hours of my life gaming and now I'm going to look at gaming like I do other harmful drugs. On a lighter note I have read more books in my first week without gaming than I have in three years. Gaming is such a waste of time and motivation. No longer will I spend $400 on fortnite skins and thousands on games in general. Wish me luck. Good luck to everyone else making this huge and positive life change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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HQ's, Don Amador, had a radio interview yesterday with the gang at Bike Week Radio. Scott Cox and the crew at the station started the show off with KTM's Kurt Caselli who was followed by motorcycle legend, Peter Starr.
We talked about a lot of important issues during my "OHV" segment at the end of the show. Topics covered includes: OHV Grants being adjusted back to 31M, buying a dual-sport motorcycle (Factory plated vs. bikes that comply with 2003 DMV cutoff rules), new leadership at state parks and OHV division, 2012 state park scandal, Imperial Sand Dunes reopening 50K acres and legal history of that fight, and 2014 midterm elections.
Amador's segment starts at 47:31 at the show's archive link for the July 14 Showhttp://www.bikeweekradioshow.com/archive.html
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Lucky me, as the wife has kindly let me out for a night and just before we go away on our holiday. The conditions look very variable, how could I refuse such an offer? I was planning on going on the Airfield lake, just for one last go in that swim. But I also fancied a drive around the Meadow lake on the way down for a look about. After a chat with one of the other syndicate member, this lake was still fishing OK but slower than when it first opened. The average weight was good coming out and after catching a load of small fish, it was time for a change. I settled on this swim as my other two options I fancied where full. The only trouble with this swim were that there were way to many options. As I didn't want to maker around too much, I opted for the area I had fished before as a starting point. I marked around that area a bit more, I was looking to fish one rod on the drop off and the other on top over the plateau. I was going to have a load of catalyst pellets and Betafin Pellets soaked in CSL Liquid. This is something I am starting to play with for the Winter on this lake. I also Spombed out a kilo or so of Catalyst boilies.
All set up at the end of the point, the wind will be pushing down here soon.
I was happily watching the world go by, when the left hand rod pulled the bobbin up to the top, as I was using back lead, the rod tip was banging up and down. I quickly pulled into the fish which was kiteing hard left and was going to cause me a big problem if it got between me and the small island next to me or even behind it. I was pumping the fish towards me and finally got it under the rod tip, I was happy to let in plod about for sometime, until I slipped it over the cord.
Not a bad start a nice 20 lber
With rod re-baited and back on the same spot. I Spombed out a couple more times to keep the swim topped up. I needed to hold the fish there hopefully as there were plenty of angler's fishing tonight.
I had to wait until 0330 before the next rod went off and this time it was the right hand one and this fish was determined to go around the left hand side of the point. I was forced to dip the rod under water and hopefully avoid the over hanging tree. With my back lead on the bottom, I just about did. After its' second lunge off I got the fish in front of me, I clipped the branches of the tree but luckily it came out with no difficulties. It was now safely under the rod tip and trying its best to charge up and down the margins. Not a happy fish but soon in the net again.
Another low twenty, which is nice. I redid the rod, flicked it back onto the baited area and had a look at the pics and the video. On the video it had the mist and light rain blowing by. It looks great!
My next came at around 7 am and was also on the right hand rod. It also tried the same stunt as the previous fish. However, things are so much easier in the daylight and the tree was negotiated much better and a nice mirror slipped over the cord.
This one was just under 20 lb. It's so nice to see a mirror, as the other lake is 95% commons.
That was a nice session and a good way to finish before my break.
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5 Biotechnology seems to be following the product cycle. The enabling R&D phase, and development-production phase, should yield steeply ascending growth, market expansion, and high monopoly profits. 6 Profits go to the first entrants in this product cycle, that is, the creators of major technological packages, and this consideration motivates government-industry-university linkages and strong international competition for cartel-like vertical integration. As the industry matures, and its patents expire, it probably will follow the decentralizing trend of the postmodern economy, with the corporations becoming research, information, and coordination centers for world networks of laboratories and production facilities sited where skilled labor is cheap and regulation light.
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Biotech firms in Britain are capitalized at $3 billion. The government gives outright grants of up to 25 percent of risk capital for start-up ventures and large sums for collaborative research. Recent changes in stock-exchange rules enabled firms to enter the market to raise capital. Regulation of research and release continues to be extremely weak, being done on a case-by-case basis, but the United Kingdom eventually will be forced to harmonize its outmoded and admittedly deficient regulatory schema with European Community standards.


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This page contains some frequently asked questions and commonly encountered issues with TEtranscripts.
- You can also visit our page on Github to see if your question has been addressed there.
- Otherwise, you can contact us, and we will try our best to help.
Commonly encountered issues
Where can I find a transposable element GTF file for the organism or genome build that I want to use for my analysis?
Error: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'reference_start' [Exception type: AttributeError, raised in TEtranscripts:288]
Error: 'module' object has no attribute 'AlignmentFile' [Exception type: AttributeError, raised in TEtranscripts:199]
Error in parametricDispersionFit(means, disps) : Parametric dispersion fit failed. Try a local fit and/or a pooled estimation.
Why did the differential analysis fail on the test files that were provided?
Where can I find a transposable element GTF file for the organism or genome build that I want to use for my analysis?
You can see what GTF files are already available here.
If what you're looking for is not there, we can help you generate the file, but you would need to provide well-curated annotations, including genomic location (relevant to the genome build of your interest) and specific information about the TE (e.g. type or element name).
Please don't hesitate to contact us, and we will do our best to help.
How do I resolve the following error?
Error: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'reference_start'
[Exception type: AttributeError, raised in TEtranscripts:288]
This error arises when TEtranscripts failed to find the aligned mates of a paired-end read in the alignment file. TEtranscripts requires the aligned mates to be found adjacent to each other in the BAM file.
If you have sorted your BAM file, you can check how it was sorted using the following command:
$ samtools view -H [BAM file] | grep "SO:"
If your BAM file is sorted by coordinate (
SO:coordinate), please specify the
--sortByPos option when running TEtranscripts.
How can I resolve the following error?
Error: 'module' object has no attribute 'AlignmentFile'
[Exception type: AttributeError, raised in TEtranscripts:199]
This error arises due to an old version of the pysam library being used. TEtranscripts depends on pysam library version above 0.8, and is incompatible with older pysam libraries.
To check your pysam version, run the following commands on your command prompt:
$ python
>>> import pysam
>>> print pysam.__version__
If the output is not '0.8′ or higher (e.g. '0.8.3′), then you will need to install a new version of pysam.
Note: As of TEToolkit version 2.0+, you will need a pysam library version above 0.9.
I installed pysam version 0.8 (or higher), but why do I still get same error as above?
This is probably due to having both the newer (version 0.8 or higher) and an older version installed, but python calling the older version by default.
If you installed pysam through pip, you can type:
$ pip list
This should show you the version of the package that was installed with pip.
To find the location of your pysam installed through pip, you can type:
$ pip show pysam
If you installed from source (e.g. python setup.py install), you can run the following commands:
$ python
>>> import pysam
>>> print pysam.__version__
>>> print pysam.__file__
This will tell you where the default pysam library is installed.
If your newer version of pysam is not listed, this likely means that it is not on the python search path. You can confirm this by running the following:
$ python
>>> import sys
>>> print "\n".join(sys.path)
For example, if
pysam.__file__ produces this:
Then you should ensure that
'/lib/python2.6/site-packages/pysam-0.8.3-py2.6-linux-x86_64' should be in the output above.
If you do not find the folder containing your pysam installation, then you will need to add it to the search path. You can do this by setting your
PYTHONPATH variable.
This can be done either by running the following command:
$ export PYTHONPATH=/{path to your pysam version 0.8}:$PYTHONPATH
or add the command above to your
.bashrc file
The former will enable python to use the newer pysam library for that particular session, while the latter will enable all future sessions to use the newer pysam library. This is useful if the newer pysam library might cause conflicts with other programs.
If your folder is in the search path, but listed after the folder with the default pysam, you can follow the procedure in the paragraph above to ensure that Python chooses the newer version of pysam as its default.
How do I resolve the following error?
Error in parametricDispersionFit(means, disps) : Parametric dispersion fit failed. Try a local fit and/or a pooled estimation.
This error is thrown due to the inability of DESeq to fit a dispersion model to your data. To address this, you can modify the following line in the
.R file generated by TEtranscripts:
cds <- estimateDispersions(cds)
cds <- estimateDispersions(cds,fitType="local")
I was running TEtranscripts with the provided test files, and got the following error. How can I resolve this?
CRITICAL @ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:20:21: Error in running differential analysis!
CRITICAL @ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:20:21: Error: [Errno 13] Permission denied
CRITICAL @ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:20:21: [Exception type: OSError, raised in subprocess.py:1335]
This error is likely caused by the inability of TEtranscripts to run the R code for differential analysis. Here are things that you should check:
- The gene/TE abundance table generated by TEtranscripts (
***.cntTable) is in the output folder and contains counts for genes & TE in the libraries processed.
- The R code generated by TEtranscripts (
***.R) is the output folder.
Rscriptis in your
To check if Rscript could be found, you can type the following:
$ which Rscript
If you get the following results:
/usr/bin/which: no Rscript in (...)
That means that the system could not find the Rscript program (which is installed alongside R).
This is an issue encountered when using RStudio (especially in Mac OS X), where the R and Rscript programs are not added to the
PATH variable upon installation.
If you've installed R/RStudio on Mac OS X in a standard location, you can direct the system to the Rscript program by doing the following:
ln -s /Library/Frameworks/R.framework/Resources/bin/Rscript /local/home/usr/bin
/local/home/usr/bin is in your
PATH variable.