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A successful omnichannel strategy includes eCommerce touchpoints that:
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More than 60 percent concede that they "often or sometimes fail."6 That has to change: 50 - 60 percent of marketing will be digital over the next five years - and a mobile device will be the first screen customers see. Already, 33.3+ million U.S. consumers shop on mobile devices with seven percent (2.3 million) making a purchase on their devices. (8) Increasingly, those customers demand the same great online experience from mCommerce sites as from eCommerce sites.
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Innovation, agility, and speed to market are critical in today's rapidly changing online marketplace. You should be able to look to an eCommerce solution provider for assistance in quickly adapting to evolving market, competition, and technology trends, as well as overall economic conditions. With their resources and expertise, solution providers can help you deploy new products, services, and capabilities faster than before, so you can optimize your positioning in your markets and enter new ones using technology and data assets to drive better business results… and better returns on IT investment.
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You'll also need an eCommerce mobile platform with front-end capabilities and tools so that your inhouse team can deliver new mobile sites with ease.
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Should sake be pluralized in this usage?
For both our sake, I'm going to leave now.
For both our sakes, I'm going to leave now.
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Should sake be pluralized in this usage?
For both our sake, I'm going to leave now.
For both our sakes, I'm going to leave now.
Yes, the word sake can be pluralised. For both our sakes sounds a lot more natural than for both our sake. You can also say for all our sakes.
It doesn't appear that "for both our sake" (with singular sake) is ever used. (Ngram for both our sakes vs. for both our sake; corpus English; 1800-2008.) I agree with FumbleFingers -- go with the majority.
Of just 53 hits in Google Books for "for both our sake", some are actually "for both our sake's", whereas "for both our sakes" gets 84,000 hits. Forget logical analysis - just go with the majority!
But... note that (as @Peter Shor says) in OP's example it's the word both that puts the kibosh on the singular. Without it, the modern trend is increasingly to say for our sake
("for our sakes" was actually the more common form a century or two ago, if you want to look)
You can't say "both our singular noun". For example, while "both our houses" is correct, it necessarily refers to two houses. If you want it to refer to one house, you either have to leave out the both and say "our house" or say "the house of both of us".
So the choices you have are:
for the sake of both of us,
for our sake,
for our sakes,
for both our sakes.
I would say that logically it should be "for both our sakes" because "sake" is plural in this sentence. However, maybe grammatical logic is sometimes illogical as in "for our family's sake" because there is only one family although there are obviously several people in a family.... However, having written this I am unsure about the answer...
Linguistic meaning- and grammar-based analysis time.
I think it's: well....
Because: 'of' does not have to be omitted. In many phrases in English where 'of' is followed by a noun phrase, 'of' is being optionally deleted. (Think 'all the time' / 'all of the time). Interestingly, 'both' and 'all' are both quantifiers. Anyhow, this results in 'our sakes' being a noun phrase (the preposition 'of' is followed by a noun), 'sakes' being the head noun, 'our' being the possessive determiner. So, do we want the noun 'sake,' meaning 'a reason for wanting something done.' Now, think of phrases like 'for the sake(s) of our family' where 'sake' can be replaced with words like 'love,' or 'respect,' (non-count nouns) or countable nouns like 'financial situation(s)' or 'financial wrongdoing(s).' Grammatically, in terms of agreement, we are free to choose a non-count, singular, or plural noun. (side note: also keep in mind that the determiner /definite article 'the' in this instance carries some meaning/specificity with it as well.) Anyhow, is 'sake' countable? The answer is yes, 'sake' is countable. Check an English-learner dictionary. (http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/sake) Now, let's go back to our original phrase 'for both of our sake(s)' and replace 'sake' with any other noun. (Think 'for both of our car(s)' / 'for both of our heart(s) / 'for both of our happiness' / 'for both of our treasure(s) / 'for both of our kitchen(s)) And ask yourself if the noun needs to be singular or plural. If we own whatever a 'sake' is, do we own it exclusively or do we have joint ownership in it (which is necessary to answer because of the word 'both)? Well, think of a kitchen; it's owned by me, but how can you own my kitchen if we're two co-workers comparing kitchen renovations that each of our husbands are working on (at our own, non-shared homes)? Leaving 'kitchen' singular in this instance makes it illogical, but choosing an abstract (and uncountable) item like 'happiness' is fine--but we need an abstract, countable noun. What other abstract, countable, plural noun can we logically both own? 'For both of our misgiving(s),' 'for both of our fault(s),' 'for both of our shortcoming(s),' or 'for both of our decision(s)' come to mind. Which leads me to my first conclusion: 'for both of our sakes.' with the plural '-s' seems to win. But I also think we are used to having these abstract, countable nouns used singularly (after a plural determiner) in some other instances. (Think 'This is/These are our fault(s).' / 'This is/These are our decision(s)'). Tough call. Why can I say 'This is our fault,' These are our fault,' and 'These are our faults,' but not 'This is our faults? 'Both' and 'These' demand the same plural agreement.


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With wind, rain and snow taking up most of last week it was with some trepidation that I could be seen heading out last Saturday night to help out on the Charlton Chase.
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After 5 long years The Book of Evil part 2 is finally ready!! We thought that now is as good a time as any to bring some new MotU goodness to the forums!
Gbagok and I are still working on artwork that will appear in this Part as well as Part 3!! Thank you so much for all your patience, we appreciate the response thus far and we hope you enjoy this installment of our Pic-Fic Epic!
If you have never read the first part before, make sure you catch up here: The Book of Evil Part 1
So without further ado, we present the second part of The Book of Evil: The Bells of Doom!
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The walls of Hordaks temple echo with a loud crash as the pool upon its altar boils with a vile unnatural heat. Keldor drops to his knee before it quickly as the face of the dark lord materializes in the smoke rising from the pool. The ghostly visage gasps as if it is actually breathing Eternian air, but of course Keldor knows differently. Hordak still lives in exhile, but his power fills the room as if he is there. Then those fearsome red eyes fixate up on Keldor, who lowers his head submissively and fights his growing sense of dread. Then Hordak laughs softly like a growl and Keldor nearly loses his fight.
You have done well, my apprentice! I can feel the link is stronger now. Not in hundreds of years have I felt so close to Eternia!
Ah, but I see you have adopted the vestments of an Infinitian War Mage. And you honor me by forging my emblem upon its breast plate. Very good. Youve grown stronger. You have come a long way in the short months since our arrangement began. But...I sense that you are still shielding your thoughts from me. This does not please me, Keldor.
Keldor looks up at Hordak. Was it not this very skill that so impressed you that you made me your new apprentice, he says with a weak smile, then adds quickly my Lord?
Yes, Hordak says thoughtfully. But the time for secrets between us is drawing to a close, and if I am to be your master, then I demand no less than your full submission. Keldor is silent and afraid. Will Hordak demand he surrender his only advantage?
Then Hordak heaves a heavy sigh. But it matters not for now. You have collected the secret elixirs and ancients relics that I requested?
Yes, Hordak, all but one.
The Staff of Zalecia. It is lost to history. There has been no accounting of it. Even in the oldest texts, there is not but a mention of it after the citys destruction. I have visited the ruins as well, but they are...guarded.
Ghosts and shadows are of little concern to an apprentice of Hordak! Find the Staff, Keldor. It is indestructible, thus it cannot have been destroyed. Do not fail me, and his tone drops to such a growl that Keldor knows there can be no answer but obedience.
Yes, Master.
Summon me again when you have completed your task. Hordak vanishes then and the temple becomes quiet and still. Keldor rises and, sure that Hordak has gone, spits at the altar.
Are you not enamored with your grand teacher, Keldor, says a fell voice from the shadows where Hordak could not have seen. The Nameless One emerges, his hood still shrouding his identity.
Keldor whirls to face him. How much longer must I endure this humiliation? He is arrogant, pig-headed, and worst of all--
Powerful? says the Nameless One. Keldor sneers but does not disagree. Fear not, Keldor. Everything is proceeding as I had foreseen. Hordak has commanded you to retrieve something lost in the past. The only path now is to go to the past to get it.
Keldor gasps. The past? You said that we couldnt change the past--that I had to stay here. Thats why you wouldnt go back and save--
Remember, Keldor, I have seen far more of this worlds history than you. Its secrets are not so well hidden from me. The Staff vanished in the past because it was taken. Not misplaced, not buried to be discovered by some vital but unknown actor. The staff is gone...because you will take it.
Keldor shakes his head, This is absurd! I spent months collecting all those trinkets for him, and in the end he doesnt give even one of them a second look. All he wants is that staff.
The other relics were just tests of your power, Keldor. Hordak wanted you to learn to use them in a field of battle. Its the staff that hes needed all along.
Wonderful. I dont even know what it looks like!
Then behold, says the Nameless One, holding his staff out for Keldor to see it. Keldors eyes widen.
Youve had it all along?! Why dont you just give it to me then?
Werent you listening, the Nameless One growls fearsomely. I said you will take the staff from the past. If you do not retrieve it, then I will never have it in the future!
Keldor falls silent. He is appreciative of the Nameless Ones help, for it was he who showed Keldor Hordaks secret Places of Power, and revealed the means of contacting Hordak through the ensorcelled shrine. He even taught Keldor how to shield his thoughts from Hordak so that the dark lord might never known of the Nameless Ones help, and this ability more than any other had seemed to impress Hordak enough to recruit him. But after all his help, the Nameless One had still never explained why hed been so helpful. And not knowing had made Keldor feel like a pawn in someone elses game--just as he had been to the elders.
So thats why you are helping me! So I can get that staff for you? How do I know you wont slit my throat once you have it? Hordak would be none the wiser.
You are slow to trust, Keldor. That is good. Trust will only hurt you. If you must trust something, trust power. Not the powerful, nor even the weak, but power itself. It is what all men and women crave. Some call it other things. Secruity. Honor. Love. But in their hearts they all seek control that comes only with power. Right now, I am giving you power, and that is not natural. So be cautious. No one gives something to anyone without a self-serving motive, be it delusions of altruism or genuine deceit. If I am going to betray you for the staff after all this however, that is a problem you will have to solve for yourself.
Keldor throws his head back in resignation. This Nameless One torments him with winding logic and answers dressed in riddles. Finally Keldor asks, How do you expect me to travel through time? Is there a talismon somewhere, or some ancient spell?
There are such things, but we have no need of them. He holds up a device, one he had used to create the portal through space that had brought them to Hordaks place of power months earlier. It was hardly an ancient-looking item. It was a thing of metal, with gears and pinions that sprang to life and began to actually sing a tune as they moved. Soon sparks fly about the little device and twist into the air like fire melting a glass wall. A new portal opens, and the Nameless One gestured for Keldor to enter.
Chapter One: Temple of the Sun
One by one the Elders of Grayskull appear before the Sorceress within the sanctity of the great Castle Grayskull. Not for the first time she wonders if they miss their lives of flesh and blood, or if such memories are as fleeting to them now as memories of the womb. But this is no time for wonderings and she puts the thought out of her mind.
There is a great danger rising on Eternia, she says.
We know, Sorceress, one of them says flatly. The Bells of Doom will soon toll and the Book of Evil will return in the hands of Skeletor.
Is there no way to prevent it?
He-Man himself wishes to use the Book. He fears losing his family.
He did not know the price...
He knew, says a deeper voice. Zodak enters the circle of elders now. Like a child he imagined he would not suffer the consequences. Now Eternia is in peril because of him.
That is not fair, Zodak! He only seeks to do good.
And yet he may accomplish evil. It is better that he learn the difference sooner rather than later.
The Sorceress raises an eyebrow. Then this is a test?
Life is a test, one of the elders states unhelpfully.
And if he fails? We cannot allow it.
He is not the only one being tested, says Zodak bluntly. We are as well, Sorceress. How strong is a champion who depends on us to win his battles for him? How long can you help him...when even now you carry the venom of Serpos within you.
The Soceress lowers her eyes. It is true, the bites she sustained from King Hiss a year ago were laced with venom taken from Serpos himself. Though the elders healed her at the time, the poison could not be fully eliminated. Even now she feels the drain upon her. She longs to spread her wings as the falcon Zoar, but she knows she cannot remain outside of Grayskull even in that form for long any more.
It may be time for you to pass your role here to another, Zodak suggests. She is stronger now, and you have already reached out the magic growing inside of her.
No, the Sorceress says plainly. She cannot bear to think of Teela inheriting this legacy now, so soon. She does not need to be here. She can still have a life...children of her own to raise before coming here.
Do you hate being the Sorceress that much?
You can never know the joy I have experienced, the honor I feel as the Sorceress of Grayskull. When Koduc Ungl told me that this life would be my choice, I felt only humility and gratitude for being selected. But I made my choice thinking I would not have children, that I would not fall in love. I did not think I would have a daughter I could not raise, a husband I couldnt love. All Sorceresses of Grayskull have this sacrifice since the beginning. I cannot ask Teela to make the same sacrifice when she is so young and cannot yet appreciate the loss.
The elders look amongst themselves. We shall have to see what the future brings. For the time being, we cannot change the course He-Man or Teela have set for themselves. Higher powers than ourselves have put their hand upon Eternia and guide its people even now. We must have faith both in them and in our champion. One by one the elders vanish.
Zodak doesnt leave. I too may not be involved. And like you, I suffer for my restraint. Do not forget, I too have a child I could not raise. And unlike Teela, his fate may already be sealed if the Spell of Shrouding remains in effect. Despite that I must remain neutral...I pray He-Man is victorious.
The Sand of Time burns hot and dry under Battle Cats massive paws and heat reflects on Lt. Andras face as she rides the mighty beast across the Eternian desert. We should find rest soon, she says to He-Man who sit before her on the saddle, urging his steed onward. Weve been riding for a full day. He will need water.
There are wells in Kallesh, says He-Man. Every second brings Skeletor closer to the Bells! Battle Cat knows our rest would come at too high a price! The cat roars in a way that seems to Andra like a hearty agreement with his master.
She grunts. You must normally treat your beast well to earn such devotion as this. But the champion Id heard about was much wiser than to ride his steed to its death.
He-Man looks over his shoulder to her, and she thought she saw mortification flash in his eyes. Battle Cat is no mere beast. He is strong enough to make this journey. I would ask no more of him than I know he can give. She stares into his eyes for an instant, recognizes that he is not simply boasting, and then nods understandingly.
I meant no offense, she says to Battle Cat, who roars in response. She looks up. The wind warrior Su-Nami flies in a bright whirlwind streaking across the sky, and beside her a windraider flies parallel to Battle Cats path. Before them, the Sands of Time appear endless, as if the whole planet were not but a desert. Scrolls of this region did not prepare me for its arid desolation. It is far more vast than I had imagined.
Few from Eternos or your home of Dyperia ever come so far outland, says the Royal Archeologist Melaktha via their communicators. Overhead he pilots the windraider along with his students Stanlan and Kira, and the court magician Orko--all of whom Melaktha did not wish to leave behind in Academia so soon after its attack by the Evil Warriors of Skeletor.
The outskirts of Kallesh should be over the next dune reef, he explains, but I warn you all to be on your guard. This region is unsafe to the inexperienced. Even I have had difficulty in these savage lands. It is no exaggeration to say that mercenaries and thieves lie in wait behind every rock.
And the first Bell of Doom will just be waiting for us in Kallesh, r-r-right? asks Orko. The nervous Trollans stammer makes Andra wonder why He-Man had allowed him to come along. A court jesters magic was hardly a boon to their cause. Melakthas students at least were archeologists in training and possessed some knowledge of the Sands of Time.
Dont bet on it, Orko, says He-Man. Whoever hid the Bells of Doom went to a lot of trouble to keep them out of the wrong hands. Theyre certain to have left guardians to keep the Bells safe, and after all this time, I doubt even the right hands would be allowed to just take the Bells at will.
Melaktha, whats that up ahead, asks Stanlan, the younger of his two students. Andra sees a billow of smoke rising from the horizon ahead of them. She hears the distant scream of weapons fire.
Its the Perimeter Fort of Kallesh, says Melaktha. Theyre under attack!
He-Man urges Battlecat onward, and amazingly the beast picks up speed.
After they climb over the next crest of dunes, they see the Fortress. Energy blasts pound against its walls, fired from attackers hiding in the adjacent dunes. The windraider is spotted quickly, and the attackers fire into the sky, damaging the craft. Su-Nami, land them safely, He-Man orders. The Wind Warrior woman creates a cushion of air to catch the falling ship while He-Man looks for the mysterious enemy.
There, he points to a glare in the sand. A metal device reflects the sunlight. It appears to all the world like nothing but a metal box. Another rises up from the sand next to it, revealing a round shape that opens like an eye glaring upon the fortress. With a red flash, an energy blast pulses from the eye and strikes against the fortresss front wall.
By the Elders, what are they?
Machines of some kind, says He-Man, and indeed the metal eyes rise up out of the sand to reveal huge spider-like bodies. First two, then four climb out of the sand, their eye-beams firing at the fortress. From beneath the spiders rise many cloaked fighters, brandishing spears, energy guns, and shields. Their reptilian snouts and lithe movements betray their identities.
Reptile Men, Andra says as she draws her sword.
They charge the ranks of Reptile Men, who scatter to avoid Battle Cats claws. He-Man leaps off the saddle and onto the first spider-droid, hacking at its armor with his sword. The droid does not notice him until it is too late and the Sword of Power pierces the metal skin, damaging the vital circuits within. With sparks and smoke rising from its wound, the droid malfunctions and topples over itself while the others march relentlessly toward the fortress. He-Man runs after the next Droid, slashing at its legs and sending it crashing to a halt as well. The other droids now recognize He-Man as a threat and turn to engage him. Two more rise up from the sand and they surround him.
A voice calls to He-Man from speakers on the spiders heads. Ha! Its no good, He-Man! My droids were built with you in mind!
Trap-Jaw? He-Man almost laughs. Howd a meat-head like you build anything that could walk in a straight line?
Trap-Jaw does not hide his rage well, Im a not so dumb as you think, fool! Tri-Klops designed these beauties, but Im the one who gave them their kick.
A spider-droid lunges at He-Man. He leaps clear over its head, landing on its back with his sword thrust down. Another tries to crush him with its leg, but he flings himself out of the way, allowing the second droids leg to impale the first.
You should have let Tri-Klops work on these alone, Trap-Jaw. Then theyd probably take me twice as long to destroy. But thanks for your help!
KILL HIM!!! Trap-Jaws cry is so loud that the speakers squeal.
The droids open fire at He-Man, who evades their eye-beams but in doing so is unable to approach the others to destroy them. He sees that Andra and Battle Cat are likewise overwhelmed by the number of Reptile Men attackers. Whatever defenses the fortress had, they must have been destroyed in the first wave of the attack. He-Man acts quickly to lure the droids fire toward the Reptile Men, who fan out to avoid friendly fire. In his rage, Trap-Jaw has forgotten the fortress and is determined to kill He-Man instead. The distraction works, but He-Man has underestimated the number of Reptile Men. The sound of weapons fire at the fort alerts him to a swarm of the green-skinned renegades scaling the walls.
Theres too many of them, says Andra, and were weakened from our trek to get here! She steadies herself, preparing to fight to the end.
Wait, says He-Man as he sees something on the horizon. It starts as a blur, but quickly takes shape. A man approaches, cloaked in a dark blue cape and hood. He raises a sword that glistens like the sun. From behind him, a wave of warriors runs into the battle. Their swords are like shards of sunlight, yellow and fierce against their dark cloaks. The tide of battle turns against the Reptile Men. He-Man, free to focus on the spider-droids, lifts one over his head and hurtles it into two more. By now only two droids remain, and, sensing his defeat is imminent, Trap-Jaw commands them to retreat.
One last Droid stands over He-Man, taking him by surprise with its menacing laser eye glowing red and about to fire. Trap-Jaws voice cackles Ah-hah! Say goodbye, He-Man! Suddenly a funnel of wind encircles the droid, twisting its head around and around until it spins right off its body. The rest of the droid collapses. Su-Nami lands beside He-Man as the wind storm she had created subsides.
Good bye, Trap-Jaw would be more fitting, she observes.
Thanking her, He-Man breathes a sigh of relief. He turns to Andra, and sees two Reptile Men charging her from behind. He starts for her, but one of the sunblade-wielding warriors stops him.


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Okay, we are just learning how to read in from a file and I'm having trouble with what seems like the easiest part. I need to sort my ArrayList full of objects which are "Shapes" by name first, and then by the size of their area. The name one is giving me the most trouble now because I'm not really sure how to compare strings. The Shape's names are as follows shape1,shape2,shape3,shape4,.....shape252. They are read in as are on the txt file (in a random order) and now need to be sorted by name. I have methods which can return a string of said shape's name , but how do I go about comparing "shape15" vs "shape5" obviously shape 5 should go first in this situation.
I would like to avoid the many "OH DIS EASY JUST IMPLEMENT COMPAREABLE BLAH BLAH" can't do that for this assignment it basically has to be our own algorithm.
as far as area goes I think I'll be able to just compare the returned values of the shape's area and just sort them in that order. numbers always seem to make sense, so I just need a little help with the String.


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You know how mason jars are the big thing these days? If you're on Pinterest you know what I'm talking about. There are numerous blog posts about ways to use old mason jars, from decorating to gift giving to baking. And I love it all. So it was time to try my own Mason Jar experiment.
serves: one
1/2 pint mason jar (wide mouth)
Pie Crust
3 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup pastry flour (all purpose will work)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp cold water
Marionberry Pie Filing
1 cup fresh marrionberries
1 tbsp agave
1 tsp crushed lavender
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp cornstarch
pinch of salt
* I chose coconut oil for this recipe because it's healthier than margarine but because it resembles shortening in texture it will still allow for a flaky crust. For this recipe keep the coconut oil in it's solid form, do not melt.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil mason jar.
To make crust combine flour and salt in small bowl. Add coconut oil and cut in until dough is crumbly. It will be very dry. Add cold water a little at a time and combine until dough starts to form. Do not over-mix.
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8th inch thick. Using the top ring of the mason jar cut out your circle for the top. Press in the remaining dough inside the mason jar, about a quarter inch past the top lip.
*Please note, my pictures have a shorter pie with a lattice top. This is because I skimped on the dough and realized it too late. I doubled the dough recipe so you will be enough to cover sides and top.
Place in refrigerator while making the filling.
To make the filling mixall ingredients in a medium pot and place on stove over med-high heat, stirring often. Bring to a boil, stir constantly for 1 minute then remove from heat. Pour into chilled dough. Top with dough circle and press sides together like this:
This picture is not mine, it's from here. But this is how it ought to look before baking.
At this point, it you made a larger batch, you could cover jars with lids and freeze, baking individually whenever you have a craving. Or you can bake right away. Brush top with soy milk, melted margarine, or melted coconut oil. Bake for 30-35 minutes until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
What's your favorite thing to do with Mason Jars? I do a lot of decorating with mine, candle holders, vases, things like that. I also like making cookie or cake mixes (drys only) and gifting them. These pies could also make great gifts around the holidays.


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I am on the back porch of my childhood home. A large Mexican gray eagle lands on my shoulder and then jumps to the ground. I coax him back up and tell G to go get my camera. She returns but can't seem to work it. I take it from her angrily. It has become camera parts imbedded in yellow cheese. I try anyway to hold it at arm's length and get a shot.


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Feng Shui masters believes that it is in the front door and the living room of our house that energy enters, thus it is very important that we keep the front door of our house free from clutter, and the living room uncluttered and also the furniture should be arrange in a way it doesn't feel like it's a maze and blocks normal passage.
Putting a pair of Piyao/Pixiu in front of the front door may also spell a lot of difference. It doesn't just guard the whole house but it also captures luck and brings it to the inhabitants of the house.
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One of, if not THE most important building block of music theory is the major scale. In this lesson, Will discusses the structure and tonality of the scale.
Taught by Will Ripley in Functional Rock Guitar Theory seriesLength: 7:30Difficulty: 1.5 of 5
Will Ripley brings us an easy to follow approach to music theory. Designed for someone just out of the beginner stage of guitar playing, Functional Rock Guitar Theory breaks down the concepts that you will use in your everyday playing. In addition, it is geared towards rock and blues guitar, which means it is tailored to concepts that will advance your playing in those genres!
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Welcome to Functional Rock Guitar Theory! In the introduction, Will gives you a taste of what you'll find in this basic, usable music theory course.Length: 3:34 Difficulty: 0.0 FREE
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Will starts this course out with a basic skill that every guitar player uses at some point: Finding the Key of a Song. He gives us some basics tips and tricks to make this an easy task!Length: 10:50 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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One of, if not THE most important building block of music theory is the major scale. In this lesson, Will discusses the structure and tonality of the scale.Length: 7:30 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
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Being able to recognize intervals and getting used to how they sound is a very key part of making music theory work for you. In this lesson, Will takes a look at how all 12 notes sound against a root...Length: 14:30 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
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Being able to figure out your intervals is one of the more useful music theory applications for your guitar playing. In this lesson, Will gives you quick, easy methods for fast location of your intervals!Length: 11:37 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
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Now that we're getting familiar with the major scale, as well as several different chord types, it's time to connect the dots with the diatonic chord sequence. That's right - each note of the major scale...Length: 12:36 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
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Learning the pop diatonic chord sequence by itself can seem a bit out of context. Will gives us a useful track in this lesson, that will show you what that sequence sounds like in a real song.Length: 9:58 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
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Ok, now that you have some context for the chord sequence, let's change keys. Wait, what?? Not to worry! Will has given you all the tools you need to transpose this stock pop song to a different key!Length: 15:44 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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In the world of music theory, blues is in a class by itself. In this lesson, Will examines the differences between blues theory and normal diatonic theory.Length: 9:05 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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In this lesson, Will talks about what makes up the different pentatonic positions, and how to relate the minor pentatonic to the major pentatonic scale.Length: 12:04 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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We've looked at the pop diatonic chord sequence, now it's time to look at the rock diatonic chord sequence. This has different flavor that says nothing other than "rock"!Length: 9:02 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Now it's time to apply some of this theory we're learning, and we find out how much it can help us when navigating certain chord progressions. Changing in and out of major and minor sounding licks and...Length: 15:38 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Modes are sometimes a great source of confusion for a lot of guitar players. In this lesson, Will hopes to demystify them a bit by giving straight forward descriptions and examples.Length: 18:48 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Arpeggios are an important piece of the puzzle when converting music theory to actual playing. In this lesson, Will explains what arpeggios are, and shows you different ways to use them.Length: 8:48 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Triad shapes are one of the most useful tools in advancing your guitar playing. Learning the various shapes and how to move them around the fretboard will not only enhance your playing, but it will also...Length: 16:22 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Now that you've learned some different triad shapes, it's time to put them into context in a musical situation.Length: 9:26 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Coming from a blues and classic rock background, Ripley discovered 90?s rock in his late teens. Ripley's style is unique. He's been described as combining the blues guitar playing of Albert King and Jimi Hendrix with big riffs that are reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and Rage Against the Machine with the booty shaking rhythms of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and N.E.R.D. Ripley also has a soft place in his heart for pop music ranging from The Beatles to Stone Temple Pilots to Kelly Clarkson.
In addition to creation and production of music, Ripley teaches guitar using a method he developed through his education and over countless sessions with learners of all ages and levels. This led to the development of a successful series of recorded lessons called Guitar Goals available from his website. As the founder of the Will Ripley Guitar School he has begun expanding as a franchise into other cities which has 1 location currently – the Vancouver Guitar School. Students the world over can learn guitar using this effective, rewarding, and enjoyable style at their own pace – with epic results!
Ripley seeks participation in authentic, professional-level music, with like-minded, enthusiastic, high-achieving musicians. With dreams of creating legendary songs, Ripley is open to new band mates, songwriting partners, and recording opportunities.
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Bathed in an Instagram-inspired retro glow, Hunky Dory is a sentimental drama about a bunch of teenagers putting on a school production in Wales in 1976.
While it should have the benefit of authenticity as it's based on a true story, the storylines and characters are similar to those we've already seen in other musical dramas like Glee. There's a roll call of teenagers falling in and out of love, dealing with their parents' separations, and wondering if they're gay. Hunky Dory doesn't get into these trials and tribulations in any real depth, preferring to give us a nostalgic, hazy snapshot of teenage life during one of the hottest summers in Welsh history.
The film is centred on Minnie Driver's character, a failed actress who returns home to Swansea to teach at the local high school.
New to teaching, she's the only staff member with enthusiasm and faith in her kids, and has to deal with disapproving colleagues, an arson attack and tempestuous teenagers as she pulls together a rock opera version of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Driver does a great job in underwhelming company, and works hard to get the audience to care, even if she does bleat on too much about "self-expression".
The musical performances lack the energy and gloss of shows like Glee, but what you see here is more like what you'd experience at an average high school musical. That's not to say the kids can't sing and the band can't play, they can, it's just not as rousing or polished as we've come to expect.
Stars: 2.5/5
Cast: Minnie Driver, Robert Pugh
Director: Marc Evans
Running time: 106 mins
Verdict: A retro, Welsh version of Glee
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Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Lantz M Orvin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated February 1, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 441, Page 305, Appling County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Branch Banking and Trust Company by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($167,373.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Appling County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2011, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Branch Banking & Trust Company, 301 College Street, PVN #101729, Greenville, SC 29601, 800-827-3722. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Lantz M Orvin or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 231 Heath Street, Baxley, Georgia 31513. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
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1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
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EXHIBIT "A" All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 0.929 acre, more or less, of lot of Land No. 244, being bound now or formerly as follows: Northerly by Kathy Atkins; easterly by James E. & Yvonne J. Howell; southerly by Heath Street; and westerly by Medders Construction Company. Said tract of land being more particularly described according to a plat of survey by Denean W. Dixon, G.R.L.S. No. 1647, dated April 9, 2003, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 348, Office of the Clerk, Superior Court, Appling County, Georgia, incorporated herein for descriptive and all other legal purposes. This conveyance is subject to declaration of restrictions, covenants, limitation, conditions, reservations, and easements applicable to Oakridge Subdivision, Appling County Georgia, dated January 1, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 323, Page 448, in Office Clerk of Superior Court, Appling County, Georgia.
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Across the country, groups both large and small provide information and services in support of humane education. Here are a few places to start, and others may be available in your community. If not, give some thought to helping your humane society start a local program. The world—and its children and animals—can always use more kindness!
American Humane
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