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ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays said they would wait until a spot opened up in their everyday lineup, unless Wil Myers forced the issue.
They would wait until he was ready to play every day, and they would not let him waste away on their bench. They didn't want Myers to come up in a moment of offensive weakness, when the already sky-high expectations would turn him into a savior rather than a 22-year-old rookie. They answered question after question at every turn since Spring Training about when this moment would come.View Full Game Coverage
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays said they would wait until a spot opened up in their everyday lineup, unless Wil Myers forced the issue.
They would wait until he was ready to play every day, and they would not let him waste away on their bench. They didn't want Myers to come up in a moment of offensive weakness, when the already sky-high expectations would turn him into a savior rather than a 22-year-old rookie. They answered question after question at every turn since Spring Training about when this moment would come.View Full Game Coverage
It came on Sunday. Wil Myers is on his way.
The Rays called up Myers, their No. 1 prospect, in advance of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. He will meet the team in Boston and wear No. 9. To make room for Myers on the active roster, second baseman Ryan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Durham.
Myers, MLB.com's No. 4 overall prospect, was hitting 286 with 14 home runs, 13 doubles, 29 walks and 57 RBIs in 63 games for Durham entering Sunday. He's been even better as of late, hitting .354 with 10 homers, seven doubles and 32 RBIs over his last 23 games.
In short, the Rays felt the time was right.
"It's something that we've been deliberating for a while, and his recent hot streak certainly accelerated the conversations," said Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. "As we've talked about since Spring Training, when we felt like he was ready, it would be important to auger out a spot for him. Over the last week, we spent a lot more time thinking about it, talking about it, and we felt like injecting one more bat against right-handed pitching that we felt like had a chance to do some damage was something that we wanted to do. We think he'll fit right in with our group and be one of nine in our offensive unit to score runs."
Myers will play regularly for Tampa Bay, most likely in right field. Manager Joe Maddon said he will bat lower in the lineup at first to remove some of the pressure that will follow him no matter how often the Rays try to combat it.
Of course, it does help that the Rays have turned out to be a better offensive team than expected, even if they've struggled recently. They've scored 4.83 runs per game this season, receiving production at various points of the year from just about everyone in their lineup. Myers won't have to be a middle-of-the-order run producer for the Rays to succeed -- at least not yet.
"I think that's important. I think the biggest thing is to just bring him up, let him fit in, be one of nine. The fact that we have been scoring runs is good," Friedman said. "To be able to add him into that and just be a piece of the puzzle here is something that's critical. I don't know that we would've done this if we were struggling. It's hard to answer. But we felt like now was the right time."
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Maddon said he hadn't yet thought out exactly how adding Myers will affect the rest of Tampa Bay's lineup and defensive alignment. It would seem likely, however, that Matt Joyce will play left field against right-handed starters, allowing Ben Zobrist to play more at second base. Kelly Johnson could also figure into the mix at either position, and he even got a brief test this weekend at third base, where Roberts was essentially Longoria's backup.
"We went through it ad nauseum and talked through a bunch of different scenarios," Friedman said regarding the decision to option Roberts, who was hitting .238/.294/.349 in 47 games this season. "It certainly wasn't an easy decision, but we do have versatility."
And Myers did force the issue, as it turned out. Friedman went to Durham to watch him play for five days last month and came away impressed, obviously, with his offensive improvements but also with his play on defense and his ability running the bases. Friedman mentioned several times that Myers has gotten better against right-handed pitching and that some of his early season struggles should serve him well in the long run.
Friedman noted that Myers was getting pitched backwards and had to figure out how to change his approach accordingly. He wasn't organizing his strike zone or swinging at pitches that allowed him to utilize his impressive power. Myers wasn't, at least, until he started putting up the kind of numbers that made him the headliner of the package the Rays received last winter in exchange for James Shields, Wade Davis and Elliot Johnson.
"He made some real adjustments in the last six weeks," Friedman said. "That really stood out to us, and that was something that we were really monitoring very closely."
Of course, it seems everyone has been monitoring Myers closely. When Tampa Bay acquired him in an offseason trade with Kansas City, fans wanted to know when he would break into the Majors. Whenever a Rays hitter would fall into a slump, the questions about Myers would start up again. They intensified even more lately, with speculation that the Super Two deadline had passed, giving the Rays a seventh year of team control over Myers if they called him up.
The Rays are well aware of the expectations being placed on Myers, whether they're fair or not for a 22-year-old who's spent just over a year at Triple-A. They'll get their first chance to see how he handles them on Tuesday.
"Just come and play, be a 22-year-old in the big leagues. I mean that sincerely. You're not going to hear a lot of the high expectations coming from this particular desk or this chair," Maddon said. "I want him to play. I want him to be a Ray. I want him to run hard to first base. I want him to try to do the right things on the field, continue to work on his defense, try to improve his baserunning.
"We try to grow a complete ballplayer around here, and I think that's what he's turning out to be."
Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry.


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Beyond the Parade: An Insider's Guide to NYC Pride
It's time to start fluffing your wigs and polishing your marching (or runway) boots -- 2018 New York City Pride is almost here!
This year's NYC Pride promises to be a memorable 10-day event and perhaps a foreshadowing of even greater things to come as the city anticipates Pride 2019, which marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and hosts WorldPride.
For 2018, there's a new march route, cultural and culinary events galore, the inaugural Human Rights Conference, and more ways than ever to celebrate. As always, the march will feature scores of floats, community organizations, businesses, and elected officials -- plus it will honor four incredible grand marshals: Billie Jean King, Lambda Legal, Tyler Ford, and Kenita Placide.
Here's a rundown of some of the top places, parties, and other points where you can enjoy the Big Apple for the June 14-24 festival.
Where to Stay
With a new marching route in 2018, a new assortment of hotels between downtown and the Flatiron District are offering NYC Pride packages.
Joie de Vivre Hotels is among them, with a discounted rate and welcome amenity for travelers who book via the Pride website (a discount code will automatically appear). California-based JDV Hotels are reliably gay-friendly, welcoming loyal LGBTQ guests to its boutique hotels -- including 50 Bowery and Park South.
Hyatt Hotels is another great brand for accommodations. It is a member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and ranked number two on Fortune's 2017 list of the "Best Workplaces for Diversity." Better still, Hyatt marked its 14th consecutive year as one of the few hotels with a 100-percent rating for "Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate-Equality Index. Both the Grand Hyatt New York in Midtown and Hyatt Union Square partner with IGLTA, as does the entire Hyatt Brand.
Where to Eat
Oh, the choices of dining options for a Pride-filled getaway in New York City! Eating in the East, West or Greenwich Villages; Chelsea; and Hell's Kitchen are great places to support LGBTQ restaurateurs, servers, and other queers employed in gastronomy.
For LGBTQ chefs, consider a reservation at the Village's beloved Buvette or Via Carota, run by partners Jody Williams and Rita Sodi. Chef April Bloomfield, one of the city's most prolific restaurateurs (and a noted author) is the mastermind behind quite a few mostly carnivorous eateries around Manhattan, including The Breslin and John Dory Oyster Bar in the ACE Hotel (also a Pride sponsor), The Spotted Pig, and Salvation Taco. Also not to miss is James Beard Award-winning Gabrielle Hamilton's Prune.
Chef Roberto Santibanez's Fonda is a frontrunner for best modern Mexican fare, with locations in Chelsea, the East Village, and Brooklyn's Park Slope. Try chef Brian Washington-Palmer's new San Francisco-style taqueria Sexy Taco/Dirty Cash in Harlem, where you can find an assortment of tacos, sharable bites and great cocktails in a casual setting.
Baked goods come in many delicious forms in this city, starting with bagels. Head to Baz Bagel & Restaurant in Little Italy for carb-a-licious bites and all the classic deli trimmings by Chef Bari Musacchio. Take a sweet turn with treats by Cesar Moreno at Gardenia, a Latin-Mediterranean fusion restaurant in the Village or head to the now iconic Big Gay Ice Cream Shop.
You can also join some of NYC Pride's fundraising culinary events like Pride Luminaries Brunch on June 17 and Savor on June 21 -- just be sure to lock in your advance tickets soon.
Get Cultured
Among Pride's stellar seasonal highlights is the Pride Series at Joe's Pub series featuring June cabaret and comedy shows by Justin Sayre, Alan Cumming, Becca Blackwell and more.
Broadway is on fire with gay-centric shows, including the most Tony Award-nominated play in history, "Angels in America." The stellar revival stars Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane. An all-star cast has also gathered for "The Boys in the Band," boasting an all-gay creative team and cast including Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells and directed by Joe Mantello.
Head to MoMA for "Adrian Piper: A Synthesis of Intuitions, 1965-2016," a retrospective of the conceptual artist's work that explores "gender, race, xenophobia, and, more recently, social engagement and self-transcendence."Among Pride's stellar seasonal highlights is the Pride Series at Joe's Pub series featuring June cabaret and comedy shows by Justin Sayre, Alan Cumming, Becca Blackwell and more.
NYC Pride Tips
NYC Pride is hosting an incredible lineup of festival events, starting with the city's first Human Rights Conference on June 14, Family Movie Night on June 19, and a whole array of jubilant, kinky, unforgettable parties - indoors, outdoors, lesbian-centric, themed, and beyond. Pride Island is sure to be the party not to miss, though, with Kylie Minogue, Big Freedia, Tove Lo, and others taking the stage at Pier 97 over June 23 and 24.
The annual NYC Pride March is famous for its huge attendance and revelry. It's almost equally famous for seeming to last forever as it meandered for nearly two miles down Fifth Avenue, then blazed westward through the Village. In 2018, the March will speed up a bit by limiting the number of floats and vehicles, as well as the number of marchers in each contingent.
The Pride route also got a makeover, reversing course and getting shorter. It will set off in lower Chelsea from Seventh Avenue at 16th Street heading south toward the Village. Then it will turn left onto Christopher Street, connect to 8th Street, then turn northward on Fifth Avenue. The grandstand will remain in its usual spot at 25th Street (by Madison Square Park); this year marking the march's end rather than its beginning, as marchers disperse at 29th Street. (Click here for a map.)
With so many exciting and new events, check out the impressive new NYC Pride website for the latest announcements and events, to contribute donations, volunteer, and to join the legacy of New York's Heritage of Pride organization.

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Aries March 21 - April 19
If you've been thinking about making a career change, Aries, today is a good day to do some research on professions that interest you. It may be that you're ready to take the leap and start a business of your own. Ideally, you'd have an able partner to help with the planning and execution. Get out your address book and college directory. It's likely that you already know the perfect person for the job.
Taurus April 20 - May 20
Technology is going to play a big role in your life today and in the immediate future, Taurus. It could be that your office is upgrading its systems and you're in charge of getting everyone up to speed on the new equipment. Or it's possible that you'll decide to take a class to increase your technical knowledge. One thing is clear - you're likely to achieve extraordinary success through the use of technology.
Gemini May 21 - June 20
You might find yourself unexpectedly busy today, Gemini. It could be that you'd planned to spend the day tidying up and reorganizing your home. A change of plans could mean you spend most of the day at the office handling one crisis after another. Perhaps a friend calls in need of your help. You could find it difficult to switch gears, but by the end of the day you'll be happy that you could help.
Cancer June 21 - July 22
It's hard to imagine a world without computers, Cancer. Technology has been key to your professional life, and it's likely to be even more important in the future. Expect your income to increase dramatically this year as a result of a technological innovation. You could play a part in developing it, or more likely, find a creative use for it. Eat well and rest up, because you'll need a lot of energy soon.
Leo July 23 - August 22
You might want to straighten up the house this morning, Leo. Some unexpected visitors could drop by. With no warning, you could be serving lunch or dinner to a group of ten! Don't panic. Take-out was created for just such an occasion. Pull out the linens from the back of the closet, make a few calls to your favorite bakery or restaurant, and voilà! The meal is served.
Virgo August 23 - September 22
Friends or work colleagues could introduce you to a field of study that captures your interest, Virgo. You're ready for something new in your life, and the lecture series that has been suggested to you could turn out to provide just the stimulation that you need. Your creative juices are flowing and you'll want to make good use of them. Writing, painting, and photography are all good choices for today.
Libra September 23 - October 22
Travel is in store today, Libra. It could be a spur-of-the-moment trip with a friend. More likely, it will be a series of short trips closer to home. You could visit friends or take advantage of sales and do some shopping. Your active mind will pick up on all sorts of ideas for improving your home. Once the errands are done, go home and look at your space with a fresh eye. There is a lot you can do to improve it.
Scorpio October 23 - November 21
You're likely to receive news today that brightens your future outlook, Scorpio. It could be that your boss calls you at home and hints at a pending promotion, or your partner could receive a raise or unusually large bonus. Whatever the news, know that your financial picture will begin to look dramatically better than it has been. Start making plans for how you'll improve your lifestyle. A vacation may just be in order.
Sagittarius November 22 - December 21
You can expect your life to change in a fairly dramatic way today, Sagittarius. The change could be subtle at first, but with time and distance you're likely to look back on this day as pivotal. You could receive an intriguing piece of news that sets your head spinning with ideas. Perhaps you've been thinking of starting your own business, and today you have an idea. Maybe you meet someone who helps your career. Keep your mind open to the possibilities.
Capricorn December 22 - January 19
Today could have you itching for a change, Capricorn. The difficulty is figuring out what you really want to do with your life. A good first step would be to talk to people. Find out what they do and don't like about their careers. Use the library and the Internet. Take a profile test, such as Myers-Briggs, to see what types of careers mesh with your personality. Once you've done this, you're bound to have a clearer vision of where you want to go.
Aquarius January 20 - February 18
You're going to be busy but happy today, Aquarius. It's likely that a project you've been working on for a long time suddenly yields positive results. You can't help but be delighted, as this achievement comes at a time when you've been questioning your abilities. Question no more. It's clear that you're right for this particular job. Social activities are also highlighted, so treat your team to lunch to celebrate.
Pisces February 19 - March 20
You could be invited on a last-minute adventure today, Pisces. By all means, seize the chance! You're certainly ready for a change, and this opportunity could turn out to be just what you've been hoping for. Adventure calls, and whether it's a journey or a lecture, you'll find it enlarges your world in just the way you'd hoped. Today promises to be stimulating as well as fun. Enjoy it!


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This week, I got an announcement from a specialty EMR vendor which seems to be getting decent traction in its market. The company, Health IT Services Group, announced that its Acumen nEHR system for nephrologists had just passed the 1,000-customer mark.
According to the company, Acumen is the only nephrology-specific EHR that is certified by CCHIT and ONC-ATCB. The company also operates one of the largest CMS-qualified reporting services for doctors participating in the Physician Quality Reporting System, a benefit other specialty EMRs may not offer.
All that being said, the most recent estimate I could find concluded that there were about 8,300 nephrologists in the U.S. as of 2010. So while Acumen's performance may be impressive — a 12 percent share of your market is always a good sign — there's a ton of nephrologists who aren't logged on.
Those who are using other EMRs probably aren't getting a specialized product. My Web research suggests that most EMRs pitched to nephrologists were built for general medical needs, beefed up with a few templates addressing their clinical issues.
My guess is that most specialties are in a similar position — that they can choose from one or two specialty EMR products or go with a general EMR vendor which has arguably shoehorned a few extra functions into the mix.
Before any vendor reading this gets hot under the collar, bear in mind that I'm not suggesting that companies who don't specialize solely in a single specialty can't make a good specialty product.
On the other hand, in all honesty, the scuttlebutt I've picked up from Twitter comments, discussion forums and trade pubs (as well as my own interviews) suggests that general EMRs with extra functions/templates just don't cut it for many specialists.
What all of this says to me is that the market for specialty EMRs has a long way to go before it matures. While most doctors have concluded that EMR adoption is inevitable, many specialists don't seem to have a broad range of options if they want a system tailored to their needs. (My sense is that for some reason, the psychiatry EMR market is healthier than most, but I don't have numbers to back that up, just general observation.)
So, readers, I'm tossing this one out to you. Do you think the EMR market will grow increasingly specialized — as one might expect in other markets — or will the products made by broad-based EMR vendors become sophisticated enough to really satisfy specialists?


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I'm Christian Stockwell, a Program Manager on the IE team focused on browser performance.
Measuring the overall performance of websites and web browsers is important for users comparing the performance characteristics of competitive browsers, developers optimizing their websites for download times and responsiveness, browser vendors monitoring the performance implications of code changes, and everyone else who is generally interested in understanding website performance.
I thought it would be interesting to follow up on my previous posts on performance with a discussion around some of the issues impacting browser performance testing and the techniques that you can use to effectively measure browser performance.
Measuring Browser Performance
A common way to approach browser performance testing is to focus on specific benchmarking suites. Although they can be useful metrics, it can be misleading to rely solely on a small number of targeted benchmarks to understand browser performance as users perceive it—we believe that the most accurate way to measure browser performance must include measuring real-world browsing scenarios. Measuring real sites captures factors that are difficult to isolate in other benchmarks and provides a holistic view of performance. Testing browsers against real-world sites does, however, introduce some key challenges and this post discusses some of the mitigations we've adopted to effectively measure IE performance as part of our development process.
Before delving too deeply into this post I wanted to say that effective performance benchmarking is surprisingly difficult. The IE team has invested a great deal of effort building a testing and performance lab in which hundreds of desktop and laptop computers run thousands of individual tests daily against a large set of servers, and our team rarely ends a day at work without a few new ideas for how we can improve the reliability, accuracy, or clarity of our performance data.
Part of the challenge in measuring browser performance is the vast number of different activities for which browsers are used. Every day users browse sites that cover the gamut from content heavy sites like Flickr to minimalist sites like Google. They may encounter interactive AJAX sites like Windows Live Hotmail or purely static HTML sites like Craigslist. Still others may use their browsers at work to use mission-critical business applications.
I expect that some of the approaches I discuss here will lend more context to the performance work we've done for IE8 and give you some insight into our engineering process. Above all, I hope that this post gives you ideas for improving how some of you measure and think about browser and site performance.
Caching Behavior
All browsers are inherently dependent on the network and any tests need to reflect that reality to adequately measure performance.
One aspect of the makeup of the internet that can impact browser performance measurement is how content is stored at various levels throughout the servers that comprise the internet. That storage is called caching.
With regards to browser performance measurement, what it means is that when you visit www.microsoft.com, your browser may request that content from several servers in turn—from your corporate proxy, from a local server, or from a broader set of international servers.
To improve browsing speeds and to distribute the work of serving web pages those servers may choose to temporarily store parts of the page you are navigating to so other users can get them faster. For example, if you get to work first thing in the morning and visit www.msnbc.com to quickly check the news you may request that page first from your corporate proxy server, which would then relay that request to a local server before finally getting the webpage from a server across the country. Once that page has been retrieved, your work's proxy server or the local server may decide to store some of that content. When your friend Tracy in accounting comes in to work ten minutes later and tries to navigate to www.msnbc.com, she may get the content directly from your work proxy server instead of a server across the country—drastically reducing the time needed to navigate to the site and making Tracy very happy.
In a similar vein, when measuring the performance of several browsers it's important that we consider the impact of caching. For example, if I were to open ten tabs to ten different websites in one browser, and then open the same ten tabs in a second browser I could wrongfully conclude that the second browser was faster when in fact the difference was due primarily to the content being stored by a nearby server when the first browser requested the pages.
It's hard to rigorously control how servers may cache content but one general principle of performance measurement is to never only measure anything once. Unless you are specifically trying to measure the impact of upstream caching you should navigate to the sites you want to measure at least once before you start collecting any performance data. In fact, since proxies can cache content per user agent (browser), you should visit each site you intend to test against with every browser you will test.
My summary of caching behaviour is simplified. If you'd like more detailed information many great resources exist that describe the process in greater detail, including the HTTP protocol specification itself. The HTTP protocol spec also makes great nighttime reading and is a conversation starter at any party.
Sample Size
Precisely because there are so many external factors involved in browser performance the number of performance measurements you take can drastically change your conclusions.
I've mentioned that a general principle in performance measurement is to never measure anything only once. I'm going to expand that principle to "always measure everything enough times". Many different schemes exist to determine what "enough times" means—using confidence intervals, standard deviations and other fun applications of statistics.
For a lot of the performance data we collect we often find that adopting a pragmatic approach and avoiding those relatively complex schemes is sufficient. In our lab we find that 7-10 repetitions is usually enough to collect a reliable set of data and identify trends, but you may find that more repetitions are needed if your environment is less controlled.
Once you've collected your performance data you will likely want to summarize your results to draw conclusions. Whether you use the arithmetic mean, harmonic mean, geometric mean, or some other method, you should be consistent and fully understand the ramifications of how you are summarizing your data.
For example, let's look at the following data points collected by testing two browsers navigating to a single webpage:
Browser A
Browser B
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Sample 5
Arithmetic Mean
Geometric Mean
Harmonic Mean
In this contrived example it's clear that how you summarize your data can change your interpretation of the data—whereas the arithmetic mean suggests that Browser B is faster than Browser A, both the geometric and harmonic means would lead you to the opposite conclusion.
Bandwidth Competition
Sharing your network with other users means that—seemingly without rhyme or reason—your web browser may suddenly take much longer to perform the same action.
One benefit of working for a very large company like Microsoft is that the large number of employees makes certain phenomena reliable and measurable. For example, measuring page download times over the course of the day it's clear that most of Microsoft starts working in earnest between 8am and 9am, and leaves between 5pm and 6pm.
The reason that I can tell that is that most Microsoft employees are accessing the network fairly constantly over the course of the day. Whether we're browsing MSDN, reading documents on sharepoint, or rigorously testing the latest xbox games, we're all competing for bandwidth. That sharing means that if I measure browser performance at 6am I will reliably get more consistent results than if I measure browser performance at 9am, when the entire company is getting to work and starting to email away.
Given the wide variety of networking configurations available in different companies it's hard to predict the impact of bandwidth competition. To avoid having it distort your results I suggest that you try to collect performance data outside of core business hours if you're collecting performance data at work.
If you're collecting performance data at home you can similarly be sharing bandwidth with your family or other people nearby. In those cases you could time your measurements during times when fewer people are likely to be browsing—during business hours, late at night, or very early in the morning.
Resource Competition
Sharing resources across applications on your own machine can affect browser performance just as severely as competing for bandwidth.
This is particularly true when multiple applications rely on the same external applications or platforms. For example, some anti-virus products may integrate differently with various browsers—with unknown performance consequences.
Testing two browsers side-by-side can produce the most distorted set of results. For example, on the Windows platform there is a limit of ten outbound socket requests at any one time; additional requests are queued until connection requests succeed or fail. Testing two browsers side-by-side means that you are likely to run into that limit, which could result in one browser maintaining an unfair advantage by virtue of having started microseconds sooner.
I've offered up two simple examples and others certainly exist. Without going into far greater detail I think it's clear that I advise against running multiple applications when trying to measure browser performance.
At a minimum you should take two steps to reduce the chance of interference from other applications:
- Close any open applications, including those that may only appear in your notification area to the right of the taskbar. This is particularly important for other applications that are likely to use the network.
- In a command window, run the following command to reduce system activity while you are testing: %windir%\\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
Server Interactions
Beyond interference from shared resources on your machine or on your network, your performance results can also be impacted by the internal behaviour of the servers you are visiting.
One of the overarching principles when taking performance measurements is to try to maintain a common state between your tests. For cache management that meant you should give upstream servers a chance to reach a known state before collecting performance data, whereas for the network it meant trying to conduct your tests in a consistent environment that reduces the impact from external sources.
For an example of the application design characteristics which may impact benchmarking, let's take the example of an online banking application. For security reasons some banking applications only provide access to account information when appropriate credentials are provided. Assuming the benchmarking test is trying to compare two (or more) browsers at this online banking Web site, it's important to ensure the application is in a consistent state for each browser. By design, most online banking applications will prevent a user from being logged in to two sessions at the same time – when one is logged in, the other is logged out. Failure to reset the Web application state before starting the test on the second browser could cause the server based application to take extra time to analyze the second request, close the first session and start a new one.
That setup and teardown process can impact benchmarking and is not limited to online banking applications, so you should try to remove it as a factor. More generally, you should understand how your sites behave before using them during performance testing.
Observer Effect
In many fields there is the potential that the action of taking a measurement can change the thing that you are trying to measure—that phenomenon is called the Observer Effect.
You can use any of a number of frameworks to simplify the task of measuring specific browsing scenarios. These frameworks are typically aimed at developers or technical users. One example of such a framework is Jiffy.
As with any infrastructure that may directly impact the results you are trying to measure you should carefully assess and minimize the potential for introducing changes to the performance due to the framework you are using for measurement.
As an aside, the IE team uses the Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) logging infrastructure for our internal testing as it provides a highly-scalable logging infrastructure that allows us to minimize the potential for the Observer Effect to distort our results.
Machine Configurations
Just as with humans, no two machines are exactly alike.
As I mentioned above, within the IE performance lab we have a very large bank of machines that are running performance tests every hour of every day. To maximize our lab's flexibility, early in IE8 we attempted to create a set of "identical" machines that could be used interchangeably to produce a consistent set of performance data. Those machines bore consecutive serials numbers and were from the same assembly line, and all their component parts were "identical". Despite those efforts, however, the data we collected on that set of machines has been sufficiently varied that we avoid directly comparing performance results from two different machines.
It should come as no surprise, then, that I suggest that unless you want to study how browser performance varies across different platforms you should test all browsers on a single machine.
Cold Start vs. Warm Start
The amount of time it takes to start a browser can depend on many factors outside of the control of the browser.
As with caching, measuring the speed of browser startup is susceptible to outside factors—particularly the first time you start the browser. Before the browser can start navigating to websites it needs to load parts of itself into memory—a process that can take some time. The first time you start the browser, it is difficult to know exactly how much may already be loaded into memory. This is particularly true for IE since many of its components are shared with other programs.
To collect more consistent data, open and close each browser at least once before you start testing against them. If you have no other applications running that should give your operating system the opportunity to load the required components into memory and improve the consistency and accuracy of your results. It should also provide a fairer comparison between browsers, especially in light of features like Windows Superfetch that may otherwise favour your preferred browser.
Website Content
Websites change constantly. Unfortunately, that also includes the time when you are attempting to test performance.
Within the IE team's performance lab all website content is cached for the duration of our testing. One impact of that caching is that we can ensure that exactly the same content is delivered to the browser for each repetition of a test. In the real world, however, that is often not the case.
News sites, for example, may update their content as a story breaks. Visiting Facebook or MySpace twice may result in radically different experiences as your friends add new pictures or update their status. On many websites advertisements change continually, ensuring that any two visits to your favorite site are going to be different.
Outside of a lab environment it is hard to control that type of change. Approaches certainly exist, and you can use tools like Fiddler to manipulate the content your browser receives. Unfortunately, those approaches stand a very good chance of affecting any performance results. As a result, the pragmatic solution is to follow the advice I've outlined in my point on sample sizes above—and if you notice that a very heavy advertisement is appearing every few times you visit a page, I think it's fair to repeat that measurement to get a consistent set of results.
Website Design
Not only can websites change under you, but site authors may also have written drastically different versions of their website for different browsers.
One tricky spin on the problem of ensuring that websites serve up the same content for each of your tests are those sites that serve distinctly different code to different browsers. In most cases you should ignore these differences when measuring browser performance because those are valid representations of what users will experience when visiting different websites.
In some cases, however, websites can offer functionality that differs so widely between browsers that the cross-browser comparison is no longer valid. For example, I was recently investigating an issue where one of our customers was reporting that a website in IE8 was taking several times what is was in a competitive browser. After some investigation I discovered that the website was using a framework that provided much richer functionality in IE than in the other browser. Fortunately the website was not relying on any of that richer functionality so they were able to slightly modify how they were using the framework to make their site equally fast across browsers.
In that example the website was not using the extra functionality offered by their framework and they were able to update their site—but in many cases websites offer completely different user experiences depending on the browser. Assessing those websites is largely a case-by-case affair, but I typically consider those sites unsuitable for direct comparisons because their performance reflects the intentions of the site developers as much as the performance of browsers.
Identifying sites that differentiate between browsers is not simple, and in this case web developers generally have an upper hand on reviewers. Web developers should use profilers, debuggers, and other tools at their disposal to identify areas in which their websites may offer drastically different experiences across browsers.
Reviewers and less technical users should avoid measuring cross-browser performance on sites that clearly look and behave differently when you try to use them, since in those cases it is difficult to disentangle browser performance from website design.
Can you define what "a webpage is done loading" means? How about for a complex interactive AJAX site?
One surprisingly intractable issue in performance measurement is defining what "done" really means in terms of navigating to a webpage. The problems involved are compounded as websites grow increasingly complex and asynchronous. Some web developers have used the HTML "onload" event as an indicator of when the browser has finished navigating to a webpage. The definition of that event is, unfortunately, interpreted differently across different browsers.
Within the IE team we use some of our internal logging events to measure page loads across sites. Since that logging is IE-specific it does not, unfortunately, provide an easy cross-browser solution to measure page loading performance across browsers. And, although cross-browser frameworks like Jiffy and Episodes exist that can help site developers define when their scenarios are "Done", those indicators are not yet widely consumable by users at large.
Beyond specific code-level indicators some people use browser progress indicators to assess when a page is finished downloading—hourglasses, blue donuts, progress bars, text boxes, and other UI conventions. These conventions, however, are not governed by any standards body and browser makers can independently change where and when (and if!) they are displayed.
Faced with those realities, the pragmatic approach I encourage reviewers and users to adopt is to use browser progress indicators while validating those indicators against actual webpage behaviour. For example, when you are testing how quickly a particular web page loads, try to interact with it while it is loading for the first time. If the webpage appears to be loaded and is interactive before the progress indicators complete then you may want to consider ignoring the indicators and using the page appearance for your measurements. Otherwise, the progress indicators may be enough for an initial assessment of how quickly a page is downloading across various browsers. Without validating that the actual page load corresponds closely to the browser indicators it is difficult to understand when they can be trusted for performance measurement.
Browser Add-ons
Running an add-on when you are testing a browser means that you are no longer only testing browser performance.
As I discussed in my April post, add-ons can have a tremendous impact on the performance of a browser. In the data I receive through Microsoft's data channels it is not uncommon for me to see browsers with dozens of add-ons installed and I suspect that my colleagues at the Mozilla corporation could say the same of their browser.
Any of those add-ons may be performing arbitrary activity within the browser. Illustrating that impact by way of an anecdote, I've noticed that some users with a preferred browser sometimes find any alternative browser faster simply because it comes with a clean slate. For example, a Firefox user with several add-ons installed could move to IE and observe enormous performance improvements while an IE user could migrate to Firefox and observe the same performance benefit. Those results are not contradictory, but rather reflect the significant impact of browser add-ons.
As a result, in our performance lab we test both clean browser installations as well as with the most common add-ons installed. To disable all add-ons in IE8, click on the "Tools" menu and select "Manage add-ons". In the Manage Add-ons screen ensure that you've chosen to show "All Add-ons", and disable each listed add-on. Alternatively, if you are comfortable with the command line you can run IE with add-ons disabled with the "iexplore.exe -extoff" command.
Since most browser makers go to great lengths to ensure that add-ons continue to work as expected when upgrading, taking the time to follow these steps is particularly important when evaluating new versions of browsers as any performance improvements may be hidden by a single misbehaving add-on.
I know this post has been quite long, but I hope that by covering a few of the techniques we use when measuring IE performance you will be able to adapt some of them to your particular needs. Understanding how we think about performance testing may also give you a better understanding of our process and our approach to browser performance. Last but not least, I hope that I've given you a little more insight into some of the work going on behind the scenes to deliver IE8.
Christian Stockwell
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Let $H$ be a separable Hilbert space.
A sequence $\{f_{n}\}$ is a frame for a separable Hilbert space $H$ if there exists $A,B>0$ such that for all $f$ in $H$ $$ A\|f\|^2 \leq \sum |\langle f, f_n \rangle|^2 \leq B \|f\|^2 $$ $\{f_{n}\}$ is complete if the only element which is orthogonal to all $f_{n}$ is the zero element.
It is known that if $\{f_{n}\}$ is a frame then it is complete, but the converse is not true. In which cases the converse will be true, i.e.
When does a complete sequence $\{f_{n}\}$ becomes a frame for $H$ (or at least satisfying the lower frame bound)?
Of course the converse is true if $f_n$ is orthonormal. But orthogonality is a very strong condition for me.
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Pearl™: Compact Mirror + USB Rechargeable Battery Pack
Important Notice
We WILL NOT be able to deliver the Kickstarter Early Bird "Xmas" Special rewards before Christmas as planned.
This is because Kickstarter entertained a ridiculous and unfounded DMCA copyright infringement claim and proceed to suspend our project for 14 days without even bothering to verify with us. You can read more about that here. That copyright infringement claim has since been ruled in our favor and the project was unsuspended. However once again Kickstarter unilaterally decided to extend our project original Dec 3 deadline by 14 days to Dec 17 to "help us make up for lost time". Unfortunately, a Dec 17 deadline would meant that we would only receive the project funds after Christmas, making deliveries before Christmas impossible. As a result, ALL Kickstarter rewards will only ship out in early January 2015. If you need to receive the Pearl before Christmas in USA, please move your pledge from Kickstarter to our duplicate Pearl Indiegogo campaign, which was set up when our Kickstarter project was suspended. Because we are already receiving funds from Indiegogo, we will start shipping out the Pearls in the week of Dec 8, in time for USA Christmas delivery.
Once again, ALL Kickstarter rewards will only ship out in early January. If you want to receive the Pearl before Christmas in USA, please cancel your Kickstarter pledge and contribute at our Indiegogo campaign instead.
What is Pearl?
The Pearl is a stylish compact mirror with an integrated battery pack that can charge small USB powered devices. The Pearl's slim and lightweight design makes it extremely portable, fun to use, and the perfect accessory for any occasion. With its 3000mAh capacity, the Pearl can provide ample amount of power to a smartphone as well as many other USB powered devices such as a tablet, speaker, or even a motorized fan! Not only is the Pearl an essential companion for your handbag, it is the perfect holiday gift for anyone!
Features of Pearl
2 Mirrors (1 normal & 1 magnified 3X) with LED ring light
1 USB port that charges iPhones, iPads, Android or any USB powered device
Your perfect fashion accessory
That you can bring anywhere you go
Elegantly charge your devices on the go
Kid Friendly
3 fabulous colors to choose from that are perfect for any occasion
The Pearl is a wonderful, trendy gift for friends and family throughout the entire holiday season!
A separate LED lighted compact mirror (about $25 from Bed Bath & Beyond) and 3000mAh USB battery pack (about $30 from QVC) would cost about $55 and take up twice as much space as the Pearl. With your help, you hope to bring the Pearl to market at $39.95 retail and Kickstarter backers can be the first to get the Pearl at substantial discounts.
Who are we?
HYPER by Sanho Corporation has been making high end battery packs since 2009. Our first battery pack product is the World's first and only external battery pack for the Apple MacBook, which has won many awards including Best of Macworld Show and MacObserver Editor's Choice.
Our battery packs are also the only battery packs certified by FAA for use for all stages of flight and we are the official battery pack supplier for various airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas for their iPad Electronic Flight Bag.
This is our 3rd Kickstarter project. Our most recent Kickstarter project, iStick, raised over $1.1 million in funding. Our first Kickstarter project, CloudFTP was the 3rd highest funded Kickstarter technology project when funding ended and named by Stuff Magazine as one of the "10 best Kickstarter technology projects". We are also the technology provider for another successful Kickstarter project called CameraMator.
The concept is simple. To reinvent the traditional compact mirror by adding a thin high capacity 3000mAh battery, advanced circuitry and cool features like 3X magnification mirror, LED ring light, LED battery inndicator lights and magnetic closure, all without significantly increasing the weight and bulk of the humble compact mirror.
Risks and challenges
No project is without their risk and challenges but we try to do our absolute best to minimize them. We felt that we have done all the necessary preliminary work prior to coming to Kickstarter. We are no strangers to battery packs, mobile accessories or even Kickstarter. Having previously done 2 successful Kickstarter projects "CloudFTP" and "iStick", each with their unique challenges, we have gathered a lot of experience and learnt a lot to make this Kickstarter project even better. That said, we identify the following as our risks and challenges:
MANUFACTURING: The product shown above is a fully functional prototype. We are currently making the final pre-production model which will be ready around Nov 17. The final pre-production model is the model that will be eventually produced and will incorporate improvements such as brighter, more consistent LED ring light, reinforced hinges amongst other improvements. If the final pre-production model fail to meet our high standards, we might not be able to meet the early bird Christmas shipping deadline. However we never had a battery pack product fail at this stage before and initial reports looks very promising. In any case, we will inform backers of any manufacturing or shipping delays before the project funding ends so backers can decide if they want to wait or not.
FULFILLMENT: While we anticipate no issue with shipping the product in January, delivering the early bird products in the US before Christmas is a small challenge which requires careful coordination, planning and execution. The goods will be delivered via US Postal Service and the deadline for Christmas mailing is December 20. Our plan is to ship out on December 15 to give ourselves some buffer.
SHIPPING TO INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: We have been shipping batteries internationally, as well as domestically, for several years. There have been recent changes in shipping regulations surrounding lithium cell batteries (and we except more will come). We will work closely with our shipping provider to ensure that all our backers receive their Pearl in a safe and timely manner.
In order to live up to the expectations that we have set for Pearl, we have implemented a strict timeline with our manufacturer. We understand that KickStarter backers want their Pearl as soon as possible, but we also want the Pearl to be of highest quality and up to our desired specifications.
We are dedicated to our project timeline and will keep you informed on the status of our progress on a regular basis via updates.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Chunky horizontal strands provide a knotted exterior, and the lighter background allows light to reflect. Non-geometric and loose strings bring the imperfections to light, and that is how the natural fibers are meant to be enjoyed. The organic nature of this grasscloth wallpaper is truly a unique addition to any decor, particularly with the vertical strings that hold the design together.
Basically it's like 2 rolls in one, like how paper towels are advertised. Don't get hung up on this term, it's an old term the industry uses. The main thing you want to look at is the roll dimensions and how much SQFT it covers.
EXAMPLE: If your wallpaper installer tells you to order 2 double rolls, and you want to order through us, select a QTY of 2. (You will receive 2 rolls of wallpaper). Some sites try to trick you by showing "single roll" prices to appear cheaper, but they make you order in quantities of 2. You will still only receive 1 roll of wallpaper.
Measuring is very important before you order your wallpaper. You want to find out your total square footage of the wall(s) you want to cover. We show the rolls dimensions for each pattern we carry. Note: dimensions vary from pattern to pattern. If you're unsure or want us to double check, feel free to contact us anytime. Wallcoverings.org also has some handy measuring guides.
Yes, we will match anyones prices AND give you an extra $5 off. Simply send us the link of the lower price and we will beat it!
Yes, we love working with designers and decorators. Simply email us with your business name and we will set you up with your own contractor discount code.
We understand when decorating, you need to visually see items in your space to know if you love it or not. Samples are a great, inexpensive way to visually see patterns on your walls before you make your full purchase. If you go ahead and order, but still don't like how it looks in your space, you may request a return within 30 days. Note, a restock fee may apply. See full return policy for more details.
Standard ground shipping is free on all orders over $65. For orders under $65, we charge a simple $6.95 flat rate for standard shipping. Once your order is shipped, typical delivery time is 4-10 business days. Faster shipping options also available at checkout. Tracking will be provided once shipped (*not provided for samples).
Decorating can be tough, we get it... you want your space to look perfect! If you're not happy with your purchase, you may return it within 30 days. Some products subject to a restocking fee. Read Full Return Policy
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Offering a superb selection of brand name designer wallpaper from York Wallcoverings.
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Assistant Manager
Job Summary
As a leader of your store's operations, staffing, customer satisfaction, product quality, financial performance, and team development, you will personally help contribute to the success of Andy's Frozen Custard. Andy's is a great place to work and our employees love what they do!
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrate a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events
- Display a "customer comes first" attitude by training and holding associates accountable for delivering legendary customer service
- Drive the implementation of company programs by developing action plans and directly motivating and instructing the store team to implement them
- Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate appropriate responsibilities and practices to store associates to ensure smooth flow of operations
- Constantly review store environment and key business indicators to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
- Monitor and manage store staffing levels
- Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately in order to ensure effective store operations
- Solicit customer feedback to understand customer needs
- Utilize management information tools and analyzes financial reports to identify trends and issues in store performance
- Actively manage store associates by regularly conducting performance assessments, providing feedback, and setting challenging goals to improve partner performance
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of customer service techniques
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
- Strong operational skills in a customer-service environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Team-building skills
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others
- Ability to plan and prioritize workload
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must have 2-3 years of proven management experience in the food service industry or leadership role in a related industry
- Must have reliable transportation and must be able to work all shifts
- Must be at least 21+ years of age
- Must be able to work nights and weekends
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing/walking
- Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. independently and safely
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps.
- Constant computer/POS Register and fountain equipment usage.
- Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine.
- Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around fountain area
- Constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
- Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances
Andy's Frozen Custard® is an equal opportunity employer.


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Upturnz necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 6 diseños de 4 diseñadores freelance.
This contest will be for the homepage design for Welcomed Health. Once completed, we will work with the winning designer for the additional pages. We really would like original drawings, artwork, or even doodles used on the site. If you have a knack for drawing then please use it.
Welcomed Health
Welcomed Health is a personalized subscription-based medical service providing exceptional mobile health care. We're in need of a website and are looking for the homepage design.
Color Scheme: The color scheme should match what is found on the logo and stationary material. Primarily light blue and brown. Other colors can be used to accent the site. Example can be found here: http://www.box.net/shared/ich9qalrde
Sites we like:
http://www.muzak.com/muzak.html - I really like the left and right panel concept of this site and would welcome it as a design concept however I do not want the site in Flash.
http://joingrow.com/index2.html - I really like the blue background with white space. The navigation of this site is also pretty nice.
https://www.hellohealth.com/main/index.html - I really like the simplicity of this site, navigation use of original illustrations and lack of stock photos
https://www.changehealthcare.com/?g…agodYlCDBw - Again, note the simplicity and lack of stock photos.
http://twitter.com/ -Easy navigation and simple.
Site Pages Section Headings
The site will consist of 13 pages. These pages will have sections that contain the site copy. Items 1 - 6 need to have top menu navigation with possibly sub-menu listing. The placement of the other listings will be left to the designer. For now, please ignore the additional information provided with each section' area. We're still working out the details on some of the information an it is subject to change.
Home/Landing Page:
1 - Sign Up / Log In - (Link to Secure Log In Screen /Page) or on the homepage
2 - Who, What & Why: (Top or Side Menu)
Who We Are = Text + Illustration
Who We Help = Text + Illustration or Stock Photo
What We Do = Text + Illustration (Some of Our Services List)
Why We Practice This Way = Text + Illustration
3 - When & Where: (Top or Side Menu)
Service Times = Text
Office Locations & Hours = Text + Picture
Our Service Neighborhoods = Text + Map Image
4 - How & How Much: (Top or Side Menu)
How Welcomed Health Works = Text + Chart, Illustration /Diagram
Member Benefits & Pricing = Text + Chart or Illustration /Diagram
How You Request Services | How Welcomed Provides Service | How You Benefit = Text + Chart or Illustration /Diagram
5 - Our Doctors & PAs: (Top or Side Menu)
Doc 1 = Text + Picture, Illustration or Video
Doc 2 = Text + Picture, Illustration or Video
PA 1 = Text + Picture, Illustration or Video
PA 2 = Text + Picture, Illustration or Video
6 - Welcomed Health in Your Business: (Top or Side Menu)
How Welcomed Health Works in Your Business = Text + Illustration /Diagram
Your Company Service Options = Text + Illustrations
Member Services & Pricing = Text + Chart or Illustration /Diagram
How Welcomed Health Benefits Your Company & Employees = Text + Illustration
7 - Case Studies & Testimonials: (Page)
Case Study Links = Text, List, Links & Image
Case Study Page = Text, Image & Video
8 - Contact Us & FAQ: (Page) = Text, live support button
9 - Press: (Page)
10 - Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: (Page) = Text
11 - Our Customer Service Policy & Guarantees: (Page) = Text and Illustration
12 - Blog - (Link that directs to blog space)
13 - Events = Text, Links, Pictures & Video
Email & Newsletter Sign up Area - (Area on Site for users to sign up for email & newsletters)
Connect with Welcomed Health community: - Logo links to social networking sites such as Ning, Facebook, twitter, Linkedin etc.
Feedback Link/Image - Image on bottom left corner of the page that allows for site visitors to click. This will open a form for users to enter feedback. An example can be found at the following link: http://mydeco.com/
Think outside of the box and come up with something friendly and inviting.
Use our company colors in the design or closely match them.
Should not look like a large health insurance or hospital web site


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A patent recently granted to Apple shows a wand-like remote control that communicates with a TV-connected device, such as the Apple TV box, but enables the viewer to use touch and motion gestures.
This suggests that Apple is looking at ways to go beyond the traditional button-based remote control.
According to Patently Apple, the application was originally filed in 2007, before the recent flood of rumours about an Apple-branded TV set. However, this kind of control system could also be incorporated into a device like that, as well as its Apple TV media player.
Taking their cue from the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft's Kinect add-on, manufacturers such as LG, Toshiba and Samsung have begun building gesture control into some of their TVs, while numerous hi-fi controlling apps for tablets and smartphones also use tilting to change things like volume levels.
As the Patently Apple story notes, "The wand may include a motion detection component providing outputs reflecting the movements of the wand to the electronic device. As another example, the wand may include an input mechanism for receiving inputs from the user."
The site suggests this could include a touch screen, touchpad or touch strip used to zoom the display to focus on one object, which may be how you would navigate through a multi-layered menu system.
We assume this will all be more high-tech and contemporary looking than the "Harry Potter"-style wand controller that won investment on Dragon's Den in 2010.
The Apple wand controller seems to be related to another patent application, published in 2009, featuring a "3D wand" that uses a floating magnetic compass for controlling Apple TV.
Other newly awarded Apple patents show plans to use printed coils for electromagnetic induction battery charging; and also a new way to "stack" multiple images, such as the Camera Roll, on the iPad display.
Via Patently Apple


text: HERE Is WHAT WILL HAPPEN If The DEEP STATE TAKES DOWN PRESIDENT TRUMP & It's NOT PRETTY … FOR THEM "The tree of liberty must be refreshed with the blood of patriots and tyrants." – Thomas Jefferson ELDER PATRIOT – Corrupt politicians ignore Jefferson's directive to their own detriment. It's no longer political, it's personal. Americans have had their eyes opened by the ascension of Donald Trump and no amount of leftwing money can put the Freedom Movement genie back in the bottle. Conservative Senator Ted Cruz made that observation after reviewing the results of the 2016 elections and the expectations of the voters. Cruz, who had the most high profile personality clash with Donald Trump during the Republican primary process nevertheless embraced Trump's America First agenda and said, "If we're given the White House and both houses of Congress and we don't deliver, I think there will be pitchforks and torches in the streets. And I think quite rightly." Candidate Trump promised many things – border control, lower taxes, fairer trade relations, a balanced budget, healthcare that puts the people first not the government, safer communities, and – to the extent possible – an end to foreign wars. What, among those promises, should any Republican, nay any American, have a problem with? After four months without a single legislative achievement, Congressional and Senatorial Republicans – notably John McCain, Paul Ryan and Lindsey Graham – have joined the Democrats in investigating President Trump absent a single shred of evidence that an underlying crime has been committed. So, what gives? Well, there was one additional promise that Trump made on his way to the White House that has some Republicans joining with Democrats and quaking in their boots, Trump's promise to "Drain the Swamp." As we reported yesterday, "An F.B.I. agent with 'intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the Clinton case' told us that they uncovered evidence of such massive corruption that the agents involved realized that damned near the entire government could be brought down." The criminal co-conspirators in both parties realized almost immediately that the new sheriff wasn't interested in joining them in the swamp so they launched, what can only be characterized as, a coup attempt. Democrats are well schooled in such things probably because of their close alliance with Marxist regimes that can only gain power by seizing it through bloody civil wars. It should be noted that the Democratic Party has already done this once before. One Hundred and Fifty-Seven years ago the Democrats waged a war against the First Republican President Abraham Lincoln for giving Blacks their freedom. That war came at a high price, as many as 700,000 Americans died fighting for what they believe in. To put that in perspective, these casualties exceed the nation's loss in all its other wars, from the Revolution through Vietnam. Today, Americans are still prepared to fight and die to protect their children's God-given freedoms. Despite what you are reading and hearing in the mainstream media, they aren't the leftwing-funded rioters, the pussy hat-wearing feminists, or the cuck bois that cant handle a micro aggression. No, the Americans that back Donald Trump are well armed. Donald Trump's presidency will move forward politically lest the sixty million patriots who voted for him, that are comprised of the large majority of military voters, police, and NRA members, move it forward by force. These patriots are armed, trained, prepared, and have proven their discipline. They have grown disgusted by the corruption in Washington and will do whatever is necessary to make sure Trump's Freedom Agenda moves forward and under the direction of Donald Trump himself. No amount of fake news based on unsubstantiated charges by unnamed sources is going to change that. The battle lines have been drawn and no amount of finger pointing is going to convince these patriots to let anyone overturn the election results. So why are establishment politicians courting a bloodbath on the streets of America that will also threaten them personally when they could be part of Making America Great Again? It's because they have been caught red-handed and up to their eyeballs in a worldwide criminal conspiracy that has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with defrauding the American taxpayers. And, now that they've been caught robbing the world's largest bank – the U.S. treasury – they have chosen to go out in a blaze of glory rather than try to defend the indefensible at trial. Washington's criminal elites have chosen to go to war to unseat our duly elected president. It's time to make our voices heard before this turns very ugly. Buckle your chin strap, America is counting on you. EDITORS NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CALL TO ARMS BUT RATHER AN ANALYSIS OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE DEEP STATES OVERTURNS A DUELY ELECTED PRESIDENT. HERE IS A LIST OF EVERY SINGLE TIME OBAMA COMMITTED AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE THAT DEMS & MEDIA COVERED UP "Impeach!" It's been more than eight years since Democrats uttered that word – long enough for anyone to wonder if it was still in their vocabulary, considering the deafening silence through the dozens of serious scandals during President Obama's administration – but now that President Trump is the man in the White House, it's back with a vengeance. Democrats everywhere are wildly slinging the "I" word, hoping to nail Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors after the New York Times claimed a memo written by former FBI Director James Comey said the president urged him to end the federal investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Some members of Congress are getting in on the action. They include Reps. Maxine Water, D-Calif., and Al Green, D-Texas. Even a Republican, Rep. Justin Amash, claimed Wednesday there are grounds to impeach President Trump. House Oversign Committee Chair Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, asked for the alleged Comey memo and other documents. Chaffetz tweeted that he is prepared to subpoena the information. And Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., invoked "Watergate." Now the Democratic Party is reportedly poll testing impeachment as a 2018 election issue. More than 1 million people signed a petition calling on Congress to impeach Trump. Wasting no time Wednesday, the mainstream media sprang into action, enthusiastically echoing the left's impeachment calls. MSNBC launched a Watergate ad implying Trump is America's new Richard Nixon. "Watergate. We know its name because there were reporters who never stopped asking questions," says MSNBC host Chris Hayes, who hinted that Trump is next on the impeachment chopping block. "Now, who knows where the questions will take us. But I know this: I'm not going to stop asking them." Meanwhile, some overzealous members of the left plastered fliers around Washington, D.C., demanding all White House staffers resign Wednesday. The posters read: "If you work for this White House you are complicit in hate-mongering, lies, corrupt taking of Americans' tax money via self-dealing and emoluments, and quite possibly federal crimes and treason. Also, any wars will be on your soul. … Resign now." But constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley, who voted for President Obama, warned "impeachment" enthusiasts not to get ahead of themselves with President Trump. Why? At this time, there's no evidence Trump actually committed a crime. "The criminal code demands more than what Comey reportedly describes in his memo," Turley wrote in a May 17 opinion piece posted at the Hill. Turley explained: For the first time, the Comey memo pushes the litany of controversies surrounding Trump into the scope of the United States criminal code. However, if this is food for obstruction of justice, it is still an awfully thin soup. Some commentators seem to be alleging criminal conduct in office or calling for impeachment before Trump completed the words of his inaugural oath of office. Not surprising, within minutes of the New York Times report, the response was a chorus of breathless "gotcha" announcements. But this memo is neither the Pentagon Papers nor the Watergate tapes. Indeed, it raises as many questions for Comey as it does Trump in terms of the alleged underlying conduct. A good place to start would be with the federal law, specifically 18 U.S.C. 1503. The criminal code demands more than what Comey reportedly describes in his memo. There are dozens of different variations of obstruction charges ranging from threatening witnesses to influencing jurors. None would fit this case. That leaves the omnibus provision on attempts to interfere with the "due administration of justice." However, that still leaves the need to show that the effort was to influence "corruptly" when Trump could say that he did little but express concern for a longtime associate. The term "corruptly" is actually defined differently under the various obstruction provisions, but it often involves a showing that someone acted "with the intent to secure an unlawful benefit for oneself or another." Encouraging leniency or advocating for an associate is improper but not necessarily seeking an unlawful benefit for him. . 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Federated Investors, Inc. Files Annual Report on Form 10-K with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Federated Investors, Inc., one of the nation's largest investment managers, today filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2009.
Federated makes available, via its website, all of its annual report documents and provides access to Federated's other SEC filings via EDGAR. For more information visit the About Us section of FederatedInvestors.com and select Annual Report or SEC Filings.
Shareholders may also receive a paper copy of Federated's Form 10-K, which includes audited financial statements, free of charge upon written request. Written requests should be sent to Corporate Communications, Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
Federated Investors, Inc. is one of the largest investment management firms in the United States, managing $389.3 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2009. With 145 funds and various separately managed accounts, Federated provides comprehensive investment management worldwide to more than 5,200 institutions and intermediaries including corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers.
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Abu Dhabi Science Festival
مهرجان أبوظبي للعلوم
The latest 1001 Inventions exhibition, and the first designed specifically for a Middle East audience, enjoyed a glamorous Royal launch in the UAE's capital on the 19th of November 2011, where it was resident for five weeks until the 24th of December 2011. During that time the exhibition attracted more than 75,000 visitors.
The free educational showcase, which was crowned the world's "Best Touring Exhibition" earlier in the year, attracted large crowds to the Abu Dhabi Corniche on its opening day as it welcomed more than 2,000 visitors in the first three hours.
1001 Inventions was an anchor attraction within the inaugural Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF), which is organised by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) in partnership with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). Guest of Honour at the 1001 Inventions opening event was His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the United Arab Emirates.
Following successful residencies in London, Istanbul, New York and Los Angeles, where it has attracted a combined audience of millions, 1001 Inventions launched a bi-lingual Arabic-English touring exhibition in response to persistent public demand. The new exhibition was launched at a grand opening event under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
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About Abu Dhabi Science Festival
The Abu Dhabi Science Festival is a major science popularization initiative that TDC is driving to support the building of Abu Dhabi's world-class talent base as part of its overarching mandate to help develop Science, Technology and Innovation in Abu Dhabi. The event is presented by TDC and Tawazun in association with Dolphin Energy.
In organizing this city-wide festival TDC is collaborating with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), as the festival's Education Partner, as well as 1001 Inventions and the Edinburgh International Science Festival (EISF), as Programming Partners. The collaboration with ADEC, the festival's education partner, ensures alignment with Abu Dhabi's education reforms as well as the engagement of Abu Dhabi's school children and education community. The festival is also sponsored by Total and GHC.
The nine-day event aims to spark the curiosity of the Emirate's youth in science, technology and innovation (STI) and will encompass over 150 of the world's most exciting informal science learning experiences, including interactive exhibits, fun workshops and spectacular shows. The festival will cover different fields of STI including robotics, archaeology, aeronautics, physics, biology and chemistry, with the experiences designed to excite young people about the wonders and fun of science and technology whilst stimulating their inquisitive learning skills.
TDC is partnering with a number of leading Abu Dhabi universities and higher education colleges such as Emirates College of Advanced Education, Abu Dhabi University, Higher Colleges of Technology - Abu Dhabi Women's College and UAE University from which the students will be selected, giving them a unique opportunity to participate in this world-class science festival and help the visitors make the most of their experience at the event.


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A failing romance, snarky servants, half-mad lords, an Egyptian curse, and scandalous murder all threaten to forever shutter the windows at Doomston Abbey unless something is done immediately. But first, a spot of tea…
The Prairie Center Arts Foundation's ninth installment of Mystery at the Theatre goes excessively British when it presents the musical-comedy-whodunit "Doomston Abbey" at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts on Friday, March 15 and Saturday March 16 at 8 pm.
The Foundation's Mystery series began in 1997 as a fundraiser to raise money for programs at the Prairie Center. "We came across a pre-packaged theatrical mystery production, which got our creative juices flowing about doing this sort of thing entirely in-house," says Foundation Executive Director Lucinda Flodin. "After all, we had access to a writer, a local cast of actors, set materials, costumes props, and of course the stage, so we decided to go for it." The one-time affair was an instant hit, calling for eight more original mysteries. Past mysteries have featured a variety of settings, including an old West saloon, a 1940's radio studio, a vaudeville house, and outer space.
For the Prairie Center's Rob Pileckis, (he's held his 'day job' there as its Production Supervisor since 1989), writing "Doomston Abbey" allows him to draw from his one of his biggest influences: British comedy. "I grew up watching Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and a lot of other shows that were imported from England, and I performed in British plays in high school, so I easily relate to that brand of comedy" says Pileckis. "We link their style to the dry wit of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, but there's a lot of broad gallows humor there as well. I hope to cover the whole gamut of what makes me, and hopefully, the audience, laugh."
The mystery's timing couldn't be better, taking its inspiration from the PBS-acquired program "Downton Abbey," now enjoying its acme as one of the most popular British programs to ever hit the states. And while Pileckis intends to spoof some of its characters and plot complications, being a 'Downton' groupie isn't required to enjoy the mystery. "The humor and story will appeal to fans and no-fans alike," adds Pileckis. The story also has fun with novelties of the time, such as crossword puzzles (then a new craze), King Tutankhamen, and Harry Houdini.
"Doomston Abbey" features a cast of area actors, some of whom have appeared in early mysteries. Featured (in alphabetical order) are Jilliane Ann Baumert of Roselle as the 'plain' Lady Edwina Carrington; Megan Betti of Palatine as the tempestuous Philomena Haggett; Mike Concialdi of Schaumburg as Cousin Larry Schmantz; Paige Ehlman of Mt. Prospect as the American flapper Zelda; Eleanor Ekovich of Schaumburg as ward of the estate Isabelle; Joshua Kiesel of Hanover Park as ward of the estate Samuel; David Lemrise of Buffalo Grove as the daft Lord Bertram Thornberry; Zach Lentino of Schaumburg as the stable boy Nigel; Jared Mason of Naperville as the Mummy; Leo Mueller of Schaumburg as the heir apparent Henry Carrington; Angela Panzarella of Wheeling as the nanny Mrs. Mackenzie; Johnny Pontarelli of Elk Grove Village as the mysterious Mr. Tamzir; Sarah Sapperstein of Chicago as the betrothed Lady Lenora Wilson; Melissa Scheele of Oak Park as the dowager Lady Carrington; and Carl Vachlin of Roselle as the butler Gibson. A singing cast of servants include Olivia Baumann, Jack Corkery, Alexander Lapinsky, Rene Netzer, Larry Netzer, and Laura Smith. Mary Spangler of Schaumburg also makes special guest appearance.
Audience members are invited to 'get into the act' by attending the shows dressed in 1920s fashion and posing for photos before the program.
Mystery goers can also purchase a ticket for a post-show reception at the Prairie Center, with coffee, cash bar, and desserts provided by Schaumburg restaurant Bahama Breeze. And patrons can take their chances on winning a number of raffle prizes at the show, including tours of Chicago's Driehaus Museum and the Cunio Mansion in Vernon Hills.
Tickets for "Doomston Abbey" cost $20. Admission to the post-show dessert reception is $10. Orders can be placed by calling the Prairie Center box office at 847-895-3600 or visiting prairiecenter.org. The Prairie Center for the Arts is located at 201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg, IL.
Mystery at the Theatre is sponsored by the Prairie Center Arts Foundation.


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Help the WAG Celebrate Its 100th Birthday
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is having a birthday. And if you are having a birthday, particularly your 100th, you want to celebrate—and you want your friends to celebrate with you! So come down to the WAG's birthday party from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, September 29 for a free family fun day.
There will be so much to see and do inside and outside the Gallery. Magician Brian Glow and children's entertainer Al Simmons. Art workshops on block printmaking, drawing and painting, and creating your own slime! Face painting and games on the rooftop. Clowns, jugglers, and stilt walkers. An artist village on Colony Street. Birthday cupcakes and balloons. Food vendors. Interactive exhibition tours.
And THE 100-YEAR SKIP-OFF—100 people skipping with 100 ropes 100 skips at the same time (3:30pm on Memorial Boulevard.)
"We are so excited about reaching this milestone achievement and we invite the entire city of Winnipeg to come and celebrate with us," says WAG Art Educator Rachel Baerg. "The streets around the Gallery will be closed off and there will be fun and excitement everywhere. You won't see a party like this for another 100 years!"
The birthday party will be followed by Nuit Blanche, an all-night celebration of the arts, running from 6pm, Saturday, September 29 through to 6am, Sunday, September 30. (see separate release)
Assiniboine Credit Union and the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba are the presenting sponsors for the birthday party.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is grateful for the support of the following centennial sponsors: BMO, The Winnipeg Foundation, the Department of Canadian Heritage, TD Bank, James Richardson & Sons Ltd., MTS Allstream, Johnston Group, Air Canada, RBC Royal Bank, PACART, Great-West Life, Friesens, Manitoba Culture Heritage and Tourism, City of Winnipeg, Investors Group Inc., Volunteer Associates - Winnipeg Art Gallery, Storm Bistro, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Ernst & Young, Fort Garry Hotel, KPMG, Lawton Partners, Loewen, Parrish & Heinbecker, Aikins, AON, Cambrian Credit Union, Manitoba Blue Cross, National Leasing, CP Loewen, North West Company, NRG Management. Media sponsors: Winnipeg Free Press, CTV, CBC, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, 103.1 Virgin Radio, 99.9 BOB FM, Doowah Design, Visual Lizard, Esdale Printing, Radio-Canada, Travel Manitoba, Tourism Winnipeg, Midcan Production Technologies.
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The Winnipeg Art Gallery is celebrating its Centennial year with an unparalleled series of exhibitions, programs, and events promoting the power of art in life. As Manitoba's leading art museum, the WAG is home to over 26,000 works of art spanning ten centuries, including the world's preeminent collection of contemporary Inuit art.
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Opinion: Elizabeth Warren's Bail Out
Editorial board member Mary Kissel on Massachusetts Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren's campaign debt.
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I think that when bots gather domain names or process a list of domain names, they create email addresses like firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. Does selecting something different help to prevent incoming spam email? Does it affect it at all?
I have a domain named www.example.com and I want to create an email address for contacting my customers. I was thinking of using firstname.lastname@example.com, but I suspect that such email addresses are very public, hence some software can produce email address based on domain names. Would it be better to create an email address with something different than email@example.com?


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Having recently seen some examples of non-optimal code in APEX conditions (e.g. item rendering conditions and read-only conditions) I thought it worth writing a few words about them. By putting them here on my blog I can refer to them in future rather than writing them again. Also I may receive useful feedback from readers to improve or correct my advice.
For a very simple condition such as "when the value of item P1_JOB is SALESMAN" there are many condition types to choose from including:
1) Value of item/column in Expression 1 = Expression 2
Expression 1: P1_JOB
Expression 2: SALESMAN
2) PL/SQL Expression
Expression 1: :P1_JOB = 'SALESMAN'
3) Exists (SQL query returns at least one row)
(Yes I have actually seen this one!)
4) PL/SQL Function returning Boolean
If :P1_JOB = 'SALESMAN' then
Return true;
Return false;
End if;
… and so on.
The correct type to use in this case is (1) because it is the only declarative method; all the others require APEX to run dynamic PL/SQL to evaluate the condition.
To evaluate (1) APEX will do something like this:
IF v(expression1) = expression2 THEN…
To evaluate (2) APEX will do something like this:
-- Parse expression1 to look for item references e.g. :P1_JOB
EXECUTE IMMEDIATE expression1 INTO l_result USING v(item_name);
IF l_result THEN …
(In fact it will have to use DBMS_SQL not EXECUTE IMMEDIATE because the number of bind values can vary. The pseudo-code above is merely an educated guess by the way.)
(3) and (4) will involve similar code to (2).
True, the cost of executing the dynamic PL/SQL won't be huge, but bear in mind that a page may have many items with conditions like this, and the small penalty is then incurred many times per page load, which adds up particularly on a frequently used page.
Of course, if you need a more complex condition such as "Job is manager and location =
" then you cannot
use method (1), you will need to use method (2) (not (3) or (4) please!).
Always look for the simplest and most appropriate condition type for your
needs. London
Also, if the condition involves a function call e.g. (emp_pkg.is_eligible(:P1_EMPNO) = 'Y') and is used in more than one place it is probably better to execute the function call once, assign the result to a hidden page item, and then use a type (1) condition "value of P1_IS_ELIGIBLE is equal to Y".


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Chastel, Haute-Loire, is in the Haute-Loire department; Chastel, Haute-Loire, is in the Haute-Loire department; Chastel-Arnaud, is in the Drôme department; Chastel-Nouvel, is in the Lozère department; and Chastel-sur-Murat, is in the Cantal department.
Guigo I also known as Guigues du Chastel, Guigo de Castro and Guigo of Saint-Romain, (1083-1136), was a Carthusian monk and the 5th prior of Grande Chartreuse monastery in the 12th century.
Tanneguy III du Chastel (or Tanguy du Châtel) (1369-1449) was a French military leader of the Hundred Years' War. he was so well regarded the King Louis XI had him buried at the Basilique Notre-Dame de Cléry-Saint-André (Loiret), where Louis XI himself was later buried in 1483.
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Rare Book Room Renovation – Summer 2012
Jul 18, 2012
Beginning in May 2012, the Taggart Law Library began renovation of its Rare Book and Special Collections Room. The project, scheduled for completion by August 2012, will transform the existing room into an updated and secure space to house the law library's rare books and special collections. It will also offer a comfortable, attractive space for students, faculty, and visiting scholars to use the collections, comparable to the rare book rooms at some of the top law schools in the country.
A core collection of British and American early legal treatises has been in the Law Library for many years. This collection is largely composed of "classic" legal works recognized as important treatises in the history of Anglo-American law, including early editions of Edward Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England, or a Commentary on Littleton, William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, Matthew Hale's History of the Common Law, William Hawkins' Pleas of the Crown, and James Kent's Commentaries on American Law. ...
More information about the Rare Book Room Renovation will appear in the Fall 2012 Edition of The Writ.
Click here for photos of the renovation process.


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Taiwan-based makers of game consoles and components say that the coming end of Blu-ray laser packaging shortages should result in a PlayStation 3 price cut, perhaps as much as $100.
According to DigiTimes, Sony Shiroishi Semiconductor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony, is ramping up production of blue-violet laser diodes, which is the most scarce component in the blue-laser pick-up heads in use in the PS3 and other Blu-ray players.
The question is whether or not Sony will pass on the $100 in reduced costs to consumers, or if the company will choose to recoup losses stemming from the high manufacturing cost of the console.
Earlier this year Sony senior vice president Takao Yuhara told reporters that a price reduction was being considered by the company in order to boost sales. "We may look at the price as part of our strategy to expand the market when the timing is right," Sony senior vice president Takao Yuhara told reporters at the company's Tokyo headquarters.
Until now, the question has been: how could Sony afford it? If the Blu-ray supply chain is indeed poised to pump out Blu-ray PUHs, perhaps this is the first major step to seeing $50 to $100 shaved off the cost of the console.
Would $100 off the cost of the PS3 bring in more buyers? I don't think this can even be considered a serious question. With few exceptions, and leaving aside a handful of loyal fanboys, the PS3's biggest problem is its price. We look for a Sony price cut later this year if sales stay ho-hum.


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This is a dresden plate design and has come out really well I was really pleased with this. Also, it is fab for using up little scraps of lovely fabric you have left over which if you are like me you keep thinking ooh that will come in handy some day!
Next up is an album cover I made for my daughters friends birthday. It was slightly infuriating trying to get the dimensions right, but again it has turned out really well, so album and journal covers maybe another area to explore.
Hope you have all had a lovely crafty week!