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*Made online application for the shut-off of gas.
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A panoramic aerial view of the Eastern MacDonell Ranges, captured late in the afternoon.
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"This panoramic photograph was taken from a helicopter which I chartered out of Alice Springs airport. It was an old Bell model with a bubble canopy; the pilot has his own seat in the front, and behind him is a bench seat, where I sat. There were no doors on both sides and consequently the wind whistled right through. I found changing film for my Linhof 617 Technorama particularly difficult and stressful in these conditions, as I had been told that if anything fell out of the helicopter it could hit the tail rotor and cause the chopper to crash. It was hard enough to hold the camera, let alone to change film, let alone to take decent images… Anyway this is perhaps the best from this flight… and I didn't cause the chopper to crash, which I was relieved about. This panoramic photograph depicts a beautiful old mountain range in the Eastern MacDonnells near Alice Springs… truly majestic, with wonderful colours late in the afternoon."
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Lorraine Downes on life, loss and love following the death of husband Martin Crowe
Lorraine and Marty made the most of every minute they had together.May 08, 2018 9:43am
Her life has been a journey of incredible highs and devastating lows. This week, Lorraine Downes graciously lets us in so we can understand what it has been like to be in the driver's seat of her extraordinary life.
Her memoir, Life, Loss, Love, has just been released. In it, Lorraine shares her recollections of everything from the heady days of her Miss Universe win as a bright young 19-year-old, to the tragic death of her soulmate, Martin Crowe.
In the following book extract, Lorraine shares a memory of the time in which Marty was helped by Mercy Hospice...
Our hospice team would visit as often as we wanted and I know that I couldn't have cared for Marty at home without their support. I became very close to these three earth angels, who not only cared for my husband, but for me too. There were times when it was a huge relief to open the door and see their angelic faces.
Having 24-hour phone access to Mercy Hospice was also a lifeline – quite literally – because there were times when things happened that scared me. It was such a comfort knowing that help was at the other end of the phone, any time of the day or night.
One of the things I found scary was a drug called oxycodone, which Marty was put on for pain relief around June 2015. It was evil – it had a terrible effect on Marty's demeanour, making him very dark. Even his eyes went dark in colour. He just wasn't himself and it was a very challenging time for me as it made me feel disconnected from him.
Thank God I had Marty's friend Dave and my lovely Patricia close by. Marty only felt comfortable with a small number of people and those two were among them. They would come to the house when needed and support me, staying with Marty while I went for a walk to get some much-needed fresh air and exercise. By this time, I had stopped my weekly yoga class – I couldn't concentrate when my mind was elsewhere, worrying about Marty.
The high level of oxycodone Marty was on was a concern and he went to stay at Mercy Hospice so they could sort out his medication. While he was there, he got an upsetting phone call, which left him so agitated that the staff gave him sedation to try to calm him down.
Marty said he wanted to go home, but the team looking after him were reluctant to let him leave until they had sorted out the drugs. I was having a meeting with one of the doctors when another staff member came in to tell us they couldn't find Marty.
Eventually he was located outside in the garden, even though it was very cold.
One of the staff suggested he come back inside.
"I can't even go outside for some fresh air without feeling I am being checked on," he said as he walked past me into the building. "We are leaving as soon as I have my bag packed. Okay, you got that?"
That wasn't Marty talking, it was the oxycodone, but in that moment he meant it.
I needed help dealing with Marty when he was like that. In a panic, I rang Dave, hoping he could support me to keep Marty at the hospice until we could get his medication sorted out.
"Marty wants to go and I need you to come now – can you?" I asked. "Of course," he said.
"I'm on my way." Unfortunately, Dave misinterpreted my words. When I said Marty wanted to leave, he thought I meant that he was ready to pass from this world to the next!
He grabbed his guitar so he could play to Marty in his final hours and rushed to the hospice, coming upon Marty alone in his room.
"Thank God you're here, we're leaving now," said Marty.
Poor Dave was very confused. He'd expected to find Marty taking his last breaths, instead he found himself being roped into busting Marty out of the hospice.
The two of them were heading to the lifts when I arrived with the medical team. It was a tricky situation. In the end, the doctor said it was okay for Marty to leave, but first they needed to arrange the meds that he'd require at home.
"She can bring it," Marty said, pointing at me. "See you."
The lift doors opened and Marty walked in. Dave looked at me for guidance and I nodded for him to go with Marty. As the doors were closing, Dave mouthed "sorry" to me.
The doctor suggested we go to a private room. As soon as he shut the door behind us, I burst into tears.
"Please tell me this has happened before with other patients?" I asked.
I was reassured that yes, it had happened before. They see it all at the hospice.
Apparently, Marty was determined to beat the peak-hour traffic home – it was almost 5pm – and he had Dave driving his Honda Civic at high speed. I got stuck in that traffic, so I reached our house 90 minutes later. I opened the front door to the sound of Michael Bublé blaring and walked into the lounge to see Marty with a glass of wine in his hand, singing and swaying along to the music.
"Hi, darling," he said, like nothing had happened. I could have killed him.
Dave was looking very nervous, as if he thought there could be an actual death at this stage.
I was about to lose it, but then I thought, 'What will that achieve? Nothing.' I poured myself a glass of wine.
"Let's draw a line under today and start again." I said. "What are we going to have for dinner?"
The story of what happened that day came to be known as The Great Hospice Escape. It has been told many times and it still makes me smile now.
Lorraine's emotional journey
What made you decide to write a book?
I have written a journal for most of my life and very much so throughout Marty's illness. I found writing down my thoughts helped me deal with what I was experiencing at the time. I intuitively knew I'd write about my life one day. After Marty passed, two clairvoyants told me that I must write my book, so I knew I had to.
What do you hope people will get out of reading it?
An understanding that we all go through suffering in our lives and to know that through the suffering there's always something positive to learn about ourselves and others and also, that we grow personally from that suffering. I share the tough times in my life and what helped me to get through those times, and to know that you can find joy again. It's all about the choices we make, especially with our thoughts.
Was it difficult revisiting sad memories to write the book?
Absolutely, but it was incredibly healing as well, as when I wrote about the sad times, I realised that I had survived them.
What was the easiest part to write?
Dancing with the Stars was the most enjoyable to write about, as that was such an incredibly positive and fun experience.
And the hardest?
My father's passing and Marty's illness, passing and funeral – and the events that happened afterwards.
Who is the book dedicated to, and why?
Life, Loss, Love is about the past 53 years of my life. All that I have done and achieved in that period has been possible because of the love, generosity of spirit and kindness of significant people in my life. For all those beautiful people, I am filled with gratitude.


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A legal roll needs to hit the opposite side of the table and rebound. Sometimes the outcome of a round will be determined on the come-out roll. In particular a 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12 on the come-out roll immediately end a round. If any other total is rolled a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 that number is called the point. The dealer will place a white puck on an area of the table to designate what the point is, in case you forget. If a point is rolled the dice will be rolled continuously until the same point is rolled again or a 7. The pass line is the most known bet in craps. The pass line pays even money if you win.
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We work year round in all types of weather including snow and rain. However rain may create a "muddy" situation on patios and sidewalks. Snow can cover up waste Preventing us from getting out for a day or so and can hide some of the waste for several weeks until a thaw. During winter months we make every effort to get to each yard at least once per week.
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One Less Chore to Worry About, and More Time to Spend With the Dog
By MARCELLE S. FISCHLER
Glen Cove
THEY acknowledge that someone has to do it. But cleaning up after Coral, their Australian cattle dog, is not at the top of Eric and Donna Hall's list of priorities.
"We have responsibilities as husband and wife to spend time together, and we have a child," said Mr. Hall, who commutes from his home here to Manhattan for his work as chief executive of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. He also travels an average of two days a week for his job. Mrs. Hall is a medical receptionist for a cardiologist in Lake Success. "Who has time to walk around and scoop?" Mr. Hall asked.
The Halls have a gardener to tend their yard and a housekeeper to keep their house tidy and baby-sit their year-old son, Arthur. Last year they hired a dog waste cleanup service for Coral.
The chore "is an unpleasant part of owning a pet," Mr. Hall said.
Once a week, Jim Coniglione, the owner of Scoopy Doo, based in Glen Cove, scours the Halls' backyard, rake and plastic bag-lined scooper in hand.
"We walk the yard in a grid pattern like the F.B.I.," said Mr. Coniglione, whose company scoops for about 500 dog owners across the Island.
At a cost of $10 for one dog and an average-size yard, Mr. Coniglione said the service has helped bring many a family argument to a halt.
"The kids never want to do it; the parents are too busy," Mr. Coniglione said. "Or the kids want to go out and play in the yard and the wife is yelling at the husband, 'You didn't scoop, they can't play.' "
Another of his Glen Cove customers is Helene Suozzi, who works in the office of a camp management company and is married to the Nassau County executive, Thomas R. Suozzi. She said she has one less chore to worry about now that Mr. Coniglione cleans up after the family's black Labrador, Garnet. With three children, ages 4, 9 and 12, there is "a lot of outdoor activity," she said.
"It's always a fear that you have that someone is going to step in it," Mrs. Suozzi said. "Guess whose job it would be to clean it up?"
A number of dog waste removal services have sprung up on the Island in the past few years, part of a boom among pet-related service businesses. Since the national Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists was founded in 2002 with a dozen members, 175 more companies have joined.
Nicole Guzman and Dar Finlayson, owners of the 2-year-old company Happy Paws in Kings Park, pick up after other people's pets in addition to dog walking and pet-sitting.
"During our regular pooper scooper route, we will incorporate our dog walk into it," Ms. Guzman said.
According to the animal waste association, dog feces are not simply a nuisance; they also pose a health hazard. Left on the ground, the waste can contaminate water supplies. It can also transmit parasites, Ms. Guzman said.
Ron Vecchio, owner of Minesweepers, a dog waste pickup service based in Wantagh, said he cleans up after 300 dogs a week. His clients include Buddy, a golden Labrador that belongs to Melissa Benkin, 41, of Garden City, an office technician for Verizon.
"I don't have the stomach for it," Ms. Benkin said.
She wants to keep the yard clean so that her 4-year-old daughter, Ashley, will not "step in the land mines" when she walks through the grass to her swing set.
Mr. Vecchio said that while most owners pick up after their dogs while walking them on other people's lawns, "when it comes to their own yard, things get a little harder to keep after." He disposes of the waste in a Dumpster, he said.
Since they started A Dog's Business a little more than a year ago, Britta and Dennis Micic of Westbury have been signing up one or two new clients a week.
"It's becoming the new landscaping service," said Ms. Micic, a former teacher.
However, it has not resolved the Micics' own problem: Who is going to pick up after Max, their 100-pound German shepherd?
"My husband and I are still arguing about that," Ms. Micic said.
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Information Renaissance: The New Age of Technology
The Information Renaissance refers to the current time period, and is characterized by the expansion of technology, social reform, literature, etc., post Information Revolution. The 1980's were crucial for certain technology that is commonplace today: the personal computer and the Internet. This was just the beginning for several related advancements that paved the way for where we are today: web browsers, blogs, search engines, social media sites, and video publishing sites. This "renaissance" period in information has earned that label due to the resemblance in dynamics to the European Renaissance.
Renaissance periods offer major advancements but also major social conflicts. We have been seeing (and will continue to see) amazing technological advances, but must also be prepared for serious conflict and division. In light of recent events (ie the election), I believe that the time of conflict is upon us. I truly feel that the new administration will do its best to undermine the last several years of social advancement and inclusiveness, though advancements in technology will hopefully avoid any negative impacts.
It will be interesting to see what the next few years of this renaissance period will bring. There is a definite division between the citizens of this country, with notable differences in perspective among political and social groups. Negativity aside, we are on the brink of amazingly innovative technological advancements: 5G wireless technology, cognitive radio, carbon positive homes, solar, wind, and wave energy systems, plus numerous other inventions. It is my belief that the positives of this era will far outweigh the negatives.


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Did you know that decreasing anxiety can increase your conversion rates?
Anxiety, as it relates to your website, and defined by CrazyEgg:
Anxiety is any psychological discomfort that a user experiences when they are visiting a website at any stage of the buy cycle. Anxiety results in no conversion action taken.
There are all sorts of methods to reduce anxiety in the minds of your website visitors and make them comfortable enough to convert. What do lists from Copyblogger, CrazyEgg, and others have in common?
Start by increasing credibility.
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Hello!! I am Miss Gingery, and I am so excited to be joining the St. Luke community. I grew up in central Iowa, and I am happy to be back to this area. I am starting year 28 of teaching, all in Catholic schools. I have taught in Southern Kansas, Cedar Falls, and mostly recently in Davenport. I enjoy singing, sewing, crafting, and photography. I look forward to getting know everyone.


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The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Although best known for its great scenic parks, over half the areas of the National Park System preserve places and commemorate persons, events, and activities important in the nation's history. These range from archeological sites associated with prehistoric Indian civilizations to sites related to the lives of modern Americans. National Historical Parks and National Historic Sites are customarily preserved or restored to reflect their appearance during the period of their greatest historical significance.
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We have all stood there with an empty shopping cart staring down an endless line of fresh produce. One thought pops into our head: "If I buy this fresh, I know I will have to prepare it or cut it up this week so it doesn't go bad." There is always that extra pressure when you are grocery shopping and need to think about your week ahead of time, and shop accordingly. Do you have a busy week with very little free time? You might be better off buying frozen veggies instead of fresh, they will stay edible longer and the pressure is off of you. Or is your week the opposite, where you will be home cooking each night? Fresh produce may not be a bad route to go if that is the case. To avoid wasting food and money, preparation is key. I will give you a few tips and tricks below!
While you are at the grocery store, think about your week or days ahead and then shop accordingly. Buying foods for unrealistic circumstances only leads to waste, which does no one any good. Once you have your plan in mind, start thinking about your meals for the week and make a list. If you will be out of town half the week, plan for that too in your budget and shopping sizes.
Make A List
Shopping lists help you stay the course and they are most definitely the best way to stay organized amongst a sea of choices. They also help you stick to a budget if you actively have one each week. So what does this have to do with frozen vegetables? The more veggies you buy frozen, the less you will have to budget for later on. They stay fresh much longer.
Time Management
Life can get so busy, and this tip may come easier for some than others but hear me out on this one. Take a few hours on your weekend (Sunday perhaps) and cook, chop, and prep the annoyances to get them ready for the week. What are the annoyances? They are the onions, cooking chicken, chopping vegetables if you buy them fresh, and cutting up fruit like strawberries. Those simple tasks can feel absolutely daunting when you just want to eat, and don't have time to chop, slice, and cut food. It also helps you in the Crock Pot department. It is so satisfying to throw in already chopped up onions into a crock-pot ready to cook.
If you want to save time all together, simply buy frozen and throw the veggies in a pan to cook when you are ready. There is no pressure to eat them if you have a busy week ahead, and you will always have a nutritious option waiting for you in the freezer. There is nothing worse than making a "hungry" decision by reaching for the simplest calorie available to you (chips) and feeling bad afterward. Get prepared with the little things, and they will turn into big wins later on! Ready, set, grocery shop!


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All About Renowned Photographer
You're not just a photographer. First of all, you ought to be a good photographer. Fully being a good photographer isn't effortless, let alone getting to that expert level. Most famous photographers agree this in order to be a well-known personality in the field it's crucial that you experience an eye for the artistic and aesthetic. Naturally there are other famed photographers that might be part of your top 10 list.
His photographs are dynamic and strong. You never understand what you will come across to photograph (such as the tiny turtle I found). It is surely not the ideal photo, but I like it a lot as it's one of my very first pictures.
Some photographers, on the flip side, wind up going with a fictitious business name for their small business. In order to earn a really well-known photographer you ought to work towards developing a masterpiece people are likely to identify you with. In addition his photography was presented by well-known magazines, podcasts and internet shows. It isn't just about the knock-you-in-the-face obvious shots. Fashion photography is most likely among the toughest branches of photography to find a rest in.
Photographers nowadays appear to be everywhere. In addition, it is dependent on the photographer. A fashion photographer has to be creative, making up out-of-the-box concepts for each and every shoot. He or she needs to be a people's person who is able to connect with his clients and the models. For instance, if you're a wedding photographer with an interest in fashion photography, you might want to be sure your name can apply to all possible future endeavors so that you don't need to start over.
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I'm heading into a particularly busy season. Later this week I will take a quick trip to TN and while I'm there will get some archival work time in. Once I return home, there will be a flurry or writing chez moi; I have four presentations to give in the next six weeks. One of these presentations will take place at Oregon State University as part of a one day Hip-hop Festival and Symposium organized by Dana Reason. Any chance you will be near Corvallis, Oregon on October 17? If so, you should check out the program. (Note that the individual papers are not listed on the general program. I'll be part of the morning panel. Other scholars presenting that day include Salman Rana, Sean Peterson, S. Alexander Reed, Neil Scobie, Sarah Hentges, and Warrick Moses.)
As a teaser, here's an abstract of what I will read at OSU:
Canons, Digital Genealogies, and the Legacy of the RZA's "Motherless Child"–Felicia M. Miyakawa
In March of 2013, music critic Insanul Ahmed positioned Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah's 1996 song "Motherless Child" at number 48 of the top 50 rap singles of all time. "Motherless Child" was first released as a 12" single on 1 January 1996, appeared on the soundtrack of the April 1996 coming-of-age basketball film Sunset Park, and was later included in October of that year on Ghostface's debut album Ironman. Ahmed credited the single's success to the RZA, Wu-Tang's unofficial leader and primary beat-maker / producer. Characterizing this beat as one of the RZA's "illest soundscapes," Ahmed went on to describe the beat as "the perfect backdrop for [Ghostface's lyrical alibi] Tony Starks' tale of a corner thug who got caught up in senseless violence."
The 12" release included a radio-friendly version; the original "dirty" version; and RZA's instrumental, of particular interest to producers, club DJs, and mixtape DJs who might wish to work with RZA's "ill soundscape." RZA's instrumental, which samples from O.V. Wright's 1976 recording of "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," quickly took on a life of its own, becoming both a favorite instrumental track over which MCs freestyle and a source of inspiration for mix tape producers eager to manipulate a well-respected track. Indeed, the RZA's revered production has spawned a generation of copycat tracks and freestyle mix-tapes, each of which moves the track another step away from Ghost's Tony Stark tale, and even further from the original spiritual, which dates back to the late nineteenth century.
This paper tracks the process by which the RZA's instrumental version of "Motherless Child" became has become a canonic resource, inspiring producer after producer to try his / her hand at setting the track. Indeed, this single recording from 1996 germinated an entire digital genealogy of "Motherless Child" recordings and performances from artists in the United States and around the world. Many producers have sampled Wright's performance of "Motherless Child" for their new mixes, especially after RZA's successful production model, as musical examples from prominent mixtape producers such as DJ Kay Slay and DJ Clue as well as less well known producers such as AKAKidBeat, Treezy, Supreme Trackz, the Butcher, Ace the Producer, PJ Alston, and Fonskar Productions (from Sarcelles, France) will illustrate. But RZA did more than inspire other DJs to dig into Wright's song. His production inspired a generation of MCs to rap to his beat. In so doing, the MCs both pit their skills against RZA's reputation and actively construct and participate in a distinct musical lineage.


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It's probably time to stop being archaic and get digital because, there's a Piggybank in town who's gone so digital.
About piggybank.ng
In a brief note, Piggybank.ng is a Nigerian Financial Technology (Fintech) startup which run a hassle free online savings scheme.
Piggybank, if granted access to a user's bank account will make periodic deductions for the purpose of saving towards a target. This innovative savings scheme is similar to Wema Bank's Alat.ng
Can Piggybank.ng Be Trusted?
What's Special About piggybank.ng
Features of Piggybank.ng
• QuickSave
• AutoSave
Autosave unlike QuickSave helps you schedule savings from your bank account to your piggybank account with your approval. Thus, apart from your ability to directly and quickly send funds to your Piggybank.ng account, you have access to setting up a savings goal and preferred savings frequency which you can schedule to run on daily, weekly or monthly basis, depending on what frequency you'd love your saving schedule to operate on.
Scheduling savings to your profile grants piggybank access to automatically debit your bank account and credit your account gradually until you reach your savings goal.
With Autosave, you set a goal to reach a stipulated amount then watch as your account grow drastically. You need to have funds in your bank account for this feature to function properly.
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SafeLock is probably the best feature in piggybank. This feature caught my attention at first sight.
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Hey Lovelies
So far so good my braids are almost a month old and it became frustrating somewhere in the middle. When you braid your hair at first it looks amazing and its so need you just let it look awesome for the next one week but when bits of it begins to come loose especially from the front its only natural for you to be weary.
Braids is one hairstyle you can carry for months only if you know how to make them look good again, Here are the tips on how to make old braids look new again;
- Re-do The Edges: I do this sometimes, once a strand comes off, it leaves your hair free so the best advice to make it look new would be to braid your edges again now its best to go to a salon and have all the braids on your edges taken out and re-fixed with a new attachment.
- Change Your Look: So if you have had your braids in for a month and you plan on having it in for another month then you can change the style. You can try cutting the braids and burning the tips to form a bob or you can unbraid the tip and dipping that part into the water to make it curly.
- Eco Styling Gel or Edge Control: If your edges comes off then you need to control them with styling gel or edge control. The beauty of Edge control is the fact that you can play around with it, using it to create different patterns. Using an old tooth brush or a small brush create amazing style with this product. If your baby hair doesn't stay then do this over night after which you tie a scarf on it.
- Hot Bath and Gel Treatment: Take scissors and trim stray hair from your braid, with the help of a friend place a the braids in a bowl of hot water and leave in for a few minutes before you take it out to dry after which you run some styling gel through your hair.
- Edge Covering Style: If you done all of this and it didn't work out well (which is unlikely) then you can try a covering style, this would cover all the roughness and untidiness.
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"When a rope is selling 20 cents per 2 feet, how many feet can you buy for 30 dollars?"
This is a question from the Wonderlic Personnel Test, a 12-minute, 50-item quiz used by National Football League execs....to measure the intelligence of college football players trying to become pros.
Though used since the 1970s at the NFL football scouting combine, the test is fading into the past....The claim being it has no value in predicting football success (except for quarterbacks and offensive linemen).
But, the real reason: the test is being discontinued because "its reliance on knowledge taught in school might result in a racial bias."
This is confusing on several accounts. First, how is it that such a math word problem can be predicitive of success for quarterbacks and offensive linemen? I find this observation quite interesting amidst the confusion.
And second, given the claim, does this mean that any test that includes math taught in schools is to be avoided, as it might have racial bias. When looking at the given problem above, how is it racially-biased? I have my suspicions, but they will remain unexpressed.
Source: J. Battista's "NFL Tries New Method for Testing Mental Agility." NYT, Feb. 22, 2013


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Do you often read the word 'Digital Marketing' and wonder if this is just a way to advertise your product resembling the existing marketing media like Television, Radio and posters? Now, our previous blogs give a hint about how Digital marketing can help your business grow. There are various techniques that Prospero InfoTech explained briefly that help in achieving your goals online. But what you also need to know are the various media where you can actually use these techniques. From our everyday work-experience trends, we bring you this blog which introduces these media for you.
The King of Digital Marketing – Content
It goes without saying that the most significant element of your online strategy is the 'content' that you have for business. This engulfs every part of the online structure viz visual website content, any online ad content, social media content, any blog posts, any forum posts and anything else that you write related to your business. Even if you are writing stuff that is not directly linked to your product, it could still be helpful in showcasing your business. The trick here is to know what would work where. Professional guidance is always helpful as experts can easily guess the flow of the audience. Besides, any pro like Prospero InfoTech use tools which help with analyzing the trends.
Social Blast
Most of you are aware of various social platforms which enhance communication with the rest of the world with no geographical limitations. This means that you can reach the hearts of the people without spending much. Creating impressions is the biggest challenge in media as the competition is very high. Some of the best platforms are explained below:
Facebook is the most beloved and popular channel through which you can not only speak your mind but even showcase live videos. This is a game changer. So, if you live to stream any of the meetings/occasions of your business, you will have local viewers as well as non-locals. Responsiveness is the key factor here, be it posts, pictures, or live videos.
Snapchat has changed the face of the game in 2016 by constantly updating features such as live moments, face swapping and geo-filters. The prime takeaway, and what you should attempt to emulate, is just how well they advertise to their 150 million daily active users. Sponsored lenses are one of the ways which give brands the prospect to encourage their company through specially designed photo filters. At the same time and for a lower cost, businesses can advertise by giving inside scoops of how they operate through story-driven video campaigns.
Instagram followed suit with their own version of live streaming which is beyond expectations. Instagram Live is a broadcasting service which lets people publicize what they're doing at any given moment. The one challenging part here is that Instagram Live stories disappear after the broadcast ends. Hence, this should be considered for any planned business activities.
Twitter is a true outspoken platform where anyone can easily make a mark. Any kind of activity is worth promoting here. A new product, a new idea, anything on sale, any new service, any old service, any business occasion, an event or any change can all be openly discussed here. The crowd that responds are ones who are genuinely interested.
As mentioned above all the above platforms have one thing in common, 'the ideas that they want to showcase'. All this can happen only if the content is designed accordingly. Even professionals like Prospero InfoTech believe in having 'the perfect write' for everything. Keep in mind nothing in the digital world is rocket science, however, it is important to know and understand the right formula for everything. Click here to get Expert Advice.


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Stroll along Antiqua's charming cobblestone streets venturing into local taverns and more. Explore the drinking scene by enjoying artisanal spirits and refreshing cocktails.
What You Will Do
- Set off on a guided pub tour of the tropical Caribbean island, Antigua with a professional leading the way
- Weave in and out of local restaurants, taverns, and bars, checking out the happening scene with a local's eye
- Sip on a variety of cocktails, up to seven in total, while also enjoying a delicious food pairing at one of the locations
- Hear stories about the island's rich history, told by someone with plenty of insider knowledge and will to share
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Tasting
- One food pairing
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Explore Antigua one bite at a time on a guided tour perfect for foodies. Uncover the history behind the local dishes you get to sample as you enjoy the warm, tropical weather.


text: Jonathan W. Melendez Davidson Systems and Service Design (b. 1992, San Juan, Puerto Rico.) Trained as an architect, Jonathan developed an interest in systems thinking, critical design, futures planning, and social good. Realizing these issues could be solved utilizing more platforms than Architecture he decided to pursue a Master of Industrial Design degree at the Rhode Island School of Design. At RISD he focuses on better futures for marginalized communities through the development of human centered tools and services. Recent positions include: Strategy Intern for RISD's Research + Partnered Projects Office & Executive Education; Research and Innovation Intern at Design Catalyst, a Rhode Island based design studio; and part-time Faculty at the Rhode Island School of Design. Contact : email@example.com 787.381.9209 28 Fremont St. Unit #2, Providence R.I. 02906


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Courtyard Event // BOLINAS BAZAAR: An afternoon of art & craft
July 28, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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A collection of contemporary artists, makers, and craftspeople, each presenting wares and objects inspired by Northern California!
Live music by Kate Sweeney with July
Records with DJ Mark Hug
VENDORS: Amanda Hunt, Godseye Holy Fragrance Oils, Ramblingbird Ceramics, Locust House, The Wilderness Workshop, Charlie Callahan, Mohinders Shoes, Juniper Ridge, Salter Vintage, Mardi Wood, Julie Alonso, Très Nomad, Cloutier Ceramics, Sacred Tide, Ashley Eva Brock, WAO Tea, CC Cafe, and Born to Roam Vintage.
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— New Breast Cancer Research —In the past 2-3 years cancer treatments have expanded dramatically, making it increasingly difficult for patients to navigate. To help you breakthrough and connect, you need to understand patients as people - their emotions, voices, and language as well as medical and treatment needs. And in this ever-changing and mobile-obsessed world, your approach needs to change, too. In our NEW ethnographic study of patients with metastatic breast cancer, you'll learn how to:
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The New Tinder-like Approach to Idea Screening Everyone Should Be Using
Super impatient. High expectations. Today's consumers demand instant gratification. Your insights approach needs to catch up.
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A Personal Journey: How Living with Mental Illness Made Me a Better Researcher
"Living with mental illness and being a healthcare researcher, I often find my patient-self and researcher-self in conflict. This empathy has made me a more intuitive researcher as I tap into those two contradictory aspects of my identity." – Claire Kuhn
Through a new case study: Millennials + Mental Illness, you'll learn:
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Yesterday I was talking to an artist friend of mine, who complained that he was feeling like his day had not been productive, even though he'd been busy testing out some new ideas. He suggested that he doesn't feel like he's been productive unless he has a finished product to show for it. This got me thinking about my own productivity…
Obviously the ultimate goal is to have a finished product, but depending what you are working on, for a writer that can take months of outlines, drafts and editing. How do I judge my own productivity, when progress can be so slow??
I don't think volume of output is a valuable marker. I have recently been introduced to the concept of NaNoWriMo, and while I commend the idea of setting word count goals and deadlines, I would be afraid that by forcing out such a volume of work in such a short time, the quality of that work would suffer severely. Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that there isn't a time and place for just churning out words to see what happens, but it is a rare writer indeed who can pump out such a volume of work and not immediately feel the need to re-write half of it as unreadable rubbish.
To illustrate this point: just the other day, I was reading over a chapter I'd written for a fantasy novel a few years ago. (The only chapter I'd actually gotten around to writing, although I still have the outline and character profiles there, so I may go back to it!) I was shocked to see that while the descriptions were very evocative, the drab and desolate landscape I was describing had led to a very slow and boring beginning, and no reader ever was going to be drawn into this world…If I am ever going to use it, it will need a complete re-write.
Personally I would feel more productive having spent a couple of hours researching. What in many professions would be considered procrastinating, can be very productive for a writer. I don't mean things like doing laundry or washing the dishes rather than sitting down in front of the computer…but things like spending a few hours reading other people's blogs, going for a walk, even a visit to a café can provide new approaches, new ideas, new characters and situations. It might not feel productive at the time, but when…days, weeks, months or even years later, you remember that grizzled old veteran sitting outside the supermarket (his face, his dignified bearing, his clothes, the badges or raffle tickets he was selling for charity…) and become inspired to write him into a war story, you'll be grateful you 'procrastinated' the day you saw him!!


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These bright and delicious fruit skewers were inspired by the American flag and are super easy to make. Try the simple recipe below to make a patriotic treat perfect for Independence Day.
12 wooden bamboo skewers
1 pound strawberries
6 ounces blueberries
3 bananas
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (or orange juice)
1.) Rinse and dry berries. Chop the stems off strawberries, then cut into halves from stem to point. Cut the point off strawberries and set aside.
2.) Slice bananas and set aside.
3.) In a bowl, mix water and lemon juice, then place banana slices in lemon water and coat both sides to prevent browning.
4.) Starting with the blueberries, skewer about six on top and alternate between two banana slices and one strawberry slice until you reach the end.
5.) Place on a platter and keep refrigerated until serving.


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Anishinabek Gamik Pikwakanagan Child & Family Services encompasses a variety of services intended to protect and strengthen families. The goal of Anishinabek Gamik is to develop, promote, deliver and assess programs, materials and resources that are made available to Pikwakanagan members. The intent of Anishinabek Gamik is to strengthen family and community unity without the use of abuse or violence towards any living being.
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Counselling services are provided to assist family members with day-to-day problem solving skills, encourage, understand and strengthen family relationships and provide support and education to mothers & fathers who are experiencing special life crisis.
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Provides educational resources and tools for families who require assistance in dealing with: child behaviour management, relationship building, problem resolution and communication techniques.
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Information Support and Referral Services
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Traditional/Counselling Workshops
Offers counselling to support members in traditional methods of healing the mind, body, spirit and emotion. These services may include: history, social impact, healing circles and traditional ceremonies.
St. John's Babysitting Course (Ages 10 - 16 years)
This award-winning course teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies and first aid basics. Approximately nine youth graduate annually.
Teen Facts (Ages 11 - 16 years)
Offers information to teens on topics such as: peer pressure, positive assertiveness, and resolving conflict. It began in September 1998 and continues to be one of our most popular programs amongst our teens.
Kid Facts (Ages 7 – 11)
Promotes awareness in issues such as: bulling, stranger danger and drug awareness/prevention.It began in September 2005 and was so well received that it has become part of our regular programming.
Junior Facts (Ages 5 to 7)
Promotes fun and preventative issues appropriate to this age group. It began in 2009 to fill a gap in programming for the children in this age group and continues to be well received by our members.
Leather and Regalia Programming
We are currently coordinating a regalia making class for members to learn new skills and to come together to socialize. In 2008/09 we offered a leather crafting program and in 2009/10 we held a regalia making program.
Catchment Area
The catchment areas of Pikwakanagan Child & Family Services focuses on Pembroke, Killaloe, Barry's Bay, Eganville and to the extent that the resources are available.
Pikwakanagan Child & Family Services may also rely on inter - agency cooperation with other Native Child and Family Service Agencies, when servicing members who live off - reserve.


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No matter the species (brown, brook, rainbow, golden or cutthroat), the trout is one of the most fragile of all the freshwater fishes.
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See also:
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Random Notes
The National Trail Road? A Tunnel under Telegraph Pass?
The original plans for South Mountain Park included a loop road (think a longer paved Desert Classic) going all the way around the park, and a 500 foot long tunnel road going under Telegraph Pass. Also believe it or not, a road going all the way from Buena Vista area to Pima canyon! I'll be scanning that map and some more documents today and posting later.
South Mountain Area Names have changed over the years:
"Salt River Valley" was later changed to "Valley of the Sun" to make the valley more marketable.
"Fat Man's Pass" was previously called "Wonder Rift", "Fat Man's Misery", "Fat Man's Trap", and the fairly convoluted "Fat Man's Trap Pass"
"South Mountain Park" was originally called "Phoenix Mountain Park"
The "South Mountains" were originally called the "Salt River Mountains"
"Yaqui Town" is an older name for "Guadalupe"
"Hieroglyphic Trail" was rerouted some, and is now called "Geronimo"
I haven't seen any comments on the page (other than a few of mine), so I'm enabling anonymous comments. We'll see how this goes. It was off by default, but I know a lot of people don't want to bother registering just to leave a comment. If bot spamming becomes an issue I'll change it back.
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What is the date of the orginal plans?
- June 18, 2008 at 5:20 PM
- Michael said...
Hi South Mountain Richard! Thank you for stopping by Forest Army. You're more than welcome to post the address for you blog there - it's a nice site and the prospects for lots of CCC information are very strong. I'm hoping to put together a gathering of some sort to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the first CCC enrollees at South Mountain some time this fall. Please keep in touch.
- June 18, 2008 at 5:40 PM
- Michael said...
What I meant to say was "you have a nice site here." I think you're doing a useful thing by helping document the history of the park and by sharing it with the world.
- June 18, 2008 at 5:41 PM
- South Mountain Richard said...
There is an article in the Az. Rep, dated 1/22/1934. That is the first time the "master map" was published in the paper. I'm not sure when the map was created though. It couldn't have been too much earlier than that, since the CCC first arrived only only 3 months prior to that.
- June 18, 2008 at 6:40 PM
- Alan Moore said...
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- March 3, 2014 at 3:33 PM
- Alan Moore said...
Richard - thanks for the site - I find the South Mountain Park history to be very interesting. I have been out to the resort ruins (cannot possibly be mining related - far too elaborate) at the west end, and hiked all the trails out there. I have made my way to hidden valley by many different routes mainly from the South side. I must say 'Fat Mans Trap' - is by far the best name! I found the natural bridge myself and the CCC trail remnants there, why has the park decided to "forget it".
Above hidden valley on the guadalupe ridgeline there is another great little narrow pass down through the rocks...
I'd like to find the 'bedrock mortars' the grinding holes - any details on the location of these? are they in or above Hidden Valley?
I'm also now intrigued to see whatever remains there are of the original CCC camps - I see the approx location on an old park map.
Thanks for all your efforts - much appreciated
- March 3, 2014 at 3:39 PM


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Are you worried your puppy will be lonely?
[wp_ad_camp_5]Has your breeder told you they have one more puppy left who they would love you to take too?
Are you considering bringing two puppies into your life instead of one?
This is not a decision to be taken lightly, and you will need to think hard before making the commitment to a pair.
Because twice the fun, can quickly turn into double-trouble.
Initial Success
A lot of people don't plan on bringing home two puppies, but instead do so on the spur of the moment.
[wp_ad_camp_2]Either due to pressure from the breeder, or because they simply can't bear to leave either one behind.
When you first get home with your two bundles of fur, this situation can make the early transition easier for them both.
They will often curl up together at night, and bounce around together during the day.
The worried cries that new puppy owners normally endure for the first few nights will probably never materialise in a household with a pair of puppies.
What Do Most Breeders Do?
You might have heard that most breeders do not recommend buying two puppies from the same litter.
They will in fact go as far as to say that any breeder who does recommend it, should be regarded at best with suspicion.
Unfortunately, a breeder who suggests you take two puppies is probably only doing so because they need the money, are worried about having to care for the other pup themselves, or because they are unaware of the problems it can cause the new owner.
Why is it a problem?
Two puppies taken home together as littermates share a great bond.
This is the very bond that gave you a couple of great nights sleep, when other new owners were coping with a brand new puppy's sad appeals.
The downside of your puppy bonding strongly with his brother, is the impact this can have on your relationship with your puppy, and with his training.
We are all trainers
Now you may be thinking, "Who cares? I don't want to win agility contests or field trials with my dog, so training isn't important".
But it is.
Every single dog owner is a dog trainer, whether she wants to be or not. From the moment they arrive at our door, we are either inadvertently or deliberately teaching our puppy all sorts of things about us, our environment, and the rules of our human world.
I also bet that even if you don't want an obedience champion, you do want a dog who will walk nicely on the lead, come when you call him and have good manners in the home.
You also want to have a great relationship with him.
To achieve this, you need to be at the center of his universe.
When you have two puppies this can be well nigh impossible, without constantly separating them.
How busy are you?
If you are considering getting two puppies and you don't work or have small children, then you may well make a great success of this endeavour.
What you will need is lots of time on your hands, and the ability to separate your puppies for training purposes.
The early stages of dog training must be carried out alone. Just you and the puppy one-to-one. Having a littermate watching, even from the other side of a gate, is very distracting for a young dog, especially if his brother is getting excited or making a noise.
Careful planning and plenty of time
Proofing against distractions is something that takes place later on, and again, you'll initially need to separate your dogs to succeed.
When you plan your training trips, whether they are in the house, garden or in a secure training field, you will need more than double the amount of time taken by someone with one puppy.
It will also help you to take notes on where your training progresses to each time you carry it out, as it can be hard to remember with just one dog what you have been doing and you don't want to get in a muddle and set your expectations too high if one is taking a little longer to catch on than the other.
More than twice the trouble
If your family life is hectic, or you are short on free time, then it might be worth considering waiting to get a second puppy until the first is a year old.
Puppies are very hard work when they are young, and having two at once will be more than twice as tricky logistically.
If you have a nice age gap between them, you will find that you form a great bond with them both rather than battling for their attention.
If you have plenty of time to devote to your puppies and are still feeling confident having read the above, then there is just one more thing you should consider before you go ahead.
Littermate syndrome
Some dog trainers are concerned that even if you train two puppies separately, they can become so emotionally dependent upon each other through living together that they become very distressed at being apart even for short periods of time.
They can also show fearful reactions to unfamiliar people, dogs or situations. This is believed to be due to their fixation on each other, preventing them from becoming properly socialised to anyone or anything else.
We call this phenomenon littermate syndrome, and it is widely believed to be very common.
Daytime separation
Littermate syndrome is by no means a given if you adopt two puppies at once, but it is something worth considering and arming yourself against.
It is considered to be helpful to separate littermates not just during training sessions, but for portions of the day as well.
This way they get used to being apart, spending time alone, and coming into contact with outside stimulus without their partners support or distraction.
If you are relatively inexperienced as a dog owner, it makes good sense to avoid the risks of littermate syndrome, and the extra time and commitment needed to train litter mates successfully. The inconvenience and potential fallout probably outweigh any advantages in the two puppies growing up together.
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On the other hand, it is worth noting that there are plenty of success stories, from people who have carefully planned out having two puppies.
If you feel you have the time and resources to do so, then this is a choice that only you can make.
Just make sure that you have carefully considered the potential pitfalls in advance, and made firm plans for how to pre-empt and deal with them when they occur.