text:
A website that generates leads. Easy enough, right?
Not so fast, how does a website that is generating leads compare to a website that is NOT generating leads? That is the more important question. Knowing what the goals of a lead generating website are and how to build one is vital to achieving business growth in today's corporate world.
First, let's more precisely define what is a lead generating website. A lead generating website is built with the right design, content, offers, and calls-to-action to clearly guide visitors to take a desired action. The action desired can be anything from signing up for a newsletter, requesting a consultation, making a purchase, or downloading a free e-book.
All of that sounds easy enough, but it has to be done in the right way, and constantly adjusted to maximize leads that are high-quality from the right buyer personas.
Intuitive Web Design
To achieve a successful lead generating website, start with an intuitive website design. With your buyer personas in mind, consider how they categorize your product or service. Build your site so they can find what they are looking for easily and quickly. A website has to load fast and look and function well no matter what device is used. With the right usage of fonts, whitespace, colors, images, and video you will communicate your value proposition easily, building trust with your site visitors. (To accomplish this feat, a UX designer or a lead generation focused marketing agency can help you keep up with the latest web design trends.)
Create the Right Offers
Design the right content offers to engage your clients by providing them with useful information or tools, in exchange for their contact information. If you're selling mortgages, a mortgage calculator could be of use to your client. If you're an interior designer, maybe a lengthy design guide is appropriate. Or if you're in the business of growing businesses, a case study of past successes would be beneficial. Whatever your offer is, make sure it is for the right buyer persona and will be of value enough to encourage them to provide their contact information.
Design Great CTAs with Strategic Placement
CTAs should be on every page. In fact, there should be two on every page. With a primary CTA above the fold, you give a quick option to someone who already knows what action they want to take. This main offer should be the action you want them to make most. And with a more narrowly focused offer further down the page, you may convert someone earlier in the buyer journey so you can nurture them as a lead.
Choose your CTAs strategically based on the buyer persona who is likely to be engaging with the content on that page. Also, follow our guide to create knock-out CTAs and convince visitors to convert.
Landing Pages
Create a simple landing page for every offer making it perfectly clear why the person is opting in. Landing pages are simply a place for your form to exist, where nothing else is distracting the prospect, but they'll know what they are getting. This page is vital to obtaining the lead after they have clicked the CTA.
Lead Generation Forms
A form can make or break the number of leads your site generates. Too long, fewer submissions. Too short, too many unqualified submissions.
When creating your forms, ask yourself what the bare minimum information you need to continue to nurture this lead is. Then ask yourself, what is the bare minimum you need to qualify this lead.
Choosing a slightly longer form and getting fewer, more-qualified leads might be the right choice for you. Additionally, we recommend your forms be different depending on what stage in the buyer's journey you are targeting with that offer. A person in the awareness stage should be required to provide less information, while a person in the decision stage really needs to be qualified.
Lead Generating Blog
In addition to the main pages of your website, a successful lead generating website also features a blog. Blogs are the best way to continuously add content to your website for casting the widest net possible to catch your buyer personas when they are searching online. Not only should your blog provide useful content that your buyer persona is in search of, but it should also be lead generating with a few essential elements.
Every blog should host relevant calls-to-action within the body of the blog itself.
Every blog should have links to other related blogs which could be the catalyst to get the user to take that desired action.
Read How to Write for a B2B Blog for the top tips in creating a blog that gets the job done.
Tracking and Data Management
A great lead generating website should have a marketing automation system for collecting the data from the forms submitted in a single location so you can nurture those leads. It also has to have tracking enabled, so you always know what initiatives drove that user to your website. With a variety of inbound promotion tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and listings on a hundred different websites, informing future marketing campaigns relies heavily on knowing where exactly what sources sent the converting visitors.
The best lead-generating websites certainly include more components than what we have outlined here. That being said, the fundamental requirements of a lead-generating website have been outlined above so you can get started on the right track. After you've built a website with the goal of converting visitors into leads, you can begin the continuous process of testing and tweaking to further increase your lead generation numbers.


text:
World War II Veteran, Whose Military Medals Were Stolen, Gets His Wish for A New Set of Medals Before Christmas
World War II veteran Andrew J. Dodges reached out to Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) in late November with a Christmas wish: to receive a new set of the military service medals he earned while serving in the United States Army. Corporal Dodges' medals, including a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, were stolen from his home.
The process for securing a second set of medals typically takes months. First a servicemember's history must be reviewed by the National Personnel Records Center, then a listing of eligible medals is forwarded to the appropriate department of the military, and finally the medals are shipped out.
Congressman Higgins received confirmation of Corporal Dodges eligibility for medals on December 17, 2018 and his office immediately contacted personnel at the U.S. Department of the Army who worked to collect and put together an express shipment of the medals. And with a little Christmas magic and some help from the Army, the medals arrived on December 20, 74 years after Mr. Dodges earned his medals during service in World War II.
On December 21, 2018, Corporal Andrew J. Dodges received the following medals, presented by Buffalo Recruiting Company Commander Captain Randy D. Warren:
- Bronze Star: awarded to members of the military distinguishing themselves by heroic service while engaged in an action against an armed enemy.
- Purple Heart: presented to soldiers who have been injured or killed in action against the enemy while serving with the U.S. Armed Services. The original Purple Heart, first designated the 'Badge of Military Merit,' was established by General George Washington in 1782.
- Good Conduct Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars
- World War II Victory Medal
- Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award
- Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII
Congressman Higgins said, "Corporal Andrew Dodges and other brave men and women who serve this nation have given each of us the priceless gift of freedom. It is truly an honor for us to help make this happen. We thank the staff at the Pentagon and the leadership here at the Buffalo Recruiting Company for their assistance with this special delivery."
Andrew Dodges was born in Buffalo on October 13, 1925. He was inducted into the United States Army on December 28, 1943 and served as a Squad Leader in the 411th Infantry Regiment, 103rd Infantry Division, Company E. Dodges served in the European Campaign, under General George S. Patton's Army.
One day, in a small French village, Corporal Dodges and men from his troop were sleeping in a fox hole, expecting an attack the next morning. Suddenly mortars began flying from a shed a short distance from the fox hole. Dodges braved the flying ammunition, crawled to the shed, threw in grenades, eliminating the threat. The courageous action saved his fellow soldiers and earned him the Bronze Star.
Corporal Dodges recalls the December 10, 1944, the day he earned his Purple Heart. In Haguenau, France, mortars were raging when he was hit by shrapnel in his left arm, shoulder and neck. With gushing wounds he was transferred by ground to the nearby Army hospital. It was a long, three-month recovery, but he was lucky to be alive and save his arm. He credits the hospital staff; many of the doctors and nurses serving overseas were from Buffalo General Hospital. General Anthony McAuliffe took command and hearing he had wounded men, came to visit Corporal Dodges in the hospital. The Battle of the Bulge was underway and the bombs could be heard from inside the hospital.
Following his discharge from the Army on April 16, 1946, Mr. Dodges used his G.I Bill benefits to earn a degree in engineering from the University of Alabama. He returned to Western New York and fell in love with Maryann McCarthy, a girl from South Buffalo's Old First Ward, whose brother owned Gene McCarthy's Tavern.
Mr. Dodges worked as an engineer, first with the Bureau of Reclamation and then over 40 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District. He was involved in many of the region's transformative public works projects, including construction of the Mount Morris Dam near Letchworth State Park in the late 1940s, construction of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in the 1950s and the 1969 project that "turned off" Niagara Falls. Today, the retired Corporal makes his home in the Town of West Seneca.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Shanah Tovah (Postcard)
Already a member? Sign in
Never miss an occasion with unlimited access to personalized ecards, printable greeting cards, and so much more!
Card Verse
At Rosh Hashanah—Life gives us many blessings, but the nicest kind by far, is knowing certain people who are as special as you are. That's why this brings you wishes when Rosh Hashanah's here, for all the best that life can bring throughout the coming year! Shanah Tovah


text:
Senior iOS Developer (Swift) in Amsterdam
Job Description
Are you a clean code advocate and take pride in your work? And do you want to see your work held in the hands of hundreds of thousands of end users? Then read on, because maybe you will become our Senior iOS Developer in our new mobile team.
Your mission at Safened
While we are innovating banking solutions, your mission after joining our team is to make sure our code is elegant, well-documented, and secure:
- You write well-tested and easily maintainable code independently
- You work with our product owners to implement new features...
- ...and improve the quality of what's there already (Goal: Get rid of the Objective-C leftovers)
- With your eye for detail, you document everything you do with diligence
- In the newly established mobile team, you collaborate effectively in code reviews and general discussions, offering your personal perspective and learning from others ideas
- You truly own your tasks, adapt to changing requirements, and you think strategically about code
You will be working on our SDK which is part of our Know-Your-Customer (KYC) solution for digital onboarding. Our clients already include leading names in global finance and we are growing rapidly: The number of users in touch with the code you will work on is in the hundreds of thousands (and likely even millions) within the next year alone.
- You got 5+ years of professional experience with iOS development under your belt (or more)
- You know your way around both Swift and Objective-C
- You obviously know Xcode (...a no-brainer, we hope!)
- You have experience with unit testing
- You have good communication skills in English
- You already live in Amsterdam or within commuting distance.
Extra points (The Nice-To-Haves)
- You worked on libraries/frameworks before
- You are security-minded and were involved with apps for banking or similar
- You maybe even did some pen testing before
- You have some Dutch or Spanish language skills like most of us ;-)
What you get from us:
At Safened, we care about attracting and retaining excellent people. That's why we don't only offer a stack of the most modern technologies, but also...
The chance to work in a multinational and rapidly growing scale-up that works with leading names in global finance
A competitive salary
25 days of vacation to recharge your batteries
A workplace in our beautiful new office right next to the beautiful Vondelpark in Amsterdam
Daily catered, fresh and tasty lunch with your colleagues
After work drinks in our very own bar on Fridays
High degree of collaboration and autonomy
Crucial role in a highly motivated, talented team
Flat structures and open communication
Ping pong / darts / table tennis, because it is fun... not because it 'was' cool to mention ;)
Who are we?
We are Safened – an award winning and fast growing FinTech scale-up, motivated by a vision to turn financial risk and regulatory challenges into simple and secure solutions. Simple, because we reduce complexity and offer easy-to-integrate solutions to financial institutions and platform businesses. Secure, because we enable our partners to use the world's most stable asset classes while protecting them from fraud, risk and identity theft.
We use state of the art technology and computer vision techniques to deliver the best KYC and Deposits product available in the market. We do this with a fun and international team of like minded people that want to go fast and far. Together.
About Safened


text:
'Less uniform screen'
'highest resolution HDTV reception'
'We were quite happy with the excellent black level and the correspondeng contrast ratio.'
'very simple yet elegant design'
'A cluster of keys at the top of the remote can command other gear that's compatible with the HDMI-CEC control-over-HDMI scheme, but the remote can't control other devices via infrared.'
'impressive 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio'
'great product'
'Sony KDL-46W5100 built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection.'
'the KDL-52XBR9 scored particularly high for brightness and contrast, expertly handling light, dark, and midrange areas within an image.'
'intuitive remote'
'Limited color adjustments'
'Television sets with bigger screens are large enough for the whole family to enjoy and will probably be too much for most small bedrooms.'
'bright, crisp picture'
'The VGA port has also been relocated to the side of the TV which is more convenient given the fact that vga cables protrude quite a bit and can be a problem if the HDTV is mounted on the wall.'
'sports a sleek simple design'
'helpful "Great Picture'
'Auto-contrast control which is on by default is extremely annoying - kicks up and down the brightness/contrast in attempt to improve image quality, distracting and noticeably degrading.'
'decent price'
'impressive dynamic contrast ratio'
'LCD viewing angles are only average.. • There's no RS-232 or IR port..'
'solid contrast ratio'
'The interface is similar to that of the Sony PlayStation3, with a horizontal selection of legible, white text against a black background accompanied with comprehensive explanatory text to enlighten you about the function of each one.'
'Somewhat expensive.'
'helpful "Great picture'
'slim, stylish and sleek design'
'The display is bright for an LCD unit, and can be viewed under most lighting conditions.'
'Favorites Menu
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and video inputs.'
ReviewGist helps you find the best products to buy by making sense of online reviews.
We are currently aggregating 376,500 reviews
covering over 29,474 products.
© 2020 ReviewGist.com. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Every day this week, including today, Iran's leaders have accused the Obama administration of being liars; they have insisted the sanctions are not going to be phased out; they will keep their nuclear architecture; Iran will continue to spin centrifuges; will develop their long-range missiles; and there will be no intrusive inspections, especially on military installations of which there will be none.
What a deal!
Actually, as of today, the Iranians said if the P5+1 thinks sanctions will be phased out – there's no deal.
The president even admitted – accidentally – that by the end of thirteen years, Iran will be free to build nuclear weapons without any breakout time.
There is little doubt that Iran will get everything they want.
No unconventional inspection that'd place Iran under special monitoring is acceptable. Foreign monitoring on #Iran's security isn't allowed.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 9, 2015
All #sanctions should be removed just when the deal is reached. If sanctions removal depends on another process then why we started to talk?
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 9, 2015
Hours after the #talks, Americans offered a fact sheet that most of it was contrary to what was agreed.They always deceive &breach promises.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 9, 2015
This is my favorite tweet.
Islam& reason forbid us from acquiring nukes but #nuclear industry is a necessity for country's future in energy, medicine, agriculture,etc.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 9, 2015
I trust our negotiators but I'm really worried as the other side is into lying & breaching promises; an example was White House fact sheet.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 9, 2015
It's all about the details.The disloyal side may want to stab #Iran in the back over the details;It is too early to congratulate. #IranTalks
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 9, 2015
In an article in Time Magazine, the Supreme Leader of Iran said the U.S. cannot be trusted.
"I have told the officials to not trust the opposing side, to not be fooled by their smiles, to not trust their promises because when they have achieved their objectives they will laugh at you…. After every round of talks they make public comments that they then tell us in private was meant to save face in their own country and to counter their opponents, but this is their own problem and has nothing to do with us."
On the same day that the fact sheet came out from the White House, President Rouhani demanded that all sanctions on Iran be lifted immediately when the deal is concluded. "We will not sign any agreement, unless all economic sanctions are totally lifted on the first day of the implementation of the deal."
Foreign Minister Javad Zarid said almost immediately that removing sanctions immediately is part of the agreement they made.
Another Iranian leader, Kazzem Jalali said on Monday that there is no agreement, just a statement and neither side agrees on what's in it.
Every day this week, the Iranians have said the sanctions will be lifted forever and immediately and they've called the Obama administration liars. Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has made it clear that there will be no inspections of military sites.
Iran's missile defense capability is also non-negotiable according to Dehqan. Iran is developing intercontinental missiles that could reach the United States. He has said that the sanctions failed to slow their progress in this area.
He claims missiles are for defensive purposes and Israel should be worried.
In terms of the sanctions, it could be the first day or one year. it matters little. Once China and Russia drop sanctions, we will become insignificant in the scheme of things. The Ayatollah says it will be the first day but he could be simply moving the goal posts because he knows we might give in.
This morning Javad Zarif said the sanctions will not stand in the way of the deal. The following tweet just came out from reporter Laura Rozen.
See Mogherini/Zarif joint statement on the sequencing of EU/US sanx relief on #Iran: pic.twitter.com/0uvw6tV5Ep
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) April 9, 2015


text:
Make Model
Euro 4
Max Power
Max Torque
Front Suspension
Front Wheel Travel
Rear Suspension
Rear Wheel Travel
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Wet Weight
Fuel Capacity
Yamaha introduces the new 2019 Niken GT Leaning
Multi-Wheel Motorcycle.
Here is the full press release from Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor
Corporation, USA (YMUS), introduced the NIKEN GT Leaning Multi-Wheel (LMW)
motorcycle as a more touring-focused version of the previously released NIKEN.
Featuring a pair of locking quick-release 25-liter ABS side cases, a wider and
taller touring windscreen, comfort seat, heated grips and more, the new NIKEN GT
offers riders the pleasure of cornering confidence combined with comfort and
convenience for longer rides.
options for the Roads of Life
Yamaha has always
been committed to creating innovative and exciting designs that offer riders the
best choice for their needs. Whether riding solo for the commute to work or
spending weeks crossing the continent with a passenger and luggage, Yamaha's
Sport Touring motorcycles provide a world of opportunity to make memories that
will last a lifetime. Combining outstanding sport performance, all-around
versatility and serious long-distance ability, Yamaha's Sport Touring lineup is
designed to appeal to a wide range of riders who are looking to enjoy the many
new experiences, places, and people that they will discover when traveling the
Roads of Life.
Ultimate corner carving experience
The introduction
of the radical NIKEN LMW motorcycle brought a whole new riding experience to the
motorcycle world. Equipped with innovative Leaning Multi-Wheel technology and
dual-tube upside down forks, the NIKEN is built to deliver the most amazing
corner carving experience together with higher rider confidence in all
With a larger
contact patch between the tires and the road surface, the two leaning front
wheels give increased levels of front-end grip that is particularly noticeable
during cornering and braking. It is this unique and dynamic characteristic of
the NIKEN that makes it feel and handle like no other motorcycle. With its
proven ability to deliver the most exciting corner carving experience, this
unique motorcycle is introducing a new era in Sport Touring design.
New NIKEN
GT: Turns have no seasons
The NIKEN's
Leaning Multi-Wheel concept is designed to master adverse conditions, making it
ideally suited to all-weather, four-season riding on the most challenging
mountain roads. Fitted with a range of specialized equipment, the new NIKEN GT
brings added functionality to the LMW concept by offering increased
long-distance touring capabilities together with elevated levels of rider and
passenger comfort.
The NIKEN GT's
wider and taller touring windscreen gives greater upper body protection from the
wind and weather, and the specially designed comfort seat enhances the sport
touring experience for both the rider and passenger. Premium quality
quick-release 25-liter ABS side cases are light, compact, lockable, and easy to
handle. For added convenience, the rear of the carrier base features integrated
passenger grips.
Heated grips
ensure riding comfort in all weather conditions, while the all-LCD instrument
display keeps the rider informed of the warmth level. There's also an extra
12-volt outlet to power or charge various electronic devices. The NIKEN GT model
also comes fitted with a centerstand that facilitates convenient parking, chain
maintenance, and tire inspections on longer trips.
With its
innovative LMW design and radically styled bodywork, the NIKEN GT is always
going to be the center of attention wherever it travels.
Exclusive Features
• All-weather
four-season long-distance Sport Tourer
• Touring
• Comfort seat
• Heated grips
• Lockable,
quick-release 25-liter ABS side cases
• Rear carrier
base with passenger grip
• Centerstand
• Second 12-volt
DC outlet
and NIKEN Key Features
• Radical and bold
Leaning Multi-Wheel design is most advanced and unique in the Sport Touring
• Unrivaled corner
carving experience
• Front end grip
provides confidence for less stress and more fun
• Deep lean angle,
maximum 45 degrees
• Ackerman
steering, double upside down front forks
• Fully adjustable
rear suspension
• 847cc,
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC CP3 engine
clutch, D-MODE, Cruise Control
• Hybrid steel and
aluminum frame


text:
Kettlebell Walking Lunges- 5 Different Ways
Kettlebell Walking Lunges
I love walking lunges.
Because they do two things at the same time; they target your entire lower body, and they give you a heart pumping workout.
Of course, you can use dumbbells but you can a bit more creative with some kettlebells.
Let's take a look at five different ways you can use kettlebells with your walking lunges.
Two Kettlebells At The Rack Position
This variation of a walking lunge is a tough one. To be honest, all the following examples are also tough. But this one will allow you to carry the most weight. So it is physically demanding in that sense.
The placement of the kettlebells in this position will challenge your core stability.
Quick tips on how to get the most of this exercise:
- You want the kettlebells at the rack position. A common mistake is to flare the elbows out while carrying the elbow in this position. That is not a rack hold. Your elbows should be very close to your ribs.
- Don't do sissy lunges. Make sure the back knee comes very close to the ground when you lunge.
Walking Lunges With Presses
Ok fine, this one can be really grueling as well. As if carrying the kettlebells at the rack position wasn't enough, in this variation you have to press the kettlebells as you are standing up from the bottom position of your lunge.
This is a multi-joint exercise that will leave you breathless after a couple of steps (some of you might even like that).
- To press the kettlebells effectively, do not wait to press them after you have stood up. Instead, press them as you are standing up.
- Make sure you fully extend your arms when you complete the press.
- The kettlebell should be directly on top of you, and not in front of you or behind you at the top position.
Walking Lunges With One Kettlebell Overhead
The purpose of this one is not to go too heavy, but just enough to challenge core and shoulder stability.
- Keep a straight arm close to your head.
- Press through the kettlebell's handle. You don't want to hyperextend your wrist.
Walking Lunges With Asymmetrical Loads
You're going to grab two different size kettlebells in this variation. Pick one that is somewhat heavy and pair it with one that is a little less in weight. You should feel this throughout your core.
- Perform a few lunges for a specified length or rep and then switch the kettlebells to the opposite side and continue with your kettlebell walking lunges.
One Kettlebell At The Rack Position And The Other One Overhead
There's a lot going on with this one. You would have to control one kettlebell on top of you while keeping the opposite one at the rack position.
- Take your time with this one. No need to go fast.
- The arm that is being used to rack the kettlebell needs to be close your body
- The arm that is carrying the kettlebell overhead should not deviate away from the body too much,
You may also like..


text:
Odds are you're running a podcast interview or a true crime podcast. They're the most common formats for podcasts in 2019. But they're going to run their course at some point. In the case of podcast interviews (I run one too), there's a big reason why we need to take the next step forward, you and me.
Now…we've gotten things off to a good start, we podcasters. We've established that podcasts matter, that they're great ways to make connections, teach and entertain others, and build a platform for ourselves. But let's first talk about why they work, and why they need to take that next step forward.
Why Podcast Interviews Work
Podcast interviews work well as a format because they follow a proven model that we've seen played out on television over decades: Capable Host interviews Expert (or Celebrity) Guest, who shares their personality, expertise, humor, anecdotes, and personal stories that an audience soaks up. This I think we'll all agree on.
In a podcast interview there are so many areas to cover with any given guest. We all have back stories. We've all had life experiences to share that would blow others' minds, if only we were asked about them. We've learned lessons. We all have expertise in something that would be valuable to share with others.
More people have fought through adversity than we fully appreciate until we've sat down, eyeball to eyeball, and talked with each other.
Interviews allow us to get these perspectives and this wisdom into the world.
From your role as host, podcast interviews work well because you don't necessarily have to be an expert to pull off a good show. You can be a facilitator, a guide who leads people to learn from the expert. And if we're honest, this lowers the barrier to entry for podcasting for many people — you find guests who want to talk to your audience, ask those people questions. Podcast published.
And here's where the 'but' comes in…
Why Podcast Interviews Need to Evolve
But here's the thing.
In the podcasting world, we Capable Hosts may or may not be trained in the art of preparing for or guiding interviews. Hopefully we have innate curiosity, and an interest in our guests and their topics. But most podcasters are not trained in communicating for effectiveness; most podcasters aren't trained to glean deep insights, or to pull something more out of people they communicate with. So the inclination is to wing it.
Many podcasters don't yet grasp how important their own personality is to their own show, let alone their preparation and .
We should be honest with ourselves about this and acknowledge it's a craft. It's not just a matter of showing up and being talkative, or asking a lot of questions ad hoc. Interviewing can be learned, to be sure, but it is a craft that can be done well, or poorly.
I'm writing this article for myself, first and foremost. Despite a career in sales and marketing, with well over the vaunted 10,000 hours in interviewing customers, clients, potential clients, partners, in order to understand a story, I would still say I'm far better at observation than I am at the art of podcast interviews. But because I'm wanting to get better at podcasting, I've been paying closer attention to this over the last few months.
What I've noticed is that there are two missing ingredients in many podcast interviews that makes them very different from the interviews we've watched on television or we've heard on radio. And we can set aside our pride, we may learn something from them.
You'll never want to manage your podcast any other way
The Missing Ingredients
1. The personality and interview talent of the host
When I think about the shows that have captivated me from one episode to the next — and this is true with podcasting as much as it is with television and radio — it's about the host. The guest should always appear to be in the spotlight on a podcast interview, but know this:
A great host knows how to leverage their own personality in working with a podcast guest, so the two are working together to produce a great show.
It's on you, the host, to make this happen. You have to bring more to the table than random questions. You have to bring yourself. To get a taste of what I'm talking about, watch the interaction in this old clip from 1990.
I realize you may not know your guests like a late night talk show may know their guests. You may not run in the same circles. (I also realize some of you are young enough that you have no idea who EITHER of the two men in that video above are! Try to look past that!) Notice how the host brings himself to the show? He's a part of the entertainment, he's not just setting things up for the guest, although that happens too.
Here's another example:
These aren't so much interviews as they are conversations.
I download 40 different podcasts every week to hear what's out there, and almost nobody who conducts a podcast interview is grilling their guests. We're all asking 'softball' (relatively easy) questions. And yet there's so much room for adding our own personalities into our guest conversations and podcasts.
If you've got great guests but you're a mediocre host, you'll get up and down listenership. With great hosting skill and great guests, you'll get subscribers vs. sporadic listeners.
2. The prep and grooming of the guest
There's another reason we've consumed so many celebrity interviews over the decades since television was invented. We love when smart (think James Lipton), or clever (think Conan O'Brien), or both smart and clever (see Dick Cavett above) hosts get their guests to bring their 'A game.'
Not that we should pattern everything we do after American television talk shows, but check out this interesting insight as an answer to the question, "Are talk shows scripted?" on Quora:
A pre-interview call can go a long way to forging this sort of plan with your guest. If you can't pull that off, maybe a custom video you send them? Or maybe you bake in extra time prior to the interview beginning to prep your guest?
Most podcast guests aren't celebrities, or even professional speakers or communicators. They haven't been primed to come ready to share anecdotes, stories, colorful examples, nor do they have quotes and quips at the ready. Sometimes they do, but most of the time they don't.
But you can play your part, like I'm beginning to, in preparing guests to bring more to our podcast interviews.
So What Next?
While I selfishly wrote this article for me, as a call to step up my own game when it comes to conducting podcast interviews, I hope you've gained from it as well. The world doesn't need another 60-minute interview that's bland or lacking in any flair from the host, with all the pressure put upon the guest.
We need to work more closely with our guests to bring shows that have personality and differentiation that's noticeable early in the show, as well as throughout. Good luck…to both of us.


text:
I was glancing at my Facebook page, and one post stood out as the most popular post of the year so far.
This one:
I… I'm not entirely certain what to make of that. 🙂 Except to say that I love you all for not being repulsed by my "Eeeww!" face. 🙂
p.s. Have you read Sugared yet? I heart Kimmie & Josh. 🙂


text:
Really though will California over rule you? Becaise there a lot of republican voters there that since cally is a winner takes all state may as while not vote same for a Texas Democrat. Your system means many peoples votes are Basicaly worthless.
Well Trump still would of won...
Clinton only won a few states with 60+ percent, it just happened to be large population states. Trump won a far more states with 60+ percent.
By in large the states Trump won trump won by a larger margin, but their smaller less populous states.


text:
Author(s): Timothy Zahn
In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn's rise to power-uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history.
Timothy Zahn is one of science fiction's most popular voices, known for his ability to tell very human stories against a well-researched background of future science and technology. He won the Hugo Award for his novella Cascade Point and is the author of sixteen science fiction novels, including the bestselling Star Wars trilogy: Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising and The Last Command; the novels Conquerors' Pride, Conqueror's Heritage, and Conquerors' Legacy; three collections of short fiction; and the two novels in The Hand of Thrawn sequence, Specter of the Past and Vision of the Future. He lives in Oregon, USA.


text:
Quick Booking Request
Message not sent. Please fill in the boxes highlighted below.
Message sent
Thank you, we will be in contact shortly.
Thank you, we will be in contact shortly.
Latest News
1st June 2020
Portugal DMC Events Chat with Fernanda
Comporta, Portugal - My Special, Safe and Chic Place It's time for me to tell you all about a wild location that�s has been Portugal's mos...
21st April 2020
Croatia DMC Reminds You It Is A Luxury Destination
We are committed to making life easier for event planners. All around the world we facilitate access to the best DMC�s so that meetings...
23rd March 2020
Why Event Planners Select Our Destination Management in Japan
There is so much to do and see in Japan, especially if you are combining this trip with meeting and or incentive travel. if you are going...
24th February 2020
Why Choose a DMC as Your Business Partner
If you are looking to plan a successful trip a great DMC can make the difference. A DMC provides invaluable local and specialist...
27th January 2020
The Benefits of Motivating Event Planners through Incentive Travel
Everyone needs a little reward to keep them motivated at their day job and what can be better than enjoying some rays of sunshine or maybe...


text:
Have you used up all your annual leave or banking it for a family holiday? Are you worrying about finding someone to look after your children during the holidays or simply don't know how to entertain them all holidays? Then worry no more…. Adventure Alternatives has designed a fun and engaging School Holiday Camp for Years 7 to 11.
What makes this camp unique is the selection of adventure based activities coupled with some relaxing activities to recharge and create a holistic and rewarding camp. With 24hour supervision, a full selection of adventurous activities, fresh and healthy menu, engaging instructors who are there to support your child, it will be a holiday your kids will thank you for.
Want to know more? CLICK HERE http://www.


text:
I anledning jubileet har Dag Bakka skrevet en bok om skipsmeglere og shipping i de siste to århundre. Boken er ferdig trykket og alle medlemmene får et eksemplar av foreningen.
Dag Bakka ble engasjert for å skrive boken allerede i 2007. Hans bakgrunn og erfaring fra tidligere bokprosjekter understreker hans sterke engasjement og tilhørighet til det maritime miljøet.
Syv år senere sitter vi nå med resultatet foran oss. Boken med tittel «With a global mission» innfrir i aller høyeste grad våre forventninger til dette prosjektet. Han har skrevet en fengende historie om Bergens sjøfartshistorie fra tiden på tidlig 1800-tallet med få privilegerte meglere, frem til tiden i dag med det mangfoldet av skipsmeglere som du nå er en del av i landets største og sterkeste maritime by.
Historien viser hvordan vårt yrke har utviklet seg over 200 år. Det forteller om endringer, utvikling, medgang, motgang og krig. Hvordan skipsmeglerne tok vare på hverandre og deres enker på 1800-tallet, hvordan vi sto sammen under andre verdenskrig, og hvordan vi bygget oss opp igjen etter krigen. Du vil også lese om shipping revolusjonen på 60-tallet, krisen på 70 og 80-tallet, og hvordan vi reiste oss igjen i nye konstellasjoner og roller.
Vi har gleden av å gi denne boken til alle våre medlemmer som en liten takk for din støtte til foreningen vår.
Her er et utkast fra boken:
The role of the shipbroker is scarcely mentioned in early maritime history. Yet, it is hard to believe that the role of a mediator, connecting parties, arranging transfer and safe payment, or acting as local agent to visiting vessels was not a part of the waterfront business since medieval times.
The first reference to a broker in Scandinavia was actually in Bergen, where Hans Fort on July 7th, 1641, was appointed as a chartered broker, required to act as intermediary between foreign merchants or between foreign and local merchants, including the resident Hanseatic traders.
Further instructions as to the broker's profession is outlined in the "Broker Articles" of 1684, issued by the King in Copenhagen for Denmark and Norway. Here, the broker was required to be sworn in by the City magistrate, he was not to undertake any trade of his own account and he was to be remunerated according to the issued tariff. In effect, he was to be protected by privilege, in keeping with the Mercantile policy of the day.
It seems that the broker's domain was eventually split into two functions, that of bill and commodity broker and of customs clearance. By 1814 there were two ship clearance brokers in Bergen, Johan S Keütel and Johan König Westley, both of whom had been in business for many years.
There must have been ample reasons for regulations in the field, since an MP for Arendal, the leading maritime town on the South Coast, set the process for a Broker Act in motion, signed by the King on September 8th, 1818.
The main statutory elements were as follow:
§ 1 Brokers are appointed and chartered by the local Magistrate subject to approval by the Government.
§ 2 The number of brokers to be decided by the Magistrate and to be as many as required.
§ 3 Only persons of irreproachable repute, particularly with regard to the Customs, would be eligible. Priority to be given to applicants who by ill fortune, though no personal fault, have lost their fortune in trade and forfeited their class.
§ 4 The applicant is to undergo examination to prove his knowledge of trade in general and brokerage in particular.
§ 5 In towns where several brokers are appointed, no one should be chartered as bill and commodity broker as well as shipbroker, neither should brokers be allowed to associate and carry out their profession in company. Only in case of shipwreck when wreck and cargo is to be sold, should a shipbroker be allowed to deal with transaction of commodities.
§ 6 Every appointed broker should enter all deals in a ledger authorized by the Magistrate, stating date and details.
§ 7 The broker to be bound by professional secrecy.
§ 8 The broker is not to make any alteration to an entered agreement.
§ 9 Brokers are not permitted to leave business decisions to their confidential clerk. In case of illness, the broker is to seek Constitution (temporary authorization) for his clerk. A broker may, however, authorize his confidential clerk to undertake customs clearance for vessels and cargo. Such authorization is to be signed by the Magistrate.
§ 10 Brokers are not to close any business with others than licensed traders or otherwise authorized persons.
§ 11 The contract note is to be issued immediately, at the latest within 4 hours, duly signed by the broker.
Further, the Act stipulated that brokers were not permitted to engage in trading on their own, neither in forwarding, shipowning or bill transactions.
Other requirements specified that the shipbrokers were bound to assist merchants and seafarers in all aspects of clearance of ship and cargo and to be responsible for providing the vessel with all necessary papers. They were also to assist the Customs for final clearance and not to settle final accounts with master or owner or release the vessel's documents until every liability on ship and cargo had been cleared. The brokers' income were stipulated by law by a detailed tariff.
In Bergen, the Magistrate and his councillors decided to appoint two shipbrokers, namely the two who were already in business. Johan Keütel was duly authorized and sworn in, whereas Johan König Westley apparently just kept on. Only in 1825 Westley was appointed, without taking his official examination, as he had been doing customs clearance since 1787.


text:
Display Tender LCC005471
This page displays the details of a tender. See the detailed help in each section for specific information.
Logan City Council is seeking to establish an arrangement with supplier/s for the following categories:
Part A: Pre-printed stationery; and
Part B: General printing.
The final date for accepting questions regarding this tender via the LG Tenderbox forum, is 5:00pm Thursday, 2 June 2016. Any questions after this date will not receive a response.
Forum posts cannot be posted after 7 June 2016 02:00 PM
The online forum provides a place to comment and obtain further clarification if needed.
In order to submit or comment on a post you must be logged-in and have downloaded the documents.
Comments cannot be posted after 7 June 2016 02:00 PM.
Please note that the use of the forum for supplier self-promotion is unacceptable and may result in the supplier having their account suspended. Such posts shall not be responded to or published on the forum.
We reserve the right to invite Tenderers to change their tenders as per Section 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012


text:
Brand : Panerai WatchesSeries : Panerai RadiomirGender : MensCaseMaterial : 18k White GoldDial Color : Black - 'sandwich' dialClasp : Leather - Black hand-sewn alligatorBezel :18k White GoldMovement : Hand-wound mechanicalClasp : Leather - Black hand-sewn alligatorWater Resistant : 30 meters (100 feet).Crystal :Sapphire - Anti-reflective (1.9mm thick)Blued screws. Glucydur balance wheel, KIF Parechoc anti-shock device.Baton hour and minute hands in pink gold. Large arabic numerals at 3,6,12. Sandwich dial is composed of two juxtaposed plates. The top plate is perforated allowing the lower plate's Superluminova coating to show through, providing maximum legibility. This coating was formerly Radiomir - a zinc sulphide, radium bromide and mesothorium composite - from which the watch derives part of its name.
Product 1/45
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 11 December, 2013.


text:
Today on Radio Riel's Main stream: music of the Baroque period, with works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Rameau and more.
Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org. Today's music originates from the music library of Gabrielle Riel.


text:
Opened in 1979 in Shinagawa, Tokyo, dedicated to contemporary art, Hara Museum of Contemporary Art treats a wide range of contemporary culture including art, design, architecture and music. The building, designed by Jin Watanabe in 1938, is also famous as a rare example of early Showa-era architecture.
Hara Museum ARC opened in 1988 in Shibukawa, Gunma as an annex to the Hara Museum also for showing their abundant collection of overseas and domestic artworks. Its dark, wooden buildings, designed by Arata Isozaki, stand in beautiful contrast to its natural surroundings, providing an expansive environment for enjoying art.


text:
Black Latin or Ballroom Performance Trouser Pants for Boys. Available with Stripe or Pockets B001
Choose between Satin Stripe with no pockets, or Pockets with no satin Stripe.
Brand Name: JEAVAE
Dance Type: Latin, Ballroom
Model Number: B001
Material: Stretch Polyester
Gender: Boys
Color: Black
Size: 1.7-2.8
Styles: With Satin Stripe, and Without Satin Stripe


text:
Contact Us
Welcome to Danngnews Contact Us page.
Please use the contact details given to contact the best person at Danngnews to answer your question or resolve your issue.
Give us Scoop / Submit a press release :
Do you have a news tip, firsthand account, information, photos about a news story or press release to pass along to our editors? Email us at email@example.com
Press Inquiries
Journalists and industry analysts can contact the Danngnews press office by emailing email@example.com
Advertising :
Interested in advertising? please contact: email@example.com
Work with Us :
If you are interested in working for Daily Post, please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Rights and Permissions:
To obtain republishing rights for original Daily Post content or If you are a copyright owner/agent thereof and you believe that any of the content on Daily Post infringes upon your copyright. Please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Report a Technical Problem
Send us information on technical issues you may be having with the site by emailing: email@example.com
Community issue
- To report an issue, question or problem with comments, accounts, users, your profile, or the moderation of comments. please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
- Final day - Ndoto Cohort 1
View more pictures
AMCEThub is an innovation space located at Al-maktoum college which puts effort on discovering, nurturing and mentoring Universities students and communities with Innovative technological and entrepreneurship solutions to problems facing their community.
To be a platform for innovation, creativity, capacity building and community development by the year 2022.
To become a leading center for innovation, creativity and technology for youth in Tanzania.
This is an 8 to 12 weeks program which focuses on unlocking great potential of youth by providing them with technological and entrepreneurial skills that support them in creating solutions based on problems that are facing their community. Within 8 to 12 weeks interns are able to come up with innovative solutions and at the end of the program they present prototype of the solution that target to solve the problem.Apply now
This is a program that focuses on mentoring people who have ideas but lack enough skills to turn their ideas into business models. The Hub provides capacity building to these people based on their ideas and mentor them from the beginning of the idea, shape these ideas up to business stage.
The targeted attendees of this program are primary and secondary school students whereby AMCET Innovation Hub provide them programing skills and other soft skills that enable them to solve different problems in their society using technology.
We offfer a shared space for independend activities.
Things that you expect to get from AMCET Innovation hub.
Community will work on real time projects which can be scaled and commercialized.
Comprehensive programs to transform their ideas to early stage businesses.
It will help universities and community to become competent in the job market at the same time to be job creators.
Lecturers will become coaches, possessing both technical skills and business skills.
Enhancing universities technical skills (coding and management) and enhancing their soft skills.
"Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road."
"You May not know what is going to happen when you try, But if you Don't try nothing is going to happen.....Innovate"
"Technology Needs More Women...Innovate"
Introduction to Android App development.
Getting in Deep on Android App development.
Development of 3D printer.
+255 652592649
+255 652861044
We are at AL-maktoum College of Engineering and Technology


text:
|LEGO → System → Seasonal
40020 Halloween Set is a Seasonal Halloween set released in 2011.
40020 Halloween Set consists of three small builds including a Pumpkin, a ghost and a Pumpkin. It is also a polybag set.
- Oddly, this set does not come with any instructions, as most sets do, but instead it simply has pictures of the three models included in the set, and the builder has to reconstruct them from the images.
LEGO.com Description
|This is a description taken from LEGO.com. Do not modify it. (visit this item's product page)
Say "Happy Halloween" with 3 classic characters!
Build 3 iconic Halloween characters in classic LEGO® style! Each set includes a buildable ghost, bat and pumpkin! Makes a great Halloween decoration, activity or alternative for trick-or-treaters!
See also
External links
Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.


text:
With the exception of the session and persistent cookies required to ensure the website use safety and session cookies required for the purpose of age verification, we save cookies on your device only if you consent to it. By clicking the "Accept" button you agree to saving cookies on your device and using them for analytical purposes as well as in order to ensure the comfort of using the website.
To remember your choice regarding the acceptance or rejection of cookies we will save an additional cookie on your device for no longer than 1 year. By appropriately adjusting your browser settings you can delete the already saved cookies or block saving of new cookies. More information can be found in Stock Spirits Group Privacy Policy https://www.stockspirits.com/privacy_cookies.aspx
Stock Polska was listed among the most innovative companies of 2015, according to the Wprost weekly magazine. During the INNOWATORY WPROST* 2015 gala, the company was presented with the Innovation Gene Award for its revolutionary product – Stock Prestige Sparkling Vodka.
[SPV Innovation Gene Award] The Innovator Awards are presented... Read more
Within the traditional and well established category of clear vodkas, Stock Polska is marketing a revolutionary product, the first Polish sparkling vodka – Stock Sparkling. The product appeared in stores only a few weeks ago, but the producer of Stock Sparkling has already received the Innovation Gene award in the INNOWATORY... Read more


text:
|Stephen Brooks
2003-10-29 10:07:24
|Let's try this again: v4.32f RAR file, ZIP file.
Corrections made are as follows:
Barring any corrections, I'll make this "gold" on Friday, at which time I'll try to merge any already-sent "beta" results with the real version.
It doesn't make any sense: that's why they call it "virtual"
2003-10-29 13:17:20
|Downloaded and running (P4 - 2.4Ghz - 1 thread)
Keep smiling... it makes people wonder what you're up to
|[OCAU] badger
2003-10-29 14:56:50
|still doesn't work on the k6, but running fine on my other machine here. save works again.
edit: looks like I jumped in too fast. I tried a save file from v432e. It claimed it didn't exist and then deleted it! I assume that this is on purpose? e and f save files not compatible?
seems to pick up the f save files though...
www.BadgerMotorsport.tk Proudly sponsored by GRX-Computers
|Stephen Brooks
2003-10-30 01:41:18
quote:Good point... I'd forgotten myself, but then I found this line:
if (strcmpi(str,VERSTRING)) {fclose(in); DeleteFile(AUTOSAVE); return 0;}...which does exactly this. I reckon it's necessary in case I change the format of the autosave files - carrying over old files would result in the newer version loading trash.
It doesn't make any sense: that's why they call it "virtual"
2003-10-30 10:29:01
|Viewresults dies with no error message when I attempt to press A or F from the main histogram screen, otherwise, seems to work fine.
(Athlon Thunderbird, Win 98)
2003-10-30 11:36:49
|Just returned the first 36 'f beta' results:
20031030-192737 36 results sent to stephenbrooks.org
I hope they are usable.
No problems encountered so far. No queue was created either (yet?)... perhaps just coincidence ?
Keep smiling... it makes people wonder what you're up to
|Stephen Brooks
2003-10-31 15:57:43
|I'll look into this on Monday. I'm not releasing this as 'gold' on Friday (today) because it would be rash to do so without at least checking the sent results and maybe that viewresults thing.
It doesn't make any sense: that's why they call it "virtual"
2003-10-31 16:54:58
|David,. Did you add the 100/500 sample file to your Results.dat, if so check to see you do not have a space
(or extra blank line) between the end of SolenidsTo15cm and tantalumradz------.
-------------------- Should look like this -------------------------
8.569903 (1496.6 Mpts) [v4.32e] {48678F85}
0.007470 (4.6 Mpts) [v4.32e] {42AE0D70}
------------------------------- Not like this -----------------------------
8.569903 (1496.6 Mpts) [v4.32e] {48678F85}
0.007470 (4.6 Mpts) [v4.32e] {42AE0D70}
I found I had the same problem, just after I up dated sample file!
Life the Universe and Everything!
[This message was edited by Boots on 2003-Nov-01 at 1:03.]
[This message was edited by Boots on 2003-Nov-01 at 1:04.]
2003-11-02 14:51:30
|Spot on, Boots - looks like the "sample100.txt" file I had has a terminating CR/LF or suchlike that isn't taken into account when the next new result is added.
Simple to fix, anyway, thanks.
|Stephen Brooks
2003-11-03 00:59:12
quote:Or rather, you've got to retain the CRLF after the end of the last line in sample100.txt even when you add it onto the end of your file. Muon will write "RESULT,CRLF", so assumes if there are any previous lines in the file they all have a terminating CRLF, though in a text editor this is sometimes hard to spot.
Maybe I could devise some special way of writing to the file that adds the final CRLF though...
It doesn't make any sense: that's why they call it "virtual"
2003-11-03 10:55:33
I merely renamed the sample100.txt to results.dat. I didn't edit it in any way.
The first two results that were created were appended to the .dat file, on the line following the terminating CR/LF, so something weird happened.
2003-11-03 22:32:34
|The 'f' version is working perfectly here.
It will run a queue.txt that was started on another version with no problem.
I tried some old junk queues from the 'b' version and it finished it without a complaint.
It will not end a queue after one run if it is a loser, though. That would be a major improvement in the future if it could be done.
2003-11-03 22:52:20
|This version still won't run on the two Windows 98 Intel/AMD systems I posted about before. Stephen, have you already looked into this, or is it still on the TO-DO list (since I don't seem to be the only one with this problem)?
Dutch Power Cow.
|Stephen Brooks
2003-11-04 00:27:17
quote:It won't _start_ a queue unless the result is pretty high (i.e. higher than your .dat file's rechecked results) already. And I don't see how you can figure out if a result is a "loser" after one run, since if I only ran results for one run there'd be no point in having a queue
[DPC]Stephan202's error is probably related to [OCAU]Badger's error, which I tried for ages to fix with no results. Better to run find-a-drug or something on the systems that don't like Muon for now.
It doesn't make any sense: that's why they call it "virtual"
|Stephen Brooks
2003-11-04 05:08:16
|Right, well the version that's uploaded at the moment identifies itself just as "v4.32f". It seems to be pretty good (in the interim I fixed a bug that was causing an intermittent crash here). If there prove to be more problems I'll go onto version
It doesn't make any sense: that's why they call it "virtual"
2003-11-04 06:14:35
|Sorry Stephen, will this also be a beta????? I like......
Life the Universe and Everything!
|[OCAU] badger
2003-11-04 15:13:12
|is there a difference between f beta and f, ie should I bother to change to f form f beta?
www.BadgerMotorsport.tk Proudly sponsored by GRX-Computers
2003-11-06 23:20:12
|One thing I've noticed with this version is that when I run the background mode I do not get multiple thread ability. My Dual Xeon is only using one processor. Not a big deal as I just used Firedaemon to run the console version as a system service and it hides the command line window and uses both of my threads listed in the config.txt so it's basically just like using the background client in the end. Just figured you'd like to know the issue just in case others havn't caught it and are thinking they are getting full use out of it on multi-processor systems. Although it could just be a localized problem with my system, but I doubt it . Good luck =)
Friends help friends move....
REAL friends help friends move dead bodies.
|Stephen Brooks
2003-11-07 01:04:07
|I run with 4 threads here and it's actually unstable (over periods of 24 hours or so). I'm going to have a look into this. One thing to bear in mind is that sometimes (when there are very few particles, or the program is doing initialisation) multithreading won't be being used, so here I get 25% usage for periods when it is starting up a unit. Strange you should only find this with the background client though.
Badger: you bothered posting here, which is probably more work than downloading the new client If anything's changed it'll just be the 2 EXEs, so you could stop muon and overwrite them, then restart.
HB Pencils, also sold as "Moron's Choice" Graphite Cigars.
2003-11-09 10:14:33
|Okay, here's an update of my above findings. When I posted the previous about the background client using only one of my 2 threads, I have found that when using the FireDaemon client and setting the background version as a service it only uses 1 thread. When I launch the background client normally it does use the right amount of threads. Not sure why FireDaemon blocks a thread from being used on the background version but it did on my system, but only for the background. The cmdline version ran great as a service utilizing both threads. Food for thought
Friends help friends move....
REAL friends help friends move dead bodies.
|[OCAU] badger
2003-11-09 15:02:08
I have changed this machine already, but there is a bit more work changing the other which have no/little net access...
www.BadgerMotorsport.tk Proudly sponsored by GRX-Computers
|[OCAU] badger
2003-11-10 16:06:04
|one thing i noticed, is that when i changed, it deleted my save file from 432f beta... same as going from e to f.
www.BadgerMotorsport.tk Proudly sponsored by GRX-Computers
2003-11-12 11:39:17
|How can I find how much results i've sent?


text:
Hong Kong
(Corporate Fax)
Fax007 an environmental friendly approach of fax communication.
Fax is a conventional information delivery method and is still indispensable for business communication nowadays. However, fax server not necessary to be expensive IT investment. If you have installed or plan to install fax server, it is time to refresh what you need and the cost involved.
Fax007 is an enterprise grade fax solution to fax enable email user, application system without capital expenditure. Company staff can easily receive fax to email inbox and send fax using the email way, there is no learning curve. Of course, you can also integrate fax functionality with business application such as send out invoice, statement by fax easily.
If you are interested in our Fax007 solution, please fill in the form to let us know of your fax needs.


text:
Keeping Up With Social Media Trends
Whether you work in online marketing or it's simply part of your marketing plan for your business, there's no denying that staying informed is the name of the game. With updates happening constantly and new features being released across different platforms left and right, it's important to know how these changes affect you and how you can use them to your advantage.
This may sound intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Let's walk through a few different ways you can keep yourself in the know.
If you're into podcasts, they can be a great way to soak up information about what's happening in social media. You can listen on your drive to work, on your lunch break, or on your commute home. Consider checking out:
- Social Pros- Hosted by Jay Baer and Adam Brown and named the best marketing podcast in the 2015 Content Marketing Awards, this podcast gives you an insight into the minds of many social media leaders.
- Marketing Smarts- While some episodes are more social media focused than others, it's a great place to learn about all things marketing.
- Masters of Scale- Hosted by Reid Hoffman, one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, this podcast features talks with big names in social media such as Mark Zuckerberg.
As those of you who listen to podcasts may already know, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are tons of marketing and social media podcasts out there just waiting to be heard!
Read Up
Similar to the news, checking reliable sites for social media updates is a great way to stay in the loop. The more you read, the more you know. You might even consider starting a "Marketing Monday" email chain at work and taking turns sending out interesting and relevant articles each week. Resources we love:
- AdWeek's Social Pro Daily– Here you'll find everything from how to use a new feature to what trends you can expect to see online to how other big brands are using social media in their marketing campaigns.
- Sesame Communications Blog– Visiting our blog is a great way to stay in the loop because we not only keep you informed on what's happening to social media, we find ways to apply that information specifically to dental and orthodontic practices.
- Social Media Today– From tips to updates, Social Media Today offers a diverse mix of social media happenings you should be aware of.
Be Active
This probably won't come as a surprise to you, but being active online is without a doubt one of the best and easiest ways to stay up to date. The more you do something, the more intuitive it becomes. Oftentimes new features build upon existing ones, so building up that knowledge and familiarity with social media will help enable you to adapt quicker when the inevitable changes arrive.
It's also very common for tools like Facebook and Instagram to give pop-up like updates when you sign in or open their app letting you know when there's a new feature. They'll often accompany said pop-up with steps on how you can start using the new feature, too.
While social media is in fact always changing, having trustworthy sources of information to refer to will help you conquer any changes that come your way. Keep doing your homework and you'll be just fine. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to our Sesame Social team!
—Michelle Hammond, Social Media Specialist, Sesame Communications


text:
Tips and tricks on making the best out of your digital nomad life, fostering deeper connections, and building better businesses.
Living in the digital age has transformed society in many ways. According to Internet World Stats, there are over 4.5 billion internet users worldwide as of June 2019. With new technology and increased access all over the globe, staying connected is easier than ever. It's also changed the way we approach work. The rise of global internet connectivity has also seen the rise of digital nomads — what Animalz Content Marketing Manager Clifford Chi describes as remote workers who rely on devices with wireless internet capabilities to do work outside of the typical office setting. If you're a digital nomad who wants to take your career to the next level, then here are tips for doing just that.
Nurturing Your Whys
Writer and digital nomad Kristin Wilson lists the common stumbling blocks for people living the lifestyle, including lack of funds, inflexibility, loneliness, and lack of clarity. In order to avoid falling into these traps, you need to nurture your whys. Why did you choose this lifestyle? What do you hope to achieve? When do you want to achieve it? By staying true to yourself and being clear about your reasons, plans, and goals, you can avoid the aimlessness that traps so many nomads.
Having the Right Mindset
Being a digital nomad means that you won't have the same career trajectory and security that your peers or former colleagues do. More than ever, you'll have to think on your feet and be constantly on the lookout for new projects. Thus, keeping an optimistic mindset is key to success as a digital nomad. Digital Nomad Explorer recommends that you maintain your level of self-motivation, as it provides fuel for the drive to success. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by failure, and instead strive to go bigger and better the next time.
Treating it as Your Own Business
Being a digital nomad means you are your own boss, so treating yourself as the sole proprietor of your own business wouldn't be too far off the mark. While there are many ways for you to ensure that your business is successful, hitting the right mix can be pretty difficult. Daydreaming in Paradise contributor James Gonzales shares the concept of self-awareness and how it is the main driving force en route to success. As a digital nomad, you are fully invested in the business of you, and cultivating self-awareness will help you be aware of your weaknesses and stay in control.
Connecting with People
Being a digital nomad means that you're on your own most of the time, but just because you don't have officemates doesn't mean you don't have collaborators. Striving to meet new people and create new networks is beneficial not only because it helps you fight off the loneliness of being your own boss, but also because it can open opportunities for collaboration and new projects. The Outside Blog lists five steps to becoming a digital nomad through networking, including joining global and regional nomad networks, and meeting other digital nomads offline.
Need more tips on how to stay 'on' while working online? Check out our Productivity Series, where we talk to real people and experts about finding the right balance between work and play.
Written by Joana Burgess


text:
London Biggin Hill Airport is announcing a new apprenticeship scheme to open up a variety of career paths in the aviation industry to local people.
Working in association with East Surrey College, the airport said it is aiming to recruit five apprentices, whose main duties will be to assist trained airport professionals with the daily operation of the hangar and ramp.
Natalie Smith, HR manager at London Biggin Hill, said: "This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and developing organisation. The new apprenticeship scheme will ensure our clients continue to receive an extraordinary customer experience at the airport, as well as helping to fulfil our commitment to providing jobs for the local community. In the last 12 months we've increased employment at the airport from 1,000 to 1,300 roles, a real boon for those living in the area."
Leon Bartholomew, Ramp Coordinator at London Biggin Hill Airport, added: "In this job we support some of the world's most elite clients and corporations on a daily basis, so we have a real responsibility to our customers to maintain the highest possible levels of professionalism and service. It's a great team and we're looking forward to seeing it grow."
Richards Brooks, East Surrey College, commented: "The prospect of gaining experience at Europe's fastest growing business aviation airport will appeal to a number of our students, particularly those looking to work in aviation or customer service-focussed roles."
The new scheme follows the announcement of the on-site London Aerospace & Technology College, set to launch in September 2019.
Applications for the apprenticeship close on September 30. Further information and details of how to apply at www.bigginhillairport.com/vacancies


text:
| • Ag Skills CDE Resources
• Ag Biotechnology
• Ag Communications
• Ag Mechanics
• Ag Sales
• Agronomy
• Dairy Cattle Evaluation
• Enviro. & Nat. Resources
• Farm Business Management
• Floriculture
• Food Science
• Forestry
• Horse Evaluation
• Livestock Evaluation
• Marketing Plan
• Meats Evaluation
• Milk Quality & Products
• Nursery/Landscape
• Poultry Evaluation
• Soils Evaluation
• Vet Science
• Leadership CDE Resources
• Leadership CDE Rules
• Accommodation Form (PDF)
|Agricultural Skills CDEs are held throughout the year, starting in April at the State Leadership Conference and ending in October with the State FFA Soils CDE. Please contact the event chairperson with questions regarding the respective event. Official rules that govern all Agricultural Skills CDEs are included as part of each event's rules listed on the left.
Team entries and member registration is done through Iowa FFA Online. Chapters must enter a team through "DMChapters" and then mark participants in "DMRoster." There is no fee for FFA Chapters that enter for the respective event at least two weeks prior to the event date. By rule, entries made in DMChapter within 2 weeks of the event date will be assessed a $50 late fee.
Direct yourself to the tab on the left side of the page for current and past CDE resources and materials. Please check back often for updates.
Iowa FFA Career Development Events are made possible with support from the Iowa FFA Foundation.


text:
[19.3 UserZoom Summer Release] The Complete Experience for UX Results
Quick Insights into Any UX Question.
UserZoom's 19.3 Summer Release completes our all new Results experience, with a streamlined UI and new charts, graphs, and filtering capabilities for any UX question or study in UserZoom. Specifically, this evolution of our Results experience includes new visualization and analysis capabilities for both Tree Tests and Click Tests.
Join this on-demand customer webinar, where our Product team will update you on what's new in this release and how you can leverage the new capabilities to your advantage.
The webinar includes an overview of:
- What's new with Click Tests Results, and how you can leverage them to quickly see, and measure, how users react and respond to designs including prototypes, wireframes, images, and sketches.
- What's included with new Tree Test Results, and how these changes help you see how users group and find items to validate site structures and improve navigation
- Other changes and enhancements included within this release, and an early opportunity to understand our product roadmap for the rest of the year - including UserZoom's acquisition of Validately


text:
Nigeria has been ranked second worst country in the world in the use of sovereign wealth funds.
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, according to the Fiscal Monitor report released today, ranked Qatar the first worst nation in the world.
The index was compiled using the corporate governance and transparency scores of the sovereign wealth funds and the size of assets as a percentage of 2016 GDP of the countries considered.


text:
On July 20th, the CNBC Fast Money panel discussed Bitcoin's massive rally this week with Brian Kelly, the Founder and CEO of the financial firm BKCM LLC. Kelly also conveyed his thoughts on Stellar overtaking Litecoin on the cryptocurrency rankings recently.
The 'cryptocurrency war', as of late, has had an impact on Bitcoin and its rally. According to Kelly, the market dynamics have changed in the course of two weeks, compared to earlier. He said:
"The character of the market has appeared to have changed. For most of this year, every rally was met with aggressive selling. That has changed over the last two weeks. The potential for a currency war could be a tailwind for Bitcoin going forward."
Since Kelly was not present for the discussion physically, he had also sent a message on Stellar Lumens [XLM]. It stated that Stellar falls under cryptocurrencies as well as a blockchain platform. More so, this feature makes it 'more valuable' than Litecoin [LTC], which was overtaken to stand on the 6th position by Stellar earlier this week, on the criterion of market cap.
The message further conveyed that Stellar's partnership with IBM is interesting, and could lead to more value-addition to the products to be built on the Stellar platform.
Dan Nathan, another crypto-expert at the panel, the Co-Founder and Editor at RiskReversal.com spoke about the Bitcoin rally. He said:
"You talked about what changes this week, so we're up 25% from the lows and in Q2 we had a 58% rally of off the lows and in Q1 we had a 100% rally. They all made lower lows so you gotta go back and look at those lows from a couple of weeks ago, they really have to hold there, other than going round the entire move."
Another expert also shared his views on Stellar. He marked that Stellar was founded by the same people who founded Ripple. He also speculated a capital flight from Ripple into Stellar, provided that Stellar is actually a transaction based coin and is required to be utilized to make transactions.
Jeb McCaleb is the Founder of Ripple, post which he also founded Stellar.
Stellar's recent achievements include being one of the coins to be announced as a potential listing by the leading cryptocurrency trading platform, Coinbase. Earlier in the week, the cryptocurrency also received a Sharia certification, which made it the first Distributed Ledger Technology [DLT] to be accepted in the Islamic markets.
Attila Wang, a Bitcoin enthusiast and follower, on the discussion, commented:
"Hopefully BK is right this time. At lease right once for God's sake."
Another crypto-follower, Gary Porter exclaimed:
"Jesus, are you kidding me? Brian Kelly? ZERO credibility, have you ever tracked his predictions? He sucks!"
Another news follower and Twitter user, DontFearAndLoathXRP, also wrote:
"Let me say this as politely as I can: That was some of the dumbest shit I've ever heard."
The post Brian Kelly on Bitcoin [BTC]'s price rally and Stellar [XLM]'s overtake of Litecoin [LTC] appeared first on AMBCrypto.


text:
|Ford Cougar (Europe)
|Ford Europe
|Also called
|Mercury Cougar (United States)
1998–2001 (Britain)
|Flat Rock, Michigan, United States/Köln, Germany
|Darrell Behmer[1]
|Body and chassis
|Sport coupé
|Body style
|2-door coupé
|Front engine, front-wheel-drive
|Ford Mondeo
|2.0 L Zetec
2.5 L Duratec V6
|5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
|2,704 mm (106.5 in)
|4,699 mm (185.0 in)
|1,769 mm (69.6 in)
|1,308 mm (51.5 in)
|Ford Probe
|Ford Mustang (2015–present)
The Ford Cougar is a coupé that was produced and sold in the European market between 1998 and 2002, and sold in Canada and the United States from 1999 to 2002 as the Mercury Cougar. The car was originally intended to be the third generation Probe, but after a rationalization of the three coupés available in the United States, the Probe name was dropped in favor of the Cougar. It is an example of a sports coupé/liftback.
The Cougar was Ford's second attempt to reintroduce a sports coupé in Europe, in the same vein as the successful, but long-absent Capri – the first attempt having been the Mazda MX-6 based Probe. Just as the Capri had been based on the Cortina, the Cougar was based on the large family car available at the time, the Mondeo.
It went on sale in Europe in December 1998 to mixed reviews, partly due to the then new and controversial New Edge styling, a crisp style which was subsequently applied to most of the Ford range. Unlike its famous forebearer, the Capri, Cougar sales were never brisk, despite good reports of the model as a "driver's car".
Like its (indirect) predecessor, the Ford Probe, the 1998 Cougar was sold and built in the United States. Cars destined to be sold in Europe and the United Kingdom were finished in Ford's Köln plant in Germany, where the cars had European specification lighting installed, Ford badges applied (and in the case of United Kingdom and Australian cars, converted to RHD); in the United States, it had different branding, in this case being branded as the Mercury Cougar, while in Europe and Australia, it was known as the Ford Cougar.
In England, Ford unveiled the car in July 1998, at the English Grand Prix, Silverstone. The television advertisements featured the silver model driven by Dennis Hopper due to his appearance in the film Easy Rider. At the same time, Steppenwolf's hit from 1968, "Born To Be Wild" played, as this was featured in the film and the same scene the advertisement recreated.
The Cougar was retired from the European market in August 2002, after its demise in Britain, in February 2001. After the first two years of production, only 12,000 units reportedly had been sold in the United Kingdom. Released in Australia in October 1999, the Cougar only came with the optional 2.5-litre 24-valve Duratec V6, and continued until March 2004.
The Cougar came equipped with the 2.0-litre 16 valve Zetec, or the 2.5-litre 24 valve Duratec V6 engines with two specification levels, largely equivalent to a Mondeo Ghia (standard) and Ghia X (simply X).[2] Manual and automatic transmissions were available. All variants came with 16-inch alloy wheels as standard.
The 2.0 litre version had 96 kW as standard, while the 2.5 was rated at 125 kW.[3]
|2.0 16v
|2.5L 24v
|2.5L 24v (Automatic)
|Zetec, EDBA
|1988 cc
|2544 cc (2495 cc from June 2000)
|Max. power
|96 kW (129 hp) @ 5600 rpm
|125 kW (168 hp) @ 6250 rpm
|Max torque
|178 N⋅m (131 lbf⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm
|220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) @ 4250 rpm
|Front wheel drive
|0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
|10.3 s
|8.6 s
|10.4 s
|Top speed
|209 km/h (130 mph)
|225 km/h (140 mph)
|206 km/h (128 mph)
|Weight EU norm
|1,315 kg (2,899 lb)
|1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
|1,410 kg (3,109 lb)
|CO2 Emissions
|202 g/km
|228 g/km
|240 g/km
The car has been described by critics as "(putting) its power down effectively and (tackling) twisty roads with confidence."[4] The standard wheels had 215 mm wide tyres, which greatly contributed to its cornering abilities.
An "X-Pack" was available on the larger engine; this included leather upholstered and heated front seats, with six-way electric adjustment for the driver's seat, and a Ford RDS6000 six speaker radio with six CD autochanger.[5]
Available at an extra cost, and not included in the "X-Pack" were heated windscreen, electric tilt, slide sunroof, and metallic paint.[5]
Safety and security
The standard safety kit includes driver, passenger, and side airbags, plus ABS brakes and seat belts that reduce chest injuries. The Cougar is well-protected against theft and break-in, due to an engine immobilizer, remote control central and double locking systems, and an alarm.[6]
See also
- Opel Calibra: a similar large sports coupé produced by Opel
- Mercury Cougar
- ^ Swan, Tony. "1999 Mercury Cougar". Car & Driver. Archived from the original on 2017-09-14. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ Channel 4 Car Archived 2008-04-09 at the Wayback Machine - Ford Cougar (1998-2001) Review: On the road
- ^ UK Cougar Archived 2008-03-28 at the Wayback Machine - Technical Specifications
- ^ Parkers.co.uk Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine - Car reviews; Ford Cougar (98-02): Handling
- ^ a b "About the Ford Cougar". UKCougar.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007.
- ^ Channel 4 Car Archived 2008-04-09 at the Wayback Machine - Ford Cougar (1998-2001) Review: Safety and Security


text:
A RUSSIAN musician has been startling audiences with his own brand of "recycled music".
But those who have witnessed the performances by Slava Mishin's Mishin Orchestra discovered that it wasn't the songs which were recycled but the instruments he played them on.
Slava, from Volgograd, Coventry's twin city in Russia, has created his own one-man orchestra from old musical instruments including a xylophone, and everyday objects like bread bins.
All of the "instruments" used by Slava are acoustic or mechanical - even an old turntable which he operates without the use of electricity.
The musician has been in Coventry as part of Twin Tones, a short series of events featuring artists from the twin cities.
Audiences at Taylor John's House, at Coventry Canal Basin, the Herbert Art Gallery, in Jordan Well, and Coventry University's nearby Ellen Terry Building, were transfixed by the musician's experimental exploration of pure sound.
He described his inspiration as coming from "all the sounds in the world."
He said: "The instruments are like a bridge between musical sounds and the sounds of the world around us, with the musician controlling the flow."
And speaking of his time in Coventry and the UK, Slava said: "I have really enjoyed the British and Coventry audiences.
"The shows have all gone really well. The audiences are very attentive and reactive, and very emotional and welcoming.
"In fact, I have loved it so much here that I have not managed to miss Russia at all."


text:
The Beautiful Memories of My Europe Trip are Imprinted in My Mind for a Lifetime
"I don't want to live in the old memories, which is why I tend to make new ones"
The Europe Trip of April (13th-27th) 2018 was one such tour, with some beautiful memories to save, not just in the albums, but also in our mind.
The 15-day tour that covered 9 countries (including the Vatican) gave us a great orientation and a subtle experience of this tiny but oh-so-beautiful continent's richness and culture.
We were a group of 42, all hailing from the city of Hyderabad. Though there was a homogeneity in terms of geography, the age groups were quite heterogeneous, the youngest being 11 years old while the oldest traveller aged 77.
A challenge that seemed so obvious-the time constraint-to cover so much in such little time, was overcome easily, thanks to our time-efficient tour manager Mr.Vincent Quadros. His efficient ways of time management, clarity of instructions, sharing abundant information about the places we were visiting, and tuning himself to connect with every age in the group, made the travellers as comfortable and entertaining as possible (his sense of humour could be confused with a serious fact he's sharing, beware! LOL! :P)
We were also very lucky to have Mr. Bartik as our coach captain, who safely drove us from country to country, for almost 4,500 kilometres. He's quite a skilled driver, and a very patient human being, who dealt with loading the luggage every morning and unloading the luggage every night from the coach, with very little help from others. We saw him work, and we truly understood how hard of a task it was to manage the luggage of a group of 42, travelling with families for 15 days! No words of appreciation would suffice the hard work he put in, especially after long hours of driving the coach.
Some of my favourites in the tour are:
- Ride in the London Eye
- Louvre Museum
- Keukenhof Tulip Garden
- Beautiful Alps of Switzerland
- St. Peter's Basilica and,
- Sistine Chapel
The kid in me loved the visit to the Maestrani Chocolate Factory, and the girl in me loved the Swarovski showroom. Most of my family's personal favourite remains the beautiful Tulip Garden, and I have to agree with them. The colourful gardens, maintained so beautifully, mesmerise you in a way nothing else could. Getting to exit from the garden, parting with such mesmerising beauties, was truly difficult.
The lunches and dinners, as promised were Indian cuisines. They were usually delicious, and don't let you miss Indian food. Those who wanted to try the local cuisines were also not disappointed, as there would sometimes be a dish or two, which was the city/country's local recipe.
For those who're looking to tick off as many countries as possible from their checklist of countries to visit, these Europe tour package is the best possible way. However, be prepared to walk (sometimes run when you're late) miles and miles. If you're someone who enjoys travel as much as I do, you won't know any pain, as you explore the streets and lanes on foot.
This tour gives you just enough time to acquaint yourself with the city for a day, visit the famous places, and then head out the next morning to a new city. If you're looking to experience and explore a certain place more than just being a tourist, this package does not provide you the time for it. However, you'll have enough knowledge to understand and plan another trip by yourself again. 🙂


text:
This is a summary of 8 AMN articles on the following subjects: China, Taiwan, Hama, Idlib, Syria, Aleppo, Afrin, FSA, Turkey, Manbij, SDF, Syrian Army, PKK, Raqqa, Tal Abiad, USA, YPG.
Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria, Iraq
Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below.
— The AMN Live Team
Table of Contents
- Chinese military conducts land assault drills near Taiwan
- Over 2,000 militants redeploy to western Idlib after defeat in northern Hama
- Iraq's Hashd announces formation of Air Force
- Syrian Army attacks jihadist forces in western Aleppo
- Turkish military sabotages historic church in Syria's Afrin
- Northeast Aleppo: Fuel tanks enter Syrian government area from SDF territories
- Northern Syria: Turkey, US begin joint patrol | Video
- Syrian air defenses foil militant drone attack in northern Syria
Chinese military conducts land assault drills near Taiwan
Published 2019-09-08 23:46:28 by News Desk in World-News
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted a joint land assault exercise featuring multiple military branches near the island of Taiwan, which military experts said on Sunday shows the Chinese military is ready to unleash its full potential against Taiwan secessionist forces and intends to send a stern warning to countries that intervene in China's internal affairs. The 74th Group Army of the PLA recently held a joint land assault exercise off the eastern coast of South China's Guangdong Province, with the navy and air force joining the simulated attack, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Thursday. Led by… Read on ->
Tags: China, Taiwan
Over 2,000 militants redeploy to western Idlib after defeat in northern Hama
Published 2019-09-08 23:15:24 by News Desk in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – Over 2,000 militants from Jaysh Al-Izza have allegedly redeployed to the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate after suffering a devastating defeat in northern Hama, the Arabic-language version of the Sputnik News Agency reported. According to the Sputnik report, the Jaysh Al-Izza fighters were moved from northern Hama, in particular, Kafr Zita and Al-Latamnah, to the Idlib Governorate city of Jisr Al-Shughour. In addition to moving to Jisr Al-Shughour, Jaysh Al-Izza is also in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. The Sputnik report added that Jaysh Al-Izza is now fighting alongside the foreign jihadist… Read on ->
Tags: Hama, Idlib, Syria
Iraq's Hashd announces formation of Air Force
Published 2019-09-08 18:21:46 by Zen Adra in Iraq
The Iraqi Hashd, Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), said it is now forming its own 'Air Force' in order to respond to hostile air strikes. The group's deputy chief, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandes, said he had ordered to establish the air force directorate for the Hashd; naming Salah Mahdi Hantoush as its caretaker. This comes a few weeks after suspicious airstrikes targeted the group's positions in Baghdad and other provinces of Iraq. A senior US official said that Israel conducted "several strikes in recent days" in Iraq, including the July 19 attack north of Baghdad which targeted a base allegedly used by… Read on ->
Syrian Army attacks jihadist forces in western Aleppo
Published 2019-09-08 18:19:20 by News Desk in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a rare attack on the jihadist positions in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governoate this afternoon. According to a military report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army fired several artillery shells and missiles towards the militant positions in the Anadan Plan region. The Syrian Army's artillery and missiles reportedly targeted the positions of Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham in the towns of Anadan and Haritan. These strikes by the Syrian Army come just days after they warned the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo to leave the area before they… Read on ->
Tags: Aleppo, Syria
Turkish military sabotages historic church in Syria's Afrin
Published 2019-09-08 17:17:05 by Zen Adra in Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:15 P.M.) – The Turkish military and its proxies currently controlling the northern Syrian city of Afrin continue to inflict huge damage upon historic and archeological sites in the city. Recently, a group of Turkish soldiers along with its backed Syrian militants have destroyed Saint Maron church located in Brad village of the Shirawa district. According to local source, the vandals stole several artifacts which belong to the church. Afrin, a city in northern Aleppo, was seized by the Turkish Army and other rebel groups in March 2018. By then, it was under the control of People's Protection… Read on ->
Tags: Afrin, Aleppo, FSA, Syria, Turkey
Northeast Aleppo: Fuel tanks enter Syrian government area from SDF territories
Published 2019-09-08 16:34:37 by Zen Adra in Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:30 P.M.) – Scores of fuel tanks have entered areas controlled by the Syrian government in northeast Aleppo following agreement with the predominantly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, a monitor group reported. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) released a video showing a convoy of fuel tanks crossing toward areas controlled by the Syrian Army, supposedly coming from SDF-held territories. The footage was filmed in Manbij crossing located to the southwest of Manbij city, located in northeast Aleppo. Last Friday, The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reportedly reached an agreement to open a… Read on ->
Tags: Aleppo, Manbij, SDF, Syria, Syrian Army
Northern Syria: Turkey, US begin joint patrol | Video
Published 2019-09-08 15:51:39 by Zen Adra in Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:45 P.M.) – Troops from the Turkish and US military launched today its first joint patrol in northern Syria as per a previous agreement to implement a 'safe zone'. The patrol, supported by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), consisted of 6 Turkish armored vehicles and a U.S. military convoy. The troops were spotted roaming the town of Tal Abiad. According to the Turkish Defense Ministry, these patrols are the first step toward establishing the agreed-on safe zone. Turkish and U.S. military official agreed, on August 8, to set up a 'safe zone' in northern Syria in order to implement… Read on ->
Tags: PKK, Raqqa, Syria, Tal Abiad, Turkey, USA, YPG
Syrian air defenses foil militant drone attack in northern Syria
Published 2019-09-08 07:28:11 by News Desk in Syria
Syrian air defences have prevented a terrorist drone attack on a military post in the al-Ghab valley in the country's northwest , Syria's SANA news agency reports. According to SANA, two terrorist unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were destroyed, while the third one was downed with "its ammunition dismantled without causing any casualties among personnel of the Syrian Arab Army." The developments come after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov said earlier this week that expert estimates indicate that terrorists in Syria are using western-designed drones to attack Russian facilities. Addressing a global conference on fighting terrorism, he noted that Moscow was… Read on ->
Tags: Idlib, Syria
To support @informationwar consider making a delegation to them safely via SteemConnect 50 SP | 100 SP | 200 SP | 250 SP | 500 SP.
Thank you for your continued support of AMN!


text:
Life here thru photos in January
2 years ago
I want to hear that voice too. I cant wait until she gets here. It looks cold there and she looks older.
I have to stop checking this at work. The spontaneous tears, (which happen even when there is nothing new) are a bit inconvenient. I'm glad you celebrated it - even for your own sake. I remember hearing Joey's voice for the first time when I got home from India after a month. I can't imagine the joy and the ache hers brought you. Thanks for letting us in.


text:
Thursday, May 25
Thirsty Thursday and College ID Night, 6:35 p.m. at Huntington Park. Sit back and watch the Columbus Clippers face off against the Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders. College students will receive a reserved seat ticket to the game and $5 in Clippers Cash to use on food, drinks or merchandise. Thursday deals will also include drink specials all game long. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth on gameday or by calling 614-462-2757.
"Panique," 7 p.m. at the Wexner Center for the Arts. The film revolves around the story of a woman who was murdered in a Paris churchyard. Admission to the screening is $6 for students and $8 for the general public.
Actors' Theatre presents "Julius Caesar," 8 p.m. at Schiller Park Amphitheater, 1000 City Park Ave. Shakespeare's classic drama will be presented in a modern setting. The production goes on Thursday through Sunday until June 18. Admission is free and open to the public.
Happyness with Comrade Question and Secret Bad Boy, 8:30 p.m. at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St. The alternative musicians are set to perform. Tickets are $5 on Ticketweb. Guests under 21 will pay an additional $2 at the door.
Friday, May 26
"A Song for Bowie," doors open at 8 p.m. at King Avenue 5, 945 King Ave. Local music group Hebdo presents this two-night tribute to David Bowie, featuring performances by Columbus natives Popgun and a variety of guest singers and musicians. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Saturday, May 27
Columbus Asian Festival, 10 a.m to 8 p.m. at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus' Asian heritage will be on display at Franklin Park and will feature food, dance, sports and music from across Asia. The festival will be going on through May 28. Admission is free and open to the public.
Franz Ferdinand, 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. The Scottish rock band is set to perform, alongside opener Omni. Tickets are $25 plus fees on Ticketmaster.
Sunday, May 28
City and Colour, 8 p.m. at Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. The Canadian singer-songwriter will perform his acoustic and folk music alongside a rotating number of indie rock musicians. Tickets are $35 plus fees on Ticketmaster.
Midwest Holiday Antique Show, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. The show will be a one-stop shop for antiques and vintage decorations for any holiday. Admission is free.
Ankara Bazaar, 2 p.m. at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr. The event brings African fashion, food and culture to Columbus in a day-long market with a pop-up fashion show.
Monday, May 29
Blooms and Butterflies, 11 a.m. at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St. Hundreds of butterflies fly freely in the Pacific Island Water Garden. Admission is $11 for students.
Tuesday, May 30
Engineering Utopia, at the Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St. The exhibition will highlight interactions between artists and engineers with a focus on specific collaborations happening at Ohio State. The exhibition will be open until July 15. Admission is free and open to the public.
Norah Jones, 8 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The award-winning singer brings her jazzy world tour to Columbus. Tickets start at $55.50 including fees on Ticketmaster.
Wednesday, May 31
Old Crow Medicine Show, 7:30 p.m. at Express Live!, 405 Neil Ave. The Americana string band from Nashville is set to take the stage. Tickets are $35 plus fees on Ticketmaster.


text:
About my blog
You can easily change this information in the Flexibility Theme Options page.
Simply type what you want to say and it will be displayed here!
Recent Posts
- "Can an MP3 File Cure Your Insomnia?"
- Using Meditation Will Help You to Apply the Law of Attraction
- What Are Binaural Beats and Can They Help With Meditation?
- Techniques for Stress Reduction Meditation And Enlightenment
- Meditation and Mindfulness for Eating Disorders
- Quest for Meditation
- Using Guided Audio Meditation For Deeper States of Consciousness
Recent Comments
- Binaural Beats
- Brainwave Entrainment
- Guided Meditation
- Hypnosis
- Lucid Dreaming
- Meditation
- Self-hypnosis