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I've been thinking a lot about isms in the past 24 hours. Before I start, I want full disclosure that I am white cis het female over the age of 50. I am a product of my environment in many ways. I am trying to transcend that, but sometimes I get caught in verbiage I don't understand or old ways of thinking.
I belong to several online support groups. Two of them have a high overlap of people so there is an issue that started in one group that spilled over into the second group. That issue was around perceived racism and observed name calling.
Now I will be honest that I didn't see much of the original thread. What I caught was a friend of mine trying to defend his position, and another person issuing personal attacks. I understand a third party made a comment about ISIS that other people took to be islamophobic. My friend took the position that it was basic human stupidity not racism, based on the third party being a Fox news enthusiast. You may agree or disagree with Fox news, but they do have a particular perspective to their reporting. Another person felt that my friend was being racist and supporting a racist. At some point the thread disintegrated to such a degree that an admin pulled it down so I am unable to review it. My friend got banned from the site.
My friend went to another site, and mentioned that he was banned. Of course people wanted to know why and he told his story. Obviously he told it from his perspective. The other person almost immediately chimed in that he was wrong and became personally insulting. The second group tried to get her to tone it down and stop being so rude, but she would not. Someone moved to ban her from that site.
The other person went back to the first site and stated that a bunch of racist women were supporting my friend. That of course got the people at the first site riled up. So now we have two people having a disagreement that has escalated to involve two forums.
Here's the thing, it brings up questions for me about how to talk about racism and other isms. The big question for me is, who gets to decide when something is racist? Is it the person on the receiving end? Or is it the person who committed the faux pas? Because it feels like if it's the receiver, then there is no room to make a mistake while if it's the committer then there's no way to call out someone's bad behavior.
But what if the person who committed the ism is a POC and the person who got offended was a white man? And what if the POC rather quickly escalated to bullying behavior? Is this prejudice? Group one is very supportive of the POC to the point where it has been suggested my friend is gaslighting, and sealioning. (Apparently sealioning is when you argue with someone who is trying to leave the situation, that is, arguing to argue, posturing.) On forum number two, the dynamic is almost the opposite, with the most vociferous people defending my friend and even suggesting we ban the POC. I don't know her except for this interaction, and I'm not impressed with her. She gets heated rather quickly and doesn't seem to be able to defend her position beyond name calling and stating that certain things are obvious. Oh, and that she doesn't owe a random white man anything. So she played the race card twice.
I am so frustrated by this whole situation. My friend may well be racist, I don't know him that well, but I think if he is it's more institutional racism, not a personal bias. He has been fair with me and I don't see him being intentionally racist to other people. Of course if we agree that the person on the receiving end gets to decide, then the POC would no doubt find him guilty of racism. If we agree that it's the person making the faux pas, then there's no way to call out my friend on the part that he's getting wrong.
He thinks I am not supportive because I don't argue directly for him. I will do that with the admin, not on the general website. I don't want to stir things up any more than they already are. And I do support his right to stand up for someone else's right to make a mistake. I get that we want to be allies for POC, women, LGBTQ, and all the rest of what used to be called minorities. I also get that my friend is being vilified for something that I can't prove he did. And he claims he did not do. (I can't prove he didn't do it either.)
I'm so confused.
It's not the responsibility of POC to educate white folk, but on the other hand if someone is having a problem, it's incumbent upon them to speak up in a way that the issue can be addressed. If I don't know I'm being sexist, someone has to tell me, and probably that would best come from the offended party, even though in another way they don't owe me anything.
What is the best way to handle situations like this? Ignoring it only lets it escalate and hurts my friend. Getting involved has only made me upset, although I don't think I've come across as very upset because I am trying to be diplomatic. Also I have mostly been asking questions, since I could be completely out of touch. That happens as one gets older. I don't see engaging with the offended person since she was rather vitriolic with my friend.
It just makes me sad.


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New Prospects in Individualized Medicine - Treating Illness More Effectively
Germany, 22 April 2013 - Individualized medicine is a highly relevant topic; medicine that is more strongly tailored to individual needs and conditions is almost within reach. This has been made possible through recent major advancements in our understanding of basic disease mechanisms as well as the technological achievements of research in life sciences. With more specific diagnostic tests, treatment can be better customized for individual patients. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has launched an action plan for funding research in individualized medicine.

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Corporations are seeking to shorten their production cycles, whilst ensuring their products continue to move to market in a timely and reliable manner. To accomplish this, they require experienced partners with a worldwide infrastructure and a broad service menu, supported by well-trained, dedicated professionals and superior information technology. Apadana' s mission is to be the first and best choice for clients of integrated logistics services.
Being located in one of the most strategic places in the world, we can assure you of the best possible service to be provided, supported by one unified professional team with over 20 years of experience.
Apadana' s Mission is to be the first and the most reliable choice for customers of integrated logistics services. We are uniquely qualified to offer comprehensive packages of customized global logistics services that meet or exceed the requirements of any business, anywhere in the world.
Apadana' s Vision is to create value-added, customized logistics solutions for our Clients around the world. We pride ourselves on the quality of our people, our suppliers and, above all, our ability to understand our Clients'' businesses.
Apadana has been and is active in the Iranian market since 1995, and is one of the market leaders, acting as an international logistics solution provider, very well recognized as a reliable and professional company by both the Client Market, as well as, all Carriers.
Apadana creates value-added, customized logistics solutions for our Clients globally. We pride ourselves on the quality of our people, our suppliers and, above all, our ability to understand the intricacies of our Clients' businesses.
At Apadana, logistics is much more than just the movement of goods. We analyze available resources and identify the optimum critical path that results in the ultimate satisfaction of our Clients. In fact, we go beyond meeting our Clients' requirements, and take it a step further to create a logistics model that far exceeds the expectations of our Client's customers.
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Watermark's flats, brownstones and penthouses lend contemporary flair to the historic Baker neighborhood, while design elements such as red brick facades and white wooden porches respect the architectural heritage of the up-and-coming area. Interiors, which feature upscale fixtures and finishes, are marked by expansive ceilings and well-proportioned spaces. Watermark treats its residents to the atmosphere of an urban oasis, with a Zen Courtyard at the building's entry and a roof-top Sky Garden on the seventh story that offers a sensuous infinity-edge pool and breathtaking views, where water meets sky.


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Schlenker of Cocoa Beach wins Athlete of the Week vote
Congratulations to Cocoa Beach baseball player Austin Schlenker, FLORIDA TODAY's high school Athlete of the Week for the week of Feb. 27-March 5.
Lambert played a vital role in Melbourne's 10-3 win over Eau Gallie on Friday. She led the team with three hits to help earn Melbourne it's third win of the season.
Schlenker collected 55.24 percent of the 7,245 votes collected for five athletes represented.
Second place was Eau Gallie tennis player Fox Arcand (38.14 percent), followed by Matt Cates of Palm Bay wrestling (4.22 percent), Dejuon Small of Florida Prep basketball and Caitlyn Meyer of Bayside softball.
Be sure to vote next week for the Athlete of the Week at floridatoday.com/sports.
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Following the release of his recent album titled – "The Message" and many other singles and videos, music minister – Izzy shows no signs of slowing down as he announces fresh updates to his art and ministry.
The Aribirabata crooner shared the exciting news on his Instagram page –
"Hello saints and beloved friends, I trust that you are doing well and basking in God's protection. We thought to share this with you all as we have recently made a few changes to our profile."
"Apart from this being according to God's leading and direction, we have received so many complaints about the difficulties with searching for our songs with the name – IZZY and how our music online distributors have also placed our songs under the wrong IZZY profile (even on YouTube) that appears to be portraying what we don't stand for as a ministry."
"This has made us sit back and redefine our representation, so it is very easy for you all to search for the songs and be blessed by them."
We will be moving from the name – IZZY to my full name – ISRAEL ODEBODE. All social media handles will be changing as reflected in the above post. We are excited to begin this new journey still holding on to the MANDATE that God has entrusted in our hands. Please know that all old songs under the name IZZY remain valid."
The change will be taking effect on new songs and the ministry moving forward. By the way, the first song release under this name drops on June 5th!!! Get ready 🏾. Blessings to you all!"
The news comes on the heels of the just-released official music visuals for his single – "Aribirabata ", shot/directed live in locations in the USA by Oluyinka Davids for iFocus Pictures, with its audio produced by TBabz and mixed/mastered by STO.Israel Odebode AKA Izzy has also released singles off The Message album such: "Take The Glory","Best", not to forget other singles like: "Closer", "Jesus" featuring Jumbo Ane, "For Me" featuring LC Beatz, "Daddy", "Follow" featuring Nosa & Esaias, "Arise", "Winner Man" featuring Kenny Kore and many more.
Check out more beautiful songs from the just-released – The Message Album via major online platforms HERE, also available via Boomplay.
Below are the new social media handles and contact info:
Instagram & Facebook: @iamisraelodebode
Twitter: @israelodebode_
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
YouTube Channel: Israel Odebode
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Friday, April 17 2020
The weather's warming up, which means it's about time to knock out some spring cleaning. Many clean out their houses either by throwing things away (and losing out on a ton of cash) or having a yard sale (better, but takes a lot of time and resources).
Instead of going one of those two routes, a pawn shop would be your best option. Down below, we've made a list of why you should pawn or sell your items this spring. Read on to learn the benefits.
1. Great Deals on Tools for Spring Cleaning
Pawnshops carry many of the tools you need for spring cleaning. These tools can be had for a lot less than the full retail price at pawn shops than at retail stores.
Knock out two birds with one stone. Declutter your house by pawning or selling stuff you don't need, then use your money to buy discounted supplies like vacuums and brooms from the same pawn shop.
Even if your local pawn shop doesn't have the stuff you need, you now have money to spend on cleaning supplies at another store.
2. High Demand for Certain Items
As the weather gets warmer, more people will be ready to do yard work and outdoor home improvement projects. If you have any power tools you don't need, that could mean big money for you.
Depending on the brand name and condition of your tools as well as your location, you could earn a couple of hundred dollars for a single tool.
3. Stock Your Summer Vacation Fund
Looking to fund a summer getaway? No better time to do it than this spring — and no better way to do it than by pawning or selling your items.
Items like jewelry and precious metals will get the best prices at many locations, but pawn shops also take electronics, musical instruments, antiques, video games, and more.
4. It's Easier Than a Yard Sale
Let's face it: yard sales can be a hassle. There's a lot of work involved, and local laws may prevent you from holding one at all.
It's much easier to turn your old stuff into cash by bringing it into a pawn shop. All you have to do is research the value of your items beforehand — no setting up tables of your items, no setting up signs, no hoping that it doesn't rain when you're holding the sale.
Looking for a pawn shop in Philadelphia where you can ditch your items for cash this spring? Come to Cash Express. We love jewelry, antiques, and high-end watches, but if your item isn't one of those, don't hesitate to bring it in anyways! We'll see about getting you a fair price for your stuff — you'll have your money in your hands the very same day.
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Friday, April 17 2020
There're a lot of falsehoods and misinformation surrounding pawn shops. Many think they're seedy places full of people looking to rip you off. Others think they only deal in super valuable items like jewelry and gold coins.
In reality, pawn shops are a lot more mundane than portrayed. They're in the business of getting people small amounts of cash quickly. That's it.
But if you've never been to a pawn shop before, you might be in the dark about how a place like Cash Express works. Read on to clear up the rumors and learn the truth.
1. It's Nothing Like TV
Your average pawn shop is nothing like Pawn Stars, where exceedingly rare collectibles show up on every episode.
They aren't like Hardcore Pawn, either, where people are always getting in verbal fights over price.
Instead, most pawn shops have your regular items — antiques, electronics, some precious metals, etc. Pawn shop owners and employees are generally friendly and helpful.
2. Stolen Goods Are Very Rare
A common belief is that pawn shops are a haven for stolen goods — but this is not so. Stolen property makes up less than 1% of items that pass through pawn shops.
Pawn shops run every item they get through a stolen item database. They also maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement should stolen goods come to their store.
3. Many Use Pawn Shops as Lending/Income Alternatives
Banks are great lenders — unless your finances are in bad shape. Then, they turn their backs on your.
Pawn shops, on the other hand, provide low-income earners, the unemployed, and those with poor credit a way to borrow and earn money fast. Plus, you only lose the item if you fail to pay the loan back — no credit damage or late fees.
4. You Can Pawn Nearly Anything
Everyone knows you can pawn gold and jewelry, but there are so many more items that pawn shops accept. Other popular categories include electronics, firearms, and musical instruments.
Plus, every pawn shop specialized in a different subset of items. By finding one that deals mainly in the type of item you want to pawn, you can get the most money.
5. Knowing Your Item's Value is Helpful
Understanding the actual value of your item — not the sentimental value — gives you a starting point for negotiations. Pawn shops won't give you the full retail price, though, as they need to make a profit. However, you can get the money fast and you'll still get the item back if you pay the loan.
Now that you know more about how pawn shops work, you might be looking to pawn some of your own stuff for cash. Come down to Cash Express today! Our friendly employees will evaluate your items quickly and get you a fair price within the day.
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Alabama's Obasohan's quest for excellence
Retin Obasohan's quest to become an Academic All-America selection originated before he took his first college jump shot or cracked his first book. It began, in fact, about the same time he first called the University of Alabama his home.
Fittingly, it also involved another incoming recruit - Levi Randolph -- and a tour of where both would start the quest.
"It was like a little tour of where we, as basketball players, were going to be on campus, most likely," Obasohan said. "Walking in the Bryant Academic Center, I remember me and Levi really looking at the Academic All-America list. We both learned there weren't any names (of men's basketball players) up there. We made the decision that we're going to do it, we're to be the first people to be Academic All-American in basketball."
Randolph completed the feat last spring when he became the first UA basketball player bestowed with that honor. Obasohan just might make it two years in a row for a Crimson Tide player.
"It gave him the greatest sense of joy to attain that last year," Obasohan said. "That was really cool, for me, because I remember talking with him about that my freshman year. I've still got a couple months to make that happen. We'll see what goes but it will definitely mean a lot to just be able to come back with Levi in 20 years, look at it and (say)'Bro, we actually did it.' That would be a cool feeling."
No matter what, Obasohan will be fondly remembered when his college basketball career concludes at the end of this season. The Antwerp, Belgium native, who left his home and his family to pursue a basketball dream, will be remembered as a leader on and off the court. He'll be remembered for spectacular moments and blue collar work ethic. He'll be remembered for his words and actions. Hopefully, he'll also get the chance to be remembered as a player whose senior year ended with a bang.
Obasohan isn't quite ready for his Tuscaloosa journey to end.
"It's kind of bittersweet," Obasohan said. "You know it's eventually going to come to an end, so you know it's coming. But, at the same time, you just want to enjoy it from what it is. I've been tremendously blessed with the opportunity that I've had at this university to play the game that I love. Some guys that will be my brothers for the rest of our lives, basically. Just looking at it, I'm kind of bummed that it ends."
It certainly wasn't a simple journey, who was a relatively unknown addition to the 2011 signing class. He spent his first season as a redshirt freshman and fought off doubts whether he belonged.
"Absolutely," Obasohan said when asked the doubts. "I said to myself 'This is tough, this is high level athletics and I've got one of two choices. I can get better or I can quit.' I've never quit - ever - in anything in my life. The only real option I had was to go get better."
He accomplished that in a big way. A big part was transforming his body - going from what he called 'a chubby kid' to rock solid. He also became the player that many believed he could become. Heading into this season, Obasohan had played in 92 college games with 33 starts. He averaged 6.5 points and 2.4 rebounds during that time and was one of the Crimson Tide's best perimeter defenders.
In many ways, though, Obasohan saved his best for last. He's been the clear-cut leader for a team transitioning to first-year head coach Avery Johnson. As the 2015-16 team captain, Obasohan averaged nearly 15 points and four rebounds over the first 18 games of the season. He's picked up the scoring pace in SEC play, including scoring more than 20 points in four of the first six conference games. He had a career-high 27 points at Auburn on Jan. 19.
However, ask Obasohan what stands out about his maturation as a player and person in the past five years and statistics aren't involved in his answer.
"More than anything just how much closer I've grown to Christ over my years here," Obasohan said. "I came here, just a young naïve kid, who didn't know much about him and I didn't know much about myself. Mainly through the game of basketball, the adversities I went through, and just facing the adversity I really grew more as a man and a man of faith. It helped me on and off the court, just realizing how God wants me to go out and give everything I have."
It's hard to envision anything but a positive future for Obasohan. The four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member has already finished requirements for his undergraduate degree in finance and is currently working on a master's degree in marketing. Putting those degrees to work, though, might have to wait until he's through playing professionally.
"I want to play it as long as I possibly can," Obasohan said. "Of course, I want to play professionally. I'll play it as long as my body allows me to do it. It's a game that I'm fortunate to be blessed with abilities. I kid you not, I hope to keep playing basketball when I'm 90 years old."
What happens when the day comes that he's through playing? Where does he see himself then?
"I guess where I want to live is the place where God can use me to make a difference in the world," Obasohan said. "That's one thing that my dad always tried to instill in me, that life is all about other people and helping them and that's what teamwork means. The biggest thing I'd like to do when I'm done playing - even while I'm still playing - is to be able to do something to legitimately impact people's lives for generations to come. That would be my ideal spot to live in. Where that might be, I don't know. If it's Hawaii that would be cool. If it's the Caribbean that would be cool. Just wherever it might be, I'll do that."


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Vaping – Just Point and Shoot!
February 11th, 2017
Special Delivery! Old Problems in New Packaging.
Consumers were shocked when the San Francisco Gate broke a story about workers dying of an incurable lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans. Treatable only by a lung transplant, the chemical diacetyl was found to be the source of cellular degradation. Used to flavor microwave popcorn and responsible for that signature odor (fragrances and flavors share an identical chemical base), the disease was found in a few consumers who used the product on a daily basis.
E-cigs use the same chemicals and the story below demonstrates the full nature of self-abuse engaged in by people with their careless fingers on the buttons of their vape machines. Not content with self-harm, those not using vapes for delivery of medicinally needed products appear to be using them like cameras.
Just point and shoot!
Do e-cigarettes cause popcorn lung?
It is not only microwave popcorn that contains dangerous chemical flavorings such as diacetyl. A study published in 2015 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives showed that harmful chemicals associated with "popcorn lung" are present in many types of flavored e-cigarettes, particularly those with flavors like fruit and candy that may appeal to young smokers. Of the 51 flavored e-cigarettes tested, flavoring chemicals were found in 47 and diacetyl specifically in 39 samples.
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The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities Cover
The almost-final Cabinet cover. Some effects, like possible raised surfaces, etc., not showing here, which will make the names in blue pop. Thanks to Diana Gill, HarperCollins, and the designer for a way-cool cover. Out in June. Over 70 images/art pieces—including an original Svankmajer print, four originals each by Mike Mignola and Greg Broadmore, and sumptuous section title pages by John Coulthart among a host of other cool things–almost too many to remember. Plan is for the full TOC of over 90 contributors to be revealed on io9 early next year.
The introduction to the antho is also a kind of short story, written by me with input from Ann and driven in part by the images included in the intro. Each subsection has introductory text that continues that particular story. The fiction inside ranges from the traditional to the somewhat experimental. The way it turned out, it's perhaps the finest showcase for imaginative fiction Ann and I have ever had the privilege to work on.
Available for pre-order already, along with the Steampunk Bible for an intensely cool two-fer.
Here's a sample of Coulthart's interior pages. John did a lot of work for this book.
And, finally, a teaser collage of images from the antho:
Finally, if you've appreciated what you've read on this blog this year—much of which has promoted other writers' work—consider showing your appreciation the same way you would with any good busker. If the link doesn't work, direct paypal is vanderworld at hotmail.com.
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Amazing. I had pre-ordered this and the Steampunk Bible, but I have a doubt. What is TOC?
TOC: Table of contents.
I like the font a lot. It has a certan German Expressionist feel to it. Like the Cabinet is shared with Dr Caligari.
BTW, I hadn't realized that Helen Oyeyemi was a contributor. I was blown away by White is For Witching.
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HP Cloud Launches a Duo of Partner Programs and a Trio of New Services
I am speaking at HP's Global Partner Conference this week in Las Vegas about uncovering new business opportunities with HP Cloud Services. News that I am sharing at the conference is that we are rolling out two new partner programs, one for Global System Integrators (GSIs) and the other for Value Added Resellers (VARs) as part of the HP Cloud Builder program. To further support accelerating the transition of production workloads to the public cloud, we are also launching the early access of three new services. Load balancing, monitoring and DNS services provide more scale, reliability and performance options for online applications. Read more about HP Cloud Launches a Duo of Partner Programs and a Trio of New Services »


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Why .NET Core Made C# Your Next Programming Language to Learn
Is C# now the next cool language to learn? With its versatility, new features and being OSS, it just might. Find out how .NET Core has made C# the next big thing.
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For years I have read about polyglot programmers and how some new language was the new cool thing. Over time, it has been programming languages like Ruby, Python, Scala, Go, Node.js, Swift, and others. It is amazing to see what Microsoft, and the community, have done with .NET Core and how it has become the cool new thing.
The problem with many of the existing programming languages is they are good at one use case. Ruby and PHP are awesome for web applications. Swift or Objective-C are great for creating iOS or MacOS applications. If you wanted to write a background service you could use Python, Java, or other languages. Besides C#, JavaScript and Java may be the only languages that can be applied to a wide set of use cases.
It is hard for me to apply my skills to a broad set of problems if I have to learn many programming languages. It limits my job opportunities. The awesome thing about C# is the wide versatility of it that can be used for a wide variety of types of applications. Now with .NET Core working on MacOS and Linux, there truly is no limit to what you can do. We will explore this in more detail below.
Why C# and .NET Core Are the Next Big Thing
I have been playing with .NET Core for over a year now and have been very impressed with it. I have even ported a .NET app over to run on a Mac, which was pretty amazing to see in action after all these years!
Since our company creates developer tools that also work with .NET Core, I feel like we are more plugged in to what is going on. It feels like .NET Core is picking up steam fast and I predict there will be a huge demand for .NET Core developers in 2018. We talk to customers every day who are already running .NET Core apps in production.
According to the TIOBE programming index, C# is already one of the top 5 programming languages.
Top 6 Things to Know About C# and .NET Core
If you are thinking about learning a new programming language, I want to provide you some of my insights as to why C# and .NET Core should be on the top of your list.
Easy to Learn
If you have done any programming in C, Java, or even JavaScript, the syntax of C# will feel very familiar to you. The syntax is simple to understand and read. Based on the TIOBE index I posted above, there are millions of developers who could easily make the switch from Java or C.
There are lots of online resources to help you learn C#. Many are free and there are some that are low cost as well.
- Pluralsight – Low-cost subscription to great educational content.
- Microsoft Virtual Academy – Free videos and assessments.
- Microsoft Getting Started with C# – Free interactive tutorials.
Modern Language Features
.NET has been around a long time now and has steadily changed and improved over 15 years. Over the years I have seen awesome improvements like MVC, generics, LINQ, async/await, and more. As someone who has personally dedicated myself to the language, it is awesome to see it improve over time. With .NET Core, a lot has changed, including all of the ASP.NET stack being completely overhauled.
Here are some the top features:
- Strongly typed.
- Robust base class libraries.
- Asynchronous programming – easy to use async/await pattern.
- Garbage collection, automatic memory management.
- LINQ – Language Integrated Queries.
- Generics – List<T>, Dictionary<T, T>.
- Package management.
- The ability to share binaries across multiple platforms and frameworks.
- Easy to use frameworks to create MVC web apps and RESTful APIs.
Versatility: Web, Mobile, Server, Desktop
One of the best things about C# and .NET is the versatility of it. I can write desktop apps, web applications, background services, and even mobile apps thanks to Xamarin. Besides C#, all I really have to know is a little JavaScript (aided by TypeScript) to hack some UI code together (which I still try to avoid!). ASP.NET Core templates even make use of Bootstrap layouts and npm for pulling in client-side libraries.
The versatility is a big deal because your investment in learning the language can be used for a wide array of things. Your skillset is highly portable. You can also jump from building web apps to mobile apps if you want to mix up what you are doing. This is a stark difference to most other programming languages that only work server side.
And let's not forget the first class support for Microsoft Azure. It's never been easier to get up and running and then deployed to the cloud in just a few clicks. Docker containers are also supported which makes it easy to deploy your app to AWS or other hosting providers as well.
Awesome Developer Tools
Visual Studio has always been regarded as one of the best IDEs available for developers. It is a great code editor that supports features like code completion, debugging, profiling, git integration, unit testing, and much more. Visual Studio now offers a full-featured, free Community edition.
It is also possible to write code for .NET Core as basic text files with your favorite text editor. You can also use Visual Studio Code on any OS as a great basic code editor. For those of you who will never give up your vim or emacs, you can even do C# development too. You could also install a plug-in for Visual Studio to add all of your favorite shortcut keys.
The whole .NET ecosystem is also full of amazing developer tools. For example, I couldn't imagine living without Resharper from Jetbrains. There are dozens of awesome tools that exist, including a mixture of open source and commercial products.
Standardization of Skills
.NET comes with a very good set of base class libraries. Unlike Node.js, simple string functions like LeftPad() are built in. The wide array of base classes really decreases the need for external packages. Microsoft does lean on some community projects as well, like JSON.NET, to be key libraries widely used in most projects.
Microsoft provides a very good set of patterns and practices for .NET. For example, there are standard data access (entity framework) and model-view-controller (MVC) frameworks built-in. Most developers use those standard frameworks. This makes it easy as a developer to move between teams and quickly understand how things work. Your knowledge and skills become more portable due to this.
.NET Core Is Open Source
One of the biggest changes to ever happen to .NET was the open sourcing of the code. Virtually all of the code is now on GitHub for anyone to review, fork, and contribute to. This is a huge change that most people in the industry never thought would happen.
As a developer, from time to time you need to look under the covers to see what your code is really doing. For example, in the past, I once wondered if I called
Dispose() on a database connection if that closes the connection or not. If you can access the source code somehow, you can quickly verify these types of questions.
Even if you don't contribute to the source code, you benefit from the huge community that is. Problems and improvements are quickly discussed, coded, and released for you to use on a regular basis. Gone are the days of waiting years in-between releases for major improvements or minor bug fixes.
Published at DZone with permission of Matt Watson. See the original article here.
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David Sheaffer serves in the Delaware Valley, an area home to more than 6,000,000 people. His reach is focused on the youth in underserved urban communities in cities like Camden and Philadelphia. Communities that are a melting pot of immigrants and nationalities all with unique challenges as they establish themselves in America or feel abandoned.
Many children in these environments face significant challenges with education, broken homes, and poverty. They may be forced to grow up too quickly or see no future for themselves beyond their current circumstances. David wants these children to see hope.
After seeing the need in his community, David is establishing Crossover Tennis as a means of expressing God's love through the sport. His goal is to partner with existing churches in underserved urban communities to establish ongoing tennis outreach programs in the cities like Camden, Chester, Norristown, and Philadelphia. David is open and optimistic about expanding into new communities as opportunities present themselves.
David's desire is to serve the children and youth in these communities using sport as a natural platform. Tennis introduces a new element and provides a bridge into their lives where Crossover Tennis staff can serve the community. David and his staff want to be advocates who impart life-skills, bring laughter, expand horizons, and share God's love.
David says, "Crossover Tennis teaches children about practice and patience, sportsmanship and self-esteem, fairness and fitness, determination and discipline, critical thinking, and delayed gratification." He adds, "Ultimately, all of Crossover Tennis' achievements should be measured in our ability to share Christ's love, the most precious gift we have to offer."
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There's exactly one thing a developer can assign to a layer's
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Back Up a Second.
id is Objective-C's general object type. It's like a
void* for objects. We've already got kind of a problem here — how is a
CGImageRef the same as an Objective-C object? — but short story, Core Foundation pseudo-objects (
CFTypes) — and pseudo-objects that derive from
CFType (like Core Graphics types) — are set up such that they satisfy the requirements of
id. This is a prerequisite for, but not the same as, toll-free bridging. Maybe Jerry will write a post about that in the future!
It's true that there's only one thing a developer can write to a layer's contents, but that's only half of what a property does. If you read the contents back, you won't necessarily end up holding a
CGImageRef. If the layer has been drawn into, using delegate methods (
drawLayer:inContext:) or subclassing (
drawInContext:), you'll actually get an opaque internal type called
CABackingStore. This is, as the name implies, a pixel buffer holding the stuff you see in the layer.
Sounds like we have another problem! There's no header file for
CABackingStore; there's nothing a well-meaning developer can do with it. Or is there? Although the documentation specifies that developers should set layers' contents to
CGImageRefs, they are actually perfectly happy to share generic contents. That means cloning a layer is as easy as
layerB.contents = layerA.contents; no cast required, since they're both type
id! (…if they're both in the same layer hierarchy*, which on iOS they almost certainly will be.)
The documentation doesn't make it clear, but you can set a
contents property to either a
CGImageRef, or the contents of another layer. When querying the contents of a layer, don't expect to get back a
CGImageRef, but do expect something that can serve as the contents of something else. Even if new types (internal or external) are added to the API, this will always hold true.


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Leon-Gonzalez, R. (2003) Sampling the Variance-Covariance Matrix in the Bayesian Multivariate Probit Model. Working Paper. Department of Economics, University of Sheffield ISSN 1749-8368
This paper is concerned with the Bayesian estimation of a Multivariate Probit model. In particular, this paper provides a method to sample the restricted variancecovariance matrix directly from its conditional posterior density. The method allows the application of a standard Gibbs sampling algorithm to sample from the posterior density of the parameters, and hence it avoids the use of a Metropolis step. The method uses a decomposition of the Inverted Wishart density and alternative identification restrictions.
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Content Marketing has become most important element of Digital B2B Lead Generation. It incorporates crafted messages in such forms as articles, white papers, e-books, and videos that are useful or valuable to the user. The most successful content marketers consider the issues and motives of the perspective clients they're focusing on. Content outlines an issue or worry from a prospect's perspective and presents resolutions. Content syndication is a huge expansion of a Content Marketing Strategy.
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Your Website strategy will define how your website will enable your audience move through their customer journey. Getting your audience to your site, obviously, is the primary challenge.
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Russian chess champion Garry Kasparov talks about Putin and Trump on vox.com.
Playing the calm voice of reason isn't my strong suit despite my chess background, but it's important to focus on what matters most so you don't lose track in all the noise and chaos that Trump creates so effortlessly. During the campaign, even during the GOP primary, I wrote extensively about the menacing and, to me, familiar nature of Trump's rhetoric. He used, and continues to use, the language of the strongman. Things are terrible and only he can solve the problems, we are surrounded by enemies and only he can protect you, etc. It's very similar to the framing that Putin and other dictators use to justify their power.
The US president shouldn't need to speak like a tyrant. But Trump's still obsessed with legitimacy; hence his constant falsehoods about overwhelming victory and crowd size. You have an entirely unqualified president with autocratic instincts and dangerous advisers, who is quite possibly compromised by a malign foreign interest.
We gave Putin a chance in Russia, and it was the last free election we ever had. It's far better to act and later admit you overreacted than to do nothing until it's impossible to act. Still, the United States is not Russia; institutions are far stronger. They've just grown atrophied through lack of rigorous use, like an immune system that hasn't been under a direct attack in so long it can't respond to an infection.
You have to reinforce the institutions, steadily and legally, and work through them. If you go too far, and react violently, it will only play into the hands of the Trump administration, which is already portraying all opposition as paid agitators and other ridiculousness straight from Putin's playbook. When I talk about these things on Twitter or Facebook, I immediately receive a bunch of "Here too!" responses from people living in other authoritarian regimes, from Venezuela to Vietnam.
Riots will only frighten the "moderate middle" you will need as allies sooner or later. If Trump convinces them with lies that the opposition is controlled by dangerous thugs, you're going to have eight years of Trump and another of his kind to follow. Stick to the facts, repeat them boldly and frequently, so his supporters see the would-be emperor has no bathrobe!
The courts are important, but things won't really change unless enough Republicans start to see Trump as a liability to their fundraising and reelection chances. That could be quite soon if he can't fulfill his many campaign promises. Making him look like a loser is crucial. Either the GOP will turn on him or he will be chastened and more likely to compromise. If a demagogue succeeds in claiming credit for wins and scapegoating his enemies for losses, he's very hard to stop.
Trump will continue to push the limits, to find the cracks in the system that constrains him. America is finding out the hard way that much of its government is based on tradition and the honor system, and not explicit laws. There will be a crisis every day.
Everyone must do what they can themselves and not wait for others to act. If you want change, you have to initiate action, even at a personal level that might seem insignificant. As the motto of Soviet dissidents went: "Do what you must, and so be it."
It is a scandal that this (Trump's ties to Russia) isn't the biggest scandal in Washington. It illustrates my point about how the constant outrage and chaos Trump creates can work to his advantage by distracting from far more serious things, like his conflicts of interest and Russia interfering in the US election. Trump obviously doesn't want it looked into, since even discussing it undermines the legitimacy he's obsessed with. Plus, he publicly called for Russia to hack more!
The subject also makes nearly every elected politician nervous. But this is a matter of US national security, not simply rehashing the 2016 election. There must be a special investigation. Ignoring it is the worst option, since it only encourages Putin, and others, to do more of this, as is already happening in France and Germany.
I still want to know who suggested Tillerson's name, if not one of Trump's Russia contacts, perhaps someone with the Kissinger group that is working with both sides. Tillerson is a serious guy, not a lightweight or crony like so many of Trump's nominees. If he is actually dedicated to serving the United States, he could be a moderating force on Trump, because he won't let Trump push him around and his leaving would be a huge embarrassment after such a battle to confirm him.
Maybe I'm too optimistic, of course, and he's just there to facilitate oil deals and lift sanctions for Putin and Exxon Mobil. If the worst case is true, the circumstantial case for Trump being compromised by Russian intelligence will be incredibly strong. Don't forget Wilbur Ross for secretary of commerce, who has big dealings with Putin oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
GOP politicians are putting party over principles by supporting Trump so loyally, and by so doing, they reveal they don't actually have any principles at all.
Even if only half of it (the Steele dossier on Trump and Russia) is true, it's incredibly incriminating: Some items have already been verified, so it can't be discarded purely as slander or fantasy. Second, some items are likely spurious and easily disproved, which Trump's defenders will use to say that it's all a fiction. They will shift the conversation to the one or two parts that have been falsified and discredit the entire thing. This is also the pattern for weakly reported news stories in general, and why the media has to be twice as careful verifying things with regard to Trump instead of jumping at shadows to get a scoop and discrediting themselves in the eyes of the public. If facts are reduced to being considered nothing more than partisan opinions, we are in deep trouble.
There are many levels with which to like or dislike Trump's executive order, and on most of them, I'm a critic. As an immigrant, if not quite a refugee, to the US myself, I'm generally very sympathetic to people forced to flee their homelands, as my family and I escaped ethnic pogroms against Armenians in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 1990.
It should concern every American that Trump was so hasty to sacrifice security for a quick PR move with his base. Even the biggest fans of doing this should be alarmed by how incompetently it was handled.
Immigration has always been one of America's greatest strengths, both for its reputation in the world and in practical matters of economic and cultural wealth. Being the destination of choice for so many of the world's best and brightest has been a huge advantage, and anything that detracts from that "brain magnet" will hurt the US economically, including the workers who benefit from the startups and other jobs created by immigrants. Trump's executive order has a big symbolic effect of making the US less attractive as a destination. Many Trump supporters will see this as a feature, not a bug, but this is ignorance and xenophobia.
Living in the USSR, the image of the United States as a shining city on a hill and beacon of hope to the oppressed was very real to me. I understand that many Americans, especially on the left, may think this is corny mythology, but don't try to tell that to immigrants and refugees! Even if you are cynical, there is no denying this image is a big element of American soft power in the world, as a nation to be envied and imitated despite its flaws.
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Glycerin is a magical organic compound that is mostly used for medical purposes but can prove to be magical for your skin if used properly. It is composed of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon, and is non-toxic in nature. Glycerin is used in a number of cosmetics and skin related products, but is also easily available at the chemist shops everywhere.
For skin glycerin is a blessing, from cleansing to moisturizing to blackheads removing to skin lightening it can do a lot of things to make your skin beautiful. The only catch is you must know how to use it right as per your skin type.
Here is how to use glycerin for different purposes for people with normal skin type:
For Softening Skin:
Glycerin is great for softening skin, fight dryness as well as irritating skin. The simplest way to get soft skin is by mixing a small quantity of glycerin with water, leave this mix on face overnight and wash off next morning to see the effect on the skin.
Use As Toner:
The combination of glycerin and rose-water can be use as a skin toner. Again take a very small amount of glycerin and add rose-water (the quantity of rose-water should be five times higher than the glycerin). Use this mix on a regular basis as a toner to get firmer and flawless skin.
For Moisturizing Skin:
You can directly put glycerin using cotton ball to moisture your skin. Leave it till your skin absorbs it completely then wash it off. If you have a mixed skin type then add lemon juice on glycerin and use it as and when you feel. In fact, you can also pour some glycerin on your daily cream and bath water to get better results.
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Mix glycerin with almond oil and massage your face daily with this potion to make your face wrinkle free. If available, you can also add some fish oil or, for that matter, vitamin E oil to make this magical potion more effective. For a youthful, wrinkle-free skin use this on a regular basis.
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More On Justin Timberlake In Arena's Pulled Issue
Justin Timberlake tells the Autumn/Winter issue of Arena Homme Plus he's not nervous about fan reactions to the pictures in the mag saying he trusted the photographer Steven Klein.
Justin admits, "He explained the scenarios and I was down for it. I know the pictures he takes are like pieces of art in themselves, and that's where you kind of have to trust who you're working with.
"I trusted him the whole time. And he made it really comfortable for me. I'm obviously a bit more naked in these photos than I have been in the past, but it is what it is. For me, it's like a still in film."
Obviously the comments were made before the horrific terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, which had the cover shot of a bloody Justin draped with images of the American flag inappropriate.


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I really enjoy giving oral sex but my latest guy says he'd really like it if I swallowed. I don't want to. Why does he care what I do with his sperm once he's come?
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard has been booked into the Santa Fe County jail on suspicion of aggravated drunken driving.
Police say Shepard was arrested Monday evening outside La Choza restaurant in downtown Santa Fe.
The 71-year-old Shepard told a police officer that he had two tequila drinks and was planning to drive home. The officer could smell alcohol on Shepard's breath and the actor had bloodshot, watery eyes.
Santa Fe police Lt. Andrea Dobyns says restaurant security called police after becoming concerned about a man who may be intoxicated. The man was trying to leave in a pickup truck, but the vehicle's emergency brake was engaged.
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There's a lot more to NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony's footwear wardrobe than his signature Jordan Melos, now in their fifth generation.
The Denver Nuggets small forward — whose team made it to the 2009 Western Conference Finals — owns more than 500 pairs of shoes, with high-end Italian labels scoring the most fashion points.
After the final buzzer, 25-year-old Anthony is eager to kick off his sneakers and dress things up with a pair of sleek Guccis, Ferragamos or Pradas. But whether he's on the court or on the town, comfort remains a priority.
Brands: Gucci, Jordan, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo and Timberland, among others
Favorite pairs: "My own. The Jordan Melo M5 and my other signature shoes. They're a reflection of me."
Most expensive pair: "Probably a pair of Guccis. I like their street shoes — the laceups with a thicker sole. I also like the wingtips and dress boots."
Least expensive pair: "Generic slippers from the supermarket."
Favorite stores: "I like to shop at Gucci for dress shoes and at Foot Locker or Niketown for sneakers."
Most comfortable pair: "Jordan Melo M5. I put a lot into the shoe to make sure it's high-performance on the court and stylish off the court, with the right type of comfort features for both."
Most uncomfortable pair: "Some of my hard-bottom dress shoes can get pretty uncomfortable."
Wildest pair: "I don't have any wild shoes, but I do have some super-exclusive Jordans in some crazy colors and materials."
Favorite Saturday night shoe: "Probably something from Gucci."
Dream shoe: "I've already started to design it: the Jordan Melo M6."
Celebrity fashion icons: Jay-Z, Will Smith, Fabolous


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Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. is one of a select group of companies in the transport industry in Canada to receive this honor through the 3rd annual Top Fleet Employers program for 2016! Fleets of every size are rated on topics including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruitment and retention.
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Monday Morning Brief: Tips from an ANA exhibit winner
- Published: Aug 1, 2016, 3 AM
In June at the American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar, Coin World editor-at-large Steve Roach caught up with exhibitor Larry Sekulich. Larry teaches a class on how to exhibit and has won multiple Howland Wood awards at the ANA World's Fair of Money. Here, he tells us some of the secrets to an award-winning exhibit (and here's a hint: it doesn't necessarily involve spending lots of money).
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Steve Roach: Hey, everyone at Coin World. It's Steve Roach, editor at large, and I'm here at Summer Seminar, American Numismatic Association's week-long immersion in coins. I'm teaching a class this week on numismatic publishing, and it's designed to help people who attend the class become better and more effective communicators and writers about numismatic topics.
I'm with one of my friends, Larry Sekulich. Larry's going to be teaching next week on the art of exhibiting and how to put together an award-winning numismatic exhibit.
Larry, what are three hints that you would give to people looking to put together an awesome, award-winning exhibit?
Larry Sekulich: Well, I think the first thing is you want to be really enthusiastic about the coins that you're using to exhibit. That tends to be reflected in the quality of the writing and the way everything's assembled. If you're not excited about what you want to tell a story about, I think that's going to come across in the quality of the exhbit. So be really enthusiastic about what you're doing.
SR: What about clarity? How important is clarity for exhibitors?
LS: Well one of the problems is, who's your audience? So, frequently when you're putting together an exhibit, you need to make a point of defining terms, typically in the context of your writing, so that someone who is not a numismatist, like a general population, would find your exhibit interesting. You don't want to lose them with the jargon of the coin-collecting world.
SR: Do I have to have a lot of money to put together an exhbiit? Sometimes when I go to coin shows I see exhibits with just amazing material that looks really expensive. Is that necessary to win an award?
LS: Absolutely not. My theory of exhibiting is, what's the story? To me the story is more valuable than the monetary value of the object at hand. I think you could put together an award-winning exhibit with a minimal amount of money tied up into the actual coinage.
It's nice to have super-rare coins, super-beautiful coins, but again to me it's the story behind the coin that's really the most important thing.
SR: Great. Thank you, Larry. And thanks, everyone at Coin World.
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Google announced its new Lens feature during its Google I/O event on May 17, which uses your mobile devices' cameras to give you information about what you're looking at.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai demonstrated Lens' capabilities by showing how it could recognize a specific flower by using a phone's camera. Google Assistant then offered follow-up actions, like pointing you to the nearest florist.
Another example Pichai offered was how Lens could recognize the context of what you're doing. During the demo, a phone's camera was pointed at a WiFi router's password label and WiFi network name, and Google Assistant automatically connected the phone to that WiFi network.
It seems like an updated version of Google's previous Goggles app, which had similar functions as Lens. Combined with Google Assistant, Lens is far smarter and impressive.


text: As the Death Note TV series delves deeper into its intricate plot, Good Smile brings you the second in our Death Note charm series, this time of the handcuffs that bind L and Kira together. These handcuffs renewed the troubled relationship that Kira and L share, and can be worn not just as a collectible item but as a fashionable accessory. Together with our previous Death Note charm, it's a worthy part of any stylish ensemble.


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In machine learning, computers apply statistical learning techniques to automatically identify patterns in data. These techniques can be used to make highly accurate predictions.
Model Tuning and
the Bias-Variance Tradeoff
The goal of modeling is to approximate real-life situations by identifying and encoding patterns in data. Models make mistakes if those patterns are overly simple or overly complex.


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Accelerated Learning (AL) is a systemic approach to facilitation that draws on interdisciplinary research and best practices to provide a roadmap to guide us in creating learning programs that have lasting positive impact.
AL begins the process of learning support before participants come to a learning program and supports learning on the job and in learners' life.
Systemic: AL provides processes to determine how different aspects of the system effect the learner and the learning (i.e. family, culture, organizational structures, their cognitive belief system, their paradigms, values and norms, etc.)
It includes a variety of methods to work with limiting factors in ways that enables a shift in thinking, the development of critical and innovative thinking, and more effective actions and behaviors. It creates the kind of learning that fosters deep learning and transformation.
The design element in AL is represented by the AL cycle which is used to design the impact that is needed for the learning program. It is a SIX phase cycle that comprise of the LEARNER PREPARATION phase, the CONNECTION phase, the ACQUISITION phase, the PRACTICUM phase, the INTEGRATION phase and the APPLICATION phase..
AL is also supported by seven pillars that allows deep learning to happen in an AL environment. This seven pillars are: FACILITATOR, ARTS & CULTURE, BELIEF AND MIDSET SHIFT,LEARNER CENTRIC, ENERGY MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY, REVIEW STRATEGY, INTERACTIVITY, AND PLAYFULNESS.
Game-based Learning is a form of structured play that:
We believe experiential-led learning is the key to facilitate an empowered learning experience.
Experiential learning enables the learner to appreciate their learning experience by processing it cognitively, through feeling and reflection of their experience.
neOOne's EL Philosophy is inspired by Kolb's Learning Cycle: "Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combination of grasping experience and transforming it." –David A. Kolb (1984)


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Selling any product online requires an effective testing strategy.
If you are struggling to make money with your website or blog then perhaps it's time to change the rules and really analyze your situation, testing your website can bring you a wealth of information that if used properly will open your eyes. People who are successful on the web today are constantly tweaking and testing their model to gain an advantage over their rivals. Little tiny improvements over time build up and give you that edge over the competition.
Testing is very straight forward with various free scripts and applications available, but
Continue reading Testing your way to a profitable website


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If you are drowning in debt, there are a few options to keeping your head above water such as consolidating your debts through an official debit consolidation agency or filing for bankruptcy. However, negotiating with creditors and credit card companies before filing bankruptcy is most likely your best move. If they are willing to reach agreement that works with your budget, you can eliminate the need to file bankruptcy and save your credit.
Negotiation and Debit Consolidation
Explore other options to save your secured debt before considering bankruptcy. To save a home, you might want to try a forbearance, refinancing, loan modification, short sale, or deed in lieu of foreclosure. If you aren't concerned about keeping your secured debt, try negotiating with all your creditors instead. Credit card companies are often willing to work with customers who want to settle debt. With older credit card debt, waiting for it to fall off your credit report may be less damaging than filing bankruptcy and restarting the clock.
When you overcharge or rely too much on your credit cards to cover shortfalls in your budget, your monthly debt payments can become more than you can manage. Debt consolidation is something you can use to regain control. Consider credit counseling if you are unable to strike a deal with creditors. Counselors can help you create a budget and even negotiate with creditors on your behalf. Legitimate non-profit organizations that are certified in credit counseling can help you with a debit management program, and they do not charge you for first visit.
Checking the National Foundation of Credit Counseling is a good start. Debt consolidation is the process of combining multiple debts at the lowest possible interest rate. Instead of paying several different accounts every month, you only have to worry about one. The goal here is to get the lowest interest rate possible and in a way that you can afford. But usually you need to freeze your credit cards.
Bankruptcy should be a last resort since it destroys your credit score. With this option you actually have two options: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy wipes the slate clean. When you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your debt is discharged. You are required to liquidate assets to satisfy debt.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to keep certain assets, including your home or vehicle, provided you are able to make the monthly payments. If you fall behind on your secured debt, it is important to continue making your regular payment to the creditor. It doesn't lower your existing payments, but it restructures past-due balances.
You will need to pay both secured and unsecured debt, including credit cards, and usually you are required to make monthly payments to the court appointed trustee. The amount of your payment is based on your debt and disposable income. Your disposable income is the money leftover each month after your expenses.
If you are unable to fulfill the terms of your repayment agreement, your debt isn't discharged. Your creditors can resume collection activity and can file a lawsuit against you to collect the money you owe. If you have a mortgage, the lender can begin the foreclosure process if you fail to make your regular payment or trustee payments. It is important to ensure you can afford all our current obligations in addition to repaying the debt. Take into consideration the risk of losing your job or unexpected financial emergencies. If you decide to file for Bankruptcy, you can do it yourself, but if that is too overwhelming you can choose to hire professional legal assistance for a smoother process.


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Open Thread for Readers for October 2019
Got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat about stuff in general?
- Melissa Kowalewski
Just finished The Testaments – review at my blog – and amd currently reading this book called The Most Fun We've Had that is REALLY slow going for no good reason. I hate it when that happens. I'm thinking a non fiction book next – any recs?
- DiscoDollyDeb
I'm reading Kate Canterbary's Talbott's Cove series. I haven't read them in order, but I don't think you really have to. FAR CRY has a prickly heroine and a grumpy hero and, hallelujah, they are not magically transformed by luuuurve into completely different people. In HARD PRESSED, the heroine can't decide how much of a relationship she wants to have with the local sheriff. I thought that was realistic—we don't always jump right from first date to picking out china patterns. FRESH CATCH is an m/m romance between a local lobsterman and a newcomer to the area. I recommend these books and can't understand why I never tried Canterbary's work before. Well, she has a significant backlist—I love it when that happens!
- Rose
I'm not reading anything, and it makes me sad. I feel like the romance genre is going in directions that I don't find appealing, and my autobuy authors are either no longer writing or have switched to writing things that I don't care to read. Also, prices on Amazon seem rather high again for anything traditionally published; what's up with that?
Basically, I'm hoarding whatever KJ Charles publishes for times of need and grab whatever nonfiction is on sale and looks interesting.
- Wahoo Suze
I just finished Ilona Andrews' Sweep series, and it was great fun.


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Channel 5's video-on-demand service Demand 5 has been rebranded My5.
The broadcaster has expanded the service's range of content, including My5 exclusives, such as Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters, and box sets. It now offers catch-up for all four of its channels; Channel 5, 5Star, 5USA and Spike.
The service will be rolled out across all Android and iOS phones and tablets, as well as its new website, My5.tv. Over the coming months, My5 will replace Demand 5 on smart TVs, set-top boxes, games consoles and other platforms.
"Consumers increasingly expect a much more televisual and immersive experience from on-demand services," said James Tatam, director of digital media and commercial development for Channel 5.
"We've designed My5 to enable viewers to focus on finding and watching great programmes and nothing else."
My5 is launching simultaneously with a total rebrand across the Channel 5 portfolio of channels, as well as the launch of a new Channel 5 website.


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Exhibition Review
Sharing is Caring I
Text by Pravu Mazumdar
Caring is sharing. But is sharing always caring?
The larger part of our life consists in sharing. We share the air that we breathe with the masses on the streets and marketplaces of the city. We share our daily stock of urban air with people we will never get to know or care for. We might share a meal because we care. But we might also share it because we cannot foot the bill or finish the meal. We share the space of a flat or the stretch of a bed with people we care for. But we can also share these with strangers when the rent is high or there is no bed in sight. We share our workplaces, markets, contacts, contracts, job opportunities, traffic lights, hospital beds with people we tend to consider our rivals.
We share our language with myriads of speakers uttering the same chains of words and metaphors, maybe at the same time, who we neither know nor care for. We yearn to share things like the "the calm of sunrise", the "tragedy of unrequited love", the "horrors of infinity", the "beauty of contentment", the "flavor of a strawberry tart", but end up sharing only the words. We share our days and nights, the ground beneath our feet, the skies above our heads, the rivers and mountains and the distant horizon. We share a slot of time with our contemporaries. Not because we care, but because we were flung into existence without being asked. We share a little blue speck adrift upon a vast, intergalactic ocean, with plants, animals, humans clinging onto it. But not because we care. We would not hesitate to burn down the plants, slaughter the animals and ravage the humans, if they got in our way.
But everything transforms, as if with a magic wand, when the chronological order is reversed and caring precedes sharing, showing us that there can be no caring without sharing and that the state of being, which is caring, finds immediate expression in the practice of sharing. When we care for a child or a garden, when we devote our thoughts, emotions, actions to the objects of our care, we find ourselves sharing a fragment of our life, simply because we want the world to flourish, the child to grow and the garden to bloom for its own sake.
Caring, as a practice of giving value to things and beings, paying attention to their needs and worrying for their future, means that we don't care for the economics of exchange. It means that we don't care for the economics of gift exchange, where people try to outdo each other by giving more. (As with the potlatch or the Kula rites of the Melanesians.) Caring also means that we don't care for the economics of profit, where people try to outdo each other in getting more and enhancing their wealth at the cost of others. (As in Adam Smith's free market.) Caring finally means that we don't care for the economics of balance, where a "you" and an "I" exchange their valuables in order to re-establish the primordial equanimity of nature. (As the Kogi of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.)
Caring has, in fact, nothing to do with economics. When we care, we cannot help sharing. We cannot help suspending our rights to property and releasing a flow and fusion of existences, as in friendship, love and compassion, as when we share a childhood, a passing pleasure, the rhythm of a dance, the sorrow of loss, the impending gloom of despondence. All caring is detached from giving and getting. In all caring, the "you" and the "I" drown in a "we".
But even the "I" of economic exchanges issues from an incessant practice of sharing myself with myself, like placing my hands on my body or joining them to consolidate my sense of touch; or washing, shaping, grooming myself to consolidate my appearance; or directing the flow of my desire back towards myself to consolidate my value; or harnessing my thoughts and directing them towards themselves to consolidate my awareness of myself. In such moments, my "I" seems to be born over and over again, fresh and agog with the pleasure of re-doing the project of life.
Find out more about the Artists by clicking on their names.
Pravu Mazumdar
Exhibition Text
Tobias Birgersson
University Gothenburg Sweden
Karl Hallberg
University Gothenburg Sweden
Prof. Rick Smith
Southern Illinois University Carbondale USA
Nils Hint
Estonian Academy of Arts
Ambrose Burne
Hereford College of the Arts GB
Piret Hirv
Estonian Academy of Arts
Dr. John Grayson
Hereford College of the Arts GB
Urmas Lüüs
Estonian Academy of Arts
Prof. Heiner Zimmermann
University Gothenburg Sweden
Eve Margus-Villems
Estonian Academy of Arts
Lina Söderberg
University Gothenburg Sweden
Sharing University Programs
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Learn, Build, Win: Free Course on Building Fiori Apps, Winners Get a MacBook Air
A new, free openSAP course is starting next Wednesday, March 25, 2015. It's called "Build Your Own SAP Fiori App in the Cloud" and is open to anyone and everyone interested in learning how to build consumer-like apps for enterprise systems. Basic HTML skills will help but aren't required. All you need is a few hours each week whenever your schedule allows. We'll walk you through the whole process, including sessions on design.
The course will take place over a six-week period and contains lots of hands-on exercises (with free access to all tools and systems needed). After the first six weeks, you'll have a three-week period to apply what you've learned and create a proof-of-concept (POC) app. There will also be forums where you can interact with both peers and experts.
Toward the end of the nine weeks, your app will go through a peer review process where you'll have a chance to give and receive valuable feedback. Submitted apps will also be reviewed by SAP experts and the top three creators will each win a MacBook Air. So what are you waiting for? Sign up here: https://open.sap.com/courses/fiux1
If you have any questions, feel free to ask below. And in the mean time, here's a high level overview of the topics which will be covered each week.
Week 1: Get to Know SAP Fiori UX
Week 2: Design Your First SAP Fiori App
Week 3: Create Your First SAP Fiori App
Week 4: Enhance Your First SAP Fiori App
Week 5: Customize and Extend SAP Fiori Apps
Week 6: Build Your Own SAP Fiori App
Best of luck!


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Institutional Perspectives in Cancer- GI: Chaired by Deirdre Cohen, MD
The live filming of this virtual event in our IPC series is now on-demand.
OncLive is proud to present the State of the Science Summits and a new virtual event, Institutional Perspectives in Cancer (IPC). Each summit and webinar will convene for a short meeting designed to educate healthcare professionals on the clinical benefits associated with new science driving new thinking in cancer management. Attendees will not only improve their knowledge of novel treatment approaches, but also leave the event the with confidence and intent to apply state-of-the-art treatment strategies to care for their patients. Each event is dedicated to the latest research in one of the following therapeutic areas: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, GU & Prostate Cancer, Hematology, or Melanoma.
The State of the Science Summits and IPC assemble academic and community-based physicians & healthcare professionals across key disciplines from medical and surgical oncology. Specialist experts serve as faculty for these premier and renowned oncology summits, which focus on the most relevant cancer topics to ultimately improve patient care.
Interested in virtually attending an IPC event? Click here to register for an upcoming webinar.
Some of the episodes from our podcast, OncLive On Air, are focused on the interviews with faculty conducted at the State of the Science Summits. Click here to listen to our latest episodes!


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Boat Tours
Our electric boats offer the unique qualities of a more personalized setting that is totally void of the noise, odor, and pollution of a diesel or gas engine. Sit back and relax while an informative captain guides you along the Cass River. Enjoy a wine & chocolate tasting or choose from a variety of refreshing beers or soft drinks upon your river tour. Our river tour season generally starts the beginning of May and goes through October (weather permitting). Tours are offered 7 days a week, and reservations can be made by calling 989.652.3400.


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Looking for a natural glow without having to use highlighter or bronzer? Or seeking the best way to remove stubborn dark pigmentation?
A major step above a spa chemical peel, our medical-grade skin peels contain a prescription-dose of active ingredients that only a medical professional is licensed to use.
Our formulas penetrate deeply to reveal your smoothest, most luminous layer of skin. Depending on your individual skin concerns, we will choose from a variety of ingredients that specifically target acne, wrinkles, or pigmentation. Like all of SLK's treatments, our peels are safe on skin of all colors.
Our peel of choice is the Revepeel. It is superior for pigmentation, melasma, sun spots, and freckles in addition to providing anti-aging and anti-acne benefits. SLK maintains a close relationship with the founder of Revepeel and thus SLK staff are experts in how best to apply and use the Revepeel line of products, including Revepeel Enlighten mask and Revepeel for acne.
Many patients who receive face peels also choose to receive peels on other areas such as the back, chest, arms, or legs to achieve full body radiance.
SLK providers may recommend that individuals who battle hyperpigmentation, scarring, or rough texture receive a combination of Revepeel with microneedling. Call us at 615-214-9166 to reserve an individualized consultation to discuss what treatments would be best for you.


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OK guys, this is a serious post here, so leave any negativity at the door and read on.
Its the summer hols, and the sun has been shining at last,and everyone is excited about how ell we're all doing in the Olympics.
Perhaps that's why the story of missing pre-teen Tia Sharpe has gone widely unnoticed outside of social media.
Tia is 12, and, on Friday afternoon she left her Gran's house in New Addington to pop over to the Whitgift Centre in nearby Croydon. Tia forgot her mobile phone (like most kids do, hell, I'm 30 and I'm always forgetting mine) and, despite not taking her Young Person's Travelcard, most drivers will let kids Tia's age jump on and off of buses and trams regardless.
That was the last any of Tia's family have seen or heard of her, and, despite extensive checks of CCTV, there has been no sightings whatsoever.
Her family are, understandably out of their minds with worry for this pretty and happy girl- she isn't a troubled kid, no underlying issues, and has never run away before.
When Tia went missing, she had on a yellow bandeau style top, grey leopard print leggings, Nike high top style trainers and was wearing her FCUK glasses. She may have had a small amount of cash on her at the time. She is reported to have friend's who live in the Wimbledon, Mitcham and Croydon areas. Although she is still quite a playful child, she is clued up on travelling around the city.
If you have seen Tia, or know where she may be, PLEASE, PLEASE get in touch with Merton Police station, using the 101 number (free from any phone or mobile) and quote reference number 12MIS025216. If that's hard to remember, I'm sure just saying you have information on Tia's whereabouts will be fine.
I really hope Tia has just stayed out late and is worried she may be in trouble, but her family say she isn't, they just want what any frantic family wants- to know she is safe and well.
Let's help find Tia guys, feel free to copy and paste this blog wherever you like x


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While the new orang hand Rolex Explorer II might be the highlight of Baselworld 2011 for many, we came across another beauty today, this time from watch brand Hublot – the carbon fibre encased King Power "Cathedral".
"To mark the 2011 Basel Fair Hublot is presenting a world first, with a minute repeater watch featuring two "cathedral" type gongs, a tourbillon and column wheel chronograph, with carbon fiber bridges, in a case made from carbon fiber. This is a perfect illustration of "Fusion" between great watchmaking tradition and the technology of the future."
Other parts of the watch are made of titanium and rubber. A sophisticated, yet sporty looking watch coming from Hublot.
Take a further look after the jump.


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Bishop Oyedepo,"...clear manifestation of divine visitation"
Posted by Ambassador T. Brikins
The Guinness Book of World Record largest Church Auditorium, Faith Tabernacle at Ota, Ogun State, South West of Nigeria flags off its 5th Service from July 19th , 2015. The auditorium currently holds 4 services every sunday and seats 50,000 worshippers in each service.
"We have seen tens of thousands of people added to this church in the past few weeks..."
"But for this supernatural growth to be sustained, we must have to create more room for the people and as the fire keeps burning, God will keep adding to the church more souls daily such as should be saved"(Isaiah 54:2-3/Acts 24:47)
The services which will run for 1 hour 30 minutes each is scheduled as follows:
1st. Service-6:00am-7:30am.
2nd Service-7:35am-9:05am.
3rd Service-9:10am-10:40am.
4th Service 10:45am- 12:15am.
5th Service-12:20pm-1:50pm.


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The Hotmail app is a great way to access your emails on the go. It's especially useful if you want to stay up-to-date with your inbox while you are away from home or at work. But sometimes, it can be tough figuring out how to use the app for the first time! In this blog post, we'll cover 11 hot tips that will help new and experienced users alike get more out of their Hotmail experience.
11 Hotmail Email App Tips for Android Users 2021
-Tap the Hotmail icon on your Android device to open up the hipstore download application
-Enter your email address and password in order to log into your account. Tap Sign In again if you are already logged in, then tap Done when finished.
-Select the mail account you want to read and tap on the email. You can also swipe left or right in order to switch between accounts.
-Tap on any link within a message that is written in blue for an open web page, tap anywhere else to perform this function with your phone's default browser (e.g., Safari)
-Tap on Message and SMS to see your conversations, or tap on the Settings button at the bottom of any screen for additional options.
-Tap on the Menu button in order to access your account settings, and tap Manage Accounts if you want to add another email address.
-Tap on the Menu button and select Settings in order to view options for Accounts, Pinning Messages, Notification Preferences, and more.
-To read or send a message while viewing your inbox, tap on New Message at the bottom of any screen. You will see an option to Add Attachments from within this menu as well
-To create a new email from within the app, tap on New Message and select Compose.
-Tap on Settings to configure your default signature for emails that you send from this account
-To turn off notifications, open up Settings once again and uncheck Mail Notification or Push Notification in order to disable alerts when messages are received or read.
-You can move forwards or backward through messages by tapping Skip To Conversation at the bottom of any screen. You use this feature when you are reading a conversation thread that has multiple emails in it.