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Turn visitors into customers, one chat at a time.
Userlike is the most intuitive and modern live chat we found. Live chat obviously made our users happier and our service department more efficient.Read case study
The perfect tool for our 'Service with Passion' motto. From day one, Userlike has inspired our trust and amazement.
With Userlike, everything's more simple. Customers love the chat because it allows them to reach the right person directly.Read case study
I like that the user decides how much personal information she wants to reveal. In the chat, you don't need to give your phone number or name. That comes up later once trust has built up through the conversation.Read case study
I was surprised by the high frequency of chats and by how the customers using it got right to the point.Read case study
Both customers and customer service reps have embraced the chat channel for its great ease of use.Read case study
We've been impressed by the modern look and feel of Userlike from the start. We've been able to extend our support throughout the entire buying process.Read case study
A shop's usability stands or falls by its guidance and support options. Live chat is perfect to answer web visitor needs instantly, and with Userlike you have an excellent solution that's easy to integrate into any shop.
Extremely fast and convenient – implementing Userlike was a real success story.Read case study
We're not the biggest player on the market, but personal contact sets us apart from our competitors.Read case study
Live chat? Check! Contact form? Check! Usability? Check! Userlike offers an effortless way for shop owners to communicate with their web visitors.
Use chat macros, predefined canned messages, to speed up the answering of frequent questions.
You'll have your specific business logic, and you need a chat system that connects to this. With Userlike, you can define such specific chat behavior.
Use a chatbot to take over the boring part of any support interaction – asking for the issue and collecting the customer information – before forwarding the chat to its human colleagues. You can connect an external chatbot to Userlike through our Chatbot API or build your own chatbot within Userlike using our Bot Language.
Many countries – especially European – have strict data privacy laws you need to adhere to. Userlike complies with to GDPR regulations, with servers located in Germany, and specific features that protect your web visitors, customers, and service reps.
To filter for high quality chats, enable Userlike's registration form. Your visitors will need to fill in a short form before starting a chat – e.g. with their email address, phone, and/or website.
Userlike's rating and feedback features give you an idea of how well you're doing. Right after a chat, the visitor is asked to rate the service on a scale from 1 to 5 stars.
Besides using Userlike as a chat system for your website – you can use it for Facebook Messenger and Telegram support.
Go beyond chat. Send your visitor to a specific URL, or take a screenshot of the webpage she's on to get a better idea of her issue.
When you add a chat system, it should fit in seamlessly with your website. Adjust your chat's colors, positioning, texts, and button to your liking.
Userlike offers various options for when you're offline: (1) turn the chat into a contact form, (2) show a custom message, (3) make the chat disappear, or (4) use chatbots to welcome your visitors for you.
Userlike's Chat Panel offers all the context info you need: the user's name, email address, physical location, current URL, social accounts (if available), previous interactions (chats, messages, tickets), and whatever added info you choose to insert using our JavaScript API.
To use your chat system in a team, use features like Group Select, user forwarding, operator collaboration, and skill-based routing.
Instead of waiting for your visitors to start a chat, you can invite them automatically based on the time they have spent on a specific page.
Userlike is likely not the only tool you're using, and it's worthwhile to integrate your chat system into your existing processes. You can connect Userlike with a wide range of other tools – like Slack, Pipedrive, or Help Scout.
Optimize your chat setup with Userlike's built-in analytics dashboards.
Simple chat setup for your website.
Modern website messaging with a flat fee.
Multi-channel messaging with professional power features.
Enterprise solution. Flexible on all dimensions.
No :) simply register with your email address and you're good to go! You only need to enter your billing info if you switch from Free to Premium.
When you're offline, Userlike turns into a contact form – which still beats having to look for an email address. Also features like chatbots, Live Translation, intelligent chat routing, and chat macros make it easier to offer quality chat support when working alone or in a small team.
No. For your trial you don't need to enter any billing info. If you choose to upgrade, you can use credit card, but you can also choose to pay with bank transfer or SEPA direct debit.
We advise you not to. Incoming chats are easy to miss on a mobile device, and their internet connections are often not stable enough to support a stable chat.
Some of our most popular integrations are those with Slack, Help Desk, Pipedrive, and Salesforce. Take a look at which of your tools are present.
You can connect an external chatbot to Userlike through our Chatbot API or build your own chatbot within Userlike using our Bot Language.


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Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Rum
Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Old Rum is a rum crafted in the Dominican Republic from raw sugarcane. After being distilled, the rum is aged for 18 years in American oak casks. As a result, it has a deep amber and iridescent copper color along with an aroma of dried fruits and sweet, toasted breads. On the palate, initial hints of honey, toffee and caramelized sugar lead to subtler notes of almond and vanilla, which finally give way to bursts of figs, dried plums, caramel and sherry on the finish.
"Playing off the concept of global navigation," says Sebastiani, "we silkscreened an antique nautical map of the main rum smuggling route around the circumference of the bottle" of Kirk and Sweeney Rum. In addition, the neck of the bottle is hand-numbered with the rum's batch and bottle number, while a photo of the Kirk and Sweeney and the bottle's safety seal are printed to look like authentic nautical brass. "The overall design serves as a reminder of the risk so many were willing to take for a good taste of rum during the 1920s," says Sebastiani.
Tasting Notes
Intense amber and bright copper color along with an aroma of walnuts and banana bread. On the palate, initial hints of pineapple rinds and toasted coconut lead to notes of aged oak, sherry and caramel, which finally give way to bursts of mango, honey and raisins on the finish.

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A new retail strip center is planned for Liberty Drive in Springfield.
RAM Innovations, LLC obtained a building permit June 29 to begin building Liberty Plaza, a 9,000-square-foot retail center at 3450 Liberty Dr.
RAM Innovations is owned by Ramprasad Talluri, who also owns Sky Zone Springfield trampoline park. Liberty Plaza will be located on the same land as Sky Zone.
The contractors on the Liberty Plaza development are Capitol Builders Inc. and B&H Roofing. The project valuation is $500,000.
Other permits recently issued by the city include the following:
Target Corporation obtained a permit to remodel its store at 3445 Freedom Dr. The remodel will see upgrades to fixtures, flooring, walls and more. The project valuation is $420,287, and the contractor is S.M. Wilson & Co. of St. Louis.
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. obtained a permit to demolish a building at 2612 Farragut Dr. The demolition is part of an expansion to LRS' campus, enabled by the expansion of an enterprise zone in Springfield. The contractor is O'Shea Builders, and the project valuation is $20,117.


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Turmeric and glucosamine are two food supplements that have similar benefits in dealing with the relief of joint pain and in general keeping numerous health issues under control.
Is turmeric better than glucosamine?
"It really can't be said that one of these supplements is better than the other," Elaine Evans, a New Orleans medical practitioner, was quoted as saying. "A lot depends on the individual user," she said, "because results seem to differ from one person to the next."
Let's take a close look at turmeric.
Turmeric Supports Zestful Aging, Enhances Memory, and Promotes Healthy Skin.
Turmeric is known as the spice of life. It has ingredients known to relieve joint pain, but it also contains powerful properties that allegedly support improved memory, zestful aging, and healthy skin.
We know that turmeric is derived from a plant and is a staple in Oriental food. It is the dominant spice in curry and is often used to flavor or add color to curry powders, butter, cheeses, and mustards.
"Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric," Elaine Evans said. "Curcumin is the pigment responsible for turmeric's golden color and for many of its health benefits."
Evans said curcumin can ease irritated tissue, is a strong antioxidant and a wound healer. It also resists threatening organisms, she said and helps promote health in the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and immune systems
But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine, we were told. "Turmeric is in a lot of today's medicines," the practitioner said. "People like it simply because they claim it helps relieve joint pain and reduce inflammation."
Thousands Who Suffer From Osteoarthritis find Turmeric Helpful.
Our research revealed that thousands who suffer from osteoarthritis find turmeric beneficial. It is used for an array of ailments, including depression, high cholesterol, hay fever, itching, and liver disease,
There are others who use turmeric for heartburn, stress, and, as already stated, as a means of improving memory, our research shows.
"If anything needs to be known about turmeric," says Dr. Edward Group, a nutrition expert, "is the fact that the chemical curcumin is in turmeric Curcumin gives turmeric its potent healing potential."
Dr. Group, the founder of Global Healing, says advocates of turmeric use are quick to testify that the supplement reduces inflammation and brings relief to joint pain.
Turmeric is popular with consumers because it appears to have so many more benefits than glucosamine, even though our research has found the two be more or less equal.
Turmeric, we found, is critical as an effective compound in reducing blood cholesterol, soothing osteoarthritis pain, and relieving itching brought on by kidney ailments.
Turmeric is used also in the treatment of stomach ulcers, lowering the risk of a heart attack following bypass surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, tuberculosis, cancer, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Let's look more at glucosamine and what it has to offer.
Glucosamine is found in bone and bone marrow. You will find it similar to turmeric in that it is used in over-the-counter supplements to relieve aches in joints, stiffness, and inflammation.
Anti-Aging Value of Glucosamine Is Recognized by Dietician.
"Glucosamine also has anti-aging value and is active as an aide in the area of stomach health," Wanda James, a New Orleans dietician, told us. "Your microbiome gets a tremendous boost from glucosamine," she said.
Ms. James explained that the microbiome is a community of microorganisms — bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses — that reside inside in your body.
Australian researchers have found that doses of glucosamine sulfate may change the makeup of the helpful bacteria in the stomach. Scientists claim such a change can have a great impact on health and immunity.
Glucosamine has even been called the perfect supplement to combat "intestinal permeability." These cases involve food parts and proteins that have not been digested but make their way through the bloodstream.
Dietician Wanda James says, "glucosamine supplements help repair damaged tissue and reduce swelling linked to inflammatory bowel disease, something that is painful and difficult to treat."
Researchers have also found that glucosamine is used for treating chronic bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcer-infected colitis and beneficial in repairing the lining of the bladder, intestines, and stomach.
Is turmeric or glucosamine better for joints?
Turmeric and Glucosamine Appear Equal in Joint Relief Efforts.
"You honestly can't say that one is better than the other, medical practitioner Evans said. "Again it really depends on the user."
She said glucosamine, in her opinion, was equal to turmeric when it comes to providing joint relief. "It serves as one of the body's most effective joint lubricants, allowing one to move around while easing joint, bone, and muscle pain."
Researchers contend that using glucosamine supplements helps prevent joint breakdowns and boosts the amount of cartilage and synovial fluid the human body maintains.
Although not every person with severe joint pain will benefit from glucosamine supplementation, there are users who say they noticed relief from pain within four to eight weeks.
Like turmeric, glucosamine is noted for helping to relieve arthritis discomfort, improve digestive health, and decrease chronic swelling. Some prescription painkillers cannot perform as well as turmeric or glucosamine.
Some Say They Have Been Able to Avoid Surgery by Taking Glucosamine.
Taking glucosamine normally brings results that differ from one person to the next. There are some users who believe they have been able to avoid surgery by taking glucosamine.
Other users say they have been able to avoid taking expensive medication because of the good results they experience with glucosamine as a dietary supplement.
In closing, we will again say that it is impossible to say one food supplement is better than the other. If you like turmeric, keep taking it. If you get good results from glucosamine, keep taking and learn more about it. You can also find out what foods are high in glucosamine to have other alternatives.


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Battle of the Gods
A superb looking game from Playtech, Battle of the Gods is a slot with 5 reels and 25 lines, with a theme that gives us quite a few characters from the Greek mythology. The presence of the gods and of the titans from the stories creates a pretty unique atmosphere in this slot machine, with the gods being the ones that have lots of blue in the image, while the titans are marked with brown. The entire reel section is surrounded by the columns of a temple, with decorations carved into them, mostly when it came to the top part.
Graphics & Theme
There are great graphics for the player to enjoy here, beautiful enough and with so many details that we recommend you try them out in fullscreen mode, so that you can get a closer look at the work of the Playtech designers. The gods and the titans are marked with blue and brown, respectively, dressed just like they used to in those times. The gods are the ones that get your attention immediately, with their slightly better looking blue images, with Zeus throwing lighting bolts and with Poseidon holding his trident.
Special Effects
The wild symbol is an important part of the game, a symbol represented by the word "Wild" with white wings placed on top. It has the added benefit of being the symbol that can award the best payouts of this slot, topping off at 10,000x the wager per line if you have five wilds on a payline.
The temple of the gods has the honor of acting as the scatter symbol. Getting three of these symbols, in whatever positions they happen to fall in, will result in the free spins being triggered. With a minimum of two scatters, there are payouts as well, going as high as 200 times the total bet value ($250,000 maximum payout).
The free spins system is quite interesting. It's basically the battle between the gods and the titans, where you play either in one mode or the other. The game begins with the gods mode, using only the blue symbols with a wild titan symbol. There is no limited to the number of free spins you get in god mode, but you are switched to titans mode when you have a titan wild on the screen. The titans mode gives you only 8 free spins, which will end the game once they're done. You can go back from titans to gods mode if you have a god extra wild on the screen at some point.
The X-Feature is the other extra chance you get to make some cash here, triggering payouts whenever there are god symbols placed in an X shape on the middle three reels. You need five god symbols to appear in exact positions on the screen, and if that happens there is a payout worth 5 times the total bet.
The mythology part of the game is quite intriguing and it makes for a nice enough experience. The developers didn't just slap together some god and titan themed symbols, they also took the time to think up some interesting features for it, and they should be applauded for it.
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Happy Sunday my Luvs!
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What gorgeous images with so many lovely ideas to steal!! I agree, it's such a busy time of year in the lead up to Christmas :)
Absolutely gorgeous indeed! So many splendid images to inspire us!
:) Hazel
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Perfect pics for Sunday morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
Love the blue/white striped cushions with the blue tiles. Yes it's that time of the year. Deep breath! :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE the first and the last room :)
What lovely dining rooms! I like the third one the most! Enjoy your day, Kellie xx
Great images! This rooms are so beautiful!
awww, i love the rooms, I can't even choose!
Loving that first room!!
Hey Leah, you're right, it does seem super busy right now. And I think it's just going to get worse over the next month or so. These photos definitely helped though! I kept going through and saying, okay, that's my favourite room, but then more beauties kept showing up! Thanks Leah!
Oh gosh, I adore the blue dining room, with the huge lamp hanging.
I wish I had high ceilings to do this with!
Have a great sunday-
<3 Nicole Lisa
Oh my word! The third one! I want to go to there.
loving the third one ~ so girly and fun!
jillian xoxo
Such a gorgeous collection of pictures! I love the Nate Berkus dining room and the third one is amazing- the wallpaper! I actually really love them all:)
I just love these pics!! Happy Sunday dear friend xoxoxo
Love that last room! Hope you had a relaxing weekend :)
Ohhh! The last photo with the lucite chairs...yummy:)
I love that gorgeous hot mess of a first image!
I'll take #2! So when should we be over? ;-)
Ah, all these pictures make me wish I was getting to receive guests over for a lovely meal of drink and treats...not having to get ready for work on a Monday morning. :) xox ~ Alexandra
The plaster details in the fourth image make my heart sing (+ the stone mantel and mirror)! I even don't mind the terrazzo floors. Lovely rooms!


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For many years Vertical ride supports me wherever they can. Absolutely top bike shop with qualified staff who bring plenty of experience along. Many thanks!!
Mountainbike-Trifelsland is an initiative of bike enthusiasts in Palatinate. The founder Steffen Kirsch and his crew offer since 2006 any kind of enduro and bike park mountain bike courses you could wish for, ranging from beginner to pro. Special courses for kids, bike first aid, and many others promise not only plenty of fun during the attendance but foremost a greater pleasure to bike afterward. Bike tours and camps, not only in the so-called "German Tuscany" but also in other beautiful surrounding regions are in the program as well. In the test center, you can test the newest bikes and equipment and fall in love with them.
Steffen Kirsch is a globetrotter, bike enthusiasts, professional bike mechanic, MTB-guide/trainer c, and brings along a vast knowledge when it comes to the two-wheeler!! He has been supporting Ben and the Tandem Ramble project for many years and is always there for us when we need advice or help concerning a bike, equipment, and more. We highly recommend Steffen Kirsch to everyone who is in love with bicycle riding.
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Project Monitoring
Duff & Phelps Provided Project Monitoring for BMO Real Estate Partners
has bought residential property development of 120 apartments and approximately 1,500 m² retail space Independent real estate consultant in the transaction
BMO Real Estate Partners completed residential property development of 120 apartments and approximately 1,500 m² retail space. The vendor was a regional project developer in North Rhine-Westphalia of Germany, who completed the development in 20 months.
Duff & Phelps' Role
Duff & Phelps Real Estate Advisory Group served as an independent real estate consultant in the transaction of a development project. Duff & Phelps' duties were to conduct a Technical Due Diligence on the planning and project monitoring of the construction of the building until hand-over to the Client. In this connection qualities and construction status were checked regularly so the fund could be released for payment.
About BMO Real Estate Partners
BMO Real Estate Partners part of BMO Global Asset Management benefit from the support of a worldwide organization with over 1,500 employees and more than £150 billion under management. Their ultimate parent is BMO Financial Group, one of North America's largest banks. In this case BMOs' Real Estate Partners goal was to invest into stable residential property/ development for a large pension fund. The special purpose fund is managed by a large KVG in Germany.


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Council of Vapor is an American vaping hardware designer and manufacturer that markets both atomizer tanks and power mods. At 200 watts, the Tempest is Council of Vapor's most powerful box mod to date, and their first to use three high-drain 18650s.
As of the writing of this review (18 July 2016), the CoV Tempest 200W TC Box Mod is available online for $66-80.
The CoV Tempest 200W TC Box Mod is thoughtfully designed and well-manufactured. The asymmetrical shape is ergonomically comfortable to hold, although I think it safe to conclude that the mod was designed more with right-handers in mind. Some vapers will like the shape and feel that the Tempest is a distinctive and attractive mod. Others may find the asymmetry a bit odd.
The pop-out battery clip is a nice touch.
The regulating chip in the Tempest is apparently the same as is used in the Limitless 200W TC box mod. I found the adjustment scheme altogether too wonky. Even something as basic as adjusting the wattage in power or temp modes requires the user to access a menu. Once memorized, the adjustment routines are OK, but a learning curve is required.
Temp control has settings for Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel, but includes no option for adjustable TCR values. Yes, three choices are offered to adjust the "working modes," which I presume to be the intensity of initial ramp-up — Standard (ST), Soft (SO), or Powerful (PO) — and three slots are provided for customized settings (M1, M2, and M3), but the lack of TCR adjustment puts the Tempest behind the curve of current TC chip technology. For instance, only a single temp control slot is provided for stainless steel wire, so no distinction can be made between 304, 316, and 317 SS.
The difference in vape quality between the three ramp-up settings was slight, but enough that I could tell.
At the current price point ($66-80), the Tempest may have considerable difficulty competing against similar triple-18650 TC mods, specifically the Eleaf iStick 200W and the Wismec Reuleaux RX200/200S. Both of those box mods give better performance in temp control at significantly cheaper prices.
Threading on the 510 connection seemed to me fussy and tight. I feared that cross-threading when screwing on an atomizer or tank would be all too likely. Users are well-advised to be especially careful about lining up the threads when changing atomizers and going very slowly at first.
The Tempest has no USB port, so neither USB-charging of batteries nor firmware upgrades are possible. Lack of USB charging is no big deal, as far as I'm concerned, but no firmware upgradability may be a serious consideration for some potential buyers.
In Power mode, the Tempest is a great performer. I tried the mod with numerous tanks from 40W to 120W, and the vape experience was terrific across the board.
Performance in temp control was something of a head-scratcher for me — sometimes great, sometimes not. I don't use nickel or titanium wire, so I didn't test the Tempest in those TC modes, but, with stainless steel coils, the performance I got in TC was mostly acceptable, given the lack of adjustable TCR values.
I did find that the temp control regulation cut down the voltage aggressively when the maximum set coil temp was approached. I had a hard time finding a sweet spot for temperature. Often, I'd take a draw and get no vapor at all. Then I'd wait a minute, vape again, and the experience was normal. This occasional cut-off in voltage happened after every 3-4 draws, and I was puzzled that it occurred at both low and high temperature settings. I'm not complaining that the TC performance was anemic; it was either really good or literally nothing at all.
Maximum wattage in temp mode cannot be set by the user. The chip automatically limits the wattage applied to not exceed the set temperature. Numerous TC mods operate this way, and I don't regard it as a con, per se, but it is one less choice for user control.
Atomizer resistance cannot be locked, but the chip seems to remember the initial cold resistance. Whenever the TC settings are changed, the chip asks if the coil is new or old. Selecting existing/old coil reverts to the original resistance reading.
Overall, I loved the Tempest in straight Power (Wattage) mode. Temp control was too inconsistent for me, however.
I feel strongly divided about the Council of Vapor Tempest 200W TC box mod. On the one hand, the mod feels good, and I was impressed by its consistently superb performance in Power mode. On the other hand, the various criticisms discussed and listed above, especially concerning temp control, do lower my opinion of the mod.
Rather than concluding with a positive or negative recommendation, I'll remain neutral and trust individual vapers to assess the CoV Tempest for themselves.


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Even though the Pontiac G6 is one of the hottest cars in America, good Pontiac parts can still be hard to find. Even when you see a good price for them, the choice may not always be in your best interest. Parts like radiators, oil filters and replacement door handles may be items that you want to purchase original. Not only are original parts manufactured with a higher degree of quality, they also allow the owner to rest assured that his part is up to his/her vehicle specifications.
GMPartsOnline.net has all of the replacement parts you need with none of the high shipping costs that other companies attempt to charge to "make up for their low prices". Whether it's a replacement mirror, oil filter, floor mat, running board or any other genuine GM accessory, we are here to fill your needs.
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You can call us at 866-423-9926 and be sure that you won't get any cheap aftermarket copies of OEM parts. Our stock is 100% original. With such a wide selection of parts to choose from, we are proud to say that we carry maintenance and repair parts for GM vehicles dating back to 1984 and our staff has hundred of years of combined experience.


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Jimmyjane teams up with Author Josh Sabarra for his new novel
Jimmyjane will be joining bestselling author and Hollywood personality Josh Sabarra to celebrate the launch of his new book Enemies Closer. Prior to the West Hollywood launch of the novel Thursday, November 2nd, from 7-9 pm, at Tesoro/Fred Segal on Sunset Blvd, Jimmyjane will be providing some of their award-winning FORM 6 Rechargeable Vibrators, which also appear in Enemies Closer, as social media giveaway items.
Sabarra's new novel, Enemies Closer, is a humorous tale of one women's experience navigating the glamour and grit that define Hollywood. "With the pitch-perfect eye of a true insider, Josh Sabarra skewers the Hollywood machine" in Enemies Closer, a "deliciously fast-paced, fun – and occasionally heartbreaking – novel." In the story, we see Sabrarra's perfectly crafted heroine, fantasize about a Hollywood hot body and, naturally, a Jimmyjane FORM 6, pops into the mix.


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One of the key ways to evaluate your Google Ads success is by your Cost-Per-Click (or CPC).
We like how Wordstream defines it:
"A "click" on one of your PPC text ads represents a visit or an interaction with your company's product or service offering. Every click in a PPC campaign represents attention from a person who is searching for something that you offer. This attention is what you're buying, as an advertiser, so it's important to note two factors:
What type of attention you're going after, and
How much you're paying for it."
While you obviously want a CPC of some kind, because you want people clicking on your ad, it's not good for your CPC to be too high. Essentially you want your ads to be getting the right engagement. A good CPC on your Google Ads campaigns means a good ROI for your business. [Google Ads Guide]
How to Lower Your Cost-Per-Click
Your cost per click can vary depending on a multitude of factors, including:
Keyword Relevance
Obviously, your keywords should be specific (and relevant) to your business in general. But something you may not think about is how your keywords are grouped. If you offer a variety of products, like lawnmowers and grills, you would not want to put "grill" and "lawnmower" in the same campaign. This overlap keeps your quality score too low, and your CPC too high.
Bid Adjustment
Bid adjustments can ensure you're spending your Google Ads money efficiently. When analyzing your campaigns, notice which demographics, times, devices and days have the best Clickthrough Rate (CTR). Do the highest results line up with your target market and your overall goals? If so, you can continue to invest more into that campaign. If there's a disconnect, you'd want to decrease your bid or pause the campaign for now.
Bidding Strategies
There are two ways you can set up bidding for CPC: Manual or Enhanced. With Enhanced Bidding, Google Ads bids (for you) on keywords most likely to get a conversion. With Manual Bidding, you control what you spend, or if you increase your bid.
Your Industry
The more competitive your industry is, the more competitive the bidding is. A competitor increasing their bid means everyone else will, too. Understanding competition, search traffic, and keyword success in your industry can help you discern which keywords are "worth it", and which aren't.
The Right Negative Keywords
Negative keywords are a great tool to make sure you're optimizing your CPC. Negative keywords help exclude irrelevant queries to keep that quality score high. For example, if your site is focused selling pizza stones to help people bake the perfect pie, listing "delivery" as a negative keyword will keep people searching for pizza delivery from seeing (and clicking on) your ad.
Landing Page
Another piece of the puzzle is your landing page. You want to make sure that people clicking your Ad are ending up where they want to be. Otherwise, the quality score goes down, and the cost goes up. Here are some questions to ask yourself about your landing page:
- Are load times fast?
- Is it easy to navigate across devices?
- Can people find the product or service they're looking for?
- Can people quickly and easily make a purchase after they click on your ad?
- Is your landing page relevant to:
- the search query?
- keywords in the ad group?
- To the ad copy?
You should be answering "yes" to all these questions in order for your CPC to be a good investment. If you have "nos", it's probably too high.
As you can see, lowering your bids on all your keywords would not be the right way to lower your CPC. The key is to know which keywords to invest in, and which to skip, to make sure your Google Ads cost-per-click is giving you high-quality results, and a good return on your investment.
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Parents share a special bond with their children. When children are born, their parents care for them, make sure they are supported, and guide them through their young lives. Because the bond parents share with their children is so important, many states, including the state of New Hampshire, have passed legislation to help protect that relationship while ensuring children get the support they need. When a couple with children together goes through a divorce or decides to end their relationship, the issues surrounding the support and custody of their children often find their way into the family court system.
Effect of a Father in a Child's Life
Traditional gender roles have seen mothers staying home to care for children while fathers go out into the workforce to financially support the family. Because of this structure, it was not uncommon in years past to see child custody cases favoring the mother, considering she was the child's primary caregiver. While this may still be the case for some families, we have seen the family court system place more emphasis on the role fathers play in the upbringing of their children – fathers are equal to their female counterparts in terms of being capable caregivers and also have positive effects on a child's academic and social development by being involved in their lives.
Establishing Paternity in New Hampshire
Under New Hampshire state law, the term "paternity" is equivalent to the term "fatherhood." When paternity is "established" in this state, it means either a court or a state agency has declared a specific individual to be a child's father. While this is one way for paternity to be established, it is also possible to establish paternity through a voluntary process that includes mutual agreement between parents. This process requires both the child's mother and father to sign an "Acknowledgment of Paternity" form, which is then filed with the Department of Health.
In situations where a child is conceived outside of a marriage or more than ten months after the child's mother has divorced or become a widow, paternity needs to be established. This can be completed through either a voluntary process, such as the one mentioned above, or an involuntary process. When parents decide to sign an "Acknowledgment of Paternity" form, they are able to avoid the financial cost and time investment associated with taking a paternity case to court. This acknowledgment must be signed in the presence of a notary public and also filed with the appropriate state agency.
When both parents sign an "Acknowledgment of Paternity" form, they are in agreement that the person signing the form is the child's biological and legal father. Once this form has been signed and filed with the Department of Health, the father's name is added to the child's birth certificate. Once an "Acknowledgment of Paternity" form is completed and filed, it can be difficult to retract or change the document. In some cases, the parents opt to submit themselves and the child to genetic testing before completing the form in order to ensure the male in question is actually the child's father.
When parents are not in agreement on who the child's biological father is or the child's mother is unsure who the father is, a paternity action can be used to establish paternity. The child's mother, legal guardian, or legal representative, any man who believes he is the child's father, or a state agency has the ability to file a paternity action with the court. In these cases, genetic testing may be required by the court should the presumed father continue to deny paternity or if the child's mother is unable to decide which individual in the case is the biological father.
Under New Hampshire state law, a paternity case can be filed with the court at any time. Any of the individuals outlined above has the ability to file a paternity action before the child turns 21 years old. Additionally, the child's mother has the ability to begin a paternity action while pregnant with the child, but the court opts to not make its final decision until the child is born.
Father's Rights to Child Custody and Visitation
One of the benefits to fathers in establishing paternity is the ability for them to seek custody or visitation with their child. Generally, after paternity has been established, the court then moves into a child custody case, especially if the parents are not in a relationship or living together. When it comes to making child custody decisions, the state of New Hampshire follows the "best interests of the child" standard, which is used in a number of other states. Under this standard, the judge is urged to make custody decisions that best suit the child's needs, overall well-being, and development.
Family court judges in this state have a number of factors that guide their decision making under the best interests of the child standard. Generally, these factors fall into one of the below listed categories:
- The child's health
- The child's safety and well-being
- The child's emotional needs
- The child's developmental needs
- Special medical needs the child may have
State law in New Hampshire places heavy emphasis on the parents' ability to have a positive relationship with one another and encourage a positive relationship between the child and the other parent. Unless there is valid evidence as to why the child should not have contact with one of the parents, the law requires parents to encourage frequent contact between the child and the other parent. The court considers whether or not joint custody is appropriate for the situations based on the parents' ability to cooperate and communicate as well as make decisions together.
Father's Right to Child Support
In cases where joint custody is not an option, the judge often grants primary custody to one parent. Based on the factors listed above and many other considerations, it can be decided that the father would make a better primary caregiver and be awarded primary custody, meaning the child reside with the father and is under his care the majority of the time. In these cases, the judge may also order the mother to pay the father child support in order to share the financial burden of raising the child. Fathers in the state of New Hampshire have an equal right to child support as mothers, and they also have equal access to the services provided by the Division of Child Support Services.
How a Father's Rights Lawyer Can Help
For fathers who are facing court issues, such as paternity, child custody, or child support, having an attorney for their case is essential. Family court lawyers, especially those specializing in father's rights, can be an invaluable resource when it comes to these sensitive family issues. These legal professionals are able to explain their clients' rights under state law and can also help best position fathers for a positive outcome in their family court related case.


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whenever I talk about my family, I only ever speak of my parents, grandparents and my sister. but, I actually have an older brother named David, who is 34 years old.
now, let me back up. there are a few reasons why I wanted to open up about this to you all. first, I always hope my content helps someone else out there struggling with the same thing. second, I've never openly discussed my brother and I hoped it would be therapeutic and after I wrote this post, I was right: it was. lastly, social media and blogging is truly just a highlight reel, and I think it's important to open up about the tough parts of our lives. bloggers put our lives out there for others to watch, but we often avoid sharing the more sensitive topics or not-so-glamorous bits.
I recently received a DM on Instagram where someone said, "you just have the perfect family! #lifegoals!" While this is a totally sweet thing to say, I immediately thought of my brother and how perhaps sharing my story about his part in my family will bring me closer to all of you, show you that every family has its issues and hardships.
growing up with david
my brother David suffers from Bipolar Disorder, which is a type of depression characterized by extreme lows and highs. one week (or day, month, year, etc) he's going to conquer the world and the next week he's contemplating suicide. it's a horrible mental disorder and I've seen him struggle with it for my entire life. he refuses to take medication for it (but he's tried most of the anti depressant medications after his diagnosis.)
growing up in middle and high school, Dave was your classic "trouble maker." he got in fights at school, he got arrested, refused to acknowledge laws and rules, and he would disrespect my parents by doing things like coming home in the middle of the night drunk with friends and starting chaos. he refused to get out of bed to go to school. he smoked pot, drank underage, did typical rebellious teenage stuff.
he went through a big punk stage at one point, a very "thug" phase (these are his words), and many other "phases" where he was clearly just trying to find his way. and his mental disorder made that hard.
he ended up going to an alternative high school, because he needed special attention and to be in a different environment. he graduated from high school and never went to college. after high school, he continued struggling to find his path. he worked odd jobs, tried working for my father (a disastrous combination), and found sketchy ways to make ends meet.
the only thing he's ever kept consistent on is his musical gift: guitar playing. he is UNBELIEVABLE at the guitar. he can play any song after just hearing it a couple of times, he rips through Jimmy Hendrix and blues music so well you'd think you were at a blues club. he's very, very talented – and has been playing the guitar for about 20 years. and you can tell that when he plays, he's genuinely happy. it's beautiful to see.
turn for the worse
finally, he decided to use all of the money he had saved up and buy a house in a very bad part of the west coast of Florida where drug use was prevalent (he did not know this at the time). this is where his life took a bad turn and he hasn't pulled himself out of it yet. he became a product of his environment and this is when his severe drug addiction began. which led to other bad behavior leading to a criminal record and scary close encounters. from steroids to heroin to pills, he's been in and out of drug addiction for the past few years. he's been to rehab, he's done detoxes, and he can't pull himself out of it.
there have definitely been certain periods of time when we're hopeful that he'll turn his life around, but for the most part, we worry about him. we worry he might hurt himself intentionally or accidentally.
Dave and the family
it's so sad to see Dave like this, because he is an extremely intelligent, sensitive, and loving person. I know he wants out, but he keeps getting in his own way. my mother offers him all the help in the world, but he continues to not accept it. my mother and my brother talk very often, sometimes every day (especially when he's in a very low point in his depression.) he comes to her with everything.
my sister and I barely ever talk to him, because when we do reach out, we never get a response. after a few years of this, we gave up on trying to maintain a relationship with him. of course, if he needed our help to get sober and turn his life around, we'd be there for him. sadly, the only person he communicates with in our family is my mother, because she's his lifeline. she bails him out of jail, she lends him money when things are really bad, and she listens to him.
otherwise, he has pushed away all of his family. he didn't come to either of our weddings, he never even sent me a text message to congratulate me on having a baby. but my sister and I keep telling ourselves that it's his mental illness, not him as a person. we know he loves us and wants to be part of the family, he just can't get out of his own way. and that's part the depression and part the addiction to drugs.
during middle and high school, I really resented Dave. I resented him because he was crumbling my parents marriage. the stress that David put on my parents was something I hope I never have to experience with my children. they fought and fought and fought and fought. they weren't happy for a very, very long time. once David left the house, things got a lot better, but it was scary – my sister used to run into my room because they'd be screaming at each other so loudly that she would get frightened. he used to get in fist fights with my father.
so, for a very long time, I really, really resented Dave. now, with his drug addiction, the way he treats us (and especially my mother) is so disrespectful, inconsiderate and hurtful, that I can't talk about it. I don't talk about it, because when I do, I get really worked up about it and I just feel bad for my mother, that she has to deal with this. and no one knows how to deal with it.
dave's influence on me
in middle and high school, my mother used to always say to me, "you keep me sane." now, that's a lot of pressure for a child, but I lived up to it. I wanted so badly to be NOTHING like my brother, that I became the exact opposite of him. I wanted my parents to be proud of me.
I excelled in school, getting straight As, volunteering, signing up for every extracurricular activity, playing sports and captaining, not having a sip of alcohol all throughout high school, and in general, being a straight laced kid. I've smoked pot but have never tried any other drug and have no desire to, ever.
now and the future
I saw Dave for the first time in several years a couple of weeks ago while I was in St. Petersburg for HSN. he moved to St. Petersburg in an effort to get away from the area he was living in (the temptation to do drugs was just too hard) and unfortunately, he hasn't been able to escape it.
it was of course good to see him (and he was sober) and it broke my heart when he met Luca for the first time. Luca gave him a smile, held his hand, and I could see how much it meant to Dave.
he really seems to want to get his life back on track and my mother is trying to help him find an apartment near her and my dad so they can help him. so, we'll see. this happens all the time and it never ends up panning out, but we never lose hope. it's hard to keep up the faith with Dave, but I know we have to, because if we don't have hope, how can he have it?
my hope for Dave is that he deals with his demons, his depression, gets off drugs for good and starts fresh. his family is here and we're all ready to help him when he's finally willing to accept the help. hopefully that will happen.
I hope you enjoyed this post – it was cathartic to write, and I encourage other people out there struggling to talk openly about it. the more open we are and the more we share, the more we can help others. thank you for taking the time to read this!
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Lately I've come to the realization that when we have a problem, and we are not sure what to do, the best solution is to:
1. Admit to Allah (swt) that you do NOT know what you should do.
2. Ask Allah to guide you/help you with this issue.
3. Bring your inner state to a feeling a calmness/feeling good within.
4. Look for the signs of Allah around you, receive ideas as to what to do about the situation (for example: talk to someone you trust about it) and ultimately receive the solution to your problem.
I urge readers to try this experiment the next time they face an issue about which they do not know what to do. By admitting our uncertainty about a situation, turning to Allah, and bringing our inner state to a feeling of calmness and peace, I believe that the situation will naturally be resolved. I am learning about the peace that comes from admitting that sometimes I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO.
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Asalamu Alaykum,my dear sister. you have written a very interesting article, my reason for saying so, is that when you look around, there are so much anger and hurt! Reading your article will ,god willing, encourage the reader to contemplate what you yourself have experienced. I have 5 children,who i am happy to say are now grownups,and boy! did I had to learn how to stay calm in many situations! I do my best,today, in my life to remain calm when confronted with whatever(lol). You do great work, may Allah (swt) continue to guide you to be of help to your fellow man!↓
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Getting a Singapore PR status can open many doors for someone looking to start anew and settle down in a foreign country. Apart from being able to live, enter and leave the country freely without the need for a separate visa for work or travel, there are plenty of beneficial reasons why one should acquire permanent resident status. For starters, being a permanent resident in Singapore opens many doors for you in your career, allowing you to change jobs easily without having to worry about reapplying for your work permit. Not only that, you will also be given priority when it comes to healthcare and education for your little ones. But before you get ahead of yourself, a successful PR application is required before you can unlock the aforementioned perks.
Schemes Available for PR Application
There are a number of schemes rolled out by the government that foreigners can apply for to acquire Singapore PR. To evaluate your eligibility for the different schemes, it would be best to run an assessment with an established immigration firm to determine which scheme would benefit you the most. This process would consider your industry and work experience amongst other factors.
1. PR For Technicians, Professionals and Skilled Workers (PTS)
This scheme would be suited for foreigners who have been working in Singapore on an EntrePass, S-Pass, Employment Pass or Personalised Employment Pass, and hope to make this city their home indefinitely. By offering professionals and skilled workers the status of Permanent Resident, their positive contributions in the long-term would help the country progress at a quicker rate. During the application process, applicants have to furnish a copy of their salary slips from the past six months and ensure that they are currently employed and working in the city-state at the point of application. It is important to note that while you may tick all the boxes, the governing body of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will still have the final say on the approval of your PR status. The government entity assesses a person based on their personal and professional merits — your application would look better if you include a spotless financial history and charitable efforts to support your community.
2. Attaining Permanent Residency Status via the Global Investor Programme Scheme (GIP)
The country looks favourably upon business investors looking to invest their hard-earned money into the country. This scheme bolsters the nation by allowing new business to flourish in the city-state and supports existing Singapore-based entities. To be eligible for the GIP scheme, the applicant would have to make a minimum investment of S$2.5 million into the city. Aside from the amount of cash involved, eligible candidates are also required to have a successful background in entrepreneurship or a stable track record in business — the applicant must have at least 3 years of entrepreneurial and business experience under their belt. This would also be beneficial for when they have to submit a 3-year investment or business plan to the relevant authorities for evaluation under the GIP scheme. As of now, there are two options under the GIP:
- If at least S$2.5m is invested in a new business entity or an existing locally-based business
- If S$2.5m is invested in a GIP fund that supports locally-based companies
6 Eligibility Criteria You Should Know
You can apply for permanent resident status if you meet one of the following criteria:
- Spouse of a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident.
- Unmarried child not older than 21 years old, who was born within the context of a legal marriage to, or adopted by, a Singapore Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
- Aged parents of a Singapore Citizen.
- Employment Pass or S Pass holders
- Student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore
4 Additional Things To Keep in Mind For your PR Application
1. Ensure that All Required Documents are in Your Application
By now you should be aware that there are a few forms and documents that are required for your PR status. Regardless of which category you fall under, you would still have to apply for your permanent residency via e-Service on the ICA website. To find out the precise requirements needed in your application, read through the explanatory notes carefully. It may be easy to get confounded since the requirements are different for each category. Gather these documents one by one and go down the line to ensure you do not miss anything out. Otherwise, a good idea would be to get in touch with an immigration specialist who would supervise the entire process down to the gathering of essential documents.
2. Submission Time and Processing Fee
Time is of the essence when you are applying for your Singapore PR as you would have to submit all the required documents within seven days from the time you start the online submission. This is why it's even more important that you double-check that you have all the necessary documents with you before you get started. It is stated on the ICA website that any incomplete submission during the e-PR submission will likely result in rejection. Note that there is a non-refundable processing fee of $100 payable for each applicant to be paid at the point of submission. Should your application be successful, you would need to make additional payments for your Entry Permit, Identity Card and 5-year Re-entry Permit.
3. Processing Time
The typical processing time for your PR status — when submitted with proper documentation — is four to six months. However, that being said, some approvals may take longer to process from your unique situation or if any additional documents need to be processed. If you want to check on the status of your PR, you can do so via e-Service.
4. Overseas Application for Singapore PR
For applicants who have yet to make the move, ICA does provide the option for them to do their application overseas. All you have to do is to submit the same documents to the Singaporean agency located within their home country. However, it is important to note that any application from overseas will still require the applicant to have a working pass, even if the applicant hasn't started using it yet.
4 Factors that Might Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Singapore PR
While it is not explicitly stated on the ICA website, your application can be boosted by several factors like one's family ties in the country, individual qualifications, economic contributions and the length of residency. Based on these factors, the immigration officers can then make an informed decision on how well the applicant can integrate into the community and contribute to the country.
1. Family Ties in the Country
This factor is of importance since it highlights how committed an individual would be to stay and provide for the country. When an applicant has family members within the country, it hints at their willingness to make Singapore their home base. Their offspring would be likely to be a part of the local education system and ensure the sovereignty of the country if their sons are enlisted as part of National Service.
2. High Education Level & Qualifications
One's qualifications and education level would be of note to the immigration officers. Applicants with higher qualifications would stand out since they would be more likely to find a job and be able to support any dependants living in the country. Applicants with higher qualifications can also play a part in the workforce by imparting their knowledge and raising productivity levels and the overall standard.
3. Economic Contributions
It is easy to see why an applicant that has economic contributions would stand out over others. Due to the ageing workforce in Singapore, an applicant that can inject new business ideas and bolster the country's economy would have an advantage during the application process.
4. Length of Residency
The period in which an applicant has stayed in Singapore would also come into close consideration. This gives the immigration officers an idea that the individual would encounter little problems easing himself/herself into the Singaporean way of life. Based on the number of years they have lived in the country, it would hint at their degree of familiarity in interacting with other locals and how self-sufficient they might be.
3 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Filling Out Your PR Application
Applying for your PR status might seem like a straightforward process, but it can be extremely complex and tedious in some cases. These are some common mistakes that can compromise the success rate of your application.
1. Rushing the Process
Some applicants have been found to have gotten themselves into a job without too much thought just to meet the minimum requirement of at least six months of work experience in Singapore. It might seem like an easy criterion to tick off the list but it would be best to take your time throughout your stay here. In the case that you jump into a job without consideration, the chances of switching jobs would rise exponentially; this would give the impression that you are not trustworthy or serious about making significant contributions to the country. In any case, take your time and make informed decisions that would benefit you in the short and long term. The same would apply to your application process as well. Take the time to read through each form and check on the accuracy of the information input.
2. Incomplete Application
Because of how long the application process can be, it is very easy to slip up and submit an incomplete application. Information presented ought to be accurate and updated to the point of submission. For details that involve dates like your employment and education history, it would be ideal to present them in chronological order from the most recent onwards.
3. Irrelevant Supporting Documents
Ensure that all the information provided on the form are supported by the relevant documents. All of the relevant documents provided must be attached and organised well. Additionally, any documents presented in any language outside of English should be attached with an official translation. If you are presenting any information without the evidence to back it up, it would be best to leave it out or to include a letter informing the officer that the document is missing and the reasons behind it. Another tip would be to include a cover letter summarising your intentions of why you deserve a Singapore PR. While it is not necessary, this would give you an edge over other applicants and impress the officers. Unsure of how to start? Paul Immigrations has a team of experienced immigration specialists that can help you craft the perfect cover letter.
3 Additional Helpful Tips that Will Help You Integrate Effortlessly
Living in a new country may sound like a breeze but certain issues could build up and put your dreams of a smooth transition and integration into society to a halt. Here are three useful tips that could help you on your journey.
1. Learn the English Language
One of the most important things you can do to assimilate yourself would be to learn and practise English. By learning the common language of Singapore, you can connect better with other locals and allow you to understand them on a deeper level. There are many established institutions in Singapore that offer comprehensive English language courses for all levels.
2. Get to Know the Local Culture
In addition to learning English, it would also be good to gather some knowledge on the culture and traditions of your new home. As a foreigner, there may be drastic differences as compared to your own practices. But Singapore is a multi-racial and multi-religious city and as long as you are respectful of the practices of others, Singaporeans would show equal respect as well. Some ways you can attain a better grasp of the culture is by partaking in community work and participating in cultural events and festivals.
3. Explore the City
Take the time to explore the city and its offerings. Despite it being a metropolis, the city-state still preserves many of her cultural attractions. You will learn plenty more about the heritage by simply stepping out and engaging with others in your new home. This would be way more beneficial than learning about these experiences online.
The Bottom Line
Filling up your PR application may seem like a tedious process, however, mistakes can be avoided if you have prepared all the relevant documents in advance. Following instructions and providing accurate and timely information will go a long way in increasing your chances of getting your PR approved.


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ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks guard Tony Snell is expected to miss at least two games, including Sunday's game at Charlotte, with a right ankle sprain.
Snell left Friday night's 120-108 win over Chicago in the third quarter with the injury and did not return.
The Hawks say tests confirmed the ankle sprain and also showed a bone bruise. Snell remained in Atlanta and will miss road games at Charlotte and against Toronto in Tampa on Tuesday night.
Snell's status will be updated following the team's return to Atlanta.
Snell is averaging 5.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in a reserve role.
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I hate missing books. Sometimes they just come out during a crowded release season, or I'm feeling too burnt out to give the book its proper due. Whatever the case, there is a satisfaction you feel when you finally get to it regardless of the book's quality. However, there are those perfect moments, when your anticipation is rewarded and the story is more than you could have dreamed. Such is the case with this book. The cover was alluring with its grey negative space punctured by the red space suit, and the large yellow block lettering for the title. Its synopsis pulled me in closer and whispered its potential for dark secrets into my ear. The Outside, by Ada Hoffman, is a monster of a book that capitalizes on its premise and left me needing more.
The story follows Yasira Shien, an autistic scientist on the verge of inventing a new energy drive. In the midst of an experiment, the device explodes, allowing Yasira to see beyond the limits of her reality. However, the space station is destroyed and her fellow scientists are killed in the accident, and she is brought before the AI Gods, who shepherd mankind, and her work is deemed heretical. For penance, they offer her the chance to serve Nemesis, the god who hunts heretics and keeps humanity safe from the Outside. But Yasira wouldn't hunt anyone, instead she needs to bring home her mentor in order to please Nemesis. As her search progresses, however, she begins to question the nature of her reality and begins to doubt who has her best interests at heart.
This book was quite the ride, annihilating my expectations. I don't even know where to begin, because there are so many goodies packed in. The characters are top notch, the story is thrilling, the horror elements are creepy, and the way Hoffman handles her themes is just…magical. I think I'm also burying the lead on this one, but the lovecraftian horror is…out of this world. I couldn't help it, this book just makes me want to sing about it, and if I had a singing voice, you'd be hearing this instead of reading it.
Let's get beyond the gush, though, and highlight what makes me love this book. First off, Hoffman's take on AI Gods guiding humanity through space is fantastic. There is a deep history here that carries a sense of weight, and the various characters really feel like they live there. The Gods themselves, while virtually all powerful, need humans and their souls in order to continue existing and projecting their miracles. There is this foreboding sense too that they want humanity to develop a specific way, allowing them to experiment in limited ways, but also restricting their own benevolence to avoid coddling. They maintain a sense of order through a structured hierarchy involving angels and other servants. These servants are, more often than not, augmented humans who have become more machine than human. Akavi is one of Nemesis' angels, and he's an utter delight as he tries to get Yasira to bring him to her former mentor through whatever means are at his disposal.
Hoffman utilizes this premise to maximum effect in regards to character, story and themes. I don't want to get into too much detail about one particular thing for two reasons. One, the story itself is just a joy to read blind. Two, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Every piece is like a gear in an intricate clock, winding through an elegant dance that encompasses the whole story. The push and pull on Yasira as she does Nemesis' bidding while wrestling with the mind-opening teachings of her former mentor is astonishing. Every plot point felt like a new door being opened into understanding everything else that came before it while also breaking down your understanding of Hoffman's world. It was enchanting, and I was enthralled from beginning to end. An end which synthesized everything before it and feels complete in its own respect.
There are a few issues I had with the book, but they are mostly small and not worthy of a deeper dive. They weren't fundamental problems that slowed the ticking of the clock and rarely pulled me out of the experience. It's a hard novel to dissect because it works on the grander scale that the little pieces get subsumed by the whole. It feels like reading about the inner workings of Big Ben and then going to see it and all your knowledge about it is overtaken by awe, allowing you to appreciate it on all of its levels. I truly got lost in this book, and I can't wait to read more from this series. So open your door and then your mind, it's time to go to The Outside.
Rating: The Outside – 8.5/10


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In the world where models with long and lean and Smooth Legs seem to attract a glimpse of most people, it's easy to start desiring longer legs. Once you stop growing, it isn't possible to lengthen the bones in your legs. However, you can lengthen your leg muscles to make them portray you as having long legs like those seen on fashion show runways. Regular exercise can stave off the conditions that inhibit the growth of your legs to their maximum length. Wondering on how to get longer legs? Well, there are several exercises can make your legs seem leaner and taller.
Best Exercise to Get Longer Legs
Leg Circles
Leg circles will strengthen your hips flexors while stretching the hamstrings muscles and quadriceps. This stretching combination will help elongate your legs. To do the exercise, lie flat on the back and let the abdominal muscles pull in to the stomach. Lift the right foot straight to point to the ceiling as the left leg remain flat on the ground. By keeping both hips firmly to the ground, circle your right leg towards your opposite shoulder and then back as you inhale deeply. Exhale as you rotate the right foot back to the straightened position. Circle five times in the same direction before switching directions. Having done that, change feet and do repeat the same exercise with the left leg.
Yoga Squat
This is a modified squat that's done when you've widened the space between your legs. The exercise concentrates on your inner thighs. To do this exercise, stand on your feet by maintaining a wider space between your feet than the hip width. With your toes turned out, squat down to as low as possible while keeping the chest upright and letting the arms hang down in front of you. Swing the arms up and to the sides when you are standing up so that they curve above the head. Do these exercises ten times a day.
Single-Straight Leg Stretch
Single Straight Leg Stretch is an intense exercise meant to help keep the muscles of your legs from bulking up. The exercise makes them grow stronger and longer because of the sleek muscle that develops in your upper leg. To do the exercise, lie flat on your back and lift both knees towards your neck. Now extend the right foot straight out and hold it 6 inches above the ground. Stretch the left foot straight up. By holding the ankle of your left foot with both hands, elevate your shoulders and head off the ground. Pulse your left leg in towards the torso in two quick successions. After that keep your legs straight and quickly scissor them to switch the right leg to the top. Repeat the exercise with your right leg at the top. Perform 5 to 10 sets of this exercise per day.
Tripod Knee-Ins
In this exercise, you are working both the lower and upper body, with a sideways twist for an excellent waist-whittling measure. By positioning in an inverted-V, lift the right leg and swing it back and up behind you for several times. Then switch the hips forward and bend at your shoulders toward a right leg while bending the right foot and pulling it under you and then knee to the opposite elbow. Pull yourself back to the tripod with the right leg still lifted. Do the exercise ten times and then switch the legs.
Pigeon Yoga Pose
You begin with your feet folded in lotus pose (sitting with your legs intercrossed). Having achieved this pose, bring forth your left knee so that it's aligned with the nose. Unfold the right foot straight behind you while opening your left hip. Maintain in this position until you feel enough stretching in your inner side of the thighs. Conversely, you can raise the right leg so that it is in the same level with your shoulders. You can opt to either use your hands to hold the foot or rest your foot on your left elbow. Maintain in this position for half a minute or longer if you can.
Downward Facing Dog
Bend forward while touching the floor with your hands. You should this while ensuring your spine remains uncurled. Ensure to have your head is in line with your lower legs. While at it, maintain a stable distance between your hands and the legs which gives your body a triangular shape in this position. Lift your leg from the behind and stretch it out as high as you possibly can without opening your hips to the side. Maintain this position for about half a minute after which you can lower it and repeat the procedure this time on your right leg.
Sage Pose/Vasisthasana
This style is closely related to the downward facing dog. However, you'll need to position your left arm about six inches to your right while standing at the center of your mat. You can then move your left foot forward so that it is facing to your right. Turn your body to the right while raising your right arm straight. Then lift your right leg slightly with a bent knee, and reach your right toe with your right hand. Gently stretch your feet while still maintaining the hold. Maintain this position for the next 30 seconds after which you can then repeat the exercise with your left leg.
Extended Side Angle
Place your legs 4ft apart before twisting your hips slowly to the left while inching the toes. This means that your left leg is about four feet in front of the left leg. Your left toes should then face to the front while ensuring that your right toes face a little to the right. Bend your knees slightly into a lunge while opening the arms so that they're in parallel to your mat. Your left arm should then stretch in front of the chest while your right-hand stretches behind you. Move your body towards the left thigh, while opening your hip to the right. Rest your left forearm on your left thigh and let your left arm stretch over your head. Maintain this position for a moment before switching sides.
The bottom line
The above poses and exercises are meant to work on your inner thighs and muscles on your leg to make them look sleeker and leaner in order to give you that "look taller" posture. You can supplement them by wearing high heels, long dresses or tight trousers. By doing so, you'll appear taller, and your legs will seem longer. Match the dress or your trouser with the shoes. This will create a continuous complexion that will make you look to have longer legs. Having known how to get longer legs, I hope you'll implement the exercises.
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To help you become a more responsible traveler in 2018 I've launched a monthly series of Responsible Travel Challenges. Each month will focus on an ethical change you can make to your travel style that will benefit the communities you visit and ultimately our precious planet. Each detailed guide will contain specific tips on how to be a more responsible traveler. Adhere to these suggestions to make an impact as you travel.
This last week I attended my first ever travel conference, ECATC, courtesy of Travolution and Impact Travel Alliance. It was also the first conference of its sort in Central America as it was focused on community-based tourism.
At the ECATC conference in Guatemala, I had a chance to meet with local people working to preserve their culture and create jobs in their communities through responsible travel. There were over 20 Central American community organizations in attendance, I hope to be able to write about each of them in the near future. Their projects are very deserving of our tourism dollars.
It was an eye-opening experience to learn about their challenges and successes, as most of them aren't supported by large 3rd party businesses, but are grassroots operations. We discussed issues regarding empowering communities to partake in responsible travel incentives and sustainability–both socially and environmentally.
It was personally very meaningful for me to find myself in an environment surrounded by fellow Latinos with like-minded ideas about utilizing the tourism sector to conserve culture, environment, and more. Although my focus as a traveler and a writer is sustainability I very rarely meet people who are fully committed to this practice, most 'sustainable' travelers out there (bloggers or not) just skim the surface.
Not only was I surrounded by dozens of people who, for the lack of a better phrase, give a damn, I also got to meet some of my peers that I'd long been connected with digitally such as Nika from Impact Travel Alliance and Earthling Magazine, Misty of Green Suitcase Travel, Naomi from Roaming the Americas, Eytan of Lokal Travel, and many new connections. When I left the conference I was buzzing with story ideas and collaborations I hope to soon propose. This group of people will change the world.
You don't have to be a responsible tour operator or writer to tap into this tight-knit community of altruistic voyagers.
Travolution, who organized the ECATC conference, is a global network of community tourism. This tool is available for consumers who wish to travel mindfully. They're dedicated to helping small entrepreneurs get involved in the tourism industry. They have a sizeable presence in Chile, Argentina, and Colombia.
A great resource for responsible travelers is the nonprofit Impact Travel Alliance. The community has over 15,000 members who work in sustainable travel. ITA often features members on their blog and social media channels to highlight their projects and tours that are giving back to their communities. They also have local chapters in over 20 cities around the world and often host events. Members are always happy to welcome other sustainable-minded travelers to their community and give them insider details about what's ethical around town.
Join these responsible Facebook groups to pose questions and seek advice when trip planning. Whether you're a dedicated responsible traveler or just starting out on your voyage to be more sustainable join these Facebook communities to network with like-minded individuals:
Ladies for Sustainable Travel (women only)
Women for Ethical Travel (women only)
Pebble Pod: Ethical Fashion, Eco-Travel, and Sustainable Living
For more ideas of responsible travelers to follow on Instagram check out this article that I wrote for HostelWorld.
Sharing your responsible travel experiences on social media encourage others to follow suit. Some great hashtags to follow and use are #travelgood, #thisissustainable, #slowtravel, #earthlingmovement, #travelauthentic, #connect2earth, #ethicaltravel, #responsibletravel, #travellocal, #travelbetter, #sustainabletravel, #ecotourism, #wsetravel, #zerowastetravel, and #sustainabletourism.
How else do you connect with fellow mindful travelers? Share your methods with us in the comments!
I was a guest at ECATC. All opinions and photos are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Please read the Miss Filatelista disclosure policy for more information.


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Still remembered Mr Hubby advised me to do something(menu) which I have been familiarised with... for Ramadan cause fearing if I were to made any 'misadventure'..then people expecting to eat the food for break fast will be dissappointed... As for this, I am proud to say it met our expectations!!!! My mum goes for second servings..! which is quite rare...hehehe so the recipe below, is what I did for my Shabsuka..for original recipe please surf the below address..
500g minced beef(or sliced beef)
3 tbsp chili paste
3 tbsp minced garlics
2 tbsp minced ginger
4 tbsp curry powder
1 big onion diced
1 tomato diced
1 cup mix vegetables
1 can medium size tomato puree
4 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1-2 cups of water
salt and MSG to taste
Ingredients for toppings:-
2 big onions diced
2 tomatoes diced
some coriander leaves
1-2 red chilies sliced
1-2 green chilies sliced
2 tbsp fried shallots (optional)
6 eggs
Mix minced beef with garlics, ginger, and curry powder. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
Heat oil in wok and saute onions till soft. Add in chili paste and cook till oil goes up the surface.
Add in marinated beef and stir well. Add in 1-2 cups of water. When beef has reached 3/4 cooked, add in tomato puree, tomato sauce, mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes. Stir well and add in salt, sugar and MSG to taste. Adjust the taste(it should be a bit sour, sweet etc) according to your preferences. Let it simmer for a while and dish out.The mixture shouldn't be too thick or too thin.
Method for preparing Shabsuka:-
Sprinkle all the topping ingredients like the tomatoes, onions, chillies, coriander leaves and fried shallots on top of the beef mixture.
Make small holes for eggs and bake at 180C degrees for 15 minutes or at least till the eggs are almost cooked.


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A Mercer news release said "Retirement Road Trip" is an interactive campaign that takes the user on a five-minute retirement "road trip" tailored to his or her age group. Along the way the participant encounters various obstacles that represent common challenges to saving for retirement and learns helpful, age-appropriate strategies to move beyond such "roadblocks."
The campaign will be implemented in three separate phases over the course of the year, each phase consisting of a different driving environment that represents and addresses savings challenges: "mountain terrain" (stock market volatility), "road under construction" (major changes in one's life), and "long desert stretch" (maintaining savings momentum over time). With each new driving environment, participants will find a new set of educational resources, including interactive presentations, timely articles, and easy-to-use retirement planning calculators, according to Mercer.
The "Retirement Road Trip" campaign, which launched in mid-April, is accessible to participants through their retirement plan's Web site. The campaign is also accessible to the public at www.retirementroadtrip.com. A Facebook and Twitter link are also on the public site.


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The 425 Flow Computer can handle a wide range of flow applications where high accuracy and flexibility are required. It interfaces with most flowmeters and accepts most types of pulse inputs.
Either the flow rate or a resettable total can be continuously displayed in engineering units on the large six-digit LCD display. A non-resettable accumulated total is also displayed whenever the DISPLAY key is pressed.
A scaled pulse output, suitable for driving remote totalisers, is a standard feature. The instrument also provides an 8-24 Volt dc power supply for driving transducers.
High/low flow rate alarms can be output on two form C relays.
An isolated 4-20mA output is available as an option.
RS232 and RS422/485 Communications interface Communications, included as standard, includes both RS232 and RS485 interfaces for communicating with a computer.
Set-Up data is stored in non-volatile memory
The 425 Flow Computer is initially set-up by following a calibration sequence that enables scaling factors, digital filtering, and display formatting to be set and stored in a non-volatile memory which does not require battery backup. The instrument will operate from 12 to 28V dc or from universal ac mains.
Digital filtering enhances rate accuracy
Frequency fluctuations caused by pulsating flow through a flow meter often makes the rate impossible to read with any precision. The 425 has a digital filter which will average out these fluctuations and enable the rate to be read to a four-digit accuracy. The degree of filtering is fully programmable which means that highly accurate and stable readings can be obtained without excessive lag.
Different mounting options available
The 425 is designed for panel mounting with the facia watertight to IP65 (Nema 4X) and resistant to most chemicals.
A field enclosure and an explosion-proof case are optionally available.
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What Is 'Supervision' in Florida?
By Jonathan Blecher on July 23, 2019
When people are convicted of crimes in Florida, the state wants to make sure that once they are released into the community, they have effective supervision. This benefits the offenders and helps reduce recidivism.
There are several purposes of "supervision," such as making sure the offender stays in contact with the Florida Department of Corrections and making sure they do not break the law. Another main purpose of supervision is to promote public safety.
Types of Supervision in Florida
There are seven different types of supervision in Florida, including:
- Probation: With probation, the probationer is ordered to community supervision for a set period of time. During this time, the probation must follow all court-ordered conditions.
- Drug Offender Probation: This is an intensive form of supervision that focuses heavily on treatment and it includes random drug testing.
- Community Control: This is a type of "house arrest" in the community and it involves surveillance, which includes holidays and weekends.
- Administrative Probation: This type of supervision is for low-risk offenders.
- Parole: This form of post-prison supervision is for eligible inmates and the terms are set by the Florida Commission on Offender Review.
- Pre-trial Intervention: If an eligible offender completes this type of supervision, the State Attorney will not prosecute, however, the state attorney, victim, and the judge must provide their consent.
- Sex Offender Probation: This is specifically for sex offenders and may include sex offender treatment, no access to the internet, electronic monitoring, registering as a sex offender, and staying away from places where children gather, such as parks.
Next: Do I Have to Give a Sample of My DNA in Florida?
I hope this article answers some of your questions about supervision in Florida. If you need further legal assistance, contact my Miami criminal defense firm for a free case evaluation.


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Open Door Wednesdays
Every Wednesday afternoon (2pm - 6pm, except 28th), La Semeuse opens its doors to introduce the public to the project and its latest updates: first steps of the experimentation with the big-bags, school workshops, creation of a network of non-profit organizations and people interested in urban gardening. The public is also invited to exchange seeds, plants, and knowledge, and to discuss with La Semeuse team of further topics for "La Semeuse Tuesdays", meetings that take place every month.
Experimentation with red "big bags" in front of Les Laboratoires, July 2011. © Pauline Hurel
Seed reserve:
We are progressively starting to collect diverse seeds from gardeners in Aubervilliers and its surroundings. The list of available seeds to be exchanged or given will be published online soon. Don't hesitate to bring us seeds!
Plant reserve:
Some of the seeds or sprouts that we collected were planted in July 2011, in the first 12 "big bags" of the garden, and are available (according to their growth) for exchanges during Open Door Wednesdays.
Informations and contact:
Guilain Roussel, email@example.com
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Matching contributions to a 401(k) plan must be correctly determined and consistent with the provisions of the plan document. The document may provide that employer matching contributions may be restricted and not allocated to participants who complete fewer than 1000 "hours of service" in a year or are no longer employed by the company at year's end. It is important to determine when the match has been applied, consistent with the plan document, such as during every payroll period or at the end of the year.
The nondiscrimination requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for a 401(k) plan are satisfied by the plan passing an ADP and ACP test. The ACP test includes employer matching contributions and employee after-tax contributions. The test uses the terms "Highly and Non-Highly Compensated Employees (HCEs and NHCEs)". Generally, an HCE is an owner who controls at least 5% of the company or any other employee who earns more than $90,000 a year (adjusted annually by the I.R.S. for increases in the cost-of-living). All other employees are usually considered NHCEs.
ACP (and ADP) tests are not always required. If all participants of the 401(k) plan are NHCEs or all are HCEs, the test is automatically passed. However, extreme caution should be used when establishing such a plan since not always having all eligible employees as either HCEs or NHCEs may produce testing difficulties at that time.
The ACP test need not be applied if the plan satisfies certain safe-harbor requirements. The most common of these is that of a matching contribution of 100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2% of employee compensation. Immediate vesting is required on these contributions. Alternatively, a contribution of 3% of employee compensation to all eligible NHCEs with immediate vesting may be made to satisfy the safe-harbor requirements.
If the above exceptions have not been met, ACP testing must be performed. The first step consists of classifying all eligible employees as HCEs or NHCEs. The next step is determining the "ACP ratio" for each participant; that is, the sum of the employer's matching contribution and other ACP contributions divided by the participant's annual compensation. A nondiscriminatory definition of compensation must be used for the test. In ACP testing, a critical decision must be made whether an employee is considered an NHCE based upon the current year or the prior one.
The average ACP percentage for "Highly-Compensated Participants (HCPs)" and "Non-Highly Compensated Participants (NHCPs)" is then calculated. The average percentage of the HCPs must not exceed the average percentage of the NHCPs by specified margins to satisfy the ACP test.
If the ACP test is not passed, several alternatives are available. Frequently,"excess aggregate contributions" are distributed back to one or more HCEs in accordance with IRS regulations. Elective deferral employee contributions or non-elective employer contributions can also be used to pass a failed ACP test.


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Rotterdam cops threatened by Erdogan supporters: mayor
Police officers in Rotterdam were threatened by supporters of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb wrote to the city council. According to him, there were "several signs of threat and intimidation" and these were mostly directed at officers with a Turkish background, RTL Nieuws reports.
This happened in the aftermath of riots triggered by a visit from Turkish Minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya earlier this year. She wanted to give a speech at the Turkish consulate in the city, but was escorted out of the Netherlands. Threatened police officers received support from their team leaders. And officers directly involved in the disturbances around the consulate were given "intensive after care". "This care is still being granted", the mayor said.
Since an attempted coup in Turkey last year, a total of 134 crimes were reported in Rotterdam that were related to tension in the Turkish community in the city. 28 suspects were arrested for intimidation, threats and a single violent incident. According to the public prosecutor, none of the suspects are still custody. "More arrests are not ruled out", Aboutaleb wrote.