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Report Card Grades for NY Knicks' 2014 Offseason so FarJuly 13, 2014
The last time that Phil Jackson was a member of the New York Knicks, he was not known for being a "Zen Master" or for having more championship rings than fingers. As a player in the 1960s and '70s "Action Jackson" was known for his incredibly long arms—a 6'8" player with the wingspan of a seven-footer.
In the first couple of months of the 2014 offseason, executive Jackson looked all Zen Master. While New York fans grew increasingly nervous as more coach-less weeks rolled by, his mysteriously peaceful smile never wavered.
In the past few weeks, however, Action Jackson has returned, his long arms reaching all over to pull together what will hopefully be the Knicks' next championship team—the first one since he played here.
Is all this motion moving the Knicks in the right direction, though? Here's the mid-offseason report card for Jackson & Co.
Points for: Hiring Jackson associates who know the triangle offense and have already won multiple rings together.
Points off for: Missing out on first choice; paying a head coach with no coaching experience one of the highest salaries in the league, per Other League.
Points in question for: Deliberately choosing a head coach with no coaching experience.
UPDATED Monday, July 14: With one more assistant job left to fill, the Knicks brass may still earn an A in coaching, but for now, they have secured a solid B.
After firing the entire coaching staff in April, the Knicks have, so far, gotten precisely the kind of coaches Jackson wants: Former colleagues with experience running or teaching the triangle offense. Head coach Derek Fisher (hired June 10) and associate head coach Kurt Rambis (hired July 7) both won championships with Jackson's Lakers—Fisher as a player, Rambis as assistant coach. The Knicks are also adding another Jackson-era Lakers' scout and assistant, Rasheed Hazzard, and two of the Thunder's assistants Fisher worked with during his time in Oklahoma City—Brian Keefe and Joshua Longstaff—an NBA source told Marc Berman of the New York Post.
Although appointing a man with no coaching experience to the top job may raise a few eyebrows, Fisher's resume does include five rings, 15 trips to the playoffs, seven years as president of the NBA Players Union and a long career as point guard slash on-court coach.
Those admirable qualities do not entirely justify Fisher's fat contract, though. Yes, as Howard Beck of Bleacher Report explained, although Fisher's contract "could be worth $25 million over five years, the deal includes a number of team options, as well as potential bonuses, according to a league source. Fisher's first-year salary is closer to $4 million." Nevertheless, it's peculiar that Fisher has the chance to make more next season than Rick Carlisle or Tom Thibodeau.
It remains to be seen whether Jackson will be a backseat coach, but Derek Fisher isn't worried. Fish said in his post-game interview Saturday, "One thing I know about Phil that I've known for a long time, especially playing for him, is that he's not a micromanager."
Rambis' experience coaching a triangle offense is inconsistent. Though he thrived as assistant to Jackson, he failed to implement it in Minnesota during two years as the Timberwolves' head coach.
What could still get the Knicks an A? Rounding out the coaching staff with another character who fits the M.O.—like Jim Cleamons, the fomer Milwaukee Bucks' assistant who was just let go during the Jason Kidd move—or hiring Patrick Ewing, a 12-year assistant coach whose retired No. 33 flutters above the Knicks players' heads during every home game.
Points for: Addressing, with one trade, three major problems—team chemistry, point guard weaknesses and a lack of picks in a very deep draft.
Points off for: Leaving the 5 spot thin.
New York shipped embattled point guard Raymond Felton, disgruntled center Tyson Chandler and the last year of Chandler's fat contract to Dallas, and brought home the Mavericks' strong starting point guard Jose Calderon, promising back-up point guard Shane Larkin, seasoned center Samuel Dalembert, deep bench guard Wayne Ellington and two second-round draft picks (Nos. 34 and 51).
The Knicks struggled at the point all season. This trade ousted the worst offender (Felton). Although Calderon's stats aren't much different than Felton's, Calderon's shooting was far more accurate and he helped guide his team to seven games against the champion San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA playoffs.
Larkin is a good complement to Calderon and Pablo Prigioni. He's a 5'11" sophomore, but his speed and court vision are impressive and his starts in the Summer League have shown abilities to run a triangle offense, create fast-break opportunities and drive the lane.
As for the frontcourt, Dalembert only averaged 20.0 minutes per game for the Mavs last season and his main backup, Cole Aldrich, only averaged 7.2 MPG for the Knicks. Aldrich will certainly get more minutes in 2014-15 (he's earning them right now in the Summer League) but the 5 spot is still a bit thin.
Knicks executive Larry Johnson addressed that issue when talking to Alan Hahn at the Knicks' Summer League game against the Portland Trail-Blazers Saturday. Johnson acknowledged that the big men will need to "step up on the defensive end" now that Chandler is gone, but he said that they do not necessarily need a traditional center. He said:
We've got some athletic big guys that can get up and down, that can shoot threes. That's what this league's been looking for ever since Dirk [Nowitzki] came into the league. Everybody wants that 4, that spread-the-floor four. I mean, everybody's trying to do it, and this year I think we have a better chance of getting that done with the bigs we got this year."
Hopefully Amar'e Stoudemire, Andrea Bargnani, Jeremy Tyler and Kenyon Martin are on board with that plan. (Martin is also a free agent. The Knicks have not yet re-signed Martin, but he has told Peter Botte of the New York Daily News that he would "love, love, love" to come back to New York.)
The Mavericks trade was high cost and high return. The second trade was low cost and possibly no return.
At the 11th hour on draft night the Indiana Pacers traded their No. 57 pick to the Knicks for cash. Buying a second-round draw was a great idea, but in order to get full points, they'd have to get the most with that choice—and although the Knicks did well in the draft, that particular pick may never make New York's roster.
Points for: Lucking into a talented young back-up for Carmelo Anthony; bringing in another defense-minded guard-forward.
Points off for: Using two picks on players they might stash overseas; passing on Patric Young.
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. The Knicks got lucky when Wichita State stretch forward Cleanthony Early fell down low enough for them to grab him at No. 34. Early's already making a splash in the Las Vegas Summer League with monstrous dunks and big blocks.
With the No. 51 pick the Knicks selected Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Delaware 87ers guard-forward and brother to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks' "Greek Freak." In his Summer League appearances, Antetokounmpo has wowed with his hustle and defensive peskiness (like Iman Shumpert at his best).
However, an NBA source told the NY Post's Marc Berman that the Knicks drafted Antetokounmpo with plans to stash him overseas for a year. The Knicks have not announced any decision yet.
With the No. 57 pick they bought from the Pacers, the Knicks took Louis Labeyrie, the Frenchman playing for Paris-Levallois in the Eurocup League, who will also be stashed overseas—which means he might never come to New York. Labeyrie is not on the Summer League roster.
Instead of Labeyrie, the Knicks could have nabbed Florida center-forward Patric Young, who they were rumored to be eyeing before the draft, per Berman. Young went undrafted and is now playing in the Summer League for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Points for: Re-signing Cole Aldrich and re-signing Carmelo Anthony for less than a max deal.
Points off for: Nothin' at all.
With Tyson Chandler shipped off to Dallas, it would have been awful nice to convince Pau Gasol to put on a blue-and-orange jersey. Saturday Gasol tweeted that he was headed to Chicago, but no contract has been inked just yet. The Knicks shouldn't count this as a loss, though, because Gasol was always a long shot.
Without Pau or Tyson, the Knicks frontcourt needs all the help it can get. So Friday night's announcement that New York re-signed center Cole Aldrich after two incredible starts in April and a good showing in the first two Summer League games, is quite good news. They also waived big man Lamar Odom, who Phil Jackson said in a statement was "unable to uphold the standards to return as an NBA player."
Oh, and you might have also heard that some guy named Carmelo Anthony has agreed to re-sign with New York. As reported by Frank Isola for the New York Daily News Saturday, Anthony has ended negotiations with other teams and is finalizing what will likely be "a five-year contract worth approximately $120 million that will include an early termination clause."
UPDATE: Sunday, Anthony himself announced his intention to re-sign, on his new official site, ThisIsMelo.com, saying:
In the end, I am a New York Knick at heart. I am looking forward to continue my career in Orange & Blue and to work with Phil Jackson, a champion who builds championship teams. Madison Square Garden is the mecca of basketball and I am surrounded by the greatest fans in the world.
Sunday, the Knicks confirmed, on their website, that Anthony will re-sign, but did not disclose the terms of the deal.
UPDATE: Jackson has confirmed that Anthony structured his deal to give the Knicks more cap space in 2015, per Berman.
This is un unqualified victory. Carmelo Anthony was not only the second-highest scorer in the league last season, he was the most reliable man in a Knicks jersey from October to April.
What raises the grade from an A to an A+? Offering Anthony the max deal and signing him (probably) to a little less. Whether this is a credit to 'Melo being generous or the executives being wily, it is a win for the Knicks.
Points for: Triangle offense, ball movement, fast-break points and good performances from draft picks.
Points off for: Sloppy defense.
Two games in, the Knicks are the only team in the Las Vegas Summer League to have a player ranked in the top five for scoring (Tim Hardaway, Jr., 25.0 PPG), rebounding (Cole Aldrich, 15.0 RPG) and assists (Shane Larkin, 5.0).
Viewers got their first glimpses at boys in Knicks jerseys running a triangle offense. It did not start out with a bang; during the first half of Friday's opening game versus Dallas they spent too much time hovering around the arc.
However, by the second half, the offense showed all the things that were absent last season: Ball movement, fast-break offense, points in the paint, hustle and chemistry. If the starting lineup takes to the triangle as well as the Summer Leaguers have, the season could be very bright indeed.
Shane Larkin looks calm and in control at the point and turns on his considerable speed to break down defenses. Cleanthony Early is powerful. Thanasis Antetokounmpo is tenacious. Tim Hardaway Jr. is...big. He's been hitting the gym and has the shoulders to prove it but don't worry. His muscles are not slowing him down or impeding his shot.
So why not give the Knicks Summer League team the A? Sloppy defense. Although they held both the Mavericks and the Trail-Blazers to under 70 points, it was more of a failure of the opponents' offense than a sign of great defense. Although both Antetokounmpo and Jeremy Tyler were making their opponents work hard for their buckets, the team was disorganized, leaving perimeter shooters wide open far too often.
Cautious optimism. That is what the Knicks and their fans should feel.
The true success of offseason moves won't be known until next spring, but Action Jackson and his crew have given New York some good reasons to buy season tickets for the early-bird price.
Follow Sara Peters on Twitter @3fromthe7.


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Grand Pantheon
In Rome today, there still exists one of the most spectacular examples of Roman architecture. This is the Grand Pantheon. The Grand Pantheon was built in the early days of the empire. It was constructed to be a temple for all the Roman gods.
The dome of the Pantheon, which was made from concrete, is still one of the largest single-span domes in the world.
How did it influence western architecture?

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Welcome to Part 5 of Landing Page Mastery. Today we get into the meat of landing page creation, how to write a landing page that converts. I've included a couple of screen shots of landing pages that are doing a good job of converting. If you're running PPC ads, then a good conversion rate will be around 3%. If you're converting higher than that, you have an awesome lead capture system and a monthly income from sales around $5K-%$8K a month. It can be done, people are doing it everyday. I used email marketing with CPA campaigns and generated $7k per month. If done correctly landing pages can take you to another income bracket. Here's today's installment: "How to Write a Landing Page that Converts."
Most people have no idea how to write a landing page that converts. Instead, they slop together elements that they have seen used in other landing pages – but usually do not put them together in the same way the owner of the successful landing page did.
One major problem is copy. And that's fine. Not everyone is going to be an excellent writer – never mind a copywriter. But as someone selling a product or trying to build a list, it is important that you know your strengths and weaknesses – and that you either spend the time to overcome them or hire someone else to do it for you.
With copywriting, for instance, it is important to use a mix of compelling sales points with powerful psychological triggers. Most people who create a salespage miss either one or both of those elements. I found this landing page recently, look at how it is simple, clear and straight to the point.
Best of 2011 - Ecommerce Landing Pages
For instance, they might concentrate so much on building hype that they don't actually explain what solution they are providing – and for whom they are providing it. If I don't have a specific problem that your product solves, why would I buy it? I wouldn't.
Now, if they fail to sprinkle in psychological triggers, such as "scientifically proven," "guaranteed," and "shocking," no one will feel compelled to continue reading, as the benefits will have a low or average perceived value.
In addition to these two problems, some sales pages lack coherency and direction. The copy looks amateurish and it doesn't slowly grind forward, breaking down the visitor's resistance to the sale – and compelling him or her to buy more and more at each sales point.
Additionally, if there aren't multiple calls to action – another form of psychological trigger – then a potential visitor might never feel compelled enough to pull out his or her credit card on the spot and make the purchase.


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So, you've got a new dog; you've picked the perfect pup, and you've brought him home and made him part of your family. Now, of course, comes the difficult part. Coming up with the perfect name for your brand new dog.
Okay, maybe this isn't as hard a house training a young dog or teaching an old dog new tricks, but a lot of people struggle coming up with a great name. (I know someone whose 7 month old puppy finally received her permanent call name a few days ago–not saying any names!)
This is actually kind of important, because dogs actually respond to their name. And there is a huge language barrier between us, if you haven't noticed already. So, giving them a name to go by will help greatly with training and communicating.
A dog's name, is something that you're going to find yourself saying, A LOT. A good rule of thumb is to imagine that your dog runs off and you need to go looking for him; would you be happy yelling their name all over the neighborhood? If not, don't be a funny guy and stick with something you're willing to say with some bass.
There are a few different approaches that you can take when it comes to picking out a dog's name:
Probably the most common way of picking out a dog's name, you look at how the dog acts and then pick a name that seems to fit the dog's personality. If your dog runs every where at full tilt and takes corners on two paws, something like Scooter or Turbo might be appropriate.
This does take a little time, because you need to get to know your dog before you give him a new name, but it does tend to give you a name that feels right for your canine companion.
My dog's name, Frisco, for example, came about this way. He has a frisky personality, but that's very feline'ish. So I came up with Frisco: a more masculine, dog approved name.
Appearances & Feelings
Of course, you might want to pick your dog's name by looking at their appearance rather than their personality. Probably the most basic example is a dog named Spot because he has, you guessed it, spots.
Certain names make you think of certain qualities. A dog named Tinkerbell, for instance, is likely to be a tiny little dog, possibly of the Miniature Poodle or Chihuahua persuasion. A dog named Bruno, on the other hand, is very likely to be a stock muscular dog. But the relationship between the physical quality and the name doesn't have to be a direct, one to one correlation.
Jasmine, my Pit Bull, already had her name when I adopted her. Her previous owners did a great job with picking the right name, because the moment I saw her, I saw it too. Her cute face made me smile. The same way I would smile when my mom would tell me to smell the jasmine flowers in bloom. It doesn't have to be broad – flower, in this case – I had a connection with jasmine flowers because they too make a childish smile come over me.
Appearances give off lots of impressions. Use these feelings to come up with a name that makes you happy every time you say it. A large looking dog may remind you of your favorite dinosaur – a particular dinosaur that fascinated you as a child, in this case, would work great. But shorten it of course like, Rex, for Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Of course, the other way is go is to use the dog's appearance but go the ironic route.
Obvious ones would be, "Tiny," for a 120lbs English Mastiff or"Boss" for an itty-bitty dog.
If you have more than one dog, you could stick to a theme. I have a friend whose dogs, West, Magic and Wilt, are all named after his favorite athletes to play for the Los Angeles Lakers (Jerry West, Irvin "Magic" Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain). You could also name them after your favorite Shakespeare characters, or even after your favorite cars.
It's one of the greatest feelings, when you come up with the perfect name. One that intertwines with your personality, beliefs, and experiences in life.
Let the naming process come naturally. Don't force the name; your dog will do most of the work with helping you come up with perfect name
Baby name websites
If you're trying to come up with a very unique name you should visit a baby naming website. I've spent hours in the past learning names and their origins on these kind of websites. Some names overlap ordinary meanings but in different languages–or no longer a popular demand.


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For years now, builders have been focused on the aging population and their housing needs. That's a wise move. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2050 there will be an estimated 88.5 million Americans over the age of 65 and 19 million over the age of 85. The sheer size of this group has created demands that builders have worked hard to meet. An additional challenge is how this population's demands have shifted and evolved over the years.
One shift was revealed by a recent AARP Public Policy Institute survey. Many survey respondents expressed a desire for their home to be in a "livable community." Livable communities are designed to be safe and vibrant environments that address issues such as land use, housing and transportation ‒ all relevant to aging in place. Typically, these environments allow the elderly to access public transportation, retail stores and even green spaces.
The actual homes within a livable community speak to these same needs. To keep their housing convenient, cost-friendly and worry-free, this generation asks for compact, maintenance-free spaces. This is where selecting smart cooling and heating solutions can make a difference. Certain mechanical systems offer a smaller footprint, increased energy efficiency and user-friendliness for this population.
Livable communities by definition are more than houses or apartments; they include commercial spaces like grocery stores, retail and restaurants. Builders may not be responsible for the design and construction of these commercial spaces, but may have the opportunity to partner with other professionals who are responsible. Ideally, these partners will share the builder's vision of creating truly livable communities. That collaboration and synergy will produce the communities of the future.
Here at Mitsubishi Electric, we want to support builders' plans for these vibrant, livable communities. On our webpages, you'll learn about our smart, flexible technologies that support this important work.
To read more about building livable communities, check out the most recent Builder newsletter here.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As many as a third of Ohio third-graders scored below a new literacy target in fall reading test results released Friday, providing the first view of how many may be at risk of failing a grade this year.
Under the state's new Third Grade Reading Guarantee, students can be held back if they don't meet tough new reading targets.
State results posted Friday showed 32,905 students, or 26.2 percent of those who took the fall reading test, showed limited proficiency, which misses the new mark. About half of the 21,177 students who showed basic proficiency also will fall below what's been dubbed the "cut score" for passing third grade, officials said.
That puts more than 34 percent of the roughly 125,000 third-graders who participated at risk.
State officials had anticipated that many students would not have met the targets by the time they took tests in October, near the start of the school year. Students will be tested again in six months.
State Superintendent Richard Ross urged families socked with seemingly bad news to take the long view.
"My message really is what happens later. What happens in real life if they aren't able to read?" he told reporters in a Thursday briefing on the coming results.
Officials say students who lag new reading standards at year's end will have the chance to re-take reading in the summer. Those still lagging targets after completing summer programs could advance to fourth grade even midyear once targets are met.
"As we've stated, this is really looking at readiness and competency and moving our students forward when they demonstrate that they are on track and on target for success," said Sasheen Phillips, senior executive director for the state's Center for Curriculum and Assessment.
"Promoting a child in an area when they are not ready does not put them at an advantage," she said.
Phillips said the state will use the results to identify students who could benefit from early intervention and other support.
The Ohio Department of Education has posted a host of online literacy resources for families and educators. Those include INFOhio's BookFLIX, which pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction e-books, interactive reading games and tips for teaching reading through everyday activities.
Ohio was among 10 states to enact education law revisions last year to look at early literacy development and early reading success as benchmarks to judge long-term state educational achievement, according to the bipartisan National Conference of State Legislatures.
State lawmakers revised the law this spring to make more teachers temporarily eligible to participate in helping students meet the new standards after educators raised concerns that they didn't have adequate staff to meet its requirements.
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(Reuters) - Cirrus Logic Inc, whose audio chips are used in Apple Inc's iPhones and iPads, forecast current-quarter revenue that missed analysts' average estimate, sending its shares down 5 percent after the bell.
Shares of Cirrus Logic and other Apple suppliers closed lower in regular trading on Tuesday, after the world's most valuable technology company forecast weak revenue for the current quarter.
Apple accounted for 82 percent of Cirrus Logic's revenue in fiscal 2013.
Cirrus Logic forecast revenue of between $130 million and $150 million for the March quarter, lower than the $173.8 million analysts' were expecting.
Net income fell to $41.5 million, or 63 cents per share, in the third quarter, from $67.9 million, or 99 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell 29 percent to $218.9 million.
On an adjusted basis, earnings were 89 cents per share.
Analysts on average had expected earnings of 77 cents per share on revenue of $213.3 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Cirrus Logic shares fell to a low of $17.75 in extended trading. They closed 4.5 percent lower on the Nasdaq. The stock had lost 33 percent of its value in the past year.
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Wait Entertainment: there was no wait
Length of Event: at least 15 min looking at everything!
Actor Performance: there were no actors it was a tuesday night! actors will be there the weekend before and halloween nigt
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: as I said it was a tuesday evening so no one was out at least not yet! they were still turning things out as we pulled up.
Appropriate Ages: All
Props / Special FX: the props were very good mostly because a majority of them were made by the owner, some were bought but you could tell his haunt comes from his heart. That is very important being a home haunter myself! Anyone can buy stuff and throw it out there, it's appreciated more when you know you made it yourself!
Summary: The yard looked great! alot of hard work went into his yard and you can tell he loves doing it! there were a few new things to see since the last time I was there! but what a great job he does!


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Inked Monkey Productions is the result of the collaboration of Lin Workman (comic book artist and co-creator of Bushi Tales, (www.bushitales.com)), Kevin L. Williams (comic book artist, creator and puppeteer of Muley the Mule (www.muleytmule.com), and editor of the graphic novel "Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa" (www.toshigawa.com)), and writer, singer, film editor, and habitual drunk Tim Brown, (who has no impressive credits that have websites. Really, we're not sure why the other two put up with this asshole.) Inked Monkey produces commercials, music videos, and is also responsible for major hurricanes throughout the Gulf of Mexico region and the upcoming adult-oriented web series "Them Fucking Puppets".


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Fatal police shootings reflect 'serious problem' in US - Obama
Kardashian, a woman who's built a large majority of her empire using social media in pioneering ways, is even admitting that social media activism isn't almost what's truly needed in response to these tragedies. This is a human fight. In this unprecedented live-stream of police brutality, of the shattering of yet another black family, there is no censorship of gore or grief.


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One of the great problems is the development of dependency that requires recurring aid support year after year. All over the world there are projects that have been abandoned because of a lack of maintenance or skills to operate equipment.
Ekklesia is developing methods to design and operate projects in a way that is economically sustainable.
Ekklesia is an international society committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ, conforming to the Lambeth Quadrilateral, which affirms:
The authority of the Scriptures
The faith of the historic Creeds
The Sacraments as instituted by Jesus
Historic Apostolic Ministry
Over the past several years, Bishop Bill has been writing an email article entitled GlobalView relating to topics around the world. Starting this month, we would like to include you in the distribution list.
For many years, Bishop's Well has been providing wells and purification systems to provide clean water to children and families in Africa.
The International Diocese of the Anglican Church in North America and Youth With a Mission have partnered to launch a Discipleship Training School to prepare, equip and mobilize young people to engage in mission around the world.
Ekklesia has fostered relationships among churches & leaders still aligned with orthodox theology and practice in North America.


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Time to let you have your say. We made a series of lists, checked them twice, then published our best-ofs. But what better way to end things than with the annual SER Readers' Top 10? Here are your albums of the year, based on page views in 2011.
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Prince memorably said the Time was so good that they scared him and, evidently, enough so that he took their name and went home. Whatever they're calling the Time now (actually, it's The Original 7ven), credit them for staying completely, utterly, deliriously unchanged — right down to their outsized lead singer's memorable antics. Every great stage band has a great frontman, and there's few better than Morris Day. The man who once sang that he was "Donald Trump (black version)" is really David Lee Roth (black version): a singer whose swagger makes him sound even better, and one who never takes himself too seriously. Old school, once again, ruled. — S. Victor Aaron
We're reminded again here that Levon Helm was the loamy voiced, rail-jumping rhythmic center point of the Band, its yearning storyteller and gritty soul. Their records were drawn from continuity, bringing in dizzyingly diverse, age-old influences and performed in a chorus as if by brothers. That has always made a treasure hunt out of selecting any individual triumph on their old records. Not here, as this Ramble becomes a showcase for Helm. It's also an important reminder: The Band's principal songwriting credits may have gone to Robbie Robertson, but they were then — and are here, again — often completely inhabited by Helm's carnal Arkansas drawl. — Nick DeRiso
This was his first studio album in five years, and you could forgive E Streeter Nils Lofgren for issuing something contemplative after such a difficult period. After all, as this project was completed, the future of Bruce Springsteen's band — which had just lost Clarence Clemons — remained unclear. That left Lofgren alone with his thoughts about life, about growing older, about losing Clemons. The result was a well-conceived journey — not just through grief, and through anger, but also toward acceptance. Old School displayed a brilliant range of emotions, perfectly in tune with the times. — Nick DeRiso
The title is the concept — though isn't every concert really an excuse to run through a band's history? Well, in this case, Rush used this opportunity to rifle through the catalog and pull out some dusty old gems and even one bonafide "never been played before" fan favorite ("Presto") but, most importantly, a run-through of their entire classic Moving Pictures album for its 30th anniversary. Some of those tunes have been played a lot ("Tom Sawyer," "Limelight," I'm looking at you) but others have disappeared for far, far too long. Welcome back to the stage "The Camera Eye" and "Witch Hunt." Maybe you'll stick around for a couple tours? — Tom Johnson
Anderson spoke with us about a broad range of topics over a two-day SER Sitdown – from key musical memories with Yes to the recuperative qualities of painting, and the role the Internet might play in reviving rock music's long-dormant progressive spirit – even as he began a period of furious creativity. (In a year's time, Anderson has released both a studio and live collaboration with fellow Yes alum Rick Wakeman, a well-received solo project, and a long-form prog-rock composition.) Other highlights: Going inside the creative process for the epic opener to 1974's Relayer, and, of course, the lasting mysteries of "Roundabout" … — Nick DeRiso
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Photonic crystals are the subject of intense study due to their capability to provide precise control of optical transmission characteristics through the choice of their periodic lattice parameters and the material with which they are fabricated. The sensitivity of photonic crystal band structure and defect transmission states to refractive index changes either at planar boundaries of a 2-D crystal or at individual lattice sites, make these structures potentially attractive for integrated point detection biosensor devices.
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Sulphur-bearing species as chemical clocks for low mass protostars?
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We present observations of , SO and towards a sample of Class 0 and Class I sources. The abundances rule out its formation in the gas phase and we assume that it is released from grain mantles. Applying a model of the evolution of the sulphur chemistry first used in the study of hot cores, we show that this model can reproduce the results of our observations even for the relatively low temperatures and densities of these sources. We demonstrate that the chemical evolution of sulphur bearing species is a potentially valuable probe of chemical timescales in low mass star forming regions. Overall, the model indicates that Class I sources are at a later chemical evolutionary stage than their Class 0 counterparts, with an average difference in chemical age of at least years and an upper limit on the age of the Class I sources of a few times 105 years.
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Sheridan Smith has denied claims she has appeared on stage drunk in the musical 'Funny Girl' at London's Savoy Theatre
Sheridan Smith has been hit by claims she appeared on stage drunk.
The 'Cilla' star is currently taking part in West End musical 'Funny Girl' at London's Savoy Theatre but was accused of being inebriated on stage when the show on Thursday evening (28.04.16) was halted after half an hour because of "technical reasons".
Abigail Richter, who attended the show, told The Sun newspaper: "It was an unbelievable disaster. Sheridan was all over the place. At one point she was standing centre stage and her leg goes from underneath her.
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Whilst audience member Emma John added on Twitter: "@funnygirl. Haven't seen it before. Is Sheridan Smith's character supposed to sound a bit drunk? Strange artistic decision if so. (sic)"
But a source has claimed the reason for the early finish couldn't have been about technical problems because 'Funny Girl' - in which the 34-year-old actress plays Fanny Brice - is the "least technical show running".
They said: "Funny Girl is the least technical show running. Everyone in theatre land has been talking about the 'shenanigans at the Savoy Theatre' last night. To say it is due to technical issues is rubbish. Sheridan has problems but she is amazing at getting bums on seats - literally."
The show went on as normal on Friday evening (29.04.16) and a spokesperson for Sheridan has denied the claims, insisting it is "categorically not true".


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The Venue: Garden Vineyards, Hillsboro Oregon
The Couple: Ellen and Todd
The Photographer Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer : Juan Carlos Torres
Fun, love, sun, and romance, the perfect ingredients for a great outdoor wedding in Oregon. For their summer wedding Ellen and Todd selected Garden Vineyards a great venue with an Italian-syle landscape and awesome views of the Tualatin Valley and the Oregon's Coastal Range located 15 miles west of Portland.
We met with Ellen and Todd early in the day to document their wedding day celebration. The guest house with its warm colors provided a great background for the formals. Photographing this couple was a real a joy and the beautiful landscape made it even better. Family and friends had an awesome time at this unique celebration.
They had an open bar at the wedding and as an example of host responsability and care for their friends and relatives they provided a shuttle service from the hotel to the wedding location and back. We thought this was a great and responsible idea.
Christina's e-mail below just made my day and inspire me to continue to do my best.
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Hi, I just wanted to tell you that I love your photos! I cried just looking at them. I already have a photographer, but just had to tell you that your photos are more than just mere pictures, you've captured the essence of their wedding days!!! Great Job!
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"Did you vote on April 10?" is a question that is rarely met with a negative answer in Rehna, a small village in Haryana's Mewat district that comes under Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency. Understandably so, one would think, given the 78 per cent voter turnout in district headquarters Nuh, under which Rehna falls. But when asked to show the indelible ink mark on their fingers, the villagers start scurrying for answers.
Barring a handful of people, not many here have the ink marks. This has lent credence to allegations of largescale poll rigging. Rehna, as well as many villages in Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka and Punhana, are now under the Election Commission's scanner for alleged booth capturing and bogus voting.
"We have received complaints… they have been sent for inquiries. The inquiry report is still awaited. Once it is in, a decision could come in two-three days," said Deputy Election Commissioner Alok Shukla.
Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer Shrikant Walgad said a scrutiny of the complaints has already been done by the observer and returning officer and a report has been sent to the EC. "The commission has to take a view on the report. Whether a repoll is required or not will be the EC's call," he said.
Rehna villagers, meanwhile, list a variety of reasons for the absence of the ink marks. "I voted, but it's been over a week and the ink mark is not very clear," said Mohammad Sajid, who runs a tailor shop. He shows his thumb, but is stumped for an answer when told that the mark is only put on any other finger or thumb if the left forefinger is missing.
Another resident who is trying to show his little finger to claim that the mark faded off, stops the moment he hears this. Others like Lallu, Iman and Rafique claimed that since most of the villagers are engaged in the harvesting process, their ink marks have got erased.
Ibrahim, 70, offered another explanation. "My religion does not allow me to offer namaaz if I have any mark painted on my body. That is why I have removed the ink mark. Many of the villagers would have done the same," he said.
Mohammad Rashid Hussain, 24, is among the few with a genuine indelible mark on his left forefinger. "Ek hi aadmi 40-50 vote daal aata hai. Isiliye sabki unglion pe nishan nahin hain (One person casts 40-50 votes here. That's why all these people don't have marks on their fingers)," said Hussain, labelled as a "Congress sympathiser" by the villagers.
"This is nothing new here. Elections in Mewat have always happened this way. This time, they allowed us to cast around 250 votes for Congress and then took over the booths," he alleged, explaining that he is referring to "Chautala ke log".
"Election agents of all the parties arrived at an agreement on how to split the votes. Congress and AAP voters were allowed to vote first. This was done to ensure that the final results didn't show completely lopsided polling. After that, the INLD people took over the booths," he claimed, alleging that even the election agents of some parties cast multiple votes.
"We had 1,740 votes. Except the 150 that went to Congress and 5-10 that went to AAP, all others have gone to Zakir," said Mohammad Yusuf, a teacher, referring to Zakir Hussain, a local strongman contesting on an INLD ticket. That Rehna happens to be Hussain's native village is another reason why rivals, the AAP in particular, are suspecting foul play.
Rubbishing the charges, Hussain, said, "Those who know they are losing are making all kinds of complaints. The EC observers were there the whole day. Poll agents of all parties were there. Every party has got votes. It will be clear on counting day. These charges are completely baseless."
A day after polling, AAP candidate Yogendra Yadav's election agent, Gaurav Tiwari, wrote to Gurgaon's returning officer, accusing the INLD and BJP of having "resorted to booth capturing by using several strategies". "In most cases, a "panchayat" of some influential people in the concerned village was held on the night before polling. There are reports that a large amount of money changed hands," alleged Tiwari.
Mohammad Sajid, the village tailor here, confirmed that a panchayat asked them to vote for "chashma" (INLD symbol) on the morning of polling day.
"This was supplemented by an open appeal on communal grounds. The INLD supporters asked for votes in the name of religion and the Meo community, while the BJP supporters appealed in the name of Hindu religion in the Hindu-dominated villages. It was decided that the "ek mohar" system prevalent in this region would be followed, i.e. it was decided that nearly all the votes from the village would be cast in favour of INLD or BJP," Tiwari wrote in his complaint.
Sajid and a few others confirmed that they were asked to follow the "ek mohar" system.
Tiwari also alleged that those who indulged in malpractices on voting day "decided to allot a small quota of votes to other parties so as to create an impresson of genuine voting" and that "most of these captured booths have recorded an unusually high voter turnout", crossing 80-90 per cent by midday in some places. "The hourly record of voting shows serious irregularities and inconsistencies," he claimed.
The AAP has alleged major irregularities in 19 polling booths in Nuh, 23 in Firozpur Jhirka and 19 in Punhana in Gurgaon constituency.
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How many of us can say we have sufficient time to do everything we want?
How many of us can say we have sufficient money to buy everything we want?
How many of us can say we have design skills good enough to beat the world's best designers (e.g. Apple)?
As an entrepreneur, you have a great idea and you want to bring a successful product to market. Great UX is critical to differentiate an unusable product from an awesome product. You need to create products that people want to buy. (re: Apple)
In today's world—where people are walking around with great user experiences in their pockets—a great UX is no longer a "nice to have" or a feature that can be added later. Customers expect a great UX from the start, and they aren't waiting around. This is a new challenge for entrepreneurs, who often lack UX skills and always lack spare time and money.
In tonight's meetup, Everett McKay, Principal of UX Design Edge, presented a new communication-focused approach to rapid UX design, without the need for excess time, money or design talents.
Here are our 10 key takeaways from Everett's session:
User manuals are a thing of the past. Everyone expects intuitive products now. Intuitive UI is immediately self-explanatory. It is when target users understand its behavior and effect without use of reason, memorization, experimentation, assistance or training. Great UX is no longer a "nice to have". It is now THE key differentiation between a successful product and a product that no one cares about. However, the problem arises when people still do not wish to spend the time and money on hiring a top notch designer to create a good user experience for the product.
Intuitive UI is consistent. Consistency is crucial to being intuitive. And interaction consistency is much more important than visual consistency at that. By being consistent, the user already knows how to use your product from previous experience, thus that becomes intuitive for them and the learning curve is virtually flat.
Stop designing like a programmer. Stop building the "tetris-way" — dropping the features wherever it fits in physically. Mechanical usability is achieved, but no one would love using that. It may sell anyway, but it really doesn't work that well anymore. So stop designing like a programmer.
Don't bother outsourcing. You can save time, but there is no guaranteed success in outsourcing design aspects to a design firm. And in case you don't remember, they cost money too.
Building an in-house design team isn't the best solution either! It will cost a lot of time and money, and still does not guarantee success!
Focus on the user goals. Features and requirements are less important these days. User experience is the priority. Think the same way users do. Understand their needs, and how they want their needs to be answered to.
Best place to start is to start with your users. Interpret what your users are telling you. Don't take that input too directly, because they might express their true thoughts in a different way. As Steve Jobs says, "It's not the customer's job to know what they want." Spend the time to figure out what your users really need and want. The users are not designers. They just know what they like and what they don't like. It is your job to connect that with a product that will solve their needs. Companies that value user research consistently deliver top notch products (Re: Microsoft, Apple).
There is already a lot that we know. Everyone hates repetitive tasks, hates making small mistakes, hates having to click many times to get a single task done. These insights about our users are common sense, and we do not need to do user research to know it. So make full use of your user interviews in learning about things that you still do NOT know about the user instead.
User interface is a form of human communication. How you then evaluate UI is how well you can communicate. Design based on how effectively you can communicate, and focus your tough design decisions on effective communication.
The initial UI design won't be very good. Why? because people will intuitively try to focus on the features instead of the user goals, they will design it for themselves, and other classic process mistakes. But don't be surprised. Don't be fazed by that. Just learn from it as a base product, and move on from there. You'll get better at it after a few more iterations, and with subsequent products.
"If we want users to like our software, we should design it to behave like a likeable person" — Alan Cooper
To access a full video and slides from this design hacking meetup, click here. See you at our next session on design hacking with Don Norman)! 🙂
More about our speaker Everett McKay:
Everett McKay is Principal of UX Design Edge, which helps software professionals create better user experiences through design training and consulting.
Everett is the author of UI Is Communication: How to design intuitive, user-centered interfaces by focusing on effective communication, published by Morgan Kaufmann in June 2013. This book explains user interface interaction and visual design using human communication-based principles and techniques, and is targeted at non-designers. Everett also runs Ask a UX Expert, a fast, simple, cost-effective user experience design consulting service that answers your UX design questions for a low fixed cost.
Previously Everett was a program manager at Microsoft for nearly 10 years. He was on the Windows 7 and Windows Vista teams, and was responsible for managing, writing, and driving the Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines. This role enabled Everett to develop expertise across a wide range of user experience specialties and act as an in-house consultant to help teams across the company do their best work. Before joining Microsoft, Everett was a software developer who specialized in GUI design and programming for Windows and Macintosh.
Everett holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from MIT.


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I'm a first year Computer Science student at Howard University in Washington, DC. Since growing up in Atlanta, I've messed with anything from C to MySQL and from Go to Haskell. Although I can still work with large Java codebases, I spend most of my time doing full stack development with JavaScript as my preferred backend language. I will be working at Coinbase in summer '18 as a Software Engineer Intern and have previously worked at Cinchapi and the Georgia Tech College of Computing
I write about anything from science, technology, finance, society, and everything in between. Because I write about so much seemingly random stuff, I spread my work amongst many publications. My work has been featured in places such as Tech in Asia, Hacker Noon, codeburst.io, and smaller publications like Crypto Currently. And, of course you can find all of my work on my personal blog.
This part of the site is currently under development. In the meantime, you can see my projects on my Github.
The quickest and easiest way to get a response from me is on Twitter, but you can contact me from any social medium or hit my email:
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The Nail Jack family of nail pulling tools has been designed from the ground up to help facilitate the necessary move toward responsible deconstruction of our nation's unwanted structures! Â Nail Jack Tools will literally reduce the amount of milled lumber in our nation's landfills by dramatically improving the ease, efficiency and effectiveness of clearing perfectly good lumber for reuse! Â Our tools work for everyone from the DIYer to the expert! Â When's the last time you saw a truly brand new group of hand tools?


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The fantasies that hinder women from finding their Mr. Right.
No, this isn't a diatribe about the ratio of men to women and how some women could inevitably be without an eligible guy because of the numbers game. We all know the statistics and how there is supposedly one man for every seven (or ten) women on the planet. Yet women get married every day of the week. Why not you?
This is about how women take themselves out of the game without even knowing it. You are attractive and funny – so why is SHE getting married and not you? What does she have (or know) that you don't?
Fantasy Relationships
The first reason is that you could be in a fantasy relationship. I used this example in my book, How Divas Date. Divas don't do fantasy relationships! If the man is not pursuing you, he doesn't want you!
Here is what a fantasy relationship is – you have a crush on, are dating, or in a relationship with a man that is not going to marry you! Now if you are dating or in a relationship with a man that is not going to marry you and you know it, GET OUT! We'll talk about that at the later date, but let's talk about the crushes.
Fantasy Man
Another reason – you are looking for a fantasy man! You want him to look like Shemar Moore (yes that is my favorite celebrity to mention), have a Ph.D., make a zillion dollars, have perfect teeth, like the same reality shows you like, send you roses every weekend, and be as spiritual as TD Jakes! Come on!
And even if he has perfect teeth, sends you roses every weekend, is as spiritual as TD Jakes, but also LOOKS LIKE TD Jakes, you don't want him. You don't think he is handsome enough.
Fantasy about yourself
You have a long list of characteristics you want your man to have, but you don't have half of them yourself! Are you as spiritual as Serita Jakes, TD's wife? So why should he want you? You want Oliver Martinez, but do you look like Halle Berry?
You're the Fantasy
OK. So you really are a 10, every guy's fantasy. You do have the list of qualities that you are looking for in a match (you're all that and a bag of chips – a Halle Berry with Serita Jakes' spirituality, Martha Stewart in the home and Cathy Hughes in the boardroom) and you deserve the cream of the crop. No man can touch you because you are better, smarter, more spiritual and two steps ahead of every man. You're unobtainable. You've tried internet dating, speed dating, matchmaking services, but no one meets your standard. EVER. And you are still alone.
Whether you have one or more of the above issues going on, there is hope! You can change at any time. If you now realize you've been in a fantasy relationship, you can get out. If you realize you have some work to do on yourself, do it! You were looking for a fantasy, but now you realize he may not be perfect (neither are you!).


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Discuss and debate the issues that mean the most to you.
I grew up with a name that doesn't fit my face -- I don't look like a Christina.
"What are you?" is a question I've answered a thousand times, because we transracial adoptees learn pretty quick to accept that it is common practice for strangers to abruptly ask what we are, or even go ahead and map out our entire backgrounds before we even say a single word ourselves.
And then when we do speak, our answers can come across a bit flaky, because although we know what we are, we don't always feel like it's actually what we are.
The right answer to the question of "What are you" is probably not, "I was raised by bears, and I will eat your face off because, BEAR." (That scares people who aren't familiar with people of other races, by the way.)
We learn that the best answer is always followed by a disclaimer: "But, I was raised by white people," or, "My parents are white."
Somewhere around 2006, I was connected with my birthmother in Korea, which also involved meeting with adoption counselors to address the cultural differences we might stumble upon. What I remember most from that meeting with the counselors was them telling me that when I was adopted they had advised my adoptive parents to ignore any racial or cultural differences, and, in fact, to act as though I was no different from any other child.
Basically, back in the day, adoptees were issued an honorary White Card and the rest of the world was expected to fall in line and play their part in the charade. I understand this to a point, and I also understand that some things have changed in the last 40 years.
But what hasn't changed with transracial adoption is that once a child of a different race or culture is adopted by a white family, he or she is suddenly granted inclusion among the collective white "Us."
And because of this inclusion, about which we have no agency or input, adoptees then carry the burden of owing our entire lives to our adoptive families, as well as our successes (failures are often attributed to bad genes or something), not to mention a giant debt of gratitude to the entire white adoptive race for the privilege of racial delusion. Because God forbid we call out racism, even if it's racism.
Me: So you're making that assumption based on a person's race? That's racist, yo.
White Person: How dare you? You were raised by white people. You have a White Card.
That said, I am also well aware that the White Card co-sign has real value, and can mean the difference between an understanding yes and a suspicious no. The White Card is an automatic seal of approval, and perhaps more importantly, Adoptee of Color, if you didn't have it, you may have been left out on the street to starve and die alone.
But the White Card also has its restrictions, namely, that it expires once you leave your parents' house and/or create an independent identity.
For me, that was when the cold hard truth started slow-talking me and asking how I got here, how I speak English so well, if I know that one Chinese chick who lives in Iowa even though I live in Minnesota, if I'm interested in a karate battle. A 60-year-old farmer once told me, for no logical reason, that he knew Jujitsu and could leap into the air and kick the ceiling if he wanted to.
When my White Card expired, I became just another non-white person with my own set of racially stereotypical baggage left to fend for myself. I realized that things weren't at all what I thought they were, and especially, that if you call out adoption practices, or mention that maybe your experience wasn't the greatest, or that holy cow, a whole hell of a lot of people out there are racist –- you become an ungrateful traitor to the white people who raised you. Because, again, you could be dead, you know. Why can't you just be thankful? Would you rather be dead? (God knows the only alternative to this path adoption was death.)
Your White Card is ultimately snatched from you like you touched something you weren't supposed to touch, because as a non-white adoptee, you have rules that white people carrying the White Card don't. Do you know any white person raised by white people accused of being ungrateful for acknowledging racism? I don't.
I could probably answer the question "What are you?" a thousand ways and continuously follow it up with, "But I was raised by white people." It doesn't change what I am, which among other things, is a woman, mother, writer, Korean American.
Non-white adoptees are as grateful as any other human being who grows up in a loving, caring family are. We are not, however, obligated to be so grateful that we don't call you out on your shit. Part of figuring out how to answer the question means being OK with losing the White Card. And realizing it wasn't mine to begin with.


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Add Value was awarded the new Federgon Quality Label RSS 2017, based on the findings of an audit performed by Lloyd's Register LRQA.
This audit focused on the internal organization on the one hand and analysed the quality experience and satisfaction ("net promotor score") of both clients and candidates on the other.
For many years now, Federgon's (http://federgon.be) endeavours to encourage its members to constantly challenge their quality and service standards have benefited the market as a whole: clients, candidates and service providers. We are proud to participate in this evolution and to be amongst the first recruitment service providers to be awarded this new quality label.
Offering the best possible service has been Add Value's focus since it was founded almost 20 years ago. Our pledge is thus to continue ensuring that our clients and candidates are the first to benefit from this new achievement and recognition.


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As a true "best in class" Internet marketing firm, Helix House gains notable recognition year after year as a company that delivers real and tangible results to businesses seeking improved online visibility.
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Helix House, a growing staple in the Internet marketing arena proudly announces yet another nomination as best in class Internet marketing firm. BestCompaniesAZ.com can be added to the list of online observers of Helix House that watch for high-quality companies as they grow and develop locally and across the country. BestCompaniesAZ.com tracks some of the best companies to work for within the state of Arizona as well as overall best companies in the state. The most admired and most respected companies in the state typically appear among the pages of BestCompaniesAZ.com. Helix House continues to rate high and has scored additional nominations year after year thanks to its high quality Internet marketing strategies.
As a true "best in class" Internet marketing firm, Helix House gains notable recognition year after year as a company that delivers real and tangible results to businesses seeking improved online visibility. The company has dedicated account representatives and customer service agents that help businesses and individuals gain extraordinary and remarkable results online. Careful attention to detail and an intimate understanding of how the search engines work helps Helix House to create custom programs and campaigns for businesses looking to gain top online ranking.
Other value added services offered by Helix House include systems that are in place allowing clients to closely track their Internet marketing campaign results. Helix House ensures that clients have access to this tracking and reporting system 24-hour's a day and 7 days a week. Other important value added products available to the customers of Helix House include heat maps and detailed analytics regarding individual Internet marketing campaigns. The company also incorporates aggressive yet highly ethical link building strategies designed to greatly improve a business's online presence. Through careful meta-testing and detailed on site optimization, Helix House is able to offer optimization services that exceed expectations.
Helix House is proud of its ongoing nominations across a wide spectrum of industry watchers, but does not rest on its laurels and continues to work hard to deliver outstanding Internet marketing products and services to customers. Helix House also provides useful website analysis designed to ensure that websites are completely compatible with the needs and desires of today's modern search engines. The ongoing nominations and awards associated with Helix House are testimony to this company's commitment and dedication in the field of Internet marketing.
Helix House is a highly innovative forward looking online marketing agency located in sunny Arizona and breezy New Mexico that has consistently exceeded industry expectations to routinely rank highest among some the best online marketing companies in the country.


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The school has a training plan for all staff to improve the teaching and learning of children including those with SEN. This could include whole school training on SEN issues such as ASD, dyslexia etc. Staff to share their knowledge, strategies and experience, through inset days to ensure consistency of the school's approach for children with an SEND. Individual teachers and support staff attend training courses run by outside agencies that are relevant to the needs of specific children in their class, for example, from the ASD Outreach service and the Sensory service.


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Cairo Entrepreneurs Help Syrian Child Refugees
CAIRO—Some 2.5 million Syrians, many of them children, have been displaced since the outbreak of civil war in March 2011. An Egyptian startup is providing free online lessons to help children continue their education.
Mostafa Farahat, co-founder of Nafham, a Cairo startup that aims to be the largest Arabic online educational video platform, launched the Syrian service a month ago as an adjunct to their offering in Egypt.
"I am trying to have something they [Syrian families] can access wherever they are — even if they are outside or inside Syria," he said.
About 20% of the Egyptian curriculum can be used by Syrians, he said. The rest they are trying to source however they can. "The structure is there, but we need lots of volunteers to help make lessons."
Nafham ("We understand" in Arabic), founded in 2012, aims to tackle Egypt's chronic educational problems by offering some 12,000 free video lessons covering the entire K-12 Egyptian curriculum.
Egypt's education system is creaking. The World Economic Forum 2012 report on global competitiveness ranked Egypt's primary education 137th out of 144 countries surveyed. The 2013-14 budget for education is around $11.9 billion, or about 4% of GDP. By contrast the U.K. spent around 6% of GDP, some $145 billion.
To make up the gaps in education, Mr. Farahat said many parents spend large amount of their income on private tutors.
The site curates video lessons made by teachers, university students, even other pupils, and maps the lessons onto Egypt's official curriculum. Mr. Farahat has a panel of teachers to vet the content to make sure it is correct. They then leave it to the crowd to surface the best material.
But relying on video limits access to the material. According to the International Telecommunications Union, Egypt's broadband penetration is just 2.72 per 100 inhabitants, that compares with 4.79 in nearby Tunisia, but better than Libya at 1.04.
But Mr. Farahat was undaunted by the lack of access. "We are targeting a mass audience, but we don't want to be held back by the shortage of penetration of the internet in villages.
"Let's focus on something and solve it, and we will get these problems covered later. There is a huge segment that is using the internet."
He said that the price of a month's broadband access was about the same as a single private lesson.
The site is growing in popularity. Mr. Farahat said they were serving 200,000 unique visits a month, and growing. Right now the lessons supplement what goes on in school, but Mr. Farahat hoped one day that they would be able to provide certification. "Currently only the authorities can do this. We want to have the license but it is a hassle."
Were there any topics that they don't cover? "Yes," he replied. "Religion. It is a sensitive topic and even the crowd does not agree on what is good or not."