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Southern Auto Products is one of the largest processor and distributor of Glass in India. With over 30 years of expertise in glass and glazing – Southern Auto Products employs around 150 people in Bangalore and is organized into four primary production divisions. These divisions are aptly structured and managed to meet the demands of the local market. Our Group is dedicated to customer service and continual investment in staff training internal quality systems and leading-edge technology. These priorities ensure that Southern Auto Products continues to deliver industry-leading products and services to other glass processors, window manufacturers, major contractors and architects alike.
Our vision is to be the #1 Glass product provider for the Architectural & Automotive industries and to be a one stop shop for all glass needs.
Our mission is to be known and trusted by our customers to deliver top quality glass and services. Through trust, commitment and dedication, we have built and will continue to build a great relationship with our partners and vendors. The customer is our top priority and it is our duty to give our customers a finished product that will far exceed their expectation.


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Bust-A-Move 3 is the second sequel to Puzzle Bobble. It was released into arcades in September 1996 and later ported to the Sega Saturn, SonyPlayStation, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 and Microsoft Windows. It would be the final appearance of Puzzle Bobble on the Sega Saturn. Like its predecessors, the player is tasked with shooting balls at groups of balls, creating groups of 3 or more, which are then removed from play. A European remake is entitled Bust-a-Move 3 DX released in America as Bust-A-Move '99.
Gameplay Edit
The game completely abandons the idea of previous titles that the playfield is being pushed down by some sort of mechanical device and instead attaches groups of bubbles to nodes that move downwards. When a node is no longer connected to any bubbles, it will disappear and when all nodes in a level have vanished the level is complete. One result of this change that may appear strange to players of previous versions is that shooting a bubble to the top of the visible playfield without striking any bubbles causes it to bounce and start travelling back downwards. The player is not penalised if such bubbles again leave the playing field without attaching to anything (except for adding to the number of moves until the field is pushed down by one empty line). Despite this some versions include a reimplementation of the Puzzle Bobble 2 levels now built around nodes (entitled Version 2.5).
Gameplay is further varied by the implementation of new scrolling playfields that are several times as high as the screen and must be conquered as an endurance event. Each scrolling playfield occupies the same space on the world map as five previous levels.
This game also marks the introduction of rainbow bubbles into the series - bubbles that are initially transparent and filled with a rainbow. Any adjoining bubble that is burst, the rainbow bubbles next to them switch to the colour of the burst bubble, allowing the player to build up chain reactions.
The ability to choose a character was introduced, but only to the VS Computer mode. As in Bubble Bobble, the 1st player, when he/she picks Bub, gets Bub, and the 2nd player gets Bob. In the Nintendo 64 version, a 4 player simultaneous option is available.

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RUM label
October 16, 2011
Getting published in the Illustrators Australia Awards edition of CREATIVE magazine lead to a workmate who'd returned from living in New York, getting in touch with me.
My new style, particularly the Beck portrait, sparked something within the design studio he introduced me to and the most amazing commission for a fresh new rum label ensued.
A quirky pirate character was needed and collaborating with the senior designer, one of my sketch options struck the right note and in a flurry of sketch-scan-email-review-feedback-new sketch, BUCKEYE emerged ernergised, spontaneous, complete.
It was an amazing process where art-director and illustrator trusted each others instincts and the brief was met as the deadline loomed.
Alas, my co-conspirators can't be named in this process as with any proper pirate process this , aHHharrgghh, me hearties, was a moonlighting gig.
These were the two final pirates used on the two labels.
These were the stages of the character development. Stage 4 was the turning point.
The pencil sketch at 6 also went through two inking stages that were abondoned because they lost the simplicity of this render. Can't beat necessity under pressure sometimes!
I also wrote a storyboard using the copy on the back label to show the potential for an animation. Alas budgets don't always cater for animations. Next time maybe!


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Resource Library
You're invited to check out out all the different learning resources in the guide: problems and projects, former Google interview questions, online courses, education sites, videos, and more. You can search for your favorite topics.
Learn to Program: the Fundamentals, University of Toronto
Not all programs are created equal, and now that you have some experience under your belt, you'll design, write and validate code in an object-oriented language as you learn to compare programs that address the same task. (paywall)Open link


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A blind man entered a taxi as a passenger in June 2009, wanting to go home, writes Norwegian newspaper VG.
The taxi driver was not sure where the blind man lived, and had to turn to his GPS system to check the address. That annoyed the 50-year old blind man, who felt the driver was taking too long. In addition he thought he could hear that the driver was driving the wrong route, and suspected he was being scammed for cash.
The blind man he grabbed his credit card from the driver and ordered him to stop the car. He was very upset with the taxi bill, which was a lot higher than he thought was right. Ignoring his disability, he tried to run away from the taxi, with his guide dog in pursuit. The driver tried to stop him, but the blind man saw a solution; hitting the taxi driver straight in the face, giving the driver a nose bleed and causing him to feel dizzy.
When the case appeared in the courts, it was also known that the blind man had, when drunk, hit a police man later the same year when the police came to his house because of very loud music.
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Rapper Lil Wayne can keep the multi-million dollar art collection seized from his mansion earlier this month (Nov15) as he pays back an outstanding private jet settlement.
The Lollipop star was ordered to settle a $1 million bill with bosses of Signature Group, a company that leases jets to stars, in September (15) for failing to make any payments during the first two years of a three-year contract.
The rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, Jr., did not hand over the sum and the figure inflated to $1.8 million, with an extra $200,000 in legal fees.
At the start of November (15), officials in Florida obtained a warrant to raid his Miami home and seize belongings, including expensive pieces from his art collection.
The rapper will now be able to keep the artwork as he is paying back the settlement with the help of a $1.5 million loan, according to TMZ.com. Documents obtained by website editors show he has put up his private skate park in Miami as collateral.


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Fair Oaks Community Enjoying Concerts in the Park
Fair Oaks Community Enjoying Concerts in the Park
I'm Ed Smith, a Fair Oaks Personal Injury Lawyer. The Fair Oaks Concert in the park is tonight. Grab your special someone and come out tonight and enjoy some live entertainment with your family, neighbors and friends.
When: Summer 2016 Concerts in the Park Every Thursday now through August 25
Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: Village Park – located at 4238 Main Street in Fair Oaks, California 95628
What: The Fair Oaks Park and Recreation District, the Fair Oaks Foundation for Leisure & Arts and the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring the residents of Fair Oaks its 2016 "Concert in the Park" series. The summer concerts in the Park are free of charge. They are an exciting compilation of summertime live musical entertainment for the Fair Oaks community to enjoy. It's a time-honored tradition and opportunity for families to get together to soak up a relaxing summer evening in the local park.
How Do I Sign My Band Up To Perform at This Event?
The Concert in the Park line up is at capacity for this year. You can still apply for entry in the 2017 Concert In the Park Series. Simply call the Fair Oaks Chamber to complete an application for your band for 2017. Deadline is quickly approaching (October 7, 2016 by 5:00pm) to be considered for the 2017 Concerts in the Park series. Particpant requirements include a full press kit (Website, CD or DVD, band bio, photographs, references, links to your band on YouTube, etc.).
2016 Summer Line Up – Fair Oaks Concerts the Park
Thursday, July 21, 2016 – Matt Rainey & the Dippin' Sauce (Genre: Blues)
Thursday, July 28, 2016 – The Lincoln Highway Band (Genre: Country/Rockabilly)
Thursday, August 4, 2016 – Kyle Rowland Blues Band (Genre: Blues)
Thursday, August 11, 2016 – Group Therapy (Genre: Classic Rock and Ryhthm and Blues)
Thursday, August 18, 2016 – Tom Rigney & Flambeau Cajun, New Orleans and Zydeco
Thursday, August 25, 2016 – On Air Classic Rock, Power Horns
Listen to the Youtube Video below to hear the voice and acoustics of Matt Rainey and the Dippin' Sauce Blues Band. Then get out and enjoy him tonight at Fair Oaks Concert in the Park Series at 6:30 p.m. Bring your special someone and a couple lounge chairs!
Watch the following Youtube Video showing the Fair Oaks Community enjoying the free Concerts in the Park series from previous years gone by. This is a great way for the community to form closer bonds with one another. It's not just about getting up and going to work each day while raising a family — it's also important to come together to form stronger communities and meet our neighbors. Let's enjoy living the life TOGETHER in the beautiful community of Fair Oaks, California.
On July 28, 2016 The Lincoln Highway Band wil perform for all you Country and Rockabilly fans. Be sure to arrive promptly so that you won't miss a single song by this sweet country band. Their Youtube Video is available below for your listening pleasure:
Fair Oaks Personal Injury and Auto Accident Attorney
I'm Ed Smith, a Fair Oaks Personal Injury Lawyer. If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a car crash due to no fault of your own, please call me at (916) 921-6400 for free, friendly advice. If you are calling from outside the Fair Oaks area, simply call me toll free at (800) 404-5400.
I've been handling the personal injury and wrongful death claims of the Fair Oaks community for more than 34 years.
Give me a call for a free telephone consultation. I take all cases on a contigency fee basis which means you don't pay me unless I obtain a successful outcome on your injury case.
Read My Customer Reviews & Past Settlements and Verdicts
I belong to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We are an association of successful trial lawyers who have won multiple million dollar verdicts and/or settlements.
To read some of my past results, follow this link: Some of my Past Verdicts and Settlements.
See how my customers rate working with me and my staff on: Yelp, Avvo, and Google Plus.
Visit My Personal Injury and Accident Information Website
I am the creator of www.autoaccident.com, California's leading accident information and personal injury website.
Our website contains a comprehensive listing of personal injury topics.
Source of Fair Oaks Community Enjoying Concerts in the Park – Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District.
Image Attribtuion: Concerts in the Park Photograph Courtesy of Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District


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It's been a long, hard week. The Easter eggs are all gone, and come Tuesday almost everyone had spot breakout, the official symbol of an Easter well spent.
So this Sunday we thought we might go a little healthier than usual and give our insides a bit of a break with this super simple smoothie bowl. It takes, like, a minute to make, it's full of fruity goodness (remember fruit?) and it looks pretty enough to post on Instagram.
Take inspo from this berry smoothie bowl by Minimalist Baker, which you can personalise with whatever toppings take your fancy, or try our easy-peasy pineapple and banana version.
And now we've soothed your insides, let's also soothe your soul with these smooth jazz tunes. It's time to finally understand what Ryan Gosling was on about in La La Land.
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A few little changes around here
24 October 2013
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WASHINGTON -- The United States and its European allie hurled more bombs at Iraq yesterday as President Bush threatened to keep punishing Saddam Hussein up to his last moment in office tomorrow, and President-elect Bill Clinton promised to stay on the same course.
Mr. Clinton actually is being urged by his defense advisers to escalate air strikes against Iraq sharply to apply greater pressure on Iraqi armed forces to topple President Hussein, the Los Angeles Times reported in a story attributed to transition sources.
The sources said that Gen. Colin L. Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and several Clinton advisers are eager to break with what they see as the Bush administration's wavering, inconsistent policy, which they say has ceded the initiative to Mr. Hussein. They are recommending that Mr. Clinton warn Mr. Hussein of stepped-up action, in the hope that the Iraqi military will act against the Iraqi leader.


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Its almost open
It is so exciting! Less than 3 weeks until the grand opening of Denim and Daisies! All the designers are super busy filling the store with fantastic kits and everyone else is busy planning the opening events. There will be opening weekend challenges, specials in the store, and even a blog train! Be sure to check back here often as I will be updating store news frequently.
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Analysts Concerns on: Frontier Communications Corp (NASDAQ:FTR)
Frontier Communications Corporation (FTR ) failed to surprise the stock market in its last reported earnings when it earned -$0.08 a piece versus the consensus-estimated -$0.05. The company is expected to report earnings of $-0.06 a share for the next quarter. The Return on Equity (ROE) value stands at -10.2%. Analysts gives Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) a mean recommendation of 2.90.


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Warner Bros has released a new promo image for GODZILLA via the film's official Facebook page; you can see it below. You'll notice the image is accompanied by a new hashtag, #DemandToKnow, which brings to mind the last trailer in which Bryan Cranston's character rants about a government cover up.
It's kind of strange, isn't it? Godzilla would appear to be a very, very difficult thing to cover up.
An epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world's most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
Gareth Edwards directs GODZILLA, which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (�Kick-Ass�), Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (�The Last Samurai,� �Inception�), Elizabeth Olsen (�Martha Marcy May Marlene�), Oscar winner Juliette Binoche (�The English Patient,� �Cosmopolis�), and Sally Hawkins (�Blue Jasmine�), with Oscar nominee David Strathairn (�Good Night, and Good Luck.,� �The Bourne Legacy�) and Bryan Cranston (�Argo,� TV�s �Breaking Bad�).
GODZILLA opens on May 16th.


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Sidney B. Linden Award
Grace Pluchino, community legal workers, wins 2017 Sidney B. Linden Award
Grace Pluchino, a community legal worker at the forefront of tenants' rights for the past 30 years, is this year's recipient of the Sidney B. Linden Award given by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to honour exceptional individuals who help low-income Ontarians in the pursuit of access to justice.
In a nomination jointly made by the community legal clinics in Rexdale, Downsview, South Etobicoke and Willowdale, Ms. Pluchino was lauded for her work in tenant advocacy on a corporate levelshe had led several campaigns to pressure the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to live up to their standards over a 20 year period, speaking out with the City of Toronto's ombudsman and board and with Toronto city counciland on a personal level, getting clients assistance with groceries, cleaning and moving.
The award
Legal Aid Ontario created the Sidney B. Linden Award to honour exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to helping low-income people, and have given their time and expertise towards ensuring access to justice in Ontario.
The award is named in honour of Justice Sidney B. Linden, Legal Aid Ontario's first chair of the board of directors. Justice Linden has been involved with legal aid for over 35 years, and his distinguished professional career has been characterized by a genuine commitment to issues concerning access to justice.
Since its inception, the Sidney B. Linden Award has been presented to eight deserving recipients: William A. (Bill) Sullivan, Fergus J. (Chip) O'Connor, Peter G. Kirby, Michael Bossin, Barbara Jackman, J. Robert Kellermann, Paul Copeland and the late Dianne Martin.
The award statue
Toronto sculptor Siggy Puchta designed the Sidney B. Linden Award. The statue depicts the concept of access to justice through the upward and open gesture of 'the lady of justice' holding the scales of justice while at the same time welcoming those in need of legal aid services. Siggy's design also captures the spirit of LAO's logo.


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Moped gang jailed for more than 18 years
News • Oct 11, 2017 16:32 BST
A moped gang who carried out more than 100 robberies in a period of less than three weeks have been jailed today, Wednesday, 11 October, for a total exceeding 18 years.
Between 18 April and 5 May this year, the gang of four males, travelling on two mopeds, robbed victims of their mobile phones and personal possessions across the boroughs of Camden, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Islington.
[A] Claude Parkinson, 18 (16.09.99) of Thornhill Square, N1 was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to five years and three months' imprisonment.
[B] a 16-year-old boy from Islington, and [C] a 15-year-old boy from Islington were each sentenced to four years and two months' imprisonment.
All three had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery at an earlier hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 27 June.
A fourth man, [D] Shamsul Chowdhury, 40 (02.06.77) of Usk Street, E2 pleaded guilty at the same court on 4 August to handling stolen goods. He was sentenced to four years and ten months' imprisonment.
Armed with weapons, the robbery suspects rode around the streets of London looking for victims carrying items of value, mainly mobile phones.
Once a victim was spotted, the mopeds would approach them and possessions - often mobile phones - would be snatched.
On occasions the mopeds would mount the pavement and some victims were threatened with a hammer and a metal bar.
On one occasion, the gang were spotted by an eagle-eyed, quick-minded photographer who took the opportunity to capture the criminals in action. The photographs were of high quality and were able to capture the distinct markings on the suspects' clothing such as logos and paint marks.
These images were passed to Westminster Crime Squad and also appeared in the media.
Making use of the distinguishing marks and distinctive mopeds, officers viewed hours of CCTV footage where the offences occurred and were able to map the route the suspects took.
Parkinson was arrested on 6 May after he was identified by detectives from Westminster Crime Squad. The images that had been circulated showed one of the suspects had part of a finger nail missing and also by a blemish on his nose - these matched up to Parkinson.
Over the next few days, further inquiries identified and led to the arrest of the two other males, aged 15 and 16.
During the search of the 15-year-old's Islington home, photographs and video footage were found showing the suspects with the same distinguishing marks and clothing. They were seen to be riding mopeds dangerously and doing wheelies down the road.
Following mobile phone analysis, officers were able to establish that the trio took a taxi to Tower Hamlets where they met Chowdhury and exchanged the stolen goods for cash.
On 26 May, officers raided Chowdhury's home address and found the phone used to send and receive messages from the group. They also found 30 smartphones, several laptops, £3,000 in cash and a list of stolen phones which had been sold on.
Some of the seized stolen property was linked to two residential burglaries in Sutton, south London and a high-value warehouse burglary in Essex along with numerous moped-enabled robberies.
They also found a notebook in which Chowdhury had detailed items he had received. Between 5 April and 17 May, Chowdhury logged the receipt of 327 items - the majority of these were mobile phones. Values were put next to them which totalled £52,150 - it has not been established if this was the price paid for the items or the money received for selling them on.
Chowdhury is believed to have shipped some of the phones to Bangladesh. Evidence presented by police included bulk text messages sent by Chowdhury to potential robbery suspects giving a price list of phone models and what he would pay. The prosecution claimed that by providing a ready market for stolen phones, Chowdhury was encouraging the offences.
Between 18 April and 5 May, there were 212 robbery and snatch offences in Westminster - 83 of these were committed by this gang.
Detective Superintendent Jess Ruddell of Westminster Police said: "Police are working hard to keep the public safe and make the streets hostile territory for criminals who steal scooters, mopeds, motorbikes and use them to commit other crimes.
"These suspects have been responsible for a huge number of crimes in London and have put members of the public in danger when committing their offences.
"Criminals such as these rely on the unwariness of the public to snatch their phones while they make calls, so it is important that the public is aware of their surroundings at all times and protect their personal property, particularly when emerging from a train or underground station or anywhere where they might suddenly decide to take out and use their phone. Smartphones are very valuable to these criminals and they can snatch them in an instant.
"I would like to thank the members of the public and media who provided us with clips and footage of the gang as they carried out their crimes. The footage and witness accounts used helped to secure the convictions.
"I would also like to thank DC Martin Thomas and his colleagues at Westminster Crime Squad for their tireless work in ensuring these three criminals have been brought to justice."


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Atiya Munroe began working at Coye Law Firm as a law clerk while attending and ultimately graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in college, Atiya was the BLSA International Negotiation Competition National Champion. She was sworn into the Florida Bar in April 2015.
Before her life as an attorney, Atiya was a teacher for high school and college students. She graduated from Winter Park High School from their international baccalaureate program and earned her B.S. from the University of Florida in 2005, where she majored in Finance and minored in Education. Atiya then continued her education at Florida State University and earned her M.S. in Mathematics Education in 2007.
She primarily taught mathematics to 9-12th graders as well as remedial math at the college level. She taught Algebra I through Algebra II IB, geometry, and informal geometry at the Apopka, Winter Park, and East Side High Schools.
On the college level, she taught beginning and intermediate algebra at Santa Fe College and Valencia Community College.
In her free time, she loves to play soccer and has been playing the sport for 22 years.
Atiya looks forward to continuing to help our clients solve their legal problems. While she primarily handles workers' compensation claims, she also works with our Family Law, Probate & Estate Planning, and Disability clients.
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Economists very often talk about the trade-off between equity and economic growth. The argument is as following:
"If there is inequality in the society, people have incentive to move up the ladder through aspirations of being at higher position. Hence, they work harder resulting into economic growth. Rich have higher propensity to save which feeds into higher investment leading to higher economic growth"
India can probably stand out as a good example of this probable economic phenomenon, albeit through a different economic logic.
According to one of the most cited reports of the Government of India, 83.6 crore Indians earn less than Rs.20 a day. Around 86% of our population is employed in unorganized sector which due to its nature often does not come under the ambit of various government policies. Most of these individuals having meagre earning work in making Biddi, Embroidery, cutting the extras in rubber equipments, working with screws etc. These industries are an ideal example of perfect competition. Due to poor conditions of millions of Indian households, a large population is willing to work at extremely low prices (Rs.5 for 2-3 hours, indicative). Moreover, this willingness is 'exploited' by the institutional setup of near perfect competition. Minimum wage laws become extraneous due to the informal nature of these sectors. The sectors linked to it are firms that provide them with the raw materials and they sell these products in the market, earning good (if not huge) profits.
So how does the trade-off work in India? Being a highly unequal nation, we have large population surviving in abject poverty. Since they lack skills and opportunities to earn a decent living, they work in an extremely competitive market resulting into low cost for the firms they are linked to. This further implies that the firms have a good stick to capture higher surplus and hence earn good profits. There comes the Economic growth we all are proud of! High inequality in India may thus tend to result into further increasing inequality combined with economic growth (atleast in short run. Like the recent literature points out, inequality can potentially hamper economic growth in long term). Certainly, the two combined do not point out to any 'Development' (Ignoring the debate on 'trickle down effect').
P.S: This article is not at all an exhaustive one. Just a reflection on the institutional setup in India.


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What are Local Health Involvement Groups or LHIGs?
Local Health Involvement Groups or "LHIGs" are made up of citizens who care about health and health services. They are established to explore and provide advice to the Board of Northern Health Region on issues that impact the delivery of local health services.
There are 4 permanent Local Health Involvement Groups in the Northern Health Region. These 4 are based on geography, demographics and culture. Each LHIG will have a minimum of 10 members. In addition to the 4 permanent groups a virtual LHIG will also be established. The virtual LHIG will have at least 10 members, but can be limited only by the number of citizens in the Region. They are:
In addition to the above, an on-line, virtual LHIG will be set up to address specific issues of interest and in keeping with the purpose of LHIG.
Who can apply to be a member of a Local Health Involvement Group?
How are members selected?
Community members apply for membership to Board Chair of the Northern Health Region. LHIG Members are appointed by the Board of the Northern Health Region, ensuring that diverse geography and points of view are represented in each LHIG. Citizens who are selected to be a member of a LHIG should:
Are LHIG members paid?
No. LHIG members are volunteers and are not paid for their participation. We encourage everyone to apply. Efforts will be made to accommodate specific requirements.
What is the commitment to being a member of a LHIG?
What will the Region do with my feedback?
A report of the discussions that occurred within the regional LHIGs will be presented to the Northern Health Region Board of Directors and will become part of the considerations in decision making. The Board will communicate with the LHIGs about how their feedback helped their deliberations and decision making.
Where can I get more information?
For more information contact:
Northern Health Region
163 Edwards Ave, Box 240,
The Pas MB. R9A 1K4
Cell: 204.620.2032
How do I apply?
Applications are to be made to the Chair, Northern Health Region
Chair, Northern Health Region
c/o Natasha Dubie
Applications can be picked up and dropped off at all of our regional offices located in Flin Flon, The Pas and Thompson. Once we receive your application, you will be contacted to discuss the next steps.


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Her responsibilities include supervising the entire district of 5 Elementary Sites, 1 Middle School Site, 1 High School Site, Early Childhood Special Education and Family Education, also co-coordinating the Early Childhood Screening Program. The other sites that are in our district include the ALC, the Pines and the Journey Program for 18-21 year Students with Special Needs.
The School Nurse position is required by law and the requirements include the following; graduate of a 4 year nursing program, public health nurse certification, registered nurse in the state of Minnesota, and lastly an LSN by the Board of Teaching. In addition to these she has her Masters' degree from the University of St. Mary's, Winona, MN (M.Ed. / Educational Leadership).
It is our philosophy in Health Services district wide to promote the phrase-'Nobody cares what you know unless they know how much you care'. Please feel free to call my office if you need any assistance with your child's health needs so that their educational experience can be the best possible from early childhood through age 18-21 years.
We are here to explore resources, problem solve, make safety plans, emergency plans, individual health plans, and provide trainings on specific health issues as needed… for all major and minor life/health disruptions. Health Services collaborates and works closely with all members of the Support Service Team at the High School and all other sites to explore wellness opportunities and interventions as needed for your child to safely attend school. We also provide support groups when possible for the students with diabetes at the middle school and high school settings, grief groups with partners from support services as needed. Participation is voluntary and not considered individual counseling but support and education.
Please contact me in one of the following ways:
Visit our Health Service Link to contact your building nurse and to get specific information from the county, state and national health related web sites that we use as resources to provide 'best practice'.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron had an op-ed in the Sunday Telegraph today spelling out why he thinks 'ISIS is bad, mmkay'?
At first glance it looks like a pretty solid stand against the barbarians marauding across the Levant. But in reality, much like everything David Cameron does, it is a lot of fart and not much poop.
Here's why:
1. He is obviously being leant on (probably by the U.S. government following his failure on Syria and also by his ministers, and his own ego, natch) to do more with British forces. After the catastrophe of his Libya intervention, Cameron sees this as his Kosovo moment 3.0. The only problem is, it'll end up like his Kosovo moment 2.0 because as ever, Britain will do things in a half-arsed manner, for PR purposes, instead of trying to actually get the job done.
How obvious does he want to make it that he'll be committing more resources to Iraq soon (no bad thing in my opinion), but trying to gloss over the failures of the Iraq War, pretending like this fight won't be just as hard, just as long, and just as bloody. It will be. It simply can't not be. In other words, another Prime Minister is lying to you about a war in Iraq – is this now a rite of passage?
2. He's pussyfooting around the radical Islam issue, trying to claim that it is simply a battle of those perverting Islam. It isn't. A lot of these guys are simply interpreting the Koran the way a lot of Sunnis do. They just simply happen to be acting upon it while most Muslims around the world are more interested in hanging out with their families than hanging their co-religionists from lampposts.
Still, Cameron's being disingenuous and contradictory. On one hand its "wrong" to think of what ISIS is doing as a religiously motivated thing, and on the other hand he names four other Sunni terror groups wreaking havoc from Africa, all the way across the Middle East. Which is it, Dave?
3. He claims Saudi and Turkey have to help against ISIS. These are the guys supporting them, according to recent reports. It is likely that Turkey sees ISIS as a decent conduit to rid them of their turbulent priests of the PKK, Peshmerga and their allies in Kurdistan. Meanwhile, Saudi quadrillionaires are bankrolling ISIS to high heaven. Does Cameron actually think these countries are going to assist in fighting the extremism that they've helped create? If he does, can we 'impeach' him or whatever our constitution allows us to do when our leaders have lost their friggin' minds?
4. He lays the framework for normalisation of relations with Iran, which to be fair has been a long time coming. I was just wondering which issue the government would try and tack this onto the end of, like a pathetic little sub-reveal at the end of a really dreadful movie.
Yes, it is contrived and nonsensical. Iran remains one of the world's greatest state sponsors of terrorism – and yet we're taking the 'my enemy's enemy is my friend approach'? Because as soon as we've offed ISIS for Iran, which has been bogged down in Iraq for a while now, they're not going to turn straight back on us and our allies? Sure, sure. And while we're being so gracelessly naive why don't we just hand over our sovereignty to a country that tried to destroy us too. Oh, wait…
5. The only thing good about Cameron's op-ed was the claim that British police would arrest anyone flying the ISIS flag. But think about this for a second.
Firstly, there's no consensus on what the ISIS flag is. Is it the black flag with the shahada on it? Is it the one with the seal of the Prophet of Muhammed?
Either way, can you see a British judge ruling that a Muslim can't fly a flag with the seal of the Prophet, or one that says 'There is No God but Allah and Muhammed is the Messenger'? No, nor can I. And not for a second can I see the European Court of Human Rights not handing our arses to us if we dared convict someone of this. So once again – I highly doubt Cameron's on any stable ground here.
All in all I give the Prime Minister 10 out of 10 for perception. At first he even had me fooled into thinking that he was serious about taking on ISIS and riding Britain of fanatics at the same time.
Alas, I fear whoever 'bulked out' the article for him with mentions of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and his grotesque disowning of the War on Terror (which he voted in favour of as an MP, by the way) has sold him down the river. The same river he's selling us down.


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According to the Los Alamos Sarov Sister Cities Initiative website, Los Alamos and Sarov, Russia, became Sister Cities in the early 1990s "to promote world peace and understanding through local activities."
The Sister Cities have many parallels. Russia's first nuclear bomb was developed in Sarov, and the All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics (VNIIEF) is located there. Scientists from LANL and VNIIEF have cooperated on various arms control and nuclear safeguards programs.
Counterparts in both countries have developed a "work plan" for the type of exchanges they hope to promote, which includes culture, art, science, education, business, legal affairs, medicine and civic conduct. The towns also alternate hosting exchange students every other year.
This year, the Sarov municipal government asked Los Alamos to send representatives from the county administration and fire department. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers, County Administrator Harry Burgess, Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider joined LASSCI board member Paul White and translator Tatiana Klimov for the exchange in late October.
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers called the trip to Sarov an eye-opening experience.
"I've traveled. I lived in Europe for four years and traveled to many, many countries, most of which the experience I've forgotten. But this one I will not forget."
For Rodgers, the contrast between present-day Russia and his memories of growing up and serving in the army during the Cold War were especially striking.
"I can still remember the duck-and-cover drills and that kind of thing. I remember all of the videos on TV about how drab and dreary the Russians were, and how they hated Americans and we should be suspicious of them and hate them back.
"I lived in Europe for four years, from '84 to '88. I was a pilot in the army, and we were there for the sole purpose of repelling the Soviets. I flew along the eastern German border. I had not just second hand experience from TV about what the Soviets and the Russian people were. I had firsthand experience.
"We weren't in Moscow 30 minutes when all of that was washed away.
"And therein lies the value of the sister city relationship. At a time when our national leaders are suspicious of one another–maybe rightfully so–it is the friendships that are forged in these kind of relationships that I think will keep both countries–potentially the world–on the road to peace, rather than some kind of future confrontation."
The delegation recovered from the 14 hour flight with two days in Moscow, before boarding an overnight train to Sarov. Rodgers was astounded to find a modern metropolis with every kind of Western boutique, as well as BMW and Mercedes dealers, instead of the drab city he anticipated.
"It's a very cosmopolitan city. It's a city that doesn't sleep. The people were friendly. It is just truly a modern, vibrant city," Rodgers said.
One of the councilor's favorite moments came when he said "coffee" and used gestures to indicate the size he wanted, and the server responded with, "Do you want room for cream?"
Rodgers and County Administrator Harry Burgess were both struck by how similar the municipal government was to ours. The city's 90,000 residents elect 34 representatives to the Duma– or council–by district. The Duma then elects a chair/mayor and two deputy mayors. Those three positions are full time, paid positions, charged with working with the city administrator and staff to oversee the day-to-day operations of the city.
"Much like we have here, the council can chew on things and revisit things and go back and talk again and again over things, but the county administrator and his staff have a standing set of policies that they just continue to make sure the day-to-day operations take place," Rodgers said.
"So the grindingly slow democratic process, believe it or not, is shared not only by us and other counties and cities in New Mexico and it is also shared by people in Russia as well."
What struck Rodgers most was "the deep spirituality and religiousness of the Russian people."
"Going back to the days of the Cold War, growing up, we were taught that Russians were godless," Rodgers said.
"They are one of the most deeply spiritual people I've ever encountered. Even the security detachment that was with us the whole time we were in Sarov, every time we went to a holy site, or a church, they were observant. You could tell that they themselves were true believers and awed to be in some of the sites that we were allowed to go in. And that was something that I just really didn't expect."
Rodgers was also impressed by the quality of life in the city. The group visited places such as arts schools, a museum and health and fitness facilities.
"That's one of the other things that really jumps out at you is just how insanely healthy and athletic the Russian people are. And they pride themselves on it. This image of old, dour people just doesn't hold true."
Rodgers noted that over the course of several days he began to understand Russia's deep cultural roots.
"We joke about the Russian novels being so long. I think I understand why now," Rodgers said. "When I would say something and it would be interpreted, it didn't matter who the interpreter was, the Russian was always two to three times longer than what I had said. And I asked one of the interpreters about that, and the response, as best she could describe it to me, was that it is a much more detailed language, a much more in depth language that describes all kinds of things.
"Their language seems to reflect a depth that I for one have never known or appreciated until our trip there."
The trip not only left a lasting impression about Russia but about the sister city program.
"I've always supported the sister city relationship, but I more fully understand it now," Rodgers said.
"The people who live in Sarov, the people that we encountered, as well as the people who live in Los Alamos–we understand the power that is locked behind our fences.
"But we also understand the power that's unlocked by not having fences. And that is the true value of a continued exchange between the people of Sarov and the people of Los Alamos."
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Memorial Day has passed, and the summer season has unofficially begun. In Santa Monica, that means long afternoons on the beach. And enjoying a good read with your feet in the sand is one of our favorite indulgences. Here are the 2017 summer beach reads to delve into this year.
Florence in Ecstasy – Jessie Chaffee
Unexpectedly fired from her job at an art museum, Hannah uproots her life in Boston, and moves to Florence, Italy, hoping to conquer a debilitating eating disorder and start anew. While in Italy, Hannah's personal narrative begins to mirror St. Catherine's, a local martyr who strived to starve herself to transcendence. Bold and slightly brooding, Florence in Ecstasy centers on women—their pursuit of meaning, self-acceptance, and true fulfillment. Florence in Ecstasy: Published by Unnamed Press in May 2017.
The Arrangement: A Novel – Sarah Dunn
Named one of the 9 most addictive books of 2017, The Arrangement allows readers into the lives of Lucy and Owen, a married couple that moves from New York City to a suburb in the Hudson Valley. Out in the suburbs, life feels easy, average, until a boozy neighborhood party throws the couple into a life altering marital experiment. The Arrangement: Published by Little, Brown & Co. in March 2017.
Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977-2002) – David Sedaris
David Sedaris's new book is a collection of his diary entries spanning 1977 to 2002. The hilarious author has thrilled readers for decades with his witty fiction and nonfiction—both of which he's filled with insane amounts of detail. Now, fans can see where some of those details have come from. His personal diaries chronicle his day-to-day interactions which have fueled the writer's prose. Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977-2002): Published by Little, Brown & Co. in May 2017.
Sweetbitter – Stephanie Danler
Tess is every eager, confused 22-year-old girl who moves to New York City to find herself. She gets a job at a restaurant, does a lot of coke, spends late night at dive bars desperately seeking acceptance. When she falls into a love triangle with two co-workers, she sets herself up for the ultimate lesson in disillusionment, and growing up. Sweetbitter: Published by Knopf in April 2017.


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President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday that will overhaul the H-1B system that is so frequently abused by Silicon Valley.
The Hill reports:
At a background briefing with reporters, senior administration officials described the current H1-B visa program as a lottery system that indiscriminately hands out work visas to contracting firms that recruit low-skilled, low-wage workers to replace working-class domestic laborers.
They say a new system is needed to ensure that the program returns to its original purpose of bringing in high-skilled, high-paid workers to fill more specialized or technical roles.
For decades, Silicon Valley has been hiring immigrant workers and paying them next to nothing. This entire practice is a direct slap in the face to hardworking Americans, who are more than capable of working those same positions. With major changes to the the H-1B system, big tech companies will be forced to hire locally and pay fair wages for those positions.
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For each night, Haworth seeks chefs who are obsessed with working with the very best ingredients and aim to challenge themselves to be as creative as possible in the kitchen. I was fortunate enough to be visiting the hotel on Girls Night – an evening featuring four of the UK's most talented female chefs – Northcote's Executive Head Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Group Operations Director for Marcus Wareing Restaurants, Chantelle Nicholson, Claire Clark MBE and Anna Hansen MBE. All hugely successful in their own right, the quartet's dishes were nothing short of sublime. The food Served in Northcote's lavish restaurant, the first two courses of the night were fish-focused – starting with Anna Hansen's slow-cooked octopus with smoked ricotta, liquorice macadamias and seaweed crisp bread. Presented beautifully like edible art scattered across the plate, this was followed by Chantelle Nicholson's cod delight – which was paired perfectly with caramelised celeriac, chorizo and smoked mascarpone – a combination which left me wanting seconds. To follow, we feasted on another of Chantelle's dishes – this time in the form of Fois Gras with ginger and malt almond. With an intriguing combination of savoury flavour, it made a wonderfully rich contrast to the previous courses. For mains, guests were treated to Lisa Goodwin-Allen's Duke of Berkshire barbecued pork ribeye. Served with sumptuous baked potato, sorrel and yuzu (and paired with a heavenly Pinot Noir from Newton Johnson Family Vineyards) the dish was both tender and packed with lusciously meaty flavour – with each bite of pork almost melting in my mouth. For a theatrical twist, Lisa Goodwin-Allen's "Before Nine" peppermint crisp proved a wonderful mid-meal surprise – a chocolatey treat presented with dry ice to create a mystical and enchanting bite. This was rounded off nicely with a refreshing final dessert conjured by Claire Clark. Described as a 'pebble' of coconut yoghurt, we were treated to an exquisitely arranged plate of creamy coconut, yolk-like passion fruit and mango. Light, delicate and utterly delicious, it was an ideal choice to juxtapose against the feast our bellies were now bursting from. What was most evident throughout the night however was not just the unique and vibrant creations before us – but the sense of true camaraderie and close friendship between the chefs. Despite all cooking together in an extremely busy kitchen, it was clear the girls were a team – and a truly strong one at that. The hotel There's no doubt about it – if you're a foodie, this is a must-visit destination. Think of Northcote as a culinary retreat – offering classic style, a relaxed atmosphere and endless dining opportunities. An independent 26 bedroomed country hotel found amid the scenic pasture of Lancashire's Ribble Valley, Northcote has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1995. Awarded the prestigious AA Hotel of the Year for England 2016, guests staying in the main house can expect old-fashioned style that still retains a sense of elegance and a focus on quality. Whilst service here is slick, there's still an air of friendliness – despite the hotel's impressive grandeur. Northcote's rooms are split between two wings – with 18 rooms found in the main manor house and an additional eight located in the newer Garden Lodge. If you're seeking an authentic countryside escape, the older rooms are ideal – and offer traditional decor with welcoming touches. Every room in the Manor House exudes its own highly individual character – using a combination of rich soft-furnishings, plush fabrics and highly distinctive furniture. For those who've been inspired by their visit to the hotel's Michelin star restaurant, Northcote also offers a cookery school. Renowned for being one of the finest places to hone cookery skills in the UK, guests can partake in a variety of full and half day courses – learning everything from Sous Vide techniques to perfecting the ideal BBQ. Northcote Bookings: Rooms start from £260 per night including breakfast. To make a reservation, click here. Where: Northcote Road, Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BE Virgin Trains For those looking to book, a single Standard Class fare is available from £22 and a single First Class fare is available from £42. The journey time between London and Preston is 2hrs 8mins. Please note, tickets can be purchased up to six months in advance of travel. Click here for more.


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This is kind of fun... training how to write properly... though it's kinda picky
I agree. I rather like it too. Have worked my way through some of the hiragana. I've always had a little trouble writing my "so" properly and it was fun working on it on the DS.
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Iran expects 'tsunami' of foreign tourists
Iran will face a "tsunami" of foreign tourists once a nuclear agreement is concluded and sanctions on the country are lifted, an official said on Tuesday.
"Nearly 20 million foreign tourists will probably visit Iran within the next five years," head of the Iran Touring and Tourism Investment Company (ITTIC) Mohsen Qarib said.
Iran is among the world's top 10 countries for archeological and cultural sites but it comes a dismal 132nd and 160th among 180 world countries in terms of tourism industry and revenues.
Qarib said sanctions and negative propaganda played a role.
"No doubt, sanctions have created certain problems in the tourism sector but the few tourists who come to Iran under the current circumstances are completely satisfied with the treatment they receive from Iranians and impressed by Iranian hospitality.
"This impression is while a massive negative campaign is being waged against Iran outside the country," Qarib said as he called on tourism agencies abroad to confront the effort.
However, many problems lie at home and tourism in Iran suffers from poor infrastructure.
"In the event of a tourist tsunami in the coming five years, the existing infrastructure is not suitable to receive it," Qarib said.
Iran needs to build 200 new hotels and do a better job of training in the sector. There are currently 70 hotels with 7,000 rooms which can only handle 350,000 guests.
"For training and raising the quality of our services, we need enormous efforts to educate our tourism industry staff," Qarib said.
Last month, president of World Trade Center Tehran Mohammad Reza Sabzalipour said some of the world's most prominent hotel managers will visit Iran soon to discuss investment in the country's tourism and construction of luxury hotels.
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Editor's Note: This is a section of our completely redone SEO Guide. Enjoy!
One unfortunate part of the world of SEO is sometimes things go wrong. This can happen because you get over-aggressive with SEO tactics, because you make mistakes in Google because you don't know any better, or if you hire an SEO firm that uses shady tactics. This chapter will go through what you need to do get back on track.
There are two major ways to learn you have a problem. The first is if you see a large drop in the organic search traffic to your site. Sometimes that drop can be catastrophic in nature, and it might look something like this:
The other way you might learn about a problem is if you get a message directly within Google Search Console telling you about it. If you're not signed up for Search Console, you should do that immediately. In fact, pause reading for a moment, and go set it up now.
Here is a look at where you can find these messages in Search Console:
Overview of Manual Penalties
When you get notified about a problem within Search Console, this is considered a "manual penalty." What this means is a person at Google actually analyzed your site, and as a result, assessed a penalty to the site.
When this happens, the message in Search Console normally gives you some high-level description of the problem. The most common manual penalties are:
- Site-wide link penalties
- Partial link penalties
- Thin content penalties
Here is an example of such a Search Console message focused on links:
Here is an example of a manual thin content penalty notice:
Once you have a manual penalty, the basic process must follow these three steps:
- Determine the cause of the penalty. (For example, if you have a link penalty, you need to determine which links Google doesn't like.)
- Remedy the problems.
- Submit a Reconsideration Request to Google asking them to remove the penalty.
Overview of Algorithmic Penalties
These are caused by algorithms Google uses to identify sites they consider to be poor in quality, and then lower your rankings. The most well-known of these are:
- Panda: Focuses on identifying poor quality content.
- Penguin: Targets poor quality links.
- Search Quality: A lesser known algorithm that evaluates site/page quality.
- Top Heavy Ads: Focuses on sites that have too much advertising on them.
- Payday Loans (Spammy Sites): Identifies spammy SEO practices that Google has seen as a common practice on payday loan sites, but the algo is applied to any site using those practices.
Technically, Google considers these to simply be algorithms, and not penalties, so we'll go with their terminology. But the practical impact on you is the same: you see a drop in your traffic. If you have one of these algorithms hurting your traffic, you need to try to figure out what the cause is, as Google doesn't tell you about these with a message in Search Console.
Google used to announce updates to algorithms like Panda and Penguin, but that doesn't generally happen now, so that will leave you with the challenge of working it out on your own. This will require a strong understanding of what the algorithms do, and then a harsh look at your site to see if you can figure out what the problem is.
Links Google Doesn't Like
If you've received a manual link penalty, or you believe that you've been hit by the Penguin algorithm, this section will help you determine what types of links may be causing the problem.
As you saw earlier in this guide, Google considers links to be an important part of their ranking algorithm. For that reason, many publishers are anxious to get as many links as they can, but unfortunately, there are certain types of links that can hurt you. What Google really wants you to do is obtain links that are editorial in nature.
What that means is the links can't be something that you paid for, provided compensation for, or that otherwise were given to you for reasons other than the linking party genuinely wanted to reference your site.
This is because Google relies on these links to act as votes for your content, and each vote is an indicator that your site has some level of importance. More votes signify more importance. However, as you saw in the chapter on links and content marketing, all votes for the content of your site are NOT created equal. Some are far more important than others.
The reason why Google penalizes certain types of links is that those links indicate to Google that they are non-editorial in nature. If you have too many of these links pointing to your site, it starts to impact the quality of their search algorithms, and this is why Google takes action on them.
With that in mind, here is a look at some of the most common links that can cause problems:
- Paid Links: Any form of payment is considered a problem by Google. If you're buying ads and getting links to your site in return, the best policy is to implement a "NoFollow" attribute on those links so Google won't think you're trying to spam their search results.
- Web Directories: These are sites that organize websites into hierarchical directories, and there are really only a very few decent ones (such as Best of the Web, Business.com, DMOZ.org). If you want to get links from these places, and perhaps one or two others that are specific to your market place, fine, but don't pursue any more than that.
- Article Directories: These are sites that allow you to submit your article content, and they usually include a link back to your site. However, these links are not editorial in nature. You can simply upload the article and no one reviews it, so for that reason, it doesn't act as a true endorsement for your site.
- International Links (from countries where you don't do business): There is no reason for you to have many links from countries where you don't operate, so if you have lots of these, that could be a problem.
- Bad Anchor Text Mix: As you've seen earlier in this guide, the words used in the anchor text of links does help Google understand better what your pages are about. In the past SEOs abused this by going out and obtaining many links using "exact match", or "rich" anchor text (i.e. the anchor text of the link was exactly the main keyword associated with your page). Too much of this rich anchor text is a clue to Google that you are over-aggressive in your SEO. See the image below for an example of bad anchor text.
- Coupon Codes: If you have been handing out coupon codes to other publishers and getting a link in return, that's considered to be very similar to a paid link. If you have these types of links, you'll have to deal with them.
- Poor Quality Widgets: if you created a neat widget that publishers can place on your site, and in return you get a link, this might be a problem.
- Affiliate Spam: If you are paying a publisher for clicks to your site, or a rev share or commission on sales generated by traffic they send to you, that's considered a purchased link.
- Comment Spam: If you've been going to blogs and forums all over the web, and implementing links back to your site, Google isn't going to like that. This is black hat SEO, so avoid it altogether.
- Link Exchanges: There is nothing wrong with exchanging links with close business partners or major media sites, but if a large percentage of your overall link portfolio comes from link exchanges, that will raise a red flag. So do this only in moderation.
- Other Non-Editorial Links: The list above isn't a complete list of problem links. To make the final diagnosis, you have to try and evaluate whether or not it makes sense for Google to consider a link editorial or not.
The above image is an example of bad anchor text, simply because it's obviously contrived. The writer couldn't even take the time to write the article in such a way as to put the words "buy" and "cars" in the same sentence.
Note that it's not bad if some links to your site use rich anchor text, but if you are getting a large percentage of links that do so, that's not normal, and Google will see that as a problem.
Cleanup Up Link Related Problems
If you've received a manual link penalty, believe you've been hit by Penguin, or are worried that your site is in danger of having either of these things happen, you should work on cleaning up your link profile. The basic process for doing this is as follows:
- Build a complete list of links to your site. Google Search Console provides a list of links, but unfortunately, that list isn't complete. For that reason, we recommend that you also obtain data on links to the site from Open Site Explorer, Majestic SEO, and ahrefs. The reason we use all 3 of these sources plus Search Console is that each will find links that none of the others do.
- Dedupe the list as much as possible, as each tool will show many of the same links that the other tools do.
- Begin analyzing all of the links. Generally speaking, you don't need to look at more than two or three links per domain linking to you
- Mark links that you see as problematic as you'll need to address them.
- Repeat three and four until you've been through links from each of the domains linking to you.
- Reach out to sites that you want to remove links from, and request their removal.
- Repeat the outreach to those that don't respond to increase your chances of success. Don't make this request more than three times.
- For those links that you can't get removed, use Google's disavow tool to tell Google you want to discount those links.
- Once steps 7 and 8 are complete, nearly all of the labor is done.
In step 8, I reference Google's disavow tool. This tool allows you to list all the links pointing to your site that you think might be bad, and to tell Google to not credit them to your site. Basically, it acts as a shortcut to removing potential links.
This might lead you to ask, why should I take the time to manually request link removals, then? Can't I just list all the bad links in the disavow tool? The reason you should still request removals is that Google likes to see the extra effort.
From their perspective, you were over the line in what you were doing, and they want to see clear evidence that you won't do it again. When they see that you make the manual removal effort, it acts as a signal that you are sincere in your intent to not violate their guidelines again. This is particularly important in the case of manual penalties.
As the last step in a recovery process, if you cleaned up your links because you received a manual link penalty, you will need to fill out a reconsideration request. You can read more about that below. If it's a Penguin problem, then you simply need to wait (more on that below too).
One last point: Recovering from link problems is aided by attracting high-value links as well. This is something you should be trying to do on an ongoing basis. How to do that is beyond the scope of this section of the guide, but learning how to do this is a cornerstone to the success of any SEO strategy.
Penguin Recovery Process
Unlike a manual penalty from Google, there is no value in filing a reconsideration request if you've been hit by the Penguin algorithm. You need to clean up the link problems, and then wait.
However, Google's Penguin algorithm is one that has historically run very rarely. It was first released on April 24, 2012, and has only been updated five times since then. This means sites have been hit by Penguin can wait very extended periods of time before recovering.
However, Google has been working on a new release of Penguin for quite some time, and in theory, this one will act much more real time. In a recent keynote event, Gary Illyes said that once this update is out: "If your pages are affected by Penguin, then generally you will be able to get rid of that effect much faster." This is an important change.
But for now, you have to wait until this new release comes out. Perhaps the hardest part is that there is no guarantee that when you think you're done cleaning up your bad links you've done enough. It takes a very experienced eye to recognize all the different types of links that Google thinks of as poor quality.
For this reason, it's important that you use a harsh approach to judging the value of your links. It's better to take the risk of cutting out some links that may be good (i.e. overshoot the mark a bit) than it is to not cut out enough. It's important to get the link cleanup and recovery phase behind you, so you can focus your efforts on moving your business forward.
Content Google Doesn't Like
Just as there are types of links Google doesn't like; there are also types of content that Google doesn't like. Some of the most important types of these are:
- Thin Content: If you have a large number of pages with only a sentence or two on them, and they make up a large percentage of your overall site, that can be a problem.
- Curated Content: Sites that simply curate content from third parties and add little unique value are also problematic.
- Syndicated Content: It's OK if you have some syndicated content on your site, but if a large percentage of the pages are syndicated from 3rd party sites, and you add little of your own value, then that will be seen as a problem.
- Scraped Content: If you're scraping content from other sites, that will definitely be an issue. This is one of the more egregious forms of poor quality content.
- Doorway Pages: These are pages that have been created largely for the purpose of capturing search engine traffic and immediately driving sales. These are often pages that are poorly integrated into the site, and focus on driving an immediate conversion.
- User Generated Content (that is not properly moderated): This almost always leads to large amounts of low-value content. If you are allowing users to add comments or reviews to your site, this can be a great thing, but take great pains to use human review to screen out poor quality contributions.
- Advertising Dominated Content: This is content where the value added content is somewhat obscured or dominated by the presence of ads. I.e. these pages may have multiple ads above the fold, and the user needs to scroll before they see much of the value added content they were looking for.
- E-commerce Sites with the Great Majority of Pages Being Product Pages with Nothing but Manufacturer's Supplied Descriptions: This is common with many lesser brand e-commerce sites. Be careful though, simply rewriting those product descriptions, but saying more or less the same thing isn't enough.
Google wants to see the unique value add of your site. They aren't going to let you receive search engine traffic if you are simply not adding much unique value to users who visit your site. To be clear, the mere existence of your site, or having a nice navigation hierarchy, aren't examples of unique value.
Better examples of quality content are:
- Unique articles that you've created that help users solve problems of interest to them.
- Reviews of products placed on your site by users. Important note: reviews that you repost from other sites don't count as unique content.
- How to videos that walk users step by step through something they want to learn about.
- Interactive content that engages users and attracts lots of attention.
- Data-driven studies that reveal key information that others haven't seen or created before.
- Access to expert advice and/or interaction with experts.
These are just a few examples, and the bottom line is that Google wants to see what it is that makes you special. It's OK if you have the best plumbing site that services Rhode Island, or the best marriage counseling site in Pasadena. If you serve broader markets, such as all of Europe, then the challenge content-wise is greater, and you have to be prepared to step up to meet it.
Continually Improving Content Quality
It's easy to say that if you've been hit by a thin content penalty, or Panda, that you need to improve your content quality. But, it would be better to say you need to improve your content quality whether or not you've been impacted by either of these.
If you publish a website, then continual improvement of the quality of the content on it needs to be a core mission of your website team. It's a competitive world out there, Google loves quality content, and there's no win in letting your competition get an edge on you.
Invest the time and energy to make your site the best it can be, from the perspective of adding value to users who come to it. Of course, keep the focus tight to the marketplace you serve.
If you've been hit by a manual thin content penalty, and you believe you fixed the problem, then the next step is clear: file a reconsideration request.
Panda Recovery Process
Google's Panda algorithm is a bit further along than the Penguin algorithm in the sense that Google already considers it a part of the main algorithm. That means you won't have to wait for up to a year to see a recovery in the event of having been hit by Panda.
However, that doesn't mean that recovery will be instantaneous. Plan on fixing the issues and then having to wait and see. It may take Google a few months to re-crawl your site, see the improvements, and then rerun the Panda portion of their algorithm on it.
As with Penguin, this is another reason why you should make a point of being very thorough in your efforts to improve content quality. Don't settle for the bare minimum and wait. Do more than you think is needed, and then keep going and do even more.
Reconsideration Requests
If you've been hit by a manual penalty, and you believe you've fixed the problem, you must file a reconsideration request. Google won't notice that you've fixed it, and you must notify them before they will take a look at it.
There are some key elements to a reconsideration request. Here is a summary of the most important ones:
- Don't file one until you have made a very thorough effort to clean up the issues reported by Google. Just don't. If the reviewer at Google sees you haven't taken their concerns seriously, they will reject your request, and the bar to getting a future reconsideration request approved could get higher.
- Keep your reconsideration request short and to the point. Explain you saw the penalty, made a good-faith effort to fix the problem, explain what you did, and tell them that you will endeavor to meet their guidelines going forward.
- Don't complain about the fact that you were penalized. Don't complain about the impact on your business. From their point of view, they gave you a penalty because you were doing things to negatively impact their business, and they deal with thousands of these requests every day, so you're more likely to aggravate them than get their sympathy.
- Remember they are human. You can't use a reconsideration request to become their friend, but you can write it in such a way that you are considerate of their time, and not make yourself a burden on them.
Those are the basics, but it bears repeating – Don't send one in until you've made a very serious effort to address their concerns. If you have no idea what it is they're complaining about, get expert help.
Otherwise, you're wasting the reviewers time, your time, and delaying the eventual recovery of your website.
Other Types of Penalties
There are many other penalties that are beyond the scope of this guide. For the most part, these arise from more advanced forms of trying to deceive Google, so hopefully you will never encounter them. Here is a brief list of those other types:
- Cloaking and Sneaky Redirects: This happens when you serve different content to Google then you do to users. Google considers this to be a major no-no.
- Hidden Text and Keyword Stuffing: SEOs used to find ways to put text on web pages that users couldn't see (such as white text on a white background) to feed content only to Google. Or, they would repeat the main keyword over and over again on web pages. Don't do these things!
- User Generated Spam: You might get this message if you are accepting user generated content (UGC) on your site, and you aren't carefully moderating it. UGC is a great way to add unique content to your site, but you should only do it if you are actively screening out bad submissions.
- Unnatural Links from Your Site: If you appear to be selling links to other publishers with a goal of providing them SEO benefit in return for money, Google may spot that you're doing this and give you this message.
- Hacked Site: This is Google trying to flag you that you have a problem because a third party has hacked the code for your web site. The best way to keep this problem from happening is to be ruthless about keeping all the software involved in publishing your site up to date.
- Pure Spam: Google will give you this message in Webmaster Tools if they believe your site is using very aggressive spam techniques.
- Spammy Freehosts: This is related to where you are hosting your site. Make sure you are working with a reputable hosting company!
Recovering from a penalty (or Panda or Penguin) should only be viewed as the first step. Treat it as a warning shot across the bow. Just because you're able to recover doesn't mean you can't get hit again. In the future, you should avoid the behavior that led to the problem.
But look beyond that. All the work that you did to recover should be a clue as to what you need to do to thrive in Google. If you had to deal with thin content, then take that as a signal to keep focusing ongoing energy on improving your content. Or, if you have a link-related problem, keep investing energy in doing the types of things that attract high-quality links to your site. Then you can move past survival, and into a world where your traffic keeps growing over time.
Image Credits
Featured Image: MPF_photography/DepositPhotos.com
All screenshots by Eric Enge. Taken July 2016.


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Cayton Corner Park
Updated: July 26, 2018
Friends of Cayton Corner meet 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month in the Hannah Grunbaum Board Room of the HSDC building, 1625 19th Ave.
View a report from the Capitol Hill Times on the December 5, 2017 meeting.
Summer 2018
The Friends of Cayton Corner are busy fundraising to complete the new urban greenspace. Donations can be made through the Seattle Parks Foundation. In addition to neighborhood friends and long-term partners, such as the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center and Feet First, Aegis Senior Living has joined the steering committee as a major partner.
The preferred schematic design, recommended by community partners, received final approval by Seattle Parks and Recreation in mid-March.
Download the schematic design
The next step is for the Friends of Cayton Corner to apply for funding from the Community Partnership Fund at the Department of Neighborhoods. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) installed the new sidewalk in April 2018.
The Friends of Cayton Corner, along with Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Department of Neighborhoods and many new friends and partners met on September 12, 2017 to lay out a plan for making the park a reality! People came forward with skills in fundraising, outreach, event planning, administration, organizing, and more to make this park a success. The Hearing Speech and Deaf Center is a major partner along with Feet First (a non-profit that supports walkable communities) and Central Co-op. Norah Kates, Broadway Hill Park steering committee member, reviewed and discussed their community process, successes and lessons learned. Her talk was inspiring to all.
A design discussion was held and the notes are below.
Work in conjunction with SDOT on the Madison Bus Rapid Transit to further improve the right-of-way along Madison and adjacent park features is on-going.
$15,300 Small and Simple Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) for schematic design
$25,000 Small and Simple NMF for design development and construction drawings
$51,436 Neighborhood Park and Street Fund
Planning: 2012
Design: 2013 - 2015
Phase I: Use the Neighborhood Park & Street Fund (NPSF) for 19tth Ave sidewalk improvements in late 2017 or early 2018
Phase II: Use Neighborhood Matching Fund grant and public support for construction in 2018 - depends on the new fundraising team
Project Description
The current development project will add much needed public green space to the busy Madison corridor, link the Central District and Capitol Hill, represent the community through design and the namesake history and beautify what is currently an empty lot.
The intent of initial Opportunity Fund project was to acquire an open space for the neighborhood.
The acquisition was selected for the first round of Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Funding. The application received in this community-initiated process is a preliminary concept and the final design may be constrained by the project budget. All projects will go through Park's public involvement procedure which includes public meetings and community input. They will also go through an internal Parks process to ensure the most effective implementation.
Past Work
An Open House was held at the park on August 25, 2015 to show park design development plans to the neighbors. Nearly forty people reviewed the plans, met the community group and each other, asked the landscape architect questions and had snacks. An informative flier handout was available helping many people walking by learn about the plans for the first time.
The consultant and the community group are working with Seattle Parks and Recreation to complete the design development phase. This phase is based on the schematic design. Details such as path grades, dimensions and plant types will be refined. The site has some challenges for the designer. It is steep and is next to E. Madison Street, an arterial. There is a beautiful large tree that is erupting into the sidewalk; the tree will remain in the project as an anchor design element.
A community decision to include a slide works well with the grade but is unusual and the details are being worked out by the landscape architect.
Parks and the community hope that the people who use the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center next door will enjoy the new park. To this end a meeting took place to discuss the future park with people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have communication disorders. At this meeting, the consultant, the community and Parks learned what features will make the park the most desirable.
This builds upon the $25,000 Neighborhood Matching Fund award received in December 2013 to complete a schematic design for the park. The Friends of (what was called then) 19th and Madison Park used their NMF award to hire J.A. Brennan and Carolyn Law to complete a schematic design and a preliminary cost estimate for the park. This work was completed and the Design Report attached.
This site was acquired with the condition that the maintenance of any development be performed by community members. SeattleWorks will work with Parks and the community to do this. Tomilyn Rupert represents SeattleWorks ("Do Something"), the organization that will be organizing monthly maintenance work parties for this site. The Friends of 19th and Madison conducted a neighborhood survey and received 171 responses.
This Parks and Green Spaces Opportunity Fund acquisition is complete. Parks staff completed the acquisition of the 4,500 square foot, triangular-shaped lot on April 29, 2011. A consortium of neighborhood organizations will work with Seattle Parks on planning, design and construction of the new park.
Community Participation
Public Meeting 9/12/2017
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California's largest seafood restaurant, global cuisines and more
Updated on May 10, 2018
Home to the busiest port in America, San Pedro offers a wide range of dining options that go far beyond seafood. From global cuisines to the largest seafood restaurant in California, read on for the best restaurants in San Pedro.
Busy Bee Market
There's often a line at Busy Bee, a popular sandwich shop tucked into a "workingman's" neighborhood in San Pedro. Grab one of their legendary pastrami sandwiches and head to Point Fermin for a picnic with a view. Italian sausage and BBQ chicken is also a hit. Bring cash and an appetite, while the portions are generous, the Bee does not accept cards.2413 S Walker Ave San Pedro, CA 90731
Burattino Brick Oven Pizza
Formerly known as Pavich's, Burattino Brick Oven Pizza features pizza chef Lee Kim's gourmet pizzas. The thin crust pies are topped with premium toppings and unusual options like duck prosciutto, wild boar and Croatian dried beef. The menu also includes build-your-own Giant Calzone and massive half-pound Champion Sandwiches.29701 S Western Ave, Suite 103 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
The Chori-Man
Regarded by many as the best chorizo-maker in L.A., Humberto Raygoza (aka the Chori-Man) counts acclaimed restaurants like Salazar and Sonoratown among his clients and fans. The Chori-Man cult following has continued to grow since Raygoza opened a small storefront in San Pedro in July 2017. Ordering starts with selecting a signature chorizo - Zacatecano Red or Tolucan Green - or chipotle braised beef. Then choose taco or burrito options like the popular Chori-Man Breakfast Burrito. Daily specials recently featured by @thechoriman Instagram have included beef & sweet potato chili, potato leek soup with Argentinian chorizo, and a smoked pork kimchi quesadilla. Raygoza recently introduced soyrizo - like the red and green chorizos, it's available by the pound or showcased in tacos such as soyrizo with sweet potato and arugula. The Chori-Man is currently open 8am-2pm on Thursdays, and 8am-8pm Friday-Sunday.2309 S. Alma St. San Pedro, CA 90731
J. Trani's Ristorante
At almost a century in business, J. Trani's Ristorante is one of San Pedro's last remaining old-school restaurants. Now run by a fourth-generation chef, the menu mixes tradtional Italian dishes and modern favorites like seared ahi tuna.584 W 9th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Nazelie's Lebanese Cafe
Come for the falafel, stay for the baklava. Fresh Mediterranean is always on the menu at Nazelie's Lebanese Cafe, a strip mall eatery in Downtown. Nazelie's is one of San Pedro's yummiest hidden gems and veggie friendly.1919 S Pacific Ave San Pedro, CA 90731
Pappy's Seafood
Opened in August 2017, Pappy's Seafood is a 5,000 square foot seafood restaurant housed in the building that was San Pedro's original post office and later Papadakis Taverna. At their casual eatery, owners Greg and Yunnie Morena (The Albright at the Santa Monica Pier) feature a coastal menu that ranges from classics like clam chowder, lobster roll, fish & chips, and a hearty clam bake to globally inspired dishes like poke, ceviche and seafood paella. Add craft beers on tap, boutique wines, and live music, and you have the LA Waterfront's newest must-try dining destination.301 W 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731
Ports O' Call Restaurant
The namesake business for the Village, Ports O' Call Restaurant is a must for families and groups celebrating special occasions. This 1961 mainstay seafood restaurant offers panoramic views of the harbor that enhance every milestone meal. Ports O' Call offers themed happy hours at 3-7pm on Monday-Friday, and an award-winning champagne Brunch on Sundays.
Raffaello Ristorante
An award-winning traditional Italian complete with a regular "Sinatra Night," Raffaello Ristorante has a warm family atmosphere thanks to the owners, who make it a point to greet diners. Generous portions of red sauce favorites and vegetarian friendly dishes are popular choices at this Downtown favorite.400 S Pacific Ave San Pedro, CA 90731
San Pedro Fish Market
Home of the World Famous Shrimp Tray, the legendary San Pedro Fish Market is California's largest seafood restaurant and can seat nearly 3,000 people, many of which come for the views of passing cruise ships and the Port of Los Angeles. Trays of seafood fajitas star griddled shell-on shrimp, sea bass fillets and/or lobster, all lavished with grilled onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. A cocktail bar dispenses shrimp, oysters, ceviche, octopus, crab or scallops. Grab a mallet if you want to bust open crab, or return to the market to source shark fillets, tiny smelts or torpedo-shaped barracuda. Basically, they'll cook anything that swims.Ports O Call Village San Pedro, CA 90731
Slavko's Harbor Poultry
Slavko's giant chicken is a certified Downtown landmark. Follow the big bird for roasted chicken with house-made seasoned salt and the creamy, toasty potato nuggets. Don't miss the garlicky mayonnaise dipping sauce.1224 S. Pacific Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731
Sorrento's Italian Restaurant
Sorrento's Italian Restaurant has been owned and operated by its original family since 1962. They're open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. You can get the italian basics here, but they're known for the award-winning pizza. Order a pie and a pitcher of your favorite brew and kick back after a day of sightseeing.2428 S Western Ave San Pedro, CA 90732
Utro's Cafe
Perched along the waterfront promenade, Utro's Cafe boasts an outdoor patio where you can enjoy plenty of cold beer, as plainly promised on their green awning. It's a great vantage point from which to drink away a weekend afternoon. But you won't want to miss on the maritime memorabilia lining the restaurant's old-time interior. You get the sense that a seaman stepping off a schooner in the mid-1900s might have admired the same view. Decor aside, the beer is cheap and the burgers are outstanding. The Devine, a double cheeseburger topped with avocado and bacon, is a greasy gut-buster for under $10. If it's seafood you crave, the grilled swordfish sandwich is a winner. A dog-friendly establishment, their menu also features multiple options for your four-legged friends.73 Berth San Pedro, CA 90731
The Whale & Ale
Appropriately titled, The Whale & Ale is the go-to outpost for English pub grub, including fish 'n' chips & curry, in the heart of the harbor. Designed with an eye to old Victorian stylings (wood-paneled walls, brass and copper fitted bar), it's easy to transport yourself to 19th century London when you're slouched on an antique barstool, sipping a smooth and creamy Old Speckled Hen on draft. More comfortable than kitschy thanks to an understated elegance, relaxation is amplified the moment your sumptuous, authentically-prepared Beef Wellington arrives at the table. And even though it's firmly situated in the New World, they've got their own claim to UK history, as the first bar in the U.S. to feature Boddington's cream ale on draft. Nowadays, no self-respecting English-themed pub would be caught without it. A resident pianist tickles the ivories every Friday night.327 West 7th St San Pedro, CA 90731