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It really was, Chasity. :)
Thank you So much for the 'tag'! Hopefully I'll get the Q&A posted this week. :)
I was an avid 24 fan, but haven't had the urge to jump into Keifer's new show. I may change my mind yet... :)ReplyDelete
Loved that show also, Christy. It was intense but SO good. And Kiefer was fabulous in it! He is equally so in this show. The concept is quite unique also and I admire writer's for changing up the set-up for S2. That takes a lot!
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That sounds pretty good! I was wondering how you got the follow buttons on the side (for twitter, bloglovin, etc.) to all be the same size and color! I can't seem to figure these tricks out. Please let me know! :)
It really is, Juliet. It's quite interesting and kept me curious the whole 13-episode span. :)
Absolutely, I'd be happy to share the blog buttons! I can send you the code to an email address (I think it's on your blog?). The color is black because those are the ones I "saved" from a webpage (it got too time-consuming to keep changing the colors to match my theme so I went with the "basic" color) but you could, I am sure find purple. I'll send you a note with all the info. :)
I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY like this one :) I can't wait for the new season.ReplyDelete
You and I both, Rachel. It was quite clever and well done.
Happy you stopped by!!!
You know I've been wondering about this one! I was a huge fan of 24 and Jack Bauer's BAMF-ness. I so think I am going to start watching this one. Would love to see him in a new kind of series! I just think he is so talented how he could make me feel so many things throughout 24 and I have to believe that he's such an amazing actor that he can do something else.ReplyDelete
It's very good, Jamie. Ironically, it's odd to see "Jack" get beat up on the occasion that he does as Martin in this show. Needless to say, he doesn't even get in a good punch in this show. When you think about the show's premise, it really isn't all that different than 24 (both try to prevent things), only it's in a much different package. I admired a lot about the story-telling.
Hope you can see it - Kiefer is superb in this role. Again. :)
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NBA legend and analyst for TNT Charles Barkley has come out saying that he plans on leaving Democrats to support either Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) or former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) in the 2016 election.
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Barkley also commented on foreign policy, calling the actions of Jordan's King Abdullah in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq "heroic" and that he wishes President Barack Obama was more like that.
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Makes about 12-15
125g brown rice flour
125g buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large ripe bananas, mashed well
150g fresh or frozen berries
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large free range egg
185ml milk
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Spray a muffin tin with canola oil. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Add the banana and blueberries and, using a fork, lightly toss the fruit through the flour mixture. Whisk together the honey, oil, egg and milk in a bowl. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine. Spoon the batter into the tin and bake for about 20 minutes. These are best eaten within 1-2 days of being made and can be frozen.
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Last Monday, New York's Attorney General busted 19 companies for promising to "carpet bomb" the local directories with positive Yelp reviews from real individuals and from false profiles cobbled together Frankenstein-fashion. Once the "carpet-bombing" has been completed, the business directory listing has officially been "astroturfed" with a layer of fake reviews pushing down the negative ones. Criminey, these practices have their own language! Even I didn't know this practice was this entrenched. And it doesn't need to be! Small business can get Yelp reviews and love on other local directories easily. I include all the steps free below! In case you were wondering what was behind the magic curtain of code and other mystical smokescreens many search engine optimization and reputation management companies erect, that's it: fake reviews. Sigh. These companies make ethical search engine optimization specialistslook grimy.
Companies Are EAGER to Write Fake Reviews
"While engaging in the practice of writing fake online reviews is reprehensible," Attorney General Schneiderman said, "What's really amazing is how these so-called 'reputation management experts' couldn't easily figure out that the yogurt shop was a fake business." In other words, these companies were so hot to defraud consumers they didn't even take the time to see if the caller was a legitimate business. They simply wanted to get those American Express Card numbers into their system on that phone call. The punishment? 19 companies agreed to pay $350,000 in fines or $18,421 each. Will this sting slow reputation managers' shady practices. Perhaps for a while. For small business, the bottom line is that whatever is on the internet is there forever. Reputation Managers never actually REMOVE negative reviews or negative newspaper articles. They merely push these pieces of information "down" in the Google search engine rankings. Even getting them to page three in our fast-paced, first-page world renders them "disappeared." That's the best thousands of dollars to reputation managers gets you.
How Does Ethical Small Business Get Good Yelp & Other Local Reviews?
It's easy. ASK. You don't need a ton of reviews to outdo your competitors. In fact, on Google Local, just 5 reviews make a significant difference as to how you show up in the Local listings! Address each email personally. Add a little humor. Here's a template to go from: "Dear _____________________," Despite _______________'s cranky denials that we have entered the digital age, some of us at XYZ, LLC, are trying to update our marketing efforts. We have a brand Google Plus presence where you can leave reviews of our products/services. In fact, we would very much appreciate a review on our Google Plus page [link this to your Google plus page]. Just click that link, and then click on the box that says "write a review." If you do take the time to give us a (hopefully positive) review, categorizing us as "excellent", please try to be specific on how our services impressed you or what electrical mess we got you out of. Even 5 reviews will help our business tremendously! Thanks so much for your help." Regards, Decent Small Business Person Who Refuses to BUY Reviews from Unethical Reputation Managers and SEOs
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- The small businesses I work with are already dedicated to incredible customer service. They stayed small so they could practice business in an ethical, thorough and meaningful way. That's why I love working with small business! It goes without saying that providing the best products and services form the foundation of great online reviews. I'm boring myself even saying this.
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- Brace yourself for getting a bad review or two. The grumpy customers just come with the territory. Plus, according to a study conducted by MIT's Sloan School of Management, some consumers leave bad reviews because they identify so closely with a brand they appoint themselves brand managers or conscience in chief. They want to be involved by donating constructive criticism. More on that weirdness in a blog post to come.
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This is the striking new campaign poster aimed at getting people in Rhondda Cynon Taf to stop their dogs fouling.
The poster has been released as the council today launches its new message to dog walkers to Sort **IT Out.
The new campaign aims to tackle the dog fouling problem in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and the local authority is previewing the marketing campaign to support its tough new measures.
It's in support of the new Public Spaces Protection Order coming into force from October, which will introduce tough new rules like owners having to carry bags and dogs being banned from council-run schools, play areas and pitches.
The campaign is being backed by Collin Smith who, at the age of 15 in 1979, suffered a compound leg fracture playing rugby in the Rhondda.
The promising Wales under-15s player caught an infection from dog faeces on the playing field, causing his leg to be amputated below his knee.
Councillor Ann Crimmings, Rhondda Cynon Taf council's cabinet member for environment and leisure, said: "The launching of this hard-hitting campaign to tackle dirty dog owners in the County Borough has come about because residents have made it absolutely clear to us, that dog fouling is a major issue right across the County Borough.
"The council has previously used 'thought-provoking' and hard hitting campaigns to raise awareness of the need to be a responsible dog owner.
"This campaign, which has been developed by the council, is deliberately intended to make people sit and think about their actions.
"Come October, there will be more officers employed specifically to tackle dog fouling issues – and they will be working mornings, afternoons and evenings – a visible presence out and about in our parks, streets and countryside.
"During May, the council successfully prosecuted one individual for dog fouling, which shows our zero-tolerance precedent on the issue, and that we will follow up with enforcement action. With more eyes on the ground, more offenders will be caught and prosecuted."
It comes after 98% of people agreed dogs should be kept on leads in playgrounds and cemeteries maintained by the council, while 100% agreed dog owners must carry suitable means for disposing of dog mess and 99% agreed officers should be allowed to give a direction to dog owners.


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Pluto – A dog or a god, or a dog-of-a-god; What does he mean for the future? November 2, 2008Posted by Kerry in Astrology.
Pluto is simply one of the planets in our solar system; and physically it is just a small lump of rock a very long way away. But it has a very big image.
It was named after the God of the Underworld; not the friendly Walt Disney character! The God of the underworld is someone to respect. And because he is small, Pluto has recently been demoted into a dwarf planet. But I respect a dwarf god of the underworld just like I respect a dwarf Tiger Snake!
Pluto, also called Hades, brings challenges, reveals the truth, shows us endings and beginnings and is a true transformational energy. It is about to enter Capricorn and change the theme of an entire generation. In the next paragraphs, let me take you on a journey of Pluto through the generations, to see for yourself the changes that occurred in the past, and thus you will see what is likely to happen in the future Each generation learnt a lesson, and the knowledge they learnt will pass onto to future generations.
Pluto was in Gemini in 1833 to 1914. This was the generation that grew up with the new technology of photography, telephones and film. Women also got to vote and were able to speak up about inequalities between the sexes. Thus Pluto transformed the worlds "voice". This Gemini generation learnt the lesson of communication, and the value of opinion.
Pluto was in Cancer from 1914 to 1937. This generation was born during WW1 and lived through WW2. They experienced or saw a constant change in countries borders and allegiances, dislocations of people from their homes, experienced forced immigration, and learnt to settle new countries. Thus this Cancer generation learnt the lesson of security and the protection of the home.
Pluto was in Leo from 1937 to 1957 and as they grew up the Leo's symbol of the ego expressed itself in the cars, boats, homes, "biggest-is-best" of the 80's and the extravagances that went with it. They are the "hippy" generation that is now becoming the "hip replacement" generation. Thus they refuse to grow old and have embraced cosmetic surgery with gusto and coined the term "spend-the-kid's-inheritance". Thus Pluto transformed the world's idea of self-expression and became known as the "me" generation. This Leo generation is leaning the lesson of the ego.
Pluto was in Virgo form 1957 to 1971. This generation is generally obsessed with the health and fitness industries. They are the "clean-up crew" that embrace scientific advances, health care and personal growth. Preventative medicine and transplants programs were initiated during this time. These people embrace the idea of getting back to grassroots and having a simpler life; all perfect aspects of a Virgo generation having the power to transform the world. This generation Virgo is learning the lessons of self-analysis & attention to detail.
Pluto was in Libra from 1972 to 1983 and this generation believes in equality and social connections and the possibility of a "better" world. This generation talks about endless possibilities but they can be too indecisive to take action. They are now old enough to be stepping into world leadership roles and since this generation really understands that there is only 7 degrees of separation between anybody, they will be the "connectors" between people of all countries. This Libra generation is leaning the lesson of participation with others as equals.
Pluto was in Scorpio from 1984 to 1994 and this generation experienced terrorism, sexual freedom, HIV-Aids crisis and grew up knowing that intimacy and sex can kill. During this time anything that was previously considered a taboo was now forced into the open. Interestingly this was a time that men's deodorants to mask perceived "bad smells" became hugely popular. But the Pluto in Scorpio generation knows that taboos have power and they do not mind exposing them. This generation has a dislike for anything superficial and is willing to experiment with power, to expose secrets, or to use the understanding of secrets on others. This Scorpio generation is learning the lesson of ……….
Pluto was in Sagittarius from 1995 to 2008. Sagittarius represents the endless search for freedom, and knowledge through religious experience or via education. This generation was born during a time that freedom (flying) comes at a price (Twin Towers) and the rise of religious fundamentalism. The last time Pluto was in Sagittarius from 1749 to 1763 Europe went through its Age of Enlightenment which was a huge growth in cultural, social, artistic and academic knowledge. Explorers climbed to great heights and sailed the oceans of the world. Therefore I expect this current generation of Pluto in Sagittarius people will strive with vigor to explore space as the last frontier. This Sagittarian generation is learning the lesson of freedom and truth.
Looking back we see that when Pluto was in Capricorn from 1515 to 1532 the Protestant Reformation broke down the rigid medieval order. The world was circumnavigated for the first time. The Spanish landed in Mexico which led to the downfall of the Aztec empire, while in Asia the Ottoman Empire arose to be a dominant world power. The next time Pluto was in Capricorn was in 1762 to 1777. Steam engines rapidly lead to mechanisation of the work force. The American War of Independence took the balance of power away from England. This beautiful country, Australia, was settled; much to the detriment of the native peoples. In all cases the established rule was forever changed.
So what will this coming generation of Pluto in Capricorn people bring?
It does not take too much of a leap to know that this cycle of Pluto through Capricorn will lead to government issues, the need to break away from the old order and create a new order. Those who want power will get it; those that rely on outdated ideals will lose it. So some governments will fall, there will be a compulsion for a new order and the willingness to change to get it.
I believe that over the next few years America will be replaced by China as the new dominant world ruling power. But America will be the last place that accepts that it has happened. Here in Australia we will divorce ourself from English royalty, and create a new form of republic. Banking corporations will struggle under the continuing economic downturn and bad investment decisions by semi-government bodies and private businesses will lead to their collapse which will affect us at a local level.
Success lies in being part of the new and dynamic social conscious that will replace the current devotion to obsolete ideas. It will be a difficult transition, but we can adapt, just as we did in the past, and we can grow with the new business and society that will thrive.


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Energy project looking for policy fellows among students, young professionalsPublished on April 19th, 2010 | By: firstname.lastname@example.com
Americans for Energy Leadership has some opportunities for ceramic and materials science students, post docs and young professionals. AEL says it is now accepting applications for the position of "policy fellow" to perform high-level research, development, reporting and advocacy on energy and innovation policy. Full- and part-time positions are available in Washington, D.C. and across the country. AEL is a new project of Scientists & Engineers for America.
This is a paid fellowship that AEL says is designed especially for college students, graduate students, recent graduates and young professionals. There are two possible tracks: a full-time summer track and a nonresident, part-time track. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until May 2, 2010, for the summer track, and May 23, 2010, for the non-resident track.
Policy fellows will have opportunities for research, publishing, advocacy, education and networking. AEP also says the fellows will have opportunities to access AEL's network of experts in energy and innovation policy, collaborate on projects with larger think tanks and organizations and meet with different policymakers.
Some of AEL's suggested focus areas for fellows are energy research and development, advanced energy education and job creation, intellectual property and energy technology transfer, global energy poverty alleviation, high-tech manufacturing and energy technology road-mapping.
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As a graduate student reading energy management at Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom, a professional member of IOM3 and a recent member of ACerS, I see this collaborative project in energy technology transfer as a major step forward.
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USB Keys FAQ
December 19, 2009 9:53:53 AM EST
What are USB Keys and what do they look like?
This is what an ILOK key looks like:
These keys are made by PACE AP (www.paceap.com or ILOK.com) and can be purchased locally at any pro audio reseller. These keys hold multiple authorizations from different manufacturers. They are designed for single User environments and are preferred by AVID's Pro Tools and their associated plug-ins.
This is what a HASP M1 Single User looks like:
These keys are also designed for single user environments but are manufacturer specific. In other words, they only hold licenses from one manufacturer and have to be programmed and shipped from the manufacturer so if purchasing this key type remember to factor in shipping costs and time.
This is a HASP network key:
This key type is designed to hold multiple licenses from one manufacturer adn operate on a local area network. No usb keys are connected at the workstation (client) but instead , this one key holds all of the facility's license in one central (usually server) area.
Which key is right for me?
ILOK is best suited for single user environments where existing ILOK assets exist (ie. Pro Tools single user station). HASP M1 single user keys may be a good option for those wishing to use the single user paradigm and as such have an easier replacement route over the ILOK should the key get lost or stolen. And the HASP network key is ideally suited for facilities with several station and a desire to not add additional keys to the local USB ports.
What is an ILOK key and how do I get one?
ILOK is a USB key used for authorization of software. ILOK keys are commonly used in many applications, including Digidesign's Pro Tools. ILOK keys can hold authorizations from many different manufacturers and can be purchased locally. Once a user has purchased an ILOK key, they can register it for free at ILOK.com. Once a user sets up an account, we can then deposit authorizations electronically. To learn more visit ILOK.com
What happens if I lose my ILOK key?
Soundminer cannot replace licenses on lost or stolen ILOK keys. ILOK.com does, however, offer some protection in such cases and where ILOk can verify the key has been disabled, licenses can be replaced for a nominal charge.
Can I transfer my license from my HASP key to my ILOK or vice versa?
Yes. There is a $35US per licenses charge for any transfers. If moving from HASP to ILOK you must return your original HASP key within 30 days or you will be charged for another license.
What is a HASP key?
Like the ILOK key, HASP keys are USB software protection devices, sometimes called 'dongles.' HASP key are different than ILOK in that they come in two type - local(M1) or network versions and are unique to a given manufacturer. HASP keys need to be purchased directly from Soundminer and each carry a specific serial ID. The network version allows users to keep all their licenses centralized(on a server) so that individual dongles do not have to be hung off the local terminal. They also offer the ability to share licenses across the network so when one station quits the programme that license becomes available to someone else on the same network. Net keys come in Net10, Net50 and Net100 sizes
NET KEY NOTE: The number beside the key does NOT mean you necessarily have those many licenses. It simply means the key can hold up to that number of licenses of any Soundminer product. Purchasing a Net10 key, for example, still requires that you purchase ten Soundminer licenses in order to run 10 concurrent copies. Buying a Net10 key and one license means only one person at any given time can run a copy of Soundminer
I lost my HASP key. What do I do?
Each key is unique and should be registered when its received. If the key is registered with us, you can buy a replacement key and license for $125US which includes shipping anywhere in the continental US and Canada....broken dongles need to be sent back to us. Overseas replacements will cost more for shipping.
Can I use my network key to obtain my license from the web?
YUP. You cna set up a permanent server for your licenses and get your license via the internet without having to bring your key with you. All you need to do is set up a computer to 'host' the key and to pass that communication past your firewall. Not hard at all. We can show you how.


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Socialite Paris Hilton has agreed to be her sister Nicky's maid of honour at her upcoming wedding in London.
Nicky Hilton is set to marry her British fiance, banking heir James Rothschild, at London's Kensington Palace, the home of British royals Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, on Friday (10Jul15).
It has now emerged that Paris has been given a special role at the ceremony.
She tells People.com, "They're just perfect for each other... They're so in love... They're like a prince and princess... I'm so excited. I can't believe that it's next week. I can't wait. She's going to be such a beautiful bride. They make the perfect couple and I cannot wait to be the maid of honour..."


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Provoking undesirable feelings by immersing its visitors in a paralyzing nightmare-type experience, the Lafayette Science Museum captures the essence of Halloween and the holiday's frightening traditions in its annual Museum of Fear.
The museum, which will be open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October, has transformed the facility's 10,000-square-foot third floor into a world of nightmares that will attempt to challenge the bravest of souls.
"We delve into several different areas that look into the psychology or the response that we have to human fear," said Kevin Krantz, the museum administrator. "There are about five different psychological fear types that we inflict on our victims — I mean, visitors."
He said visitors are not lined up within the maze but are pulsed in six at a time to intensify that feeling of isolation and vulnerability. More than 8,000 visitors are expected this year.
"We carefully plan our scares out with surgical precision," he said. "No pun intended because we do have a coroner's office and a morgue — a highly active one, I might add."
Some people are afraid of the dark. Some are afraid of death. Some are afraid of the unknown. Some are afraid of the anticipation. Some people are fooled and deceived and decoyed into thinking something is going to happen, and then something completely different happens, Krantz said.
"Fear itself is without range," he said. "We pick apart people's biggest fears."
The museum uses 200 professional actors and volunteers, a movie-quality set design and a fog machine specifically designed for the event.
Even the smells will invade participants' senses by mimicking rotting flesh and putrid sewer water.
The soundtrack is also designed by the science museum specifically for the event, with 36 channels of sounds, like rattling chains, terrified screams and howling winds.
Krantz said the event has cost anywhere from $18,000 to $30,000 for the 44 hours it will be open.
"We do make changes every year," said Todd Comeaux, one of the museum's set designers. "I've created a few of the scares in here. There's one in the cemetery, and I've done other little effects, little monsters. Halloween is like Christmas to me."
Comeaux said he and his wife work with the volunteers, putting them in their roles and finding costumes.
Of the thousands who entered last year's museum, more than 200 visitors were unable to completely make their way through the maze. Krantz said he expects that number to increase this year.
Some call these horror stories. Krantz referred to them as gold stars.
He advised those willing to attempt the maze to bring a friend and to use the restroom prior to entering.
"It's really good stuff for us," he said. "It makes us feel like we are doing our job. We don't want to make it any scarier. We just want to make it more appealing."


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Table of Contents
Subject Directories
Subject directories are human created, selective, and arranged by topic. They are good for broad topics and for finding a few good sites on a particular topic.
- BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) (Germany) - multi-disciplinary scholarly, open-access web resources
- Internet Scout (US) - critically annotated, carefully selected web sites and mailing lists
- ipl2: Information You Can Trust (US) [successor to the Internet Public Library (IPL) and Librarian's Internet Index (LII)] - authoritative web sites
- Pinakes (UK) - links to major subject gateways
- SSRN (Social Science Research Network) eLibrary Database Search - scholarly working papers and forthcoming papers
- Virtual Learning Resources Center (International) - academic information websites
- WWW Virtual Library (International) - high quality guides to particular sections of the web
- Dotdash (formerly About.com)
Search Engines
These are machine generated, non-selective, and search as many web pages as possible. They're good for unique or specific keywords or topics.
- Ask
- Bing
- DuckDuckGo - the search engine that doesn't track you
- Google Scholar - a scholarly subset of the Google database
- Microsoft Academic Search - find information about academic papers, authors, conferences, journals, and organizations from multiple sources
- Scienceresearch.com - scientific journals and public science databases
- WorldWideScience - global science gateway
- Yahoo
Blog & Social Media Search Engines
- Bloggapedia
- Social Searcher - free social media search engine
Meta-Search Engines
Cross-search multiple subject directories and search engines.
- Dogpile
- StartPage (by Ixquick) - provides search results from over ten search engines in full privacy
- SurfWax
- WebCrawler
- Yippy
- Zoo Search
Beta, Experimental, New, Specialized
A variety of tools and resources.
- Creative Commons
- Google Books
- Google News
- OAIster - online collections of books, journals, audio, images, movies
- The Infography - professors, librarians, and other scholars recommend the best sources of information about their subjects of expertise
- iTools - search, language and research tools on one page
- TinEye - reverse image search
- WayBack Machine (Internet Archive)
- WolframAlpha - a computational knowledge engine
- Zanran - search engine for data & statistics (graphs, tables and charts retrieved)
More on web searching & web search tools.
- Google Guide - an online interactive tutorial and reference for experienced users, novices, and everyone in between
- ReadWrite - weblog that provides web technology news, reviews and analysis, covering web apps, web technology trends, social networking and social media
- Search Engine Colossus - international directory of search engines
- Search Engine Land - news and information about search engine marketing, optimization & search engines
- Search Engine Showdown - user's guide to web searching
- Search Engine Watch - news and information about search engines & search engine marketing
- WebLens - provides access to web design, Internet marketing, and net search tools and resources
Evaluating Internet Resources
- Evaluate Web Pages (Widener)
- Evaluating Sources (Duke)
- Evaluating Resources (Berkeley)
- Evaluating Resource Quality - Web Resources (Valparaiso)
- Evaluation Criteria (New Mexico State University)
- How to Evaluate a Web Page (Colorado State)
- Evaluating Primary Source Web Sites (RUSA History Section)
Citing Internet Resources
- Citation Style Guides (McMaster University)
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Teignbridge Volunteer Centre is the information and support service for people who want to volunteer within Teignbridge and the local area.
We support people to find local charitable organisations and groups that need volunteers.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering is an opportunity to learn new skills, fill your spare time, meet new people, get involved in your community, improve your job prospects, build self-confidence and do something you enjoy!
What Can I Do?
The range of opportunities is enormous. As a volunteer, you could be:
- Enabling a young carer to attend a social event
- Enjoying art and craft alongside people who are young, old or who have special needs
- Administrating for a local charity
- Offering a hand at a prison's visitor centre
- Taking part in a conservation project
- Visiting patients on a hospital ward
- Supporting children to learn through play
- Acting as an advocate for those who lack confidence or communication skills
- Providing advice on a telephone helpline
- Providing a bed and hot meal for a homeless young person for a night
- Packing and distributing foodboxes for a local food bank
This is just a small sample of the hundreds of opportunities available locally. The Volunteer Centre can tell you more about what's involved, without any obligation.
What To Do Next?
You can explore the opportunities available on the Volunteer Connect Website (link above right), or call our Freephone Helpline on 0800 304 74 13
Our experience shows that taking time to find out about your interests, skills and motivations in a bit more detail enables us to give good quality advice and find the right volunteering opportunity for you. Alternatively we also offer phone and e-mail advice once you have registered with us.
The service is free, confidential and non-judgemental. As a volunteer, just a little of your time could make the world of difference to a voluntary or community group. Without volunteers, many organisations would not be able to provide valuable services to the local community. Plus, volunteers frequently find they get a lot more out of it than they put in!
Why do people volunteer?
There are many reasons why people decide to volunteer, ranging from wanting to make a difference, to meeting people, to getting an up-to-date reference.
Many organisations recognise the value of volunteering and Teignbridge CVS offers talks to groups of potential volunteers. The interactive session looks at definitions of volunteering, what volunteers can do, why people volunteer and what they get out of it, volunteering while on benefits, barriers to volunteering and how to overcome them, top skills for volunteers and how to get started. We keep this service as low-cost as we can. Get in touch for further details.
Volunteering whilst on JSA / UC Benefits
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Australian experts have lauded the move by the Chinese government to begin the process of easing the laws for foreign investment into China, after a meeting of the Central Leading Group of Deepening Overall Reform took place on Tuesday.
Ministry of Commerce figures outline that during the first four months of the year, foreign capital utilized in China was 41.6 billion U.S. dollars, with that number constituting a tiny dip of 0.1 percent over the corresponding period.
The key party meeting presided over by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, revised the Catalog for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries, in order to ensure that more opportunities were created for overseas investment to make its way into China.
This is a very positive move towards improving many vital sectors in China's economy, according to James Laurenceson, deputy director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, who said on Thursday that this move will grant access to huge swathes of the Chinese economy, previously inaccessible to foreigners.
"Greatly reducing the number of sectors in which foreigners are barred from participating would be viewed extremely positively by foreign investors," Laurenceson said.
Dr Alice de Jonge, senior lecturer in Business Law and Taxation at Monash University agreed, and said that this move is part of a process to open and expand China, in a number of key sectors.
"It will open up the opportunities for foreign investors in the services industry sectors, like banking, financials and education," de Jonge said.
"It will be a great thing for global economies, like Australia."
The field of education is one area in which these reforms will be crucial, according to Professor Jiang Fuming, head of the School of Management at Curtin University, who explained that the impact of increased foreign investment in that particular sector will be immense.
"It will have a huge impact on people and organisations to become more innovative, efficient, and effective," Jiang said.
Jiang said that the leadership decision was pivotal, as it also indicated a strong message that will reverberate at all levels of the Chinese economy.
"It is a signal of change, from quantity to quality, substantial development," Jiang said.
"Paying more attention not just to numbers, but to people. It is about sustainable development over a long term."
Asides from the clear and defined benefits to the domestic economy in China, the reforms will play a complementary role in enhancing the Belt and Road Initiative, and Jiang said this will lead to mutually beneficial partnerships across the globe.
"The Belt and Road Initiative is a huge long term plan to integrate original, and global economies together. There's a huge difference between the Belt and Road and the developed countries plans in the past, their push for foreign investment," Jiang said.
"This is more like pulling countries together, a positive-sum way to achieve a win-win. I think if they can do this successfully, it will open up everything, and make all economies more integrated."
With a sizeable portion of the Belt and Road Initiative taking place within China, Laurenceson said that the relaxation of the foreign investment laws will allow overseas companies to better share their expertise.
"Not only in terms of construction but also in terms of project management services, arranging and managing the financing, and so on." Laurenceson said.
The furthering of the successful strides towards globalisation that will result from the investment reform is, according to Jiang, tied into the Belt and Road Initiative.
"China needs an open economy, globally, they need to learn something and get something, they need to partner with other developed countries." Jiang said.
Globalisation is the true crux of the reforms, and Laurenceson said that he hopes that the outcomes of the key party meeting are able to be achieved on the widest scale possible.
"Many of the Chinese markets remain closed, but if that changes…then China almost immediately becomes the undisputed leader and champion of globalisation," Laurenceson said.
"Countries like Australia that support open markets would come out in loud support of Chinese moves in this direction."


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Takemusu Aiki After the war Kobukan, became a refuge for over thirty families with out a home. It became impossible to continue with practice there. So the Central Head Quarters of Aikido, was transferred to Iwama.
Where O'Sensei, continued Teaching Budo. To the youth of the surrounding area. He'd continue working the land, and his life was full of great pleasure. Devoting himself to seeking the Perfection of what lived deep within his heart.
Putting a great ideal and emphasis in the Natural Love of Aikido. O'Sensei, spent the next year or so in Iwama, free from distractions of the City.
Continuing to perfect his Technique. O'Sensei, began to break through new Spiritual depths. It was during his time in Iwama, that Takemusu Aiki came about, Aikido's highest level of Mastery.
The Believe that Budo, is the Path of Compassion, and that the task of true Bushido is to make the World fertile for Peace, and the Protection of all Life, Takemusu Aiki. Characterized by the free spontaneous execution of free form Technique.
The ideal of Takemusu Aiki, is closely linked to the Birth of all modern Aikido
His pain for the Land that had suffered such devastating destruction caused him great conflict. Spending long hours in Prayer.
O'Sensei, had reached levels of Great Spiritual Awareness. That only few have ever been able to obtain. No matter the heights of his Wisdom O'Sensei, continued with his search for the power of Truth.
Having virtually no income he'd live in extreme poverty. Yet he was vigorous with his training of the Spirit, Mind, Body, and working the Land.
After the war the Arts, started to decline for a period of time. The future of Budo, too seemed at stake. Yet O'Sensei had faith in Aikido, for he'd worked so hard with Kisshomaru to establish a place for it in Japan.
When it seemed that the confusion and chaos that existed after the war, some what begun to diminish. It was decided to transfer the Head Quarters of Aikido back to Tokyo.
On Feb. Nine Nineteen Forty Eight, the Ministry of Education. Asked permission to reestablish the Kobukan.
During this period the Kobukan, received a new name. It will be called the Uyeshiba Dojo, Central World Head Quarters of Aikido.
While establishing Aikido, it's responsibilities fell upon Kisshomaru. He was to council the existing Organization, plan out it's future progress, and it's roll amongst Japan.
Aikido's revival spread after World War II. Gaining much momentum since it's beginning back in the early Nine Teen Fifties. Largely due to the efforts of students such as Gozo Shioda, Koichi Tohei, and Kisshomaru.
Mean while O'Sensei, would remain in Iwama. Dedicating his energy contemplating on the correct practice of the Arts.
Through out his life O'Sensei would strongly dedicate to his Art. Constantly perfecting, it's movements. at the age of Sixty Eight. He posed for a picture with Kisshomaru, one day training under a waterfall.
O'Sensei was frequently looked upon as the Most Spiritual man of Japan, and in Nineteen Fifty One, at just the age of Sixty Eight. He posed for a drawing that would represent him as a Devine Shinto Deity.
Shown as a muscular Guardian Spirit of Shinto. In possession of the Three Sacred Treasures. The Pacifying Sword, The Mirror of Enlightenment, and the belly Jewel of Perfection.
Japan, in Nineteen Fifty Four. Was getting back on it's feet, but until that time the General Head Quarters of the American Occupation. Had prohibited all teachings of Budo.
Due to it's emphasis of World Peace, and the seekness of Truth. Aikido was allowed to reassume an active part in society, and the Uyeshiba Dojo became the Aikido Aikikai Foundation. With Kisshomaru, as it's President of Operation.
Once again activities begun, and the Teachings of Aikido spread amongst the general public. The Founder was respectfully called O'Sensei, The Great Teacher.
Living in Iwama, a life full of joy. Farming, training Budo, Praying for World Peace, and from time to time he'll visit Tokyo. At his students request, lecturing on Aikido's Principles, and the correct way of teaching Techniques.
O'Sensei Morihei Uyeshiba.


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Business Name: Keynote Connections
Website: http://www.keynote-connections.com
Keynote Connections is a professional administrative, management and government services consulting firm with the capability and experience to do background research, project scheduling, project administration and cost accounting for projects.
Our mission is to provide clients with professional consulting services that will directly impact their profitability and market position through implementation of Corporate Policies and the creation of positive corporate culture.
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2013 has been a great year. I started the year knowing that my project DFTCorr was selected for the final stage of the Starting Grant (StG). I had the interview in Brussels on April. Unfortunately, it did not went as good as I would like to; one of the members of the committee was clearly against my proposal. On June I got the outcome. It was very good (A) but it was not enough to be granted the StG. I was on the 53%-55% ranking range (the 1-50% range was awarded). Since then, I started working on the Consolidator Grant 2014 proposal, which I will submit at the end of May 2014.
On May 2013, I got the outcome of the Ramon y Cajal grant (Spanish five-year tenure track). It did not matter that I have passed to the final stage of the StG... this time they did not even rank me among the first fifty. I gave up on this proposal, is too much biased towards high-IF research. My research does not get published in JACS or Angewandte. In my humble opinion it is completely unfair to those of us who work on more theoretically-oriented research, but I cannot help it. I better focus on non-Spanish calls, which are less driven by this IF craziness.
At the end of the year I got two good news. On one side, I was one of the eight researchers awarded a Europa Excelencia project (€75,000). Only those researchers that submitted a StG in the last call (2013), passed to the last stage in Brussels and get the maximum score (A), could apply. IMHO it is a bit unfair that other researchers who also made it to the final stage in Brussels but got a B could not apply for these projects. I'm using this money to purchase a small workstation and hire several people to work on the DFTCorr project.
On December I learnt I was awarded a five-year position at the Basque Country with possibility of permanent position after evaluation on the fourth year. The position comes also with some startup money and a travel allowance from the Ikerbasque foundation [total funding: €215,408].
Research-wise it was also a very good year. Several important results have been obtained, including a very precise approximation for the third-order reduced density matrix (3-RDM) [work submitted], a new stringent condition for the density matrix functional theory (DMFT) [work to be submitted soon] -that in principle can be extended to DFT- and several partial results on the DFT project that can be used to reinforce the CoG application of 2014. I just need the time to write down all this stuff... :-) Hopefully I can start before the end of May!
Addendum 1 (March 2014): Several newspapers and websites published the news about the Europa Excelencia and the Ikerbasque position. Local News: UdG, Science & Technology Park. Catalan Newspapers: Punt Avui, Diari de Girona and La Vanguardia. Spanish Newspaper: ABC.
Addendum 2 (April 2014): My PhD student, Mauricio Rodriguez, who is working on the DFTcorr project, was awarded the Master Thesis award and obtained a national PhD grant. On the other hand, Eloy Ramos obtained his PhD diploma, and he will be soon hired as postdoc to continue his work on DFTcorr.
Addendum 3 (May 2014): Verònica Postils was awarded the Sant Jordi award for his work 'Electrides. Tomorrow's compounds', based on her Master Thesis (September 2013) that I co-supervised.
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I often get asked what I'm currently reading or what blogs I follow. And to give credit where credit is due, I've had a lot of help and inspiration along the way. Below are some of my favorite resources in the realm of community, travel, finance, minimalism, and intentionality.
Blog Roll
The Art of Non-Conformity | WORK-LIFE
Chris Guillebeau writes about work, travel, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. He traveled to 193 countries over the span of 10 years. His titles include The Happiness of Pursuit, The $100 Startup, Born For This, and of course, The Art of Non-Conformity.
Early Retirement Extreme | FINANCE
Combating the old notion of forty-year careers, Early Retirement Extreme shows how fives years of serious saving is all you need to retire from the Rat Race and start living your life.
Exile Lifestyle | TRAVEL
Every four months, blogger Colin Wright has his readers vote on which country he will call home next. He is an observant, insightful, and very skilled writer. His take on society, politics, travel, and personal life will make you think differently in the best way possible.
The Flight Deal | TRAVEL
TFD monitors the cheapest domestic and international airfare deals. Their daily email provides me with a snapshot of inexpensive flights to cities around the world.
Four Hour Work Week | PODCAST
If I could only recommend listening to one podcast, this is it. Tim Ferriss's interviews deconstruct the routines, habits, and lifestyle of the most successful people around. His guests are from a variety of words: fitness, entertainment, writing, marketing, and much more.
Million Mile Secrets | TRAVEL
This is my go-to resource for all things travel hacking. Interested in never paying for a flight again? Million Mile Secrets has your back. Learn about the skilled art of opening and closing credit cards to rack up immense piles of airline miles.
The Minimalists | MINIMALISM
Josh and Ryan are two average guys who left their draining corporate jobs, sold all their stuff, and discovered the incredible value in minimal living. They travel the world encouraging others to question the purpose of all this stuff in our lives.
Mr. Money Mustache | FINANCE
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One of the most famous personal finance books of all-time, Your Money or Your Life helped me envision my finances in a whole new light. But this book is so much more than just dollars and cents. You will see money as a tool and begin to understand how to organize your life with increased freedom and decreased financial anxiety.
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The AONC encourages anyone dissatisfied with their work-life balance to challenge the status quo. His entrepreneurial spirit reminded me to harness my inner creative and begin making changes to how I thought about my career and my lifestyle.
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Cecile has a long track record for bringing people together to discuss simplifying their lives. Her book revolves around creating study circles in which citizens can share ideas, make conversation, and feel accepted.
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Long before travel blogs existed, Rolf Potts was living every adventure's dream. One of my favorite books around the concept of travel, Vagabonding discusses the fears, challenges, and exciting rewards of world travel. Focusing on the philosophical rather than the practical side of travel, Potts will inspire you to take that next big trip.
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Greetings All-Stars and Families,
Attached is an updated Save the Dates for you.
The All-Star Revue was changed to March 4th due to Superbowl happening on our original date.
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|Infantry squad
|Basic infantry
| United States
Soviet Union
|Hit points
|2450 (490 each)
|Slow (20/100)
|Line of sight
|M16A2/M203/M249/M2CG/FIM-92 Stinger (USA)
AK-47/GP-30/PKM/RPG-7/9K310 Igla-1 (USSR)
FAMAS/M203/FN MAG/M136 AT4/FIM-92 Stinger (NATO)
|Weapon range
|Special Abilities
| Offensive: Grenade launcher barrage
Infantry is the core of the armies during the Cold War, just as it was during World War I and World War II. They are trained for combat in urban areas and open fields. The are commonly deployed in squads of 5:
- A rifleman armed with an assault rifle and a grenade launcher attachment. Primary role of the rifleman is to engage and kill other enemy soldiers.
- A medic is also armed with an assault rifle and a grenade launcher attachment. Primary role of the medic is to heal soldiers in the squad. Also a back-up Rifleman for the main Rifleman.
- An anti-tank gunner armed with an anti-tank rocket launcher. Primary role is to engage and destroy enemy vehicles, as well as fortifications.
- An anti-aircraft gunner armed with a Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS). Primary role is to engage and destroy enemy aircraft.
- A machine gunner armed with a machine gun or a Squad Automatic Weapon. Primary role is to assist the rifleman in killing enemy infantry. Also useful at killing light vehicles in concert with the anti-tank gunner.
Infantry SquadEdit
Infantry Squads are the basic, all-purpose roles for the infantry squad. Each squad has five members, one with a rifle with grenade launcher to deal with enemy infantry, one anti-tank soldier, another soldier armed with a heat-seeking surface-to-air missile, a machine gunner who lays down suppressive fire on enemy soldiers, and a medic, who automatically heals any injured infantry and and carries a rifle with grenade launcher.
USA: M16A2/M203/ M249 SAW/ M2CG (Carl Gustav)/ FIM-92 Stinger
USSR: AK-47/GP-30/ PKM/ RPG-7/ 9K310 Igla-1 (SA-16 Gimlet)
NATO: FAMAS/M203/ FN MAG/ M136 AT4/ FIM-92 Stinger
- The infantry squad's special abilties are: Grenade Launcher Barrage and Sprint.
- Grenade Launcher Barrage: Riflemen equipped with M203 or GP-25 Grenade Launchers fire a volley of high-explosive 40mm grenades.
- Medium range.
- Infantry killer, does less damage against armored vehicles and tanks (unless their health is really low.)
- Recharge time: 20 seconds, 17 seconds, 14 seconds, 11 seconds, and 9 seconds, depending on rank.
- Medium impact range.
- Sprint: The infantry squad moves at double speed, but cannot engage enemies for the duration of the ability.
- Lasts 10 seconds.
- Is a defensive ability (but can be used to pursue enemy infantry fleeing the scene, or attempting to run from an incoming airstrike)
- Recharge time: 20 seconds, 17 seconds, 14 seconds, 11 seconds, and 9 seconds, depending on rank.
- Cost for Infantry commanders: 650
- Cost for Armor commanders: 1000
- Cost for Air commanders: 1000
- Cost for Support commanders: 850
- HP: 490 hp each, total to 2450 hp. They have the ability to heal themselves and nearby friendly infantry. If the medic is dead, then this ability is disabled.
- Speed: Slow.
- Sight Range: Long
- Firing range: Short
- Power against Infantry: High
- Power against Vehicles: Medium
- Power against Tanks: Low
- Power against Helicopters: High
Strategy for Infantry SquadsEdit
- Infantry squads are strong against everything, but are vulnerable against everything. It is advisable that infantry should sprint from cover to cover, in forests or buildings to lessen the damage. Infantry can also ambush enemies when hidden in forests by holding fire. Infantry can also enter transpots. The transports are Armored Transports, Amphibious Transports, Transport Trucks, Troop Transports, and Transport Helicopters.
Any unit can attack infantry. Some strong infantry countermeasures are a well-timed artillery barrage, or tactical aid such as napalm strike, chemical strike, and light artillery barrage. Tanks and vehicles can squish infantry, but cannot squish them if they are in cover.
Dealing with InfantryEdit
- Your infantry squads are infantry killers. Keep them in cover and attack them. Use your grenade launcher whenever possible. If there is a Sniper, all you can do is either call in a Tactical Aid, sacrifice a few units by charging in and shooting the Sniper, having a vehicle squish the sniper, or simply retreat.
Dealing with ArmorEdit
- If you are dealing with only Light Tanks, you need about 3-4 infantry squads. However, if you are dealing with a Heavy Tank, it is best just to call in an Anti-Tank Infantry Squad. 4 of them should destroy a Heavy Tank in 2-3 hits. Watch out for the Medium Tank's offensive special, as it can kill your infantry squad quite quickly.
Dealing with AirEdit
- Dealing with Air is by far the most dangerous. In the open, they can deciminate your squad very quickly, especially with the Heavy Attack Helicopter's Attack Ground, which will launch missiles at your infantry squad, killing it immediatly. It takes 4 shots for your infantry to kill 1 helicopter, so to make that happen, always try to find cover. If there are just too many, use an Air-to-Air Strike, or if on multiplayer, call in Anti-Air.
Dealing with SupportEdit
- Support is usually the easiest to kill, because all of its vehicles are lightly armed. Hiding in a forest and simply shooting is enough to kill them, as most support vehicles, like the Heavy Anti-Air have no attack ground capabilities. However, artillery is something that you should be worried about. Artillery can quickly kill your infantry squad. On a map, always keep on the move, so that artillery will have trouble hitting you.
- Of all the roles, infantry is the least used in multiplayer, generally to its vulnerable nature. It is the hardest to master of all the roles, but if you do, then it's also the most powerful role. Infantry is the only unit that does not have to be protected. Armor needs anti-air, anti-air needs ground and air support (either tanks or helicopter), and helicopters need ground units as well. But infantry can deal with any situation, allowing the player to be perfectly independent. If a player is an infantry commander, they will most likely use Infantry Squads during the beginning, because it can attack anything. However as the game progresses, the player may call down Anti-Tank Infantry Squads if there are a lot of tanks, or snipers if there is a lot of enemy infantry.
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August 14, 2011
Proper 15A: Redemption Is Just Around the Corner
Gen. 45:1-15, Psalm 67, Romans 1:1-2,29-32, Matthew 15:21-28
Caution, objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
In Genesis, Joseph's family made the long arduous journey to the Egyptian empire, seeking to find reprieve from the famine which threatened to devastate the people of Israel. They submitted themselves to a ruthless Egyptian Prime minister, not knowing if they would even be allowed to return home alive. God's providence was made perfect in the revelation of Joseph's identify. Through this act, the brothers were both redeemed from the famine and restored to their brother. The sin that brought destruction, eventually led to deliverance and restoration. In similar vein, the Canaanite woman, also outside of God's mercy, laid out her faith in from of Jesus, and found the redemption and healing she needed.
The psalmist cries out for God's grace and blessing and proclaims His reign. We too, cry out in the dark times. We may not see the hope before us, but it is often around the corner. Romans reminds us that God has not rejected his people, but that God's gifts and mercy are irrevocable. The path of disobedience ultimately leads to mercy and reconciliation.
The readings remind us that we are closer to the Kingdom of God than it appears. We find ourselves in dark times, often through our sins against others. However, today's message reminds us that redemption is closer than we think. Like Joseph's brothers, we rarely see deliverance at our doorstep. By faith, we wait on the deliverance and restoration that come through the Kingdom of Light. The old gospel song reminds us that "God walks the dark hills, because he loves you and me."
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In 1945, World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, almost all of them with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer toward safety.Von Ruta Sepetys bin ich seit "Und in mir der unbesiegbare Sommer" mehr als überzeugt und ich bin so unglaublich gespannt auf ihren neuen Roman. Diesen habe ich tatsächlich sogar schon vorbestellt.
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There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.
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Hi, I'm Les Bessant. I'm an enthusiast photographer based in the North east of England. This site was created using Backlight, which works with Lightroom to create and manage albums on your own website. I started using Backlight as a response to 500px announcing the end of the current Portfolios feature. While I'm keeping my account there, the portfolio is now gone, replaced by a new one here.
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