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I've mentioned "researching keywords" a few times in this blog. I thought it might be useful to describe what I mean/do when I talk about researching keywords…
Keywords, the goal
Here's what I'm trying to achieve. I want the best set of keyword phrases I can find for my app. In this case, it's Reminder+. And by best, I mean:
- keyword phrases that have high traffic; lots of people searching for that phrase and viewing the resulting list of apps.
- keyword phrases that I can perform well with; will my app rank highly enough in that list to be considered, if I have those keywords?
- keyword phrases that are relevant to my app; if I do rank highly enough to be considered, will my app match what the person was searching for?1.
The "researching" process
When I say researching, I'm using that word to encompass a few different steps.
1. Idea generation
I start by generating a list of possible keywords (and phrases). Generally, I approach this as follows:
- My app offers a solution to problem x
- What words and phrases might someone use when they're searching for a solution to this problem?2
- In addition to the obvious terms, can I think of any less common words that might also be used?
Those bullet points may seem obvious, but they're important, especially the last one. A lot of the initial keyword phrases that come to mind are probably oversubscribed, and your chance of ranking highly for them, is slim. Given how much competition exists in the store, a key part of this process, for me, involves thinking outside the box.
2. Investigate those phrases in the App Store
Having a list of ideas is fine, but you can only use so many keywords, so you need to know which of them are the best for your app within in the context of the App Store:
- How much traffic does a keyword/phrase get?
- How much competition is there for that keyword/phrase?
This is where Sensor Tower comes in. Sensor Tower is a service that, among other things, can help with App Store optimisation. I use one of their free accounts3, which has several restrictions, and I (currently) only use one of their tools/pages: Keyword Rankings4.
Here's an example showing some of the keyword phrases that I target with Reminder+:
I find this tool useful for the research phase as it gives me an indication of both the Traffic for a keyword phrase and the difficulty associated with ranking for that phrase.
It's also possible to select one of the keyword phrases in question and look at the apps that currently rank for it, giving you a quick look at the competition.
One of the restriction associate with a free account is a limit on the number of keyword phrases that can be entered (tracked). Whilst this can slow you down and limits what you can realistically track for an existing app, it doesn't prevent useful investigation.
3. Iterate and review
This process is iterative.
- Invariably, some keywords phrases will turn out to be unsuitable, either because they don't have enough traffic or they have too much competition. So they come off the list and I look at alternatives.
- The process of reviewing the list and trying things in Sensor Tower often generates new ideas, which are then tested.
- The two places we can put keywords are the keyword field (100 characters) and the App Store name (255 characters); as I get closer to the set of keywords that I want to use, if some of them are going to feature in the App Store name, this also needs to be reviewed.
- Relevant keywords: for example, it's no good ranking first when people search for "fly fishing" if your app is for making VPN connections…
- What words and phrases might someone use… – you could ask people, use a thesaurus, look at keywords similar apps are using…
- Free account with Sensor Tower: my current app revenue wouldn't cover the subscription price…
- Keyword Rankings tool: is accessed via App Intelligence > App Store Optimisation > Keyword Rankings


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Biological Conservation Newsletter
No. 140
January 1995
Editor: Jane Villa-Lobos
The Limbe Botanic Garden is a component of the greater Mount Cameroon Project. This is a multilateral initiative funded by the British Overseas Development Administration (ODA), the German Technical Agency (GTZ), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of the World Bank and the Government of Cameroon (GoC). Its main objective is the conservation of the unique biodiversity of Mount Cameroon, with the support of the local people. A part of achieving this aim is encouraging research initiatives to provide baseline information for the formulation of management plans for the sustainable development of the region and helping to identify conservation priorities and the optimum methods of conserving them.
Mount Cameroon is centered in the Guineo-Congolian regional area of endemism, one the main Pleistocene refugia postulated for Africa, and contains ca. 4,000 higher plant species with ca. 50 of these endemic to Mount Cameroon itself. This is the last area in Africa where natural vegetation remains unbroken from sea level to the sub-alpine peak at the summit. Nearly 10 volcanic eruptions since 1800 have created a vegetation succession mosaic of various ages and over a range of altitudes. The wildlife of the region is also extremely rich with numerous endemic primates and birds and the highly endangered forest elephant, drill and chimpanzee.
The Limbe Botanic Garden holds important living collections of economic species, orchids and palms with particular emphasis on West African taxa. The reference herbarium contains ca. 8,000 specimens from SW Province. An excellent natural history library is also available. Established study sites (permanent sample plots) and camping areas in a diversity of forest types provide unique access to a wide representation of ecotypes around Mount Cameroon. The botanic garden also provides unrivalled logistical support in the form of plant collectors, ethnobotanical informers, tree climbers, transport and access to remote villages and forest areas around Mount Cameroon. In the vicinity of Limbe there is also a soil anlaysis laboratory, a geological research center, an agricultural research center, a fisheries research center, a local archive collection, an English-speaking university and offices of numerous non-governmental organizations.
For more information and a copy of the Limbe Botanic Garden research agreement, please contact: Nouhou Ndam, Conservator, Limbe Botanic Garden, P.O. Box 437, Limbe, Cameroon or Terry Sunderland, TCO Botanic Garden Management Adviser, FCO (Yaounde), King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH, UK.
The Centre for Tropical Biodiversity is funded by the Danish Natural Science Research Council for the period 1993-1998. Being a "centre without walls", the funds are given for a multidisciplinary research program that brings together leading Danish research groups in the field. Denmark has a long tradition and international recognition in the study of biology, taxonomy, and evolution of tropical organisms. The purpose of the centre is to strengthen this position and to support innovative work by coordinating and supporting Danish research in the field of tropical biodiversity.
The centre focuses on the biota of montane and adjacent lowland forests in the Andes, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Its objectives are: document and compare patterns of diversity; analyze diversity through phylogenetic analysis of species; and test models of diversification for populations, species and higher taxa. In the process, data is gathered on systematics and geographical range of taxa and biosystematic measures for ranking conservation needs in the context of current rapid destruction of tropical forests.
Through its interdisciplinary approach to funding, the centre brings together Danish taxonomists and ecologists studying tropical biodiversity in montane biota. The centre identifies common focal points for research, trains young scientists in methods at the forefront of biodiversity research and increases the internationalization of Danish research in these fields by a guest program, symposia, and workshops on fundamental issues.
For more information, contact Birgitte Dahl, University of Aarhus, Herbarium- Build. 137, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark; Tel.: (+45) 8942 2751; Fax: (+45) 8613 9326.
The first of three volumes of Centres of Plant Diversity: A Guide and Strategy for Their Conservation (CPD) has just been published by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) and IUCN- the World Conservation Union. CPD contains accounts of nearly 250 major sites for conservation of plant diversity worldwide. Volume 1 covers Europe, the Atlantic Ocean Islands, Africa, the islands of the Western Indian Ocean, South West Asia and the Middle East; Volume 2 is concerned with Asia, Australasia and the Pacific Islands; and Volume 3 deals with the Americas.
The directory provides a unique global and regional review of the nature and distribution of the main concentrations of plant diversity in the world, and serves as a guide to the most practical and cost-effective ways of conserving as much of the biodiversity as possible, together with its sustainable use. This project has been a tremendous effort involving over 400 botanists, conservationists and resource managers worldwide, together with over 100 collaborating institutions and organizations.
Each major region is introduced by a regional overview, including paragraphs on other centres of plant diversity which are important conservation areas, but which did not meet the criteria for selection as CPD sites. Each of the 234 individual site sheets includes sections on geography, vegetation, flora, useful plants, social and environmental values, threats, connservation, and references. An economic assessment section is included where data is available. The introduction to the book contains a background to the project, the concept of identifying centres of diveristy and endemism, the criteria and methodology used for selecting the sites, a world list of species richness and endemism listed by region, a world map showing the location of the 234 sites selected for data sheet treatment, as well as a summary table of the sites in the three volumes.
Centres of Plant Diversity is an incredible resource
on global "hotspots" of plant diversity in need of conservation.
The information has been written by country experts and much of
the data is published for the first time in this book. CPD
Volume 1 is available for 30 pounds Sterling (plus 15% for
shipping) through IUCN Publications Services Unit, 219C
Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DL, U.K.
A Canadian Biodiversity Strategy has been developed by the Canadian government under the lead of Environment Canada with input by provincial and federal governments, industry, NGOs, academe, etc. Copies of the Strategy can be obtained by writing Biodiversity Convention Office, Environment Canada, 351 St. Joseph Blvd., 5th floor, Hull, QC K1A 0H3, Canada. Tel.: (819) 953-4374; Fax: (819) 953-1765.
The Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens offers three science fellowships for undergraduates or individuals who receive their undergraduate degree within 6 months of beginning their fellowship. Candidates are expected to conduct scientific research projects at the zoo for a 12 week period. Projects may be coordinated with a candidate's academic program and schedule. Academic credit may be possible through the candidate's home institution. Fellowships may commence as early as 1 May 1994 but all fellowship work must be completed prior to 1 April 1995. Each fellowship carries a stipend of $2500 for 12 weeks. A small amount of funds is available for project supplies and library work. All living and other expenses are the responsibility of the fellow.
Through its annual grant from the Dr. Scholl Foundation, the zoo also offers graduate level fellowships for research projects conducted at the zoo. Projects may either be distinct from, or an integral part of, the thesis or dissertation research. Each fellowship associated with a thesis or dissertation project has a duration of one year and carries a stipend of $5000. A small amount of funds is available for supplies and library work.
Types of projects: projects may be specific to the candidate's interests as they reflect those needs of the zoological gardens determined by the zoo staff. Potential projects exist in the fields of animal behavior, nutrition, reproduction, physiology, conservation, population biology and computer modelling of zoo populations, and veterinary medicine.
For a brochure and application information, write to: SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS, Director of Conservation and Science, Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens, 2200 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614-3895. Deadline for receipt of application materials is March 14, 1995.
The National Council of Development Communication is organizing the 1st National Training Program on "Strategies for Sustainable Development", in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, April 4-16. The course is designed to enhance and develop professional understanding of the issues and methods applied to achieve sustainable development. For more information, contact: Prof. V.K. Dubey, Head, Department of Extension Education, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, India; Tel.: (91) 542-311974; Fax: (91) 542-310318/312059.
The Nature Conservancy seeks a Landscape Ecologist with an
advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) and 3 years working experience
to be based in its Minneapolis office. The Landscape Ecologist
works with Conservancy staff nationally and internationally to
utilize the principles of landscape ecology in the design and
management of individual nature preserves and systems of
preserves. The ecologist will consult with key staff and partners
on issues of site design and ecological modeling and provide
training in landscape-scale ecological processes, patterns and
dynamics. This is a two year position with potential for
extension. To apply, send letter and CV to: Steven C. Buttrick,
The Nature Conservancy, Eastern Regional Office, 201 Devonshire
St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1402.
The College of Food and Natural Resources (University of Massachusetts) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Environmental Sciences at the level of professor or associate professor. Starting date will be the fall semester, 1995. The Environmental Sciences Program is interdisciplinary and currently involves more than 20 faculty from eight departments and two colleges in teaching and advising activities. There are currently around 400 undergraduate majors in the program which includes concentrations in environmental biology, health, toxicology and chemistry, policy,and integrated pest management.
Duties of the position will be primarily administrative in nature with responsibilities for coordinating the teaching and advising program in conjunction with the Environmental Sciences Steering Committee. The director will also be expected to assume a limited role in teaching and advising. A major area of responsibility will be the development of a proposed Center for the Environment and coordinating the development of a proposed interdisciplinary graduate program in environmental sciences. The proposed center will serve as a focal point for the undergraduate program, the proposed graduate program, and for research and outreach programs in environmental sciences.
Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D., and the achievement of excellence in teaching and research in a discipline that will qualify the candidate for tenure in an academic department within the College of Food and Natural Resources. Preference will be given to candidates having prior administrative experience.
Applications are now being accepted. Review of applications
will begin on February 1, 1995 and all materials should be
received by that date for priority consideration. The
search will continue until a finalist is selected. Candidates
should send curriculum vitae, representative reprints, a synopsis
of their current and future academic interests and philosophies
and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three
references to: Dr. Cleve E. Willis, Search Committee Chair,
Environmental Sciences Program, 235 Draper Hall, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-2040. Tel.: (413) 545-5708; Fax:
(413) 545-5853; e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The University of Michigan invites applicants for a joint tenure-track position in the Department of Biology and the School of Natural Resources & Environment (SNRE). Individuals are sought whose area of scholarship is the ecological basis of the sustainable use of natural resources in the tropics. The appointment will be 50% Biology, 50% SNRE. Rank is open. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology, ecology or natural resources, and subsequent experience, with a demonstrated research interest and expertise in the ecological sustainability of the tropics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program, teach one course in each unit per year, and contribute to the University of Michigan's international area studies program by periodically teaching or coordinating seminars related to the role of environmental issues in the affairs of tropical countries.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, statements of teaching interests, research objectives, and the relationship of their scholarly activities to international area studies, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees to: Search Committee, Ecological Sustainability, The International Institute, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1220. Tel.: (313) 763-9200. Closing date: February 15, 1995 or until position is filled.
March 15-17. The 18th annual conference of the Society for
Ethnobiology will meet in Tucson, Arizona. The theme of the
meeting is "Culture and Biological Diversity: Past, Present and
Future". For more details, contact: Susan Fish, Arizona State
Museum, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721; Tel.: (602) 621-
2556; Fax: (602) 621-2976; e-mail: archaeo@arizrvax.
March 20-25. An international conference on biosphere reserves will be held in Sevilla, Spain to examine and evaluate the implementation of the Action Plan for Biosphere Reserves adopted in 1984 and to advise on the measures to be taken for future action. Participants will include biosphere reserve managers, national biosphere reserve co-ordinators, scientists working in biosphere reserves as well as decision makers. For information, contact: Dr. Pierre Lasserre, Sevilla Conference- UNESCO, 1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, France. Tel.: (33) (1) 45 68 40 67; Fax: (33) (1) 40 65 98 97.
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Anon. 1994. Peru's Noroeste reserve protects critical ecosystems. FOCUS 16(6): 3. (Noroeste Biosphere Reserve)
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Anon. 1994. Rhinos rebound in Chitwan. FOCUS 16(6): 1. (Nepal)
Anon. 1994. Space shuttle helps WWF map Brazil's Atlantic coast forests. FOCUS 16(6): 3. (Una Biological Reserve, Bahia)
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Barresi, P. 1994. New forestry legislation in Eastern Europe: the Polish and Albanian models. Unasylva 45(179): 34-37.
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Holmes, B. 1994. Third World plays tough in conservation game. New Scientist 144(1953): 10-11. (CITES meeting)
Jaka, C. 1994. Market value of biological resources evaluated at Pan American conference. DIVERSITY 10(3): 4- 5. (Bioprospecting)
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Lesser, W. and Krattiger, A. 1994. The complexities of negotiating terms for germplasm collection. DIVERSITY 10(3): 6-10. (Bioprospecting)
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Youth, H. 1995. Hawaii's forest birds sing the blues. Zoogoer 24(1): 6-15. (Native species on the decline)


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My client sat weeping softly into her hands. "I am so tired. I am just exhausted," she began. "I find myself so cry-y and I don't want to do anything. I think the pain is just getting to me."
As she continued to talk, I began to wonder if it was more than just dealing with the pain in her joints.
"I wonder if you are also depressed," I offered.
"Depressed? Who can be depressed in the summer?" she responded.
I thought again of the tenacious way that the symptoms of depression and the symptoms of chronic pain and inflammatory disease are wrapped together, making it difficult to tell what was what. The main symptom, extreme fatigue, goes with all three. As do sad and sometimes hopeless thoughts, and difficulty sleeping, or sleeping all the time, and irritability, and pulling away from people and enjoyable activities.
One thing is clear is — you can be depressed even in the summer.
My client and I began to talk about what was going on in her life. She told me she didn't want complain, but… I urged her to complain away, and talk through all that she had been holding back. She was doing an amazing job doing demanding work, taking care of her family, planning a creative project that was important to her, and, by the way, living with RA that was unpredictably debilitating. Yet she gave herself no credit for all that she accomplished, looking mainly at what was undone, or not done to her standards.
She is similar to many of my clients, and maybe you resonate with this pattern. My client was pushing and achieving, tired and in pain, and saw no way to get to the next place. She was isolated from people to talk to about how she really felt, and didn't even allow herself to know what she was feeling.
She was depressed.
It can be hard to remember when you are in that place that depression is not a moral failing, or a lack of effort to "just get it together."
Depression is part of a biochemical reaction in the brain and nervous system that goes hand in hand with any inflammatory disease, and is especially prevalent in RA and other arthritis conditions.
And it is treatable. And when it is treated, and you start to feel better, it makes all the other things that need to be managed more manageable.
How do you know if you're depressed?
Get yourself checked out.
Talk with someone — start with your physician, go to a professional you work with and trust and see what they think. Check in with family members — what do they see? Trust your own intuition if something just doesn't feel right.
How can you feel better?
There are lots of things that help depression. One of the most important is someone warm and empathetic to talk with. Someone who can hold what you say, and remind you to talk about how you feel, and allow you to find your way with it. The person matters more than the initials after their name, and it mostly matters if you trust them and feel better after you have talked with them. "Talk therapy" continues to be one of the most successful treatments in research studies.
One of the most important parts of talk therapy, or conversations with the person you trust, is the validation of your feelings, and the belief in your strengths as you deal with the array of issues in your life.
Medication is also a successful intervention for many (not all) people. It works best in conjunction with some kind of talking.
Groups are also helpful — they help mitigate the isolation that comes from the chronic pain and from depression. There are even some therapists who offer online groups. But almost any group that you are interested in helps — it doesn't have to be therapy. A class in the community center, a religious group, hanging out with the parents' group in your neighborhood — all help. Yes, you may have to force yourself to go, but there is something healing in that.
The most important thing is to get your fatigue, your sadness, your irritability checked out. It is too easy to write it off as just from the "pain," as my client was doing.
You deserve to feel better.


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Everyone longs for the day when the unemployment rate was only 5 percent, as it was before the recession. But can we ever get back to that level? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds:
"Well, we did have a much lower unemployment rate … in the 1990s, and I think effectively what you are asking is if we had full employment, what would be the unemployment rate associated with that? That is, if everyone who had the skills that companies need were hired by companies what would we get the unemployment rate down to?
"And there is some evidence and research that suggests today that if that were to happen — if we could put everyone to work who could work and find jobs because they have the right skills — we wouldn't get the unemployment rate down to 5 percent because we have what economists call structural unemployment: We have a large number of people who are unemployed not because there potentially aren't jobs but because they just don't have the skills that the new economy needs.
"So there are economists who have tried to figure out if the economy improved and we were clicking on all cylinders effectively, what is the lowest unemployment rate we could get right now today — and they argue it is not 5 percent. They think it is higher — [that] somewhere between 6 and 6.5 percent is as low as we could go.
And we are not talking about tomorrow, we are talking several years out. And of course what this indicates is that we've got an issue. One of the issues we have in the country is making sure we have people trained and get the right skills in them for the jobs that are going to be available."


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Removing clerks' names from marriage licenses will be among top priorities of Gov.-elect Matt Bevin
FRANKFORT — Republican Gov.-elect Matt Bevin plans to make marriage licensing one of his first priorities after his inauguration Dec. 8, pledging Friday to take executive action to strip county clerks' names from the documents.
Bevin spoke to the media in the Capitol Rotunda in his first post-election news conference, where he reiterated his plan to shutter Kentucky's health insurance exchange, kynect, as well as his stance against releasing his tax returns.
The state's next governor spent much of his day at the Capitol meeting with his transition team and legislative leaders, saying he expects to announce his chief of staff and general counsel next week and "many of the key positions in place" by Dec. 8.
"But we're not rushing to simply fill things," Bevin said. "It's important for people to understand we're going to do this the proper way, and if we don't have the right person, we're not going to quickly make a random decision."
One of Bevin's first initiatives will be to alter Kentucky marriage licenses by removing the names of county clerks, a promise he made as Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis captured state and national media attention in her legal battle over issuing licenses in response to the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Davis, who was briefly jailed for her defiance of a federal court order to resume issuing marriage licenses, became symbolic for religious conservatives, sparking a visit at the Carter County Detention Center from Bevin and GOP presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz as well as a religious freedom rally on the Capitol grounds.
Bevin said he would act on removing clerks' names from marriage forms "right away" before looking to make the licenses available online.
He said the forms would be filed with county clerks like other legal documents, such as property deeds.
"The argument that that cannot be done is baloney," he said of removing clerks' names. "We've already changed those forms three times for crying out loud. … We will do that by executive order. We will do it right out of the gate."
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, who described a "very positive" half-hour meeting between House Democratic leaders and Bevin earlier in the day, said he "would encourage" Bevin to take such action.
"I called for a special session," he told reporters after a House Democratic caucus meeting in the Capitol Annex. "My clerk's upset about that issue, and he's as genuine a person as I've ever known in my life, so that ought to be resolved."
But one issue on which the next administration and House Democrats will likely differ is health initiatives implemented under the Affordable Care Act. With a split legislature, Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear enacted kynect and Medicaid expansion via executive order.
"Obviously Kentucky kynect was not a creature of legislative, we didn't establish it through statute," Stumbo said. "I don't really know. I haven't researched long enough to know whether or not he can do it by executive order, if he can dismantle what was done by executive order or not. I don't know the answer to that."
Bevin made clear he plans to do just that, setting a goal of transitioning to the federal exchange by the end of 2016 open enrollment cycle.
The Lexington Herald-Leader and Louisville Courier-Journal reported this week that decommissioning the state exchange requires a one-year notification and could cost the state more than $20 million.
Bevin also touched on his plans to request 1115 demonstration waivers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, similar to those received by Indiana.
Some 400,000 Kentuckians have enrolled in expanded Medicaid, and the state will pay 10 percent of the program's cost by 2021, with the federal government covering the remaining 90 percent.
Indiana enrolls recipients at 138 percent of the federal poverty level and requires a $1 monthly premium for most newly eligible adults, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Bevin said he hopes to craft a system that "will allow us to do as much or more for people and possibly even to higher levels of the federal poverty level."
"But it will involve people having skin in the game," he said. "It will involve people having involvement in their own health outcomes, taking financial and personal responsibility for these things. … It isn't an attempt to cut people off, but rather to ensure that people have access in a way that allows the taxpayer who's subsidizing this to be able to afford it."
The governor-elect also said he has no plans to release his income tax returns anytime soon.
Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to capitalize on his refusal to release tax documents during the gubernatorial campaign, saying other candidates of both parties had done so in the past.
"I don't," he said when asked when he planned to release his tax returns. Bevin told Pure Politics on the campaign trail that he would publicize his tax returns as governor, which others have done.
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Young Indian pacer Umesh Yadav, who took five wickets in an exceptional spell of bowling at the WACA on Saturday, conceded that India's batting failure was not helping their cause in the third Test against Australia.
"The batsmen are not able to make runs. Put it to bad luck or (something else). Each and every batsman is trying very hard but unfortunately, (they are not able to play a long innings)," said Yadav who took his maiden five wicket haul in Australia's first innings.
Two moments stood out for Yadav during the 2nd Day - first when he claimed the prized scalp of Ricky Ponting and second, the catch he took in the outfield to dismiss David Warner for 180.
"Ponting or Clarke, every wicket is important to me. But I was a bit nervous taking that catch against Warner as he was batting on 180. I was thinking what would happen to the team if I was to spill that chance," Yadav said at the post-match press conference after second day's play.
The Indians, including Yadav, were taken to cleaners by a rampant Warner and company on the first evening but they roared back. Yadav did not think they bowled any differently on day two than they had done on Friday.
"There is no change in the wicket. Warner is a strokeplayer, he was able to hit and we were having a problem yesterday. We were not able to coordinate. But we started well today and I'm happy now," said Yadav.
"I have been practicing to bowl at a fuller length. Sometimes you are able to do it and sometimes you can't. But it's a learning curve for me," he said.
Asked about the feeling of Sachin Tendulkar on being given out in a debatable LBW decision, Yadav said, "Sachin was disappointed but after umpire gives you out, you are out. You can't do anything about it. He was unhappy of course.
Indian strike bowler Zaheer Khan and Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin had a bit of sparring leading up to the Test but Yadav said nothing untoward happened in the middle.
"Once a batsman is out, he's out. Nobody said anything. Everything (between them) happened leading up to the Test," he said.
Yadav expressed his admiration for Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle who has stuck to his line and length all through the series.
"Siddle is bowling in (the right) areas and is causing difficulty. There's enough to learn from him," said Yadav.
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The New York Thruway Authority has again postponed a meeting where it was expected to vote on a controversial proposal to increase tolls on commercial trucks by 45%. Originally, the Thruway's board was scheduled to meet last Friday to vote on the hike. That meeting was postponed until Tuesday morning, which was also then postponed. The Thruway's website does not list a time for a new meeting.
In May, the authority proposed what it called a "modest" 45% toll increase for commercial trucks with three or more axles. It held several public hearings during the summer and initially planned to have the higher toll in place this fall. The agency said the increase would bring New York in line with higher tolls already charged by neighboring states.
A report by state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli questioned the need for the toll hike. He blasted the authority for an operating budget that has ballooned by 36% over the past 10 years, and urged the authority to save money by "consolidating functions" and handing off control of the money-losing Erie Canal.
"Imposing a large toll increase could have damaging effects on consumers and businesses at a time when many New Yorkers are struggling to recover from the recession," DiNapoli said in a Transportation Nation report. "The Thruway should do more before relying on yet another toll hike to make ends meet."
The Thruway Authority, however, feels that any vehicle with three axles or more should bear the cost for maintaining the miles and miles of Thruway.
"When a large tractor-trailer does 10,000 times the damage as an individual passenger car, we feel they should be paying the fair amount of toll revenue in order to continue to invest in our system," said Tom Madison, NYS Thruway Authority in a Your News Now report.
According to Kendra Adams, president of the New York State Motor Truck Assn., the proposed toll hike would increase the toll for a three-axle vehicle traveling from Syracuse to Rochester from $16.30 to $23.60. Tolls from Syracuse to Buffalo would climb about $15 to more than $47, Adams said, and the toll from Syracuse to Exit 2 at New York City would rise from $97.35 to more than $140.
The hike increase could push some trucking companies to use other roads, Adams said, such as Route 20, to cross the state. While there are about 280,000 people working in trucking across the state, most companies are small and operate on thin margins, Adams told the Syracuse Post-Standard.
The proposed toll increase also drew fire from state legislators.
"At a time when we all are trying to change New York's reputation as the worst place to do business in the U.S., raising the cost of shipping goods across Upstate sends the wrong message to companies looking to expand or locate here," said State Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Oswegatchie.


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Boys basketball: Troy High locked into No. 2 seed in Class A
The Flying Horses first game will be against the winner of No. 7 Mohonasen and No. 10 South Glens Falls on March 1 at Hudson Valley Community College.
Joe Cremo and Scotia-Glenville earned the section's top seed and Averill Park (No. 3) and Amsterdam (No. 4) rounded out the top four.
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According to sociology's top survey, black and white evangelicals have more in common than politics conveys.
One of Martin Luther King Jr.'s most enduring statements regarding the church was his observation that "the most segregated hour of the week" was 11 a.m. on Sunday.
King's commentary on how the modern church had failed to racially integrate in any meaningful way may be decades old; however, those who study religiosity in the United States continue to see the difficulty in bringing together Protestant traditions that have historically split along racial lines.
Anyone who has participated in both can immediately attest to the differences between a traditional evangelical worship service, such as at a Southern Baptist church, and a service at a historically black church, such as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
But, are those distinctions mostly stylistic? Do African American Protestants adopt a different theological perspective than their white counterparts? The data points to a simple reality: These two groups that seem so disparate on the surface actually have much more in common than either realize.
In 1984, the General Social Survey (GSS)—sociology's gold standard due to its longevity and massive sample size—began asking respondents how they viewed the Bible, with responses ranging from "the Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally" to "the Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men."
The GSS findings reflect essentially two strains of theology in American Christianity. On the one hand, very few mainline Protestants and Catholics hold a literalist view of the Bible. Over the last 30 years, about 1 in 5 of each group would say the Bible is literally true.
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Jordan Graham made his debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Ipswich Town.
Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters have praised Jordan Graham's performance against Ipswich Town yesterday.
Wolves handed a debut to Graham in the contest, and the youngster did not disappoint – putting in a solid performance.
Graham's only other first-team experience came on a loan spell with Oxford United, but showed his class on his maiden appearance for Wolves.
The 20-year-old looked assured in his surroundings as his side picked up a credible 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town.
Wolves went behind twice in the contest, but goals from James Henry and Benik Afobe rescued a point for the Midlands outfit.
The draw keeps Wolves in 14th position in the Championship table, but they have not won any of their last three matches – with optimism low around Molineux.
Graham's performance was one positive to come out of their most recent match though, and Wolves fans were quick to praise the youngster on social media site Twitter. Here is the best reaction.
@JordanG_14 good performance lad keep it going!— David Moss (@DavidMoss1) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 about time you had a chance mate.— richard finch (@finchy_84) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 from that performance I can't see why you wouldn't be in the starting 11 from now on... Great game mate— Mark Evans (@MarkEvans1977) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 If you're not in the starting lineup next week after days performance then there's something extremely wrong! #JG24 #wwfc— Daniel Hounslow (@danhounslow) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 cracking debut Jordan more to come— steve h (@HaskettSteve) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 First start of many. Must have been great hearing the fans sing your name.— Johnny Gallagher (@Johnny_G2012) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 played superbly pal fair play— Carlie Martin (@carliemartin) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 I'm glad you've finally had your chance! Make that spot yours now, so much potential to be a great player for us!— Bidders (@Bidders84) November 21, 2015
@JordanG_14 Saw you today. Really bright & promising breakthrough debut. Don't over-try cos your natural talent will see you thru. Well done— AndyG (@WolfWhoWanders) November 21, 2015


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The Best Pea Coats For Men
The distinctive pea coat is one of five classic styles of coat that will shield any man from the slings and arrows of outrageous fashion trends. But don't just take our word for it. We spoke with Mike Cirker, CEO of US outerwear giant Alpha Industries, about the staying power of the pea coat.
Cirker on why a 16th-century design has endured: "The pea coat is unchanged because they got it right the first time, and there's no reason to improve it."
Cirker on what makes the pea coat so great: "It's about aesthetics, durability and function. It has a clean formal line, with a narrow waist and flip-back, and the wide shoulders make you look large and powerful. Of all the natural fibres, the heavy wool used for pea coats the best in protecting the wearer from the wind and water spray. And it's functional – the oversize lapel protects you from the elements, and being double-breasted adds an extra layer of wool for heat protection."
How Cirker wears his pea coat: "A pea coat can be formal in its practical simplicity. You can wear it on top of a blazer or business suit as an overcoat. I wear mine with a hoodie, sneakers and jeans."
Convinced the pea coat is for you? Then sail down the page to see our latest recommendations and click to buy.
Thought we'd start with a classic navy style, did ya? You didn't count on Reiss going wild with a Herringbone weave fabric, while keeping the distinctive lapels and shape. £325, buy on reiss.com
Pretty Green
If even the thought of the navy makes you seasick, try this army jacket with epaulettes and military-inspired detailing by Liam Gallagher's clothing label. This could almost be an original vintage design if not for the branding. £200, buy on prettygreen.com
Ted Baker
Now we come to the type of pea coat you're probably familiar with, but Ted Baker adds quirky detailing, like the printed leaf lining, and functional extras in the shape of the D-ring collar to help protect from the cold. £329 (£263.20 at time of writing), buy on tedbaker.com
Turned off by designers fiddling with a classic? Then turn to this luxurious version of the iconic style which will look great with denim and your favourite sweater. £280, buy on jigsaw-online.com
This smart, eminently affordable wool-blend version by high-street label Burton has a relaxed fit so it will work well over a suit. Be quick, though – we don't imagine it'll be around for long at this price. £85, buy on burton.co.uk
This traditional style boasts traditional anchor buttons, but a modern slim fit. It's made in England from 100% wool, so we'd bet the farm that this pea coat ages well. £375, buy on gloverall.com
Scotch and Soda
If everything thus far has been a bit stuffy for your tastes, make a statement with a bold pairing of tartan and gold buttons. £264.95, buy on scotch-soda.com
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Add a little sophistication to your wardrobe – and a little cashmere to your coat – with this upmarket Parisian number. £470, buy on matchesfashion.com
Neil Barrett
This jacket is made in Italy by the British designer and includes notch lapels, silk lining and subtle navy-on-navy chevrons on the arms. £1,195, buy on matchesfashion.com
The iconic American company turns in a traditional version of the iconic US Navy pea coat. It doesn't get much more authentic than this. £350, buy on matchesfashion.com
Alpha Industries
As you discovered above, Alpha Industries has a lot of love for the pea coat and its lightweight version is great for the autumn. £169.50, buy on alphaindustries.de
Original Penguin
Think of one word that describes what you want in a pea coat. If that word is "timeless",get your clicking finger ready. The throwback label once worn by Bob Hope and Bing Crosby delivers a straight-from-a-time-capsule design. £190, buy on houseoffraser.com
Gap is always good for wardrobe essentials and this tailored jacket, available in navy and grey, offers an unfussy contemporary fit. £119.95, buy on gap.co.uk


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Relativistic, model-independent, multichannel transition amplitudes in a finite volume
We derive formalism for determining 2 + J → 2 infinite-volume transition amplitudes from finite-volume matrix elements. Specifically, we present a relativistic, model-independent relation between finite-volume matrix elements of external currents and the physically observable infinite-volume matrix elements involving two-particle asymptotic states. The result presented holds for states composed of two scalar bosons. These can be identical or non-identical and, in the latter case, can be either degenerate or non-degenerate. We further accommodate any number of strongly-coupled two-scalar channels. This formalism will, for example, allow future lattice QCD calculations of the $$\rho$$-meson form factor, in which the unstable nature of the $$\rho$$ is rigorously accommodated. In conclusion, we also discuss how this work will impact future extractions of nuclear parity and hadronic long-range matrix elements from lattice QCD.
- Authors:
- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), Newport News, VA (United States)
- Johannes Gutenberg-Univ. Mainz, Mainz (Germany)
- Publication Date:
- Report Number(s):
- JLAB-THY-15-2140; DOE/OR/23177-3556; arXiv:1509.08507
Journal ID: ISSN 2470-0010; PRVDAQ
- Grant/Contract Number:
- Type:
- Accepted Manuscript
- Journal Name:
- Physical Review D
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 94; Journal Issue: 1; Journal ID: ISSN 2470-0010
- Publisher:
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Research Org:
- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Nuclear Physics (NP) (SC-26)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS; finite volume
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1262312
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With the "Paths" project experiment I am further exploring my obsession of rock/ dry landscape gardens and printmaking. My brain has toiled with the strangeness of these crossing into the land of being a commercial product. Something I should stay aware of as I move along I suppose. In person they almost look like book relics. The aim here is to get them to read as something more then a paving stone. Booklike is fine. But they are also, literally, pedestrian. These are intended to be walked on along a path, in a pattern, and explored in a natural garden like environment. A little note on the side: It has also been fun test driving them.
As you will recall from the last post I started working with some recycled slate. Here is the finished set above. This is the backyard of the Blue Box print studio we love so much. They are not yet arranged in a pathlike setting but I wanted to get some sort of an idea how they could function in a garden. The test drive is pretty decent. More arranging and pushing around is definitely in order. But I think I am getting closer to merging that garden/ printmaking merger closer together.
Another detail from the slate set. With the art moving into a more tranquil setting I am also starting to investigate further the idea of bring some solitude into the world as we know it for the general public. I have noticed the I have been too wrapped up in the current politics and drudging through those interesting things life deals out to us. It is very easy to get wrapped up in it. Perhaps if I was still 19 I would still have the urge to stay in that sort of place. BUT.... NNNNNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAHHHHH! There are so many people out there to do that. I am very interested in giving folks a break from that. It is time to start putting these back out into the world. I am learning that it can be difficult to do just that though. Perhaps I just simply need to do it. HHMMMM....
And lastly for this post the above project. No name unfortunately. Just an odd little set of flags with two different images. There are 80 in total. Again exploring the idea of solitude and tranquility. The moment and time of just being. Sitting under a sweetly singing bird or under a random tree and just watching. Perhaps my Zen interest is kicking in a bit here. All the same, these just sort of happened. I am planning to put them together as one long strand and get out onto the beach in the next week. More out in the world for the folks around.
This has been a really long post so I should now shut up and go do something else.


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Cyril "Cy" August Vervaet, 83, of Huntly Ct., South Bend, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, in his home surrounded by his family.
Cyril was born on May 15, 1923, in Mishawaka, at home, as the only son of Hector and Erma (DeBaets) Vervaet. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Jennie Vervaet, Irene Kohler, Gloria Kepler and Dorothy Ciula.
On November 21, 1941, in Osceola, IN he married the former Betty June Spotts. Surviving Cy are his loving wife, Betty; four children, Richard G. (Sharon) Vervaet of Buckeye, AZ, Gary A. Vervaet of Leesburg, IN, Jill E. (Reece) Price of Cassopolis and Geoffrey D. (Georganne) Vervaet of Walkerton, IN; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and beloved dog, Cetty.
Cy spent four years in the United States Army, where he served his country proudly during WW II with the 632nd Quarter Master company 5th Army. He was a boy scout leader of troop 333, a baseball coach for the South Side Little League for 17 years and past president of BK Club in Mishawaka for three years. He was a tool and die maker at Raco before he retired. Cy was a head usher, to a loving church family, at First Brethren Church of South Bend. He loved to work with children and devoted many years to that pleasure through boy scouts and baseball, among other ways over the years. Cy was a truly wonderful man who dearly loved his family, his friends and his church family not to mention all of the children he came to know and help through out the years.


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It's no secret that each neighborhood in Chicago has it's own er, eccentricities, so it was only a matter of time before someone made a blog that pokes fun of the ridiculousness. (Slightly Insulting Chicago Posters)
Fiona McEntee of River North's brand-new blowout salon Blowtique shows us how to achieve that sultry Brigitte Bardot look. We promise, it's easier than it looks! (Glossed & Found)
Word on the street (literally) is that Michigan Avenue is set to be bombarded with Times Square-esque flashing signs. What do you think about the already hectic thoroughfare becoming even more visually cluttered? (Chicago Magazine)
Calling all ladies who love meat! Hit up the first-ever Grills Gone Wild event to get your fill of all your BBQ faves — no vegetarians allowed. (Cheeky Chicago)
In anticipation of their Taste of Chicago show tonight, check out the new video for Flashing Lights from Kids These Days. (Chicago Verse United)
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Sunday morning marked the beginning of a dark day in Jersey City, as police officer Melvin Santiago, 23, was shot and killed by Lawrence Campbell outside a Walgreens, authorities said.
In the most recent development, police officers have arrested Daniel Wilson, who along with Campbell was a person of interest in another homicide.
Here's our comprehensive coverage:
DANIEL WILSON ARRESTED: Mayor Steven Fulop announced Sunday that Wilson, 23, is a person of interest in another homicide, along with Campbell. Wilson has since been arrested on weapons and drug charges. While police have not yet released information about which murder the pair may be connected to, no arrests have been made in six of this year's 15 murders remain unsolved.
COMMUNITY REACTS: Locals have been mourning Santiago since news broke of his death. The Jersey Journal gathered comments from Santiago's stepfather, our readers and other locals:
CONCERNS ABOUT CRIME: Minutes before Campbell shot Santiago, he reportedly told someone to watch the news because he'd be famous. With Santiago now the city's 15th murder victim this year, locals are talking about crime in Jersey City:
Check back at NJ.com/hudson and like our Facebook page to keep track of developments in this story. You can also follow us on Twitter @JerseyJournal.
- Jersey City cop, 23, killed responding to armed robbery call at Walgreens by punk who bragged he'd be 'famous'


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Kitchenaid are one of those brands that just offer quality products that can be used year after year.
We very rarely come across a Kitchenaid product that receives bad reviews. It happens – but it is very rare.
This is another of the Kitchenaid products that has received rave reviews. The Kitchenaid Gadget Set has everything you'll need to cover all those necessary kitchen tasks.
What's Included
- grater
- ice cream scoop
- can opener
- whisk
- silicone spatula
- peeler
What We Like
- This is a good looking set of utensils that will really look the part hanging from a utensil rack.
- This set is dishwasher safe.
- The spatula is heat resistant to 500F.
- Lifetime warranty.
- These are sturdy durable utensils that will go the distance.
What We Don't Like
- We couldn't really find anything we didn't like about this set. As we said reviews on the net were exceptional for this product so it is one we recommend.
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TM3669 : The ruined Cistercian abbey in Sibton
taken 7 years ago, near to Sibton, Suffolk, Great Britain
This is 1 of 12 images, with title The ruined Cistercian abbey in Sibton in this square
Cistercian abbey in Sibton
Sibton Abbey, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, was founded in 1150 by William de Chesney, who died in 1174 and was sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk. It was one of three daughter-houses of Warden and was the only Cistercian abbey to be established in East Anglia. The abbey was colonised by the usual thirteen monks and numbers increased during the 13th century, at which time there was also a large number of lay-brothers. The abbey owned considerable areas of land scattered throughout south-east England and by the end of the 13th century Sibton held estates in Norfolk, on the borders of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, and in up to ten parishes in the city of Norwich. From the first half of the thirteenth century the abbey was also responsible for a hospital at the precinct gate which cared for the poor and the sick.
At the time of the Dissolution the net annual income of the house was valued at £250 and thus the abbey should not have fallen for another two years. However, it seems that the recently appointed abbot, William Flatbury, had been elevated to this position through the influence of the duke of Norfolk and with the involvement of Cromwell, for the purpose of bringing about a speedy surrender.
The house was afterwards sold to Thomas Howard, duke of Norfolk (d. 1554), which seems to reinforce his involvement. The site is located on the edge of a wooded area in the village of Sibton. The remains include parts of the refectory.
The land is privately owned and was accessed by kind permission of the owner. Please note that the abbey is not accessible to the public.
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If you ask any crafts lover today what's one of their favorite media they may have a surprisingly similar answer. It's not some fancy faux finish, crocheting needles, and thread, or clay.
Here's a hint. It may remind you of your school years. It is one of the most versatile paints ever developed. It is chalkboard paint. Through the magnificent properties of this paint, we are now able to paint messages, designs, and give a fine new finish to everything from burlap to even the refrigerator. At first, the big challenge is to remember that it is able to paint on nearly any surface.
Writing On The Wall
While you may have been taught to never write on the walls, we are in a brand new world where writing on the walls with chalkboard paint is a welcoming form of self-expression for kids. It's their room, after all, and many parents are using that as a way to let loose their kids' artistic talents.
Many are also still looking at the benefits of chalkboard paint in other places, such as the kitchen. It's much easier than trying to keep a cork board in place on the wall. Instead, paint the chalk paint directly onto the wall, a door, or even the refrigerator. Of course, some people find it more practical to simply get a chalkboard, and that's cool too. In any case, this is a great way to keep notes without having slips of paper falling all over the floor.
Using Chalkboard Paint On Glass
Now, the paint is excellent, and there is no doubt about that. Though, there are definitely some nuances, qualities, and characteristics that you need to familiarize yourself with in order to get it to work the way you intend. Take the surface type or material to be painted on into account.
Here we are focusing on how to paint on glass. The main reason is, why not? Artists who learn how to paint on multiple surface types are able to make full use of their imagination as they understand both the features and the limits of the material they are attempting to decorate.
Choose Glass-Specific Chalkboard Paint
Basically, they all differ in their features. That is probably the number one misconception among all new chalkboard artists. Rightfully, they would assume that one paint brand and formula is exactly the same as another.
As it turns out, not every type of paint is suited to work on glass, for instance. In particular, this is where you have to play super sleuth and read the labels on the paint. It should specify that the particular paint formula is suited to use on glass.
From there, decide on the color that you like. The best option for glass will be the spray paint. It spreads evenly, which is a key to getting the right finish for a chalkboard. After all, you will be writing on it, so it needs to be smooth enough.
Preparing The Glass
Before spraying the paint onto the surface, clean the glass with alcohol. It eradicates dust. To dry the surface, use the paper bag or piece of paper, not a cloth. Next, rub the glass evenly with steel wool or sandpaper to create a smooth surface. Then, clean the surface again with rubbing alcohol. Adhere paint tape to mark the border where you do not want the paint to go.
Several Coats Will Do The Job
To create an ample chalkboard it takes several layers of the special paint. Start the process by applying a thin coat of the paint. Then, allow it to fully dry. At that point, go ahead and apply the second coat. The second coat will also be a thin layer. You may apply 3 or even 4 coats of thinly applied paint to the board.
Let It Dry Before Touching It
It can be very difficult to hold back and not touch the surface. It is just human nature. The key here is to have patience and definitely, wait until the surface has completely dried. Allow 36 hours for the surface to dry. Yes, it takes that long, and it will be well worth it.
The Fun Part: Write!
Hopefully, you have stocked up on authentic chalk because now comes the big test. Finally, after so much effort and patience, it is time to start writing on your chalkboard. See how it looks, and how the surface responds when you wipe off the chalk writing. You can simply use a cloth or a duster to wipe the chalk off. The fun begins now that you have tested the chalkboard. Enjoy!


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Bureau Veritas Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Testing & Research Institute
Jan 22, 2014, 02:00 EST
HONG KONG, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
~ Facilitating Fast Market Access to Korea for the Electrical and Electronics Supply Chain in Greater China ~
Bureau Veritas is pleased to announce its Electrical and Electronics Product Line (Bureau Veritas E&E) and Korea Testing & Research Institute
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130627/622724 )
(KTR) have formed a strategic collaboration to offer a Market Access Solution for the Korea market supporting the electrical and electronics supply chain in China and Taiwan. Witnessed by the senior management of Bureau Veritas and KTR, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony took place in Shenzhen, China in December, 2013.
KTR is a specially legalized institute under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). It serves as an independent institute dedicated to offer high quality competitive tests, certification and technological consulting services for a wide range of products.
Through this collaboration, Bureau Veritas will perform electrical and electronics testing in accredited testing laboratories in Greater China for KC Certification approvals based upon IECEE CB testing requirements. Manufacturers and trading companies in China and Taiwan will be able to obtain Korean market access for criteria such as MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) and E-Standby more efficiently and conveniently leveraging Bureau Veritas' local accredited laboratories in China and Taiwan.
Tarik Mahammed, Vice President of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Electrical and Electronic Business Line, Asia region, said in the ceremony: "We are delighted to announce this strategic collaboration with KTR, our valued Korean partner. This partnership enables us to provide a faster yet cost-effective Korea market access solution for our clients located in China and Taiwan. Our specialized electrical and electronics testing and certification services aid companies in achieving fast compliance with Korean statutory standards and requirements for product safety. With our Market Access solution, clients in Greater China will be able to quickly expand their export business into the Korean market utilizing a local approval service. They can also enjoy greater cost saving associated with faster delivery of samples and turnaround time as well as the option of obtaining multiple certifications for many markets, all delivered under the one roof."
About Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in conformity assessment and certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has more than 60,000 employees, 1330 offices laboratories located in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas helps its clients to improve their performances by offering innovative services and solutions in order to ensure that their products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health, safety, environment protection and social responsibility.
Group Website: http://www.bureauveritas.com
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services' Electrical & Electronic Business Line provides comprehensive certification & testing solutions for electrical and electronic products. A core focus is a "one-stop" approach helping clients shorten the time to market for their products. Bureau Veritas has a comprehensive testing, inspection and certification service portfolio covering electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), safety, radio frequency, telecom, GCF/PTCRB, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, OTA, battery, grid connection, environmental simulation and eco-design. Bureau Veritas' business covers multiple industries: IT equipment, Audio/Video products, mobile devices, communication products, wireless products, household products, battery products, power supply products, lighting products, industrial, scientific and medical devices and photovoltaic inverters.
Website: http://ee.bureauveritas.com.tw
Consumer Products Services Website: http://www.bureauveritas.com/cps
About Korea Testing & Research Institute
Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) is a specially legalized institute under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) established by the Framework Act on National Standards. Founded in 1969, headquarter in Seoul with 6 laboratories (Gimpo, Yongin, Incheon, Ulsan, Busan and Hwasun), 12 offices and 3 overseas branches.
Web: http://www.ktr.or.kr
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- My assemblage kinetic sculptures and jewelry
- blend art, nature, spirit and story.
I'm drawn to materials that come from the earth and to forms transformed through encounters with the elements. I'm attracted to circles. They invite me in, are windows to the beyond; simultaneously open and whole.
Connecting one object to the next, both physically and visually, energy and awareness journey between root and crown. The space between reminds us to breathe. Twirling and dancing with the air around us, energy shifts, spirit awakens, transformation occurs.
Presented in new contexts, each object's intrinsic beauty is revealed. Discarded and precious materials – vintage tools, machine parts, branches, seeds, mineral stones and beads from around the world – are combined to create one-of-a-kind artworks. No two Elayna Toby pieces are ever the same.
I use only "cold connections" in creating my assemblage sculptures and jewelry. No welding or soldering for me. Instead, I use wrapping and knotting techniques, along with swivels and metal links, to connect one object to another.


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It was only a few years ago that wooden computers, disposable laptops, and solar-powered phones were virtually unknown concepts. Fast forward to today, and the number of eco-friendly tech devices is astounding. Our demand for eco-conscious products has initiated the development of everything from methanol-powered laptops to compostable computers. Click through this cluster of eco-friendly tech devices and see if your own gadgets could use a green upgrade.
Implications - As today's culture continues to stay committed to preserving the planet, it is imperative that businesses and companies supply consumers with a wide selection of complementary products and services. Businesses that provide consumers with a plethora of eco-friendly products will not only meet consumer demands, they will also present themselves as an organization committed to important causes.
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6 Scientifically Proven Ways To Get Over Your Ex
The Good, Bad, And Ugly
One major reason we get stuck idolizing our ex and the relationship that was is we only fill our heads with those emotionally fulfilling times. Whether you ended the relationship or your ex did, no relationship is perfect. It's only natural that during the course of a relationship, the other person will disrespect you. There will also be times where you considered getting out of the relationship at an earlier point. To get a more accurate view of that relationship. Write in a journal or blog about the things you loved about the relationship, the things that bothered you about your ex, and your part in the down fall of the relationship. Not only does this process help you get over your ex, it also helps shine a light on yourself. When you point out the mistakes that you made, you can let it process in your head so you don't make the same mistake again. It's incredibly important to be humble during this process.


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Hooked on Fishing in Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories
Hooked on Fishing in Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories
I have to admit, I am no fisherman, fisherwoman or fisher-anything. (Just a fish eater. ) In the past, I think I've held a fishing rod, maybe 3 times, catching tiny sunfish in one of the many lakes in Northern Ontario. So when I got the chance to cast a rod into Great Slave Lake, (high on the bucket list of many a seasoned angler) I was a tad concerned if I'd be up to the task. Greg Robertson, of Bluefish Services ( www.bluefishservices.ca) hosted Food Specialist, Rheanna Kish, and I for a fish fry, one of the services he offers. A retired accountant,Greg, has the calm happy vibe of someone living his dream. Greg boated us out to a secluded island, about 20 minutes from Yellowknife, in the Great Slave Lake. [caption id="attachment_2621" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Island fishing in Great Slave Lake Photo Adell Shneer"] [/caption] And then the fun began. After unloading all the equipment to turn our rock into a banquet hall, and under the guidance of Greg, I cast my rod. [caption id="attachment_2622" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Fishing in the Great Slave Lake-for real! Photo Rheanna Kish"] [/caption] Can you see I am a novice? Can you see the fish aren't at all afraid of me, because they know to swim away. After lots of practice casts, (and luckily without hooking anyone in the ear, or nose) I started to get the hang of it. Seasoned fisherman, know the thrill of the tug on the rod. They understand how to play with the fish, hook it, reel it in, I on the other was a dead beginner! Whether it was beginner's luck or a biting day in Great Slave, I got a tug and that immediate rush of adrenaline, I suppose all fishermen know all too well! I might have hooked a fish, (YES a BIG ONE!), but in fact after that one tug, I was hooked! [caption id="attachment_2623" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="My great big fish Photo Rheanna Kish "] [/caption] My enormous (can't you see how humungous he is) Northern Pike was a fighter. Soon he was released back into the water, realizing of course, that even novice's hooks are dangerous, but leaving me with the thrill of a lifetime. Rheanna was successful too, but much more relaxed about the whole deal! [caption id="attachment_2625" align="alignnone" width="266" caption="Rheanna's (less) Big Fish Photo Adell Shneer"] [/caption] In all, 4 of us caught about 9 fish. We kept 3 for dinner . Greg, our guide filleted, [caption id="attachment_2626" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Greg cleaning our fish Photo Rheanna Kish "] [/caption] Dredged... [caption id="attachment_2633" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Northern Pike and Whitefish ready for frying. Photo by Rheanna Kish "] [/caption] Fried... [caption id="attachment_2635" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Greg setting up the kitchen Photo Rheanna Kish"][caption id="attachment_2629" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Photo Rheanna Kish"] [/caption] and served up, [caption id="attachment_2654" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Fish is up! Photo Rheanna Kish "] [/caption] a fish fry I will remember for a lifetime! Now I can add Fishing in The Great Slave Lake to my bucket list, and check it off! Have you ever fished in the NWT? What did you catch? Is it on your bucket list? Post a pic I'd love to see it! You can enjoy a delicious fish fry at home. Try these superb Canadian Living recipes: Cornmeal Fried Trout from "A Taste of Ontario" October 2011 issue, on stands now! [caption id="attachment_2669" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="Cornmeal Fried Trout Canadian Living October 2011 "] [/caption] http://www.canadianliving.com/food/cornmeal_fried_trout.php http://www.canadianliving.com/food/quick_and_easy/catfish_fingers_with_cajun_mayonnaise.php http://www.canadianliving.com/food/pan_fried_fish_with_tartar_sauce.php
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Correction In Risk Assets: Is There Still More to Go?
Downside targets have yet to be hit in the euro and the Aussie dollar, and the bond markets aren't telling us anything bullish to counteract the negativity in currencies.
Critical support levels will be approached soon on the major US indices and many will be watching to see if those levels hold up. I, on the other hand, will not only be watching 1,417.42 on the S&P (INDEXSP:.INX) and 3,034.07 on the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC), but I will be monitoring the key support levels in the currency and bond charts.
Today, I am just covering currencies as there has not been much movement / change in the bond charts since my article last week. Let's go to the charts to see if we can identify the key levels in the currency markets.
The euro / US dollar cross may be on the verge of more of a short-term breakdown.
Over the last month or so, I have put forth the idea that the euro / US dollar cross (EURUSD) would come off of its September high and trade all the way down to 1.23843 (a wave "b" move in my opinion). Then, the EURUSD should, in theory, experience a wave "c" thrust to the upside that will eclipse the September highs and reach all the way up to around 1.34520. All the while, the other risk markets like the equity markets should move in tandem directionally with the EURUSD.
So, if I'm correct on my call for the EURUSD, we should see weakness in equities for a while longer – perhaps well below the S&P and Nasdaq's support levels mentioned above.
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The Aussie dollar crosses still have more downside to work through.
Recently, I have been highlighting the deteriorating technical condition of the Aussie dollar currency crosses and pointing out that it may be a leading indicator for other risk assets. Now, we're seeing the downside action in stocks that one would expect given the weakness in the Aussie crosses.
Now that we're seeing the decline in risk assets, I want to see if the Aussie crosses are telling us there is much more weakness to come or if support will come into play soon.
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